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1011312	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/18/25, 2:53 AM	1712526152	1747554821		455		942632244191830	1	2.7595181208784E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	136560499545717		0	ForFun-105			120207182197100019		a.read4funs.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.read4funs.com/ad/ZmFuY3lOb3ZlbC8xNDMwMjkvMjAyNDA0MDcxMDM1MzgvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712457698	1.3656049954572E+14	ForFun-105	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436404766_1467981167258859_3543833233004678043_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=tKMeH2lGlrsAb5dVp2l&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDSFN85etHaP3N0H_s8O0_hNY3jz9uFCAH63y-UfSQmCw&oe=6618FC81	person_profile	0	ForFun-105	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436342737_1392840951436934_8236824682295051650_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HYQqb1OISQgAb5tNkhE&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfATMt8bBnEP-lFez7AY34ZizAz5Qo8QfFpfcCB4DbQz5g&oe=6618DBCE			0	3	&quot;Are you mad? How could you possibly believe that I would accept you as my mate?&quot; &quot; I Hunter Black future Alpha of the Black Water Pack reject you Alexandra Carter as my mate and Luna of my pack&quot;<br /> I just stood there frozen, trying to comprehend the words that flew out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;I Alexandra Carter accept your rejection&quot;I said while holding back the severe pain and tears.<br /> ————————<br /> Alexandra&#039;s Pov<br /> Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alexandra. She was the daughter of the Beta of the Black Water Pack and she was cherished by her family. Growing up she never wished for anything, she had everything she ever wanted, a loving mother and father and a brother who protected her. One could say that she had everything, except she always felt like she didn&#039;t belong here.<br /> I remember when I was a little girl, Hunter, Jack and I used to play together in the back yard. We were the tree musketeers as our Luna used to call us. Hunter, the son of our Alpha was the same age as my brother two years older than me. That of course didn&#039;t stop me from following them around like a lost puppy all the time. We always got ourselves in trouble and drove the Luna crazy.<br /> As the years passed and we started slowly to drift away. Hunter started to complain that the annoying little sister couldn&#039;t hang with them anymore. Jack tried to change his mind and sometimes I got to be part of their group. Things got worse when I was thirteen. We were in the middle of practice and we were learning how to fight in our human forms when I got paired with Hunter.<br /> I was so excited that I could finally show him and everyone else what I could do so they would let me part of their group again and I went a little overboard. When he lost the fight he looked at me with hate in his eyes. Of course it didn&#039;t help that everyone started making fun of him that he an Alpha lost to a little girl.<br /> I think that was the moment that I started to feel like I didn&#039;t belong. And then my torment started. He would often make fun of me at school about the way I looked, how I dressed, how I talked. I used to run to my brother and cry for hours in his arms until I couldn&#039;t anymore. He was the best brother in the world, he always stood by my side, always protected me.<br /> As I look myself in the mirror, I hate myself. My blue eyes are void of life as my life ended two years ago when I lost him. We were in a car accident returning home form a party after Jack&#039;s graduation. We never got the chance to celebrate his eighteenth birthday. He never got the chance to shift into his wolf and meet his mate. He never got the chance to live.<br /> After I lost my brother my relationship with Hunter only got worse. He would often beat me during practice as I refused to fight him after the last time I fought him. Bulling me became his favorite hobby and sometimes his words cut so deep that I never wished to see him again. But I still hoped that sometime he would understand that the accident was not my fault. I know he loved my brother as if he were his own.<br /> My parents took the loss of my brother very hard. My father stepped down as Beta of the pack in order to help my mother cope with Jack&#039;s loss. They never said a bad word to me or blamed me for his death. Even though until this day they are still healing they are always there for me. They know about Hunter&#039;s bulling and they tried many times to speak to him but he refuses to listen.<br /> Today is a big day for me as I wait outside the packhouse for the mail to arrive. Today I will find out if got into my dream college. I know that it is hard for a werewolf to attend college, because it has to be near a forest so I will be able to shift but this was our dream. Mine and Jack&#039;s to be doctors. We wanted to help the pack anyway we could.<br /> When I finally got my mail I run inside the packhouse and suddenly I&#039;m being shoved to the ground. I look at my attacker and I&#039;m not surprised to see Hunter standing above me with the flavor of the month Chelsey. Chelsey is not his mate but after a little while she started treating the pack members as if she was the future Luna of the pack.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong, it is quite common for a male werewolf to have relationships before he finds his mate. Finding your true mate is something truly magical or so they say. But in order to find your mate you have to be eighteen and shift into your wolf so you can follow their scent and identify them. My parents said that the day they found they were mates was one of their best days in their lives.<br /> Usually when mates are in the same pack they form a connection from a young age. They start as friends and stay close to each other until they find out. When you are near your mate before you are of age you feel the urge to make them happy and be close to them. But there are also cases that mates reject each other because they find them unworthy.<br /> It is sad that nowadays more and more werewolves reject their mates for silly reasons. I hope that will not be my case because a rejection is a very painful process. Your heart brakes and you feel like a piece of you is missing for the rest of your life.<br /> But back to reality. I stare at Hunter as he looks at me with disgust in his eyes. &quot;Watch where are you going rouge&quot; he spat at me. &quot;What are you talking about?&quot; I asked feeling my anger rise. &quot;Don&#039;t tell me that you still don&#039;t know how your parents found you at the forest after your real parents abandoned you like the trash you are&quot; he told me with a smug face. &quot;You don&#039;t belong here you mutt!&quot;<br /> &quot;What is going on over here Hunter?&quot; Alpha Smith shouted from the front door. I was frozen to the ground tears running from my eyes. I could not believe him. How could he say that? I know I don&#039;t look anything like my parents with my black hair and blue eyes but I never doubted that they are my birth parents.<br /> I slowly stood and without a word left the room. I went running to Jack&#039;s room for some comfort. We haven&#039;t changed a thing inside his room. As I laid in his bed I tried really hard to remember his smell. I tried to calm myself after Hunter&#039;s words. This was by far the cruelest thing he&#039;s ever told me. How could he stoop so low?<br /> I don&#039;t know how much time passed when I heard a knock on the door. Alpha Smith opened the door and peaked inside when he saw me on the bed. He slowly came in and sat beside me. &quot;How are you feeling Alexandra?&quot; he asked. &quot;Is it true?&quot; I was still hoping that this was one Hunter&#039;s bulling tactics and not the truth. The Alpha slowly stood and looked me in the eye.<br /> &quot;Tomorrow is your eighteenth birthday princess. After you finish with your classes I expect to see you in my office so we can talk about it. Until then try to relax and don&#039;t mention anything to your parents. I will tell you everything you need to know but I need sometime to put my thoughts in order. Don&#039;t forget first school and then come straight to my office I will wait for you.&quot;<br /> He left the room and left me a worse mess than when he found me. It must be true if he said that he wanted to talk to me in his office. So what does that mean? Who are my parents? Why they left me? Was I such a burden for them that they left me? That would definitely explain many things but why? With these thoughts a restless sleep came where flashes of a baby abandoned haunted me.<br /> ---<br /> The next morning came and I was still fighting with myself. I had to face my parents today and act like nothing id wrong. How can I manage that? How can someone manage their life when everything they ever known was a lie? I guess we will see how. I slowly left Jack&#039;s rooms and like a thief entered mine.<br /> I did not expect my mother and father waiting for me with a birthday cake this early in the morning. The moment they saw me they started singing Happy Birthday to me. Tears filled my eyes once again and I run into my mother&#039;s open arms. My father oblivious to my actions just laughed. &quot;Happy birthday princess! Eighteen at last! I can&#039;t wait to see you shift for the first time!&quot; He gave me a bear hug and I cried like a little baby. &quot;Come on take a shower and come downstairs for your special breakfast&quot; said my mother smiling.<br /> After my shower I started to feel a little bit like myself again. When I entered the kitchen, a sweet smell entered my nostrils. I looked around and the only people I saw were my parents and Hunter. I didn&#039;t pay much attention though because the moment I saw his smug face my anger flared. He came close to me &quot;happy birthday Alexandra&quot; he told me and then he whispered for only me to hear &quot;it should had been you mutt&quot;.<br /> Tears flooded my eyes instantly and I pulled myself away from him. I felt my heart break once again with his words and walked towards my parents. I tried to put me together and sat on the island. My mother served strawberry pancakes and started to talk about my graduation in a week. After Hunter left the kitchen, I showed them the envelop I received yesterday.<br /> It had totally slipped my mind after last day&#039;s events but I thought it was time for me to face the music. I gave my mother my envelop and silently pleaded her to open the envelop. She took it from my hands and before she opened it I told her &quot;please mum tell me only if it good news. Also I would like to stay between us please.&quot; With that said I waited to see her reaction.<br /> &quot;Baby girl, my princess I&#039;m so happy for you!&quot; she yelled. &quot;My baby girl is going to be a doctor. The only thing that saddens me is that you&#039;ll be far away. Do you have to go to the other side of the country?&quot; she said with mixed feelings. &quot;we&#039;ve talked about this love&quot; my father said with tears in his eyes. &quot;it is time for our girl to spread her wings and fly away from the nest.&quot;<br /> &quot;What if she finds her mate here?&quot; my mother asked full of hope. &quot;Then we will see what happens, won&#039;t we?&quot; my father said. When I looked at the clock I gasped, I was late for school. As I run upstairs to get my backpack, I smelled the sweet smell again. My feet followed the smell and suddenly I stopped infront of Hunter&#039;s room.<br /> The door opened with force and he pulled me inside his room. The moment our hands touched sparks ignited all over my body. I stood in the middle of his room as he closed the door looking at him. I can&#039;t believe it, for a second I doubt my senses. But then I&#039;m forced back to reality.<br /> &quot;Are you my mate?&quot; I whisper not quite sure. But how could I smell him? I have to shift first, only an Alpha from a strong bloodline can find his mate before he shifts and I&#039;m only a beta&#039;s daughter. &quot;I can&#039;t believe it! Hunter&quot; my words are stopped when he grabbed my arm and shook me. &quot;&quot;Are you mad? How could you possibly believe that I would accept you as my mate? You are not suited to be my Luna, you may be strong but other than that you lack in everything. This must be a joke&quot; I heard him shout at me.<br /> I just stood there frozen, trying to comprehend the words that flew out of his mouth. Why Goddess, why? First I find out that he is my mate, a dream come true but at the same time also a nightmare and then he has the nerve to talk to me like that? Before I could form another sentence I hear him say &quot; I Hunter Black future Alpha of the Black Water Pack reject you Alexandra Carter as my mate and Luna of my pack&quot;<br /> Sharp pain courses through me and for a few moments I&#039;m not able to think or speak. I just look at him with pain all over me. He looks pale as he grabs a chair to steady himself. When I feel comfortable to talk again I say the words that every mate dreads to hear &quot;I Alexandra Carter accept your rejection&quot;. I turn toward the door and as I leave his room I glance at him for the last time.<br /> The moment I closed the door of his room I fell to the ground. The pain was just too much. I felt like a part of me was ripped forcefully away. How could this happen? I knew he was mad at me because he blames me for the accident, but he rejected me. What am I going to do now? How can I face him for the rest of my life when I accept my position as his beta for this pack?<br /> I&#039;m not going to lie my first thought was to run away, away from him and the life he so easily rejected. But on second thought I was better than that. No I will not be a pathetic rejected mate for him to make fun of. I was not the first wolf to be rejected, not the last either. I have to be strong,I am strong. I will survive this I know I will.<br /> But something was bugging me. Hunter was two years older than me. He should be able to smell me sooner. He was the future alpha after all. Could he possibly know that I was his mate all this time? That is when I noticed the whining in the back of my head. Then a whisper, barely a voice confirmed my theory He knew. He knew but he doesn&#039;t want us. I reached my room and sat on the bed. &quot;are you my wolf?&quot; I asked but before she could give me an answer I replied for her, &quot;of course you are. Even though I wish I could meet you under different circumstances I&#039;m glad that you are with me now, What is your name?&quot;<br /> I&#039;m Alexia and I was always with you. We are strong Alexandra, we will survive this. He will change his mind you&#039;ll see.		ForFun-105		31	https://facebook.com/61552095643555	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011432	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/29/25, 6:23 PM	1712526153	1745969007		455		1594741434692152	1	1.3668056505501E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	149657464895196		0	ForFun-104			120208742278170350		a.read4funs.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.read4funs.com/ad/ZmFuY3lOb3ZlbC8xNDI5OTAvMjAyNDA0MDcxMDM0NDQvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712457553	1.496574648952E+14	ForFun-104	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436224973_402689862491417_4822588546485834545_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=JPj0JV_SfJ8Ab5LiXac&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCMf20zas6ZnEoDhbHJtkLCzljfYTWzvNh-qjbn6UzJig&oe=6618E5B1	person_profile	0	ForFun-104	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436356431_2106439823083123_2761775802311592002_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9CbVeelvQQoAb5_PlJZ&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfB0obWbkg8TI3s7fa3-Kkj-tLEeYd4FZnYY3bPvWiRdrw&oe=6618F236			0	3	“Let&#039;s get divorced, Tim. You&#039;re sleeping with my bestie Jade?! The both of you make me sick!” Lily shouts. She could no longer keep her cool.<br /> &quot;Listen to me, Lily.&quot; Tim begs.<br /> Lily ignores him.<br /> After leaving the villa, Lily goes to a bar.<br /> &quot;Well, I only want the most expensive and most handsome man to accompany me.&quot; Lily said to the manager.<br /> ******** <br /> It is 9 p.m. on rainy day. On such a cool autumn night, Lily stands in front of the villa without an umbrella, the clothes on shoulder getting soaked by the rain. She doesn’t pay it any mind though and keeps the present under her arm carefully wrapped with her coat.<br /> Today is Lily and Tim’s first anniversary. Lily is supposed to be at her mother&#039;s house, but she secretly bought a gift to surprise Tim.<br /> As she walks to the door, her clothes get completely soaked. She takes the key from her pocket out and opens the door carefully. Without turning on the light, she stands at the porch and changes her shoes. As she takes off her shoes, she sees a pair of red high-heeled shoes on the floor.<br /> Lily is shocked, because she knows that those are clearly not her shoes; she can tell be the size.<br /> The heart feels like it is being grabbed by a pair of invisible hands. Lily puts the gift in her arms on the ground and walks slowly towards the bedroom on the second floor.<br /> The closer she gets, the clearer the conversation becomes—<br /> “Oh, Tim...”<br /> A familiar female voice penetrates her eardrum; she is enjoying herself quite a bit.<br /> “I know that is how like it,” the man replies. That is without question Tim’s voice.<br /> In the corridor outside the door, Lily feels like she is walking on the edge of a knife with every step. Even if she can&#039;t see what&#039;s going on inside, the intensity of the voices paint a vivid picture in her mind of what is happening.<br /> “Who do you like better, Lily or me,” the woman suddenly asks. This makes Lily&#039;s heart drop into her stomach.<br /> “Are you getting jealous? I am only focused on you baby. How can I even think of her when I have you?” Lily’s heart breaks into a million pieces.<br /> Lily thinks to herself, nobody believed that her husband had never touched from when they started dating into now. Tim had said that he couldn’t do it. But now, here he is making love with her best friend.<br /> Lily feels that she is a heroine in a Tennessee Williams’ play. Now that she is facing her greatest fear, she can’t bear to open the door until they finish. Lilly enters the room and see the two of them lying in the bed.<br /> What makes it all the worse is that the person Tim is with is her best friend Jade.<br /> Jade has been her best friend since high school. Lily thought to herself, how could Jade do this to me?<br /> Lily suddenly recalls that every time she goes back to her mother&#039;s house, Jade always asks about how long she will be gone, but never accompanies her. The reason is much clearer to Lily now. She feels humiliated.<br /> Obviously, the two in bed don&#039;t expect Lily, who should be at her mother&#039;s house, to be here. For a moment, Tim tries to keep calm shouts at Jade, “Get out.”<br /> Lily has never been a short-tempered person. But, this time, she can&#039;t hide the anger in her chest. She glances at the hot kettle on the table, picks it up and throws it at the strange man and woman on the bed. “The both of you make me sick!” Lily shouts.<br /> Jade brazenly responds, “Lily, you should think about it from Tim’s point of view. The two of you haven’t been intimate in over a year.” Lily realizes that Jade doesn’t feel any guilt at all.<br /> “Oh, god,” Lily sneers, “I guess I should thank you Jade for taking care of my husband then.” Lily, getting angrier and angrier, continues, “I always treated you as more than a friend and this is how you treat me in return! You couldn’t get own husband, so I guess you had to take mine!”<br /> Lily has never been so pointblank with anyone before. Tim looks at her and says, “You need to get out of here.”<br /> “Don&#039;t worry, I won’t stay here anymore than I have to,” Lily responds. Lily can’t even bear to look at them and says, “Tim, you can explain this to my parents and your parents. I am tired of always having to explain your actions.”<br /> They have been married for over a year. On their wedding night, Tim had told her that he couldn’t have a intercourse. She had thought maybe he was scared and that once they got more comfortable with each other he wouldn’t have any issues. Her mother-in-law had been asking her why they didn&#039;t have children. Lily hadn’t said anything. Her mother-in-law asked if she had any physical problems. Lily had lied to cover for Tim, but this just caused friction between her and her mother-in-law. Lily now feels that she was so stupid for doing that now.<br /> But, even as Lily threatens him, Tim doesn&#039;t show any emotion, not even a frown. In all their years together, Lily had been the one that pursued the relationship. Lily had always been very forgiving of him and she would always come back to him no matter what he did.<br /> However, enough was enough. Lily could no longer keep her cool and said,<br /> “Let&#039;s get divorced.”<br /> After leaving the villa, Lily goes out to find a taxi. She wanders around the street aimlessly until a taxi finally stops for her. She sadly realizes that she has no place to go except her home.<br /> “Miss, where do you want to go?” The driver looks at the woman in the mirror curiously.<br /> “Just drive,” Lily says to the driver.<br /> The car passes a senior business club. Lily looks at the luxury cars at the door. She, without thinking, tells the driver to stop.<br /> After paying, she goes directly into the club. She quickly finds the bar in the hall. After a cursory glance at the expensive prices on the list and she orders several bottles.<br /> The hard liquid goes down her throat and into her belly, and her eyes quickly tear up. After a few more sips, she quickly reflects on the past year, the memories making her feel what a joke it all was.<br /> Her best friend is fooling around with her husband. Lily sadly smiles, her heart is broken.<br /> She downs her glass. Then another. Then another. Soon, she doesn&#039;t know how much she has had. But, she does know that she has to pee and walks into the bathroom. After taking care of her business, she goes out and sees a row of tall men in black suits. The men look powerful and important. Now that she has some liquid courage, she casually walks up to one of the men, hooks arms with him and starts chatting with him.<br /> The manager of the restaurant comes up, pulls her away and gives her a look. Seeing that Lily is not bad looking and wearing famous brands, the manager relaxes his face.<br /> “Excuse me, miss, these are doormen. If you want to meet some big players, I can help you out.”<br /> Lily is drunk and sees a chance to get some revenge on Tim. She has already lost everything to this marriage. Why should she always have to be the bigger person if Tim and Jade were just going to betray her?<br /> “Well, I only want the most expensive and most handsome man to accompany me?<br /> As soon as the manager hears that the most expensive, his eyes shine shrewdly. Then he takes her directly to the VIP area. “Just a moment, I&#039;ll call someone right away to come here,” the manager tells Lily.<br /> The manager goes into the room first and leaves Lily alone on sofa. She is very drunk and dizzy. In a drunken haze, Lily see the door of the opposite room open and a tall man comes out from it. He looks handsome and strong with long legs, a narrow waist and wide shoulders. Even the face seems like it is craved out of stone. Everything about this man is immaculate. Especially those dark and deep eyes, which hypnotize Lily.<br /> Lily smiles, gets up and walks unsteadily. She grabs the man&#039;s arm and says, “Nice, I&#039;m very satisfied.”<br /> The man looks at Lily, raising his eyebrows.<br /> “Let’s go,” he calmly says.<br /> “This is your attitude. Didn&#039;t your manager tell you that I&#039;m going to pay you for one night. I don’t care about money. As long as you make me happy, I&#039;ll double it for you!” Lily keeps on talking a big game, giving a goofy smile and showing a row of neat, white teeth. The man is tall, and she has to stand on tiptoe to get close to him. “To tell you the truth, this is my first time. Aren’t you lucky.”<br /> ***<br /> Rex suddenly stops walking, and he finally looks at Lily. Her beautiful face is as small as his palm and she has a pair of clear eyes. The woman&#039;s skin is very fair, and she even has no pores. Unlike the other enchanting woman of the night, she doesn&#039;t wear make-up, and she is so pure like a daisy shaking in the wind. Now that she is getting closer to him, Rex can smell a mixture liquor and perfume. Rex has had no feelings for any woman over the years, but looking at her, he is very excited.<br /> She is very much to his liking.<br /> Rex raises her chin and says confidently, “First time, huh. Haven’t made love before Lily.”<br /> Lily looks at him directly in the eyes and coolly says, “Is it hard to believe?”<br /> Such flirting made Lily even more irresistible.<br /> Rex looks at the woman&#039;s cunning smile and looks down her dress. Rex cannot believe how great this woman looks.<br /> The two of them touch fingertip, and a devious smile crosses both of their faces. Rex says, “No matter what happens, even if you start crying, I won’t let you go.”<br /> Lily raises her head and takes a big gulp for some courage. She says loudly, “We will see who is crying at the end.”<br /> Rex&#039;s long arm closes around Lily, and he pulls her closer. He presses the elevator button with his other arm. Before they get in the elevator, the manager comes over with a line of men. Seeing Rex, he immediately shouts respectfully, “Mr. Rex, this lady...”<br /> Rex stares at the men with a warning in his eyes and walks away.<br /> The manager dares not say anything. He listens to Rex’s words and goes back to his job.<br /> The elevator goes directly to the seventh floor of the club. The whole floor is full of VIP presidential suites. Rex has a set of his own private room. He opens the door and pushes the drunk woman in his arms onto the bed. He quickly turns the lights off in the corridor by using a door panel.<br /> The lights turned off, Rex presses Lily against the door, and he reaches for her clothes.<br /> Lily feels that her body is helpless as he effortless keeps her in place. Suddenly, a chill comes over her. She looks down and finds that her clothes are gone, and that she is only wearing her underwear..<br /> Rex pecks her neck passionately and leaves red marks up and down her neck.<br /> Lily’s skin is softer than Rex imagined, which surprised Rex.<br /> Rex quickly sees that Lily is too inexperienced to know what to do. He finds that he doesn&#039;t mind that, and he has enough time and patience to guide her.<br /> After many years and quite a few women, it has been a long time since Rex felt this kind of passion for a woman. Rex cannot wait anymore. But as he is about to go further, his hand is gripped by a small hand.<br /> Rex is a little stunned, and he looks into her eyes to see the small face resting on his chest.<br /> Lily has finally come to her senses. She realizes what is going on. She wants to get revenge on Tim, but this is not right. She is scared by what is going on, and she feels the need to back off.<br /> “Don&#039;t... I, I&#039;m not ready”<br /> Rex looks into her panic eyes, now accustomed to the darkness, and feels for this tiny woman. His body is ready to go though, telling him to do it now.<br /> Rex&#039;s voice is mute. It&#039;s too late.<br /> “Ah!”<br /> Sudden Lily lets out a cry of pain, and her body feels like it is being torn apart.<br /> Feeling that the awkwardness has passed, and feeling great satisfaction both emotionally and physically, Rex continues to drill her. It is beyond description.<br /> Lily cries, and gradually the pain is replaced by a strange, new feeling.<br /> “Don&#039;t , please let me go...”<br /> At this point it is impossible for to stop Rex.<br /> After a long time, the man finally reaches his climax. Lily’s eyes can&#039;t open, and Rex lays her on top of the bed.<br /> Just when she thinks it is over, the man turns her body over. Lily opens her eyes out of fear but cannot stop it.<br /> She struggles to escape, but her waist is held by Rex.<br /> “Please! I&#039;ll pay you twice as much. Let me go,” Lily begs with a moan.<br /> But Rex lovingly touches her hair and reassuringly says, “Just bear it for a while, and it will be over soon.”<br /> ***<br /> The next morning, Lily wakes up in a pain.<br /> Her body seems to have been run over by a heavy locomotive, and every joint is painful and swollen. She tries to move. Her body feels like it is burning inside. Last night&#039;s charming scene flashes in front of her eyes. Lily&#039;s face is pale suddenly. That man. How could he do that to me, even when I was fighting him.<br /> The suite is still filled with an indescribable smell. She gets out of bed wrapped in a quilt. The bathroom door suddenly opens. The man comes out with only a bath towel hanging on his waist. He is nearly 1.9 meters tall, with wide shoulders, narrow waist, an 8-pack, and healthy tanned skin.<br /> Lily screams and quickly looks away, “Why don&#039;t you wear clothes!”<br /> Rex listens to the woman&#039;s stammering voice, and then looks as she wraps herself up like a burrito. He smiles to himself and calmly says, “We&#039;ve done everything. What are you shy about?”<br /> Lily&#039;s face is red and she angrily says, “Can you stop talking about this in the daytime.”<br /> Then she says in a cold voice, “I&#039;ll pay you the money. You can go now.”<br /> Rex raises his eyebrows and walks towards the bed. Before he can say anything, Lily rolls over to the other side of the bed, and still wrapped in a quilt says, “Don’t you dare look at me like that. What did you think? I&#039;m married and have a husband. Take the money and leave. Don&#039;t tell anyone about last night!”<br /> The man&#039;s eyes narrow again. Married but still hasn’t had intercourse yet. That is strange.<br /> “It&#039;s not a good relationship, but I&#039;m really married.”<br /> Rex is taken aback by her words.<br /> Looking at the woman with those gloomy eyes, Rex knows that she is telling the truth.<br /> She is married.<br /> No matter how much Rex wants her, he will never be the type of man who breaks up other people&#039;s families. To be honest, if he had known that she was married last night, he wouldn’t have done anything..<br /> Rex suddenly feels sick. He quickly puts on his clothes, throws his bath towel on the ground, and looks at her in complete bafflement before he leaves. As he is walking out, he says, “You have taste good, but that maybe wasn’t the best decision.”<br /> He walks out of the room without hesitation<br /> Lily is stunned, and then she grits her teeth angrily. Her eyes turn red slowly. How could she be so stupid. She was just humiliated by a gigolo. Is it her fault that Tim cheated on her? It is because of her lack experience and knowledge about intercourse that Tim looked to another woman?<br /> Lily jumps in the bath and soaks in the tub for a while. After finishing, she goes to the front desk to check out, but the staff stares at her in surprise—<br /> “Miss, did you have any special service last night.”<br /> “No”<br /> Despite her being able to say it, her body definitely could back up it. Lily’s body ached all over.<br /> “I stayed in room 709.”<br /> When the man at the front desk hears 709, a confused look comes across his face. He says, “709 is one of our most valued customer&#039;s exclusive room, not open to outsiders. Are you sure you stayed there?”<br /> After finally checking out of the club, Lily could only think about how big of a mistake she had made.<br /> One good thing was she hadn’t spent any money. But she hadn’t slept with a one of the club boys, but with one of clients. But, she thought, who cares who he is, right?<br /> Lily couldn’t stop thinking about this strange new feeling she felt. She realized that she hadn’t even felt this way when Tim first cheated on her<br /> As she is thinking about it, the mobile phone in the bag suddenly rings. Sure enough, it is Tim.<br /> Lily closes her eyes gently, then quickly picks up.<br /> “You have some nerve calling me.”<br /> “Lily how dare you not come home. Where did you go last night?” Tim&#039;s grumpy voice rings in her ear.<br /> Lily smiles bitterly, “Why, are you and Jade finished now? Is it my turn?”<br /> “You will regret it. You will pay for what you did.” She adds.		ForFun-104		52	https://facebook.com/61552426861640	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011868	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/13/25, 5:40 AM	1712526160	1747132821		455		419979510634509	3	3.862077043277E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456127990566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434649	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433930832_1625661544857060_4405195470406220606_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x2L2g-t9peYAb7mSBsU&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBjMQ0zqKUIDdxZUfURUJnFbtJshw-aC5g6kPegbgi38g&oe=6618DB61	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434452341_2514153358772564_5386223545816991868_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=dqxfqJB0ZzAAb40J8hg&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCpLRD8AahRFqMcOayssGXS23x61cFlo4DzGfmybzorJg&oe=6618EEED			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011374	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/3/25, 10:57 PM	1712526153	1746331074		455		1145741576612342	1	4.0600497872618E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207929227070338		a.shepherdsapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.shepherdsapp.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQ0MDg5LzIwMjQwNDA3MTc1ODAyL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712484219	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434741632_934239741578232_7483843504180131092_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=MsBnMfs-OkkAb7dx2xn&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCVuePj4QhZxA0HCjfOwvsnWxoNqFoYGTpp2fXspvOthA&oe=6618E53D	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436272192_2358965504312621_5992963349464123756_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=T2dK7_yhSE8Ab4B0DxY&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAf28uajlFrh2mYgdL453UakcpjMgnN1u4TRklyUVLPAA&oe=6618E303			0	3	&quot;I&#039;ve told you to shut your trap, Queenie. Remember this, I&#039;m not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won&#039;t let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! I will return everything I&#039;ve been through to you bit by bit, slowly but surely.&quot;<br /> &quot;Save ... me. Five ... million...&quot;<br /> He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help.<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, &quot;Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted.&quot;<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, &quot;You really should thank the person.&quot;<br /> &quot;I found her. Here you go.&quot;<br /> &quot;A student in her senior year?&quot; A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? &quot;<br /> &quot;A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor&#039;s admiration. How intriguing!&quot;<br /> In the eyes of her teachers and classmates, Sophie Tanner was a rebellious girl with no particular skills or knowledge.<br /> Not only did she perform poorly in her studies, but she also often caused trouble, to the point where rumors about her chaotic personal life spread like wildfire.<br /> However, despite her countless negative labels, she was regarded as a treasure by the most esteemed heir of the Lombard family in Jipsdale, Tistan Lombard.<br /> &quot;Of course. From the moment I first laid eyes on her, I swore to myself that I&#039;d marry her!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> Her brows furrowed, a vague sense of foreboding welling up within her. She was tempted to change the course of her bicycle, but taking a different route would add an extra twenty minutes to her journey.<br /> Sophie grew somewhat impatient deep down, for she certainly didn&#039;t want to encounter any gory scenes on her way home.<br /> In the end, she chose to stick to her course since she knew her time was precious and didn&#039;t want to waste twenty minutes.<br /> Sure enough, five minutes later, she saw a man covered in blood lying in a corner of the alley where few people ventured.<br /> Sophie continued pedaling her bicycle forward instead of being kind-hearted and checking on the bloodied man. After all, she had no idea if the man was a villain.<br /> The man lying on the ground seemingly heard Sophie&#039;s bicycle cycling past. He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help. &quot;Save ... me. Five ... million...&quot;<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, &quot;Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted.&quot;<br /> After saying that, the man suddenly coughed violently, blood trickling out the corner of his mouth.<br /> His words successfully rooted Sophie in place. At present, she was doing quite well on her own and didn&#039;t want to encounter any more trouble.<br /> Sophie parked her bicycle by the roadside, turned back, and walked toward the man. The man, barely clinging to life, was in no condition to cause her any trouble.<br /> She crouched down and looked at the man covered in blood. &quot;Is that so? Thanks for the heads-up.&quot;<br /> Sophie merely wanted to thank him, planning to take a different route home later. She had no intention of further involving herself in matters that didn&#039;t concern her.<br /> After she had finished speaking, she stood up to leave. However, before she could even take a step, she was held immobile by the man&#039;s hand.<br /> Glancing back, she saw that the man had grabbed her foot, obviously refusing to let her leave. &quot;Save me,&quot; he pleaded.<br /> Suddenly, Sophie&#039;s attractive eyes blazed with anger. &quot;I don&#039;t want to invite trouble.&quot;<br /> The man lifted his gaze to look at Sophie, who towered over him on her feet. Although he was completely drained of energy, his hand still clamped on her ankle tightly.<br /> He knew that the girl standing before him was his hope. His men hadn&#039;t come to rescue him yet, so he had to leave that place and get to a safe location.<br /> Sophie cast a glance at the man lying on the ground. Had it been anyone else, she would never have bothered to play savior. However, despite the blood all over the man before her, his looks surprisingly aligned with her aesthetics.<br /> Upon noticing the slight flicker in her eyes, Tristan Lombard knew he had been saved. Following that realization, he relaxed his grip and promptly passed out.<br /> Looking at the distinguished man who had already collapsed to the ground, Sophie couldn&#039;t help cursing, &quot;D*mn it! How am I supposed to move you?&quot;<br /> In the end, she heaved the man up to his feet. It took a Herculean effort to hoist him onto the back seat of her bicycle. Then, with great difficulty, she took him away via an ever more isolated route.<br /> After much deliberation, Sophie decided to bring him back to her place. With practiced ease, she retrieved the first-aid kit on the shelf.<br /> She hoisted the man onto the couch in her house. Luckily, it was black, so it wouldn&#039;t be noticeable even if it got stained by blood.<br /> Sophie opened the first-aid kit, taking out the iodine and hemostatic bandages.<br /> At that moment, she couldn&#039;t get her hands on anesthesia. Anyway, he has already passed out and should be able to endure any further pain. Donning medical gloves, Sophie cut away his blood-stained shirt with scissors.<br /> The wound was perilously close to his heart, and a slight misstep could lead to severe internal bleeding.<br /> It was also incredibly deep, with the flesh visibly gaping.<br /> Despite being a staunch man, even Tristan jolted awake from the pain the moment his wound was touched.<br /> He glared at Sophie at the side.<br /> &quot;What are you doing?&quot;<br /> Sophie hadn&#039;t expected Tristan to wake up at that moment. However, considering the amount of blood he had lost, he would have been as good as dead if he still couldn&#039;t regain consciousness.<br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to die, don&#039;t move.&quot;<br /> Sophie couldn&#039;t be bothered to engage in conversation with him, not in the mood to waste her breath with him. She planned to continue tending to his wound.<br /> &quot;Ahh...&quot; The contact with his wound elicited a pained grunt from Tristan. However, that was the only sound he made. Throughout the rest of the process, he didn&#039;t utter a single sound of discomfort.<br /> He managed to stay conscious until Sophie had finished treating his wounds before passing out.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s commendable willpower.&quot; If it were anyone else, they would have been screaming in pain long ago, with so many injuries on their body. She took the man&#039;s phone out of his pocket, composed a text message, and sent it to a contact whose name caught her eye.<br /> She left him at an intersection, kindly tossing him a piece of shirt. Then, she walked away without giving him another glance.<br /> Upon receiving the text message from Tristan, Felix Northley immediately rushed to the location Sophie sent.<br /> At the sight of Tristan on the ground, he was stunned.<br /> Who&#039;s the person who is sick of living? Do they not know who the man on the ground is? It&#039;s Tristan Lombard, the most esteemed son of the Lombard family in Jipsdale! By then, Tristan had already awakened and saw Felix approaching.<br /> &quot;Who&#039;s sick of living, Mr. Tristan?&quot; Who could be so audacious? In Jipsdale, no one dares to offend him! Tristan cast a glance at the incessantly chattering Felix.<br /> &quot;Mr. Tristan, who did this to you?&quot; From the moment Felix learned of Tristan&#039;s disappearance, he had been genuinely scared to the point of breaking out in a cold sweat.<br /> If Tristan died, countless people in Jipsdale would have to join him in death.<br /> With the man in such a state at that moment, he was downright curious about just who the culprit was.<br /> &quot;The culprit employed mercenaries this time, eager to take my life. Find out who saved me today.&quot;<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, &quot;You really should thank the person.&quot;<br /> &quot;Regrettably, I have no idea who it was.&quot; Tristan also wished to know who exactly had saved him. All he knew was that it was a girl.<br /> &quot;I found her. Here you go.&quot;<br /> Felix handed a stack of documents to him.<br /> Upon opening the file and pulling out the documents within, Tristan couldn&#039;t help but frown.<br /> &quot;A student in her senior year?&quot; A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? &quot;Felix, have you been slacking off at work lately? How dare you try to fool me with this kind of information?&quot;<br /> Immediately, Felix waved his hands in denial.<br /> &quot;I know it&#039;s hard for you to believe it. I was taken aback when I first saw the information. But I&#039;ve double-checked, and it&#039;s indeed her. Moreover, she&#039;s already twenty years old.&quot;<br /> He then held a photo out at Tristan.<br /> Tristan took the photo, his eyes landing on the face on it. It was a face one could never forget—youthful, vibrant, and breathtakingly beautiful. Her eyes, in particular, were captivating.<br /> &quot;A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor&#039;s admiration. How intriguing!&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t tell my grandfather about me being injured.&quot;<br /> &quot;What if Old Mr. Lombard asks about it? Am I still to keep mum?&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t say anything.&quot; If I can&#039;t handle even such a trivial issue, would I still deserve my reputation? &quot;Let&#039;s go and meet this young lady.&quot;<br /> Sophie paid no mind to the vile condemnation behind her but continued forward.<br /> Unexpectedly, after she had walked a distance away, a black car pulled up beside her. Subsequently, the door swung open.<br /> A tall and handsome man walked up her.<br /> &quot;Nice to meet you, Ms. Tanner! I am Felix Northley. My employer, Mr. Tristan, wishes to have a word with you.&quot;<br /> Sophie took a piece of chewing gum out of her pocket and tossed it into her mouth.<br /> Felix had already opened the back car door, and Sophie got in.<br /> Upon seeing the man seated inside, she realized he was the person she saved last night.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re quite lucky you&#039;re still alive despite having lost so much blood.&quot; The expression on Sophie&#039;s beautiful face remained unchanged, and she was as nonchalant as ever. Her captivating eyes were devoid of emotions.<br /> Her words were quite blunt. Felix, in the passenger seat, widened his eyes in surprise.<br /> Even in Jipsdale, few people dare to speak to him in such a manner! &quot;I&#039;m Tristan Lombard. Thank you for saving me yesterday.&quot;<br /> Tristan handed her a business card.<br /> Without even bothering to glance at it, Sophie stuffed it right into her bag.<br /> &quot;Do you study medicine?&quot; Felix voiced the question in his mind. No only is she only twenty years old, but she&#039;s even attending a rather subpar high school. Could she really have the expertise to treat his wounds? In response, Sophie shook her head.<br /> &quot;No. My neighbor is a veterinarian. I&#039;ve helped him out a few times.&quot;<br /> Hearing that, Felix couldn&#039;t help but look at Tristan.<br /> Whoa! The high and mighty Mr. Tristan was treated by this girl as if he were a kitten or puppy. &quot;A veterinarian can also treat human wounds?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah ... all wounds are almost the same.&quot;<br /> After saying that, Sophie instructed the driver, &quot;Drop me off at the next intersection.&quot;<br /> At her words, the driver couldn&#039;t help but glance back at Tristan. The latter gave a slight nod.<br /> Upon reaching the intersection, the driver pulled over, and Sophie got out of the car.<br /> &quot;Ms. Tanner, are you sure you don&#039;t need our help?&quot; She seems to have just crossed someone she shouldn&#039;t have earlier.<br /> &quot;No, thanks.&quot;<br /> Sophie gave a dismissive wave of her hand, for she could resolve the issue herself.<br /> Before Tristan&#039;s car had even driven off, Sophie hailed a taxi and left.<br /> &quot;How cool.&quot; Felix had never seen such a cool girl, much less one so beautiful. &quot;Mr. Tristan, do you think her words are trustable?&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you think?&quot; Tristan didn&#039;t even bother to look at him. &quot;Interesting.&quot;<br /> Felix was taken aback. Is he saying that he finds this young lady interesting? &quot;Mr. Tristan, don&#039;t tell me you&#039;ve fallen for her? I admit she&#039;s beautiful, even more so than the beauties in Jipsdale, but ... she&#039;s still a high school student!&quot;<br /> Tristan swept his eyes over the man.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not old myself, only twenty-two years old.&quot;<br /> &quot;Soph, it&#039;s me, your big brother. I&#039;ve come to take you home,&quot; Caleb said warmly.<br /> Sophie couldn&#039;t help but frown. Big brother? Take me home? Where was he when I was at my most vulnerable? Now I don&#039;t need him anymore.<br /> &quot;Sophie, I truly didn&#039;t expect you&#039;d dare to return.&quot; Willow&#039;s face was filled with anger and resentment.<br /> Sophie reached into her pocket and pulled out a piece of chewing gum. After peeling off the wrapper, she popped it into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Willow, I will drive you out of the Tanner family!&quot;<br /> Sophie had no desire to say more. She turned around, ascended the stairs, and entered the room she once called her own.<br /> Willow collapsed onto the couch, seething with anger. Freak you, Sophie! How dare you utter such words? Early the next morning, Josiah personally escorted Sophie to the prestigious Jipsdale Premier High.<br /> The principal of Jipsdale Premier High, who also served as the Minister of Education in Jipsdale, held two positions and was always busy. He wasn&#039;t someone just anyone could meet.<br /> Josiah was somewhat of a notable figure in Jipsdale. He was waiting in the principal&#039;s office with Sophie.<br /> It wasn&#039;t until after eleven that Andy Langston arrived at his office.<br /> Upon seeing someone waiting for him, he immediately instructed his assistant to open the office door, allowing the two individuals to enter. After understanding the situation regarding Sophie, Andy found himself in a difficult position.<br /> There was no way they would accept a student as underperforming as Sophie at their top-tier high school.<br /> &quot;Mr. Langston, I&#039;ve never asked anyone for a favor before, but this time, I&#039;m begging you to help me out.&quot;<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, it&#039;s not that I&#039;m unwilling to help you. As you know, Jipsdale Premier High is essentially an elite private institution. Even our least accomplished students manage to get into one of the most prestigious universities. Your granddaughter&#039;s grades, I&#039;m afraid, put me in a difficult position. I suggest you consider a community college instead. I believe it might be a better fit for her.&quot;<br /> Sophie had never wanted to make Josiah beg. She stood up and left.<br /> Josiah knew that the child had a strong sense of pride, so he immediately followed her out.<br /> At that moment, Andy received a call from Felix.<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, please wait.&quot;<br /> After hanging up the phone, Andy immediately went after them.<br /> &quot;I&#039;ll accept Sophie.&quot; Andy&#039;s attitude had taken a complete turnaround.<br /> Even someone as worldly as Josiah was unclear why Andy had changed his mind.<br /> &quot;Mr. Langston, did I hear you correctly?&quot; Josiah asked for confirmation.<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, you heard right. I&#039;ll arrange a class for Sophie right now.&quot; Andy immediately called the academic head, instructing her to handle the arrangements for Sophie.<br /> Sophie didn&#039;t refuse, but she also knew that things weren&#039;t as simple as they seemed.<br /> The academic head assigned Sophie to the class with the worst performance. She handed her the school uniform and left her in the care of the homeroom teacher of Senior Class 8.<br /> &quot;Remember, our school requires students to wear uniforms to enter the campus,&quot; the academic head specifically instructed. &quot;Not just anyone can come in.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mr. Hayes, I&#039;m entrusting Sophie to you. Thank you for the trouble.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s no trouble at all. Please, feel free to head home. I&#039;ll bring Sophie to class in a bit,&quot; said Derrick Hayes, the homeroom teacher, courteously.<br /> Every parent at Jipsdale Premier High was a person of significant standing, and these teachers simply couldn&#039;t afford to offend them.<br /> The third period happened to be Derrick&#039;s class, and he arrived at the classroom of Senior Class 8 with Sophie in tow.<br /> &quot;We have a new student joining our class today. Now, let&#039;s invite our new friend to introduce herself. Please give a warm round of applause to welcome her.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hello everyone, my name is Sophie Tanner.&quot;<br /> Sophie Tanner? Upon hearing this name, the students began whispering among themselves.<br /> &quot;Is she the Sophie Tanner from five years ago? The one who was expelled from school?&quot;<br /> &quot;I think so! I heard she took a break from school, but in reality, she was expelled from our school.&quot;<br /> &quot;Is it true that she went to a small clinic for an abortion?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, back then...&quot;<br /> &quot;All right, everyone, settle down,&quot; said Derrick in a gentle tone. &quot;Sophie, there&#039;s one spot left in the back row. Go ahead and take a seat!&quot;<br /> Sophie made her way to the last row and sat down, completely ignoring the disdainful glares directed at her.<br /> Senior Class 8 was considered an average class at Jipsdale Premier High, and this class was filled with children from the elite strata of society.<br /> Their family was wealthy, and they were all fearless. After the third class ended, Queenie Lane approached Sophie.<br /> &quot;Sophie, it really is you! I never thought you&#039;d have the nerve to return to Jipsdale. If I were you...&quot;<br /> Queenie was Willow&#039;s sidekick, always had been. She was always there to assist Willow in tormenting Sophie.<br /> Sophie was older than her, and she never thought she&#039;d run into her again after taking a two-year break from school.<br /> &quot;Queenie, shut your trap,&quot; Sophie grumbled, having spent the previous night tossing and turning in an unfamiliar bed. Now, all she felt was a throbbing headache.<br /> &quot;Sophie, we&#039;re not in Horington, you know. Who do you think you are in Jipsdale?&quot; Queenie wasn&#039;t afraid of her at all. She grabbed Sophie&#039;s hand, under the impression that she remained the same submissive individual who tolerated others&#039; intimidation.<br /> A pair of attractive eyes narrowed dangerously.<br /> Following that, with a clever maneuver, she swiftly grasped Queenie&#039;s delicate hand, bending it backward.<br /> &quot;Ah!&quot; Queenie cried out in pain.<br /> When others saw the fierce determination in Sophie&#039;s eyes, they didn&#039;t dare to intervene.<br /> &quot;I&#039;ve told you to shut your trap, Queenie. Remember this, I&#039;m not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won&#039;t let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! 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1011440	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/5/25, 4:47 AM	1712526154	1749116853		455		1657255944811259	1	2.0078505363392E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	140046759187543		0	World003			120210078676270288		b.ficsworld.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.ficsworld.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQzOTkzLzIwMjQwNDA3MTcyMDUwL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712482003	1.4004675918754E+14	World003	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436255816_771515504944612_2765518972019807019_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Kc4QuYc5yxYAb6vrI6i&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDIluZeDeXJAC4ylVaizofLJ97TqSnukPFFQlTsQCfzSQ&oe=6618FE67	person_profile	0	World003	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435476430_390539193780143_3275415319349285260_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=k3aZxfNu0XkAb5uU9TO&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDIE85dUxkzXjf9LxTT_CRF2nWKeiRrU9DKB9WCVsGsQg&oe=6618E0BF			0	3	&quot;Cara,&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice. &quot;Now I&#039;d advise you to brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most feared assassin in Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov.<br /> But he called me Cara, my sister&#039;s name. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> &quot;What do you want from me?&quot; I ask, my voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; He grits out to me. <br /> &quot;On Enzo?&quot; My brows scrunch in confusion. He growls out and pulls me close to him.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> My name is Cora Fletcher, I&#039;m 23 years old.<br /> Born into a family of crime and the underworld, you can say I&#039;m quite weak, I&#039;ve never really liked this life, not since my sister was snatched from me at a very young age by my father because apparently he wanted one of his daughters to be more involved in this life and Cara fit the perfect description.<br /> I only saw her once every year for 15 minutes and I was never allowed to talk to her or even let her see me.<br /> We reunited after our parents died, of course as you can guess someone ordered a hit on their heads and they both were killed making it look like an accident.<br /> My sister Cara is the best female assassin out here in the underworld and she&#039;s married to the Don of the Italian mafia who also happens to be the best male assassin in the underworld, well basically in the Italian mafia.<br /> There&#039;s been rumors of a leader in the Russian mafia, a nameless fear, someone who many think is better than Enzo in terms of ruling and ruthlessness, the best assassin known to the Russians.<br /> In case you&#039;re wondering, Cara and I are twins.<br /> She has been the one looking out for me since we were young and when our parents died, she offered me a place to stay in her husband&#039;s mansion.<br /> I&#039;ve been here with them for about two years now, I&#039;m not really a fan of the mafia but I have no choice since I was literally born into it.<br /> My father worked with a line of trained assassins, he was well a trained assassin as well and so was my mom, so when the time came to pass down his legacy, he chose Cara which I&#039;m grateful for, he didn&#039;t have any male children but he loved us greatly.<br /> My name is Cora and this is how my story starts.<br /> ...<br /> I moan lightly trying to adjust myself and my sight because I still saw blur even after seemingly waking up.<br /> I&#039;m lying on a hard surface, it&#039;s cold and smells like blood and dirt, the whole surrounding is eerily scary and quiet, my sight adjusts to the darkness, mildly, I try to move and I realized I&#039;m tied, my hands behind my back but my legs are not.<br /> I gently sit up, the whole room starts spinning and I feel sick to my stomach, I feel like I&#039;m going to throw up any minute from now, memories from before I passed out starts rushing in.<br /> I remember the mansion being under attack and then someone breaking into my room and me trying to fight back before I was drugged, I look around and I&#039;m in some kind of basement.<br /> My skin begins to crawl, I feel eyes on me but the room is too dark to even make out anything, I squint to get a clear vision and then I see shoes in the far end of the room, brown male shoes, whoever has them on is sitting down.<br /> I move away quickly but that&#039;s a bad idea because my whole body is on fire.<br /> &quot;I thought you&#039;d be out cold for the rest of the evening&quot; the voice booms making me look up to find the strange shoes person having the voice<br /> His voice sounds unfamiliar and his accent is different from all the ones I&#039;ve come to get used to, he&#039;s not Italian, I know that for sure<br /> &quot;Who are you&quot;? I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I&#039;m thirsty.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not of great importance right now&quot; he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He&#039;s rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he&#039;s eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he&#039;s taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> &quot;The boss will see you now&quot; he mutters before standing up, I thought he&#039;d take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he&#039;s Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I&#039;m miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I&#039;m probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there&#039;s anything they don&#039;t possess, it&#039;s compassion.<br /> I&#039;m still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I&#039;ve not seen his face yet because he&#039;s still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> &quot;I must say... It was very easy getting you here&quot; even his voice is nothing compared to what I&#039;ve been hearing all my life, it has this strong authority to it, it&#039;s hard, gruff, husky and terrifying all together, I feel my skin crawl with goosebumps<br /> I don&#039;t miss the accent to which his voice is laced.<br /> &quot;For someone so protected, you were easy prey to my men&quot; he continues walking around me not letting me see his face.<br /> &quot;Who are you and why am I here&quot;? I croak out, I&#039;m afraid and I&#039;m not going to hide it, if he wanted me dead, I&#039;d have been dead, something tells me he doesn&#039;t want to kill me.<br /> He laughs, a menacing, low and taunting laugh, it has nothing friendly to it, it&#039;s the kind of laugh that sends cold chills through the body.<br /> &quot;Who I am....hmm let me see&quot; he thinks for a moment, his voice is now coming from behind me &quot;well some people refer to me as the devil, some say ghost and to many others, I&#039;m just a myth people tell their kids as bedtime stories&quot; he says with so much confidence and pride dripping off his voice &quot;as to why you&#039;re here, you&#039;re smart, you should know that by now&quot; he mutters out.<br /> His explanation of himself makes me gulp hard, I&#039;m scared out of my wits, I&#039;m not even going to lie, and he said I&#039;d know why I was here but I&#039;m coming up with nothing.<br /> &quot;What are you going to do to me&quot;? I ask my voice trembling<br /> &quot;For now, nothing. I&#039;m just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let&#039;s say I&#039;m prepping you for what&#039;s to come&quot; he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he&#039;s hidden in the shadows, I&#039;m trying hard to see him but it&#039;s impossible.<br /> &quot;And what&#039;s to come... Is not so good..&quot; he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> &quot;Cara&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> &quot;Now I&#039;d advice you brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who&#039;s never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she&#039;d take over dad&#039;s legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he&#039;s holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I&#039;m just a twin, I don&#039;t even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s talk.&quot;<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I&#039;ve heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> &quot;Whatever I tell you now, I&#039;ll only say once so be careful not to miss anything&quot; he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re here as my prisoner, and no I don&#039;t want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you&#039;ll be here for as long as I want you to be&quot; he begins still looking at me<br /> &quot;Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you&#039;ve had your fair share of taking some for your former Don&quot; he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it&#039;s like he&#039;s hinting at something but I don&#039;t know what.<br /> &quot;You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I&#039;m in a good mood, of course you&#039;ll be tortured from time to time&quot; he adds making me scared, I can&#039;t handle mafia torturing<br /> &quot;Have it in mind that I&#039;ll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband&quot; he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I&#039;m just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don&#039;t want to tell him that I&#039;m not Cara because if he knows, then he&#039;ll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I&#039;m not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> &quot;I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I&#039;ve been hearing so much about for the years&quot; he mutters out tauntingly, of course I&#039;m not her dumb, but of course I don&#039;t have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> &quot;I can say I&#039;m very disappointed&quot; he spits.<br /> &quot;Where am I&quot;? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> &quot;You should know by now&quot; he says smirking at me &quot;You&#039;re in Russia&quot; he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I&#039;m in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I&#039;m someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I&#039;m not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> &quot;Vissarion will make sure you&#039;re comfortable as much as a prisoner should be&quot; he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> &quot;If I&#039;m going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink&quot; I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> &quot;You want a bath &quot;? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don&#039;t even know what I&#039;m doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn&#039;t really a good idea.<br /> &quot;Vissarion&quot; his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he&#039;s been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> &quot;Our little wants a bath&quot; he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it&#039;s making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he&#039;s going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he&#039;s going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I&#039;ve been in this position for hours it&#039;s getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me &quot;you wanted a bath?&quot; He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don&#039;t know what he wants to do but I know it&#039;s not something I&#039;ll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> &quot;Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath&quot;? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn&#039;t even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don&#039;t even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I&#039;m definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there&#039;s a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that&#039;s why he didn&#039;t call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she&#039;s some top tier guest.<br /> I don&#039;t like the way she looks at me, like she&#039;s innocent which she&#039;s not.<br /> I&#039;ve heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she&#039;s very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn&#039;t a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she&#039;s locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don&#039;t have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I&#039;m just surprised her so called husband hasn&#039;t called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she&#039;s Enzo&#039;s prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn&#039;t Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven&#039;t even done anything to her yet, I&#039;ve been busy with handling the family that I&#039;ve not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn&#039;t expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she&#039;d put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn&#039;t tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she&#039;s probably planning something but I&#039;m not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> &quot;Any news from the Italian&quot;? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> &quot;нет&quot; he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn&#039;t going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don&#039;t even care because of he does call, I won&#039;t even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn&#039;t left yet and he hasn&#039;t made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he&#039;s trying not to.<br /> &quot;What is it Vis&quot;? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> &quot;Nothing boss....&quot; He pauses before he continues &quot;it&#039;s just that it&#039;s been a month already, I don&#039;t think she knows why you took her&quot; he says making me look at him.<br /> &quot;She does, she&#039;s just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here&quot; I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she&#039;s heard of me before, I&#039;m a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn&#039;t have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don&#039;t really live to tell the tale.<br /> &quot;Come&quot; I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn&#039;t seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven&#039;t had the time to show her just what I&#039;m capable of, she&#039;s heard of it yes, but she&#039;s never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she&#039;s afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you discussed with my cousin and I don&#039;t care, but what I do find strange is why he&#039;s soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath&quot; I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> &quot;Do you think you deserve a bath&quot;? I ask bending down to her eye level.<br /> &quot;If soaking me wet again with a bucket of water is your idea of a bath, then I think I&#039;ll pass&quot; she mutters not meeting my gaze.<br /> She&#039;s got guts talking back at me, especially with such a tone.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d advice you watch your tone with me &quot; I spit at her &quot;I wouldn&#039;t hesitate to put a magazine through your head, you are of no use to me&quot; I tell her and I see a ghost of a smile playing on her lips, why is she smiling?<br /> &quot;You won&#039;t kill me, if you wanted to kill me, you won&#039;t go through the troubles of bringing me here&quot; she voices out as if taunting me, her eyes holding an array of hope.<br /> I laugh, not a funny or genuine laugh, an empty one.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t mistake my lack of time for sympathy, don&#039;t test me , I will kill you if you push me past breaking point&quot; I mutter lowly very close to her face, I see her confidence waver and it causes me to smirk.<br /> &quot;What do you want from me&quot;? She asks her voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; I grit out to her and I see her brows scrunch in confusion.<br /> &quot;On Enzo&quot;? She asks making me growl out, I shake my head slowly before grabbing her face in a tight grip and pulling her close to me.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;		World003		206	https://facebook.com/61551640813531	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Cha112		48	https://facebook.com/61554217282088	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Did he think I was Cara?<br /> &quot;What do you want from me?&quot; I ask, my voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; He grits out to me. <br /> &quot;On Enzo?&quot; My brows scrunch in confusion. He growls out and pulls me close to him.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> My name is Cora Fletcher, I&#039;m 23 years old.<br /> Born into a family of crime and the underworld, you can say I&#039;m quite weak, I&#039;ve never really liked this life, not since my sister was snatched from me at a very young age by my father because apparently he wanted one of his daughters to be more involved in this life and Cara fit the perfect description.<br /> I only saw her once every year for 15 minutes and I was never allowed to talk to her or even let her see me.<br /> We reunited after our parents died, of course as you can guess someone ordered a hit on their heads and they both were killed making it look like an accident.<br /> My sister Cara is the best female assassin out here in the underworld and she&#039;s married to the Don of the Italian mafia who also happens to be the best male assassin in the underworld, well basically in the Italian mafia.<br /> There&#039;s been rumors of a leader in the Russian mafia, a nameless fear, someone who many think is better than Enzo in terms of ruling and ruthlessness, the best assassin known to the Russians.<br /> In case you&#039;re wondering, Cara and I are twins.<br /> She has been the one looking out for me since we were young and when our parents died, she offered me a place to stay in her husband&#039;s mansion.<br /> I&#039;ve been here with them for about two years now, I&#039;m not really a fan of the mafia but I have no choice since I was literally born into it.<br /> My father worked with a line of trained assassins, he was well a trained assassin as well and so was my mom, so when the time came to pass down his legacy, he chose Cara which I&#039;m grateful for, he didn&#039;t have any male children but he loved us greatly.<br /> My name is Cora and this is how my story starts.<br /> ...<br /> I moan lightly trying to adjust myself and my sight because I still saw blur even after seemingly waking up.<br /> I&#039;m lying on a hard surface, it&#039;s cold and smells like blood and dirt, the whole surrounding is eerily scary and quiet, my sight adjusts to the darkness, mildly, I try to move and I realized I&#039;m tied, my hands behind my back but my legs are not.<br /> I gently sit up, the whole room starts spinning and I feel sick to my stomach, I feel like I&#039;m going to throw up any minute from now, memories from before I passed out starts rushing in.<br /> I remember the mansion being under attack and then someone breaking into my room and me trying to fight back before I was drugged, I look around and I&#039;m in some kind of basement.<br /> My skin begins to crawl, I feel eyes on me but the room is too dark to even make out anything, I squint to get a clear vision and then I see shoes in the far end of the room, brown male shoes, whoever has them on is sitting down.<br /> I move away quickly but that&#039;s a bad idea because my whole body is on fire.<br /> &quot;I thought you&#039;d be out cold for the rest of the evening&quot; the voice booms making me look up to find the strange shoes person having the voice<br /> His voice sounds unfamiliar and his accent is different from all the ones I&#039;ve come to get used to, he&#039;s not Italian, I know that for sure<br /> &quot;Who are you&quot;? I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I&#039;m thirsty.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not of great importance right now&quot; he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He&#039;s rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he&#039;s eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he&#039;s taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> &quot;The boss will see you now&quot; he mutters before standing up, I thought he&#039;d take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he&#039;s Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I&#039;m miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I&#039;m probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there&#039;s anything they don&#039;t possess, it&#039;s compassion.<br /> I&#039;m still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I&#039;ve not seen his face yet because he&#039;s still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> &quot;I must say... It was very easy getting you here&quot; even his voice is nothing compared to what I&#039;ve been hearing all my life, it has this strong authority to it, it&#039;s hard, gruff, husky and terrifying all together, I feel my skin crawl with goosebumps<br /> I don&#039;t miss the accent to which his voice is laced.<br /> &quot;For someone so protected, you were easy prey to my men&quot; he continues walking around me not letting me see his face.<br /> &quot;Who are you and why am I here&quot;? I croak out, I&#039;m afraid and I&#039;m not going to hide it, if he wanted me dead, I&#039;d have been dead, something tells me he doesn&#039;t want to kill me.<br /> He laughs, a menacing, low and taunting laugh, it has nothing friendly to it, it&#039;s the kind of laugh that sends cold chills through the body.<br /> &quot;Who I am....hmm let me see&quot; he thinks for a moment, his voice is now coming from behind me &quot;well some people refer to me as the devil, some say ghost and to many others, I&#039;m just a myth people tell their kids as bedtime stories&quot; he says with so much confidence and pride dripping off his voice &quot;as to why you&#039;re here, you&#039;re smart, you should know that by now&quot; he mutters out.<br /> His explanation of himself makes me gulp hard, I&#039;m scared out of my wits, I&#039;m not even going to lie, and he said I&#039;d know why I was here but I&#039;m coming up with nothing.<br /> &quot;What are you going to do to me&quot;? I ask my voice trembling<br /> &quot;For now, nothing. I&#039;m just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let&#039;s say I&#039;m prepping you for what&#039;s to come&quot; he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he&#039;s hidden in the shadows, I&#039;m trying hard to see him but it&#039;s impossible.<br /> &quot;And what&#039;s to come... Is not so good..&quot; he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> &quot;Cara&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> &quot;Now I&#039;d advice you brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who&#039;s never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she&#039;d take over dad&#039;s legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he&#039;s holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I&#039;m just a twin, I don&#039;t even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s talk.&quot;<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I&#039;ve heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> &quot;Whatever I tell you now, I&#039;ll only say once so be careful not to miss anything&quot; he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re here as my prisoner, and no I don&#039;t want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you&#039;ll be here for as long as I want you to be&quot; he begins still looking at me<br /> &quot;Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you&#039;ve had your fair share of taking some for your former Don&quot; he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it&#039;s like he&#039;s hinting at something but I don&#039;t know what.<br /> &quot;You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I&#039;m in a good mood, of course you&#039;ll be tortured from time to time&quot; he adds making me scared, I can&#039;t handle mafia torturing<br /> &quot;Have it in mind that I&#039;ll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband&quot; he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I&#039;m just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don&#039;t want to tell him that I&#039;m not Cara because if he knows, then he&#039;ll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I&#039;m not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> &quot;I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I&#039;ve been hearing so much about for the years&quot; he mutters out tauntingly, of course I&#039;m not her dumb, but of course I don&#039;t have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> &quot;I can say I&#039;m very disappointed&quot; he spits.<br /> &quot;Where am I&quot;? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> &quot;You should know by now&quot; he says smirking at me &quot;You&#039;re in Russia&quot; he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I&#039;m in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I&#039;m someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I&#039;m not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> &quot;Vissarion will make sure you&#039;re comfortable as much as a prisoner should be&quot; he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> &quot;If I&#039;m going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink&quot; I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> &quot;You want a bath &quot;? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don&#039;t even know what I&#039;m doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn&#039;t really a good idea.<br /> &quot;Vissarion&quot; his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he&#039;s been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> &quot;Our little wants a bath&quot; he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it&#039;s making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he&#039;s going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he&#039;s going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I&#039;ve been in this position for hours it&#039;s getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me &quot;you wanted a bath?&quot; He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don&#039;t know what he wants to do but I know it&#039;s not something I&#039;ll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> &quot;Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath&quot;? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn&#039;t even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don&#039;t even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I&#039;m definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there&#039;s a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that&#039;s why he didn&#039;t call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she&#039;s some top tier guest.<br /> I don&#039;t like the way she looks at me, like she&#039;s innocent which she&#039;s not.<br /> I&#039;ve heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she&#039;s very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn&#039;t a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she&#039;s locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don&#039;t have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I&#039;m just surprised her so called husband hasn&#039;t called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she&#039;s Enzo&#039;s prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn&#039;t Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven&#039;t even done anything to her yet, I&#039;ve been busy with handling the family that I&#039;ve not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn&#039;t expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she&#039;d put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn&#039;t tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she&#039;s probably planning something but I&#039;m not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> &quot;Any news from the Italian&quot;? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> &quot;нет&quot; he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn&#039;t going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don&#039;t even care because of he does call, I won&#039;t even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn&#039;t left yet and he hasn&#039;t made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he&#039;s trying not to.<br /> &quot;What is it Vis&quot;? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> &quot;Nothing boss....&quot; He pauses before he continues &quot;it&#039;s just that it&#039;s been a month already, I don&#039;t think she knows why you took her&quot; he says making me look at him.<br /> &quot;She does, she&#039;s just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here&quot; I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she&#039;s heard of me before, I&#039;m a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn&#039;t have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don&#039;t really live to tell the tale.<br /> &quot;Come&quot; I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn&#039;t seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven&#039;t had the time to show her just what I&#039;m capable of, she&#039;s heard of it yes, but she&#039;s never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she&#039;s afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you discussed with my cousin and I don&#039;t care, but what I do find strange is why he&#039;s soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath&quot; I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> &quot;Do you think you deserve a bath&quot;? I ask bending down to her eye level.<br /> &quot;If soaking me wet again with a bucket of water is your idea of a bath, then I think I&#039;ll pass&quot; she mutters not meeting my gaze.<br /> She&#039;s got guts talking back at me, especially with such a tone.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d advice you watch your tone with me &quot; I spit at her &quot;I wouldn&#039;t hesitate to put a magazine through your head, you are of no use to me&quot; I tell her and I see a ghost of a smile playing on her lips, why is she smiling?<br /> &quot;You won&#039;t kill me, if you wanted to kill me, you won&#039;t go through the troubles of bringing me here&quot; she voices out as if taunting me, her eyes holding an array of hope.<br /> I laugh, not a funny or genuine laugh, an empty one.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t mistake my lack of time for sympathy, don&#039;t test me , I will kill you if you push me past breaking point&quot; I mutter lowly very close to her face, I see her confidence waver and it causes me to smirk.<br /> &quot;What do you want from me&quot;? She asks her voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; I grit out to her and I see her brows scrunch in confusion.<br /> &quot;On Enzo&quot;? She asks making me growl out, I shake my head slowly before grabbing her face in a tight grip and pulling her close to me.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;		World003		206	https://facebook.com/61551640813531	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Frankly, I normally see these numbers in women ten or fifteen years your senior.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I murmur, not believing my ears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years. I’m only 30, I should have plenty of eggs left.<br /> <br /> “In terms of fertility, you have very little time left.” She continues. “If you want to conceive, you need to do so before your next cycle begins.”<br /> <br /> “My next cycle?” I repeat, my mouth hanging open in shock. I love kids more than anything, and though it might not be everyone’s ambition, I want nothing more than to be a mother.<br /> <br /> I have to get home and tell my boyfriend this news, and there’s not a moment to waste.<br /> <br /> I make it home in record time, bursting through the door and opening my mouth to call for Mike, but stopping dead in my tracks. As soon as I walk inside I see a pair of high heels and a handbag by the door – neither of which belong to me.<br /> <br /> I cock my ears towards the bedroom, and my stomach churns when I hear the unmistakable sound of moaning, accompanied by a steady thump thump thump, as the bed collides with the wall. Worse even than realizing that Mike is clearly in there with another woman, is realizing who he’s with. I know that handbag, and I know those shoes – they belong to my best friend, Kate. <br /> <br /> “Fuck, Ella is so stupid.” Mike laughs, “can you believe she actually expects me to have a baby with her?”<br /> <br /> Kate snorts, “she’s delusional. I don’t know how you put up with her for so long in the first place.”<br /> <br /> “If she wasn’t so beautiful I never would have given her the time of day.” Mike scoffs. “Thankfully daily doses of plan B kept her from ever conceiving.”<br /> <br /> “The morning after pill?” Kate asks, “how did you manage to give it to her without her realizing?”<br /> <br /> “I put it in her morning coffee.” Mike chortles, sounding far too proud of himself. <br /> <br /> My vision goes completely red as everything finally falls into place. Suddenly it’s clear why I’ve never been able to get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex multiple times a week for years. It’s even clear how I could have the eggs of a 45-year-old, if my despicable partner has been secretly feeding me emergency contraceptives every day – there’s no telling what other damage that might have done to my reproductive system. <br /> <br /> Before I can think better of it, I pull the smoke alarm on the wall, wanting to frighten and punish the pair in the bedroom so fiercely that I fear I might attack them when they emerge. Water immediately sprays down from the sprinkler system mounted to the ceiling as a shrill siren fills the air, and I hear Mike and Kate cry out in surprise. <br /> <br /> A few moments later they come rushing out of the bedroom, stopping in their tracks when they see me looming in the doorway. Mike’s eyes go comically wide, “What are you doing home so early?” The snake has the nerve to sound affronted that I surprised him, when he’s the one who’s been sneaking around behind my back for God knows how long. He seems to realize how suspicious it looks that he and Kate are standing there in their underwear and quickly adds, “Kate came to see me so we could plan a surprise for your birthday, but then we spilled coffee all over our clothes so we had to change.”<br /> <br /> Fire blazes in my veins, he must truly believe I’m an idiot if he expects me to buy such a feeble excuse. <br /> <br /> It’s a testament to their horrifically low opinion of me that they buy my act, and I vow to get my revenge one way or another. I can’t believe I wasted so many years – my best years – on this scumbag. And now he may have cost me my future too. As soon as the thought enters my head, I know I can’t afford to waste another moment on Mike, I have more important things to take care of. <br /> <br /> I make my excuses and rush across town for the second time that afternoon, running to the comforting arms of my surrogate sister, Cora. Not only did we grow up together in the orphanage, but she became an OBGYN and now works for the most exclusive sperm bank in the city. I’ve never gone to her before because I always imagined Mike and I would eventually conceive the natural way, but that clearly isn’t an option anymore. <br /> <br /> Even if I could find a man willing to have a baby with me in time, I’m not eager to trust anyone after Mike’s betrayal. I’m going to have to do this on my own, and I know Cora can help me. I don’t have much money, but I have enough savings to pay for the insemination, especially since I basically have one shot and one shot only. <br /> <br /> When I arrive, all my plans to lay out my situation for Cora clearly and concisely go out the window, because the moment I see my sister I fall to pieces. She hugs and kisses me until my tears subside, slowly extracting the story from me piece by piece. When she hears about Mike and Kate she swears up a storm, but that’s nothing compared to her reaction when I explain about my fertility. <br /> <br /> “That little shit! I’ll kill him!” She fumes, studying me with a worried expression. “Ella, if your doctor was right this means you only have one chance to conceive.”<br /> <br /> “I know.” I sniffle. “And if this is going to be my only baby, I don’t want to take any chances. I want the best donor we can find.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t you worry about that.” Cora assures me, “We’ve got donations from actors, models, scientists – it’s only the creme de la creme here.” She glances at the door and lowers her voice. “You didn’t hear it from me, but even Dominic Sinclair sent his samples here for testing.”<br /> <br /> “Dominic Sinclair? I repeat, “the billionaire?” I’ve seen the man around town, but we don’t exactly run in the same circles. He lives in the same neighborhood as my wealthy employer and often says hello to the children I nanny, but he’s always surrounded by bodyguards and is so intimidating I get goosebumps just thinking about him. <br /> <br /> “Oh my god!.” Cora slaps her hand over her mouth. “I wasn’t supposed to tell you that! I don’t know what I was thinking. Apparently he’s no stranger to fertility issues himself, and he trusted us to handle his swimmers over every other lab in the country. I’ve got his sperm in the other room at this very moment.” She frets, “But Ella you can’t tell anyone, you have to promise me.”<br /> <br /> “Of course!” I agree immediately. “I know how important confidentiality is here.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you,” Cora breathes. “Now, I’m going to give you a dossier of our clients so you can pick a donor, and once you’ve chosen we’ll get you knocked up before you can even blink.” <br /> <br /> It’s not an easy decision, but eventually I choose a handsome surgeon whose photo practically makes me swoon. Cora leaves the room only long enough to prepare the sample, and though she looks a bit flustered when she returns, she quickly and professionally completes the insemination, holding my hand when the procedure is finished. “It’s all take care of now, Ella.” She promises, “You can come back in ten days to see if it worked.”<br /> <br /> Ten days. I think dazedly. Ten days to decide my entire future.<br /> <br /> If only I’d known that by the time those ten days were up, my future would no longer belong to me – but to Dominic Sinclair himself. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 - Be Fired<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Six days to go. I think, staring at the date circled on my calendar. Six days until I find out if my dreams are finally going to come true… or if I have to figure out an entirely different plan for my life. <br /> <br /> I’ve thought about nothing else since Cora inseminated me last week, I’m so anxious to find out if I’m pregnant I haven’t even begun to process Mike’s betrayal. <br /> <br /> I’m trying to keep a level head, yet I can’t help but imagine my future with this new baby. Try as I might, I catch myself daydreaming about it constantly. I even find myself humming as I get ready for work in the morning. <br /> <br /> When I arrive at my employer’s estate in the most exclusive neighborhood in Moon Valley – which basically makes it the most exclusive neighborhood in the world, since Moon Valley is one of the most expensive cities on the planet – I’m immediately greeted by two little voices shouting my name in excitement. “Ella!”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, 3-year-old Millie is hugging my legs while her older brother, Jake, wraps his arms around my middle. “Good morning love puddles!” I exclaim, returning their hugs. “Are you ready for the museum?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah!” They cheer, racing out the door without even stopping to put on coats. It takes a bit of wrangling to get them back inside and bundled up for the cold winter day, but before long we set out into the snow.<br /> <br /> Jake races ahead of Millie and I, impatient to get to the science museum and not seeming to notice that his sister’s tiny legs simply don’t move that fast. Chuckling, I lift Millie into my arms and settle her on my hip. “Goodness, you’re getting too big for this, munchkin.”<br /> <br /> “Nuh-uh,” Millie grins, “You’re justs too little.” <br /> <br /> She might have a point. At five foot one, I don’t exactly have the kind of build suited to heavy lifting. I’m in great shape, but I’ve never been particularly strong. “Smarty pants.” I tease, laughing with the little girl. <br /> <br /> When I look back towards Jake, I realize he’s stopped a few feet ahead of us. My heart skips a beat when I realize why. We’re in front of the Sinclair mansion, and its owner is currently standing in the middle of the sidewalk, his gaze searing me like a firebrand as I approach with Millie. Dominic Sinclair is just about the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, but he’s also one of the most terrifying. <br /> <br /> With dark hair and piercing green eyes, chiseled features and a body so muscular I could swoon, it doesn’t seem fair he gets to look so good and also be so rich. If I didn’t know better I might think it was his wealth or imposing height that makes him so intimidating, after all he’s at least six foot four, which means he towers over me and everyone else around him. However it’s neither of those things, there’s simply an indefinable quality about the man that I can’t put my finger on, one which screams danger. He gives off this energy that’s so raw and animalistic one forgets there’s anyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> Taking a steadying breath, I close the distance between us so Millie can say hello. When she greets him, Dominic drags his attention from me and offers her a smile so genuine that it tugs at my heartstrings. As I watch him talk to my two young charges, I remember what Cora told me about his infertility struggles. He clearly loves children, and I feel a wave of empathy for him. If anyone knows what it’s like to yearn for a family of their own, it’s me. <br /> <br /> Jake is currently showing Dominic his new toy airplane, pulling the matchbox model from his pocket and demonstrating how far it can fly. With a great heave, he sends the toy gliding through the air, only to land in the middle of the street. Before any of us can say a word, Jake races after it, right into the busy road.<br /> <br /> “Jake no, be careful!” I cry, watching him dart out into the path of an oncoming car but feeling frozen by my fear. Before I can contemplate putting Millie down to go after him, a blur of movement whirrs past my vision. I’ve never seen anyone move so fast in my life. Dominic became little more than a hazy outline of himself, chasing after Jake and pulling him out of the way just before the car slams into them. The vehicle’s tires are still screeching when Dominic sets Jake down beside me, his expression suddenly very stern. <br /> <br /> “That was very dangerous.” He scolds gently. “You should never go into the street without looking both ways first.”<br /> <br /> Jake hangs his head. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want my plane to get runned over.” <br /> <br /> “You are a million times more important than a toy.” Dominic tells him firmly, “and you scared your nanny half to death.”<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Ella.” Jake sniffles, looking up at me with wide eyes. <br /> <br /> “I know sweetheart, just don’t ever do that again.” I breathe, cuddling him against my side. “Thank you so much.” I say to Dominic, feeling more grateful than I can express. “I have no idea how you moved so fast! It was like something out of a superhero film.”<br /> <br /> “Must have been the adrenaline.” Dominic shrugs, giving Millie another smile before taking his leave. “Enjoy the rest of your day, and stay out of the road young man!”<br /> <br /> “Yes sir!” Jake calls after him, pocketing his airplane. “I really am sorry.” He adds to me. <br /> <br /> “It’s forgotten.” I tell him softly, though I take his hand so that he can’t run off again. <br /> <br /> “It all happened so fast.” I tell Cora later that night. “I mean the more I think about it, the more amazing it seems. One moment he was there, and the next he was gone. It was like magic.”<br /> <br /> “Thank goodness Jake is alright.” She replies, but rather than looking relieved, her face is twisted into a deep grimace.<br /> <br /> Studying my sister’s expression, I realize her grim demeanor is not just about Jake’s near miss. Something else is wrong, and I actually feel guilty for not noticing sooner. “Is everything okay?”<br /> <br /> Cora frowns, “Not really. But you’ve got so much going on right now, it’s not important.”<br /> <br /> “Cora, don’t be ridiculous.” I admonish. “What’s going on?”<br /> <br /> “Well, speaking of Dominic Sinclair,” She begins cryptically, “you know that sperm he sent to us for testing?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” I confirm, wondering where on earth this was going. <br /> <br /> “It’s gone missing… and I’m the last person who saw it, not to mention it was in my custody.” She explains, her voice becoming thick with emotion. “Ella, I think… I think I’m going to be fired. And if there’s an investigation I could lose my medical license.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I exclaim. “What do you mean it’s missing? A vial of sperm can’t just get up and walk away.”<br /> <br /> “I know, I think someone had to steal it, but there’s no way of knowing who’s responsible. And it looks like I’m going to have to take the blame.” She shares, her eyes shining with tears. <br /> <br /> “Cora, I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this sooner!” I lament, “They can’t fire you, it isn’t fair.”<br /> <br /> “You don’t understand, Dominic is one of our biggest donors.” Cora explains. “And he’s furious, he basically wants my head on a platter.”<br /> <br /> A week ago I might have believed there was no hope for Cora, but seeing how kind and understanding Dominic was with the kids today makes me wonder if he could really be so heartless. Surely if he understood that Cora would never be so irresponsible he’d show some leniency? I have to try and help her, I would do anything for my sister – even begging a ruthless billionaire for mercy.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 - Request<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Three days to go.<br /> <br /> I repeat these words to myself as I walk down the street, still preoccupied with my possible pregnancy, even as I prepare to go to bat for my sister. In some ways it&#039;s a coping mechanism: I’m about to beg Dominic Sinclair to save Cora’s job, and I need a comforting thought to help me get through this. <br /> <br /> His bodyguards see me first, and I can see their mouths moving as they watch me move closer, no doubt notifying him of my presence. Approaching nervously behind Dominic, I wonder for the hundredth time if this is a mistake. Who am I to ask a favor from one of the most powerful men on the planet? Shaking myself, I tell the little voice in the back of my mind to shut up – this is for Cora. I might not be brave for myself, but I can be brave for her. <br /> <br /> “Mr. Sinclair?” I ask hesitantly, feeling my heart pound violently against my ribcage. <br /> <br /> He turns around and gazes imperiously down at me. “Yes?”<br /> <br /> “I’m Ella Reina, I nanny for Jake and Millie Graves.” I begin, gnawing on my lower lip. <br /> <br /> His dark eyes catch on my mouth, and suddenly I feel like a frightened rabbit in front of a hungry wolf. “I know who you are, Ella.” The sound of my name on his lips sends a shiver down my spine. He speaks the familiar syllables with so much purpose, as if they truly mean something to him.<br /> <br /> “Oh… well, I don’t mean to be impertinent, but I’m friends with Dr Cora Daniels…”As soon as I say her name, his expression closes off, and some unidentified emotion flashes in his eyes. <br /> <br /> “She told me she’s in trouble at work, and I know you’re one of the bank’s donors.” I improvise. “I don’t know what Cora is being accused of, but I’m sure she’s innocent. She takes her job incredibly seriously, and she would never do anything to risk her career.”<br /> <br /> “And what do you expect me to do about it?” Dominic asks ominously. I can tell he doesn’t believe my weak story, his body language has changed completely, and I can feel his rising anger vibrating in the air around us. <br /> <br /> “I just thought… I hoped that if you had any sway there, you might be able to put in a good word for her.” I finish, feeling color flood my cheeks. I’m both ashamed of myself for such a feeble attempt, but unsure how else to handle such a delicate topic. The last thing I want is to get Cora in even more trouble than before. <br /> <br /> Dominic’s jaw ticks as he watches me, and the voice in the back of my head urges me to run for it. “From what I’ve heard, your friend made a very serious mistake, and the consequences have been more than appropriate. The best thing she can do now is take responsibility for her mistakes, not sending you to do her dirty work for her.”<br /> <br /> “I – she didn’t, she doesn’t even know I’m here! I swear.” I plead. <br /> <br /> “I’ve said all I’m going to say on this matter.” Dominic declares, turning away from me and striding into his house. The door slams shut behind him, and I’m left with his various bodyguards. <br /> <br /> “You need to leave now, miss.” One of the men announces sharply. <br /> <br /> “I can’t.” I moan, “he has to understand, she’s going to lose everything!” <br /> <br /> “We’re not going to ask you again.” A second guard growls, a clear threat in his words. <br /> <br /> “Please, she’s innocent.” I beg, “you have to –” before I can say anything more, the men grab me by the arms and begin trying to lead me off the property. Feeling truly desperate, I dig in my heels, deciding that my dignity is worth Cora’s entire future. “I’m begging you, if I could just talk to Mr. Sinclair.” <br /> <br /> “You’ve already talked to him.” The first guard grumbles, “and frankly you’re lucky he was as generous to you as he was. Your friend clearly told you things she shouldn’t.”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, they’ve thrown me off the property and onto the sidewalk so forcefully that I lose my balance, tumbling to the ground as tears spark in my eyes. The iron gates slam shut behind me, and I have no choice but to slink off before I can embarrass myself further. <br /> <br /> Of course, this was only the beginning of my misfortune. When I arrived at work the next day, I found that my keys no longer fit the locks on the front door. I knocked, overwhelmed with confusion, and a few minutes later the door swung open to reveal Jake and Millie’s furious mother. <br /> <br /> “My keys aren’t working.” I tell her, wondering why she’s glaring at me so fiercely.<br /> <br /> “They’re not meant to.” She answers coldly, “as of yesterday afternoon, your services were no longer required.”<br /> <br /> “I… you’re firing me?” I squeak, not believing my ears. “Why?”<br /> <br /> “We got a call from the neighbors.” She explains haughtily, “apparently you let Jake run into the road the other day where he was almost hit by a car! And then yesterday you were seen making a fool of yourself at Dominic Sinclair’s home – they said his bodyguards had to drag you off the grounds like a common criminal.”<br /> <br /> “That isn’t fair, that isn’t what happened!” I plead. “Jake through his toy into the road and ran after it, I didn’t let it happen, and what happened with Mr. Sinclair was a misunderstanding.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t want to hear it.” She hisses. “Now leave before I call the police.”<br /> <br /> “Please, can’t I at least say goodbye to the kids?” I request, praying she’ll grant me this one kindness.<br /> <br /> “I’m dialing.” She tells me simply, pulling her cell phone from her pocket. <br /> <br /> “No!” I raise my palms in supplication, “It’s okay, I’ll go.”<br /> <br /> For the second time this week, I find myself shamefully retreating through this opulent neighborhood with tears streaming down my face. What hurts even worse than losing my job is the fact I didn&#039;t get to explain the situation to Jake and Millie, or see them one last time. I’m sure their mother will tell them horrible things about me, despite the fact that I’ve been lovingly raising for them for the last two years.<br /> <br /> I know Dominic Sinclair is responsible for this. I don’t believe my ex-boss’s story about the neighbors for one moment. He clearly wanted to punish me, just like he’s having Cora punished. A rush of fury takes hold of me, and suddenly I wish I could punish him somehow. It’s not like me to be so vindictive, but right now it truly feels like my entire life is falling apart, and it’s partly his fault. <br /> <br /> I spent all my money on the insemination, and without a job I have almost nothing. How am I ever going to afford to have a baby now? I guarantee I’m not going to get a good reference from Jake and Millie’s mother. <br /> <br /> As if things weren’t already bad enough, when I return home I find a stack of bills in the mailbox and I don’t even recognize half the senders. I open them one by one, feeling my confusion and disbelief grow by the minute.<br /> <br /> As I look at the stores on the breakdown of charges, my suspicion grows: they’re all Mike’s favorite places. Is it possible he did this behind my back? That he’s been hiding the bills from me for months… or years? I know he’ll deny it if I confront him, which leaves me only one option. <br /> <br /> I have to call Kate. My former best friend might have betrayed me completely with her affair, but if anyone knows what Mike has been up to, it’s her. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4 - Desperation<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> My hands are shaking as I dial Kate’s number. Have I ever been this angry? If I have I certainly can’t remember it now.<br /> <br /> “Hello?” Kate answers almost immediately, using a sickly sweet tone that screams of fakeness. <br /> <br /> “Kate?” I state bluntly. “Are you with Mike right now?”<br /> <br /> There’s a pregnant pause on the other end of the line, before she weakly responds, “What? Of course not.” <br /> <br /> “Come off it Kate, do you really think I don&#039;t know about your shit?” I demand. “I’m not a complete idiot.”<br /> <br /> “Ella listen–” She begins, obviously gearing up to give me some sort of excuse. <br /> <br /> “No, I don’t even care about your little affair anymore – but I need to talk to him right now.” I declare fiercely. <br /> <br /> There’s another pause, and then Kate’s voice drops its innocent tone. “You don’t care?” She repeats, sounding truly shocked. “ You know I’m already pregnant?” <br /> <br /> I wasn’t prepared for that particular piece of news. I clench my hands into fists, feeling so furious I think I might actually break the phone with my tight grip, “And what, you think that’s some sort of victory?” I bite. <br /> <br /> “Does he know you’re pregnant?” I ask sharply, “because a man who’s so afraid of responsibility that he’d poison me for years is probably willing to do it to anyone.”<br /> <br /> “Well no, but he loves me, he would never –” She tried to explain. <br /> <br /> “He loved me too once.” I cut her off. “At least he said he did. It’s amazing how charming he can be, considering what a bastard he truly is. How do you think he’s going to support you and your child? He doesn’t even have a job.”<br /> <br /> “Of course he does!” She objects, “He just didn’t tell you about it because he didn’t want you to bleed him dry. He’s a stock broker.”<br /> <br /> “Oh Kate,” I sigh, “Poor, gullible, stupid Kate. He’s as much a stock broker as I am a wizard.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t talk to me like that! He’s got money, he lavishes it on me all the time!” She insists.<br /> <br /> “With fraudulent credit cards he took out in my name!” I shout, losing my temper completely.<br /> <br /> “What?” She squeaks. <br /> <br /> “That’s right. I’ve only just found out – he’s completely bankrupted me. I’m calling the police and if I were you, I’d check your own credit rating immediately, because I’d be willing to be you’re next.” I snap.<br /> <br /> “No,” she repeats weakly, “you’re wrong, it’s different with me.”<br /> <br /> My voice is getting thick with emotion now, but I can’t help it. “And frankly I don’t really care what happens to you Kate, but if you’re really pregnant then your baby deserves better than to be raised in a homeless shelter, and that’s exactly where Mike will land you.”<br /> <br /> I hang up before I start crying, not giving her a chance to respond. Why did I buy his lies about looking for work for so long? He crushed me little by little, all the while pretending to be so nice, and I let it happen. <br /> <br /> Never again. I decide. I won’t ever let myself be fooled that way again. <br /> <br /> I still want to get my revenge on Mike, but first I’ve got to try and salvage what’s left of my life. I have to go to the police and see if I can resolve these financial issues… I can’t have a baby if I’m bankrupt, and I can only pray the police will help. <br /> <br /> ________________________<br /> <br /> “I’m very sorry Miss. Reina, but if your ex-partner has left the area, there’s not much we can do about this.” The police officer breaks this news to me about as gently as he might smash an ant beneath his boot. “I’ll give you the police report to send to the credit card company, but that’s the most help you’re going to get from us.”<br /> <br /> Anger fills me to the brim. I guarantee he’d never treat my case with so little consideration or respect if I wasn’t an impoverished nanny. If I was a wealthy man like Dominic Sinclair, he’d be fawning at my feet, offering to go to any lengths to solve my problems. I storm out of the station before I can lose my temper and verbally assault the man, immediately calling the credit card companies. <br /> <br /> One by one they crush my hopes, telling me in no uncertain terms that unless a culprit is arrested in my case, I’ll be held responsible for the charges. <br /> <br /> As I hang up on the final call, I can feel the earth crumbling beneath my feet. How did it come to this? I literally have nothing. No one will hire me without a recommendation from my previous employer, which means I won’t be able to pay rent or keep food on the table. Normally I might turn to Cora in such a time, but I can’t burden her with this when she’s in the same boat. <br /> <br /> Tomorrow I’ll finally find out whether or not I’m pregnant, and up until now the strange sensation I’ve been experiencing the last few days has been a comfort and source of hope. I don’t know how to explain it: it’s as if I’m suddenly different somehow – even though I can’t see any changes, I just have this intense knowing that I’m no longer the same woman I was a week ago. <br /> <br /> I thought it was a sign the insemination worked, but now I’m praying that it’s my imagination going overboard. <br /> <br /> At first I try to distract myself, turning on the TV and freezing when I see Dominic Sinclair on the news talking about all his good will initiatives in the community. “When our work is finished, the Moon Valley children’s home will be a place of love and community, motivated to find the best homes for every child in need. Our initiative not only ensures that the permanent residents in the home have the best possible conditions, but that there is continuous follow up with children placed with adoptive families to ensure they thrive in their new homes.”<br /> <br /> So much for the supposed philanthropist, I think bitterly. Turning a blind eye to the lives he’s selfishly ruining all the while pretending to be a friend of the downtrodden. A week ago I might have been touched by such a broadcast. I grew up in an orphanage just like the one he’s describing, and I know just how terrible the conditions can be. Now however, I see nothing but his hypocrisy. Cora was an orphan too, she didn’t do anything wrong – where is his compassion for her? Clearly it’s only for the TV cameras. It’s a shame. He’s very convincing… then again, so was Mike. <br /> <br /> Of course Mike was never as handsome as Dominic Sinclair, nor did he ever have his charisma or imposing presence. I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone like him. Even while he was refusing to help me, scolding me and having me thrown out the door, part of me was still taken in by his handsome features and pure magnetism. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself, I turn the TV off. What the hell is wrong with me? The man is a heartless billionaire and I’m still sitting here mooning over him like a silly schoolgirl. <br /> <br /> I end up going to bed early, trying not to think about tomorrow. Of course, I still lie awake late into the night – I know what it means to grow up an orphan, and I can’t countenance bringing a child into the world just to abandon it to that bleak existence. The more my life unravels, the more stark my options become. <br /> <br /> If I am pregnant… Am I going to abort the child? Even though it’s what I’ve wanted my entire life!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 - Pregnancy Test<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> “No, I understand.” I murmur into the phone. “Thanks for listening at least.”<br /> <br /> I wearily hang up the line, burying my head in my hands. I spent all morning calling in every favor and loan I possibly could, throwing my dignity right out the window to beg my friends and acquaintances in my time of need. <br /> <br /> I’ve never thought of myself as a proud woman, but begging this way was more of a challenge than I could have imagined. <br /> <br /> I only wish I could help Cora as well as myself. She’s still waiting to hear if she’ll be fired, and while she’s not supposed to be handling any samples, she got permission to do my tests this afternoon. After all, I’ve already been inseminated, so her supervisor didn’t see any risk of further negligence.<br /> <br /> Still, I’m far from excited when I walk through the front doors of the sperm bank. Ten days ago I was heartsore but optimistic for the future, yearning for a baby more than anything else in the world. Now I’m dreading the exam. <br /> <br /> However my trepidation soon gives way to surprise, because as soon as I enter the facility I have the strangest feeling that Dominic Sinclair is near. It takes me a while to actually find him, behind closed doors with Cora’s bosses in a luxurious, glass-walled conference room, but I don’t have the faintest idea how I knew he was present. I also don’t understand why I feel drawn to him: after all, he’s ruined both my sister’s and my own life. I shouldn’t be excited to see him. <br /> <br /> It was dumb luck that I stumbled across his path, the conference room is on the way to Cora’s office, but I find myself stopping to observe the meeting inside. I’m struck speechless when I lay eyes on him. Is it possible that he’s gotten more attractive since the last time I saw him? It was already unfair that somebody that powerful and intelligent could be so handsome, but now it truly just feels like being kicked while I’m down. The bastard has a heart of stone, and still the universe has rained endless gifts upon him while people like Cora and I have nothing. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself out of my trance, I continue down the hall, though I feel the weight of dark eyes on my back as I retreat. Cora has clearly been crying when I arrive. Her eyes are red and her cheeks splotchy, though she tries to hide it. <br /> <br /> “Hey.” I greet her gently, wrapping her up in a hug. She leans into me, squeezing tight and lingering far longer than she usually would. “Is there any news?”<br /> <br /> “Sinclair is in there finalizing it all now. I’m going to be given formal termination notice this afternoon.” She shares, sniffling slightly. <br /> <br /> “I’m so sorry, honey.” I croon, rubbing her back. <br /> <br /> “It’s okay.” She lies, pulling away. “How are you hanging in there?”<br /> <br /> “Not very well.” I confess. “I’m sort of dreading this, to be honest.”<br /> <br /> “It’s amazing how fast things can change, huh?” She asks, looking as though she might burst into tears. “I mean, what are we going to do, Elle?” <br /> <br /> “Well figure it out.” I promise. “We’ve been in tight spots before.” I remind her, “remember the summer we slept in boxes on the street after we ran away from the orphanage?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” She nods with a sad smile. “But it’s winter now, I don’t think we’ll last long in the elements. And you weren’t pregnant then.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah well, if I’m pregnant now….” I can’t look her in the eyes as I say this, “I don’t think I’m going to stay that way.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Cora exclaims, looking horrified. “But this is your only chance! And we aren’t completely hopeless, you’ve got time to try to figure out a plan B.”<br /> <br /> That phrase alone reminds me of Mike, and I realize I haven’t shared my latest news with Cora. “I can’t afford a baby even if I do find a job. I’m going to be paying off my debts for years to come.” I share, filling her in on the details of Mike and Kate’s latest betrayal. <br /> <br /> “I can’t believe this!” She bursts out when I’m finished. “It just isn’t fair, Ella! I mean, I thought we paid our dues, I thought we were done with suffering. After everything we’ve been through, we deserve a better future than this! You deserve to be a mom – no one loves children more than you do.”<br /> <br /> “And you deserve to be a doctor.” I reply. “You worked so hard.”<br /> <br /> “I still don’t think you should give up yet.” She frowns. “You can terminate the pregnancy up until the end of the first trimester. It would be a tragedy if you aborted it, then pulled off a miracle and it turned out you could have kept it. Don’t take that risk. Keep the baby until the very last moment.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t think miracles happen to people like me.” I remark softly. “Besides that seems kind of like it’s own form of torture – the longer I carry the baby the more attached I’m going to get. I don’t want this to hurt any worse than it has to.”<br /> <br /> “It’s going to hurt no matter what.” Cora reasons, “You ought to give yourself a chance – keep the door open. Don’t give up hope completely.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s just find out if I have to make that decision in the first place.” I state, changing the subject. “I may not even be pregnant.” Yet even as I say it, I can feel in my heart that I am. <br /> <br /> “Okay.” Cora agrees, pulling a sterile cup wrapped in plastic from one of her cabinets. “You know what to do.”<br /> <br /> I take the cup and quickly duck into the bathroom to provide a urine sample, returning it to her almost immediately. I pace back and forth across the office as Cora runs the tests. “Well?” I press, seeing the results pop up on her computer screen. <br /> <br /> She offers me a sad smile. “Congratulations little sister, you’re going to have a baby.”<br /> <br /> I told myself that I wouldn’t fall to pieces no matter the results, but as soon as the words are out of her mouth I’m crying. I’ve been waiting to hear those words for years and was beginning to think I never would. It’s both unimaginable joy, and unimaginable pain. I never knew my heart could hold such conflicting emotions at the same time, let alone in such extremes. “Really?”<br /> <br /> “Really.” Cora confirms, hugging me. “Come on, let’s do an ultrasound. You can hear the heartbeat.”<br /> <br /> “Isn’t it too early?” I squeak. <br /> <br /> “Just one of the benefits of being at the finest lab in the country.” Cora quips, the words bittersweet on her tongue. “Our technology is years ahead of what’s available in public hospitals.”<br /> <br /> Climbing onto the raised exam table, I lay back and lift my top, not bothering to change into a gown or cover my clothes with a sheet, I simply expose my flat belly as Cora wheels in an ultrasound on a cart. Within minutes the machine is emitting a strange whoosh woosh woosh, and Cora squirts a dollop of jelly on my tummy. She pressed the wand to my skin, and before long a tiny heartbeat sounds – making me cry all over again.<br /> <br /> However Cora is frowning deeply. “This is so strange, the baby seems awfully large, but we tested you at your last visit to be sure you weren’t already pregnant.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?” I ask anxiously. “Is the father just a big guy?”<br /> <br /> “I don’t just mean size – I mean development.” Cora purses her lips and furrows her brows as she studies the images, suddenly looking very worried. She’s whispering now, speaking to herself more than to me. “It doesn’t look human… but that can’t be… it’s not possible.”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about?” I inquire, “How can you tell? Isn’t it just a tiny blob?”<br /> <br /> “As I said, our tech is state of the art. It doesn’t just highlight shapes - it analyzes the molecular structure.” Before she can say another word, the door bursts open, startling us both. 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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Lov002		47	https://facebook.com/100092720766465	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Soundscapes of Love		1	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011134	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/7/25, 11:44 PM	1712526149	1749357899		455		309893978783443	1	7.9570713576763E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	149788454881544		0	Cra0004			120208746377780400		a.crazynovelapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.crazynovelapp.com/ad/TXlsaWIvMTQyOTcwLzIwMjQwNDA3MTAzNDE3L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712457559	1.4978845488154E+14	Cra0004	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435693745_791012785870570_2912949114962772755_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1w5uRg3sb5EAb60ziih&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCUAsSjRPeZy8NlqT8mRNSVHTPsmURso5eY8IAKWUryfw&oe=6618C963	person_profile	0	Cra0004	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435581269_445308111388523_8453361914619836405_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZArf3QENZ_wAb4Ru5OJ&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA73sj5tedBqaqf9CbIKCec-tEkip-FGPpvvZTZrwxnMw&oe=6618E5B6			0	3	“Jacob what ever we were or are not ..it’s over” he looks at me and smiles.<br /> &quot;Why would you work so hard to make some of my walls come down, when you had no intentions to be with me&quot;<br /> He looks at me with no emotion and smiles &quot;I knew you were a Virgin, and I love how big your boobs are so why wouldn&#039;t I try &quot;<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t expect anyone to want to be with you...I did you a favour but I don&#039;t want to be a carer for a girl that can&#039;t walk, you won&#039;t even get naked as you don&#039;t like your scars...what makes you think I would settle for that!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> I hate my boss more than I hate anything right now. His name is Tim Dodd, he is rich because he owns so many businesses and I think he is a sexist pig. He is old enough to be my dad and still thinks he can make a pass at me. <br /> Last year he tried threatening that I would be fired as I would not give in to his demands.<br /> I enter his office he looks at me and looks down “What do you want Brooks” I sit down which automatically gets him to shout “ I don&#039;t have long so don’t sit down” ...I look at him as I use my crutch to help me back up.<br /> “Mr Dodd..Shelly said I have to go through you for time off so I basically need to book 2-3 weeks off due to an operation on my ankle coming up”<br /> “You know I’m not allowed to refuse you time off for medical however I can limit the pay..so your asking for that time off to be paid for .. am I correct”?<br /> “...yes, I have worked so hard and done so much unpaid overtime....” I say hopeful<br /> He cuts in with a “No” and “Goodbye...let Sian and Shelly know when your time off is needed but it won’t be paid time off is that clear.” <br /> My heart starts beating so fast I have been down on a waiting list for this operation for over 2 years.The pain is now unbearable and I am craving to be rid of this crutch.<br /> “Sir I really need this operation and I need the money to live...I have not even had a day off for being ill since starting 3 years ago.. I have always made sure I’m in the office.“<br /> He looks up and smiles “Oh you need me now&quot; he winks at me.<br /> I look at him in disgust “I am not that desperate!” <br /> I just walk out, there is no chance in even speaking to him he is a vile excuse of a man.<br /> I really need this operation ...I have a disability that effects my nerves and muscles to weaken. I have had surgeries since I was 4 to help with this however my muscles have caused my foot to be pulled in so I’m now walking on the side of my foot/ankle.<br /> I think for a moment and smile I’m going to go and surprise Jacob we have been seeing each for 3-4 months, he makes me laugh. I think some hugs and a good chat will definitely help me at this moment. I dry my eyes re-apply my makeup and make my way to Jacobs flat.<br /> I knock on the door happy that I&#039;m about to get the comfort that I really need but there is no answer. . . I hear loud moaning noises coming from his bedroom.<br /> No f*****g way not today, my heart hurts knowing already what the situation is. I grab my crutch with one hand and hobble , the stairs really took it out of me. I go through the living room towards his bedroom.<br /> The door is slightly open, I open the door to see a blonde girl completely undressed bouncing on my Jacob! Jacob quickly moves as he sees me at the door and the blonde girl grabs the blanket to cover herself. I stand in shock ..the girl starts shouting but I have no idea what she says I turn on the spot and start hobbling as quickly as I can towards the kitchen. I put the glass down and grab the bottle place it under my arm and make my way down the stairs at the same time trying to not cry.<br /> Jacob catches up with me a little dressed now “Paigy come on...it’s just fun like we do, you didn’t think I was just seeing you did you” I turn around and look at him <br /> “Jacob what ever we were or are not ..it’s over” he looks at me and smiles.<br /> “Okay Paige whatever you say however if you want me again which you will you know where I am”<br /> &quot;Why would you work so hard to make some of my walls come down, when you had no intentions to be with me&quot;<br /> He looks at me with no emotion and smiles &quot;I knew you were a Virgin, and I love how big your boobs are so why wouldn&#039;t I try &quot; he shrugged<br /> I open the car door and get in I now feel stupid and disgusting...<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t expect anyone to want to be with you...i did you a favour but I don&#039;t want to be a carer for a girl that can&#039;t walk, you won&#039;t even get undressed as you don&#039;t like your scars...what makes you think I would settle for that!&quot;<br /> I heard enough I drive off as fast as I can .. how am I this stupid!<br /> The next day, I should work as normal, that&#039;s what&#039;s adult life like.<br /> I get my crutch and push myself up, I clear the table and head back to the lift. <br /> I was stuck in thought when I had not noticed a small piece of paper on the shiny floor. I put my crutch straight on the paper which them slipped and I went straight down onto my knees. The slam of my knees made my eyes water straight away, the pain was horrible and my first thought was how am I going to get up. I take the crutch off and place it down and as I am about to try stand up I felt two hard muscle arms grab me from behind and pull me up onto my feet. I stand up and put all my weight on my right foot so my ankle won&#039;t give way and then I see him come from behind me.<br /> One of the most beautiful men I have ever seen, he was tall with muscles that was shown off with a tight white t-shirt, he had dark hair that was a ruffled look with a touch of gel. He has some work jeans and boots on that looks like he has been working and two beautiful brown eyes.<br /> He must be here to fix something I thought and giggles to myself when I said in my head fix me please. He grabs my crutch and passes it me and I realized that I have just been standing there looking at him and haven&#039;t even thanked him.<br /> I shake my head &quot;thank you so much&quot; I said as I start to go red with embarrassment.<br /> We both head in the lift and he presses 5 and asks me what number I would like.<br /> &quot;6 please&quot; I say quickly<br /> The pain is now overwhelming and I can not wait to sit on my chair, I look down and see that I have ripped my tights.<br /> We stand in silence and as we start to get to the 4th floor the lift stops and lights go dim.<br /> No this can not be happening today, I feel everything bad is just being thrown at me a few tears leak down my face. <br /> I close my eyes and start to breathe, the man just sighs and looks my way &quot;they will get it started again soon&quot; he tries to reassure me.<br /> The pain of my leg becomes to much and I need to sit down so I just chuck my crutch on the floor which makes the man jump. I then start to slide down to sit on the floor. At this point I&#039;m not caring what I look like...I don&#039;t need to impress him. He looks down at me with amusement in his face.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s funny&quot;<br /> He looks at me and puts his hands in his pocket &quot;how you getting up from there&quot;<br /> &quot;I will figure something out&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do to your leg?&quot; he looks down at my feet.<br /> I hate this question as I still to this day never know what to say, do I go with the long version of how I was born with a muscles and nerve wasting disease, or do I avoid the question and just say I broke it drunk as it sounds cooler.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t have to tell me if your not comfortable with telling me&quot;<br /> I am now wishing the lift would start to work, I stay looking down but start to speak and tell him I was born with bad legs, short and sweet version.<br /> I then change the subject and ask what he thinks has happened to the lift which we speak with small talk and then there was a long awkward silence.<br /> My phone starts to ring again.<br /> After rejecting the call the man looks at me and says &quot;boyfriend?&quot;<br /> &quot;oh no, it was my doctor,&quot; I say quickly, he looks at me and smiles.<br /> &quot;I would block my ears if you wanted to answer it&quot; he says softly.<br /> I sigh and say honestly &quot;To be fair I&#039;m avoiding the call, I have a huge decision to make ...&quot;<br /> The man comes and sits next to me, now he is close I can smell mints and aftershave. I find it quite soothing, I look at him and ask what he is doing here, I know he is not working due to his clothes.<br /> The man plays with his hands and says he is visiting a friend on the 5th floor and then going to go have dinner with his dad.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s your job then in this building?&quot; he says making conversation.<br /> I smile as I tell him my job role.<br /> &quot;You sound like you love your job&quot; he smiles.<br /> &quot;oh gosh I really do, I have worked so hard to be here, if I didn&#039;t love my job so much believe me I wouldn&#039;t be here!&quot;<br /> His smile fades a little &quot;why so?&quot; he asks.<br /> &quot;let&#039;s just say me and the big boss do not get on what&#039;s so ever!&quot; I say quickly.<br /> The mans lips curl into a little smile &quot;one of those hard bosses then?&quot;<br /> &quot;He is a huge Arsehole!....let me say this he can&#039;t even be a civil boss to you if you reject him when he makes a pass at you!..What kind of boss is that! I&#039;m pretty sure he is married...and the son of a b***h won&#039;t even let me have paid time off for an operation&quot;<br /> I apologize for my outburst. He looks at me with a really straight face but kindly says &quot;Completely understand it.&quot;<br /> We sit there in silence for a few minutes and as I was about to say something the lights come back on and the lift starts moving. The man stands up and then picks me up and delicately puts me on my feet. He passes me a crutch and wishes me look on everything before leaving the elevator on the 5th floor. I say to him <br /> &quot;Hope you enjoy your lunch with your father.&quot;<br /> But...<br /> &quot;Everyone I have called you up here so you can meet someone that will be by my side in this business&quot; Mr. Dodd says proudly.<br /> I have no idea where this is going but I have a bad feeling in my stomach was Mr Dodd his friend that he had to see before meeting his father for lunch?<br /> Mr Dodd continues and breaks my thoughts &quot;This is Declan, he has been managing the other offices in Edinburgh and Manchester and we find that this office needs alot of work so he has offered his assistance to get us back on track &quot;<br /> My heart starts beating fast, with me being one of the main project managers in this office I know the other offices. I also know that there run by.. oh god no!<br /> Mr Dodd announces &quot;Everyone meet my son Declan Dodd&quot;		Cra0004		42	https://facebook.com/61552123302606	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012213	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031125		455		635641942051553		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206823021850780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183442	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432589521_2117626711949441_3807270113668335981_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KN5Vw7XMIyIAb6j8UVh&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDdRZ8W9U_hTepGTHH8mMpC1a8LstG_WEFmXNOVkKRftA&oe=6618EE24	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432602190_960695168812761_8225787699484502249_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aZl792_V7fIAb4ZBNuj&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAkppiPOImAg7aajef_znAvH2g53szdPY6OGdA_6XdEiA&oe=6618F7E7			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012225	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031125		455		1104563467414476		8.2116810334146E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	172742222594141		0	Ana Willinas			120205786089710232		painfreelife.site	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelife.site/?page_id=5		1709594413	1.7274222259414E+14	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431435043_1143688363218553_6749938795888841324_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=dgdJ53w3fjAAb40rGe-&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBekv6OZ5km0_uXsnslF1fyv3UByPmrYQRBF0HCa-LgSA&oe=6618E855	person_profile	0	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431472029_785923223405006_6020903789617343983_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nNVk4OmFtHAAb4D6YK6&_nc_oc=AdgHeNQ-_Z8ZOfZAhKRvGJ-fvX6ZYWDN1jgEiJdPGMgJRVEfEoRgd1WBmrOfF8_XC2MjTgOGNfyk5I_uSHSbZsT9&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBHOqAkqufdBAV6owg_RculMc4zBk8DFvkf2Iy2WGpQDg&oe=6618EC56			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7 simple 30-second exercises and my back pain is gone! Daniel, you&#039;re amazing! I&#039;m free to move as I please and even my quality of sleep has improved.		Ana Willinas		117	https://facebook.com/61554190295859	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011106	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031127		455		417560630852564	1	1.1066048071246E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	105853149140274		0	Nerve & Disc Centers of the Midwest			120208396092320457		councilbluffsoffer.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	FREE Neuropathy Consult & Thermal Scan	Click To Claim	https://www.councilbluffsoffer.com/neuropathy		1711741172	1.0585314914027E+14	Nerve & Disc Centers of the Midwest	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434391007_345526387939955_3078583176025391835_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=UuLJheYFsW4Ab6zkLqV&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAhNFt3gi1JixfaLHfNxgLgc4KagViiz9-cpG9PHSql5g&oe=6618CB84	person_profile	0					0	3	Why Folks With Neuropathy Are Ditching Gabapentin and Other Medications for This Safe & Affordable Pain Relief Treatment Whether your neuropathy is diabetic, chemo-induced, autoimmune, or idiopathic… tingling neuropathy can wreak havoc on your life. It’s important to do something now before it’s too late… Nerve and Disc Centers of the Midwest uses breakthrough technology that offers relief from neuropathic foot pain, stiffness, and swelling almost instantly by promoting blood circulation and healing the damaged tissue in your foot. Experience the only non-pharmaceutical neuropathy treatment that’s both effective and FDA cleared. It’s specifically designed to quickly alleviate the discomfort of burning and tingling sensations, transforming your life into one of comfort and mobility. 🌱 Our approach not only eases your pain but also targets the root cause of neuropathy. Say goodbye to temporary fixes and hello to lasting relief. What’s Included: ✅ Consultation ✅ Thermography Scan ✅ Severity Assessment 🎉 Step into 2024 with newfound energy and freedom. No more restless nights or days overshadowed by foot pain. ⬇️ Click Learn More Your path to a pain-free life is just a click away. Let’s make neuropathy a thing of the past.		Nerve & Disc Centers of the Midwest		127	https://facebook.com/nerveanddisccentersofthemidwest	0		LEARN_MORE						1711695600		View Edit Delete
1011703	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031127		455		722221813444399		1.465251290866E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	103879436110514		0	Mehnetworks			120207984603440035		www.mehnetworks.com	Shop now		NONE	video	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9/5 Reviews +35,000 satisfied customers		https://www.mehnetworks.com/products/ginseng-extract-liquid-30-years-younger		1712479212	1.0387943611051E+14	Mehnetworks	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435474263_1186625426041344_556004971049577007_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qXMLmg34bEwAb6ZhPCP&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDKyqinO0uECHNMKHmhq7JCTQoBLmY0jAzcu5fCvoX0GA&oe=6618E963	person_profile	0	Mehnetworks	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435480422_1128645398424853_9198300237180966398_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=oUnrh1foT3gAb4JzDic&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDQy1fIX5eqoQQFZul_FLRQ4_m5A6HPoSo30g53xYemUw&oe=6618DDAC			0	3	✨Use ginseng extract to beautify your skin<br /> 🌿A week of use will give you a different face<br /> 🌟 Unlock Timeless Beauty with Ginseng Extract Anti-Wrinkle Serum! 💎 Rare and luxurious, infused with the power of ginseng for unparalleled rejuvenation.<br /> ✨ Look a decade younger with our potent formula!<br /> Reclaim youthful radiance, no matter your age.<br /> Effortless skincare: just apply after cleansing.<br /> 💖 Embrace beauty at every age.<br /> 🌿 Join countless women and experience the transformative power of ginseng.<br /> ✨ Radiate Confidence, Inside and Out! ✨		Mehnetworks		2136	https://facebook.com/100094231377831	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1012155	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031127		455		1153084209394754	3	1.4161481159374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991873830556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436076	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436320288_7519713081426019_6661795376583744567_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=JyXimxGmNdwAb7_lzWA&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCwlk0DBkcqZQw8DK_H5pmIen89APxMSwq-SHiaILa3ZA&oe=6618E506	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436338784_966979418468014_6034038890192007138_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9CjVtWD1DIEAb7WJFok&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBT-1ZvdMyRGwejFQuRj4qzLW4k0AnnnQKaZB8ZW6tirg&oe=6618D1CD			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011616	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/1/25, 1:22 PM	1712526156	1746123745		455		2397674933956145	7	1.2845700755441E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428368130608		sciatiease.com	Get offer		NONE	image	Claim Your 70% Discount! ⚡ (Expires This Xmas)	What is Causing my Sciatic Nerve to Hurt?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/noorsce/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=e40ecd08-057d-4dd2-8a96-d53780197129&lpid=84b1e765-b49f-4d97-9f79-958138485909		1712495346	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433947174_741231218094405_1646783837094011397_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=GqKVcsZn_d0Ab7fhivt&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBp-w-GUVp8JTFg2_A2FZS3-TZhS9yS7dcMYrk4LfA21g&oe=6618D016	person_profile	0	Live Smart				0	3	𝐘𝐞𝐩 - 𝐈’𝐦 𝐚 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧. <br /> <br /> Let me tell you - Don&#039;t ignore it.<br /> <br /> I ignored mine for years. <br /> <br /> It has been bad. Really bad. I was at the end of my rope.<br /> <br /> I always would get afraid I was going to need to get surgery - it drove me nuts trying to figure out how to stop thinking about it because that&#039;s all I did was think about it. And I really think that made it worse<br /> <br /> Then I found my guardian angel - Jane. Ok, she is really just a fellow nurse. <br /> <br /> When she mentioned in a post that she had sciatica and had found relief, I was really interested. Obviously.<br /> <br /> “It was this video I found - real dramatic stuff - and some bizarre experiment…”<br /> <br /> She went on a little, but she said she would send me the link (it is below).<br /> <br /> “I guess what finally convinced me to give it a try was that major hospitals like Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Rochester Medical Center have put their reputations behind recommending some of the ingredients for sciatica.”<br /> <br /> “Just watch it, there is a guarantee and it is all natural,” she said, “so try it. All I can say, it worked for me.”<br /> <br /> Well, I watched the video - that night - and well, it has been like a mute button. Relief, calmness.<br /> <br /> I want to cry, I am so happy.<br /> <br /> I can sleep in peace at night without any worries.<br /> <br /> I recommend this to anyone who is suffering like I was.<br /> <br /> The link is below. Just click to learn more. 👇		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		GET_OFFER_VIEW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011680	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/10/25, 11:34 PM	1712526157	1746938054		455		465721319111293	2	1.3376379234559E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	100169879604430		0	MOYESS			120208847615310755		shop.moyess.com	Shop now		NONE	video	Struggling With Back Pain, Sciatica And Pinched Nerves?		https://shop.moyess.com/		1712494624	1.0016987960443E+14	MOYESS	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435883104_282367884812508_9056193045944819304_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Bgk6OQdSU_UAb4F1GH4&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCL-VPUpzEwMiUiZddbAjv4RcsTkkLCcymWB7L-n6NBKQ&oe=6618EC61	person_profile	0	MOYESS ™ Official	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435466671_389482747295370_586702631919891153_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nXpuiVK53dgAb5tm59i&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDjGqRQ0NSp9FK88ia7IJFwnM-T8fryFRZ3efi4ORPrQw&oe=6618FAEC			0	3	Sciatic nerve, Arthritis, Muscle tension...<br /> How these 3 uninvited companions can be stimulated with our Moyess Total Body Massager<br /> Shop here &gt;&gt; <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.moyess.com%2F&amp;h=AT39mf5l5gIoESG0sbufpImmPE7x4PlSDDBCoUzvZE23AO0JeZudF7kLnPqFRg23BRUbUfpzwtqLu6WKt52Pbl0uEdzXCDJLLZpD6ZYdmTrGk6nxcYPuH2OOJ_uszhtAwhtgE2OZbUlVl8fxjETjoEeOP9GxzofAhslsbhgCJvM" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.moyess.com/</a><br /> EMS Muscle Therapy creates steady electric impulses to the muscle, which has the effect of:<br /> 👉 Relieving muscle tension<br /> 👉 Increasing blood circulation<br /> 👉 Improving strength by flexing and working weakened muscles<br /> Here is a review from, Elizabeth:<br /> &quot;I had hesitated a couple of weeks before buying this wireless tens unit. Reading the reviews it did seem to be a good product.<br /> I have it now and it is wonderful. I had been using, for years now, the old type of TENS with wires, really aggravating to use. But this is so simple.<br /> I had it going within 5 minutes and I loved it. No wires and no one would even guess you have it on ❤️...&quot;<br /> To support those in need, we are offering free shipping to all orders of any value.<br /> All shipping expenses are on us! 😇<br /> Shop here &gt;&gt; <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.moyess.com%2F&amp;h=AT1iPyoeE8JE7-JGm9SL8U1A8kzH0RgUJDH3W-r1IA7j9OQIGq8iUAzQFER1AeHNAiufBi1N7BENAqGWs-pVV7g2M0MsWG1IP2HphJ7MfkHC5NQuMIisl39nIvPt7LcQL_9e8UNJxoB1VRExO7N80dHOcrx_PzqKXFf-sA_c91w" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.moyess.com/</a>		MOYESS		1242	https://facebook.com/100087957407964	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012097	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		771446438275633	3	8.1966663339901E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991882830556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436095	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436415629_394606626686300_5092778283832692152_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aJx3LXJid0sAb7UEuAy&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC0xtPv2JEjPiN_zHao9skMF6UAkVFOUSMH83N6HDtu7w&oe=6618D4AD	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435987370_767323488838695_2421363300744074662_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2yXTDmIfrlkAb7HlVvD&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBGn4ws5jZmbAMH1cl7lqNhkRz9_EcIC1-jgN9HhgUU9A&oe=6618D56A			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012018	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		1599901834120695		2.7556488890498E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000677240431		feelingwonderful.club	Watch more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290131	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435495633_1144114899943767_6230996532633991829_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KuQV7cVM-PQAb7Wfbw2&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBEjBO3ga12b_sJlplTH56sFYkR51c54Ea2-fMnd3X5-A&oe=6618FE70	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435469569_1069699334101824_6415304361682425245_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x73cBc6g0-8Ab6vL8Xt&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfB7P_-dmb4DxW9qQT44iJ8CbZMAYG7VkAXPC8J4tvyB6A&oe=6618E3BC			0	3	Nights were the worst, every toss and turn a reminder of my Neuropathic pain. But then, this quick little trick gave me my first full night&#039;s sleep in years.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012099	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		771446438275633	3	8.1966663339901E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991882830556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436095	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436415629_394606626686300_5092778283832692152_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aJx3LXJid0sAb7UEuAy&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC0xtPv2JEjPiN_zHao9skMF6UAkVFOUSMH83N6HDtu7w&oe=6618D4AD	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435987370_767323488838695_2421363300744074662_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2yXTDmIfrlkAb7HlVvD&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBGn4ws5jZmbAMH1cl7lqNhkRz9_EcIC1-jgN9HhgUU9A&oe=6618D56A			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012072	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/22/25, 11:13 PM	1712526163	1745381626		455		437390395325923	3	8.1966663339901E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991883020556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436087	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436311318_1390495964990597_6298143534321718873_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=wklMqJk0w3gAb5VS2L7&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBXTiNNBVSCvNJtWx6aPuRNCndlNaCF6Yn7z_5xaHrzRQ&oe=6618D46E	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436441518_2219946851685765_1464726311839007000_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=IPhVk6XXnEYAb71BGX-&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBoTPwcPs9RBL6R-tpADmd-jD9dJirEs3Yb-r5BmmrJLA&oe=6618F6D4			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012038	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		451819497401786	3	6.9481798952822E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000666640431		feelingwonderful.club	Watch more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290116	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436013010_272891365871427_4180119469821214892_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7kmyY8YmEGAAb73EeMv&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfB4lov27bFFp8fFnj-lASUJYDu_UcoyFYk0cPP94dGJcQ&oe=6618EF21	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435901732_7415211841927317_7723558780927397086_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=BJR1sgVx0KYAb5t3vpg&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAogKPGSdmXyrUByz8YzAmDNOhUrQcJhzFHqJUDV2QYiQ&oe=6618D32A			0	3	Nights were the worst, every toss and turn a reminder of my Neuropathic pain. But then, this quick little trick gave me my first full night&#039;s sleep in years.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012103	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		944294380406674		8.1966663339901E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991891810556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436095	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434419100_1631674020995448_8079108049853848644_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4G6iqaEhdEoAb5d7MHY&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBkYFuPoWhxEYJJqT-wOr_zImKm2eSj8bgGiommx32JgQ&oe=6618E718	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434463463_1057830118642430_3556625561356000793_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=K6TmbgEhUagAb5rfo6k&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCs573sXLOQOeOsMb-9t3PLFvpQJrKhmbdE5uUFPtc4xg&oe=6618CB5E			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012111	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		789053602740571	15	7.6219606587519E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	259519097238249		0	Revoget			120212614272210386		revoget.com	Shop now		NONE	video	Goodbye Hip Pain & Sciatica	FREE Shipping on Every Order – No Minimum Purchase Required!	https://revoget.com/products/improved-leg-pillow		1711410138	2.5951909723825E+14	Revoget	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434474208_779059570466802_8019342098884275567_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZDCc5g5zty0Ab5eT7e9&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB1PD7tsZk4DgxLjN9Ag4a86X8PUasQh0HvLXh1n78-hQ&oe=6618FC03	person_profile	0	Revoget	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431546891_1233675404272312_3057039021100755130_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=xU85Pw2fI5oAb545eBU&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAg3FoX8274ot38fOUInzc6lVKTWhvIQklwlqKgw__LYA&oe=6618F7A5			0	3	Side-Sleepers: Sciatica or Hip Pain?<br /> <br /> Side sleeping without proper support can cause misalignment of the spine, leading to sharp pain in the hips, lower back, and legs.<br /> <br /> Ignoring this can lead to more serious issues like sciatic nerve damage, chronic pain, and, in the worst scenario - high-risk surgery.<br /> <br /> It’s important to get the right support to prevent worsening and relieve any existing discomfort.<br /> <br /> That’s why a top physical therapist helped develop the Revoget Pillow.<br /> <br /> ✅ The Revoget Alignment Pillow is designed to:<br /> ➡️ Relieve hip, lower back &amp; sciatica pain<br /> ➡️ Prevent painful bone-on-bone rubbing<br /> ➡️ Align the spine ALL night<br /> <br /> Why not just use a ‘regular’ pillow? Two reasons:<br /> <br /> 1. A regular pillow provides some relief, but it usually won’t stay in place during your night.<br /> 2. More importantly; regular pillows are designed to support your head/neck, and not your hips, legs, or knees.<br /> <br /> The Revoget Pillow includes a soft elastic strap and is designed to fit between the legs.<br /> <br /> Within just a few days, you’ll get back to uninterrupted nights and enjoying life free of pain.<br /> <br /> 🎁 With Revoget, you&#039;re covered by our 60-Night Money-Back Guarantee. If you&#039;re not fully satisfied, you&#039;ll get your money back.<br /> <br /> Get yours now totally risk-free with up to 42% OFF → <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frevoget.com%2Fproducts%2Fimproved-leg-pillow&amp;h=AT330jXyA1uZQveMtH1eZhi8Nr5aEbR8ouqcF1o8jeXj85a9wG1VqBfChelKDFQLKW5t9B8KSYwmo7W5G6L5KOMXp5mtl05O3d7ZOQ0DHF2TM53bf1zVYwpdg9SMod0dXTH_M718W0Bqr0Qko1aT3GHel0Q" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://revoget.com/products/improved-leg-pillow</a>		Revoget		300	https://facebook.com/revoget	0		SHOP_NOW						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012114	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		806359678010272	23	6.6202068610383E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	108573675360770		0	My Foot Relief Today			120209720453070664		go.tryxwrap.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Shut Down Neuropathy Naturally & Stay Active Without Pills, Cortisone or Surgery		https://go.tryxwrap.com/pre-00169		1712164391	1.0857367536077E+14	My Foot Relief Today	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434883681_735112855137493_7654765944510363994_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-L4eg8zL3bkAb409ND2&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBWTf8ARwpSFsPp8YGMML8f2KEEvcyRkAvH_vWZKdRi1Q&oe=6618E9A4	person_profile	0	My Foot Relief Today	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434954853_938077091439706_7357663968289531913_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=8lGTLpEQA9UAb7vaGfa&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDG7p3q1B8KPA3IYzsXgPK5LuB4K9OYDrMts8UktZqvNg&oe=6618EE14			0	3	&quot;The nonstop pain I had in my feet is gone…I finally feel like it’s a prayer answered!”<br /> - Sylvia P.<br /> <br /> See why our incredibly effective compression foot wrap has been recommended and backed by top podiatrists to help shut down and relieve foot neuropathy naturally.<br /> <br /> It aids in increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the tissues, helping to push back nerve pain &amp; swelling. All while keeping the arches and heels stabilized for total mobility and comfort. <br /> <br /> ➡️ Relieve pins-and-needles<br /> ➡️ Stabilize the foot and ankle<br /> ➡️ Soothe sharp pain<br /> ➡️ Help reduce swelling<br /> ➡️ Easy &amp; convenient to use<br /> <br /> Get yours here 👇<br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.tryxwrap.com%2Fpre-00169&amp;h=AT0kTpchRJf6QzzyFX2Fej5jBaIXHIw1o7uUMM58LsWISNFd24PKUMhtzZABiBuFbKFUfvaRfebPOltkaqMgta0x259EYVtepAQCaQrXyI15CzSzBnL62q5n6DOhZPcn8AYN0FZZ6H9a7LF9ys9p1dn4qaM" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://go.tryxwrap.com/pre-00169</a>		My Foot Relief Today		5320	https://facebook.com/100086441111963	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012115	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		858742849309338		6.6202068610383E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	108573675360770		0	My Foot Relief Today			120209147721820664		go.tryxwrap.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Shut Down Neuropathy Naturally & Stay Active Without Pills, Cortisone or Surgery		https://go.tryxwrap.com/pre-00169		1711020316	1.0857367536077E+14	My Foot Relief Today	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433142038_2720229001473527_1716452111150228936_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yk16sebjqcoAb5RPm4U&_nc_oc=AdirYmxesi4dyMpPtDK1ixWmU9i0dkr47xHrEbcgTMKS14rZQCazotk-_c6TkVJpla4&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAOPYhoIna8kRosM_ovL-E2HvxCvRu4kSJlmeNnJRlnFw&oe=6618EB93	person_profile	0	My Foot Relief Today	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432620691_1553383688728239_7372057113703487842_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7JYUBnWgs1QAb6VHXcd&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBq62gQcFd3TO83YDy1X9haC41hsN43eQRyYi_B2yToLA&oe=6618E3E1			0	3	&quot;The nonstop pain I had in my feet is gone…I finally feel like it’s a prayer answered!”<br /> - Sylvia P.<br /> <br /> See why our incredibly effective compression foot wrap has been recommended and backed by top podiatrists to help shut down and relieve foot neuropathy naturally.<br /> <br /> It aids in increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the tissues, helping to push back nerve pain &amp; swelling. All while keeping the arches and heels stabilized for total mobility and comfort. <br /> <br /> ➡️ Relieve pins-and-needles<br /> ➡️ Stabilize the foot and ankle<br /> ➡️ Soothe sharp pain<br /> ➡️ Help reduce swelling<br /> ➡️ Easy &amp; convenient to use<br /> <br /> Get yours here 👇<br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.tryxwrap.com%2Fpre-00169&amp;h=AT2WusDAtJctRp1lwUC_7Yph9fNH4xXFRx7rZ7pfFyjUWO-KsrOZ_AYXBmnsiU9C4XnMZtbJapK4xKBPe42rqB7C5swRWTioskjNRcvAqFr5y-ixlWqcIFaqFOw5AXbSmf3sHeoHYuI_C_YRwYYrIohB_Ws" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://go.tryxwrap.com/pre-00169</a>		My Foot Relief Today		5320	https://facebook.com/100086441111963	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012119	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		944971197264366	3	1.1255306454248E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991860160556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436057	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435401572_1387124595270666_7056747567881884013_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Om3kbNtaaoIAb6qWhYA&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCEdLlqUsHXqqPbGx8WcVzBK59P2zaAfXeLMGFJrzMe6w&oe=6618FA2E	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435512894_862083622300157_4007106002153115114_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=bvzfDR-2rtcAb6-X7Zp&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAxsN_yLs10E9U5S5QTPq7d8cVOIuqhZmu7l7xDcJ54-A&oe=6618D288			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012120	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		944971197264366	3	1.1255306454248E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991860160556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436057	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435401572_1387124595270666_7056747567881884013_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Om3kbNtaaoIAb6qWhYA&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCEdLlqUsHXqqPbGx8WcVzBK59P2zaAfXeLMGFJrzMe6w&oe=6618FA2E	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435512894_862083622300157_4007106002153115114_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=bvzfDR-2rtcAb6-X7Zp&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAxsN_yLs10E9U5S5QTPq7d8cVOIuqhZmu7l7xDcJ54-A&oe=6618D288			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012121	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		944971197264366	3	1.1255306454248E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991860160556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436057	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435401572_1387124595270666_7056747567881884013_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Om3kbNtaaoIAb6qWhYA&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCEdLlqUsHXqqPbGx8WcVzBK59P2zaAfXeLMGFJrzMe6w&oe=6618FA2E	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435512894_862083622300157_4007106002153115114_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=bvzfDR-2rtcAb6-X7Zp&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAxsN_yLs10E9U5S5QTPq7d8cVOIuqhZmu7l7xDcJ54-A&oe=6618D288			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012043	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		877737097453846		3.71770035617E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000672860431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290122	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434733559_7359248824170718_3395893404532863793_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=DIry-5txMRYAb6pyIbC&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCHd0Dz6QXA6Bi87vXzYFbqlkYfwL444hImOnOd3p9Zfg&oe=6618EE4A	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435901327_1118924739141021_3473752754687069444_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=6moW2R8XXH4Ab6HzZZF&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBjOcjstQ4Cnhx6muQZkgdfxiDIZi_bcucz61miZyeIgw&oe=6618FB5E			0	3	Nights were the worst, every toss and turn a reminder of my Neuropathic pain. But then, this quick little trick gave me my first full night&#039;s sleep in years.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012052	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		400940396202566		1.3757439531383E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	259519097238249		0	Revoget			120212614272040386		revoget.com	Shop now		NONE	video	No More Hip Pain!	FREE Shipping on Every Order – No Minimum Purchase Required!	https://revoget.com/products/improved-leg-pillow		1711410138	2.5951909723825E+14	Revoget	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434160080_2443306065867490_8608451275503261873_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yl-ke0FJxvgAb7Go0Wn&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfC9cSsocXd12YpcgHfo1h_0MCrOn0xmySuebaJy-Lfc-g&oe=6618DFC8	person_profile	0	Revoget	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434397486_335533122363905_8416682920748725756_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9wXdTvnVybIAb4_k44Y&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCw3M6KHllfDOCJtBFSwaPbbq0GZoI3gMdnLjfUN1KdIg&oe=6618E563			0	3	&quot;This pillow saved my Hips and Lower Back 🥰&quot;<br /> <br /> Side sleeping without proper support can cause misalignment of the spine, leading to sharp pain in the hips, lower back, and legs.<br /> <br /> If left untreated, it can lead to more serious issues like sciatic nerve damage, chronic pain, and, in the worst scenario - high-risk surgery.<br /> <br /> It’s important to do something before it becomes irreversible…😞<br /> <br /> That’s why a top physical therapist developed the Revoget Pillow.<br /> <br /> ✅ The Revoget Alignment Pillow is designed to:<br /> ➡️ Relieve hip, lower back &amp; sciatica pain<br /> ➡️ Prevent painful bone-on-bone rubbing<br /> ➡️ Align the spine ALL night<br /> <br /> Why not just use a ‘regular’ pillow? Two reasons:<br /> <br /> 1. A regular pillow provides some relief, but it usually won’t stay in place during your night.<br /> 2. More importantly; regular pillows are designed to support your head/neck, and not your hips, legs, or knees.<br /> <br /> The Revoget Pillow includes a soft elastic strap and is designed to fit between the legs.<br /> <br /> Within just a few days of use, you’ll get back to uninterrupted nights and enjoying life free of pain.<br /> <br /> 🎁 With Revoget, you&#039;re covered by our 60-Night Money-Back Guarantee. If you&#039;re not fully satisfied, you&#039;ll get your money back.<br /> <br /> Get yours now totally risk-free → <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frevoget.com%2Fproducts%2Fimproved-leg-pillow&amp;h=AT0cLL7LKQj59bbD1WUIwrCUss6D4l-mNzKNCM8fxTCbdfKRnGX6IGJZcIX0d-Sgk1HwnxBcgrqHa4_0BFmXq6h52gfQryaA6fgG-PlB36GvkqbccfQecsCAdvLseVNQF_kq4oWfy6lnadJ40QZaqtkfQmnJTb_Pm9i_Ug" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://revoget.com/products/improved-leg-pillow</a>		Revoget		300	https://facebook.com/revoget	0		SHOP_NOW						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012064	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		396901559966262	3	1.1098120268326E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991864860556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436069	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435385329_1814747139006098_7205724964852846398_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eGGgMAJekEwAb6lwaPT&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBgB8aPbyZtcD03xqvVNEnksVKUdS-VY8rS1uneIDTsnw&oe=6618FCA3	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423672543_1569920207178735_1475669426162732446_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1vG4E7wNfEMAb6Dm7gt&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfByu6S1jn0U41Bjr5syO9UnpEANsflXDuOEfbss3RnwGg&oe=6618E4FC			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012081	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		690812326384072	3	4.3470704236537E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991892310556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436099	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435456641_1101437271104087_5682197422854743785_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4yv1_KECKZQAb5kwNMO&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC-7pTUGDISK6ZRDYkzx2TRUOceoGopA-TwCI6Y259xbw&oe=6618E83B	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434559106_424629696916365_8221516103930659968_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iSZ06guSskEAb4tu-iJ&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA2whAw9xFEJWRJIQ3dGUPE5sByNczoH6hVJUihH9DTDQ&oe=6618FEED			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012082	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		690812326384072	3	4.3470704236537E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991892310556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436099	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435456641_1101437271104087_5682197422854743785_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4yv1_KECKZQAb5kwNMO&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC-7pTUGDISK6ZRDYkzx2TRUOceoGopA-TwCI6Y259xbw&oe=6618E83B	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434559106_424629696916365_8221516103930659968_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iSZ06guSskEAb4tu-iJ&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA2whAw9xFEJWRJIQ3dGUPE5sByNczoH6hVJUihH9DTDQ&oe=6618FEED			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012083	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		690812326384072	3	4.3470704236537E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991892310556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436099	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435456641_1101437271104087_5682197422854743785_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4yv1_KECKZQAb5kwNMO&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC-7pTUGDISK6ZRDYkzx2TRUOceoGopA-TwCI6Y259xbw&oe=6618E83B	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434559106_424629696916365_8221516103930659968_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iSZ06guSskEAb4tu-iJ&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA2whAw9xFEJWRJIQ3dGUPE5sByNczoH6hVJUihH9DTDQ&oe=6618FEED			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012086	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		793052768938950		4.3470704236537E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991882800556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436115	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435407977_335758925746389_6420520444073344795_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2p1u9CFnLyYAb4AsuLE&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAcRmelTysfg7RXYka3UI-wtvXPTO9ioOaETrY22J6tdQ&oe=6618D1C5	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435380715_3759443244301526_1583130414329001872_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jHwIFcUuuz4Ab7lE31y&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC0lHI0X1MEji6yrY82nUyK5yi-hFVADk2rVPqS9QHa3g&oe=6618EC90			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011172	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031128		455		401929626124323	8	1.3922842880334E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	102114825976458		0	The novels			120204007272870310		page.joyreadings.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Free reading with Title "God of War: Pinnacle"		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=34&brand=2&app=0&ppid=463&pid=FBW2A&campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&adset_id=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&ad_id=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium=%7B%7Bplacement%7D%7D&utm_campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&utm_term=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&utm_content=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D		1703142449	1.0211482597646E+14	The novels	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/411501604_283069967656375_3922479521963560964_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=h90mJn8w65oAb7Oi4nj&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfAeNqO6HDXROUqEkg9OhWJGBYjozqB8AnIi9iVsGH-y0g&oe=6618E42D	person_profile	0	The novels	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/411498507_1568503320357074_9162962653510602500_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=CAd0tNzJRPEAb7k3d-M&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfB_qXWRHKYm6QlvGW7x9nG6TnYssRkjqyHv-jstJZab1A&oe=6618E236			0	3	👊😡After 15 years, he came back, saw his wife and daughter living on the street, angry on the spot, a short message to 100 billion group bankruptcy<br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> In Erudia, a private jet landed at North Hampton Airport, where all international flights experienced an eight-hour delay because of it.<br /> <br /> At the private passageway were five men in suits and leather shoes, standing as straight as a javelin.<br /> <br /> Every now and then, they would raise their wrist to look at the time, for a big shot was coming to town.<br /> <br /> The upper-class society of North Hampton had learned about his arrival, but no one had the capability to get an inch closer to the private passageway.<br /> <br /> Even the richest man in North Hampton who came to pay homage was chased away.<br /> <br /> Finally, there were movements coming from the passageway.<br /> <br /> “God of War!!!” the mass cried out, their eyes filled with awe and veneration at the sight of the undefeatable legend of Erudia.<br /> <br /> He, who was dubbed the God of War, was the one and only five-star war God in the history of Erudia.<br /> <br /> Once, he&#039;d inflicted a crushing defeat on the strongest battalions in eighteen countries. He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. 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1011746	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031128		455		1678011882731838	1	1.1207469756315E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	104238192067446		0	Fox'oclock			120205582397410129		simbaly.com	Learn more		NONE	image	40+ Times People Got Even With Bad Neighbors	When you're buying a new home, you check that it's close to your job, that there are good schools in the neighborhood, and that it's safe. But there's probably something you're overlooking: your neighbors. Bad neighbors can make your home feel like anything but a safe place. While some people choose...	https://simbaly.com/revenge-against-neighbors-bt/		1712478793	1.0423819206745E+14	Fox'oclock	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435484990_716731070651956_4735858163011659000_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yVV-KNC6vdYAb4Ymi8n&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfB-JtxPL6cYYLJYFhUfNQf-MrjZd6AuXBaOE3-orH_oTA&oe=6618F57F	person_profile	0	Fox'oclock	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434554934_434583872392926_4686901687305562448_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=d13meStZzpEAb50-qxy&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCSk11dMMykaZIpiYmj77VkVXgLNa1gqhwAkwYeoo8CBA&oe=6618F4E4			0	3	Karma strikes back: these neighbors have learned the hard way what happens when you mess with the wrong people.		Fox'oclock		3304	https://facebook.com/100076064792214	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011947	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	1/31/25, 9:13 PM	1712526161	1738357984		455		1579282559525746		3.9223652989285E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220167690267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203073	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421946917_1041116386967247_1646134187990500655_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Jj1bHRG08GwAb4yhR4o&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCgHJ6KEOfSyzMVXzpBGYk0fcHx6Y62DSFte5ki__Z8QQ&oe=6618E5AF	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421991831_402012539051524_3556796229598269501_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rabvpbePk_8Ab4qrnZJ&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDgLryzspYJn0ty1kjvNbhJCV05Zt-xU7_gL4paV0i3bg&oe=6618C924			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT3cy72rTxxeilM6mdw3ggz8Y6Nq671ycaI2JcvdSIeSQWPoxpFVJliqEmD4bEkbMcm43LphFePSzh50cdR44OmRblZfSdoXa6dSfC5xWGFBB8kFkSOb4ob6crLxdliGf1yWOVEmmC7e8kTLfYTYj0SbVqsTBQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012013	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031128		455		437396591993380		2.7556488890498E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000677210431		feelingwonderful.club	Watch more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290132	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435302361_1440212993284427_8006077913847962900_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Rv7I3YDfsW0Ab4Zza18&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA2pPk81KTwXrjmpgsMCBBjhmbu6UQAbTjlylQjDoEqqQ&oe=6618FA3D	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435430231_3359384584354915_7871663352521913448_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=A3usTFHU1k0Ab4k64S4&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBQYlXP_qYA3i6PthjeuXyL7w5apodtNIR8l1e1nBvxpQ&oe=6618D608			0	3	Nights were the worst, every toss and turn a reminder of my Neuropathic pain. But then, this quick little trick gave me my first full night&#039;s sleep in years.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011592	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031128		455		1382191759151216	16	9.3536192808513E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428380880608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestvitvidemnojv48panbest/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=731ba192-3bec-4971-931a-4527ace0a921&lpid=3e7605c3-3cc1-4e96-8659-577eaa9c0b28		1712495409	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434660027_1080670999686137_1226975255630374520_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Noa0J1qEl0wAb4Xug1a&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDpgJdeqj8AFasBh73vYs60oCWpkB8VHgwgEIkLnilCjQ&oe=6618E454	person_profile	0	Live Smart				0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011687	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031128		455		709683377770301	1	1.492450285018E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	105337724902025		0	SADI SURE - eliminates worries about joint pain			120207775644050326			Send message		NONE	video	🎁Click [Send message]			{"type":"VISUAL_EDITOR","version":2,"landing_screen_type":"welcome_message","media_type":"text","text_format":{"customer_action_type":"none","message":{"text":"Greet ! How can we help you?"}},"image_format":{"customer_action_type":"quick_replies","message":{"attachment":{"type":"template","payload":{"template_type":"generic","elements":[{"title":"","buttons":[]}]}},"quick_replies":[{"title":"Tôi muốn tìm hiểu thêm","content_type":"text"}],"text":"Greet ! How can we help you?"}},"video_format":{"customer_action_type":"quick_replies","message":{"attachment":{"type":"video","payload":{"attachment_id":""}},"quick_replies":[{"title":"Tôi muốn tìm hiểu thêm","content_type":"text"}],"text":"Greet ! How can we help you?"}},"user_edit":true,"surface":"visual_editor_new","welcome_message_edited":true,"template_id":"768767675055657"}	1712493661	1.0533772490202E+14	SADI SURE - eliminates worries about joint pain	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434556896_818491693453502_6768177354367810222_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=w1DEujqP8LsAb7FLDw3&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBobE-2_JlBhLVli10GWjnohLko5XdzXKdfTBkl-kLpeQ&oe=6618E674	person_profile	0					0	3	If you don&#039;t want to have Osteoarthritis Pain for the rest of your life, don&#039;t miss this video!<br /> ⭕ SPECIAL: This is the most optimal product in Australia<br /> 🥛🥛 Just 2 glasses a day will have better bone and joint health within reach:<br /> ✅Reduce joint stiffness, prevent joint weakness<br /> ✅Reduce pain and stiffness, help you move more easily<br /> ✅Helps you sleep better<br /> ✅Easier travel<br /> ✅Supports recovery and reduces the risk of degeneration<br /> ---------------------------<br /> 🏆The product has passed US FDA and GMP certificates<br /> 👉Does not cause side effects<br /> 👉The product is available in 6 countries<br /> 🎁Promotion for the first 20 customers to purchase:<br /> 💯 Commitment to 100% genuine products &amp; Free shipping		SADI SURE -USA		7	https://facebook.com/100070166348072	0		MESSAGE_PAGE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011460	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/4/25, 3:59 AM	1712526154	1746349174		455		2153101368368832	1	4.0858402847776E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102114825976458		0	The novels			120208753882690310		page.joyreadings.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Free reading with Title "God of War: Pinnacle"		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=34&brand=2&app=0&ppid=463&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120208753880270310&ori_adset_id=120208753880330310&ori_ad_id=120208753882090310		1712485840	1.0211482597646E+14	The novels	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436207081_233551536469664_4887186246701814937_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=CgZrauE5irUAb6-8MwF&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBDjqjQZm6-9sFq3ETlPwQkve7tbllqKp3uOHcDBnvgPQ&oe=6618C810	person_profile	0	The novels	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435469425_2273420722991057_6958898291187324911_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_JpE-d9y1McAb4rT1iS&_nc_oc=Adgndul2AMlXKYO6JQWaviZOZjTjvj8jMRjV3TmHOVokcCeB-h91A_agrbmR13vcEmI&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBI--9OqR2scGsZEhnQTnUC3VQVdhQRCWH7H5UGUZ2GDw&oe=6618FF39			0	3	👊😡After 15 years, he came back, saw his wife and daughter living on the street, angry on the spot, a short message to 100 billion group bankruptcy<br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> In Erudia, a private jet landed at North Hampton Airport, where all international flights experienced an eight-hour delay because of it.<br /> <br /> At the private passageway were five men in suits and leather shoes, standing as straight as a javelin.<br /> <br /> Every now and then, they would raise their wrist to look at the time, for a big shot was coming to town.<br /> <br /> The upper-class society of North Hampton had learned about his arrival, but no one had the capability to get an inch closer to the private passageway.<br /> <br /> Even the richest man in North Hampton who came to pay homage was chased away.<br /> <br /> Finally, there were movements coming from the passageway.<br /> <br /> “God of War!!!” the mass cried out, their eyes filled with awe and veneration at the sight of the undefeatable legend of Erudia.<br /> <br /> He, who was dubbed the God of War, was the one and only five-star war God in the history of Erudia.<br /> <br /> Once, he&#039;d inflicted a crushing defeat on the strongest battalions in eighteen countries. He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Is there a problem?&quot;<br /> &quot;Not really, just to smooth out any potential problems that...would delay supplies.&quot; I looked down at my hands.<br /> &quot;When?&quot;<br /> &quot;Tonight.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> I sagged against the wall of the clinic, not trusting my legs to carry me any further without collapsing in a heap on the floor.<br /> Slowly, as though in a slow motion video, I lifted the picture clutched tight in my left hand and stared at the black and white mass that the nurse had handed over to me after the doctor had pronounced the four words that I had not been expecting at all.<br /> Disbelief and shock and a dozen other thoughts waged a battle in my head. Most prominent thought was &#039;how?&#039; How could I have gotten pregnant?<br /> Which was a silly question, really. After all I knew all about how babies were made, I wasn&#039;t that naive. Still, it had been just the one time, my first time. One time.<br /> A headache bloomed in my temples and I sighed and let my eyes drift shut. Unconsciously, I crumpled the paper in a tight fist, fighting the surge of tears that stung my lids. This was not the time to give in to bouts of self pity, I had to figure out what to do, how to break the news to Aiden and brace myself for what comes after.<br /> I heard footsteps coming towards me and I straightened, unwilling to let anyone see me in this condition. Pale, teary eyed, shaken.<br /> A nurse passed me, giving me a friendly smile and nod and I forced a smile in return. Smoothing out the ultrasound photo, I tucked it into my purse, careful that it would not fall off. A quick glance at my watch had me hurrying down the corridor towards the exit of the hospital. As I stepped outside, my phone beeped a text message from a familiar number.<br /> Are you done?<br /> Aiden. I quickly replied that I was done, quickening my footsteps because I knew the car would already be waiting outside and I didn&#039;t want to keep him waiting. He was not a patient man, and I knew he had a meeting scheduled in the next hour.<br /> I caught sight of the gleaming Mercedes already idling at the front entrance to the hospital, drawing admiring and envious gazes. Thanks to the heavily tinted windows, none of them could see the occupants of the car, but I knew Aiden would be in the back seat, watching me approach. Feeling self conscious at all the attention, I walked up to the car just as the driver&#039;s door opened and our chauffeur, Martin, came around to open the back door.<br /> &quot;Afternoon Ma&#039;am.&quot; Martin intoned in crisp, professional tones as he held the door open.<br /> &quot;Hello Martin,&quot; I murmured, distractedly.<br /> The cause of my distraction sat at the other end of the seat, narrowed dark brown eyes, set in a face that many women and men had described as drop dead gorgeous, were trained on me as he watched me almost lose balance and topple head first into the car.<br /> Disapproval oozed from him in waves as he watched my blunder and my cheeks heated from embarrassment, but I managed to right myself just in time to avoid disaster, mumbling an apology that was ignored.<br /> &quot;Did you get the signed contract?&quot; He asked, his voice deep, sliding over my ears like hot chocolate on a cold winter&#039;s morning and I had to suppress the thrilling shiver that ran through me. It wouldn&#039;t do to let him see how much everything about him affected me. Yes, I was hopelessly in love with him, but I didn&#039;t need a fortune teller to tell me my love was neither wanted nor reciprocated.<br /> I bit the inside of my cheek and nodded. &quot;Yes, everything&#039;s all set. We should be able to deliver the first batch of lab equipment by the end of month.&quot; I fished out my tablet and switched it on, quickly bringing up the signed contract for him to see. &quot;Dr. Mason sends his regards as well.&quot;<br /> Aiden merely spared one glance at the screen and nodded. &quot;It&#039;s your project. You&#039;ll be the main liaison with Vincent at the hospital. Handle it well.&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course.&quot; I murmured and slid the tablet back in my purse. My fingers brushed the edge of the damning picture that would either be the final nail in the coffin of our marriage, or the start of a new beginning.<br /> <br /> New beginnings...that was merely wishful thinking. I risked a glance at Aiden, my gaze lingering when I noticed he&#039;d leaned back against the headrest and had his eyes shut. He wasn&#039;t asleep, but most likely deep in thought as the car began to move smoothly. I took this rare opportunity to study him, committing every single feature on his face to memory because, who knew, the next moment, I could find myself with a broken marriage, alone, pregnant and out of my marital home.<br /> The thought was a knife through my chest and I forced myself to look away, turning to the window to stare at the passing scenery. I noticed then that we weren&#039;t on the route back to the office and frowned, puzzled. Aiden had mentioned earlier that he had a shareholder meeting to attend by 2 p.m. and it was already a half past one &#039;o&#039; clock. The distance from the hospital to Skylark Corp took about thirty minutes barring heavy traffic but it looks like we were headed back home instead.<br /> I looked at Aiden again, intending to ask about our destination, but caught myself before I opened my mouth. I noticed the strained lines around the corners of his eyes, lips pressed tightly together and fell silent. Wordlessly, I opened the mini fridge compartment and pulled out a bottle of chilled water, and from another compartment, got out a pack of aspirin. Squeezing two white pills onto my palm, I uncapped the bottle of water.<br /> &quot;Here.&quot; I said, holding out my hand. His eyes opened, confused for a moment then he noticed the pills. His mouth twisted and for a second I thought he was going to reject my offer. Instead, Aiden took the pills and popped them in his mouth. I handed him the water and watched as he drank, transfixed on his throat which bobbed deliciously with every swallow, the motion so unconsciously sensuous that I felt my own throat go dry and forced my gaze away.<br /> I should not be having hot thoughts about my husband. Not when disaster was imminent.<br /> &quot;Thank you.&quot; His words broke through my hazy thoughts. I nodded and took back the bottle, screwing the cap back on, my thoughts now back to the issue of my pregnancy and how to break the news...when to break the news to Aiden.<br /> I should do it now, I reasoned silently. Rip off the bandaid and endure the pain that was sure to follow, then get on with my life. It would be better than stewing in uncertainty for god knew how long until I worked up the courage to tell him later.<br /> &quot;Aiden...&quot; My palms began to sweat and I could literally hear my heart pounding in my ears. I swallowed nervously and wiped my sweaty palms on my pants.<br /> Rip off the bandaid.<br /> He looked at me, expression devoid of any emotion. It had always been hard to get a read on Aiden and I usually prided myself on being able to read people with some measure of accuracy. Not Aiden though. He was a block of marble - cold, impenetrable.<br /> &quot;What is it?&quot; There was a hint of impatience in his voice and that made me lose what little nerve I had managed to muster.<br /> &quot;I...&quot; I hated myself for stuttering, because I could see how much it irritated him, if the narrowed eyes and wry twist of his lips was any indication. My hands formed tight fists, nails digging into the soft flesh of my palms, the pain helping to ground me a little. &quot;While I was at the hospital, I stopped by...&quot;<br /> His phone went off, the sound shattering the tense moment and drowning out my words. I fell silent as Aiden cursed under his breath and slid the phone from his inner suit pocket to glance at the screen. In the dim interior of the car, I could easily see the lit up screen and the name of the caller displayed.<br /> Elisa.<br /> A tinge of bile filled my throat at the sight of the name. My shoulders sagged and I looked away, my chest feeling like a vise had clamped down on it, squeezing tight.<br /> &quot;Can it wait?&quot; I heard Aiden ask and I glanced up at him. He was looking at me with that same impatient look, head c****d to one side as he waited for my answer. &quot;I need to take this call, we can talk afterwards.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, sure.&quot; I said, forcing a lightness to my voice that I didn&#039;t feel. I watched as Aiden accepted the call, my throat tight as I noticed the way his voice got softer, the way his tense shoulders relaxed as he listened to the reply on the other end, the hint of a smile that lifted his stern mouth and felt the vice tighten until I could barely breathe.<br /> Unable to bear the sight, I looked away, swallowing down the lump of bitter emotions that threatened to spill over. I let my mind wander again, unwilling to listen to whatever conversation they were having, knowing it would only hurt me more.<br /> <br /> For the second time today, tears welled up in my eyes and once more, I refused to shed them. It must be the pregnancy that was making me so prone to tears, wreaking havoc on my hormones.<br /> I wasn&#039;t one to cry easily. I had only cried five times in twenty five years and those had been out of pure grief at losing people I cared about to the cold hands of death. The most recent crying episode had happened a month ago, when Julian Brown, my mentor, friend and the father of the man seated next to me had passed after a long battle with cancer.<br /> The time before that had been when Julian had gathered all of us in his home office to break the news of his cancer diagnosis. That had been two years ago, the same day my life had taken a turn for the worse, or for the better, depending on who you asked.<br /> Knowing he was dying soon, Julian had expressed his desire to see his son married before he left this world. Julian had known of my feelings for his eldest son, had known that I&#039;d fallen in love with Aiden from our first meeting during a thanksgiving dinner with the Brown family.<br /> He would always tease me about it, good naturedly, of course, but never in a million years had I ever imagined that Julian would scheme to bring us together in marriage.<br /> Particularly since he knew well that Aiden did not reciprocate my feelings, that he saw me as merely a friend of the family, someone to be endured and be polite to during the few times we met but nothing more.<br /> I knew where his heart lay. With Elisa Harding, the stunning beauty with brains to match who was his childhood friend, school mate and now his co-worker.<br /> So, when Julian had asked Aiden to get married, I&#039;d assumed, much to my dismay, that Aiden would ask Elisa to be his wife. But Julian had thrown in a wrench in his plans when he&#039;d stipulated that Aiden marry me instead.<br /> Julian had been adamant and refused to change his mind. Not when Aiden had refused at first, not when almost everyone, including myself had pointed out that Elisa would be the better match for Aiden. Not even when I&#039;d privately pleaded with Julian to change his mind because I knew Aiden would never agree to the marriage and I did not want to force myself on him.<br /> Then to my utter shock, Aiden suddenly changed his mind and agreed to the marriage. For a while, I&#039;d been in heaven, foolishly indulging in fantasies that maybe he had come to realize his true feelings for me. I ignored my misgivings, or the fact that he barely spoke more than two sentences to me the entire time we were planning the hasty wedding, or that whenever he looked at me, his face was devoid of expression. I&#039;d fooled myself into thinking it was because he was still coming to terms with his feelings for me.<br /> Then, on our wedding night, Aiden had coldly informed me that our marriage, as far as he was concerned, was nothing but a sham. He&#039;d congratulated me in such cold tones that I&#039;d felt goosebumps all over my skin for manipulating his father and himself into marrying him.<br /> &quot;I suppose congratulations are in order.&quot; Aiden had snarled on the ride back from the reception, heading towards our new home, a three storey mansion that was a gift from Julian. &quot;You finally got what you wanted, didn&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> I stared at him in confusion. &quot;What are you talking about, Aiden?&quot;<br /> His laugh had been filled with derision. He tugged at his bow tie viciously and I had the sense that he wanted to wrap his hands around my neck instead.<br /> &quot;Cut the innocent words, Jessica,&quot; the way he said my name sent cold shivers down my back. &quot;You may have everyone fooled, but I can see through that f*****g angelic face.&quot;<br /> &quot;Fooled? I...I didn&#039;t fool...&quot;<br /> &quot;I said cut the words.&quot; he cut in ruthlessly and I&#039;d instinctively shrank back in fright. He followed me, leaning close until our noses almost touched, eyes an icy glint of anger. &quot;Enjoy your victory while it lasts, because the second my father is cold and in his grave, you and I are done.&quot;<br /> While I&#039;d struggled to process his harsh words, he moved back to his seat and continued. &quot;This marriage is in name only. We might live together, but do not expect even the slightest consideration from me. As far as I&#039;m concerned, you and I are two strangers who merely share a last name, on a temporary basis.&quot;<br /> It didn&#039;t matter how many times I&#039;d protested that I had nothing to do with his father&#039;s decision and eventually, I&#039;d given up trying to make him understand. We&#039;d lived together as strangers ever since, barely speaking and avoiding each other unless necessary.<br /> Until the night Julian had passed away. Driven by grief, I&#039;d stopped by my best friend&#039;s bar and drunk a little more than I could handle. When I stumbled home at one in the morning, I&#039;d met Aiden, who had been drinking too and one thing had led to another and we&#039;d ended up in bed.<br /> I shut my eyes and tried to recall that night, but no matter how hard I tried, I could barely remember our time in bed. The last thing I remembered was standing in the doorway of Aiden&#039;s study and that was all.<br /> With Julian dead, I knew it was only a matter of time before Aiden served me with divorce papers. To be honest, I was surprised he didn&#039;t give me my marching orders the day after Julian&#039;s death, but I reasoned that he was probably waiting for the funeral before he made his move.<br /> The funeral was the day after tomorrow. I felt a stinging pain in my mouth and when I tasted blood, I realized I had chewed on the inside of my cheek so hard to break the delicate skin. Aiden was still on the phone, but it looked like he was rounding up.<br /> With shaky hands, I reached for a fresh bottle of water and took deep gulps.<br /> &quot;I need to head back to the office.&quot; Aiden said after hanging up.<br /> &quot;Oh? Is it the shareholder meeting?&quot;<br /> &quot;No, that was rescheduled for tomorrow. Elisa was able to set up an impromptu meeting with the chairman of Linston Healthcare and she wants me to sit in for it.&quot;<br /> Of course she does, I mused silently, careful to keep my expression neutral. &quot;Okay. If you need the car, Martin can pull over here and I&#039;ll catch an Uber back to the house.&quot;<br /> &quot;No need. We&#039;re almost at the house, so it shouldn&#039;t take too long.&quot;<br /> &quot;Will you be back for dinner?&#039; I asked and wished I didn&#039;t when he leveled me with a quelling look, mouth twisting in familiar derision. I knew the question was silly, we never ate dinner...or any other meal together, but I&#039;d wanted to know if he would be coming back home tonight or spending the night elsewhere...probably at Elisa&#039;s place.<br /> It wouldn&#039;t be the first time.<br /> &quot;No, I won&#039;t.&quot; He replied, curtly.<br /> Cheeks burning - from humiliation and hurt, I nodded and looked away again.		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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. I&#039;m sorry.&quot;<br /> &quot;You just went into protective mama mode on Hudson&#039;s hip,&quot; Conor says chuckling.<br /> I let Conor wrap my hand in the ice pack. I rest my head on his shoulder.<br /> &quot;Did he hear me yelling?&quot; I whisper.<br /> &quot;Unfortunately, I heard every word,&quot; Hudson says.		Picks002		15	https://facebook.com/100095293115204	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I quickly left the hotel room, scared to see his embarrassment in the morning.<br /> <br /> One month later — PREGNANCY TEST: POSITIVE<br /> “It’s just you and me from now on my little angel.” I could never tell Logan, not with him seeing me as his little sister.<br /> “Lacey!” Logan burst into a panic waking up in an empty hotel room that morning.<br /> I didn’t expect that the next six years would drive Logan insane.<br /> He was not able to find me, the love of his life…<br /> ---<br /> &#039;Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who love beyond all faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles that nobody knows about&#039;<br /> ~ Farzana Baig<br /> <br /> Italy.<br /> Spain.<br /> France.<br /> England.<br /> Australia.<br /> There are so many amazing options but I can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn&#039;t just a vacation, it&#039;s more of a temporary staycation.<br /> &quot;Can I help you, ma&#039;am?&quot;<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> &quot;Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?&quot;<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I&#039;ve lost my qmind.<br /> &quot;Ma&#039;am...this is an airport, it&#039;s not a casino&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;I know that, sir, I&#039;m just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I&#039;m stuck on where to go&quot;<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> &quot;Let me guess, you&#039;re running away from a boy?&quot;<br /> &quot;Got it in one&quot;<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> Grown men who are mature don&#039;t do what he did.<br /> &quot;You really shouldn&#039;t let a man run you out of your own home, honey because the moment you give a man that type of power and control, it&#039;s hard to get it back&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, it&#039;s kind of hard to stay here when my fiance screwed my brother behind my back&quot;<br /> I say angrily while smiling a sad and pained smile as the guy behind the desk gasps dramatically and clutches at his invisible pearls.<br /> &quot;Oh my&quot;<br /> He says as he straightens his jacket and looks at me with a shocked and sympathetic expression.<br /> &quot;Well, if I can make a suggestion...London is always beautiful at this time of year&quot;<br /> London.<br /> I think to myself as I smile a real and genuine smile.<br /> This is the first time in four whole weeks that I&#039;ve smiled like this.<br /> I&#039;ve always wanted to visit London, England but for some reason, it just never happened.<br /> &quot;The UK has also got a lot of historical and cultural spots if you&#039;re interested in that type of stuff, not to mention their nightlife is lit&quot;<br /> He says the last bit while doing a little twerk before quickly getting himself together and looking around to see if anyone had seen him do it.<br /> &quot;Sorry ma&#039;am, that wasn&#039;t professional at all&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t worry about it&quot;<br /> I said while chuckling.<br /> &quot;It looks like I&#039;m going to London then, when does the next flight leave?&quot;<br /> &quot;In twenty minutes, ma&#039;am&quot;<br /> &quot;Great, book me a seat please, oh and make sure it&#039;s one way&quot;<br /> I say and the guy looks up at me with sympathetic eyes.<br /> He then arranges my ticket for me and books me on the next flight to London.<br /> I was so excited but I was also feeling really nervous as well, especially when I was handed my ticket and I was told what gate I had to go to.<br /> The reason why I felt this way is because this meant it was real, I was really leaving not just New York but also America, my home and right now with how I&#039;m feeling, it&#039;s going to be for good.<br /> I thank the worker who wishes me good luck as I head towards my gate and take a seat letting out a sigh as I did.<br /> The past four weeks have been super freaking crazy and stressful for me and I just can&#039;t wait to get away for a little while so that I can get over recent events, get myself together and work on myself mentally.<br /> I take a sip of my water as my mind drifts back to four weeks ago when all of this mess started.<br /> My fiance Dylan Tate and I were hosting our engagement party at the Ritz Carlton and it was supposed to be the party of the century.<br /> The Carpenter, Black and Tate families are the top three most powerful, influential and richest families in New York&#039;s elite and the fact that two of these families were joining together through marriage was a big freaking deal but I didn&#039;t care about any of that.<br /> I loved Dylan and I had loved him ever since I first set my eyes on him when I was sixteen, we were childhood sweethearts and had dated each other ever since our high school days.<br /> He&#039;s the love of my life, the man of my dreams, so when he proposed to me in Bali, the answer was a given and I couldn&#039;t have been any happier but then my whole world came crashing down the night of my engagement party, the night that was supposed to be one of the best nights of my life turned into pure hell.<br /> What happened was, Dylan had gone AWOL right before we were supposed to make the official announcement, so I went looking for him but I wasn&#039;t expecting to see what I saw when I finally found him.<br /> I found Dylan in our hotel room with my brother Luca and both had nothing on.<br /> I can&#039;t even begin to describe to you how painful it was to see the love of my life and my beloved older brother who I love so freaking much entangled the way that they were.<br /> I was so heartbroken and devastated that I didn&#039;t even stay to hear their sorry excuses.<br /> I quickly left the room and the hotel altogether because honestly, there&#039;s nothing they could say or even do that would be good enough for me to accept or even forgive.<br /> After I left the hotel, I went to a nearby bar where I drank all of my pain and sorrows away.<br /> I ended up getting so freaking drunk that I found myself in a hotel room losing my innocence to some strange guy or at least that&#039;s what I thought at the time.<br /> When I woke up the next morning, I realised the guy who I had been intimate with and gave my precious flower to was none other than New York&#039;s most eligible bachelor Logan Black who is also the best friend of my eldest brother Justin.<br /> I was in so much shock and I couldn&#039;t believe I had been with Logan.<br /> I instantly freaked out and panicked because I didn&#039;t know how Logan was going to react when he woke up and realised he&#039;d had been with me, the girl he had always seen as his younger sister and I really didn&#039;t wanna to stay to find out, so I quickly got dressed and left the hotel room.<br /> I then went home where of course, I found out I was the villain of my story because I had left my engagement party without a word and had shown up the next morning literally doing the walk of shame.<br /> My parents questioned me about where I had been? who I had been with? why did I leave? how could I embarrass the Carpenter and Tate familys the way that I did? you know all that blah, blah, blah BS.<br /> Of course, Luca and Dylan didn&#039;t say anything and they were only too happy to throw me to the wolves which broke my heart even further because they were supposed to love me, yet they didn&#039;t care and they stood there allowing me to take the brunt of the blame for last night when it was all their fault.<br /> Anyway, I took all of the abuse and all hell broke loose when I told them that the wedding was off and I didn&#039;t want to marry Dylan anymore which angered my parents, more specifically my dad who hit me for the first time in my life and he demanded or I should say he commanded me to still go through with the wedding.<br /> Even that fake piece of trash Dylan acted like a love-sick victim and begged me not to cancel the wedding and even had the nerve to say he&#039;d forgive me, you know ME for MY indiscretions, the cheeky man but I refused to budge even despite my dad&#039;s determination for it to still go ahead.<br /> I didn&#039;t wanna fight them anymore, so I let them all think they had won, so while everyone was planning the wedding of the century, I was making plans of my own to leave and get away.<br /> I really didn&#039;t want to leave because at the end of the day, my family are still my family and I love them so much but I knew I could never forgive them, especially Luca.<br /> Luca was my best friend growing up and I was the closest to him out of all of my brothers which is why this is so devastating to me.<br /> It&#039;s also the reason why I stopped myself from publically dragging Luca and Dylan out of the closet and outing them to the world so that everyone would know I wasn&#039;t the big, bad wolf in this story because deep down inside of me, I still do love them both and I don&#039;t want to hurt either of them.<br /> There&#039;s also another reason why I&#039;m leaving or I should say this was the final nail in the coffin if you will and that reason is because I&#039;m pregnant with Logan&#039;s baby.<br /> I knew my parents would flip their lids when they found out and they&#039;d either assume Dylan is the father and would use my baby to make the wedding happen sooner or they&#039;d wanna know who the real father is and if they learned Logan is the father then they&#039;d force me to marry him to save face.<br /> I didn&#039;t want either of those options, I didn&#039;t want Dylan and I didn&#039;t want Logan, I just wanted me and my baby, so I packed a bag and grabbed as much cash as I could because I didn&#039;t wanna take any cards with me in case they tried to track me down and I headed straight for JFK airport hoping to start a new life.<br /> I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the boarding call for my flight.<br /> I let out a breath and smiled as I thought to myself this is it whilst placing a hand on my stomach.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s just you and me from now on my little angel&quot;<br /> I take a final deep breath in and slowly release it before standing up and grabbing my bags.<br /> I then head towards my gate and my new life in London, England.<br /> Six Years Later...<br /> <br /> &quot;KIDS!!, BREAKFAST IS READY!!&quot;<br /> &quot;OK, MUM!!&quot;<br /> I plate up mine and the kid&#039;s breakfasts and place them on the table along with four cups of orange juice and a cup of coffee for myself.<br /> I was grabbing a few condiments for the table when my three babies came barrelling into the room with my youngest son Dayton looking like he was going to a Marvel or DC convention.<br /> &quot;Dayton baby, I thought I told you all to get ready for school?&quot;<br /> &quot;You did and I did&quot;<br /> He said cheekily and I rolled my eyes.<br /> &quot;Son, you can&#039;t wear your Batman mask and cape to school&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not? I look cool&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;Yes I know you do, son but you can&#039;t just wear it&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s the rules, Dayton, we have to wear our school uniforms and nothing else&quot;<br /> My one and only baby girl says before taking a sip of her drink.<br /> &quot;But Elijah gets to wear his Spiderman costume every day, mum&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s because Elijah is autistic, baby and the school are trying to make his school life a little bit easier and make it as comfortable as possible for him&quot;<br /> I tell him for the umpteenth time and he drops his head in defeat.<br /> &quot;Ok, fine...can I wear it after school?&quot;<br /> He asks and I smile.<br /> &quot;Of course, you can&quot;<br /> I bend down and give him a kiss.<br /> &quot;Now come and eat your breakfast before it gets all cold and soggy&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok, mum&quot;<br /> Dayton and I take our seats and my eldest baby, my firstborn Logan couldn&#039;t resist making a comment about his brother&#039;s attire.<br /> &quot;You look like a nerd, Dayton&quot;<br /> &quot;Says the one who is reading a chemistry book at the breakfast table&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s biology actually and it doesn&#039;t hurt to want to warm your brain up before school&quot;<br /> &quot;That makes no sense at all&quot;<br /> Dayton says while rolling his eyes.<br /> &quot;Actually it does, Dayton, it&#039;s just like when you go to the gym, you warm up first, right? Logan reading a book before school is like a warm-up for him to go and learn&quot;<br /> Why did that make so much sense?.<br /> I mean, don&#039;t get me wrong, my babies are smart, actually, they&#039;re super smart, so it shouldn&#039;t be surprising or shocking to me that they&#039;d say something clever but it is every single time.<br /> &quot;Ok guys, knock it off and eat, please&quot;<br /> We all eat our food and I couldn&#039;t keep my eyes off my three bundles of joy as we ate.<br /> It was one of the biggest shocks of my life when I found out I was expecting triplets and I near fainted in the doctor&#039;s office, especially when my mind started going into overdrive about things like giving birth but thankfully the pregnancy and the birth went better than I expected because I had my best friend Carmella there with me and she&#039;s been there for me ever since.<br /> My kids are my entire life and have been ever since I left New York six years ago.<br /> I&#039;ve got two handsome boys and a beautiful little girl who have all just turned five years old and they&#039;re the lights of my life.<br /> My eldest son is Logan David Junior, yes I named him after his biological father and his paternal grandfather David Black which is something that I never planned on doing at first but as soon as I gave birth to him and I held him for the very first time, I knew that I couldn&#039;t give him any other name.<br /> Logan is my quiet child and he&#039;s very introverted compared to his siblings, he also loves to learn new things and is always either studying, reading a book, watching educational programmes or looking up something educational on the internet.<br /> He&#039;s not as sociable as his brother and sister but he still likes to have fun and hang out with other kids his age just as long as he knows and trusts them.<br /> My baby is also obsessed with science and computers and is constantly learning the ins and outs of them both, hence why he&#039;s currently reading a biology book while he&#039;s eating his eggs.<br /> All three of my kids are very skilled musically and Logan is one hell of a pianist.<br /> He&#039;s won so many awards for it and he even performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety performance in front of the royal family last year which made me one hell of a proud momma wolf.<br /> Then there&#039;s my youngest son Dayton James who is named after my father.<br /> Dayton is my little troublemaker, he&#039;s my cheeky child who has got one hell of a smartass mouth and he loves to joke around and play pranks on people which I hate and I&#039;m trying to knock it out of him but it&#039;s hard, especially when he religiously watches Home Alone because he says the main character Kevin is his idol.<br /> I really should&#039;ve given Dayton the middle name Liam after my big brother because he&#039;s just like his uncle in every way possible, even his laugh is the same as Liam&#039;s.<br /> Despite being a Johnny Knoxville in training, Dayton is a mathematician which is something he must&#039;ve gotten from his dad because I&#039;m dumb as a chicken when it comes to numbers, he also loves the drums which fits perfectly with his personality and lately, he&#039;s been taking air guitar lessons with a tutor.<br /> Then there&#039;s my little princess, my daughter Teddy Louise who I named after my mom.<br /> Teddy is a little girly girl who is obsessed with Disney, she loves to get dressed up and look pretty but she&#039;s also not afraid to get her hands dirty.<br /> She loves it when it rains because she gets to stomp around in puddles but her favourite weather is when it snows because she loves to build snowmen and make snow angels.<br /> Teddy also loves to bake and can make pretty much anything but her favourite thing to bake is cupcakes because she loves to decorate them with different icing and sprinkles.<br /> She&#039;s obsessed with many forms of art and loves to learn about the history of different famous artists, especially the likes of Picasso and Van Gogh, they really intrigue her for some reason.<br /> Teddy also loves to play the flute and can play many different beautiful melodies on it but she&#039;s not as into it as her older brothers are with their instruments.<br /> All three of my kids are incredibly smart and they attend a special school for the gifted after they were referred there by their previous school when they all started showing signs of being child prodigies.<br /> I always knew my kids were special and were more intelligent than most other kids their ages but I never in my wildest dreams would have ever thought that one let alone all three of my babies would be child prodigies because I always believed they were rare like one in a million type of rare, yet I managed to birth three, that&#039;s crazy.<br /> &quot;Mum&quot;<br /> Dayton&#039;s cute, adorable voice broke me from my thoughts.<br /> &quot;Yes, baby&quot;<br /> &quot;Can I have some more juice, please?&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course you can, do you two want some more as well?&quot;<br /> I ask Logan and Teddy who nod their hands.<br /> I grab the jug of juice and fill up their glasses before sitting back down in my chair.<br /> &quot;Thanks, mum&quot;<br /> My babies said in unison while smiling and I smiled back at them.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re welcome, babies&quot;<br /> I said as I heard a noise coming from the front door which I knew was the mail.<br /> I once again get up from my chair and go to see what junk I&#039;ve been sent today.<br /> I wasn&#039;t expecting anything important because all of my bills have been paid for and are up to date, so I wasn&#039;t expecting anything more than just junk mail and takeaway leaflets which they seriously need to stop giving us, the internet is a thing, folks.<br /> I let out a breath as I look through the pile but my eyes narrowed and I was confused/scared when one of the letters caught my attention for several reasons.<br /> The first reason is because of the American stamps and the address which are in the corners of the envelope.<br /> The latter is something the majority of the UK don&#039;t do, so that struck me as odd and the second reason is the very familiar handwriting on it which I immediately recognised as my grandfather Joseph&#039;s handwriting.<br /> My heart was beating a mile a minute and my anxiety had spiked as I continued to look at the envelope and they got worse as my fingers danced over the Christmas stamp which had been used to seal the letter.<br /> I didn&#039;t know what was in the letter but it was enough to make me feel panicked and nervous because nobody from my previous life except for Carmella knows where I live now, so how in on earth has my grandpa found out where I am? and why is he writing to me? what does he want?.<br /> &quot;Mum, we need to go, we&#039;re going to be late&quot;<br /> Teddy says and I look up to see all three of my kids standing in the hallway putting on their coats, hats, scarves and gloves.<br /> It&#039;s December and the weather is cold which is something I&#039;m used to as a native of New York but in the UK, the mornings always seem really bitter, so I make sure we&#039;re all wrapped up warm whenever we leave the house.<br /> I place the pile of letters on the side cabinet and go to put on my coat and accessories before grabbing my bag and making sure I&#039;ve got everything I need including my phone, purse, house keys and car keys.<br /> &quot;Are you ready to go, babies?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yep&quot;<br /> &quot;Mmm-hmm&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, mum&quot;<br /> The kids all say at the same time.<br /> &quot;Have you got your book bags and packed lunches?&quot;<br /> I ask them and they all nod their heads.<br /> &quot;Ok, let&#039;s go&quot;<br /> We leave our home and head towards the car.<br /> I make sure all of the kids are safely strapped in before getting in myself, we then set off for their school as we sing along to the Christmas songs which were playing on the radio.<br /> Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year and it&#039;s also my kids favourite as well.<br /> This time of year is also always really bittersweet for me because Christmas with my family used to be amazing and we&#039;d always have so much fun.<br /> It was the one time of the year when we&#039;d all gather together and stay at my parent&#039;s mansion for the entire holiday and we&#039;d celebrate it in style.<br /> I really wish I could go back to those times.<br /> There&#039;s nothing I&#039;d love more than for my babies to have a REAL family Christmas with our family maybe even with their father and his family but I highly doubt this will happen anytime soon.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s crazy how fast our lives can change within the blink of an eye and sometimes you don&#039;t even know it&#039;s happening until it&#039;s already happened.<br /> The past six years have been a crazy whirlwind and I&#039;ve had to get used to a lot of changes in my life since I moved to London but now I&#039;m happily settled and living my best life, well, I&#039;m living as great of a life as I possibly can without my beloved family here with me.<br /> There was a time when my family and I were extremely close, we would always see and talk with each other every day and we always did anything and everything for one another but all of that changed and I saw a totally different side to my family after Dylan and Luca&#039;s betrayal.<br /> I always used to think I had the perfect family, the perfect parents, the perfect grandparents and the perfect older brothers and in a way, I still feel that way about them but I also can&#039;t forget the immediate change in them when I found out my older brother was screwing my fiance.<br /> The betrayal left me a heartbroken mess and it changed my entire life forever, it also changed all of the plans I had made for my future.<br /> Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a school teacher, I wanted to teach the future generation and prepare them for the next stages of their lives.<br /> A few months before everything happened six years ago, I was offered a place at one of the best colleges in New York to get my teaching degree but then my relationship broke down and the perfect future I had planned with Dylan had gone up in flames along with everything else.<br /> I no longer had any desire to get my teaching degree but I needed to find a steady income so that I could provide for myself and the triplets because I knew my savings which was a very substantial amount of money wouldn&#039;t last me forever.<br /> I wasn&#039;t used to living like this because I was born a millionaire heiress, I had always lived a life of luxury and I never had to worry about anything, so to now live knowing money was running out was kind of scary, especially since I now had three extra mouths to feed and I didn&#039;t want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong I wasn&#039;t a spoiled little rich girl or anything like that but I lived a comfortable life with no worries and I wanted the same for my kids as well.<br /> I didn&#039;t want them to grow up worrying about things that they shouldn&#039;t have to which I know they would&#039;ve done because they&#039;re really smart and they would&#039;ve immediately sensed when something was wrong.<br /> Anyway, I knew I needed to make some decent money and fast but I didn&#039;t know how.<br /> That was until one day when I was watching some soppy rom-com movie which was based on some old book and it unlocked a brand new passion inside of me, a passion which I never knew existed if I&#039;m being perfectly honest with you.<br /> I always loved to read and loved nothing more than to get lost in a good book but I never once saw myself as a writer because I didn&#039;t think I was creative enough to be one.<br /> All of that changed as soon as I put pen to paper or my fingers to my laptop I should say and that&#039;s when magic happened.<br /> Within two months, I had finished and completed my first book The Billionaire&#039;s Secret Baby which later turned into a five-part series when my fans demanded more from me.<br /> The series was a huge hit and before I knew it, I was a world-famous author, I was successful and I was rolling in the money, most of which I&#039;ve either invested or I&#039;ve put into different bank accounts for me and my kids for when they&#039;re older.<br /> The rest of the money I used to buy us our current home and everything we needed to furnish it and I also bought myself a decent car as well.<br /> I mean, I&#039;m not at Donald Trump&#039;s level of rich but I&#039;ve got enough money for me and the triplets to live happy and comfortable lives together.<br /> Right now I&#039;m in my office working on a new book and a new series but for some strange reason, I can&#039;t seem to concentrate and for the first time in my writing career, I&#039;ve got writer&#039;s block.<br /> I let out a sigh as I take off my glasses and rub the bridge of my nose.<br /> This is so frustrating and annoying.<br /> The worst thing for a writer to experience is knowing what you want to write and how you want to write it but being unable to articulate it in the right way and have it make sense.<br /> There have been many times in the past where I&#039;ve written something and when I&#039;ve read it back I was baffled. this makes absolutely no sense.<br /> I looked back at the screen and decided I needed to take a break, so I got up and went into the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee and something to eat.<br /> I didn&#039;t really have much of an appetite but I knew if I didn&#039;t eat something now then I probably wouldn&#039;t have anything to eat until dinner later on which wouldn&#039;t do me any good.<br /> You need to be healthy in your mind, body and soul in order to do anything and I can&#039;t focus on writing a great story if I&#039;m pushing myself without resting or eating.<br /> I was sitting on the couch and eating my food with the television on in the background which I wasn&#039;t watching, it was just on for background noise because I hate silence and that&#039;s all I ever seem to have in this house when the kids aren&#039;t here.<br /> Anyway, the T.V. quickly caught my attention when the annoying presenter with a high-pitched squeaky voice, who was wearing more make-up than a drag queen mentioned several familiar names which piqued my interest, one of which and the gossip about him almost had me choking on my coffee.<br /> &quot;Hello everyone and welcome to the Hollywood Daily, it&#039;s been a busy week for many of the Hollywood elite, more specifically those within the affluent Carpenter and Black families&quot;<br /> The presenter said with a huge grin on her face.<br /> The first piece of news she was gossiping about was my sister-in-law Sabrina launching two new clothing lines, one is a maternity line and one is for kids which will be released after Christmas.<br /> This will be her third and fourth lines that she&#039;s released, the first one being a bikini line and the second one was an undergarment line which she worked on with my mom.<br /> &quot;Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen because the latest announcement from the Carpenter family is one that is going to break all of our precious little hearts, Luca Carpenter the youngest son of James and Louise Carpenter has come out as gay&quot;<br /> This is the news which had me almost choking on my coffee.<br /> What does she mean he&#039;s come out as gay?.<br /> Didn&#039;t he do that six years ago?.<br /> &quot;According to a statement released earlier today, Luca said it&#039;s taken me a very long time to finally accept who and what I am and now I can proudly say that I&#039;m a gay man&quot;<br /> Holy cow.<br /> &quot;But that&#039;s not the most shocking part of the statement, the part which has left many of the public including fans of the family baffled and scratching their heads in confusion is when Luca also confessed his undying love for his soulmate and the love of his life Dylan Tate...does that name ring a bell? well, it should do because Dylan is the eldest son and heir of Lachlan and Sandra Tate and he&#039;s the former fiance of Luca&#039;s younger sister Lacey Carpenter who has been M.I.A for the past six years, are Luca and Dylan the reason for her disappearance from the limelight? has this love story been going on for a lot longer than the Carpenters want us to believe? this is something we may never know unless Luca, Dylan or even Lacey herself comes out and explains it to us&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe this.<br /> It&#039;s a good job I legally changed my name six years ago before I gave birth to my kids because if I didn&#039;t, then this could have caused a lot of trouble for me and my kiddies.<br /> &quot;Moving on, we&#039;ve got everyone&#039;s favourite billionaire playboy Logan Black who is as much known for his dating life as he is for his wealth, businesses and modelling career, the fitness model and business mogul is known for having a different woman on his arm every week but is his bachelor life officially over? it seems so after the sexy hunk was spotted shopping at one of New York&#039;s most expensive jewellery stores with singer and actress GiGi Addams&quot;<br /> What?.<br /> It hurt my heart to hear about Logan settling down with someone else, especially with a snake like GiGi Addams.<br /> Deep down in my heart, I knew why it hurt me so much but I just didn&#039;t want to admit to it.<br /> I had always had a crush on Logan ever since I was a kid and I think somewhere over the years, that crush manifested into something more but I really didn&#039;t want to confess to those feelings because he&#039;s my older brother&#039;s best friend and also because of Dylan, not to mention Logan is everything I hate in a man.<br /> He&#039;s cocky and conceited and he thinks if the world doesn&#039;t revolve around him then it should or at least that&#039;s how he was six years ago, I don&#039;t know if he&#039;s changed at all since I left the States.<br /> I couldn&#039;t help but smile a sad and bittersweet smile as the presenter continued to talk about my family and those who used to be close to me and it really hurt my heart because I miss them so freaking much and I hate hearing about them and what&#039;s new in their lives through channels like this.<br /> Changes are a natural part of life but sometimes it&#039;s the ones you weren&#039;t expecting that cause you the most pain and sorrow but also the most happiness as well.<br /> ...<br /> Open the app and continue reading the rest of the story . 👉<br /> (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the 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So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;The Return of the God of War&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		Hot style novel		9359	https://facebook.com/100083332361004	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012015	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		937095931452160		2.7556488890498E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000677210431		feelingwonderful.club	Watch more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290132	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435302361_1440212993284427_8006077913847962900_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Rv7I3YDfsW0Ab4Zza18&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA2pPk81KTwXrjmpgsMCBBjhmbu6UQAbTjlylQjDoEqqQ&oe=6618FA3D	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435430231_3359384584354915_7871663352521913448_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=A3usTFHU1k0Ab4k64S4&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBQYlXP_qYA3i6PthjeuXyL7w5apodtNIR8l1e1nBvxpQ&oe=6618D608			0	3	Nights were the worst, every toss and turn a reminder of my Neuropathic pain. But then, this quick little trick gave me my first full night&#039;s sleep in years.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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1011357	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031128		455		1111509923221926	1	1.4645743178279E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	111924688562390		0	Lov002			120207019356630014		a.weloveread.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.weloveread.com/ad/bG92ZXJlYWQvMTQzMDU0LzIwMjQwNDA3MTM0MDAwL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468545	1.1192468856239E+14	Lov002	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435467250_801149735259966_2065238561897190745_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mariXmTZzAwAb6wHEzS&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfB-JPNI2tHCsdiyFoBCy1u-xdA17WgSHrHRgM1Q_vNiuA&oe=6618DBDD	person_profile	0	Lov002	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435401788_356698063434762_6634819599081768642_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=WqvLp0pM7YgAb5lhy1u&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAbZ6S-c4bM6m7DacPTzMq25BWd-D7B6MvMgkQkk85WmQ&oe=6618E814			0	3	After the doctor&#039;s office, I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman. The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Lov002		47	https://facebook.com/100092720766465	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011394	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526153	1726031128		455		1361658198562456	1	4.6189287617635E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	102114825976458		0	The novels			120207703019390429		page.joyreadings.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Free reading with Title "Love at the Wrong Table"		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=4685&brand=2&app=0&ppid=1635&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120207703008590429&ori_adset_id=120207703008990429&ori_ad_id=120207703017580429		1712485283	1.0211482597646E+14	The novels	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435660567_1100629377901513_4176180761607550513_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=RqWu3V0Hl7sAb7OjTD_&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCkV9REvSAba8BIzU5Xd0RBCr4pOyKlYKw06NkoZKbOgg&oe=6618CD83	person_profile	0	The novels	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436269471_2375997969456732_1291193187490269000_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=24W_20ZGaf8Ab7USj__&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAvyM-72uK2v1sErQnCV-3Jy9gTTsPmGNpPdt7VJ1zfiQ&oe=6618D79E			0	3	A male gynecologist went to the wrong table on a blind date, but he didn&#039;t expect that a female CEO with a net worth of tens of billions would be interested in him.<br /> ............................................................................................................................................................<br /> “I know, Mom. I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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1011654	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031128		455		395181109953958	1	3.614270963548E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102363239488500		0	Pain Free Living Tips			120208032312210364		secure.healthylabco.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Relieve Sciatica At Home	Sciatica Relief In 30 Days	https://secure.healthylabco.com/ortho-wrap-hip-brace-new-advertorial?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium={{campaign.name}}&utm_campaign={{adset.name}}&utm_content={{ad.name}}		1712498274	1.023632394885E+14	Pain Free Living Tips	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435399725_725887933092066_4214256868887459429_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yA4KHe1QUu8Ab6T7M53&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBM2kzJIOEU2e0HvBOfBH6h1Qd655y_aLYOKssz0o5Q_w&oe=6618E7BE	person_profile	0	Pain Free Living Tips	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435585564_1482891318959020_5062128343357888486_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7Zez6dxiZ7sAb6rkftf&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAz9KiMsm5Z_23vKTzQLgZJFSUOeGL1ca-1hhCaUJAMSA&oe=6618DA0B			0	3	&quot;For years I suffered from sciatica, but when a physical therapist recommended this to me, everything changed&quot;. Tap the &quot;Learn More&quot; button to discover the root cause of sciatica and how to achieve long-term relief at home.<br /> <br /> Click here to learn more -&gt; <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.healthylabco.com%2Fortho-wrap-hip-brace-new-advertorial&amp;h=AT0diZWKaLTWinEuSEt13VPxlwWgHvOSav3HZDqhvpu9D3LPuHLDna0wBkEKvDzS4H-wLE5_hwG-JGyYumy8Nd-FubqIE33f4wajt6-BqvcxeX4rbKW47-U_KUzNkfZoJnRKWYeaHfQJVB5aL_bGdg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://secure.healthylabco.com/ortho-wrap-hip-brace-new-advertorial</a>		Pain Free Living Tips		1204	https://facebook.com/100090321866566	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012017	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		1439142453364919		2.7556488890498E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000677240431		feelingwonderful.club	Watch more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290131	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435495633_1144114899943767_6230996532633991829_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KuQV7cVM-PQAb7Wfbw2&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBEjBO3ga12b_sJlplTH56sFYkR51c54Ea2-fMnd3X5-A&oe=6618FE70	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435469569_1069699334101824_6415304361682425245_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x73cBc6g0-8Ab6vL8Xt&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfB7P_-dmb4DxW9qQT44iJ8CbZMAYG7VkAXPC8J4tvyB6A&oe=6618E3BC			0	3	Nights were the worst, every toss and turn a reminder of my Neuropathic pain. But then, this quick little trick gave me my first full night&#039;s sleep in years.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011845	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031128		455		431808889388049		1.1898126853576E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456143530566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434640	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435180521_829330475698237_5190419463358362705_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LPplsF4hw-UAb6p3woO&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBuTg3BQOcnKeBpiiFyiZrOQxi9yRli2y915rWc9EXMRg&oe=6618E54E	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435195356_971142017863559_5966607984876858642_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=NyCjdTq5pzcAb4Tsnm4&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBVP-6va3LxnpTbxNLQirC44zLeM-F1NFMtmMLWzMSfbQ&oe=6618FA94			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011990	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031128		455		928277952643834	1	1.5135685395148E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	2064393377185860		0	The New Find			120208153317690676		www.thenewfind.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Get Paingone Plus up to 40% Off Today	✅ 60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://thenewfind.com/blogs/featured/paingone		1711480669	2.0643933771859E+15	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434140014_430419339500435_3402541090913996887_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=3_CKSigs4aUAb5qqBiy&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCK6_vJFxuAQfmYqjoGHALg_va1apNfCjNtW2F6Yw--Ng&oe=6618EDD5	person_profile	0	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434192290_1882601105529444_5342760901736991531_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=D-ZL2G47lgQAb78SSUm&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfC8ARm4FAj7xas5meSYTfh4y8KI_urqj81DlEU5wTWjhQ&oe=6618ED55			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &quot;Bought the Paingone Plus to help with my shoulder pain. It does exactly as advertised as I can target the specific muscles and areas that are causing me issues. I was very surprised at how powerful it is and I can even use it on my piriformis. I have a Tens unit with the multiple sticky pads that I had been using but this is so much quicker and easier (not to mention cleaner). Its so great to just be able to grab it and do a little therapy as opposed to a big drawn out process. I would definitely recommend it!&quot; - John P.<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Paingone Plus is a small pen-shaped TENS device that quickly and effectively relieves acute and chronic pain anywhere, all naturally 😌. It&#039;s 100% drug-free and can be used all day every day!<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> 💯 Over 300+ 5-Star Reviews &amp; Counting!<br /> 👨‍⚕ Scientifically Proven TENS Tech, Doctor Created &amp; FDA Cleared<br /> 🙌 Relieves Back, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hand, Foot, Wrist, and Arm Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Cramps, Athletic Pain &amp; More<br /> 🌿 100% Drug-Free, Safe &amp; Effective<br /> 💎 Reusable and Built to Last for Years<br /> ✈ Portable, Wireless &amp; No Charging Required<br /> 👉 As Seen On: NBC, NEWSnet, FOX &amp; More<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Click ‘LEARN MORE’ to claim your discount with a risk-free 60 day trial!		The New Find		35481	https://facebook.com/thenewfind	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012125	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		1074294833659355	3	1.4161481159374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991864760556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436068	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435988507_1008469850987935_7944221199900441369_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=oOc6YxNAIpkAb5USh4H&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB-36qyJbJmefylwvcgm5aAvBE_xEifBZDOK88w7MdRyw&oe=6618E843	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436119939_955381056120494_1329605383519819748_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ojpO9aQiSRAAb60ZRB-&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDya7F6etJ3NlU3iX0liHfUsZ2thDFDAcY7Mp4eAN7nTA&oe=6618E591			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012130	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		1103356954330139	3	3.5870684716762E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991857780556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436075	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435460654_2185131238490633_3607651311136098050_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5vctimrBR34Ab6VOUpj&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBRLHfkowMxhR9MP-I56h-bgrm_JbSTQu118evfal-Tgw&oe=6618DEE4	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435422292_1085282296034223_4404203912886282987_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-uvnPSCVajYAb7IJHmW&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBEiiMiJf3kaZ_iDSHn-gQUoPoSkdVnzuVj9js6UNAAvg&oe=6618D945			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011065	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526148	1726031128		455		870911504794562	1	7.3852728948947E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	175537252604114		0	Nerve Renew			120206367875080303		nerverenew.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	Bye Bye Nerve Discomfort - 52% OFF 3 Month Supply [Limited Time]!	{{product.description}}	https://nerverenew.com/pages/landers-nr3pk-99		1708112363	1.7553725260411E+14	Nerve Renew	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428602946_403775235480591_1135330395471023346_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=TEFu9XBukMsAb4YEhfP&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfD9OU9aBJ2L8wOVMbvBUO63opKK9uF_OFTRAVaBxHwa5g&oe=6618DA63	person_profile	0	Nerve Renew	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428606515_1123768588810169_7302562907702704542_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Nl7muRRyQo8Ab7p79Ae&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBb9Z9f_WdXXn_SFLjRfa1nDeiVtQUSjtNjblgeixgpuw&oe=6618F4F0			0	3	Tired of nerve discomfort and weakness? 😫 Re-order Nerve Renew today to experience targeted relief and enjoy healthier nerve function! And now, for a limited time, take advantage of the special offer below to get 3 bottles for just $99 (reg. $207)! But hurry, supplies are limited! Claim your discounted Nerve Renew bundle & save 52% OFF the reg price now 👉 https://nerverenew.com/pages/landers-nr3pk-99		Nerve Renew		102275	https://facebook.com/NerveHealthGroup	0		LEARN_MORE						1712300400		View Edit Delete
1011076	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526148	1726031129		455		3664090753862845	1	2.5193556149105E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	175537252604114		0	Nerve Renew			120207281981320303		nerverenew.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	Bye Bye Nerve Discomfort - 52% OFF 3 Month Supply [Limited Time]!	{{product.description}}	https://nerverenew.com/pages/landers-nr3pk-99		1709758914	1.7553725260411E+14	Nerve Renew	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/429584748_1489364328294422_7609598634726985911_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Qg_tuf0fzRoAb7NU7f5&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDIuULLLm7SAKHgf0QZECDEi-7Rs54YARykpvwFKCRdhA&oe=6618E5D1	person_profile	0	Nerve Renew	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428709920_205296176009929_1403153867067158419_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=kCnoK794pgkAb5aGWB4&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDge25EtiF9gpWNUKr0paKOTazr5Rvz9eCOHZYcQAzkuA&oe=6618F4E0			0	3	Tired of nerve discomfort and weakness? 😫 Re-order Nerve Renew today to experience targeted relief and enjoy healthier nerve function! And now, for a limited time, take advantage of the special offer below to get 3 bottles for just $99 (reg. $207)! But hurry, supplies are limited! Claim your discounted Nerve Renew bundle & save 52% OFF the reg price now 👉 https://nerverenew.com/pages/landers-nr3pk-99		Nerve Renew		102275	https://facebook.com/NerveHealthGroup	0		LEARN_MORE						1712300400		View Edit Delete
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1011124	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031129		455		227881813715194	1	9.8186138666116E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	107631418945071		0	Soundscapes of Love			120209921968280294		play.google.com	Install now		NONE	video	Read with Your Ears➤➤		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios		1712477142	1.0763141894507E+14	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435302087_25204175192561870_9189464060301733544_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=TCuTZS32tsEAb43A2Sj&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB8J8SfRq_EVGbmq34OcZUdNeZUSahYDNZuNRUa73dw2A&oe=6618F159	person_profile	0	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435315573_418952127550115_5164820558061678131_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=JOHjizNF--4Ab4PfjPK&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDPZtbcWJO9iHo5bD5PT0zeBXtJ2pf87CEzI_NmlLkZdA&oe=6618DF4D			0	3	&quot;Justin, though you are my twin sister&#039;s mate. My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Soundscapes of Love		1	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face.”<br /> I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful.<br /> But my mate left without any remorse.<br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world.<br /> ————————<br /> KEILAH <br /> The Blind Princess of Belmont—everybody has heard rumors about this mysterious woman, but nobody outside of the castle has ever seen her existence. <br /> Keilah Lunette Lockhart—the name that no one has ever heard about. Hidden deep within the castle grounds, I have been isolated all my life after the death of my parents. <br /> Today marks the day that all of the members of the royal family gather in the main castle because of the rumored engagement of the precious princess and my cousin—Isabelle Diane Lockhart. <br /> I stood in front of the back door and shook my hands in nervousness. I was about to head in when I heard my aunt Grace speak. <br /> “She’s not going to come, is she?” Queen Grace chuckled as she took a sip of her tea. <br /> “Most definitely not,” Princess Sofia said. “She has some guts to show her monstrous face here on the day that Prince Enzo arrives.” <br /> “She definitely shouldn’t come if she doesn’t want to be the laughingstock of the event,” Prince Finn added, causing the table of royals to burst into laughter. <br /> I cast my head to the ground and pursed my lips together. They&#039;re talking about me again, huh? <br /> I heard the main door open, followed by the sound of the King&#039;s voice. <br /> “What’s with all the laughter when I’m still not around?” King Leo entered the room and smoothly interrupted their conversation. <br /> “It’s nothing,” Queen Grace, his wife, said. “We’re just talking about a nobody.” <br /> “Well, you better settle down. Isabelle is about to come down any minute now.” <br /> Princess Evelyn clapped her hands in excitement. “I can’t wait! She’s going to be so beautiful.” <br /> Grace boastfully smiled. “When has my daughter ever been ugly?&quot;<br /> I heard the sound of the door opening once more and inferred that Princess Isabelle had entered the room. Everybody beamed at her arrival, and she was immediately greeted with a warm welcome as she sat down. <br /> “You look beautiful, my darling,” Grace exclaimed. “You’re going to capture Prince Enzo’s heart in an instant.” <br /> “I hope so, mom. It’s been nerve-wracking ever since the news came out,” Isabelle gracefully responded. <br /> Grace chuckled in reassurance. “You don’t have to worry about anything.” <br /> “That’s right,” Violet chimed in. “You’re perfect, Isabelle.” <br /> This is probably a good time to come in, right? <br /> I didn&#039;t think about it any further and twisted the doorknob open, silently entering the room. <br /> I thought that I went in discretely, but when the room turned silent, I knew that they had noticed my presence. I stood there for a while, just internalizing everything that was happening. <br /> “I can’t believe she actually came,” Nolan sneered. <br /> “Such a thick face she has,” Violet added. <br /> There are some times when my blindness becomes convenient, and this is one of those situations. <br /> At this moment, I couldn’t see the hateful gazes being thrown my way. However, I sure can feel them. <br /> I bowed my head and still decided to greet them despite their hostility. <br /> “Good morning, everyone. I had come to congratulate Isabelle on her engagement,” I smiled, although it couldn’t be seen through the sheer cloak. <br /> “I’m surprised you even heard about the news,” Nolan chimed. “You were about to rot in your cottage from hiding away from us.” <br /> I looked down to the ground and muttered a small apology. I didn&#039;t want to hide away from the cottage, but whenever I came here, I always came home with a new bruise and a broken heart. <br /> “Is there a seat for me?” I asked, quickly changing the topic. <br /> My other relatives stayed silent, but Isabelle, the only relative I considered a genuine person, held onto my hand and led me to one of the seats. <br /> “You may leave, Weston,” Isabelle said to my helper, who trudged behind me. <br /> Weston was hesitant to leave the room, but I held onto his hand and nodded my head. <br /> &quot;You can leave. I&#039;ll see you back in the house.&quot; <br /> “I’ll be right outside, princess,” Weston bows before leaving the room. <br /> I thanked Isabelle as I sat down on the chairs. I didn&#039;t know much about the prince that Isabelle was supposed to marry, but I heard that he&#039;s quite handsome and famous. I silently waited for his arrival in my seat, but it seemed like my relatives had other plans. <br /> “Isn’t it amazing?” Violet exclaimed. “Isabelle was actually chosen by Prince Enzo—the hottest Alpha of today’s era! I heard he has really high standards, so Isabelle must be something great for him to choose her.” <br /> Isabelle hummed while I fondly listened. However, my smile quickly dropped when I heard my aunt Grace’s next words. <br /> “Of course. What do you expect? My dearest daughter is also an Alpha. An Alpha is fit for an Alpha. Not a lowly omega,” she sneered. <br /> I knew that the queen was talking about me because nobody else in the room was an omega. <br /> “Well, a Lockhart must at least be a Beta. I don’t even know how a royal princess could be an omega, and she actually thinks that she’d be worthy to meet the prince. I feel like she has an inner agenda of wanting to capture the prince’s heart,” Sofia added. <br /> They weren’t throwing any names, but I already knew. <br /> That’s how it has always been. Werewolves were segregated into three separate groups—the Alphas, the strongest of the pack. They are naturally strong, attractive, and a rare part of the population. Once you’re born an Alpha, you’re practically at the top. <br /> Next, the Betas, the ones who make up most of the population. They can be dispatched in any kind of job, and are great followers. They aren’t as strong and attractive as Alphas, but they are accepted within society since they’re deemed as the most “normal.” <br /> And lastly, the omegas—the weakest and the most vulnerable ones. They don’t have any innate abilities, and for most people, they exist for one reason only—for breeding. It’s not like an omega can hide their identity, too, since they emit a sweeter scent than others. However, now that the times have changed, some people are becoming more open to accepting omegas as an equal part of society. <br /> Yet it seems like the Lockhart family still hasn’t gotten past that belief. <br /> They still hate omegas. <br /> They still hate me. <br /> “How could she?” Evelyn scoffed. “With her face, I’m afraid the prince is only going to run away.” <br /> It only became worse as the whole table burst into laughter. Isabelle gently held onto my hand and was about to speak, when the door suddenly opened, and a servant came in. <br /> “Greetings, the royal family. I have come here to present the coming of Prince Enzo Alexios Wilde of the Elixir kingdom!” <br /> I couldn&#039;t hear the servant&#039;s words since my heart was beating too loud inside my chest. I thought I had gotten used to my relatives&#039; hurtful words, but after hearing them talk so lowly of me, I knew that I wasn&#039;t welcomed around. <br /> So, along with the opening of the door, I stood up from my seat. I didn&#039;t even care about meeting the prince at this point. I just wanted to go home. I started walking out of the door, hoping no one would notice me. <br /> However, with my impaired vision and the tears pooling in my eyes, I couldn’t make a smooth exit. <br /> And before I even knew it, I had already bumped into a warm, firm chest. I immediately felt him wrap his arms around my body, catching me before I fall. Being in this person&#039;s arms felt comforting, but that feeling immediately went away when the royal family gasped. <br /> “Prince Enzo!”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> And before I even knew it, the mysterious woman was already being pushed away from me. <br /> I dusted my clothes off to get rid of the sweet scent, but it only spread through the cloth. My frown deepened as I was engulfed by her scent. <br /> “Servant!” Queen Grace shouted in rage. “I am so sorry, Prince Enzo,” she bowed her head. “Our servant disrespected you the moment you came in. Do not worry. We will punish her as soon as possible.” <br /> “It’s alright,” I brushed it off, trying to keep it cool. “You do not have to punish her. But, I would appreciate an apology coming from the servant.” <br /> I didn&#039;t know the exact reason why, but I somehow wanted to see the face hiding behind the mysterious woman’s cloak. <br /> “Such a kind man you are,” Queen Grace smiled. “Indeed, a perfect match for my daughter, Isabelle.” <br /> I merely smiled and turned my attention back to the woman, who was still sitting on the ground. <br /> “Well, what are you waiting for?” Grace exclaimed in a harsh tone. “Apologize to the prince.” <br /> She cast her head down and muttered a small apology. <br /> My eyebrows raised in surprise as I heard her voice. It was soft and light—like she seemed kind. However, I quickly shook my head to get rid of such thoughts. <br /> This woman is still an omega, no matter how kind she may sound. At the end of the day, that is what omegas are most known as—weak and pretentious. <br /> “I don’t accept your apology,” I said in a cold voice. “How could you apologize to a prince with your face covered with a cloak?” <br /> The servant froze. <br /> “Remove your cloak, then apologize to me, servant.”<br /> -<br /> KEILAH <br /> I felt my mind blanking out. <br /> My cloak? <br /> The only thing shielding me away from this cruel world?<br /> There is no way on Earth that I&#039;m going to remove my cloak—not even in the presence of a high and mighty prince. <br /> I felt his footsteps coming my way, so I acted fast and rose to my feet. I didn&#039;t even bother to bow and bid farewell to the prince. I just ran away from the scene, ignoring the calls of my relatives and the guards. <br /> I had already memorized the interior of this mansion ever since I was young, so I didn&#039;t have any problem with running away. <br /> I can already imagine the looks on my relatives&#039; faces, but right now, I couldn&#039;t afford to be seen. <br /> I ran back to my humble cottage and bumped into Weston along the way. <br /> “Keilah?” he exclaimed. “Are you alright? Are you—are you crying? What happened?” he bombarded me with questions. <br /> I merely nodded my head and tried to hide my real emotions. <br /> “I’m okay,” I said between my tears. “I just need some time alone.”<br /> I could tell that Weston wanted to ask more but decided to drop it in the end. <br /> “Will you be at the cottage?”<br /> “Yes,” I said. “You can come back at dinner time.”<br /> “Alright, Keilah. Don’t hesitate to call for me when you need help. I’ll just be in the stables.”<br /> I nodded my head before heading back to the cottage. <br /> As I went inside, I felt the tears cascading down my cheeks. I removed my cloak and buried my face in my arms. I cried by myself, feeling an immense pain in my heart. <br /> After crying for a while, I lifted my head up at the sky and pleaded. <br /> “Mom, Dad, can you please come back here?&quot;<br /> Ever since the day that they died, life has never been the same. When I was younger, and they were still alive, my relatives treated me fairly, but now, they treat me like I&#039;m less than garbage. <br /> At any chance that they get, they humiliate me in front of strangers, unnecessarily make me do their chores, and take advantage of my blindness. <br /> And when I thought that meeting my mate would pull me out of my misery, I was wrong. He heartlessly rejected me because of my disability, and now, I think no one will be able to love me sincerely anymore.<br /> Eight years ago<br /> My parents had just died, the reason being unknown, when my aunts and uncles forced me out of my room to socialize with my cousins. <br /> I didn&#039;t want to, but it seemed like I had no other choice.<br /> “Keilah!” Nolan called, waving his hands to get me to come closer. “Did you cry?” he asked. <br /> I nodded my head while looking down at the ground. <br /> Evelyn clicked her tongue. “You have been crying for days! Your parents are already dead—they’re not going to come back, so stop being a crybaby about it,” she said. <br /> “Yeah,” Finn agreed. “You should be happy now that they’re gone. Now, you have all the time and freedom to do what you want without your parents telling you to do so!”<br /> I didn’t know how to react. For some reason, I felt like I was being ganged up on by my cousins. I always thought that they never treated me like family, but now that my parents are gone, it just became more obvious.<br /> “Stop that,” Isabelle interrupted. “Don’t listen to them, Keilah. Let’s just play on the slides, hmm?”<br /> I smiled at her and nodded my head. Isabelle has always treated me like a good cousin, so she’s one of the few people I genuinely care for in the castle. <br /> Finn clicked his tongue and rolled his eyes. He didn’t retaliate any further since he never dared to defy Isabelle. <br /> Isabelle and I went to the slide. <br /> “I’m scared,” I said. <br /> “It’s easy,” Isabelle assured. “I’ll go first, okay?&quot;<br /> I nodded my head and watched her go down the slide. <br /> “See? It’s not that bad.”<br /> Even with her demonstration, I still felt a bit scared to go down the slide, considering I&#039;ve always been afraid of heights. <br /> I stood up on top of the slide and looked at the steep way down. I felt my heart beat faster in my chest, so I closed my eyes to calm myself down. <br /> Now, looking back, I never should have closed my eyes at that moment. <br /> Because that would be the very last time that I&#039;ll be seeing the world in color. <br /> Before I even knew it, I felt a strong push from my back, causing me to topple down to the ground and hit my head on the metal slide. <br /> The next second, I woke up, but it felt like I still hadn&#039;t—because the world was dark when I opened my eyes, and no one was even there to tell me that I had gone blind. <br /> Five years ago<br /> Twas the night of my sixteenth birthday, and I had been dreaming of this day ever since I became blind. After years of being isolated in my cottage, I can finally celebrate this special day since my aunt and uncle surprisingly allowed me to join. <br /> Granting, it wasn’t only my birthday, but also Isabelle’s. However, I really didn’t care. As long as I could finally have the chance to meet my mate and have someone love me as I had always dreamed of, I felt fine with having the minimum. <br /> Even if I was allowed to join in at the party, I was kept away from the visitors and was only allowed to stay in the kitchen. <br /> I was eating some cookies when I heard two sets of footsteps coming into the room, followed by the sweetest scent I had smelled in the entire world. <br /> “Can’t you just accept me as your mate?” he asked, the man’s deep voice sending shivers down my spine. <br /> “You know that I can’t,” Evelyn sighed. “You’re a Beta. I want an Alpha as my life partner. Besides, you’re not even my mate.”<br /> I froze as I recognized my cousin’s voice coming from the pantry. I held my breath, so they wouldn’t be able to hear me.<br /> The man clicked his tongue. “Does that even matter? The mate bond is practically a joke these days. Who actually wants their fated mate?”<br /> I do. I still want my mate. <br /> Because of the shock I felt from the man’s statement, I dropped the plate of cookies I was eating, causing the two of them to look my way. <br /> I stayed still as I felt my cousin and the mysterious man, who I assumed to be a prince, walk over to where I was. <br /> “Who is this?” the man exclaimed. <br /> Evelyn sighed. “Don’t mind her. She’s our blind servant. Whatever,” she said. “I’m out of here. Don’t you dare bring up this conversation anymore.”<br /> She clicked her tongue and exited the kitchen. <br /> The man clicked his tongue and tried to walk away; however, at that moment, our skins touched, and I felt the most sensational emotion in the world. <br /> “Mate,” I muttered under my breath, causing the prince to stop in his tracks. <br /> he cursed. “Such luck I have.”<br /> I wanted to be embraced by my mate right then and there, but it seemed like he didn’t feel the same way.<br /> “I can’t believe this,” he sighed. “Let’s just get this over with. What’s your name?”<br /> “Keilah,” I softly said. <br /> “Alright,” he nonchalantly said and held onto my hands. “Look, I’m going to cut to the chase. I don’t want a blind person for a mate. And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face. Not to mention, you&#039;re also an omega,&quot; he chuckled.<br /> He was talking like he didn&#039;t care for me one bit. &quot;So, I, Prince Miles, reject you as my mate.”<br /> With that, I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful, but my mate left without any remorse. <br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world—not my parents, not my relatives, not my vision, and not even my mate.<br /> Present time<br /> I sobbed as I remembered the sad story of my life. I thought that being away from my relatives would cure the pain and push the hurtful memories away, but they all resurface whenever I meet them. <br /> I felt a small, fluffy creature jump onto my lap and smiled. <br /> “Lucky,” I called out my cat’s name. “At least I still have you, huh?”<br /> I wiped the tears from my eyes and cuddled into the cat. <br /> “I have to be strong, right?” I said. <br /> Lucky lets out a small meow, causing my smile to widen. <br /> “Alright,” I said. “I’ll tell you everything that happened today.”<br /> Lucky lets out a meow once more, so I continued my story. <br /> “So, I met this prince,” I said, the memory suddenly flashing in my mind. “He felt….warm,” I smiled. <br /> “But he’s rude,” my smile dropped. “He called me a servant and told me to remove my cloak right then and there! Can you believe it? You know that I never take off my cloak.”<br /> “I just have to avoid him at all costs. I feel like he’s the type of person who wouldn’t forgive the people who had defied him.”<br /> Lucky purred. <br /> “Let’s hope we never see him again.”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> I stopped in my tracks when I saw the cloaked servant from a while ago cooking some type of meal.<br /> Now that I entered her home, I smelled her sweet scent once more, and it made me grimace.<br /> Peach.<br /> She smells of peach.<br /> It was pleasant to the nose, but just knowing that it was coming from an omega made my stomach churn.<br /> I was about to head out of the cottage when she suddenly spoke.<br /> &quot;Weston, you&#039;re back?&quot; she said in a bubbly voice, very in contrast with how anxious she sounded a while ago.<br /> Weston? Who is that?<br /> &quot;You came right on time. I just finished making dinner.&quot;<br /> She walked over to where I was, and I frowned when I saw that she was still wearing her cloak.<br /> She chuckled and tried to hold onto my hand to lead me to the dining area, but I took a step back before our skin could make contact.<br /> She froze. &quot;Weston, Is there something wrong?&quot;<br /> I couldn&#039;t respond. The moment I would open my mouth to speak, I knew that she would know that I wasn&#039;t this &quot;Weston&quot; guy.<br /> So, I just opted to leave.<br /> However, the sound of my stomach grumbling made me stop in my tracks.<br /> I pursed my lips together and let out a deep breath.<br /> Talk about my luck.<br /> Her suspicion changed into that of amusement, and she walked over to the kitchen to set up the table.<br /> &quot;Come,&quot; she said. &quot;You should eat. I made your favorite today, and I also had some time to bake some desserts.&quot;<br /> I stood in my spot and hesitated to follow after her. However, there&#039;s no harm in having a free meal, right?<br /> I couldn&#039;t eat well back in the castle because the taste of the food were either flavorless or too flavorful.<br /> And besides, once we eat, she&#039;ll probably take her cloak off, right? That&#039;s another thing I could get. After seeing her face, I feel like I&#039;ll finally get over my fixation. The only reason why I&#039;m staying here right now is for the food and for her reveal.<br /> I sat down on the chair and looked at the simple meal on the table. It wasn&#039;t as fancy or extravagant as the ones served at the castle, but it still aroused my appetite.<br /> I took the spoon to scoop up some of the stew into my mouth. A moan left my lips as soon as the myriad of flavors exploded on my tongue.<br /> This tastes too good.<br /> And to think that an omega cooked this.<br /> She chuckled when she heard me vigorously digging in.<br /> &quot;Were you that hungry? You should have come back here sooner if you were. I already ate a snack a while ago, so I&#039;ll eat later on.&quot;<br /> I clicked my tongue. I thought I would finally be able to see her face.<br /> &quot;Why are you so quiet today?&quot; she asked. &quot;You&#039;re only like this when you&#039;re upset.&quot;<br /> I didn&#039;t respond and continued eating. Well, it&#039;s not like I had any other choice. After finishing this meal, I&#039;m going to go back to where our car is parked.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re still not talking, huh?&quot; she chuckled. &quot;Is it because of what happened back in the castle? I don&#039;t understand why you&#039;d be upset because of that. It&#039;s not like it&#039;s the first time that it has happened,&quot; she said.<br /> I continued listening to her as I ate.<br /> &quot;Queen Grace has never liked me, so it&#039;s expected that she talks that way. 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You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine.&quot; <br /> One slap wasn&#039;t enough for her, she raised her hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air.<br /> &quot;Are you challenging me woman. You think I can&#039;t destroy your life?&quot; <br /> &quot;If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain&#039;t afraid of any challenge.&quot; <br /> ————————<br /> Kayla<br /> <br /> Around 7:45pm, I heard the banging of the door followed by Claire&#039;s voice. That girl knows how to give me headache. She could not wait for the next day. I lazily made my way to the door. I was attacked by her glares. &quot;Why the hard face? You look ugly&quot;<br /> <br /> She walked passed me brushing my shoulder. She choose not to answer me. Great. &quot;You did well&quot; She exclaimed throwing her bag on couch. I took the other seat. &quot;About what?&quot; I played ignorance.<br /> <br /> &quot;You know it better than anyone. You were supposed to call me since afternoon but decided to ditch me and choose to call me this night. You did absolutely well&quot; She remarked passing me a death glare.<br /> <br /> &quot;No offence I was busy unfolding my things. I just arrived Newyork a few hours ago. What matters is you&#039;re here now right?&quot; I flunged my hands in the air.<br /> <br /> Her eyes squinted on me. Before I could have a control of what was happening, she dropped her weight onto my body. &quot;I missed you girl!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Get off me! I can&#039;t breathe properly&quot; I exclaimed detaching her body from mine and also catching my breath.<br /> <br /> &quot;God. Do you want to kill me?&quot;<br /> <br /> She rolled her eyes in return. &quot;Aren&#039;t you happy that we&#039;re seeing each other after a long time? I see you don&#039;t care about me anymore&quot; She fake hurt. I burst into a fit of laughter.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look at your face. You look like an old woman&quot; I said amidst laughter.<br /> <br /> &quot;Whatever. I still look beautiful in Tyler&#039;s eyes&quot; Talking of Tyler, I have completely forgotten about him. Claire and Tyler have been together for more than five years. I remember the day Tyler approach Claire. She was on top of the moon. As she secretly has a crush on him. Tyler was our senior in University. He&#039;s not the popular type but has the aura of being attractive to people. And Claire got to be the lucky girl.<br /> <br /> &quot;How&#039;s Tyler doing?&quot; I asked wanting to start a different conversation.<br /> <br /> &quot;Like you care to know&quot; She mumbled enough for me to hear. &quot;Ofcourse I care to know. After all he&#039;s your fiancee&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;He hasn&#039;t proposed&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But he&#039;s going to. And that will be soon. I&#039;m tired of seeing you guys single. You guys are head over heels for each other. I don&#039;t see why you&#039;re wasting time&quot; Claire didn&#039;t say anything only spare me a glance and turn her face elsewhere.<br /> <br /> My brows creased in question. It&#039;s unlike her to behave that way. I know that whenever I mention Tyler, her face becomes red with blushing. I shifted to the couch beside her. &quot;Is there something wrong? Between you and Tyler?&quot; I asked placing my hand on her shoulder.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing is going on. We&#039;re okay&quot; She offered out a smile which didn&#039;t reach her eyes. This shows something is definitely wrong.<br /> <br /> &quot;You know that you&#039;re a terrible liar right? I could see right through your expression that something is definitely wrong. So before I lose my s**t and go meet Tyler right this night, better start talking&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I told you it&#039;s-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Spill!&quot; I exclaimed more like commanded. She heaved out a sigh.<br /> <br /> &quot;So lately, Tyler and I were having some argument&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay...?&quot; I trailed off knowing that wouldn&#039;t be the end of the story.<br /> <br /> &quot;The main problem is from me. I know Tyler loves me and is patient with me knowing how stubborn I am. But, I don&#039;t think I&#039;m ready for marriage now&quot; For a moment, I stared at the woman in front of me as if she has grown two heads.<br /> <br /> &quot;Then when will you be ready? Till after ten years? Or when Tyler couldn&#039;t take your s**t anymore&quot; I know I&#039;m supposed to support my friend. However, her reason doesn&#039;t look reasonable to be. I can see the love Tyler has for her. It&#039;s a kind of love any woman would love to have from her partner.<br /> <br /> &quot;Look Claire&quot; I adjust my sitting position turning her body towards me. &quot;I don&#039;t know where you got the stupid thinking in your head. Tyler loves you wholeheartedly. He&#039;d been in love with you since day one. And I know he&#039;s only holding himself back. You both love each other, he has a job, a decent source of income. Then what more do you want&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know all of that. I just don&#039;t feel like I&#039;m strong enough to take responsibility&quot; I didn&#039;t know when a hiss left my lips.<br /> <br /> &quot;Then you don&#039;t love him enough. If you&#039;re going to sit here and tell me you&#039;re not ready to take responsibility then you don&#039;t deserve to be with him&quot; My voice was slightly raised. I was beginning to be pissed. I don&#039;t even understand her.<br /> <br /> &quot;You won&#039;t understand because you&#039;ve never been in love to know how it feels when you&#039;re in a tight situation&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;If you&#039;ve been in my situation then you won&#039;t say all those things you&#039;ve said. This is between me and Tyler. You were not there with us. And you are not the one-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Wait... Wait.... Wait. Are you trying to insult me right now? Because of a man? Because I told you the truth? Seriously Claire&quot; I raked my fingers through my hair. Pissed is the word to describe what I was feeling at that moment.<br /> <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mean that. You got me wrong. I just-&quot; I raised my hands halting her.<br /> <br /> &quot;No I understand. I totally understand you. You don&#039;t have to explain to me. Now I should start learning how to stay out of things that doesn&#039;t concern me&quot; I don&#039;t know if it was her words or my own actions. Yet, I wouldn&#039;t lie about the fact that I was hurt<br /> <br /> &quot;Look Kayla, I&#039;m sorry. I kn-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Excuse me. I need to get some fresh air. Because I don&#039;t understand what just happened. I&#039;m hurt&quot; I didn&#039;t wait for her reply when I walked out of the house.<br /> <br /> I didn&#039;t stop walking until I found myself outside the building. &quot;Urgh... Why did I leave the house. I didn&#039;t do anything wrong&quot; I declared openly. Truth be told, I don&#039;t understand Claire. And she&#039;s right, maybe because I&#039;ve never been in love, I won&#039;t picture myself in her shoes. But, that doesn&#039;t mean she should out cast me like that.<br /> <br /> Shrugging my shoulder, I decided to take a walk around the area. I thought there wouldn&#039;t be a single soul around. I bet I&#039;m wrong. Even though the area is still quite bright. I trekked for a little while coming across a candy shop. A smile made it way out of my mouth. I patted my jeans. Thankfully, I still have some extra money with me.<br /> <br /> I was in awed when I came across different varieties of candies. There are literally too many to choose from. After much comtemplation, I choose three different flavors. We might be on an argument mode with Claire but I know it won&#039;t last long. I took out the chocolate flavor. I entered the next shop when a medium sized fan caught my eye. And the next thing I found myself paying for it. I will use it in my next video. With that thought, a smile made it way out of my lip. I hummed a slow song as I embark on my way back to the house. I was a focused on my own thinking when a white light flashed through my face. And the only thing that could shield me is the fan.<br /> <br /> I could hear my heart thumping in it&#039;s ribcage and my legs went weak which resulted results me into gripping the nearest pole in support. I can&#039;t believe I almost got hit. &quot;Hey woman, can&#039;t you see where you&#039;re going?&quot; An unfamiliar, manly voice resonates through my eardrums. I lift up my face to have a look at the person. And for a moment, I was short of words. He was dressed in a pieces of black suit, his jet black shining beard didn&#039;t go unnoticed. He had that kind of look that make you shiver. His presence held some kind of strong aura. The power of being in charge.<br /> <br /> &quot;I hope I&#039;m not talking to a deaf person&quot; His husky yet sharp voice snapped me out of my trance. I immediately felt embarrassed for gawking at him. I pushed my body off the ground. &quot;Um.. Sir&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;FUk!&quot; He seethe bending to his car. My brow knit in confusion. I know I&#039;m at fault for not focusing my attention on the road. So I want to get it over with and go on my way. &quot;Sir, I&#039;m-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you woman! Why do you carry this piece of cr ap around? And now look it scraped my car. Are you blind?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; I found myself uttering out in a low voice.<br /> <br /> &quot;Now look at the damage you did to my car. How are you going to pay for the damages? Heck, you don&#039;t even look like someone who have a dime&quot; He mumbled the last statement which didn&#039;t go unheard by me. For a moment, I found myself taking a clearer look at him again. Is this man in his right state of mind. If we look at it, he was partly at fault too. If he focus his attention on the road, nothing of such will happen.<br /> <br /> &quot;Excuse me Sir, I&#039;m not fully fault here. If you had focused your attention on the road, nothing of such would happen. You nearly hit me!&quot; I exclaimed.<br /> <br /> &quot;I bet you&#039;re a shameless woman. You still have the audacity to sprout nonsense. It&#039;s my car we&#039;re talking about&quot; My legs moved on it&#039;s own accord, charging towards him. I grabbed him by the collar.<br /> <br /> &quot;I&#039;m warning you for the last time, get your filthy hand off me!&quot; He seethe through gritted teeth. Fury burned in my eyes like a lightening bolt and before I could have a control of my mindset, I connects my palms with his face.<br /> <br /> &quot;Filthy huh? You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine&quot; One slap wasn&#039;t enough, I raised my hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air.<br /> <br /> &quot;Just because I allowed you to raise your hands on me doesn&#039;t mean I will let you for the second time and talking about filthy? Yes, your hands are filthy as well as you. Before I lose my temper, I advice you to apologize before you regret the day you are born&quot;<br /> <br /> I have never been angry and at the same time insulted in my life the way I was at that moment. I felt like turning the stranger in front of me into a punching bag. How dare him call me filthy! I did promised my Dad that I won&#039;t cause any trouble in my stay in New York, but the man is making it harder for me. It&#039;s better if I just ignore him and go on my way. That should be better.<br /> <br /> I was about to leave when his next word renders me speechless. &quot;I dare you to take one more step forward&quot; His voice held some authority. For a moment I was short of words. Did I really hear him correctly?<br /> <br /> &quot;I see that you don&#039;t know who you&#039;re talking to. I can destroy your life in a snap of finger&quot; A annoyed chuckle escaped me<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s not necessary for me to know who you are. You might be the richest man in this city or even the president. You&#039;re human, so I am. I don&#039;t see any difference&quot; Something flashed in his eyes. Surprise. If he thinks I&#039;m going to be afraid of him then he&#039;s clearly mistaken.<br /> <br /> I&#039;m sure he&#039;s not a simple man by his mode of dressing. The two pieces black suit isn&#039;t a common one. &quot;Look woman. I don&#039;t have forever. I have important things to do that listen to your stupidity&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh so now you&#039;re resulting to insult right. If I&#039;m stupid, then so are you. I need to make one thing clear to you. First, you were the one who tried to hit me with your car and then you want me to apologize to you because my fan mistakenly grazed your car? Isn&#039;t my life important than a stupid non living thing&quot;<br /> <br /> The next thing that follows is a fit of laughter which got me thinking maybe something is indeed wrong with the man in front of me. &quot;Important? Why would a stranger&#039;s life be important to me? I only care about my car. To give you a light punishment, I urged you to apologize because your piece of trash won&#039;t even be a tiniest bit of help to my damage&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know you but your words shows that you&#039;re not a kind hearted person. You know I can sue you for attempted murder&quot; I thought he will be taken aback by my outburst. However, he stood calm. Instead, his lips curved up. He trekked his way closer to me which led me to inch back passing him a glare.<br /> <br /> &quot;Look here woman. Whether you report to the police or file a lawsuit at the court, nothing is going to happen. No one will listen to you. In fact they will take you as a crazy person. Because they know Alexander Carlo is a well reputable man&quot; I would be lying if I say his words didn&#039;t send goosebumps to my skin. He might only be making mouth. However, when I look into the eyes of the man in front of me, it held power. His aura made me think maybe. Just maybe I was faster than my shadow<br /> <br /> And some other part of me reminded me that regardless of the status, humans are humans and it doesn&#039;t make any difference. He&#039;s only a man and I&#039;m a woman. Feeling some sense of authority in me. I shifted myself back and stare at him directly. &quot;I don&#039;t care about how reputable you are in the eyes of people. To me you&#039;re nothing but an arrogant and careless stranger&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;It seems I didn&#039;t scare you enough to come back to your senses. I might have to remind you again. Alexander Carlo isn&#039;t a forgiving type. I could allow you to walk away but believe me when I say I can destroy your life in a snap of a finger&quot; His body didn&#039;t move an inch from where he was standing only his mouth that is doing the movement.<br /> <br /> I reciprocated his action instead folding my arms across my chest. Up till now , no soul could be seen around the surrounding area. &quot;I might have to remind you too Mr Alexander or whoever you call yourself. I&#039;m not a forgiving type too. When I&#039;m wronged, I make sure that person takes a taste of his or her own medicine and I think I&#039;ve done part of it. You know....&quot; I trailed off my eyes going to his chin.<br /> <br /> &quot;The slap&quot; I let out slowly. His eyes suddenly burned with fury. In a swift motion, I found my body being hurled around a wall. &quot;You have the audacity to lay your hands on my face. Something no one will dare to do. I bet you don&#039;t know what you&#039;re getting yourself into&quot; He seethe his eyes a shade of pure a anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why? Does it hurt your ego? I will be delighted if it did. I&#039;m wronged here and the least you could do it apologize for your actions. I don&#039;t plan on letting you get away with it&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you challenging me woman. You think I can&#039;t destroy your life?&quot; A small smile spread across his face.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain&#039;t afraid of any challenge&quot; We both stared into each other&#039;s eyes with anger burning in them.<br /> <br /> A hiss left my mouth as I pulled my door open. I was burning with rage. I can&#039;t believe a stranger insulted me. He has the nerve to call me a shameless woman. What on earth. &quot;Hey you&#039;re....&quot; Claire trained off when I pass her a deathly look.<br /> <br /> She shouldn&#039;t forget we&#039;re still in a bad terms with each other. &quot;My bad. You look scary&quot; She ushered laughing at her unfunny joke.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why in the world did I not give him another good slap!&quot; I seethe punching the decor pillow in frustration.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wait... What happened? Why are you talking about slapping someone?&quot; Claire asked taking a seat beside me.<br /> <br /> &quot;He has the audacity to call me a shameless woman. Can you believe this. A total stranger. He nearly killed me!&quot; Our fight with Claire completely forgotten. I was literally hyperventilating.<br /> <br /> Claire places her hand on my shoulder. &quot;Calm down and tell me what happened?&quot;<br /> <br /> I heaved in and out a sharp breath calming my beating heart. I sure need someone to vent out my frustration. I explained everything that transpired between me and him. From the fight up to the challenge.<br /> <br /> &quot;So you mean you slapped Alexander?&quot; She asked her eyes widening a bit. Which made me raised my brows in question. &quot;As in Alexander Carlo&quot; She repeated.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yes. Is he some president? He made a mistake and I gave him a taste of his own medicine&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;OMG! Kayla you&#039;re doomed. I always advice you to be controlling your anger and now see what happened. Alexander isn&#039;t a forgiving man. And he doesn&#039;t back out of his word&quot; This time around, she made me stare at her for some seconds.<br /> <br /> &quot;What are you trying to say? You want me to stand idle and allow him to insult me?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;You don&#039;t understand Kayla. Alexander is a reputable man and among the top ten richest young bachelor in New York. Getting involved with him is like getting involved with fire. What are we going to do now&quot; She was now in standing position. My eyes followed her action. Is this woman for real?<br /> <br /> &quot;And so what?&quot; I said. Just because he&#039;s the richest man doesn&#039;t mean he&#039;d look down on people.<br /> <br /> Claire stopped pacing around the room and turned to me. &quot;You don&#039;t understand Kayla, you barely spend a day in New York and you&#039;re getting into troubles. Alexander is far powerful than you think he is. I just hope he won&#039;t do anything&quot; I found my mouth letting out a hiss. Her words are even adding fuel to my anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;He can do anything for all I care. No matter how powerful he is, he can&#039;t stop me from living my life or doing what I want. Good night. I&#039;m sleepy&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Listen Kayla, you-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;We&#039;re still on bad terms don&#039;t forget that&quot; My eyes travelled to the marble floor, where the fan I bought was splattered. Indeed the fan made me keep a history. I ignored the looks Claire was throwing me and made my way to the room. I have many things ahead of me than listen to her talking about how powerful or wealthy he is.<br /> <br /> Morning came faster than I expected. As we agreed with Mr. Julius on discussing about finding me a job. Claire was literally sulking. We barely exchanged pleasant words. She acts as if she&#039;s a relative of Alexander. Going on and on about him. We&#039;re not meeting again. Cased closed.<br /> <br /> &quot;So Kayla, I see that you have quite good grade. Since you studied business administration, I think hunting for a job won&#039;t be that hard. I have a connection with some companies. We can apply for it and see how it unfolds&quot; He explained intertwining his hands on the table. I barely touch the lemonade drink.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay Mr Julius. Thank you so much&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;My pleasure. Since you have your laptop with you we can start looking through some companies&quot; I nodded my head in answer. What I liked with the man is his sharpness. He does things directly. My phone vibrate from the desk. I almost hissed out. It won&#039;t pass Claire with her nagging self. It must be one of her new argument.<br /> <br /> However, it wasn&#039;t a message from her. It came from an unknown number. My brows squeezed in confusion. It might be a wrong message.<br /> <br /> &quot;Is everything okay?&quot; Mr Julius said bringing his attention on me.<br /> <br /> &quot;I got a job offer&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Really? Which company Is it?&quot;. I read out the message.<br /> <br /> Dear Miss Parker,<br /> I am pleased to inform you that you are invited to a job interview at Carlo industry. The interview is scheduled tomorrow by 8:00am prompt. Wishing you best of luck!<br /> <br /> From Carlo Industry Ltd.<br /> <br /> &quot;You just got lucky Kayla. No need to hunt for a job again. I can&#039;t believe you got an invite without even applying for the job&quot; His words were deaf to my ear as I got into thinking. The name Carlo looks familiar.<br /> <br /> Alexander Carlo<br /> Carlo industry		Cra0004		42	https://facebook.com/61552123302606	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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You&#039;re sleeping with my bestie Jade?! The both of you make me sick!” Lily shouts. She could no longer keep her cool.<br /> &quot;Listen to me, Lily.&quot; Tim begs.<br /> Lily ignores him.<br /> After leaving the villa, Lily goes to a bar.<br /> &quot;Well, I only want the most expensive and most handsome man to accompany me.&quot; Lily said to the manager.<br /> ******** <br /> It is 9 p.m. on rainy day. On such a cool autumn night, Lily stands in front of the villa without an umbrella, the clothes on shoulder getting soaked by the rain. She doesn’t pay it any mind though and keeps the present under her arm carefully wrapped with her coat.<br /> Today is Lily and Tim’s first anniversary. Lily is supposed to be at her mother&#039;s house, but she secretly bought a gift to surprise Tim.<br /> As she walks to the door, her clothes get completely soaked. She takes the key from her pocket out and opens the door carefully. Without turning on the light, she stands at the porch and changes her shoes. As she takes off her shoes, she sees a pair of red high-heeled shoes on the floor.<br /> Lily is shocked, because she knows that those are clearly not her shoes; she can tell be the size.<br /> The heart feels like it is being grabbed by a pair of invisible hands. Lily puts the gift in her arms on the ground and walks slowly towards the bedroom on the second floor.<br /> The closer she gets, the clearer the conversation becomes—<br /> “Oh, Tim...”<br /> A familiar female voice penetrates her eardrum; she is enjoying herself quite a bit.<br /> “I know that is how like it,” the man replies. That is without question Tim’s voice.<br /> In the corridor outside the door, Lily feels like she is walking on the edge of a knife with every step. Even if she can&#039;t see what&#039;s going on inside, the intensity of the voices paint a vivid picture in her mind of what is happening.<br /> “Who do you like better, Lily or me,” the woman suddenly asks. This makes Lily&#039;s heart drop into her stomach.<br /> “Are you getting jealous? I am only focused on you baby. How can I even think of her when I have you?” Lily’s heart breaks into a million pieces.<br /> Lily thinks to herself, nobody believed that her husband had never touched from when they started dating into now. Tim had said that he couldn’t do it. But now, here he is making love with her best friend.<br /> Lily feels that she is a heroine in a Tennessee Williams’ play. Now that she is facing her greatest fear, she can’t bear to open the door until they finish. Lilly enters the room and see the two of them lying in the bed.<br /> What makes it all the worse is that the person Tim is with is her best friend Jade.<br /> Jade has been her best friend since high school. Lily thought to herself, how could Jade do this to me?<br /> Lily suddenly recalls that every time she goes back to her mother&#039;s house, Jade always asks about how long she will be gone, but never accompanies her. The reason is much clearer to Lily now. She feels humiliated.<br /> Obviously, the two in bed don&#039;t expect Lily, who should be at her mother&#039;s house, to be here. For a moment, Tim tries to keep calm shouts at Jade, “Get out.”<br /> Lily has never been a short-tempered person. But, this time, she can&#039;t hide the anger in her chest. She glances at the hot kettle on the table, picks it up and throws it at the strange man and woman on the bed. “The both of you make me sick!” Lily shouts.<br /> Jade brazenly responds, “Lily, you should think about it from Tim’s point of view. The two of you haven’t been intimate in over a year.” Lily realizes that Jade doesn’t feel any guilt at all.<br /> “Oh, god,” Lily sneers, “I guess I should thank you Jade for taking care of my husband then.” Lily, getting angrier and angrier, continues, “I always treated you as more than a friend and this is how you treat me in return! You couldn’t get own husband, so I guess you had to take mine!”<br /> Lily has never been so pointblank with anyone before. Tim looks at her and says, “You need to get out of here.”<br /> “Don&#039;t worry, I won’t stay here anymore than I have to,” Lily responds. Lily can’t even bear to look at them and says, “Tim, you can explain this to my parents and your parents. I am tired of always having to explain your actions.”<br /> They have been married for over a year. On their wedding night, Tim had told her that he couldn’t have a intercourse. She had thought maybe he was scared and that once they got more comfortable with each other he wouldn’t have any issues. Her mother-in-law had been asking her why they didn&#039;t have children. Lily hadn’t said anything. Her mother-in-law asked if she had any physical problems. Lily had lied to cover for Tim, but this just caused friction between her and her mother-in-law. Lily now feels that she was so stupid for doing that now.<br /> But, even as Lily threatens him, Tim doesn&#039;t show any emotion, not even a frown. In all their years together, Lily had been the one that pursued the relationship. Lily had always been very forgiving of him and she would always come back to him no matter what he did.<br /> However, enough was enough. Lily could no longer keep her cool and said,<br /> “Let&#039;s get divorced.”<br /> After leaving the villa, Lily goes out to find a taxi. She wanders around the street aimlessly until a taxi finally stops for her. She sadly realizes that she has no place to go except her home.<br /> “Miss, where do you want to go?” The driver looks at the woman in the mirror curiously.<br /> “Just drive,” Lily says to the driver.<br /> The car passes a senior business club. Lily looks at the luxury cars at the door. She, without thinking, tells the driver to stop.<br /> After paying, she goes directly into the club. She quickly finds the bar in the hall. After a cursory glance at the expensive prices on the list and she orders several bottles.<br /> The hard liquid goes down her throat and into her belly, and her eyes quickly tear up. After a few more sips, she quickly reflects on the past year, the memories making her feel what a joke it all was.<br /> Her best friend is fooling around with her husband. Lily sadly smiles, her heart is broken.<br /> She downs her glass. Then another. Then another. Soon, she doesn&#039;t know how much she has had. But, she does know that she has to pee and walks into the bathroom. After taking care of her business, she goes out and sees a row of tall men in black suits. The men look powerful and important. Now that she has some liquid courage, she casually walks up to one of the men, hooks arms with him and starts chatting with him.<br /> The manager of the restaurant comes up, pulls her away and gives her a look. Seeing that Lily is not bad looking and wearing famous brands, the manager relaxes his face.<br /> “Excuse me, miss, these are doormen. If you want to meet some big players, I can help you out.”<br /> Lily is drunk and sees a chance to get some revenge on Tim. She has already lost everything to this marriage. Why should she always have to be the bigger person if Tim and Jade were just going to betray her?<br /> “Well, I only want the most expensive and most handsome man to accompany me?<br /> As soon as the manager hears that the most expensive, his eyes shine shrewdly. Then he takes her directly to the VIP area. “Just a moment, I&#039;ll call someone right away to come here,” the manager tells Lily.<br /> The manager goes into the room first and leaves Lily alone on sofa. She is very drunk and dizzy. In a drunken haze, Lily see the door of the opposite room open and a tall man comes out from it. He looks handsome and strong with long legs, a narrow waist and wide shoulders. Even the face seems like it is craved out of stone. Everything about this man is immaculate. Especially those dark and deep eyes, which hypnotize Lily.<br /> Lily smiles, gets up and walks unsteadily. She grabs the man&#039;s arm and says, “Nice, I&#039;m very satisfied.”<br /> The man looks at Lily, raising his eyebrows.<br /> “Let’s go,” he calmly says.<br /> “This is your attitude. Didn&#039;t your manager tell you that I&#039;m going to pay you for one night. I don’t care about money. As long as you make me happy, I&#039;ll double it for you!” Lily keeps on talking a big game, giving a goofy smile and showing a row of neat, white teeth. The man is tall, and she has to stand on tiptoe to get close to him. “To tell you the truth, this is my first time. Aren’t you lucky.”<br /> ***<br /> Rex suddenly stops walking, and he finally looks at Lily. Her beautiful face is as small as his palm and she has a pair of clear eyes. The woman&#039;s skin is very fair, and she even has no pores. Unlike the other enchanting woman of the night, she doesn&#039;t wear make-up, and she is so pure like a daisy shaking in the wind. Now that she is getting closer to him, Rex can smell a mixture liquor and perfume. Rex has had no feelings for any woman over the years, but looking at her, he is very excited.<br /> She is very much to his liking.<br /> Rex raises her chin and says confidently, “First time, huh. Haven’t made love before Lily.”<br /> Lily looks at him directly in the eyes and coolly says, “Is it hard to believe?”<br /> Such flirting made Lily even more irresistible.<br /> Rex looks at the woman&#039;s cunning smile and looks down her dress. Rex cannot believe how great this woman looks.<br /> The two of them touch fingertip, and a devious smile crosses both of their faces. Rex says, “No matter what happens, even if you start crying, I won’t let you go.”<br /> Lily raises her head and takes a big gulp for some courage. She says loudly, “We will see who is crying at the end.”<br /> Rex&#039;s long arm closes around Lily, and he pulls her closer. He presses the elevator button with his other arm. Before they get in the elevator, the manager comes over with a line of men. Seeing Rex, he immediately shouts respectfully, “Mr. Rex, this lady...”<br /> Rex stares at the men with a warning in his eyes and walks away.<br /> The manager dares not say anything. He listens to Rex’s words and goes back to his job.<br /> The elevator goes directly to the seventh floor of the club. The whole floor is full of VIP presidential suites. Rex has a set of his own private room. He opens the door and pushes the drunk woman in his arms onto the bed. He quickly turns the lights off in the corridor by using a door panel.<br /> The lights turned off, Rex presses Lily against the door, and he reaches for her clothes.<br /> Lily feels that her body is helpless as he effortless keeps her in place. Suddenly, a chill comes over her. She looks down and finds that her clothes are gone, and that she is only wearing her underwear..<br /> Rex pecks her neck passionately and leaves red marks up and down her neck.<br /> Lily’s skin is softer than Rex imagined, which surprised Rex.<br /> Rex quickly sees that Lily is too inexperienced to know what to do. He finds that he doesn&#039;t mind that, and he has enough time and patience to guide her.<br /> After many years and quite a few women, it has been a long time since Rex felt this kind of passion for a woman. Rex cannot wait anymore. But as he is about to go further, his hand is gripped by a small hand.<br /> Rex is a little stunned, and he looks into her eyes to see the small face resting on his chest.<br /> Lily has finally come to her senses. She realizes what is going on. She wants to get revenge on Tim, but this is not right. She is scared by what is going on, and she feels the need to back off.<br /> “Don&#039;t... I, I&#039;m not ready”<br /> Rex looks into her panic eyes, now accustomed to the darkness, and feels for this tiny woman. His body is ready to go though, telling him to do it now.<br /> Rex&#039;s voice is mute. It&#039;s too late.<br /> “Ah!”<br /> Sudden Lily lets out a cry of pain, and her body feels like it is being torn apart.<br /> Feeling that the awkwardness has passed, and feeling great satisfaction both emotionally and physically, Rex continues to drill her. It is beyond description.<br /> Lily cries, and gradually the pain is replaced by a strange, new feeling.<br /> “Don&#039;t , please let me go...”<br /> At this point it is impossible for to stop Rex.<br /> After a long time, the man finally reaches his climax. Lily’s eyes can&#039;t open, and Rex lays her on top of the bed.<br /> Just when she thinks it is over, the man turns her body over. Lily opens her eyes out of fear but cannot stop it.<br /> She struggles to escape, but her waist is held by Rex.<br /> “Please! I&#039;ll pay you twice as much. Let me go,” Lily begs with a moan.<br /> But Rex lovingly touches her hair and reassuringly says, “Just bear it for a while, and it will be over soon.”<br /> ***<br /> The next morning, Lily wakes up in a pain.<br /> Her body seems to have been run over by a heavy locomotive, and every joint is painful and swollen. She tries to move. Her body feels like it is burning inside. Last night&#039;s charming scene flashes in front of her eyes. Lily&#039;s face is pale suddenly. That man. How could he do that to me, even when I was fighting him.<br /> The suite is still filled with an indescribable smell. She gets out of bed wrapped in a quilt. The bathroom door suddenly opens. The man comes out with only a bath towel hanging on his waist. He is nearly 1.9 meters tall, with wide shoulders, narrow waist, an 8-pack, and healthy tanned skin.<br /> Lily screams and quickly looks away, “Why don&#039;t you wear clothes!”<br /> Rex listens to the woman&#039;s stammering voice, and then looks as she wraps herself up like a burrito. He smiles to himself and calmly says, “We&#039;ve done everything. What are you shy about?”<br /> Lily&#039;s face is red and she angrily says, “Can you stop talking about this in the daytime.”<br /> Then she says in a cold voice, “I&#039;ll pay you the money. You can go now.”<br /> Rex raises his eyebrows and walks towards the bed. Before he can say anything, Lily rolls over to the other side of the bed, and still wrapped in a quilt says, “Don’t you dare look at me like that. What did you think? I&#039;m married and have a husband. Take the money and leave. Don&#039;t tell anyone about last night!”<br /> The man&#039;s eyes narrow again. Married but still hasn’t had intercourse yet. That is strange.<br /> “It&#039;s not a good relationship, but I&#039;m really married.”<br /> Rex is taken aback by her words.<br /> Looking at the woman with those gloomy eyes, Rex knows that she is telling the truth.<br /> She is married.<br /> No matter how much Rex wants her, he will never be the type of man who breaks up other people&#039;s families. To be honest, if he had known that she was married last night, he wouldn’t have done anything..<br /> Rex suddenly feels sick. He quickly puts on his clothes, throws his bath towel on the ground, and looks at her in complete bafflement before he leaves. As he is walking out, he says, “You have taste good, but that maybe wasn’t the best decision.”<br /> He walks out of the room without hesitation<br /> Lily is stunned, and then she grits her teeth angrily. Her eyes turn red slowly. How could she be so stupid. She was just humiliated by a gigolo. Is it her fault that Tim cheated on her? It is because of her lack experience and knowledge about intercourse that Tim looked to another woman?<br /> Lily jumps in the bath and soaks in the tub for a while. After finishing, she goes to the front desk to check out, but the staff stares at her in surprise—<br /> “Miss, did you have any special service last night.”<br /> “No”<br /> Despite her being able to say it, her body definitely could back up it. Lily’s body ached all over.<br /> “I stayed in room 709.”<br /> When the man at the front desk hears 709, a confused look comes across his face. He says, “709 is one of our most valued customer&#039;s exclusive room, not open to outsiders. Are you sure you stayed there?”<br /> After finally checking out of the club, Lily could only think about how big of a mistake she had made.<br /> One good thing was she hadn’t spent any money. But she hadn’t slept with a one of the club boys, but with one of clients. But, she thought, who cares who he is, right?<br /> Lily couldn’t stop thinking about this strange new feeling she felt. She realized that she hadn’t even felt this way when Tim first cheated on her<br /> As she is thinking about it, the mobile phone in the bag suddenly rings. Sure enough, it is Tim.<br /> Lily closes her eyes gently, then quickly picks up.<br /> “You have some nerve calling me.”<br /> “Lily how dare you not come home. Where did you go last night?” Tim&#039;s grumpy voice rings in her ear.<br /> Lily smiles bitterly, “Why, are you and Jade finished now? Is it my turn?”<br /> “You will regret it. You will pay for what you did.” She adds.		ForFun-104		52	https://facebook.com/61552426861640	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011160	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031129		455		388005214061150	1	7.352239017987E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106700359177506		0	Picks002			120208944081850042		a.topicksapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.topicksapp.com/ad/dGlnZXJyZWFkZXIvMTQzMTI5LzIwMjQwNDA3MTM0NTQ0L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712469107	1.0670035917751E+14	Picks002	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435470892_304484132485397_5876145025050408141_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=YqMG1-4RzYEAb4mvpiE&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfDgzgPLSMmbUmzOhxoZ7wmnXbRvW59QNlayEr4jWdPOvg&oe=6618FCE8	person_profile	0	Picks002	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435503312_1205721267078930_7864824100359922652_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=kcb7IVsL1BkAb5r6b_I&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfB91m6jXcMMh9bwT2VYfBiDKgA_WJkA3rPh8OJ7opovbA&oe=6618FE35			0	3	“I, Prince Miles, reject you as my mate because I don’t want a blind omega for a mate. And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face.”<br /> I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful.<br /> But my mate left without any remorse.<br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world.<br /> ————————<br /> KEILAH <br /> The Blind Princess of Belmont—everybody has heard rumors about this mysterious woman, but nobody outside of the castle has ever seen her existence. <br /> Keilah Lunette Lockhart—the name that no one has ever heard about. Hidden deep within the castle grounds, I have been isolated all my life after the death of my parents. <br /> Today marks the day that all of the members of the royal family gather in the main castle because of the rumored engagement of the precious princess and my cousin—Isabelle Diane Lockhart. <br /> I stood in front of the back door and shook my hands in nervousness. I was about to head in when I heard my aunt Grace speak. <br /> “She’s not going to come, is she?” Queen Grace chuckled as she took a sip of her tea. <br /> “Most definitely not,” Princess Sofia said. “She has some guts to show her monstrous face here on the day that Prince Enzo arrives.” <br /> “She definitely shouldn’t come if she doesn’t want to be the laughingstock of the event,” Prince Finn added, causing the table of royals to burst into laughter. <br /> I cast my head to the ground and pursed my lips together. They&#039;re talking about me again, huh? <br /> I heard the main door open, followed by the sound of the King&#039;s voice. <br /> “What’s with all the laughter when I’m still not around?” King Leo entered the room and smoothly interrupted their conversation. <br /> “It’s nothing,” Queen Grace, his wife, said. “We’re just talking about a nobody.” <br /> “Well, you better settle down. Isabelle is about to come down any minute now.” <br /> Princess Evelyn clapped her hands in excitement. “I can’t wait! She’s going to be so beautiful.” <br /> Grace boastfully smiled. “When has my daughter ever been ugly?&quot;<br /> I heard the sound of the door opening once more and inferred that Princess Isabelle had entered the room. Everybody beamed at her arrival, and she was immediately greeted with a warm welcome as she sat down. <br /> “You look beautiful, my darling,” Grace exclaimed. “You’re going to capture Prince Enzo’s heart in an instant.” <br /> “I hope so, mom. It’s been nerve-wracking ever since the news came out,” Isabelle gracefully responded. <br /> Grace chuckled in reassurance. “You don’t have to worry about anything.” <br /> “That’s right,” Violet chimed in. “You’re perfect, Isabelle.” <br /> This is probably a good time to come in, right? <br /> I didn&#039;t think about it any further and twisted the doorknob open, silently entering the room. <br /> I thought that I went in discretely, but when the room turned silent, I knew that they had noticed my presence. I stood there for a while, just internalizing everything that was happening. <br /> “I can’t believe she actually came,” Nolan sneered. <br /> “Such a thick face she has,” Violet added. <br /> There are some times when my blindness becomes convenient, and this is one of those situations. <br /> At this moment, I couldn’t see the hateful gazes being thrown my way. However, I sure can feel them. <br /> I bowed my head and still decided to greet them despite their hostility. <br /> “Good morning, everyone. I had come to congratulate Isabelle on her engagement,” I smiled, although it couldn’t be seen through the sheer cloak. <br /> “I’m surprised you even heard about the news,” Nolan chimed. “You were about to rot in your cottage from hiding away from us.” <br /> I looked down to the ground and muttered a small apology. I didn&#039;t want to hide away from the cottage, but whenever I came here, I always came home with a new bruise and a broken heart. <br /> “Is there a seat for me?” I asked, quickly changing the topic. <br /> My other relatives stayed silent, but Isabelle, the only relative I considered a genuine person, held onto my hand and led me to one of the seats. <br /> “You may leave, Weston,” Isabelle said to my helper, who trudged behind me. <br /> Weston was hesitant to leave the room, but I held onto his hand and nodded my head. <br /> &quot;You can leave. I&#039;ll see you back in the house.&quot; <br /> “I’ll be right outside, princess,” Weston bows before leaving the room. <br /> I thanked Isabelle as I sat down on the chairs. I didn&#039;t know much about the prince that Isabelle was supposed to marry, but I heard that he&#039;s quite handsome and famous. I silently waited for his arrival in my seat, but it seemed like my relatives had other plans. <br /> “Isn’t it amazing?” Violet exclaimed. “Isabelle was actually chosen by Prince Enzo—the hottest Alpha of today’s era! I heard he has really high standards, so Isabelle must be something great for him to choose her.” <br /> Isabelle hummed while I fondly listened. However, my smile quickly dropped when I heard my aunt Grace’s next words. <br /> “Of course. What do you expect? My dearest daughter is also an Alpha. An Alpha is fit for an Alpha. Not a lowly omega,” she sneered. <br /> I knew that the queen was talking about me because nobody else in the room was an omega. <br /> “Well, a Lockhart must at least be a Beta. I don’t even know how a royal princess could be an omega, and she actually thinks that she’d be worthy to meet the prince. I feel like she has an inner agenda of wanting to capture the prince’s heart,” Sofia added. <br /> They weren’t throwing any names, but I already knew. <br /> That’s how it has always been. Werewolves were segregated into three separate groups—the Alphas, the strongest of the pack. They are naturally strong, attractive, and a rare part of the population. Once you’re born an Alpha, you’re practically at the top. <br /> Next, the Betas, the ones who make up most of the population. They can be dispatched in any kind of job, and are great followers. They aren’t as strong and attractive as Alphas, but they are accepted within society since they’re deemed as the most “normal.” <br /> And lastly, the omegas—the weakest and the most vulnerable ones. They don’t have any innate abilities, and for most people, they exist for one reason only—for breeding. It’s not like an omega can hide their identity, too, since they emit a sweeter scent than others. However, now that the times have changed, some people are becoming more open to accepting omegas as an equal part of society. <br /> Yet it seems like the Lockhart family still hasn’t gotten past that belief. <br /> They still hate omegas. <br /> They still hate me. <br /> “How could she?” Evelyn scoffed. “With her face, I’m afraid the prince is only going to run away.” <br /> It only became worse as the whole table burst into laughter. Isabelle gently held onto my hand and was about to speak, when the door suddenly opened, and a servant came in. <br /> “Greetings, the royal family. I have come here to present the coming of Prince Enzo Alexios Wilde of the Elixir kingdom!” <br /> I couldn&#039;t hear the servant&#039;s words since my heart was beating too loud inside my chest. I thought I had gotten used to my relatives&#039; hurtful words, but after hearing them talk so lowly of me, I knew that I wasn&#039;t welcomed around. <br /> So, along with the opening of the door, I stood up from my seat. I didn&#039;t even care about meeting the prince at this point. I just wanted to go home. I started walking out of the door, hoping no one would notice me. <br /> However, with my impaired vision and the tears pooling in my eyes, I couldn’t make a smooth exit. <br /> And before I even knew it, I had already bumped into a warm, firm chest. I immediately felt him wrap his arms around my body, catching me before I fall. Being in this person&#039;s arms felt comforting, but that feeling immediately went away when the royal family gasped. <br /> “Prince Enzo!”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> And before I even knew it, the mysterious woman was already being pushed away from me. <br /> I dusted my clothes off to get rid of the sweet scent, but it only spread through the cloth. My frown deepened as I was engulfed by her scent. <br /> “Servant!” Queen Grace shouted in rage. “I am so sorry, Prince Enzo,” she bowed her head. “Our servant disrespected you the moment you came in. Do not worry. We will punish her as soon as possible.” <br /> “It’s alright,” I brushed it off, trying to keep it cool. “You do not have to punish her. But, I would appreciate an apology coming from the servant.” <br /> I didn&#039;t know the exact reason why, but I somehow wanted to see the face hiding behind the mysterious woman’s cloak. <br /> “Such a kind man you are,” Queen Grace smiled. “Indeed, a perfect match for my daughter, Isabelle.” <br /> I merely smiled and turned my attention back to the woman, who was still sitting on the ground. <br /> “Well, what are you waiting for?” Grace exclaimed in a harsh tone. “Apologize to the prince.” <br /> She cast her head down and muttered a small apology. <br /> My eyebrows raised in surprise as I heard her voice. It was soft and light—like she seemed kind. However, I quickly shook my head to get rid of such thoughts. <br /> This woman is still an omega, no matter how kind she may sound. At the end of the day, that is what omegas are most known as—weak and pretentious. <br /> “I don’t accept your apology,” I said in a cold voice. “How could you apologize to a prince with your face covered with a cloak?” <br /> The servant froze. <br /> “Remove your cloak, then apologize to me, servant.”<br /> -<br /> KEILAH <br /> I felt my mind blanking out. <br /> My cloak? <br /> The only thing shielding me away from this cruel world?<br /> There is no way on Earth that I&#039;m going to remove my cloak—not even in the presence of a high and mighty prince. <br /> I felt his footsteps coming my way, so I acted fast and rose to my feet. I didn&#039;t even bother to bow and bid farewell to the prince. I just ran away from the scene, ignoring the calls of my relatives and the guards. <br /> I had already memorized the interior of this mansion ever since I was young, so I didn&#039;t have any problem with running away. <br /> I can already imagine the looks on my relatives&#039; faces, but right now, I couldn&#039;t afford to be seen. <br /> I ran back to my humble cottage and bumped into Weston along the way. <br /> “Keilah?” he exclaimed. “Are you alright? Are you—are you crying? What happened?” he bombarded me with questions. <br /> I merely nodded my head and tried to hide my real emotions. <br /> “I’m okay,” I said between my tears. “I just need some time alone.”<br /> I could tell that Weston wanted to ask more but decided to drop it in the end. <br /> “Will you be at the cottage?”<br /> “Yes,” I said. “You can come back at dinner time.”<br /> “Alright, Keilah. Don’t hesitate to call for me when you need help. I’ll just be in the stables.”<br /> I nodded my head before heading back to the cottage. <br /> As I went inside, I felt the tears cascading down my cheeks. I removed my cloak and buried my face in my arms. I cried by myself, feeling an immense pain in my heart. <br /> After crying for a while, I lifted my head up at the sky and pleaded. <br /> “Mom, Dad, can you please come back here?&quot;<br /> Ever since the day that they died, life has never been the same. When I was younger, and they were still alive, my relatives treated me fairly, but now, they treat me like I&#039;m less than garbage. <br /> At any chance that they get, they humiliate me in front of strangers, unnecessarily make me do their chores, and take advantage of my blindness. <br /> And when I thought that meeting my mate would pull me out of my misery, I was wrong. He heartlessly rejected me because of my disability, and now, I think no one will be able to love me sincerely anymore.<br /> Eight years ago<br /> My parents had just died, the reason being unknown, when my aunts and uncles forced me out of my room to socialize with my cousins. <br /> I didn&#039;t want to, but it seemed like I had no other choice.<br /> “Keilah!” Nolan called, waving his hands to get me to come closer. “Did you cry?” he asked. <br /> I nodded my head while looking down at the ground. <br /> Evelyn clicked her tongue. “You have been crying for days! Your parents are already dead—they’re not going to come back, so stop being a crybaby about it,” she said. <br /> “Yeah,” Finn agreed. “You should be happy now that they’re gone. Now, you have all the time and freedom to do what you want without your parents telling you to do so!”<br /> I didn’t know how to react. For some reason, I felt like I was being ganged up on by my cousins. I always thought that they never treated me like family, but now that my parents are gone, it just became more obvious.<br /> “Stop that,” Isabelle interrupted. “Don’t listen to them, Keilah. Let’s just play on the slides, hmm?”<br /> I smiled at her and nodded my head. Isabelle has always treated me like a good cousin, so she’s one of the few people I genuinely care for in the castle. <br /> Finn clicked his tongue and rolled his eyes. He didn’t retaliate any further since he never dared to defy Isabelle. <br /> Isabelle and I went to the slide. <br /> “I’m scared,” I said. <br /> “It’s easy,” Isabelle assured. “I’ll go first, okay?&quot;<br /> I nodded my head and watched her go down the slide. <br /> “See? It’s not that bad.”<br /> Even with her demonstration, I still felt a bit scared to go down the slide, considering I&#039;ve always been afraid of heights. <br /> I stood up on top of the slide and looked at the steep way down. I felt my heart beat faster in my chest, so I closed my eyes to calm myself down. <br /> Now, looking back, I never should have closed my eyes at that moment. <br /> Because that would be the very last time that I&#039;ll be seeing the world in color. <br /> Before I even knew it, I felt a strong push from my back, causing me to topple down to the ground and hit my head on the metal slide. <br /> The next second, I woke up, but it felt like I still hadn&#039;t—because the world was dark when I opened my eyes, and no one was even there to tell me that I had gone blind. <br /> Five years ago<br /> Twas the night of my sixteenth birthday, and I had been dreaming of this day ever since I became blind. After years of being isolated in my cottage, I can finally celebrate this special day since my aunt and uncle surprisingly allowed me to join. <br /> Granting, it wasn’t only my birthday, but also Isabelle’s. However, I really didn’t care. As long as I could finally have the chance to meet my mate and have someone love me as I had always dreamed of, I felt fine with having the minimum. <br /> Even if I was allowed to join in at the party, I was kept away from the visitors and was only allowed to stay in the kitchen. <br /> I was eating some cookies when I heard two sets of footsteps coming into the room, followed by the sweetest scent I had smelled in the entire world. <br /> “Can’t you just accept me as your mate?” he asked, the man’s deep voice sending shivers down my spine. <br /> “You know that I can’t,” Evelyn sighed. “You’re a Beta. I want an Alpha as my life partner. Besides, you’re not even my mate.”<br /> I froze as I recognized my cousin’s voice coming from the pantry. I held my breath, so they wouldn’t be able to hear me.<br /> The man clicked his tongue. “Does that even matter? The mate bond is practically a joke these days. Who actually wants their fated mate?”<br /> I do. I still want my mate. <br /> Because of the shock I felt from the man’s statement, I dropped the plate of cookies I was eating, causing the two of them to look my way. <br /> I stayed still as I felt my cousin and the mysterious man, who I assumed to be a prince, walk over to where I was. <br /> “Who is this?” the man exclaimed. <br /> Evelyn sighed. “Don’t mind her. She’s our blind servant. Whatever,” she said. “I’m out of here. Don’t you dare bring up this conversation anymore.”<br /> She clicked her tongue and exited the kitchen. <br /> The man clicked his tongue and tried to walk away; however, at that moment, our skins touched, and I felt the most sensational emotion in the world. <br /> “Mate,” I muttered under my breath, causing the prince to stop in his tracks. <br /> he cursed. “Such luck I have.”<br /> I wanted to be embraced by my mate right then and there, but it seemed like he didn’t feel the same way.<br /> “I can’t believe this,” he sighed. “Let’s just get this over with. What’s your name?”<br /> “Keilah,” I softly said. <br /> “Alright,” he nonchalantly said and held onto my hands. “Look, I’m going to cut to the chase. I don’t want a blind person for a mate. And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face. Not to mention, you&#039;re also an omega,&quot; he chuckled.<br /> He was talking like he didn&#039;t care for me one bit. &quot;So, I, Prince Miles, reject you as my mate.”<br /> With that, I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful, but my mate left without any remorse. <br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world—not my parents, not my relatives, not my vision, and not even my mate.<br /> Present time<br /> I sobbed as I remembered the sad story of my life. I thought that being away from my relatives would cure the pain and push the hurtful memories away, but they all resurface whenever I meet them. <br /> I felt a small, fluffy creature jump onto my lap and smiled. <br /> “Lucky,” I called out my cat’s name. “At least I still have you, huh?”<br /> I wiped the tears from my eyes and cuddled into the cat. <br /> “I have to be strong, right?” I said. <br /> Lucky lets out a small meow, causing my smile to widen. <br /> “Alright,” I said. “I’ll tell you everything that happened today.”<br /> Lucky lets out a meow once more, so I continued my story. <br /> “So, I met this prince,” I said, the memory suddenly flashing in my mind. “He felt….warm,” I smiled. <br /> “But he’s rude,” my smile dropped. “He called me a servant and told me to remove my cloak right then and there! Can you believe it? You know that I never take off my cloak.”<br /> “I just have to avoid him at all costs. I feel like he’s the type of person who wouldn’t forgive the people who had defied him.”<br /> Lucky purred. <br /> “Let’s hope we never see him again.”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> I stopped in my tracks when I saw the cloaked servant from a while ago cooking some type of meal.<br /> Now that I entered her home, I smelled her sweet scent once more, and it made me grimace.<br /> Peach.<br /> She smells of peach.<br /> It was pleasant to the nose, but just knowing that it was coming from an omega made my stomach churn.<br /> I was about to head out of the cottage when she suddenly spoke.<br /> &quot;Weston, you&#039;re back?&quot; she said in a bubbly voice, very in contrast with how anxious she sounded a while ago.<br /> Weston? Who is that?<br /> &quot;You came right on time. I just finished making dinner.&quot;<br /> She walked over to where I was, and I frowned when I saw that she was still wearing her cloak.<br /> She chuckled and tried to hold onto my hand to lead me to the dining area, but I took a step back before our skin could make contact.<br /> She froze. &quot;Weston, Is there something wrong?&quot;<br /> I couldn&#039;t respond. The moment I would open my mouth to speak, I knew that she would know that I wasn&#039;t this &quot;Weston&quot; guy.<br /> So, I just opted to leave.<br /> However, the sound of my stomach grumbling made me stop in my tracks.<br /> I pursed my lips together and let out a deep breath.<br /> Talk about my luck.<br /> Her suspicion changed into that of amusement, and she walked over to the kitchen to set up the table.<br /> &quot;Come,&quot; she said. &quot;You should eat. I made your favorite today, and I also had some time to bake some desserts.&quot;<br /> I stood in my spot and hesitated to follow after her. However, there&#039;s no harm in having a free meal, right?<br /> I couldn&#039;t eat well back in the castle because the taste of the food were either flavorless or too flavorful.<br /> And besides, once we eat, she&#039;ll probably take her cloak off, right? That&#039;s another thing I could get. After seeing her face, I feel like I&#039;ll finally get over my fixation. The only reason why I&#039;m staying here right now is for the food and for her reveal.<br /> I sat down on the chair and looked at the simple meal on the table. It wasn&#039;t as fancy or extravagant as the ones served at the castle, but it still aroused my appetite.<br /> I took the spoon to scoop up some of the stew into my mouth. A moan left my lips as soon as the myriad of flavors exploded on my tongue.<br /> This tastes too good.<br /> And to think that an omega cooked this.<br /> She chuckled when she heard me vigorously digging in.<br /> &quot;Were you that hungry? You should have come back here sooner if you were. I already ate a snack a while ago, so I&#039;ll eat later on.&quot;<br /> I clicked my tongue. I thought I would finally be able to see her face.<br /> &quot;Why are you so quiet today?&quot; she asked. &quot;You&#039;re only like this when you&#039;re upset.&quot;<br /> I didn&#039;t respond and continued eating. Well, it&#039;s not like I had any other choice. After finishing this meal, I&#039;m going to go back to where our car is parked.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re still not talking, huh?&quot; she chuckled. &quot;Is it because of what happened back in the castle? I don&#039;t understand why you&#039;d be upset because of that. It&#039;s not like it&#039;s the first time that it has happened,&quot; she said.<br /> I continued listening to her as I ate.<br /> &quot;Queen Grace has never liked me, so it&#039;s expected that she talks that way. My cousins, too, are quite childish, but I think it&#039;s because of the pressure of being young royals.&quot;<br /> She tried to make her tone happier, but I could still notice the sadness lingering in her voice.<br /> &quot;But I&#039;m okay. I really am. I&#039;ve gotten used to their words. Even if I have their last name, I know that they don&#039;t want me as their family.&quot;<br /> I stopped mid-chew and looked at her.<br /> She has the same last name as the royal family? How could a blind omega have the same last name as them?		Picks002		15	https://facebook.com/100095293115204	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011173	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031129		455		404004532258026	1	1.0279238286461E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207550851810721		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI0MDQwNzEzNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468720	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436445694_1848789382267449_6876065631640941695_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VQUuWhvLLjkAb629fZ6&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC3aTMBI-U_3cLaxlmvUZ5c8hPB_apSZNUQI67aRhYC-Q&oe=6618D1E0	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436351677_416798224280981_7040636877459359294_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=d1ZXEbTHmOgAb5UVy_d&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCHVsOzujJyPn75YEprPFU1XfMK3cZYJ3y5Y48mrfJDlw&oe=6618D61F			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Soundscapes of Love		1	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011186	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031129		455		414191148033511	1	3.935586468602E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	195308346990040		0	Cha114			120206949070490258		b.chaptersapps.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.chaptersapps.com/ad/Q2hhcHRlcnMvMTQzODk2LzIwMjQwNDA3MTY1OTQ5L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712480670	1.9530834699004E+14	Cha114	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436338381_736162951838124_6788102336453836114_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Jvs_4S0xyW0Ab4Wr6_L&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAOvhtMuaDVpccsczMO_Z7BW5H-hbn5BTHGI2yEuoSlzw&oe=6618D8E1	person_profile	0	Cha114	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436417738_941599567557501_2549163382135204257_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HUW7ja5d5jcAb7o2n-H&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfD7l_spN8Gbq3OaFdCvqkGFBDTcSfFJvAvwpVdaKFRCyw&oe=6618DC40			0	3	At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> —<br /> Megan<br /> The best thing Jason ever did was cheat on me.<br /> Not that I&#039;m grateful to my skunk of an ex-fiancé at the moment. I&#039;m crawling down the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, heading into my hometown. There&#039;s a big game this weekend and the Leopards are the team to beat in the NFL, so everybody and his brother has come to see them take on the Stallions.<br /> Reaching my exit at last, I take the off-ramp to Central Avenue. It&#039;s as crowded as the freeway, crammed with cars trying to get home or to a hotel before the dark clouds overhead unleash their fury. I inch along, wishing the traffic would vanish so I could pistol the puny engine on my compact car and vent some of my emotions.<br /> Every time the scene from this morning intrudes on my mind, anger and pain flare up anew. I&#039;m sick of driving, sick of grieving, of wasting my tears on a man who doesn&#039;t deserve them. If I hadn&#039;t come home early and found Jason balls-deep in another woman, I&#039;d still be planning our wedding.<br /> I need a drink and a hot bath and some mindless entertainment. I need to be numb.<br /> My cell phone rings. I glance down and see that it&#039;s Jason. It&#039;s all I can do not to pick up the phone and hurl it straight through the windshield.<br /> It&#039;s only an instant that my eyes are off the road, but when I look up there&#039;s a truck stopped right in front of me. With no time to brake, I wrench the steering wheel, jerking my car sideways into the next lane — just as a bright blue sports car whips into the same spot from the other side.<br /> Its front bumper hits the passenger side of my car with a sickening crunch, bouncing my head off the window next to me, then snapping me back the other way. The impact spins my car around. I end up facing the wrong way, the oncoming traffic dividing frantically around me like water going past the prow of a ship.<br /> I&#039;m too stunned to move; for long moments, I just sit there staring. I&#039;m finally numb, but not the way I wanted.<br /> Maybe I messed up in another life, and today is some kind of karmic revenge. My lower lip trembles, and I bite down on it. Self-pity sucks, and no matter what, I will not start crying again.<br /> A tap on my side window makes me jump. I turn my head to see a man peering in at me. Dark hair, dark eyes, shoulders as broad as a house. Why does he seem so familiar?<br /> When I don&#039;t respond, he opens my door. &quot;Are you all right?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes. I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I say, straightening in my seat. &quot;Was that your car?&quot; &quot;Yeah, but don&#039;t worry about that.&quot; I hear a snort behind him, but I can&#039;t see who it is because the huge man in front of me is blocking my view.<br /> Undoing my seat belt, I turn to get out of the car. The man takes my hand to help me up. Electric heat surges up my arm and through my body, flooding me with sensation. A detached corner of my mind notices my entirely inappropriate response, and wonders if it&#039;s because I&#039;m in shock.<br /> He backs away to give me room. Now I can see the other man, standing by the flashy blue car with his arms folded. Same hair, same eyes, same massive build.<br /> At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> Granted, they are the hottest men I&#039;ve ever laid eyes on. But still. &quot;Don&#039;t worry about the car,&quot; the one nearest me says again. &quot;I&#039;m Cody, by the way.&quot; He&#039;d let go of me when I stood up, and now he&#039;s holding out his hand again to shake.<br /> It&#039;s an enormous hand — it engulfs mine, and I am not a petite woman. But I only have an instant to process that, because at the contact with his rough, warm skin, heat flows through me once more. This time, my papilla go hard.<br /> I tell myself it&#039;s the stress. That&#039;s why I&#039;m getting more turned on than I ever did from Jason&#039;s touch, right here in the middle of the street, with honking cars all around us. I want to believe it, but I know it&#039;s not true.<br /> The other thing I know is that I need to stop feeling this way. Now. I pull my hand free and look at his brother. &quot;So you must be Brock. My dad&#039;s told me about you both.&quot;<br /> A slow smile quirks one side of his mouth. He&#039;s devastatingly handsome, just like his twin — and he knows it. &quot;Your dad&#039;s a fan?&quot;<br /> &quot;You could say that,&quot; I tell him. &quot;He&#039;s your coach.&quot;<br /> The guys exchange a quick glance, eyebrows raised. Traffic is still going by us, but very slowly because people keep stopping to take photos of the twins through their car windows, even though night has fallen.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re Coach Turner&#039;s daughter?&quot; Brock says. NFL teams have a lot of different coaches, so it&#039;s a valid question. But there&#039;s only one head coach, and that&#039;s my dad.<br /> &quot;Yeah, I&#039;m Megan. I&#039;d say it&#039;s nice to meet you, but I&#039;d really prefer we hadn&#039;t met this way.&quot;<br /> Cody grins at that, but Brock&#039;s frowning, his mind on something else. &quot;Don&#039;t you live in Omaha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I did,&quot; I say. And I am so not having that conversation with either of these guys. &quot;We should call the police and our insurance and all that.&quot;<br /> Their sports car has a crumpled fender but is mostly intact. When I go around to the passenger side of my car, though, I see that it took the brunt of things.<br /> &quot;Yeah, it&#039;s totaled,&quot; Cody says from behind me. He sounds far too cheerful about it, and I suppress a twinge of irritation. Even as a rookie, he&#039;s earning a good salary, so buying a new car is no big deal to him.<br /> But I have no job at the moment, and I&#039;m not asking my father for money. He&#039;s already letting me stay at his place until I can sort things out. Letting him pay for stuff on top of that is way more than I&#039;m comfortable with. Maybe I can find some kind of telecommuting work until I can get another car.<br /> I go back around to the driver&#039;s side, taking out my phone and my insurance card. Brock&#039;s already on his phone. &quot;Cops are on the way to take an accident report,&quot; he says when he hangs up, &quot;and I&#039;ve got tow trucks and a cab coming too.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tow trucks, plural?&quot; I say.<br /> He shrugs. &quot;They both need it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, thank you.&quot; But he only called one cab. Does that mean ...<br /> &quot;Are you heading to your dad&#039;s house?&quot; he says, as if hearing my unspoken question. At my nod, he continues, &quot;We&#039;ll drop you off. It&#039;s on the way to our place anyway.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks,&quot; I say again. &quot;That&#039;s really very kind.&quot;<br /> &quot;No big deal.&quot; He and Cody exchange another swift glance, and this time I sense the undercurrent flowing between them. Whatever they&#039;re thinking, it sends a ripple of awareness down my spine.<br /> The brothers are standing together now, and I can&#039;t help but admire the view. Chiseled jaws, skin in matching shades of sun-tanned bronze, strong noses, sensual mouths. They were impressive when I watched them play on TV, but in person their charisma is overwhelming.<br /> My gaze wanders down to the arms like tree trunks, then the tight, narrow waists. They&#039;re both wearing gym shorts and t-shirts, the fabric straining against their biceps and thighs. I bet their abs are amazing too. They could be world-class models instead of football players.<br /> Two sets of big, dark brown eyes pin me in place, and suddenly I can&#039;t breathe. The moment lengthens until I force myself to look away. My heart is beating way too fast.<br /> Maybe getting in a taxi with the twins is not such a good idea. But the wind is rising, the clouds darker and more threatening. We need to get indoors before the skies open up.<br /> By the time the police and the tow trucks have come and gone, the taxi has arrived, and the air has a bite that makes me shiver. I have my suitcase and purse, but have to cross my fingers that the rest of the stuff in my car will be safe at the repair shop until I can pick it up. Cody puts the suitcase in the cab&#039;s trunk, then opens the back door and slides in. Brock gestures for me to go next.<br /> I don&#039;t want to make a big deal out of riding up front with the driver after the guys have been so nice to me, so I get in and scoot over to make room. The brothers dwarf me, and when Brock slides in, I&#039;m squeezed between them like I&#039;m the filling in a twin sandwich.<br /> The driver pulls into the crush of traffic. Pressed between the brothers, I&#039;m instantly warm. My whole body starts to tingle, and it&#039;s not just from the heat coming off them. I know this because the sensations are strongest right between my legs.<br /> I&#039;ve never reacted to a man like this before, let alone two of them at once. Maybe all my emotions about Jason are being diverted into lust. Which means it&#039;s a really bad idea for me to let this continue.<br /> If they realize how turned on I am, they&#039;ll think I&#039;m a freak or a groupie. I don&#039;t want to give them any ideas, since I&#039;ll doubtless be around them again — I won&#039;t miss a game. In my best nice/polite/helpful voice, I say, &quot;I should sit in front.&quot;<br /> &quot;Nah,&quot; Brock drawls, and the next thing I know he picks me up as if I weigh nothing at all and settles me sideways on his lap, my hip nestled in his crotch. I suck in a breath as electricity jolts through my body.<br /> Excuse me,&quot; I say, still struggling for politeness. &quot;I can&#039;t sit in your lap.&quot; I try to ignore the sensations spiraling from my core out through my body and back again.<br /> &quot;You are sitting in my lap,&quot; he points out, like it&#039;s no big deal. One of his hands, so big and strong and warm, is curled around my waist, burning through my clothing. The other goes to my head, pressing gently down to tuck me against his neck, then stays tangled in my hair.<br /> He smells like sunshine and clean male sweat. It&#039;s intoxicating. My voice comes out all soft and breathy when I say, &quot;I mean it&#039;s not appropriate. Please let me go.&quot;<br /> &quot;Relax, sugar,&quot; he says in that same lazy tone. &quot;We&#039;re not gonna hurt you.&quot;<br /> The we is not exactly comforting.<br /> Brock&#039;s mouth brushes the skin on the side of my neck, making me jolt. Since I can&#039;t take them up on their offer, I don&#039;t need any more torment. I try to pull away again, but he just tucks me back against his side.<br /> &quot;Easy, Megalicious,&quot; he says in that rumble of his. &quot;You&#039;re too tense. We need to help you relax.&quot;<br /> &quot;You did not just call me — that.&quot; I can&#039;t even make myself repeat his ridiculous nickname. Who does he think he is? Besides the guy who&#039;s making my brain melt, I mean, along with the rest of my body.<br /> Cody chuckles. &quot;How about megagorgeous?&quot; He shifts closer, running a finger up and down my arm. <br /> My system is overloading again, and I can&#039;t help squirming some more on Brock&#039;s lap. &quot;Yeah, babe,&quot; he says. &quot;Let Daddy Brock make you feel better.&quot;<br /> &quot;Daddy Brock?&quot; I sputter and then snort with laughter. &quot;You guys are no older than I am. I might even be older than you.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not the years, baby,&quot; he says, his lips grazing the sensitive shell of my outer ear. &quot;It&#039;s the mileage.&quot;<br /> Even as I roll my eyes at him quoting movie lines at me, he turns me so I&#039;m facing forward in the taxi. One arm wraps around my midriff, and his free hand teases the skin just above the waistband of my shorts.<br /> His touch sends sparks shooting right down to my private part. I must have hit my head during the collision harder than I thought. Anger, grief, stress, hormones — can&#039;t forget the raging hormones — have apparently shredded every bit of common sense I possess. Because I don&#039;t say anything.<br /> All I have to do is open my mouth and tell them, &quot;No.&quot; Or &quot;Stop that.&quot; And they&#039;d back off, both of them. I know it in my bones. Impossible as it sounds, I feel safe with these two men who are taking such liberties with my body.<br /> I&#039;m letting it happen because I want it to. Because I want them. Because right now, with the rain wrapping the taxi in sheets of water, hiding us in our own little world, all I care about is how they&#039;re making me feel.<br /> And how they&#039;re making me feel is like a beautiful and desirable woman. Someone worth wanting. Someone Jason was a fool to let go.<br /> Who are you kidding? whispers the self-doubt that&#039;s been tormenting me all day, ever since I walked in on Jason and his mistress. You&#039;re nothing to them.<br /> I almost listen, almost give in to the crushing weight of my insecurity. But then my phone rings. Cody pulls it out of my purse. &quot;Jason,&quot; he says, reading the screen. &quot;Who&#039;s that?&quot;<br /> My anger blazes again. &quot;No one,&quot; I snap. I grab the phone, hit the Reject Call button, and toss it back in my purse. Jason, and not in a good way. He got his and now I&#039;m getting mine.<br /> I relax against Brock, consciously letting go of my resistance. &quot;That&#039;s my girl,&quot; he whispers. His hand slips inside my shorts, then under the elastic of my panties, his fingertips teasing the curls above my cherry.<br /> Now that I&#039;ve decided not to fight it, I&#039;m impatient for more. &quot;Touch me,&quot; I whisper back. &quot;Do it.&quot;<br /> <br /> There&#039;s a car I don&#039;t recognize parked in my dad&#039;s driveway, a white SUV next to his black one. The guys exchange a glance, but don&#039;t say anything. We all get out, and Cody retrieves my suitcase while Brock says to the driver, &quot;Wait here — we&#039;ll be back in a few minutes.&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s okay,&quot; I say. &quot;You don&#039;t have to come in with me.&quot; My dad may not have x-ray vision, but I can&#039;t shake the feeling that as soon as he sees us together, he&#039;ll somehow know what just happened.<br /> &quot;Just need to ask him a question,&quot; Brock says, but there&#039;s a twinkle in his eye that fills me with trepidation. He and Cody follow me up the sidewalk, close behind me as if they&#039;re afraid I&#039;ll slip inside and lock the door on them. They might be right.<br /> My body hasn&#039;t stopped humming from those amazing orgasms, and I mentally cross my fingers that my face is blank enough to protect me. Since Dad&#039;s expecting me, I open the front door without knocking, the twins still right behind me.<br /> The entryway opens into the living room, with a hallway branching off to the left that goes to the bedrooms, and a doorway on the right that leads to the kitchen. Since the living room is empty, I turn into the kitchen — and stop so fast the brothers bump into me.<br /> My dad&#039;s there, and so is a woman I&#039;ve never seen before. Their arms are around each other; his hands are on her hip. And they&#039;re pecking like there&#039;s no tomorrow.<br /> I haven&#039;t been this shocked since the day I was ten and came home to find my father crying in the living room. Even catching Jason this morning was less of a stunner. My voice is stuck in my throat. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d say anyway.<br /> Brock comes to my rescue by clearing his throat loudly, breaking up the makeout session. My dad&#039;s head whips around. &quot;Megan!&quot; he says. He looks confused — understandable, with the Beast Brothers at my back — but also a bit guilty.<br /> &quot;Hi, Dad.&quot; I find I can speak now that the silence has been broken. &quot;I did tell you I was almost here.&quot; His guilty look increases, and a small part of me is glad because it helps me conceal my own feelings of self-reproach. He comes over to give me a hug, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close. When I called this morning to say I was on my way, he didn&#039;t ask any questions; something in my voice must have warned him it wasn&#039;t the time. All he said was, &quot;I&#039;ll be here.&quot;<br /> His unwavering support steadies me, even as the contrast to Jason&#039;s betrayal is like a shard of glass in my heart. I squeeze him tighter, overflowing with love and gratitude, but his next words shatter the mood.<br /> &quot;Vivian stopped by after we spoke,&quot; he says. &quot;Vivian, I&#039;d like you to meet my daughter Megan.&quot;<br /> The woman comes forward, hands outstretched. &quot;It&#039;s wonderful to meet you, dear. Your father&#039;s told me so much about you.&quot;<br /> My first thought is that she looks nothing like my mother. I still have memories of my mom, and lots of old photographs. Not to mention mirrors. I have my mother&#039;s auburn curls and curvy build, whereas Vivian is blonde and slender. I&#039;m relieved that there&#039;s no resemblance; I&#039;m not sure what I would do if my dad started dating a lookalike.<br /> Her expression, though, puts my back up. Maybe it&#039;s my imagination working overtime, but the little smile playing around her lips reminds me of Jason&#039;s mistress. He threw her out this morning when I caught them together, but she smirked at me while she strutted out of the house, as if she&#039;d won some kind of victory.<br /> I want to smack Vivian&#039;s smile right off her face — which is crazy and wrong. My dad isn&#039;t cheating; he&#039;s entitled to be happy.<br /> I should be happy that he&#039;s met someone after so many years alone. But I&#039;m not. Shoving aside thoughts of what that says about me, I force a smile and say, &quot;It&#039;s nice to meet you.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s when everything goes from awkward to totally insane.<br /> Because Vivian looks at the twins and says, &quot;Hello, boys. What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> And Cody and Brock say, &quot;Hey, Mom.&quot;		Cha114		9	https://facebook.com/61553929473251	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn&#039;t just a vacation, it&#039;s more of a temporary staycation.<br /> &quot;Can I help you, ma&#039;am?&quot;<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> &quot;Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?&quot;<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I&#039;ve lost my qmind.<br /> &quot;Ma&#039;am...this is an airport, it&#039;s not a casino&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;I know that, sir, I&#039;m just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I&#039;m stuck on where to go&quot;<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> &quot;Let me guess, you&#039;re running away from a boy?&quot;<br /> &quot;Got it in one&quot;<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> Grown men who are mature don&#039;t do what he did.<br /> &quot;You really shouldn&#039;t let a man run you out of your own home, honey because the moment you give a man that type of power and control, it&#039;s hard to get it back&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, it&#039;s kind of hard to stay here when my fiance screwed my brother behind my back&quot;<br /> I say angrily while smiling a sad and pained smile as the guy behind the desk gasps dramatically and clutches at his invisible pearls.<br /> &quot;Oh my&quot;<br /> He says as he straightens his jacket and looks at me with a shocked and sympathetic expression.<br /> &quot;Well, if I can make a suggestion...London is always beautiful at this time of year&quot;<br /> London.<br /> I think to myself as I smile a real and genuine smile.<br /> This is the first time in four whole weeks that I&#039;ve smiled like this.<br /> I&#039;ve always wanted to visit London, England but for some reason, it just never happened.<br /> &quot;The UK has also got a lot of historical and cultural spots if you&#039;re interested in that type of stuff, not to mention their nightlife is lit&quot;<br /> He says the last bit while doing a little twerk before quickly getting himself together and looking around to see if anyone had seen him do it.<br /> &quot;Sorry ma&#039;am, that wasn&#039;t professional at all&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t worry about it&quot;<br /> I said while chuckling.<br /> &quot;It looks like I&#039;m going to London then, when does the next flight leave?&quot;<br /> &quot;In twenty minutes, ma&#039;am&quot;<br /> &quot;Great, book me a seat please, oh and make sure it&#039;s one way&quot;<br /> I say and the guy looks up at me with sympathetic eyes.<br /> He then arranges my ticket for me and books me on the next flight to London.<br /> I was so excited but I was also feeling really nervous as well, especially when I was handed my ticket and I was told what gate I had to go to.<br /> The reason why I felt this way is because this meant it was real, I was really leaving not just New York but also America, my home and right now with how I&#039;m feeling, it&#039;s going to be for good.<br /> I thank the worker who wishes me good luck as I head towards my gate and take a seat letting out a sigh as I did.<br /> The past four weeks have been super freaking crazy and stressful for me and I just can&#039;t wait to get away for a little while so that I can get over recent events, get myself together and work on myself mentally.<br /> I take a sip of my water as my mind drifts back to four weeks ago when all of this mess started.<br /> My fiance Dylan Tate and I were hosting our engagement party at the Ritz Carlton and it was supposed to be the party of the century.<br /> The Carpenter, Black and Tate families are the top three most powerful, influential and richest families in New York&#039;s elite and the fact that two of these families were joining together through marriage was a big freaking deal but I didn&#039;t care about any of that.<br /> I loved Dylan and I had loved him ever since I first set my eyes on him when I was sixteen, we were childhood sweethearts and had dated each other ever since our high school days.<br /> He&#039;s the love of my life, the man of my dreams, so when he proposed to me in Bali, the answer was a given and I couldn&#039;t have been any happier but then my whole world came crashing down the night of my engagement party, the night that was supposed to be one of the best nights of my life turned into pure hell.<br /> What happened was, Dylan had gone AWOL right before we were supposed to make the official announcement, so I went looking for him but I wasn&#039;t expecting to see what I saw when I finally found him.<br /> I found Dylan in our hotel room with my brother Luca and both had nothing on.<br /> I can&#039;t even begin to describe to you how painful it was to see the love of my life and my beloved older brother who I love so freaking much entangled the way that they were.<br /> I was so heartbroken and devastated that I didn&#039;t even stay to hear their sorry excuses.<br /> I quickly left the room and the hotel altogether because honestly, there&#039;s nothing they could say or even do that would be good enough for me to accept or even forgive.<br /> After I left the hotel, I went to a nearby bar where I drank all of my pain and sorrows away.<br /> I ended up getting so freaking drunk that I found myself in a hotel room losing my innocence to some strange guy or at least that&#039;s what I thought at the time.<br /> When I woke up the next morning, I realised the guy who I had been intimate with and gave my precious flower to was none other than New York&#039;s most eligible bachelor Logan Black who is also the best friend of my eldest brother Justin.<br /> I was in so much shock and I couldn&#039;t believe I had been with Logan.<br /> I instantly freaked out and panicked because I didn&#039;t know how Logan was going to react when he woke up and realised he&#039;d had been with me, the girl he had always seen as his younger sister and I really didn&#039;t wanna to stay to find out, so I quickly got dressed and left the hotel room.<br /> I then went home where of course, I found out I was the villain of my story because I had left my engagement party without a word and had shown up the next morning literally doing the walk of shame.<br /> My parents questioned me about where I had been? who I had been with? why did I leave? how could I embarrass the Carpenter and Tate familys the way that I did? you know all that blah, blah, blah BS.<br /> Of course, Luca and Dylan didn&#039;t say anything and they were only too happy to throw me to the wolves which broke my heart even further because they were supposed to love me, yet they didn&#039;t care and they stood there allowing me to take the brunt of the blame for last night when it was all their fault.<br /> Anyway, I took all of the abuse and all hell broke loose when I told them that the wedding was off and I didn&#039;t want to marry Dylan anymore which angered my parents, more specifically my dad who hit me for the first time in my life and he demanded or I should say he commanded me to still go through with the wedding.<br /> Even that fake piece of trash Dylan acted like a love-sick victim and begged me not to cancel the wedding and even had the nerve to say he&#039;d forgive me, you know ME for MY indiscretions, the cheeky man but I refused to budge even despite my dad&#039;s determination for it to still go ahead.<br /> I didn&#039;t wanna fight them anymore, so I let them all think they had won, so while everyone was planning the wedding of the century, I was making plans of my own to leave and get away.<br /> I really didn&#039;t want to leave because at the end of the day, my family are still my family and I love them so much but I knew I could never forgive them, especially Luca.<br /> Luca was my best friend growing up and I was the closest to him out of all of my brothers which is why this is so devastating to me.<br /> It&#039;s also the reason why I stopped myself from publically dragging Luca and Dylan out of the closet and outing them to the world so that everyone would know I wasn&#039;t the big, bad wolf in this story because deep down inside of me, I still do love them both and I don&#039;t want to hurt either of them.<br /> There&#039;s also another reason why I&#039;m leaving or I should say this was the final nail in the coffin if you will and that reason is because I&#039;m pregnant with Logan&#039;s baby.<br /> I knew my parents would flip their lids when they found out and they&#039;d either assume Dylan is the father and would use my baby to make the wedding happen sooner or they&#039;d wanna know who the real father is and if they learned Logan is the father then they&#039;d force me to marry him to save face.<br /> I didn&#039;t want either of those options, I didn&#039;t want Dylan and I didn&#039;t want Logan, I just wanted me and my baby, so I packed a bag and grabbed as much cash as I could because I didn&#039;t wanna take any cards with me in case they tried to track me down and I headed straight for JFK airport hoping to start a new life.<br /> I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the boarding call for my flight.<br /> I let out a breath and smiled as I thought to myself this is it whilst placing a hand on my stomach.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s just you and me from now on my little angel&quot;<br /> I take a final deep breath in and slowly release it before standing up and grabbing my bags.<br /> I then head towards my gate and my new life in London, England.<br /> Six Years Later...<br /> <br /> &quot;KIDS!!, BREAKFAST IS READY!!&quot;<br /> &quot;OK, MUM!!&quot;<br /> I plate up mine and the kid&#039;s breakfasts and place them on the table along with four cups of orange juice and a cup of coffee for myself.<br /> I was grabbing a few condiments for the table when my three babies came barrelling into the room with my youngest son Dayton looking like he was going to a Marvel or DC convention.<br /> &quot;Dayton baby, I thought I told you all to get ready for school?&quot;<br /> &quot;You did and I did&quot;<br /> He said cheekily and I rolled my eyes.<br /> &quot;Son, you can&#039;t wear your Batman mask and cape to school&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not? I look cool&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;Yes I know you do, son but you can&#039;t just wear it&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s the rules, Dayton, we have to wear our school uniforms and nothing else&quot;<br /> My one and only baby girl says before taking a sip of her drink.<br /> &quot;But Elijah gets to wear his Spiderman costume every day, mum&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s because Elijah is autistic, baby and the school are trying to make his school life a little bit easier and make it as comfortable as possible for him&quot;<br /> I tell him for the umpteenth time and he drops his head in defeat.<br /> &quot;Ok, fine...can I wear it after school?&quot;<br /> He asks and I smile.<br /> &quot;Of course, you can&quot;<br /> I bend down and give him a kiss.<br /> &quot;Now come and eat your breakfast before it gets all cold and soggy&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok, mum&quot;<br /> Dayton and I take our seats and my eldest baby, my firstborn Logan couldn&#039;t resist making a comment about his brother&#039;s attire.<br /> &quot;You look like a nerd, Dayton&quot;<br /> &quot;Says the one who is reading a chemistry book at the breakfast table&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s biology actually and it doesn&#039;t hurt to want to warm your brain up before school&quot;<br /> &quot;That makes no sense at all&quot;<br /> Dayton says while rolling his eyes.<br /> &quot;Actually it does, Dayton, it&#039;s just like when you go to the gym, you warm up first, right? Logan reading a book before school is like a warm-up for him to go and learn&quot;<br /> Why did that make so much sense?.<br /> I mean, don&#039;t get me wrong, my babies are smart, actually, they&#039;re super smart, so it shouldn&#039;t be surprising or shocking to me that they&#039;d say something clever but it is every single time.<br /> &quot;Ok guys, knock it off and eat, please&quot;<br /> We all eat our food and I couldn&#039;t keep my eyes off my three bundles of joy as we ate.<br /> It was one of the biggest shocks of my life when I found out I was expecting triplets and I near fainted in the doctor&#039;s office, especially when my mind started going into overdrive about things like giving birth but thankfully the pregnancy and the birth went better than I expected because I had my best friend Carmella there with me and she&#039;s been there for me ever since.<br /> My kids are my entire life and have been ever since I left New York six years ago.<br /> I&#039;ve got two handsome boys and a beautiful little girl who have all just turned five years old and they&#039;re the lights of my life.<br /> My eldest son is Logan David Junior, yes I named him after his biological father and his paternal grandfather David Black which is something that I never planned on doing at first but as soon as I gave birth to him and I held him for the very first time, I knew that I couldn&#039;t give him any other name.<br /> Logan is my quiet child and he&#039;s very introverted compared to his siblings, he also loves to learn new things and is always either studying, reading a book, watching educational programmes or looking up something educational on the internet.<br /> He&#039;s not as sociable as his brother and sister but he still likes to have fun and hang out with other kids his age just as long as he knows and trusts them.<br /> My baby is also obsessed with science and computers and is constantly learning the ins and outs of them both, hence why he&#039;s currently reading a biology book while he&#039;s eating his eggs.<br /> All three of my kids are very skilled musically and Logan is one hell of a pianist.<br /> He&#039;s won so many awards for it and he even performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety performance in front of the royal family last year which made me one hell of a proud momma wolf.<br /> Then there&#039;s my youngest son Dayton James who is named after my father.<br /> Dayton is my little troublemaker, he&#039;s my cheeky child who has got one hell of a smartass mouth and he loves to joke around and play pranks on people which I hate and I&#039;m trying to knock it out of him but it&#039;s hard, especially when he religiously watches Home Alone because he says the main character Kevin is his idol.<br /> I really should&#039;ve given Dayton the middle name Liam after my big brother because he&#039;s just like his uncle in every way possible, even his laugh is the same as Liam&#039;s.<br /> Despite being a Johnny Knoxville in training, Dayton is a mathematician which is something he must&#039;ve gotten from his dad because I&#039;m dumb as a chicken when it comes to numbers, he also loves the drums which fits perfectly with his personality and lately, he&#039;s been taking air guitar lessons with a tutor.<br /> Then there&#039;s my little princess, my daughter Teddy Louise who I named after my mom.<br /> Teddy is a little girly girl who is obsessed with Disney, she loves to get dressed up and look pretty but she&#039;s also not afraid to get her hands dirty.<br /> She loves it when it rains because she gets to stomp around in puddles but her favourite weather is when it snows because she loves to build snowmen and make snow angels.<br /> Teddy also loves to bake and can make pretty much anything but her favourite thing to bake is cupcakes because she loves to decorate them with different icing and sprinkles.<br /> She&#039;s obsessed with many forms of art and loves to learn about the history of different famous artists, especially the likes of Picasso and Van Gogh, they really intrigue her for some reason.<br /> Teddy also loves to play the flute and can play many different beautiful melodies on it but she&#039;s not as into it as her older brothers are with their instruments.<br /> All three of my kids are incredibly smart and they attend a special school for the gifted after they were referred there by their previous school when they all started showing signs of being child prodigies.<br /> I always knew my kids were special and were more intelligent than most other kids their ages but I never in my wildest dreams would have ever thought that one let alone all three of my babies would be child prodigies because I always believed they were rare like one in a million type of rare, yet I managed to birth three, that&#039;s crazy.<br /> &quot;Mum&quot;<br /> Dayton&#039;s cute, adorable voice broke me from my thoughts.<br /> &quot;Yes, baby&quot;<br /> &quot;Can I have some more juice, please?&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course you can, do you two want some more as well?&quot;<br /> I ask Logan and Teddy who nod their hands.<br /> I grab the jug of juice and fill up their glasses before sitting back down in my chair.<br /> &quot;Thanks, mum&quot;<br /> My babies said in unison while smiling and I smiled back at them.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re welcome, babies&quot;<br /> I said as I heard a noise coming from the front door which I knew was the mail.<br /> I once again get up from my chair and go to see what junk I&#039;ve been sent today.<br /> I wasn&#039;t expecting anything important because all of my bills have been paid for and are up to date, so I wasn&#039;t expecting anything more than just junk mail and takeaway leaflets which they seriously need to stop giving us, the internet is a thing, folks.<br /> I let out a breath as I look through the pile but my eyes narrowed and I was confused/scared when one of the letters caught my attention for several reasons.<br /> The first reason is because of the American stamps and the address which are in the corners of the envelope.<br /> The latter is something the majority of the UK don&#039;t do, so that struck me as odd and the second reason is the very familiar handwriting on it which I immediately recognised as my grandfather Joseph&#039;s handwriting.<br /> My heart was beating a mile a minute and my anxiety had spiked as I continued to look at the envelope and they got worse as my fingers danced over the Christmas stamp which had been used to seal the letter.<br /> I didn&#039;t know what was in the letter but it was enough to make me feel panicked and nervous because nobody from my previous life except for Carmella knows where I live now, so how in on earth has my grandpa found out where I am? and why is he writing to me? what does he want?.<br /> &quot;Mum, we need to go, we&#039;re going to be late&quot;<br /> Teddy says and I look up to see all three of my kids standing in the hallway putting on their coats, hats, scarves and gloves.<br /> It&#039;s December and the weather is cold which is something I&#039;m used to as a native of New York but in the UK, the mornings always seem really bitter, so I make sure we&#039;re all wrapped up warm whenever we leave the house.<br /> I place the pile of letters on the side cabinet and go to put on my coat and accessories before grabbing my bag and making sure I&#039;ve got everything I need including my phone, purse, house keys and car keys.<br /> &quot;Are you ready to go, babies?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yep&quot;<br /> &quot;Mmm-hmm&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, mum&quot;<br /> The kids all say at the same time.<br /> &quot;Have you got your book bags and packed lunches?&quot;<br /> I ask them and they all nod their heads.<br /> &quot;Ok, let&#039;s go&quot;<br /> We leave our home and head towards the car.<br /> I make sure all of the kids are safely strapped in before getting in myself, we then set off for their school as we sing along to the Christmas songs which were playing on the radio.<br /> Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year and it&#039;s also my kids favourite as well.<br /> This time of year is also always really bittersweet for me because Christmas with my family used to be amazing and we&#039;d always have so much fun.<br /> It was the one time of the year when we&#039;d all gather together and stay at my parent&#039;s mansion for the entire holiday and we&#039;d celebrate it in style.<br /> I really wish I could go back to those times.<br /> There&#039;s nothing I&#039;d love more than for my babies to have a REAL family Christmas with our family maybe even with their father and his family but I highly doubt this will happen anytime soon.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s crazy how fast our lives can change within the blink of an eye and sometimes you don&#039;t even know it&#039;s happening until it&#039;s already happened.<br /> The past six years have been a crazy whirlwind and I&#039;ve had to get used to a lot of changes in my life since I moved to London but now I&#039;m happily settled and living my best life, well, I&#039;m living as great of a life as I possibly can without my beloved family here with me.<br /> There was a time when my family and I were extremely close, we would always see and talk with each other every day and we always did anything and everything for one another but all of that changed and I saw a totally different side to my family after Dylan and Luca&#039;s betrayal.<br /> I always used to think I had the perfect family, the perfect parents, the perfect grandparents and the perfect older brothers and in a way, I still feel that way about them but I also can&#039;t forget the immediate change in them when I found out my older brother was screwing my fiance.<br /> The betrayal left me a heartbroken mess and it changed my entire life forever, it also changed all of the plans I had made for my future.<br /> Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a school teacher, I wanted to teach the future generation and prepare them for the next stages of their lives.<br /> A few months before everything happened six years ago, I was offered a place at one of the best colleges in New York to get my teaching degree but then my relationship broke down and the perfect future I had planned with Dylan had gone up in flames along with everything else.<br /> I no longer had any desire to get my teaching degree but I needed to find a steady income so that I could provide for myself and the triplets because I knew my savings which was a very substantial amount of money wouldn&#039;t last me forever.<br /> I wasn&#039;t used to living like this because I was born a millionaire heiress, I had always lived a life of luxury and I never had to worry about anything, so to now live knowing money was running out was kind of scary, especially since I now had three extra mouths to feed and I didn&#039;t want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong I wasn&#039;t a spoiled little rich girl or anything like that but I lived a comfortable life with no worries and I wanted the same for my kids as well.<br /> I didn&#039;t want them to grow up worrying about things that they shouldn&#039;t have to which I know they would&#039;ve done because they&#039;re really smart and they would&#039;ve immediately sensed when something was wrong.<br /> Anyway, I knew I needed to make some decent money and fast but I didn&#039;t know how.<br /> That was until one day when I was watching some soppy rom-com movie which was based on some old book and it unlocked a brand new passion inside of me, a passion which I never knew existed if I&#039;m being perfectly honest with you.<br /> I always loved to read and loved nothing more than to get lost in a good book but I never once saw myself as a writer because I didn&#039;t think I was creative enough to be one.<br /> All of that changed as soon as I put pen to paper or my fingers to my laptop I should say and that&#039;s when magic happened.<br /> Within two months, I had finished and completed my first book The Billionaire&#039;s Secret Baby which later turned into a five-part series when my fans demanded more from me.<br /> The series was a huge hit and before I knew it, I was a world-famous author, I was successful and I was rolling in the money, most of which I&#039;ve either invested or I&#039;ve put into different bank accounts for me and my kids for when they&#039;re older.<br /> The rest of the money I used to buy us our current home and everything we needed to furnish it and I also bought myself a decent car as well.<br /> I mean, I&#039;m not at Donald Trump&#039;s level of rich but I&#039;ve got enough money for me and the triplets to live happy and comfortable lives together.<br /> Right now I&#039;m in my office working on a new book and a new series but for some strange reason, I can&#039;t seem to concentrate and for the first time in my writing career, I&#039;ve got writer&#039;s block.<br /> I let out a sigh as I take off my glasses and rub the bridge of my nose.<br /> This is so frustrating and annoying.<br /> The worst thing for a writer to experience is knowing what you want to write and how you want to write it but being unable to articulate it in the right way and have it make sense.<br /> There have been many times in the past where I&#039;ve written something and when I&#039;ve read it back I was baffled. this makes absolutely no sense.<br /> I looked back at the screen and decided I needed to take a break, so I got up and went into the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee and something to eat.<br /> I didn&#039;t really have much of an appetite but I knew if I didn&#039;t eat something now then I probably wouldn&#039;t have anything to eat until dinner later on which wouldn&#039;t do me any good.<br /> You need to be healthy in your mind, body and soul in order to do anything and I can&#039;t focus on writing a great story if I&#039;m pushing myself without resting or eating.<br /> I was sitting on the couch and eating my food with the television on in the background which I wasn&#039;t watching, it was just on for background noise because I hate silence and that&#039;s all I ever seem to have in this house when the kids aren&#039;t here.<br /> Anyway, the T.V. quickly caught my attention when the annoying presenter with a high-pitched squeaky voice, who was wearing more make-up than a drag queen mentioned several familiar names which piqued my interest, one of which and the gossip about him almost had me choking on my coffee.<br /> &quot;Hello everyone and welcome to the Hollywood Daily, it&#039;s been a busy week for many of the Hollywood elite, more specifically those within the affluent Carpenter and Black families&quot;<br /> The presenter said with a huge grin on her face.<br /> The first piece of news she was gossiping about was my sister-in-law Sabrina launching two new clothing lines, one is a maternity line and one is for kids which will be released after Christmas.<br /> This will be her third and fourth lines that she&#039;s released, the first one being a bikini line and the second one was an undergarment line which she worked on with my mom.<br /> &quot;Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen because the latest announcement from the Carpenter family is one that is going to break all of our precious little hearts, Luca Carpenter the youngest son of James and Louise Carpenter has come out as gay&quot;<br /> This is the news which had me almost choking on my coffee.<br /> What does she mean he&#039;s come out as gay?.<br /> Didn&#039;t he do that six years ago?.<br /> &quot;According to a statement released earlier today, Luca said it&#039;s taken me a very long time to finally accept who and what I am and now I can proudly say that I&#039;m a gay man&quot;<br /> Holy cow.<br /> &quot;But that&#039;s not the most shocking part of the statement, the part which has left many of the public including fans of the family baffled and scratching their heads in confusion is when Luca also confessed his undying love for his soulmate and the love of his life Dylan Tate...does that name ring a bell? well, it should do because Dylan is the eldest son and heir of Lachlan and Sandra Tate and he&#039;s the former fiance of Luca&#039;s younger sister Lacey Carpenter who has been M.I.A for the past six years, are Luca and Dylan the reason for her disappearance from the limelight? has this love story been going on for a lot longer than the Carpenters want us to believe? this is something we may never know unless Luca, Dylan or even Lacey herself comes out and explains it to us&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe this.<br /> It&#039;s a good job I legally changed my name six years ago before I gave birth to my kids because if I didn&#039;t, then this could have caused a lot of trouble for me and my kiddies.<br /> &quot;Moving on, we&#039;ve got everyone&#039;s favourite billionaire playboy Logan Black who is as much known for his dating life as he is for his wealth, businesses and modelling career, the fitness model and business mogul is known for having a different woman on his arm every week but is his bachelor life officially over? it seems so after the sexy hunk was spotted shopping at one of New York&#039;s most expensive jewellery stores with singer and actress GiGi Addams&quot;<br /> What?.<br /> It hurt my heart to hear about Logan settling down with someone else, especially with a snake like GiGi Addams.<br /> Deep down in my heart, I knew why it hurt me so much but I just didn&#039;t want to admit to it.<br /> I had always had a crush on Logan ever since I was a kid and I think somewhere over the years, that crush manifested into something more but I really didn&#039;t want to confess to those feelings because he&#039;s my older brother&#039;s best friend and also because of Dylan, not to mention Logan is everything I hate in a man.<br /> He&#039;s cocky and conceited and he thinks if the world doesn&#039;t revolve around him then it should or at least that&#039;s how he was six years ago, I don&#039;t know if he&#039;s changed at all since I left the States.<br /> I couldn&#039;t help but smile a sad and bittersweet smile as the presenter continued to talk about my family and those who used to be close to me and it really hurt my heart because I miss them so freaking much and I hate hearing about them and what&#039;s new in their lives through channels like this.<br /> Changes are a natural part of life but sometimes it&#039;s the ones you weren&#039;t expecting that cause you the most pain and sorrow but also the most happiness as well.&#039;Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who love beyond all faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles that nobody knows about&#039;<br /> ~ Farzana Baig<br /> <br /> Italy.<br /> Spain.<br /> France.<br /> England.<br /> Australia.<br /> There are so many amazing options but I can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn&#039;t just a vacation, it&#039;s more of a temporary staycation.<br /> &quot;Can I help you, ma&#039;am?&quot;<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> &quot;Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?&quot;<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I&#039;ve lost my qmind.<br /> &quot;Ma&#039;am...this is an airport, it&#039;s not a casino&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;I know that, sir, I&#039;m just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I&#039;m stuck on where to go&quot;<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> &quot;Let me guess, you&#039;re running away from a boy?&quot;<br /> &quot;Got it in one&quot;<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> <br /> 👇👇👇<br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to open Dreame to continue reading&quot;Coming Home For Christmas&quot;<br /> (It will automatically jump to the book)		Shorttttv-wondershows		5	https://facebook.com/61556947354423	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine.&quot; <br /> One slap wasn&#039;t enough for her, she raised her hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air.<br /> &quot;Are you challenging me woman. You think I can&#039;t destroy your life?&quot; <br /> &quot;If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain&#039;t afraid of any challenge.&quot; <br /> ————————<br /> Kayla<br /> <br /> Around 7:45pm, I heard the banging of the door followed by Claire&#039;s voice. That girl knows how to give me headache. She could not wait for the next day. I lazily made my way to the door. I was attacked by her glares. &quot;Why the hard face? You look ugly&quot;<br /> <br /> She walked passed me brushing my shoulder. She choose not to answer me. Great. &quot;You did well&quot; She exclaimed throwing her bag on couch. I took the other seat. &quot;About what?&quot; I played ignorance.<br /> <br /> &quot;You know it better than anyone. You were supposed to call me since afternoon but decided to ditch me and choose to call me this night. You did absolutely well&quot; She remarked passing me a death glare.<br /> <br /> &quot;No offence I was busy unfolding my things. I just arrived Newyork a few hours ago. What matters is you&#039;re here now right?&quot; I flunged my hands in the air.<br /> <br /> Her eyes squinted on me. Before I could have a control of what was happening, she dropped her weight onto my body. &quot;I missed you girl!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Get off me! I can&#039;t breathe properly&quot; I exclaimed detaching her body from mine and also catching my breath.<br /> <br /> &quot;God. Do you want to kill me?&quot;<br /> <br /> She rolled her eyes in return. &quot;Aren&#039;t you happy that we&#039;re seeing each other after a long time? I see you don&#039;t care about me anymore&quot; She fake hurt. I burst into a fit of laughter.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look at your face. You look like an old woman&quot; I said amidst laughter.<br /> <br /> &quot;Whatever. I still look beautiful in Tyler&#039;s eyes&quot; Talking of Tyler, I have completely forgotten about him. Claire and Tyler have been together for more than five years. I remember the day Tyler approach Claire. She was on top of the moon. As she secretly has a crush on him. Tyler was our senior in University. He&#039;s not the popular type but has the aura of being attractive to people. And Claire got to be the lucky girl.<br /> <br /> &quot;How&#039;s Tyler doing?&quot; I asked wanting to start a different conversation.<br /> <br /> &quot;Like you care to know&quot; She mumbled enough for me to hear. &quot;Ofcourse I care to know. After all he&#039;s your fiancee&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;He hasn&#039;t proposed&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But he&#039;s going to. And that will be soon. I&#039;m tired of seeing you guys single. You guys are head over heels for each other. I don&#039;t see why you&#039;re wasting time&quot; Claire didn&#039;t say anything only spare me a glance and turn her face elsewhere.<br /> <br /> My brows creased in question. It&#039;s unlike her to behave that way. I know that whenever I mention Tyler, her face becomes red with blushing. I shifted to the couch beside her. &quot;Is there something wrong? Between you and Tyler?&quot; I asked placing my hand on her shoulder.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing is going on. We&#039;re okay&quot; She offered out a smile which didn&#039;t reach her eyes. This shows something is definitely wrong.<br /> <br /> &quot;You know that you&#039;re a terrible liar right? I could see right through your expression that something is definitely wrong. So before I lose my s**t and go meet Tyler right this night, better start talking&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I told you it&#039;s-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Spill!&quot; I exclaimed more like commanded. She heaved out a sigh.<br /> <br /> &quot;So lately, Tyler and I were having some argument&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay...?&quot; I trailed off knowing that wouldn&#039;t be the end of the story.<br /> <br /> &quot;The main problem is from me. I know Tyler loves me and is patient with me knowing how stubborn I am. But, I don&#039;t think I&#039;m ready for marriage now&quot; For a moment, I stared at the woman in front of me as if she has grown two heads.<br /> <br /> &quot;Then when will you be ready? Till after ten years? Or when Tyler couldn&#039;t take your s**t anymore&quot; I know I&#039;m supposed to support my friend. However, her reason doesn&#039;t look reasonable to be. I can see the love Tyler has for her. It&#039;s a kind of love any woman would love to have from her partner.<br /> <br /> &quot;Look Claire&quot; I adjust my sitting position turning her body towards me. &quot;I don&#039;t know where you got the stupid thinking in your head. Tyler loves you wholeheartedly. He&#039;d been in love with you since day one. And I know he&#039;s only holding himself back. You both love each other, he has a job, a decent source of income. Then what more do you want&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know all of that. I just don&#039;t feel like I&#039;m strong enough to take responsibility&quot; I didn&#039;t know when a hiss left my lips.<br /> <br /> &quot;Then you don&#039;t love him enough. If you&#039;re going to sit here and tell me you&#039;re not ready to take responsibility then you don&#039;t deserve to be with him&quot; My voice was slightly raised. I was beginning to be pissed. I don&#039;t even understand her.<br /> <br /> &quot;You won&#039;t understand because you&#039;ve never been in love to know how it feels when you&#039;re in a tight situation&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;If you&#039;ve been in my situation then you won&#039;t say all those things you&#039;ve said. This is between me and Tyler. You were not there with us. And you are not the one-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Wait... Wait.... Wait. Are you trying to insult me right now? Because of a man? Because I told you the truth? Seriously Claire&quot; I raked my fingers through my hair. Pissed is the word to describe what I was feeling at that moment.<br /> <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mean that. You got me wrong. I just-&quot; I raised my hands halting her.<br /> <br /> &quot;No I understand. I totally understand you. You don&#039;t have to explain to me. Now I should start learning how to stay out of things that doesn&#039;t concern me&quot; I don&#039;t know if it was her words or my own actions. Yet, I wouldn&#039;t lie about the fact that I was hurt<br /> <br /> &quot;Look Kayla, I&#039;m sorry. I kn-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Excuse me. I need to get some fresh air. Because I don&#039;t understand what just happened. I&#039;m hurt&quot; I didn&#039;t wait for her reply when I walked out of the house.<br /> <br /> I didn&#039;t stop walking until I found myself outside the building. &quot;Urgh... Why did I leave the house. I didn&#039;t do anything wrong&quot; I declared openly. Truth be told, I don&#039;t understand Claire. And she&#039;s right, maybe because I&#039;ve never been in love, I won&#039;t picture myself in her shoes. But, that doesn&#039;t mean she should out cast me like that.<br /> <br /> Shrugging my shoulder, I decided to take a walk around the area. I thought there wouldn&#039;t be a single soul around. I bet I&#039;m wrong. Even though the area is still quite bright. I trekked for a little while coming across a candy shop. A smile made it way out of my mouth. I patted my jeans. Thankfully, I still have some extra money with me.<br /> <br /> I was in awed when I came across different varieties of candies. There are literally too many to choose from. After much comtemplation, I choose three different flavors. We might be on an argument mode with Claire but I know it won&#039;t last long. I took out the chocolate flavor. I entered the next shop when a medium sized fan caught my eye. And the next thing I found myself paying for it. I will use it in my next video. With that thought, a smile made it way out of my lip. I hummed a slow song as I embark on my way back to the house. I was a focused on my own thinking when a white light flashed through my face. And the only thing that could shield me is the fan.<br /> <br /> I could hear my heart thumping in it&#039;s ribcage and my legs went weak which resulted results me into gripping the nearest pole in support. I can&#039;t believe I almost got hit. &quot;Hey woman, can&#039;t you see where you&#039;re going?&quot; An unfamiliar, manly voice resonates through my eardrums. I lift up my face to have a look at the person. And for a moment, I was short of words. He was dressed in a pieces of black suit, his jet black shining beard didn&#039;t go unnoticed. He had that kind of look that make you shiver. His presence held some kind of strong aura. The power of being in charge.<br /> <br /> &quot;I hope I&#039;m not talking to a deaf person&quot; His husky yet sharp voice snapped me out of my trance. I immediately felt embarrassed for gawking at him. I pushed my body off the ground. &quot;Um.. Sir&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;FUk!&quot; He seethe bending to his car. My brow knit in confusion. I know I&#039;m at fault for not focusing my attention on the road. So I want to get it over with and go on my way. &quot;Sir, I&#039;m-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you woman! Why do you carry this piece of cr ap around? And now look it scraped my car. Are you blind?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; I found myself uttering out in a low voice.<br /> <br /> &quot;Now look at the damage you did to my car. How are you going to pay for the damages? Heck, you don&#039;t even look like someone who have a dime&quot; He mumbled the last statement which didn&#039;t go unheard by me. For a moment, I found myself taking a clearer look at him again. Is this man in his right state of mind. If we look at it, he was partly at fault too. If he focus his attention on the road, nothing of such will happen.<br /> <br /> &quot;Excuse me Sir, I&#039;m not fully fault here. If you had focused your attention on the road, nothing of such would happen. You nearly hit me!&quot; I exclaimed.<br /> <br /> &quot;I bet you&#039;re a shameless woman. You still have the audacity to sprout nonsense. It&#039;s my car we&#039;re talking about&quot; My legs moved on it&#039;s own accord, charging towards him. I grabbed him by the collar.<br /> <br /> &quot;I&#039;m warning you for the last time, get your filthy hand off me!&quot; He seethe through gritted teeth. Fury burned in my eyes like a lightening bolt and before I could have a control of my mindset, I connects my palms with his face.<br /> <br /> &quot;Filthy huh? You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine&quot; One slap wasn&#039;t enough, I raised my hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air.<br /> <br /> &quot;Just because I allowed you to raise your hands on me doesn&#039;t mean I will let you for the second time and talking about filthy? Yes, your hands are filthy as well as you. Before I lose my temper, I advice you to apologize before you regret the day you are born&quot;<br /> <br /> I have never been angry and at the same time insulted in my life the way I was at that moment. I felt like turning the stranger in front of me into a punching bag. How dare him call me filthy! I did promised my Dad that I won&#039;t cause any trouble in my stay in New York, but the man is making it harder for me. It&#039;s better if I just ignore him and go on my way. That should be better.<br /> <br /> I was about to leave when his next word renders me speechless. &quot;I dare you to take one more step forward&quot; His voice held some authority. For a moment I was short of words. Did I really hear him correctly?<br /> <br /> &quot;I see that you don&#039;t know who you&#039;re talking to. I can destroy your life in a snap of finger&quot; A annoyed chuckle escaped me<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s not necessary for me to know who you are. You might be the richest man in this city or even the president. You&#039;re human, so I am. I don&#039;t see any difference&quot; Something flashed in his eyes. Surprise. If he thinks I&#039;m going to be afraid of him then he&#039;s clearly mistaken.<br /> <br /> I&#039;m sure he&#039;s not a simple man by his mode of dressing. The two pieces black suit isn&#039;t a common one. &quot;Look woman. I don&#039;t have forever. I have important things to do that listen to your stupidity&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh so now you&#039;re resulting to insult right. If I&#039;m stupid, then so are you. I need to make one thing clear to you. First, you were the one who tried to hit me with your car and then you want me to apologize to you because my fan mistakenly grazed your car? Isn&#039;t my life important than a stupid non living thing&quot;<br /> <br /> The next thing that follows is a fit of laughter which got me thinking maybe something is indeed wrong with the man in front of me. &quot;Important? Why would a stranger&#039;s life be important to me? I only care about my car. To give you a light punishment, I urged you to apologize because your piece of trash won&#039;t even be a tiniest bit of help to my damage&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know you but your words shows that you&#039;re not a kind hearted person. You know I can sue you for attempted murder&quot; I thought he will be taken aback by my outburst. However, he stood calm. Instead, his lips curved up. He trekked his way closer to me which led me to inch back passing him a glare.<br /> <br /> &quot;Look here woman. Whether you report to the police or file a lawsuit at the court, nothing is going to happen. No one will listen to you. In fact they will take you as a crazy person. Because they know Alexander Carlo is a well reputable man&quot; I would be lying if I say his words didn&#039;t send goosebumps to my skin. He might only be making mouth. However, when I look into the eyes of the man in front of me, it held power. His aura made me think maybe. Just maybe I was faster than my shadow<br /> <br /> And some other part of me reminded me that regardless of the status, humans are humans and it doesn&#039;t make any difference. He&#039;s only a man and I&#039;m a woman. Feeling some sense of authority in me. I shifted myself back and stare at him directly. &quot;I don&#039;t care about how reputable you are in the eyes of people. To me you&#039;re nothing but an arrogant and careless stranger&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;It seems I didn&#039;t scare you enough to come back to your senses. I might have to remind you again. Alexander Carlo isn&#039;t a forgiving type. I could allow you to walk away but believe me when I say I can destroy your life in a snap of a finger&quot; His body didn&#039;t move an inch from where he was standing only his mouth that is doing the movement.<br /> <br /> I reciprocated his action instead folding my arms across my chest. Up till now , no soul could be seen around the surrounding area. &quot;I might have to remind you too Mr Alexander or whoever you call yourself. I&#039;m not a forgiving type too. When I&#039;m wronged, I make sure that person takes a taste of his or her own medicine and I think I&#039;ve done part of it. You know....&quot; I trailed off my eyes going to his chin.<br /> <br /> &quot;The slap&quot; I let out slowly. His eyes suddenly burned with fury. In a swift motion, I found my body being hurled around a wall. &quot;You have the audacity to lay your hands on my face. Something no one will dare to do. I bet you don&#039;t know what you&#039;re getting yourself into&quot; He seethe his eyes a shade of pure a anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why? Does it hurt your ego? I will be delighted if it did. I&#039;m wronged here and the least you could do it apologize for your actions. I don&#039;t plan on letting you get away with it&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you challenging me woman. You think I can&#039;t destroy your life?&quot; A small smile spread across his face.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain&#039;t afraid of any challenge&quot; We both stared into each other&#039;s eyes with anger burning in them.<br /> <br /> A hiss left my mouth as I pulled my door open. I was burning with rage. I can&#039;t believe a stranger insulted me. He has the nerve to call me a shameless woman. What on earth. &quot;Hey you&#039;re....&quot; Claire trained off when I pass her a deathly look.<br /> <br /> She shouldn&#039;t forget we&#039;re still in a bad terms with each other. &quot;My bad. You look scary&quot; She ushered laughing at her unfunny joke.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why in the world did I not give him another good slap!&quot; I seethe punching the decor pillow in frustration.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wait... What happened? Why are you talking about slapping someone?&quot; Claire asked taking a seat beside me.<br /> <br /> &quot;He has the audacity to call me a shameless woman. Can you believe this. A total stranger. He nearly killed me!&quot; Our fight with Claire completely forgotten. I was literally hyperventilating.<br /> <br /> Claire places her hand on my shoulder. &quot;Calm down and tell me what happened?&quot;<br /> <br /> I heaved in and out a sharp breath calming my beating heart. I sure need someone to vent out my frustration. I explained everything that transpired between me and him. From the fight up to the challenge.<br /> <br /> &quot;So you mean you slapped Alexander?&quot; She asked her eyes widening a bit. Which made me raised my brows in question. &quot;As in Alexander Carlo&quot; She repeated.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yes. Is he some president? He made a mistake and I gave him a taste of his own medicine&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;OMG! Kayla you&#039;re doomed. I always advice you to be controlling your anger and now see what happened. Alexander isn&#039;t a forgiving man. And he doesn&#039;t back out of his word&quot; This time around, she made me stare at her for some seconds.<br /> <br /> &quot;What are you trying to say? You want me to stand idle and allow him to insult me?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;You don&#039;t understand Kayla. Alexander is a reputable man and among the top ten richest young bachelor in New York. Getting involved with him is like getting involved with fire. What are we going to do now&quot; She was now in standing position. My eyes followed her action. Is this woman for real?<br /> <br /> &quot;And so what?&quot; I said. Just because he&#039;s the richest man doesn&#039;t mean he&#039;d look down on people.<br /> <br /> Claire stopped pacing around the room and turned to me. &quot;You don&#039;t understand Kayla, you barely spend a day in New York and you&#039;re getting into troubles. Alexander is far powerful than you think he is. I just hope he won&#039;t do anything&quot; I found my mouth letting out a hiss. Her words are even adding fuel to my anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;He can do anything for all I care. No matter how powerful he is, he can&#039;t stop me from living my life or doing what I want. Good night. I&#039;m sleepy&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Listen Kayla, you-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;We&#039;re still on bad terms don&#039;t forget that&quot; My eyes travelled to the marble floor, where the fan I bought was splattered. Indeed the fan made me keep a history. I ignored the looks Claire was throwing me and made my way to the room. I have many things ahead of me than listen to her talking about how powerful or wealthy he is.<br /> <br /> Morning came faster than I expected. As we agreed with Mr. Julius on discussing about finding me a job. Claire was literally sulking. We barely exchanged pleasant words. She acts as if she&#039;s a relative of Alexander. Going on and on about him. We&#039;re not meeting again. Cased closed.<br /> <br /> &quot;So Kayla, I see that you have quite good grade. Since you studied business administration, I think hunting for a job won&#039;t be that hard. I have a connection with some companies. We can apply for it and see how it unfolds&quot; He explained intertwining his hands on the table. I barely touch the lemonade drink.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay Mr Julius. Thank you so much&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;My pleasure. Since you have your laptop with you we can start looking through some companies&quot; I nodded my head in answer. What I liked with the man is his sharpness. He does things directly. My phone vibrate from the desk. I almost hissed out. It won&#039;t pass Claire with her nagging self. It must be one of her new argument.<br /> <br /> However, it wasn&#039;t a message from her. It came from an unknown number. My brows squeezed in confusion. It might be a wrong message.<br /> <br /> &quot;Is everything okay?&quot; Mr Julius said bringing his attention on me.<br /> <br /> &quot;I got a job offer&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Really? Which company Is it?&quot;. I read out the message.<br /> <br /> Dear Miss Parker,<br /> I am pleased to inform you that you are invited to a job interview at Carlo industry. The interview is scheduled tomorrow by 8:00am prompt. Wishing you best of luck!<br /> <br /> From Carlo Industry Ltd.<br /> <br /> &quot;You just got lucky Kayla. No need to hunt for a job again. I can&#039;t believe you got an invite without even applying for the job&quot; His words were deaf to my ear as I got into thinking. The name Carlo looks familiar.<br /> <br /> Alexander Carlo<br /> Carlo industry		Cra0004		42	https://facebook.com/61552123302606	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Remember this, I&#039;m not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won&#039;t let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! I will return everything I&#039;ve been through to you bit by bit, slowly but surely.&quot;<br /> &quot;Save ... me. Five ... million...&quot;<br /> He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help.<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, &quot;Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted.&quot;<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, &quot;You really should thank the person.&quot;<br /> &quot;I found her. Here you go.&quot;<br /> &quot;A student in her senior year?&quot; A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? &quot;<br /> &quot;A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor&#039;s admiration. How intriguing!&quot;<br /> In the eyes of her teachers and classmates, Sophie Tanner was a rebellious girl with no particular skills or knowledge.<br /> Not only did she perform poorly in her studies, but she also often caused trouble, to the point where rumors about her chaotic personal life spread like wildfire.<br /> However, despite her countless negative labels, she was regarded as a treasure by the most esteemed heir of the Lombard family in Jipsdale, Tistan Lombard.<br /> &quot;Of course. From the moment I first laid eyes on her, I swore to myself that I&#039;d marry her!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> Her brows furrowed, a vague sense of foreboding welling up within her. She was tempted to change the course of her bicycle, but taking a different route would add an extra twenty minutes to her journey.<br /> Sophie grew somewhat impatient deep down, for she certainly didn&#039;t want to encounter any gory scenes on her way home.<br /> In the end, she chose to stick to her course since she knew her time was precious and didn&#039;t want to waste twenty minutes.<br /> Sure enough, five minutes later, she saw a man covered in blood lying in a corner of the alley where few people ventured.<br /> Sophie continued pedaling her bicycle forward instead of being kind-hearted and checking on the bloodied man. After all, she had no idea if the man was a villain.<br /> The man lying on the ground seemingly heard Sophie&#039;s bicycle cycling past. He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help. &quot;Save ... me. Five ... million...&quot;<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, &quot;Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted.&quot;<br /> After saying that, the man suddenly coughed violently, blood trickling out the corner of his mouth.<br /> His words successfully rooted Sophie in place. At present, she was doing quite well on her own and didn&#039;t want to encounter any more trouble.<br /> Sophie parked her bicycle by the roadside, turned back, and walked toward the man. The man, barely clinging to life, was in no condition to cause her any trouble.<br /> She crouched down and looked at the man covered in blood. &quot;Is that so? Thanks for the heads-up.&quot;<br /> Sophie merely wanted to thank him, planning to take a different route home later. She had no intention of further involving herself in matters that didn&#039;t concern her.<br /> After she had finished speaking, she stood up to leave. However, before she could even take a step, she was held immobile by the man&#039;s hand.<br /> Glancing back, she saw that the man had grabbed her foot, obviously refusing to let her leave. &quot;Save me,&quot; he pleaded.<br /> Suddenly, Sophie&#039;s attractive eyes blazed with anger. &quot;I don&#039;t want to invite trouble.&quot;<br /> The man lifted his gaze to look at Sophie, who towered over him on her feet. Although he was completely drained of energy, his hand still clamped on her ankle tightly.<br /> He knew that the girl standing before him was his hope. His men hadn&#039;t come to rescue him yet, so he had to leave that place and get to a safe location.<br /> Sophie cast a glance at the man lying on the ground. Had it been anyone else, she would never have bothered to play savior. However, despite the blood all over the man before her, his looks surprisingly aligned with her aesthetics.<br /> Upon noticing the slight flicker in her eyes, Tristan Lombard knew he had been saved. Following that realization, he relaxed his grip and promptly passed out.<br /> Looking at the distinguished man who had already collapsed to the ground, Sophie couldn&#039;t help cursing, &quot;D*mn it! How am I supposed to move you?&quot;<br /> In the end, she heaved the man up to his feet. It took a Herculean effort to hoist him onto the back seat of her bicycle. Then, with great difficulty, she took him away via an ever more isolated route.<br /> After much deliberation, Sophie decided to bring him back to her place. With practiced ease, she retrieved the first-aid kit on the shelf.<br /> She hoisted the man onto the couch in her house. Luckily, it was black, so it wouldn&#039;t be noticeable even if it got stained by blood.<br /> Sophie opened the first-aid kit, taking out the iodine and hemostatic bandages.<br /> At that moment, she couldn&#039;t get her hands on anesthesia. Anyway, he has already passed out and should be able to endure any further pain. Donning medical gloves, Sophie cut away his blood-stained shirt with scissors.<br /> The wound was perilously close to his heart, and a slight misstep could lead to severe internal bleeding.<br /> It was also incredibly deep, with the flesh visibly gaping.<br /> Despite being a staunch man, even Tristan jolted awake from the pain the moment his wound was touched.<br /> He glared at Sophie at the side.<br /> &quot;What are you doing?&quot;<br /> Sophie hadn&#039;t expected Tristan to wake up at that moment. However, considering the amount of blood he had lost, he would have been as good as dead if he still couldn&#039;t regain consciousness.<br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to die, don&#039;t move.&quot;<br /> Sophie couldn&#039;t be bothered to engage in conversation with him, not in the mood to waste her breath with him. She planned to continue tending to his wound.<br /> &quot;Ahh...&quot; The contact with his wound elicited a pained grunt from Tristan. However, that was the only sound he made. Throughout the rest of the process, he didn&#039;t utter a single sound of discomfort.<br /> He managed to stay conscious until Sophie had finished treating his wounds before passing out.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s commendable willpower.&quot; If it were anyone else, they would have been screaming in pain long ago, with so many injuries on their body. She took the man&#039;s phone out of his pocket, composed a text message, and sent it to a contact whose name caught her eye.<br /> She left him at an intersection, kindly tossing him a piece of shirt. Then, she walked away without giving him another glance.<br /> Upon receiving the text message from Tristan, Felix Northley immediately rushed to the location Sophie sent.<br /> At the sight of Tristan on the ground, he was stunned.<br /> Who&#039;s the person who is sick of living? Do they not know who the man on the ground is? It&#039;s Tristan Lombard, the most esteemed son of the Lombard family in Jipsdale! By then, Tristan had already awakened and saw Felix approaching.<br /> &quot;Who&#039;s sick of living, Mr. Tristan?&quot; Who could be so audacious? In Jipsdale, no one dares to offend him! Tristan cast a glance at the incessantly chattering Felix.<br /> &quot;Mr. Tristan, who did this to you?&quot; From the moment Felix learned of Tristan&#039;s disappearance, he had been genuinely scared to the point of breaking out in a cold sweat.<br /> If Tristan died, countless people in Jipsdale would have to join him in death.<br /> With the man in such a state at that moment, he was downright curious about just who the culprit was.<br /> &quot;The culprit employed mercenaries this time, eager to take my life. Find out who saved me today.&quot;<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, &quot;You really should thank the person.&quot;<br /> &quot;Regrettably, I have no idea who it was.&quot; Tristan also wished to know who exactly had saved him. All he knew was that it was a girl.<br /> &quot;I found her. Here you go.&quot;<br /> Felix handed a stack of documents to him.<br /> Upon opening the file and pulling out the documents within, Tristan couldn&#039;t help but frown.<br /> &quot;A student in her senior year?&quot; A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? &quot;Felix, have you been slacking off at work lately? How dare you try to fool me with this kind of information?&quot;<br /> Immediately, Felix waved his hands in denial.<br /> &quot;I know it&#039;s hard for you to believe it. I was taken aback when I first saw the information. But I&#039;ve double-checked, and it&#039;s indeed her. Moreover, she&#039;s already twenty years old.&quot;<br /> He then held a photo out at Tristan.<br /> Tristan took the photo, his eyes landing on the face on it. It was a face one could never forget—youthful, vibrant, and breathtakingly beautiful. Her eyes, in particular, were captivating.<br /> &quot;A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor&#039;s admiration. How intriguing!&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t tell my grandfather about me being injured.&quot;<br /> &quot;What if Old Mr. Lombard asks about it? Am I still to keep mum?&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t say anything.&quot; If I can&#039;t handle even such a trivial issue, would I still deserve my reputation? &quot;Let&#039;s go and meet this young lady.&quot;<br /> Sophie paid no mind to the vile condemnation behind her but continued forward.<br /> Unexpectedly, after she had walked a distance away, a black car pulled up beside her. Subsequently, the door swung open.<br /> A tall and handsome man walked up her.<br /> &quot;Nice to meet you, Ms. Tanner! I am Felix Northley. My employer, Mr. Tristan, wishes to have a word with you.&quot;<br /> Sophie took a piece of chewing gum out of her pocket and tossed it into her mouth.<br /> Felix had already opened the back car door, and Sophie got in.<br /> Upon seeing the man seated inside, she realized he was the person she saved last night.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re quite lucky you&#039;re still alive despite having lost so much blood.&quot; The expression on Sophie&#039;s beautiful face remained unchanged, and she was as nonchalant as ever. Her captivating eyes were devoid of emotions.<br /> Her words were quite blunt. Felix, in the passenger seat, widened his eyes in surprise.<br /> Even in Jipsdale, few people dare to speak to him in such a manner! &quot;I&#039;m Tristan Lombard. Thank you for saving me yesterday.&quot;<br /> Tristan handed her a business card.<br /> Without even bothering to glance at it, Sophie stuffed it right into her bag.<br /> &quot;Do you study medicine?&quot; Felix voiced the question in his mind. No only is she only twenty years old, but she&#039;s even attending a rather subpar high school. Could she really have the expertise to treat his wounds? In response, Sophie shook her head.<br /> &quot;No. My neighbor is a veterinarian. I&#039;ve helped him out a few times.&quot;<br /> Hearing that, Felix couldn&#039;t help but look at Tristan.<br /> Whoa! The high and mighty Mr. Tristan was treated by this girl as if he were a kitten or puppy. &quot;A veterinarian can also treat human wounds?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah ... all wounds are almost the same.&quot;<br /> After saying that, Sophie instructed the driver, &quot;Drop me off at the next intersection.&quot;<br /> At her words, the driver couldn&#039;t help but glance back at Tristan. The latter gave a slight nod.<br /> Upon reaching the intersection, the driver pulled over, and Sophie got out of the car.<br /> &quot;Ms. Tanner, are you sure you don&#039;t need our help?&quot; She seems to have just crossed someone she shouldn&#039;t have earlier.<br /> &quot;No, thanks.&quot;<br /> Sophie gave a dismissive wave of her hand, for she could resolve the issue herself.<br /> Before Tristan&#039;s car had even driven off, Sophie hailed a taxi and left.<br /> &quot;How cool.&quot; Felix had never seen such a cool girl, much less one so beautiful. &quot;Mr. Tristan, do you think her words are trustable?&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you think?&quot; Tristan didn&#039;t even bother to look at him. &quot;Interesting.&quot;<br /> Felix was taken aback. Is he saying that he finds this young lady interesting? &quot;Mr. Tristan, don&#039;t tell me you&#039;ve fallen for her? I admit she&#039;s beautiful, even more so than the beauties in Jipsdale, but ... she&#039;s still a high school student!&quot;<br /> Tristan swept his eyes over the man.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not old myself, only twenty-two years old.&quot;<br /> &quot;Soph, it&#039;s me, your big brother. I&#039;ve come to take you home,&quot; Caleb said warmly.<br /> Sophie couldn&#039;t help but frown. Big brother? Take me home? Where was he when I was at my most vulnerable? Now I don&#039;t need him anymore.<br /> &quot;Sophie, I truly didn&#039;t expect you&#039;d dare to return.&quot; Willow&#039;s face was filled with anger and resentment.<br /> Sophie reached into her pocket and pulled out a piece of chewing gum. After peeling off the wrapper, she popped it into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Willow, I will drive you out of the Tanner family!&quot;<br /> Sophie had no desire to say more. She turned around, ascended the stairs, and entered the room she once called her own.<br /> Willow collapsed onto the couch, seething with anger. Freak you, Sophie! How dare you utter such words? Early the next morning, Josiah personally escorted Sophie to the prestigious Jipsdale Premier High.<br /> The principal of Jipsdale Premier High, who also served as the Minister of Education in Jipsdale, held two positions and was always busy. He wasn&#039;t someone just anyone could meet.<br /> Josiah was somewhat of a notable figure in Jipsdale. He was waiting in the principal&#039;s office with Sophie.<br /> It wasn&#039;t until after eleven that Andy Langston arrived at his office.<br /> Upon seeing someone waiting for him, he immediately instructed his assistant to open the office door, allowing the two individuals to enter. After understanding the situation regarding Sophie, Andy found himself in a difficult position.<br /> There was no way they would accept a student as underperforming as Sophie at their top-tier high school.<br /> &quot;Mr. Langston, I&#039;ve never asked anyone for a favor before, but this time, I&#039;m begging you to help me out.&quot;<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, it&#039;s not that I&#039;m unwilling to help you. As you know, Jipsdale Premier High is essentially an elite private institution. Even our least accomplished students manage to get into one of the most prestigious universities. Your granddaughter&#039;s grades, I&#039;m afraid, put me in a difficult position. I suggest you consider a community college instead. I believe it might be a better fit for her.&quot;<br /> Sophie had never wanted to make Josiah beg. She stood up and left.<br /> Josiah knew that the child had a strong sense of pride, so he immediately followed her out.<br /> At that moment, Andy received a call from Felix.<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, please wait.&quot;<br /> After hanging up the phone, Andy immediately went after them.<br /> &quot;I&#039;ll accept Sophie.&quot; Andy&#039;s attitude had taken a complete turnaround.<br /> Even someone as worldly as Josiah was unclear why Andy had changed his mind.<br /> &quot;Mr. Langston, did I hear you correctly?&quot; Josiah asked for confirmation.<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, you heard right. I&#039;ll arrange a class for Sophie right now.&quot; Andy immediately called the academic head, instructing her to handle the arrangements for Sophie.<br /> Sophie didn&#039;t refuse, but she also knew that things weren&#039;t as simple as they seemed.<br /> The academic head assigned Sophie to the class with the worst performance. She handed her the school uniform and left her in the care of the homeroom teacher of Senior Class 8.<br /> &quot;Remember, our school requires students to wear uniforms to enter the campus,&quot; the academic head specifically instructed. &quot;Not just anyone can come in.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mr. Hayes, I&#039;m entrusting Sophie to you. Thank you for the trouble.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s no trouble at all. Please, feel free to head home. I&#039;ll bring Sophie to class in a bit,&quot; said Derrick Hayes, the homeroom teacher, courteously.<br /> Every parent at Jipsdale Premier High was a person of significant standing, and these teachers simply couldn&#039;t afford to offend them.<br /> The third period happened to be Derrick&#039;s class, and he arrived at the classroom of Senior Class 8 with Sophie in tow.<br /> &quot;We have a new student joining our class today. Now, let&#039;s invite our new friend to introduce herself. Please give a warm round of applause to welcome her.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hello everyone, my name is Sophie Tanner.&quot;<br /> Sophie Tanner? Upon hearing this name, the students began whispering among themselves.<br /> &quot;Is she the Sophie Tanner from five years ago? The one who was expelled from school?&quot;<br /> &quot;I think so! I heard she took a break from school, but in reality, she was expelled from our school.&quot;<br /> &quot;Is it true that she went to a small clinic for an abortion?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, back then...&quot;<br /> &quot;All right, everyone, settle down,&quot; said Derrick in a gentle tone. &quot;Sophie, there&#039;s one spot left in the back row. Go ahead and take a seat!&quot;<br /> Sophie made her way to the last row and sat down, completely ignoring the disdainful glares directed at her.<br /> Senior Class 8 was considered an average class at Jipsdale Premier High, and this class was filled with children from the elite strata of society.<br /> Their family was wealthy, and they were all fearless. After the third class ended, Queenie Lane approached Sophie.<br /> &quot;Sophie, it really is you! I never thought you&#039;d have the nerve to return to Jipsdale. If I were you...&quot;<br /> Queenie was Willow&#039;s sidekick, always had been. She was always there to assist Willow in tormenting Sophie.<br /> Sophie was older than her, and she never thought she&#039;d run into her again after taking a two-year break from school.<br /> &quot;Queenie, shut your trap,&quot; Sophie grumbled, having spent the previous night tossing and turning in an unfamiliar bed. Now, all she felt was a throbbing headache.<br /> &quot;Sophie, we&#039;re not in Horington, you know. Who do you think you are in Jipsdale?&quot; Queenie wasn&#039;t afraid of her at all. She grabbed Sophie&#039;s hand, under the impression that she remained the same submissive individual who tolerated others&#039; intimidation.<br /> A pair of attractive eyes narrowed dangerously.<br /> Following that, with a clever maneuver, she swiftly grasped Queenie&#039;s delicate hand, bending it backward.<br /> &quot;Ah!&quot; Queenie cried out in pain.<br /> When others saw the fierce determination in Sophie&#039;s eyes, they didn&#039;t dare to intervene.<br /> &quot;I&#039;ve told you to shut your trap, Queenie. Remember this, I&#039;m not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won&#039;t let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! I will return everything I&#039;ve been through to you bit by bit, slowly but surely.&quot;		Pop001		372	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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That is probably the thirtieth time they&#039;ve said those words. Nonetheless, I ignore them and drink my water. We&#039;re sat at a table in the cafeteria where for once the table&#039;s near an isolated area. If there&#039;s one thing I hate about cafeterias; they&#039;re extremely noisy.<br /> Aaliyah clasps her hands together. &quot;So Emery, did you check your snapchat today? I sent you like about a thousand snaps.&quot;<br /> I throw her a dumbfounded expression. &quot;With Ms. Sanders watching my every move. . . it&#039;s impossible to check my phone, not even for a second. She&#039;s already given me a two thousand word essay on the nuclear energy for the weekend.&quot;<br /> &quot;Oh right, I forgot you had a science class in the third period, my bad. That teacher of yours has a terrible sense of fashion.&quot; Aaliyah criticizes before taking a bite of her crispy taco - well, what&#039;s left of it.<br /> We both laugh at what she&#039;s said. Meet Aaliyah aka the fashion police. She&#039;s definitely no stranger to the fashion world with her gorgeous outfits that complement her light brown skin complexion.<br /> Today&#039;s one of those days when she&#039;s wearing a black jacket and shirt with the word YEEZUS imprinted on it. Her indigo boyfriend jeans contrast well with the black colour of her sportive sneakers and Céline handbag.<br /> With that kind of style, you can definitely say that she has great taste in fashion. Natalie and I normally go for the casual, simple skinny jeans and flats kind of style compared to Aaliyah who occasionally wears brand clothes.<br /> Natalie&#039;s currently sitting next to me whereas Aaliyah is opposite the both of us. She&#039;s always been the quiet type compared to Aaliyah who always loves to hear herself talk. She&#039;s kind of the don&#039;t-kill-my-vibe type of girl. Although she usually doesn&#039;t say much, she can be pretty funny when she wants to be.<br /> Distancing myself from their new discussion, I spot Anthony sitting at a table with a blonde haired girl a couple of feet away from our table. I scrunch my eyebrows when I instantly realize the girl being none other than - Stacey Hastings.<br /> Sensing my lack of communication, Natalie nudges my arm with her elbow. &quot;Earth to Emery were you even listening to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;Since when did Anthony and Stacey share tables?&quot; I inquire, completely dismissing her question.<br /> &quot;Oh, you didn&#039;t know?&quot;<br /> I shoot Aaliyah a confused expression. &quot;Didn&#039;t know what?&quot;<br /> &quot;Wow, you really need to catch up fast.&quot;<br /> &quot;They&#039;ve been dating since last summer.&quot; Natalie states rather bluntly, I might add.<br /> I spit my water through the atmosphere, forming a mist. Luck seems to be on my side today since no one was quick to capture the moment of what just happened.<br /> &quot;You have got to be kidding me. I was going to eat that apple, thanks a lot Em.&quot; Aaliyah glowers at me.<br /> Natalie slightly tosses her tray on the other side of the table. &quot;On second thought I think I&#039;ve lost my appetite.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gee. . .I&#039;m sorry but did it ever occur to you guys of mentioning Anthony&#039;s latest fling to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;A lot&#039;s changed since you left Em and besides, why do you even care?&quot; Aaliyah inquires.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not that I care, I just can&#039;t believe that Anthony&#039;s kept this from me.&quot;<br /> &quot;You expected Anthony to disclose that he was dating her, right after you&#039;ve been completely avoiding him for the past two years?&quot;<br /> Aaliyah instantly nods her head. &quot;I totally agree with Natalie!&quot;<br /> &quot;Well he&#039;s my best friend!&quot;<br /> Rolling her eyes, Aaliyah lifts her arm up in exasperation. &quot;Girl, be real with yourself! When was the last time you&#039;ve spoken to Anthony?&#039;&#039;<br /> &quot;Today actually, after third period we had a civil conversation.&quot; I answer as I inwardly try not to replay the earlier confrontation I had with him.<br /> I may not fully know what he did to you but Emery, I am not the one to blame.<br /> I can still hear his words echoing in my head.<br /> &quot;Judging by your voice tone, I&#039;m guessing your conversation with Anthony didn&#039;t end so well.&quot; Natalie says, stating the obvious.<br /> Aaliyah raises a quizzical eyebrow. &quot;Yeah, what did you guys talk about?&quot;<br /> Shifting uneasily in my spot, I reveal the entire story. In general, I explain how Anthony knew that I was avoiding him, how he claimed to have no part in Dean&#039;s lame scheme two years ago, and how he didn&#039;t want to be blamed for Dean&#039;s actions.<br /> &quot;Anthony&#039;s right, you do need to stop pushing him away. . . I mean come on, he&#039;s always been a good friend of yours.&quot;<br /> Nodding absentmindedly, I flicker my eyes up to meet Aaliyah&#039;s gaze. &quot;You&#039;re probably right, I do need to put the past behind me.&quot;<br /> &quot;If it&#039;s any consolation, Dean&#039;s not attending school today.&quot; Natalie informs me before the bell rings, alerting students to prepare for the final period.<br /> &quot;Natalie, you&#039;ve obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a prick.&quot; I say dismissively.<br /> &quot;Alright. . .I won&#039;t ever mention his name again.&quot; Natalie mumbles nervously.<br /> Once our conversation ends, we head towards our respective lockers to collect our calculus textbooks for the last period.<br /> If I were to hear his voice two years ago, I probably would have felt the physical sensation of fireflies erupting in my stomach which lead to an increased heart rate and a common feeling of excitement.<br /> But as I&#039;m standing in the parking lot; clenching my fists with a scowl plastered across my face, I am prepared to face the devil in disguise.<br /> &quot;Do you own this property? That&#039;s right I didn&#039;t think so.&quot; I sneer with venom dripping from my every word after turning around.<br /> When it comes to my encounters with Dean, I always have to be on guard.<br /> &quot;You didn&#039;t answer the question.&quot; Dean bellows, his eyes narrow as they tighten around the edges. This is exactly how we&#039;ve been addressing each other two years ago with our exchanged bickering and vulgar insults. I can&#039;t even begin to explain how the boy standing right in front of me, has managed to cause me a lot of pain in the past. His reappearance in my life, triggers bad memories I so desperately have tried to push at the back of my head.<br /> Every part of me despises him with a passion.<br /> Was I not informed of his absence for the whole day? I&#039;m not ready to face him just yet. It&#039;s all just too much.<br /> My heart is beating so hard against my ribcage that I&#039;m practically sure he can hear it.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not obliged to answer your irrelevant question.&quot; I spit out in disdain.<br /> &quot;No see, what&#039;s going to happen is, I&#039;m going to drive you to the airport and you&#039;re gonna take a plane to go back to wherever you came from.&quot; he snarls, pulling his facial expression into a tight frown.<br /> I throw him a death glare. &quot;Me and you in the same car. . .yeah, I think I&#039;ll pass.&quot;<br /> For what seems like ages, he doesn&#039;t say anything, probably trying to come up with the next insult he&#039;s prepared to throw in my way.<br /> Alas.<br /> I immediately beat him up to it. &quot;I&#039;m going to pretend that I never had this conversation with you and ignore you throughout the whole semester. Now Get Lost.&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve got to be kidding me. . .&quot; he throws me a darkened expression which directly causes my fists to clench harder. &quot;So you&#039;re staying here for the whole semester?&quot; he echoes, making a low guttural sound of hostility in his throat.<br /> I glare at him sharply as he approaches me slowly, his 6&#039;2 towering my 5&#039;9 frame. He&#039;s so tall that I&#039;m having to lift my head a couple of times just to see his face.<br /> Lividness surges within since all I want to do is punch him in the face for wearing that arrogant expression of his.<br /> He&#039;s standing so close to me that I can practically feel his breath fanning my nose. I can&#039;t think straight due to the close proximity. I&#039;ll do anything to be anywhere else but here.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave her alone Dean?&quot; I never thought I&#039;d be happy to hear that voice until now. Ladies and gentlemen, Anthony coming to the rescue.<br /> &quot;Dude, this is between me and her.&quot; Dean indicates, averting his gaze towards Anthony&#039;s direction.<br /> &quot;Come on Dean, she&#039;s been through a lot! Just give her some space.&quot; Anthony tells him as he throws me a pitiful look.<br /> Throughout the day, I&#039;ve had many students throw me, their pitiful looks. I&#039;m so sick of people always feeling sorry for me, I can defend and take care of myself. I know Anthony means well, but this is my battle to fight, not his.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m back in town Dean and there&#039;s nothing you can do about it. And if you have a problem with that, then write it on a piece of paper and stick it up your hip.&quot; I say vehemently.<br /> After studying him, I notice his eyes give away a flicker of anger as he says. &quot;You must be crazy to think that this conversation&#039;s close to being over.&quot; I watch him take his retreat before he marches towards the football field.<br /> &quot;Emery, are you okay?&quot; Anthony inquires after a few minutes of heavy silence.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m fine!&quot; I respond hastily, regaining my casual posture.<br /> &quot;Emery, you know I can always tell when you&#039;re lying to me.&quot; he adds, taking a few steps towards me and closes the gap between us.<br /> I remain still, glancing around uneasily. I guess people forgot to re-evaluate their definition of personal space today. &quot;Seriously I&#039;m fine, now if you&#039;ll excuse me I need to go home.&quot; I say, taking a few steps backwards but before I can turn my shoulder, his hand immediatly catches my arm with his fingers wrapping around my elbow.<br /> &quot;Wait Emery, I. . .&quot;<br /> &quot;Babe, I&#039;ve been looking everywhere for you.&quot; Not this again, I don&#039;t think I can handle anymore of the drama. All I want to do is go home, eat one of my dad&#039;s yummy homemade lasagna and go to sleep.<br /> Walking towards our direction, I watch Stacey as she immediately swoons over Anthony, sending me a death glare. I seem to be getting a lot of those lately.<br /> &quot;Is she bothering you?&quot; I look up surprised at what she&#039;s just said. The nerve of her. Never before have I met such an ill conceited bad girl. She&#039;s talking to him about me as if I don&#039;t even exist .<br /> &quot;You know what Stacey? Your mouth looks better when it&#039;s closed.&quot; I snap bitterly, sending her a death glare. I can&#039;t even believe that we used to be best friends.<br /> &quot;What did you just say to me?&quot; she gasps, taking a few steps forward.<br /> &quot;Would you calm down Stacey? I was just talking to her, she wasn&#039;t bothering me.&quot; Anthony comes between Stacey and I, restricting her movements towards me.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you just do everyone a huge favor and go back to Boston. Run like the huge chicken that you&#039;ve always been.&quot;<br /> &quot;Keep talking, one day you&#039;ll end up saying something intelligent.&quot; I turn around and head straight to my car without bothering to give the couple a second glance. I exhale deeply once I&#039;m inside the vehicle. What was I thinking, convincing myself that coming back here was such a good idea? I should have known better!<br /> The weekend passes by faster than I expected, and as usual, Monday quickly makes it&#039;s debut again. I seriously hate waking up very early to go to school everyday, it&#039;s so aggravating.<br /> After grabbing my bag from the bed, I check my wristwatch.<br /> I only have twenty minutes left to get to school which means I may not have enough time to eat breakfast. I seriously need to practice getting up very early in the mornings. I stagger my way down two flights of stairs to the kitchen and hurriedly retrieve a snack from the cabinet. Knowing dad&#039;s usually sleeping aroud this time in the morning, I don&#039;t bother to greet him.<br /> Jamming to the music on my iPod, I walk towards the garage where both my Mercedes-Benz and my dad&#039;s black colored Range Rover are stationed. After clicking the unlock button on my car key, I slide into the vehicle before abruptly tossing my bag onto the passenger seat.<br /> The ride from my house to school isn&#039;t really long. Sure, it consists of a twenty minutes walk but it&#039;s only an eight minutes car drive. The car slows and smoothly comes to halt once I&#039;m in the parking lot. After hearing the school bell ring from inside my vehicle, I frantically unbuckle my seatbelt and prepare to leave the car but I instantly freeze indoors once I realize what I&#039;m seeing from a distance.<br /> In another black vehicle are two teenagers, who are aggressively making out. I pull a disgusting expression at the scene before me.<br /> &quot;They really need to get a room.&quot; I say to myself. The brunette girl is straddled on top of the guy who -<br /> Wait a minute.<br /> I know him.<br /> It seems that the mystery guy appears to be none other than Dean Darnell.<br /> My face morphs into pure disgust. Not wanting to see anymore of this very disturbing scene, I open the door to my car and slam it shut with all the strength in me.<br /> You really shouldn&#039;t have slammed the door so hard.<br /> That&#039;s all I manage to register in my mind because after pulling that stunt, they both apprehend that they have company and rapidly pull away from each other. I gulp and stand statue-still in the parking lot once they&#039;ve now averted their attention to me. Dean&#039;s eyebrows quirk in an angry fashion and his eyes flame in fire once he acknowledge&#039;s my presence. I grimace towards his direction as well.<br /> Picking up all the courage that&#039;s left in me, I slowly turn around and speedily walk towards the school&#039;s building entrance with one thought in mind.<br /> I guess he really hasn&#039;t changed a single bit.<br /> The day hasn&#039;t turned out to be a nightmare as I thought compared to Friday.<br /> If that were only the case.<br /> Just as I&#039;m heading towards my locker and prepare for the second period, a pair of strong hands enclose my arm and pull me straight into the janitor&#039;s closet.<br /> Before I know what&#039;s happening, my whole body is pinned against the walls of the room. Expecting it to be a kidnapper, I silently pray to the heavens for them to help me escape this terror.<br /> Today&#039;s the day that you&#039;re going to get kidnapped.<br /> My expectation&#039;s short lived as I witness before me, the face of the creature that I despise the most in this planet.<br /> &quot;We need to talk!&quot;<br /> Dean&#039;s face is inches from mine and for the first time I can see just how pissed and angry he is.<br /> &quot;There&#039;s absolutely nothing for us to talk about.&quot; I reply vehemently as I push myself away from him and detach my arm from his tight grip.<br /> &quot;I think we do,&quot; his voice is rough. &quot;You can&#039;t tell anyone of what you saw today in the parking lot.&quot;<br /> &quot;Of you engaged in some lip-lock with whatever her name may be. . . now why would I even bother?&quot;<br /> His glare is boring holes through my skull. &quot;Just for once, do as you&#039;re told and stop pretending like it didn&#039;t affect you.&quot;<br /> I blink, unable to digest the words that just came out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;What is wrong with you?&quot; I holler as I shove my hands into his chest. &quot;Why would it even affect me? You&#039;re such a conceited prick. . .you need a doze of reality.&quot;<br /> &quot;This,&quot; I gesture at the open space between us. &quot;What we used to have was a big mistake. I don&#039;t have any feelings for you anymore and as far as I&#039;m concerned, you&#039;re dead to me so there&#039;s no reason for me to be jealous.&quot;<br /> It&#039;s been building to this, all the unresolved tension and frustration has been building to this very moment. I am not prepared for the outcome.<br /> It seems like an hour but a few seconds pass before he speaks. &quot;I can tell you&#039;ve still not managed to move on from the past.&quot; His voice is cold and my heart lodges into my throat.<br /> His words pierce my heart but I manage to look away as I try to regulate my tense breathing.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t know how I&#039;m feeling so I suggest that you stop talking right now.&quot; I can feel the tears welling up behind my eyes as I glare at him. He&#039;s breaking our silent deal to never mention the unspoken.<br /> I won&#039;t cry. . .I won&#039;t give him that sort of satisfaction.<br /> &quot;You know I&#039;m right.&quot; He moves to block my path when I start for the janitor&#039;s room. &quot;Stop pretending like you&#039;re over it when we both know that you&#039;re not.&quot; It&#039;s too much, it&#039;s all just too much. I tilt my head to face him but I know that it&#039;s a very big mistake because as soon as my eyes are locked with his, everything around me fades away. His cold expression shatters me and there&#039;s nothing I can do to stop it.<br /> &quot;Look Dean, I could care less if you&#039;re out sleeping around with different girls.&quot; I declare while taking a few steps backwards.<br /> &quot;This conversation was simply unnecessary and a complete waste of my time. If you thought that I&#039;d actually spend my precious time, spreading the news to everyone that you were caught making out with some random girl because you thought it affected me—&quot; I pause to take a deep breath before finishing my sentence.<br /> &quot;—then you definitely have another thing coming.&quot;<br /> I spin on my heels before I rush out of the room, slamming the door shut behind me.<br /> Pressing my back against the door, I take the time to process everything that has just happened. I can feel all the emotions rising up from within and that&#039;s when I feel the tears come from out of nowhere.<br /> I had promised myself that I wasn&#039;t going to cry, I had promised myself to not get fragile whenever I&#039;d be in his presence.		Shep002		55	https://facebook.com/100093452425291	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011313	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031129		455		943135074223403	1	2.0495514121047E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375376770733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468834	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435471717_1371374860210725_8143851611981073859_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rXrg1i5SOWMAb4b-0zH&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAe3D8_8ViHArxvADL8KGpEAuO9Ie0ZsCRPj_6NjQrjAA&oe=6618FDED	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436293030_447251064447546_2605071092663074580_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QDRGkxlX_FQAb7b-sWN&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA4afm4UDnt_g8fiuY4AJHvWzi_wuyTgoY2_Hj9WOaPLw&oe=6618D658			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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1011323	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031129		455		952447146489854	1	7.4824758411228E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102673059542883		0	Shep002			120209792844300659		a.shepherdsapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.shepherdsapp.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQzOTE4LzIwMjQwNDA3MTcwMTQ4L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712480925	1.0267305954288E+14	Shep002	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435583722_1125716085130639_8424708645309800360_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VuFvkvI7Ld0Ab6lU-ev&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCIyJv2-QNyDMCof4OWjEQYqMdFJGfWqV9mXJ5Gaku2KA&oe=6618F9CF	person_profile	0	Shep002	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435471634_1498064227472811_5429486642145662219_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=I1lRGpUlYKkAb7IR5sP&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBHwpeI2r0hhpZDZNhvN1knvwJAha2tIG0DUKyrj4SBBA&oe=6618F224			0	3	&quot;What did you do, Samantha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, &quot; I uttered, lowering my head.<br /> &quot;I - I just wanted to take pictures of you but I wasn&#039;t intending to have intercourse with you.&quot;<br /> &quot;I already have a girlfriend and I love her.&quot;<br /> &quot;Believe me, Luke, this is not included in my plan and I didn&#039;t intend - &quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t love you and do you think that after everything you did last night, I will still be able to love you?&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> Samantha&#039;s POV:<br /> &quot;Sam.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hmm?&quot; I looked up to see my best friend Jack leaning against the door frame. Her face has a mixed expression of frown and worry.<br /> &quot;Are you sure you&#039;re ready to go back to San Francisco?&quot;<br /> I put down the dress I was holding as I found myself laughing at her question.<br /> &quot;Of course! Why shouldn&#039;t I be ready?&quot;<br /> She shrugged, walking towards the bed and slumped herself next to me. &quot;I think you should ask yourself that question and not me.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, I don&#039;t have to ask myself that question because I know that I&#039;m ready! It&#039;s been almost four years since I left my hometown and I really missed the things I was doing then.&quot;<br /> &quot;Okay, as you say so.&quot; She gives me a shrug for the second time. &quot;Are you now going to stay there for good?&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know. Maybe yes, maybe no. But honestly, I haven&#039;t thought about it yet. I just want to see my daughter and surprise her on her birthday.&quot;<br /> &quot;How about seeing your husband again? Are you ready for that?&quot;<br /> &quot;Ex-husband! He&#039;s no longer my husband, Jack, remember?&quot;<br /> &quot;Alright, but what if you meet him again at the party? You know, it&#039;s impossible for you not to see him again. After all, he&#039;s still Cali&#039;s father.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. And so - if he&#039;s there? I can&#039;t stop him from seeing his daughter, besides, everyone expects him to attend the party. Of course, some of them are just to gossip about our lives.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hmm ... so you mean to say you&#039;re ready to face him again after four years of hiding from him?&quot;<br /> &quot;Excuse me! I&#039;m not hiding from him, I didn&#039;t and I will not. Why would I do that? And as for your question, of course, I&#039;m ready. I completely forgot what happened. It&#039;s all in the past. I am now Samantha Soriano version 2.0!&quot; I said flipping my hair over my shoulder. You know, to show her how confident I am with my answer.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re saying you have already moved on, huh?&quot; She asked after a while. I know how much she&#039;s trying to suppress her laughter.<br /> I sighed.<br /> &quot;Jack, how many times do I have to answer that question? I&#039;ve already moved on and whatever has happened in the past, it will remain buried like all the stupid feelings I felt for him four years ago. I&#039;m completely healed, especially now that I have David. I love him and I&#039;m happy with him.&quot;<br /> David is my boyfriend. And If you&#039;re asking if my daughter approved him as my boyfriend ... the answer is yes and we&#039;ve been together for six months.<br /> &quot;Oh ... alright, you&#039;re completely healed.&quot; She left me hanging on those words and busied herself checking her new polished nails.<br /> &quot;Hep! You don&#039;t have to explain. Just let me continue, okay? What I was saying earlier was that you should take David with you to San Francisco. Why? Well, it&#039;s not just to introduce him to everyone, but to show your ex-husband what kind of precious gem he has thrown 4 years ago. He chose to be with that woman who knows nothing but shows off on a catwalk wearing only two pieces of her - I mean, cloth!&quot;<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t blame her, she&#039;s a model.&quot; I chuckled.<br /> &quot;I know she&#039;s a lingerie model, but you don&#039;t get my point, do you? You and Luke had been married for 4 years, you had a five-year-old daughter but what got me confused is that he never learned to love you? Goodness!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch! Do you really have to slap me again with those words?&quot; I pretended to be hurt. I couldn&#039;t help it. I don&#039;t even know why those words still give a slight sting in my spine.<br /> &quot;Why? Isn&#039;t it true? Jeez! If only it were David, I think he learned to love you in those 4 years of being together!&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, if only he was David, but he&#039;s not him. He&#039;s Luke Marcuz Williams.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s be serious, Sam. What if suddenly everything changes when you come back?&quot;<br /> This made me frown. &quot;What do you mean?&quot;<br /> &quot;What if when you see him again you&#039;ll realize that you still love him? That nothing has changed and that you are still in love with him even after four years?&quot;<br /> My mouth suspended in mid-air. I admit I was kinda shocked by her question.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not going to happen.&quot; I smiled, shaking my head.<br /> &quot;How can you be sure of that?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just know, &quot; I said with a shrug.<br /> &quot;Well, let&#039;s see.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s true, Jack, believe me. Because Luke and I...&quot; (I smiled bitterly) &quot; ... we just met, but we weren&#039;t really destined to be together. See? Fate had just played on us.&quot; I blinked away the tears which I don&#039;t know where it came from.<br /> &quot;Ohh...&quot; she held my hand, giving me a sad smile. &quot;You&#039;re right, you&#039;re not meant to be together. It&#039;s enough that you became fool and stupid over him in your youth days. But anyway, at least that&#039;s stupidity gave you the most precious gift you&#039;ve ever received.&quot;<br /> I dropped my back to the bed when Jack finally left my room. She&#039;s right. The biggest mistake I made also gave me a precious and memorable gift in my life ... becoming a mother. It was a mistake that I will forever regret doing but would be grateful for at the same time.<br /> Staring blankly at the ceiling, a sad smile formed my lips as the part of that happy and painful memories crossed my mind again.<br /> Four years ago ... a 17-year-old Samantha ...<br /> &quot;Ouch!&quot;<br /> I screamed, caressing my forehead. Then a crumpled paper landed in front of me. I don&#039;t have to ask who did that stupid thing as there is only one person who always does such a thing to annoy me. My older brother, Dale.<br /> Frowning, I slowly turned my chair only to see him lying on my bed, grinning with his legs crossed against each other.<br /> &quot;Dale! What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> &quot;Shhh ... hey, sis, why do you always forget that this is also my house?&quot; He changed his position. He faced me, resting his head on the palm of his hand while his elbow supported its weight.<br /> &quot;Dale Sebastian Soriano! Don&#039;t you know how to respect someone&#039;s privacy? You&#039;re so annoying!&quot;<br /> But he just laughed even more.<br /> My chest goes up and down but I remained seated. I&#039;m really trying to calm my nerves not to kill my own brother. How I wish sometimes for the ground to open up and swallow him. I don&#039;t care if it includes my bed, I&#039;ll just ask Dad to buy me a new one.<br /> &quot;Samantha, Samantha, Samantha. Tsk.tsk.tsk ... when are you going to wake up and stop dreaming about my best friend? Oh, no, I forgot you&#039;re awake. Stop daydreaming about Luke, because let me tell you, he already has a girlfriend. And even if he doesn&#039;t have one, he will certainly never notice you.&quot;<br /> &#039;Ouch.&#039; My heart screams inside.<br /> &quot;He will never look at you. Tss! He doesn&#039;t even like you, I mean, you&#039;re not his type.&quot;<br /> Is he really my brother or have I just been adopted? He&#039;s a straightforward person and sometimes I couldn&#039;t help but hurt with his harsh words.<br /> &quot;You really know how to throw harsh words, are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s true, Sam. You&#039;re no match compared to all the girls who flaunt their bodies every day in front of him. Look at yourself, you don&#039;t even know how to use makeup.&quot;<br /> &quot;You know what, I started getting confused if we are really siblings! You don&#039;t love me and I feel it!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tss! Stop the drama, Samantha, it doesn&#039;t suit you.&quot;<br /> I just blinked repeatedly. The nerve.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just concern about you, don&#039;t you get it? You&#039;ll never want to be his girlfriend if you just know him.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you know about love? I&#039;m warning you, Samantha, stop your illusions about Luke. He already has a girlfriend.&quot;<br /> I just rolled my eyes. The word came from him, Luke has a girlfriend - yes, a girlfriend, meaning a girlfriend only. And since they are not yet married, I still have the chance to make him look at me and of course, to love me. Yay!<br /> Visiting my brother at the University is not my first time doing it. I&#039;ve done this many times in the past eight months since I knew that his best friend had returned to San Francisco to continue his studies. But I must admit that this is the first time I come here &#039;ALONE&#039;, as my best friend&#039;s rope of patience towards my brother has already reached its limit. Well ... I guess you already know the reason.<br /> Wearing my new mini skirt or should I say - the shortest I&#039;ve ever had - skirt, I smiled at all the girls who actually presume to be my sister-in-law in the future.<br /> &quot;Hi, Sam.&quot; They greet me in unison.<br /> &quot;Hello.&quot; I greet back smiling.<br /> Well, Dale and Luke are both famous in this school, not only because they both have looks and appeal, but also because they were both heirs to the largest advertising and real estate company in the country.<br /> I kept walking until my feet reached the best spot where I could see my king playing. I&#039;m sure they haven&#039;t noticed me yet. Well, it&#039;s a big favor on my part, since I was able to watch and stare the way Luke&#039;s muscles flex every time he moves.<br /> So the game started. I just rolled my eyes when the annoying creatures - I mean, girls behind me started screaming the names of their favorite players.<br /> But my heart jumped out of my chest when our eyes met. I smiled sweetly at him, but I only got a blank stare before he ran to the other side of the court.<br /> &#039;Hmm ... it&#039;s okay. I know you&#039;ll be mine soon.&#039; A desperate smile formed on my lips.<br /> &quot;What - &quot; It&#039;s too late for me to avoid the flying round object as it already hits me on the shoulder. And because of its strong impact, I fall from my seat. &quot;Ouch!&quot; I screamed because of the unexpected pain.<br /> &quot;Oh, God! Are you okay? I&#039;m sorry, I didn&#039;t catch the ball before it went in your direction.&quot; A new face from the team asked me while helping me to stand up.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay, I&#039;m fine.&quot; I tried to smile after seeing Luke standing behind him.<br /> &quot;Tss! This is a college university, but what is a spoiled brat high school student doing here?&quot; Luke sneered and although it pinched my heart, I still managed to smile - charmingly.<br /> &quot;Hi, Luke.&quot;<br /> He stared at me and I didn&#039;t miss the way he clenched his jaws after seeing my skirt. His expression became darker, but I &#039;misinterpret it in some naughty idea&#039;.<br /> I hold my breath and held my chin up. This is it, he finally noticed my outfit.<br /> I was just pulled back to earth when he started walking away after throwing me a hard glare.<br /> &quot;W-Wait!&quot; I can still feel the pain on my butt but I have to run after him. I don&#039;t want to miss this opportunity as it only happens in a blue moon. &quot;Luke!&quot; I grabbed his arm which made him stop and look at me.<br /> I swear my heart stopped beating the moment he turned around. His cheeks were red and so were his lips. Oh, gosh! He looks so handsome.<br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - &quot;<br /> &quot;What do you want, Ms. Soriano?&quot;<br /> Oh, yeah ... the second time he called me Miss Soriano.<br /> &quot;Why are you calling me by my last name? I told you to call me Sam, besides, you&#039;re my brother&#039;s best friend, aren&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> He scoffed, removing his arm from my grip. &quot;Right. Your brother and I are best friends and not us. We are not even close.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, but we can at least be friends, you know.&quot; I shrugged awkwardly, trying to keep up his pace.<br /> &quot;Look, Miss Soriano, I&#039;m busy and I don&#039;t have time for this childish conversation.&quot;<br /> &quot;Childish - no, it&#039;s not! I mean it. We can be friends.&quot; I know some of his teammates are looking at us right now with different expressions on their faces, but the thing is - &#039;I don&#039;t care.&#039;<br /> He instantly stopped walking. And I take that as an opportunity to tell him what I feel, where honestly, I&#039;ve already forgotten how many times I&#039;ve confessed it to him.<br /> &quot;I like you, Luke Marcuz. No, I think I&#039;m falling in love with you.&quot; I smiled even though I already knew what his next words will be.<br /> We heard some cheerings from the other students and his expression darkened as he formed his fists into a hardball. It&#039;s okay - I know he wouldn&#039;t hit me.<br /> &quot;You know what, why don&#039;t you just go home and do your homework instead of bothering me? You&#039;re too young for this kind of thing, don&#039;t you know that? And forgodsake, how many times do I have to tell you that I don&#039;t like you!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch.&quot; My right hand automatically lifted into my left chest. &quot;But I said I like you, what will you do about it?&quot;<br /> &#039;Who says I can&#039;t be an actress?&#039;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re just wasting your effort, Samantha. Wearing heavy makeup, fitted shirt, short skirt and 4-inch heels is only for those desperate women!&quot;<br /> Maybe if we&#039;re just in a different situation, I would have jumped 10 times and roll on the ground as he mentioned my name ... but his words cuts not only my heart but also my ego.<br /> &quot;I already have a girlfriend and I love her.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know, but just like what you said, she&#039;s only your girlfriend and not your wife. So that means I still have a chance to prove myself to you.&quot; I shrugged.<br /> I don&#039;t know where I got the strength to spill those words, but I have to make him understand what I feel. I noticed the fire registering in his eyes, showing a silent warning as he took a step closer to me.<br /> &quot;Listen kid and bear this in your mind!&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re too young and naive to understand the things around you. And do you think I&#039;m oblivious of what you&#039;re doing?&quot; He scoffed. &quot;No, I&#039;m not, so better stop this childish act of yours and stop bothering me. I love my girlfriend and I would never, never choose you over her.&quot;<br /> And with one last glare, he left me speechless and open-mouthed in the middle. <br /> <br /> At our favourite fast-food restaurant 7 years ago ...<br /> &quot;What the heck! Are you insane, Samantha?&quot; That was Jack&#039;s first reaction when I told her about my plan of seducing Luke to the next level.<br /> &quot;Well, I have no choice, Jack.&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you talking about you have no choice? You have all the choices in the world to stop your craziness over Luke Williams, otherwise, you will end up miserably!&quot;<br /> &quot;Miserably? No, Jack, because miserably is what will happen to me if I just let him marry that woman after his graduation!&quot;<br /> Queen Of The Night resto-bar, 9:30 pm.<br /> The roaring music filled my ears the moment I entered the exclusive night bar.<br /> I waited for almost half an hour before the man I was waiting for finally entered the club. I immediately called the bartender&#039;s attention and pointed to Luke&#039;s direction. He recognized him instantly the moment I showed Luke&#039;s photo. He hesitated at first, asked me again some random questions and because of that, I pulled the last $5000 out of my bag, and that&#039;s what made him shut his mouth.<br /> He nodded and motioned for me to hide while he&#039;s doing the rest of the job.<br /> Honestly, I have a lot of plans, way better than this. But after listening to his conversation with my brother, I don&#039;t know what happened to me. Suddenly I became frustrated and desperate to make him mine, although I know that with this plan I will not only be able to stop their wedding but also to destroy their relationship.<br /> But that&#039;s what I wanted and here I am now. Besides, backing out isn&#039;t in my vocabulary. I have already paid the prick of a bartender all my pennies, so I have no choice but to proceed with the plan. The operation &#039;stops Luke Williams wedding and make him fall in love with me&#039; plan&#039;.<br /> My eyes widened like saucers the moment I saw Dale walking behind Luke as they entered the club. I couldn&#039;t help cursing because I didn&#039;t know whether to continue doing it or I&#039;ll be back next time.<br /> &#039;Whew! You have to think of a better solution for this, Samantha!&#039;<br /> Until finally a brilliant idea came to my mind. I immediately ran to the ladies&#039; room and entered one of the cubicles.<br /> &quot;Why on earth would I do that?&quot; I can imagine the deep frown painted on Jack&#039;s forehead when she answered my call.<br /> I tried to ask her a favor to call my brother and pick me up from Janet&#039;s house, one of our classmates as the wheel on the back of my car flattened out, so I had to send it to the nearest mechanical shop.<br /> &quot;Please, Jack?&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you doing at Janet&#039;s house at this very late hour? And seriously, you&#039;re really asking me a favor to call your narcissistic brother? Huh! Why don&#039;t you just call him and tell him to pick you up?&quot;<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t!&quot; I bit my lip. &#039;Jeez, why did I say that?&#039;<br /> &quot;What? What do you mean you can&#039;t?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - I - I can&#039;t reach his phone. I tried to call him but he&#039;s out of range.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s what happened before I ended up in a room with Luke&#039;s sleeping figure after almost two hours of waiting.<br /> But the moment I got out of the washroom, my vision became blurry and I don&#039;t know why I suddenly felt dizzy. I don&#039;t remember ordering heavy drinks, &#039;cause I only asked the prick bartender to give me just a ladies drink. And as far as I remember, I only have two &#039;shots&#039; if what they may call it.<br /> &quot;What the heck is going on with me?&quot; I asked myself confused.<br /> Massaging my temple, I took a deep breath and tried to walk towards the bed. The room is a bit dark and the only light source comes from the small table lamp near the bed, which is enough for me to see how drunk Luke is.<br /> I sit on the edge of the bed. Greek God&#039;s body flaunts freely in front of me and God knows how much I really wanted to touch every part of his body. And despite the heaviness of my eyelids, I tried to lift my hand and bring it to his hair.<br /> I don&#039;t know but the tears started to blur my vision. I must be 17 but I know that I feel for him. I love him.<br /> &#039;You know what, I always wonder what happens if I was born at your same, would you ever notice me? Or what if I&#039;m Dale and I happen to be your best friend, would you ever feel the same for me? Would you ever return my feelings, this love I have for you?&#039;<br /> I&#039;m not sure if this is my first and ever last chance to do this. Besides, I don&#039;t even know what will happen tomorrow, so before the drowsiness takes over me, I found myself cupping his face and pecking him passionately.<br /> How I pray this isn&#039;t just a dream, that we could stay like this forever and that I never wake up, so I could always be with him and his always next to me. He&#039;s mine and I am his. It&#039;s only in my dreams that I don&#039;t have to play a smart girl in front of him. I don&#039;t have to go to his university every time I wanted to see him, as he would be the one to make an effort to see me.<br /> &quot;Baby girl.&quot;<br /> I tried again to open my eyes despite the heaviness that I felt with my eyelids only to see the smile on his lips. I was about to return that smile but I was a little bit late to do it. He captured my lips in a hard and possessive peck while his hands were doing its job, wandering all over my body.<br /> I was still busy analyzing my feelings when he positioned himself between my legs and ...<br /> &quot;Oh, God!&quot;<br /> I gasped loudly as I felt the unexpected pain that surged down my core. Honestly, I didn&#039;t expect my first time to be this painful and that I hadn&#039;t even noticed that my nails were digging his shoulders. He&#039;s just too busy moving on top of me not to realize it.<br /> Until the pain finally subsides and turns it into another burning sensation that builds up inside me, drowning my mind in the pool of lust and that&#039;s it - my whole body shuddered beneath him.<br /> After reaching his peak, he dropped his body next to me. And much to my surprise, he pulled me even closer to him, wrapping my small frame with his toned and strong arm while the other served as my pillow.<br /> &quot;I love you, &quot; I whispered, my face was on his neck.<br /> &quot;I love you, baby girl.&quot;<br /> I heard it. I heard those words before losing consciousness and falling asleep.<br /> After washing my face and drying it with a clean towel, I started putting on my clothes from yesterday. I have to hurry as I want to ask the prick bartender of what he put in my drinks last night.<br /> Taking my steps out of the bathroom, my mind was focused on my goal of talking to the bartender and I didn&#039;t waste any second looking at the bed. I took my bag and was about to open the door when suddenly a loud voice roared through the four corners of the room.<br /> &quot;Where are you going?&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do, Samantha?&quot;<br /> I flinched when he held my arms tightly. His voice laced with anger and so his eyes, that if that kind of look could ever kill, I&#039;m sure I&#039;m already lying six feet under the ground.<br /> &quot;answer me!&quot;<br /> &quot;Huh? I - I didn&#039;t do anything - &quot; but he cut me off.<br /> &quot;Liar! You spiked my drinks last night, didn&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> &quot;I - &quot; Holy God, what am I going to say? &quot;I&#039;m sorry, &quot; I uttered, lowering my head. I couldn&#039;t bear to look him in the eye. They were like a fire that slowly burns my soul.<br /> &quot;Sorry? You&#039;re sorry?&quot;<br /> &quot;Aww ... y-you&#039;re hurting me.&quot; I tried to remove his hands but he only tightened his grip. My tears were now forming around my eyes not because I&#039;m scared but because of the guilt that is eating me inside. &quot;I - I just wanted to take pictures of you but I wasn&#039;t intending to have intercourse with you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Really?&quot; He asked, clenching his jaws.<br /> &quot;Believe me, Luke, this is not included in my plan and I didn&#039;t intend - &quot;<br /> &quot;your excuses! Why am I supposed to believe you?&quot; and he began to launch curses and offensive words that almost made me cry.<br /> &quot;You know what? You&#039;ve completely lost my respect for you! I thought you&#039;re different, but no, I was wrong!&quot;<br /> &quot;I didn&#039;t do anything. I told you I felt dizzy and fell asleep last night. I&#039;m sorry. Honestly, I thought it was a dream - &quot;<br /> &quot;A dream? Really, huh? Was it a dream that you enjoyed so much?&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just stating the truth. I have no plans to ruin you, I - I just want to be with you because I love you and that&#039;s all.&quot;<br /> &quot;Samantha Soriano, the mere fact that you planed all this means you have every intention of ruining me! What is it for? You want me to notice you? I don&#039;t like you and how many times do I have to shout it in front of you just to make you understand that I don&#039;t like you?&quot;<br /> He paused for a few seconds.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t love you and do you think that after everything you did last night, I will still be able to love you?&quot;<br /> I suddenly lost for words. I was just standing in front of him, motionless.		Shep002		55	https://facebook.com/100093452425291	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1012092	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031129		455		763883092380039	3	3.5870684716762E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991858180556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436076	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434427756_1443744486264008_4639132852325216511_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=lW3E4_Gu7IgAb5CuDUr&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCLDgEhu8QWloR0Xe9l3MNzrPYrmbDGWf0T3LFbrkEtfg&oe=6618FB41	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434466755_1098146204796860_4212960356137712114_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=wse4efH95xsAb5H7ILE&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDlTGt6dEQnho4pQnGtEM0cNHdNPBwzTqFhJJFh56ZArA&oe=6618D181			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011365	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031129		455		1125607275414673	2	7.953442353167E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	104800005627300		0	A wonderful story			120208143436690110		page.tapon.com	Learn more		NONE	image	🔥😍Free reading with Title👉"Blind to Love"👉		https://page.tapon.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=6125&brand=3&app=0&ppid=3065&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120208143401850110&ori_adset_id=120208143402330110&ori_ad_id=120208143435230110		1712482354	1.048000056273E+14	A wonderful story	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435300319_441144665089557_6356456367841480166_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1KGurTsadvsAb7CBOOb&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfD48pgVPmelFyWj8O5cyYlRce5Y9uTnTJzcTUif456WOA&oe=6618D680	person_profile	0	A wonderful story	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435388372_372673209083733_4772557594258094155_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=l967fAp67UcAb5Wl5Ie&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAtkM2Q6fROLKoNelLcp7EFGw0afGOOhjM1JeN_a3JIUQ&oe=6618E64B			0	3	My boyfriend and his sister are cheating on me?<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible? !…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. I&#039;m sorry.&quot;<br /> &quot;You just went into protective mama mode on Hudson&#039;s hip,&quot; Conor says chuckling.<br /> I let Conor wrap my hand in the ice pack. I rest my head on his shoulder.<br /> &quot;Did he hear me yelling?&quot; I whisper.<br /> &quot;Unfortunately, I heard every word,&quot; Hudson says.		Picks002		15	https://facebook.com/100095293115204	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Her face has a mixed expression of frown and worry.<br /> &quot;Are you sure you&#039;re ready to go back to San Francisco?&quot;<br /> I put down the dress I was holding as I found myself laughing at her question.<br /> &quot;Of course! Why shouldn&#039;t I be ready?&quot;<br /> She shrugged, walking towards the bed and slumped herself next to me. &quot;I think you should ask yourself that question and not me.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, I don&#039;t have to ask myself that question because I know that I&#039;m ready! It&#039;s been almost four years since I left my hometown and I really missed the things I was doing then.&quot;<br /> &quot;Okay, as you say so.&quot; She gives me a shrug for the second time. &quot;Are you now going to stay there for good?&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know. Maybe yes, maybe no. But honestly, I haven&#039;t thought about it yet. I just want to see my daughter and surprise her on her birthday.&quot;<br /> &quot;How about seeing your husband again? Are you ready for that?&quot;<br /> &quot;Ex-husband! He&#039;s no longer my husband, Jack, remember?&quot;<br /> &quot;Alright, but what if you meet him again at the party? You know, it&#039;s impossible for you not to see him again. After all, he&#039;s still Cali&#039;s father.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. And so - if he&#039;s there? I can&#039;t stop him from seeing his daughter, besides, everyone expects him to attend the party. Of course, some of them are just to gossip about our lives.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hmm ... so you mean to say you&#039;re ready to face him again after four years of hiding from him?&quot;<br /> &quot;Excuse me! I&#039;m not hiding from him, I didn&#039;t and I will not. Why would I do that? And as for your question, of course, I&#039;m ready. I completely forgot what happened. It&#039;s all in the past. I am now Samantha Soriano version 2.0!&quot; I said flipping my hair over my shoulder. You know, to show her how confident I am with my answer.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re saying you have already moved on, huh?&quot; She asked after a while. I know how much she&#039;s trying to suppress her laughter.<br /> I sighed.<br /> &quot;Jack, how many times do I have to answer that question? I&#039;ve already moved on and whatever has happened in the past, it will remain buried like all the stupid feelings I felt for him four years ago. I&#039;m completely healed, especially now that I have David. I love him and I&#039;m happy with him.&quot;<br /> David is my boyfriend. And If you&#039;re asking if my daughter approved him as my boyfriend ... the answer is yes and we&#039;ve been together for six months.<br /> &quot;Oh ... alright, you&#039;re completely healed.&quot; She left me hanging on those words and busied herself checking her new polished nails.<br /> &quot;Hep! You don&#039;t have to explain. Just let me continue, okay? What I was saying earlier was that you should take David with you to San Francisco. Why? Well, it&#039;s not just to introduce him to everyone, but to show your ex-husband what kind of precious gem he has thrown 4 years ago. He chose to be with that woman who knows nothing but shows off on a catwalk wearing only two pieces of her - I mean, cloth!&quot;<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t blame her, she&#039;s a model.&quot; I chuckled.<br /> &quot;I know she&#039;s a lingerie model, but you don&#039;t get my point, do you? You and Luke had been married for 4 years, you had a five-year-old daughter but what got me confused is that he never learned to love you? Goodness!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch! Do you really have to slap me again with those words?&quot; I pretended to be hurt. I couldn&#039;t help it. I don&#039;t even know why those words still give a slight sting in my spine.<br /> &quot;Why? Isn&#039;t it true? Jeez! If only it were David, I think he learned to love you in those 4 years of being together!&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, if only he was David, but he&#039;s not him. He&#039;s Luke Marcuz Williams.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s be serious, Sam. What if suddenly everything changes when you come back?&quot;<br /> This made me frown. &quot;What do you mean?&quot;<br /> &quot;What if when you see him again you&#039;ll realize that you still love him? That nothing has changed and that you are still in love with him even after four years?&quot;<br /> My mouth suspended in mid-air. I admit I was kinda shocked by her question.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not going to happen.&quot; I smiled, shaking my head.<br /> &quot;How can you be sure of that?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just know, &quot; I said with a shrug.<br /> &quot;Well, let&#039;s see.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s true, Jack, believe me. Because Luke and I...&quot; (I smiled bitterly) &quot; ... we just met, but we weren&#039;t really destined to be together. See? Fate had just played on us.&quot; I blinked away the tears which I don&#039;t know where it came from.<br /> &quot;Ohh...&quot; she held my hand, giving me a sad smile. &quot;You&#039;re right, you&#039;re not meant to be together. It&#039;s enough that you became fool and stupid over him in your youth days. But anyway, at least that&#039;s stupidity gave you the most precious gift you&#039;ve ever received.&quot;<br /> I dropped my back to the bed when Jack finally left my room. She&#039;s right. The biggest mistake I made also gave me a precious and memorable gift in my life ... becoming a mother. It was a mistake that I will forever regret doing but would be grateful for at the same time.<br /> Staring blankly at the ceiling, a sad smile formed my lips as the part of that happy and painful memories crossed my mind again.<br /> Four years ago ... a 17-year-old Samantha ...<br /> &quot;Ouch!&quot;<br /> I screamed, caressing my forehead. Then a crumpled paper landed in front of me. I don&#039;t have to ask who did that stupid thing as there is only one person who always does such a thing to annoy me. My older brother, Dale.<br /> Frowning, I slowly turned my chair only to see him lying on my bed, grinning with his legs crossed against each other.<br /> &quot;Dale! What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> &quot;Shhh ... hey, sis, why do you always forget that this is also my house?&quot; He changed his position. He faced me, resting his head on the palm of his hand while his elbow supported its weight.<br /> &quot;Dale Sebastian Soriano! Don&#039;t you know how to respect someone&#039;s privacy? You&#039;re so annoying!&quot;<br /> But he just laughed even more.<br /> My chest goes up and down but I remained seated. I&#039;m really trying to calm my nerves not to kill my own brother. How I wish sometimes for the ground to open up and swallow him. I don&#039;t care if it includes my bed, I&#039;ll just ask Dad to buy me a new one.<br /> &quot;Samantha, Samantha, Samantha. Tsk.tsk.tsk ... when are you going to wake up and stop dreaming about my best friend? Oh, no, I forgot you&#039;re awake. Stop daydreaming about Luke, because let me tell you, he already has a girlfriend. And even if he doesn&#039;t have one, he will certainly never notice you.&quot;<br /> &#039;Ouch.&#039; My heart screams inside.<br /> &quot;He will never look at you. Tss! He doesn&#039;t even like you, I mean, you&#039;re not his type.&quot;<br /> Is he really my brother or have I just been adopted? He&#039;s a straightforward person and sometimes I couldn&#039;t help but hurt with his harsh words.<br /> &quot;You really know how to throw harsh words, are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s true, Sam. You&#039;re no match compared to all the girls who flaunt their bodies every day in front of him. Look at yourself, you don&#039;t even know how to use makeup.&quot;<br /> &quot;You know what, I started getting confused if we are really siblings! You don&#039;t love me and I feel it!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tss! Stop the drama, Samantha, it doesn&#039;t suit you.&quot;<br /> I just blinked repeatedly. The nerve.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just concern about you, don&#039;t you get it? You&#039;ll never want to be his girlfriend if you just know him.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you know about love? I&#039;m warning you, Samantha, stop your illusions about Luke. He already has a girlfriend.&quot;<br /> I just rolled my eyes. The word came from him, Luke has a girlfriend - yes, a girlfriend, meaning a girlfriend only. And since they are not yet married, I still have the chance to make him look at me and of course, to love me. Yay!<br /> Visiting my brother at the University is not my first time doing it. I&#039;ve done this many times in the past eight months since I knew that his best friend had returned to San Francisco to continue his studies. But I must admit that this is the first time I come here &#039;ALONE&#039;, as my best friend&#039;s rope of patience towards my brother has already reached its limit. Well ... I guess you already know the reason.<br /> Wearing my new mini skirt or should I say - the shortest I&#039;ve ever had - skirt, I smiled at all the girls who actually presume to be my sister-in-law in the future.<br /> &quot;Hi, Sam.&quot; They greet me in unison.<br /> &quot;Hello.&quot; I greet back smiling.<br /> Well, Dale and Luke are both famous in this school, not only because they both have looks and appeal, but also because they were both heirs to the largest advertising and real estate company in the country.<br /> I kept walking until my feet reached the best spot where I could see my king playing. I&#039;m sure they haven&#039;t noticed me yet. Well, it&#039;s a big favor on my part, since I was able to watch and stare the way Luke&#039;s muscles flex every time he moves.<br /> So the game started. I just rolled my eyes when the annoying creatures - I mean, girls behind me started screaming the names of their favorite players.<br /> But my heart jumped out of my chest when our eyes met. I smiled sweetly at him, but I only got a blank stare before he ran to the other side of the court.<br /> &#039;Hmm ... it&#039;s okay. I know you&#039;ll be mine soon.&#039; A desperate smile formed on my lips.<br /> &quot;What - &quot; It&#039;s too late for me to avoid the flying round object as it already hits me on the shoulder. And because of its strong impact, I fall from my seat. &quot;Ouch!&quot; I screamed because of the unexpected pain.<br /> &quot;Oh, God! Are you okay? I&#039;m sorry, I didn&#039;t catch the ball before it went in your direction.&quot; A new face from the team asked me while helping me to stand up.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay, I&#039;m fine.&quot; I tried to smile after seeing Luke standing behind him.<br /> &quot;Tss! This is a college university, but what is a spoiled brat high school student doing here?&quot; Luke sneered and although it pinched my heart, I still managed to smile - charmingly.<br /> &quot;Hi, Luke.&quot;<br /> He stared at me and I didn&#039;t miss the way he clenched his jaws after seeing my skirt. His expression became darker, but I &#039;misinterpret it in some naughty idea&#039;.<br /> I hold my breath and held my chin up. This is it, he finally noticed my outfit.<br /> I was just pulled back to earth when he started walking away after throwing me a hard glare.<br /> &quot;W-Wait!&quot; I can still feel the pain on my butt but I have to run after him. I don&#039;t want to miss this opportunity as it only happens in a blue moon. &quot;Luke!&quot; I grabbed his arm which made him stop and look at me.<br /> I swear my heart stopped beating the moment he turned around. His cheeks were red and so were his lips. Oh, gosh! He looks so handsome.<br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - &quot;<br /> &quot;What do you want, Ms. Soriano?&quot;<br /> Oh, yeah ... the second time he called me Miss Soriano.<br /> &quot;Why are you calling me by my last name? I told you to call me Sam, besides, you&#039;re my brother&#039;s best friend, aren&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> He scoffed, removing his arm from my grip. &quot;Right. Your brother and I are best friends and not us. We are not even close.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, but we can at least be friends, you know.&quot; I shrugged awkwardly, trying to keep up his pace.<br /> &quot;Look, Miss Soriano, I&#039;m busy and I don&#039;t have time for this childish conversation.&quot;<br /> &quot;Childish - no, it&#039;s not! I mean it. We can be friends.&quot; I know some of his teammates are looking at us right now with different expressions on their faces, but the thing is - &#039;I don&#039;t care.&#039;<br /> He instantly stopped walking. And I take that as an opportunity to tell him what I feel, where honestly, I&#039;ve already forgotten how many times I&#039;ve confessed it to him.<br /> &quot;I like you, Luke Marcuz. No, I think I&#039;m falling in love with you.&quot; I smiled even though I already knew what his next words will be.<br /> We heard some cheerings from the other students and his expression darkened as he formed his fists into a hardball. It&#039;s okay - I know he wouldn&#039;t hit me.<br /> &quot;You know what, why don&#039;t you just go home and do your homework instead of bothering me? You&#039;re too young for this kind of thing, don&#039;t you know that? And forgodsake, how many times do I have to tell you that I don&#039;t like you!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch.&quot; My right hand automatically lifted into my left chest. &quot;But I said I like you, what will you do about it?&quot;<br /> &#039;Who says I can&#039;t be an actress?&#039;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re just wasting your effort, Samantha. Wearing heavy makeup, fitted shirt, short skirt and 4-inch heels is only for those desperate women!&quot;<br /> Maybe if we&#039;re just in a different situation, I would have jumped 10 times and roll on the ground as he mentioned my name ... but his words cuts not only my heart but also my ego.<br /> &quot;I already have a girlfriend and I love her.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know, but just like what you said, she&#039;s only your girlfriend and not your wife. So that means I still have a chance to prove myself to you.&quot; I shrugged.<br /> I don&#039;t know where I got the strength to spill those words, but I have to make him understand what I feel. I noticed the fire registering in his eyes, showing a silent warning as he took a step closer to me.<br /> &quot;Listen kid and bear this in your mind!&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re too young and naive to understand the things around you. And do you think I&#039;m oblivious of what you&#039;re doing?&quot; He scoffed. &quot;No, I&#039;m not, so better stop this childish act of yours and stop bothering me. I love my girlfriend and I would never, never choose you over her.&quot;<br /> And with one last glare, he left me speechless and open-mouthed in the middle. <br /> <br /> At our favourite fast-food restaurant 7 years ago ...<br /> &quot;What the heck! Are you insane, Samantha?&quot; That was Jack&#039;s first reaction when I told her about my plan of seducing Luke to the next level.<br /> &quot;Well, I have no choice, Jack.&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you talking about you have no choice? You have all the choices in the world to stop your craziness over Luke Williams, otherwise, you will end up miserably!&quot;<br /> &quot;Miserably? No, Jack, because miserably is what will happen to me if I just let him marry that woman after his graduation!&quot;<br /> Queen Of The Night resto-bar, 9:30 pm.<br /> The roaring music filled my ears the moment I entered the exclusive night bar.<br /> I waited for almost half an hour before the man I was waiting for finally entered the club. I immediately called the bartender&#039;s attention and pointed to Luke&#039;s direction. He recognized him instantly the moment I showed Luke&#039;s photo. He hesitated at first, asked me again some random questions and because of that, I pulled the last $5000 out of my bag, and that&#039;s what made him shut his mouth.<br /> He nodded and motioned for me to hide while he&#039;s doing the rest of the job.<br /> Honestly, I have a lot of plans, way better than this. But after listening to his conversation with my brother, I don&#039;t know what happened to me. Suddenly I became frustrated and desperate to make him mine, although I know that with this plan I will not only be able to stop their wedding but also to destroy their relationship.<br /> But that&#039;s what I wanted and here I am now. Besides, backing out isn&#039;t in my vocabulary. I have already paid the prick of a bartender all my pennies, so I have no choice but to proceed with the plan. The operation &#039;stops Luke Williams wedding and make him fall in love with me&#039; plan&#039;.<br /> My eyes widened like saucers the moment I saw Dale walking behind Luke as they entered the club. I couldn&#039;t help cursing because I didn&#039;t know whether to continue doing it or I&#039;ll be back next time.<br /> &#039;Whew! You have to think of a better solution for this, Samantha!&#039;<br /> Until finally a brilliant idea came to my mind. I immediately ran to the ladies&#039; room and entered one of the cubicles.<br /> &quot;Why on earth would I do that?&quot; I can imagine the deep frown painted on Jack&#039;s forehead when she answered my call.<br /> I tried to ask her a favor to call my brother and pick me up from Janet&#039;s house, one of our classmates as the wheel on the back of my car flattened out, so I had to send it to the nearest mechanical shop.<br /> &quot;Please, Jack?&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you doing at Janet&#039;s house at this very late hour? And seriously, you&#039;re really asking me a favor to call your narcissistic brother? Huh! Why don&#039;t you just call him and tell him to pick you up?&quot;<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t!&quot; I bit my lip. &#039;Jeez, why did I say that?&#039;<br /> &quot;What? What do you mean you can&#039;t?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - I - I can&#039;t reach his phone. I tried to call him but he&#039;s out of range.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s what happened before I ended up in a room with Luke&#039;s sleeping figure after almost two hours of waiting.<br /> But the moment I got out of the washroom, my vision became blurry and I don&#039;t know why I suddenly felt dizzy. I don&#039;t remember ordering heavy drinks, &#039;cause I only asked the prick bartender to give me just a ladies drink. And as far as I remember, I only have two &#039;shots&#039; if what they may call it.<br /> &quot;What the heck is going on with me?&quot; I asked myself confused.<br /> Massaging my temple, I took a deep breath and tried to walk towards the bed. The room is a bit dark and the only light source comes from the small table lamp near the bed, which is enough for me to see how drunk Luke is.<br /> I sit on the edge of the bed. Greek God&#039;s body flaunts freely in front of me and God knows how much I really wanted to touch every part of his body. And despite the heaviness of my eyelids, I tried to lift my hand and bring it to his hair.<br /> I don&#039;t know but the tears started to blur my vision. I must be 17 but I know that I feel for him. I love him.<br /> &#039;You know what, I always wonder what happens if I was born at your same, would you ever notice me? Or what if I&#039;m Dale and I happen to be your best friend, would you ever feel the same for me? Would you ever return my feelings, this love I have for you?&#039;<br /> I&#039;m not sure if this is my first and ever last chance to do this. Besides, I don&#039;t even know what will happen tomorrow, so before the drowsiness takes over me, I found myself cupping his face and pecking him passionately.<br /> How I pray this isn&#039;t just a dream, that we could stay like this forever and that I never wake up, so I could always be with him and his always next to me. He&#039;s mine and I am his. It&#039;s only in my dreams that I don&#039;t have to play a smart girl in front of him. I don&#039;t have to go to his university every time I wanted to see him, as he would be the one to make an effort to see me.<br /> &quot;Baby girl.&quot;<br /> I tried again to open my eyes despite the heaviness that I felt with my eyelids only to see the smile on his lips. I was about to return that smile but I was a little bit late to do it. He captured my lips in a hard and possessive peck while his hands were doing its job, wandering all over my body.<br /> I was still busy analyzing my feelings when he positioned himself between my legs and ...<br /> &quot;Oh, God!&quot;<br /> I gasped loudly as I felt the unexpected pain that surged down my core. Honestly, I didn&#039;t expect my first time to be this painful and that I hadn&#039;t even noticed that my nails were digging his shoulders. He&#039;s just too busy moving on top of me not to realize it.<br /> Until the pain finally subsides and turns it into another burning sensation that builds up inside me, drowning my mind in the pool of lust and that&#039;s it - my whole body shuddered beneath him.<br /> After reaching his peak, he dropped his body next to me. And much to my surprise, he pulled me even closer to him, wrapping my small frame with his toned and strong arm while the other served as my pillow.<br /> &quot;I love you, &quot; I whispered, my face was on his neck.<br /> &quot;I love you, baby girl.&quot;<br /> I heard it. I heard those words before losing consciousness and falling asleep.<br /> After washing my face and drying it with a clean towel, I started putting on my clothes from yesterday. I have to hurry as I want to ask the prick bartender of what he put in my drinks last night.<br /> Taking my steps out of the bathroom, my mind was focused on my goal of talking to the bartender and I didn&#039;t waste any second looking at the bed. I took my bag and was about to open the door when suddenly a loud voice roared through the four corners of the room.<br /> &quot;Where are you going?&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do, Samantha?&quot;<br /> I flinched when he held my arms tightly. His voice laced with anger and so his eyes, that if that kind of look could ever kill, I&#039;m sure I&#039;m already lying six feet under the ground.<br /> &quot;answer me!&quot;<br /> &quot;Huh? I - I didn&#039;t do anything - &quot; but he cut me off.<br /> &quot;Liar! You spiked my drinks last night, didn&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> &quot;I - &quot; Holy God, what am I going to say? &quot;I&#039;m sorry, &quot; I uttered, lowering my head. I couldn&#039;t bear to look him in the eye. They were like a fire that slowly burns my soul.<br /> &quot;Sorry? You&#039;re sorry?&quot;<br /> &quot;Aww ... y-you&#039;re hurting me.&quot; I tried to remove his hands but he only tightened his grip. My tears were now forming around my eyes not because I&#039;m scared but because of the guilt that is eating me inside. &quot;I - I just wanted to take pictures of you but I wasn&#039;t intending to have intercourse with you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Really?&quot; He asked, clenching his jaws.<br /> &quot;Believe me, Luke, this is not included in my plan and I didn&#039;t intend - &quot;<br /> &quot;your excuses! Why am I supposed to believe you?&quot; and he began to launch curses and offensive words that almost made me cry.<br /> &quot;You know what? You&#039;ve completely lost my respect for you! I thought you&#039;re different, but no, I was wrong!&quot;<br /> &quot;I didn&#039;t do anything. I told you I felt dizzy and fell asleep last night. I&#039;m sorry. Honestly, I thought it was a dream - &quot;<br /> &quot;A dream? Really, huh? Was it a dream that you enjoyed so much?&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just stating the truth. I have no plans to ruin you, I - I just want to be with you because I love you and that&#039;s all.&quot;<br /> &quot;Samantha Soriano, the mere fact that you planed all this means you have every intention of ruining me! What is it for? You want me to notice you? I don&#039;t like you and how many times do I have to shout it in front of you just to make you understand that I don&#039;t like you?&quot;<br /> He paused for a few seconds.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t love you and do you think that after everything you did last night, I will still be able to love you?&quot;<br /> I suddenly lost for words. I was just standing in front of him, motionless.		Shep002		55	https://facebook.com/100093452425291	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> —<br /> Megan<br /> The best thing Jason ever did was cheat on me.<br /> Not that I&#039;m grateful to my skunk of an ex-fiancé at the moment. I&#039;m crawling down the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, heading into my hometown. There&#039;s a big game this weekend and the Leopards are the team to beat in the NFL, so everybody and his brother has come to see them take on the Stallions.<br /> Reaching my exit at last, I take the off-ramp to Central Avenue. It&#039;s as crowded as the freeway, crammed with cars trying to get home or to a hotel before the dark clouds overhead unleash their fury. I inch along, wishing the traffic would vanish so I could pistol the puny engine on my compact car and vent some of my emotions.<br /> Every time the scene from this morning intrudes on my mind, anger and pain flare up anew. I&#039;m sick of driving, sick of grieving, of wasting my tears on a man who doesn&#039;t deserve them. If I hadn&#039;t come home early and found Jason balls-deep in another woman, I&#039;d still be planning our wedding.<br /> I need a drink and a hot bath and some mindless entertainment. I need to be numb.<br /> My cell phone rings. I glance down and see that it&#039;s Jason. It&#039;s all I can do not to pick up the phone and hurl it straight through the windshield.<br /> It&#039;s only an instant that my eyes are off the road, but when I look up there&#039;s a truck stopped right in front of me. With no time to brake, I wrench the steering wheel, jerking my car sideways into the next lane — just as a bright blue sports car whips into the same spot from the other side.<br /> Its front bumper hits the passenger side of my car with a sickening crunch, bouncing my head off the window next to me, then snapping me back the other way. The impact spins my car around. I end up facing the wrong way, the oncoming traffic dividing frantically around me like water going past the prow of a ship.<br /> I&#039;m too stunned to move; for long moments, I just sit there staring. I&#039;m finally numb, but not the way I wanted.<br /> Maybe I messed up in another life, and today is some kind of karmic revenge. My lower lip trembles, and I bite down on it. Self-pity sucks, and no matter what, I will not start crying again.<br /> A tap on my side window makes me jump. I turn my head to see a man peering in at me. Dark hair, dark eyes, shoulders as broad as a house. Why does he seem so familiar?<br /> When I don&#039;t respond, he opens my door. &quot;Are you all right?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes. I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I say, straightening in my seat. &quot;Was that your car?&quot; &quot;Yeah, but don&#039;t worry about that.&quot; I hear a snort behind him, but I can&#039;t see who it is because the huge man in front of me is blocking my view.<br /> Undoing my seat belt, I turn to get out of the car. The man takes my hand to help me up. Electric heat surges up my arm and through my body, flooding me with sensation. A detached corner of my mind notices my entirely inappropriate response, and wonders if it&#039;s because I&#039;m in shock.<br /> He backs away to give me room. Now I can see the other man, standing by the flashy blue car with his arms folded. Same hair, same eyes, same massive build.<br /> At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> Granted, they are the hottest men I&#039;ve ever laid eyes on. But still. &quot;Don&#039;t worry about the car,&quot; the one nearest me says again. &quot;I&#039;m Cody, by the way.&quot; He&#039;d let go of me when I stood up, and now he&#039;s holding out his hand again to shake.<br /> It&#039;s an enormous hand — it engulfs mine, and I am not a petite woman. But I only have an instant to process that, because at the contact with his rough, warm skin, heat flows through me once more. This time, my papilla go hard.<br /> I tell myself it&#039;s the stress. That&#039;s why I&#039;m getting more turned on than I ever did from Jason&#039;s touch, right here in the middle of the street, with honking cars all around us. I want to believe it, but I know it&#039;s not true.<br /> The other thing I know is that I need to stop feeling this way. Now. I pull my hand free and look at his brother. &quot;So you must be Brock. My dad&#039;s told me about you both.&quot;<br /> A slow smile quirks one side of his mouth. He&#039;s devastatingly handsome, just like his twin — and he knows it. &quot;Your dad&#039;s a fan?&quot;<br /> &quot;You could say that,&quot; I tell him. &quot;He&#039;s your coach.&quot;<br /> The guys exchange a quick glance, eyebrows raised. Traffic is still going by us, but very slowly because people keep stopping to take photos of the twins through their car windows, even though night has fallen.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re Coach Turner&#039;s daughter?&quot; Brock says. NFL teams have a lot of different coaches, so it&#039;s a valid question. But there&#039;s only one head coach, and that&#039;s my dad.<br /> &quot;Yeah, I&#039;m Megan. I&#039;d say it&#039;s nice to meet you, but I&#039;d really prefer we hadn&#039;t met this way.&quot;<br /> Cody grins at that, but Brock&#039;s frowning, his mind on something else. &quot;Don&#039;t you live in Omaha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I did,&quot; I say. And I am so not having that conversation with either of these guys. &quot;We should call the police and our insurance and all that.&quot;<br /> Their sports car has a crumpled fender but is mostly intact. When I go around to the passenger side of my car, though, I see that it took the brunt of things.<br /> &quot;Yeah, it&#039;s totaled,&quot; Cody says from behind me. He sounds far too cheerful about it, and I suppress a twinge of irritation. Even as a rookie, he&#039;s earning a good salary, so buying a new car is no big deal to him.<br /> But I have no job at the moment, and I&#039;m not asking my father for money. He&#039;s already letting me stay at his place until I can sort things out. Letting him pay for stuff on top of that is way more than I&#039;m comfortable with. Maybe I can find some kind of telecommuting work until I can get another car.<br /> I go back around to the driver&#039;s side, taking out my phone and my insurance card. Brock&#039;s already on his phone. &quot;Cops are on the way to take an accident report,&quot; he says when he hangs up, &quot;and I&#039;ve got tow trucks and a cab coming too.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tow trucks, plural?&quot; I say.<br /> He shrugs. &quot;They both need it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, thank you.&quot; But he only called one cab. Does that mean ...<br /> &quot;Are you heading to your dad&#039;s house?&quot; he says, as if hearing my unspoken question. At my nod, he continues, &quot;We&#039;ll drop you off. It&#039;s on the way to our place anyway.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks,&quot; I say again. &quot;That&#039;s really very kind.&quot;<br /> &quot;No big deal.&quot; He and Cody exchange another swift glance, and this time I sense the undercurrent flowing between them. Whatever they&#039;re thinking, it sends a ripple of awareness down my spine.<br /> The brothers are standing together now, and I can&#039;t help but admire the view. Chiseled jaws, skin in matching shades of sun-tanned bronze, strong noses, sensual mouths. They were impressive when I watched them play on TV, but in person their charisma is overwhelming.<br /> My gaze wanders down to the arms like tree trunks, then the tight, narrow waists. They&#039;re both wearing gym shorts and t-shirts, the fabric straining against their biceps and thighs. I bet their abs are amazing too. They could be world-class models instead of football players.<br /> Two sets of big, dark brown eyes pin me in place, and suddenly I can&#039;t breathe. The moment lengthens until I force myself to look away. My heart is beating way too fast.<br /> Maybe getting in a taxi with the twins is not such a good idea. But the wind is rising, the clouds darker and more threatening. We need to get indoors before the skies open up.<br /> By the time the police and the tow trucks have come and gone, the taxi has arrived, and the air has a bite that makes me shiver. I have my suitcase and purse, but have to cross my fingers that the rest of the stuff in my car will be safe at the repair shop until I can pick it up. Cody puts the suitcase in the cab&#039;s trunk, then opens the back door and slides in. Brock gestures for me to go next.<br /> I don&#039;t want to make a big deal out of riding up front with the driver after the guys have been so nice to me, so I get in and scoot over to make room. The brothers dwarf me, and when Brock slides in, I&#039;m squeezed between them like I&#039;m the filling in a twin sandwich.<br /> The driver pulls into the crush of traffic. Pressed between the brothers, I&#039;m instantly warm. My whole body starts to tingle, and it&#039;s not just from the heat coming off them. I know this because the sensations are strongest right between my legs.<br /> I&#039;ve never reacted to a man like this before, let alone two of them at once. Maybe all my emotions about Jason are being diverted into lust. Which means it&#039;s a really bad idea for me to let this continue.<br /> If they realize how turned on I am, they&#039;ll think I&#039;m a freak or a groupie. I don&#039;t want to give them any ideas, since I&#039;ll doubtless be around them again — I won&#039;t miss a game. In my best nice/polite/helpful voice, I say, &quot;I should sit in front.&quot;<br /> &quot;Nah,&quot; Brock drawls, and the next thing I know he picks me up as if I weigh nothing at all and settles me sideways on his lap, my hip nestled in his crotch. I suck in a breath as electricity jolts through my body.<br /> Excuse me,&quot; I say, still struggling for politeness. &quot;I can&#039;t sit in your lap.&quot; I try to ignore the sensations spiraling from my core out through my body and back again.<br /> &quot;You are sitting in my lap,&quot; he points out, like it&#039;s no big deal. One of his hands, so big and strong and warm, is curled around my waist, burning through my clothing. The other goes to my head, pressing gently down to tuck me against his neck, then stays tangled in my hair.<br /> He smells like sunshine and clean male sweat. It&#039;s intoxicating. My voice comes out all soft and breathy when I say, &quot;I mean it&#039;s not appropriate. Please let me go.&quot;<br /> &quot;Relax, sugar,&quot; he says in that same lazy tone. &quot;We&#039;re not gonna hurt you.&quot;<br /> The we is not exactly comforting.<br /> Brock&#039;s mouth brushes the skin on the side of my neck, making me jolt. Since I can&#039;t take them up on their offer, I don&#039;t need any more torment. I try to pull away again, but he just tucks me back against his side.<br /> &quot;Easy, Megalicious,&quot; he says in that rumble of his. &quot;You&#039;re too tense. We need to help you relax.&quot;<br /> &quot;You did not just call me — that.&quot; I can&#039;t even make myself repeat his ridiculous nickname. Who does he think he is? Besides the guy who&#039;s making my brain melt, I mean, along with the rest of my body.<br /> Cody chuckles. &quot;How about megagorgeous?&quot; He shifts closer, running a finger up and down my arm. <br /> My system is overloading again, and I can&#039;t help squirming some more on Brock&#039;s lap. &quot;Yeah, babe,&quot; he says. &quot;Let Daddy Brock make you feel better.&quot;<br /> &quot;Daddy Brock?&quot; I sputter and then snort with laughter. &quot;You guys are no older than I am. I might even be older than you.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not the years, baby,&quot; he says, his lips grazing the sensitive shell of my outer ear. &quot;It&#039;s the mileage.&quot;<br /> Even as I roll my eyes at him quoting movie lines at me, he turns me so I&#039;m facing forward in the taxi. One arm wraps around my midriff, and his free hand teases the skin just above the waistband of my shorts.<br /> His touch sends sparks shooting right down to my private part. I must have hit my head during the collision harder than I thought. Anger, grief, stress, hormones — can&#039;t forget the raging hormones — have apparently shredded every bit of common sense I possess. Because I don&#039;t say anything.<br /> All I have to do is open my mouth and tell them, &quot;No.&quot; Or &quot;Stop that.&quot; And they&#039;d back off, both of them. I know it in my bones. Impossible as it sounds, I feel safe with these two men who are taking such liberties with my body.<br /> I&#039;m letting it happen because I want it to. Because I want them. Because right now, with the rain wrapping the taxi in sheets of water, hiding us in our own little world, all I care about is how they&#039;re making me feel.<br /> And how they&#039;re making me feel is like a beautiful and desirable woman. Someone worth wanting. Someone Jason was a fool to let go.<br /> Who are you kidding? whispers the self-doubt that&#039;s been tormenting me all day, ever since I walked in on Jason and his mistress. You&#039;re nothing to them.<br /> I almost listen, almost give in to the crushing weight of my insecurity. But then my phone rings. Cody pulls it out of my purse. &quot;Jason,&quot; he says, reading the screen. &quot;Who&#039;s that?&quot;<br /> My anger blazes again. &quot;No one,&quot; I snap. I grab the phone, hit the Reject Call button, and toss it back in my purse. Jason, and not in a good way. He got his and now I&#039;m getting mine.<br /> I relax against Brock, consciously letting go of my resistance. &quot;That&#039;s my girl,&quot; he whispers. His hand slips inside my shorts, then under the elastic of my panties, his fingertips teasing the curls above my cherry.<br /> Now that I&#039;ve decided not to fight it, I&#039;m impatient for more. &quot;Touch me,&quot; I whisper back. &quot;Do it.&quot;<br /> <br /> There&#039;s a car I don&#039;t recognize parked in my dad&#039;s driveway, a white SUV next to his black one. The guys exchange a glance, but don&#039;t say anything. We all get out, and Cody retrieves my suitcase while Brock says to the driver, &quot;Wait here — we&#039;ll be back in a few minutes.&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s okay,&quot; I say. &quot;You don&#039;t have to come in with me.&quot; My dad may not have x-ray vision, but I can&#039;t shake the feeling that as soon as he sees us together, he&#039;ll somehow know what just happened.<br /> &quot;Just need to ask him a question,&quot; Brock says, but there&#039;s a twinkle in his eye that fills me with trepidation. He and Cody follow me up the sidewalk, close behind me as if they&#039;re afraid I&#039;ll slip inside and lock the door on them. They might be right.<br /> My body hasn&#039;t stopped humming from those amazing orgasms, and I mentally cross my fingers that my face is blank enough to protect me. Since Dad&#039;s expecting me, I open the front door without knocking, the twins still right behind me.<br /> The entryway opens into the living room, with a hallway branching off to the left that goes to the bedrooms, and a doorway on the right that leads to the kitchen. Since the living room is empty, I turn into the kitchen — and stop so fast the brothers bump into me.<br /> My dad&#039;s there, and so is a woman I&#039;ve never seen before. Their arms are around each other; his hands are on her hip. And they&#039;re pecking like there&#039;s no tomorrow.<br /> I haven&#039;t been this shocked since the day I was ten and came home to find my father crying in the living room. Even catching Jason this morning was less of a stunner. My voice is stuck in my throat. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d say anyway.<br /> Brock comes to my rescue by clearing his throat loudly, breaking up the makeout session. My dad&#039;s head whips around. &quot;Megan!&quot; he says. He looks confused — understandable, with the Beast Brothers at my back — but also a bit guilty.<br /> &quot;Hi, Dad.&quot; I find I can speak now that the silence has been broken. &quot;I did tell you I was almost here.&quot; His guilty look increases, and a small part of me is glad because it helps me conceal my own feelings of self-reproach. He comes over to give me a hug, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close. When I called this morning to say I was on my way, he didn&#039;t ask any questions; something in my voice must have warned him it wasn&#039;t the time. All he said was, &quot;I&#039;ll be here.&quot;<br /> His unwavering support steadies me, even as the contrast to Jason&#039;s betrayal is like a shard of glass in my heart. I squeeze him tighter, overflowing with love and gratitude, but his next words shatter the mood.<br /> &quot;Vivian stopped by after we spoke,&quot; he says. &quot;Vivian, I&#039;d like you to meet my daughter Megan.&quot;<br /> The woman comes forward, hands outstretched. &quot;It&#039;s wonderful to meet you, dear. Your father&#039;s told me so much about you.&quot;<br /> My first thought is that she looks nothing like my mother. I still have memories of my mom, and lots of old photographs. Not to mention mirrors. I have my mother&#039;s auburn curls and curvy build, whereas Vivian is blonde and slender. I&#039;m relieved that there&#039;s no resemblance; I&#039;m not sure what I would do if my dad started dating a lookalike.<br /> Her expression, though, puts my back up. Maybe it&#039;s my imagination working overtime, but the little smile playing around her lips reminds me of Jason&#039;s mistress. He threw her out this morning when I caught them together, but she smirked at me while she strutted out of the house, as if she&#039;d won some kind of victory.<br /> I want to smack Vivian&#039;s smile right off her face — which is crazy and wrong. My dad isn&#039;t cheating; he&#039;s entitled to be happy.<br /> I should be happy that he&#039;s met someone after so many years alone. But I&#039;m not. Shoving aside thoughts of what that says about me, I force a smile and say, &quot;It&#039;s nice to meet you.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s when everything goes from awkward to totally insane.<br /> Because Vivian looks at the twins and says, &quot;Hello, boys. What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> And Cody and Brock say, &quot;Hey, Mom.&quot;		ForFun-123		5	https://facebook.com/61554441015403	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011392	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526153	1726031129		455		1348426249173335	1	1.7856178186185E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207550853360721		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI0MDQwNzEzNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468723	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435464689_1167583204149806_344113763027053847_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1e9Tn8wXV3IAb5bvqGE&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCjp2GzfyKcIL8B_BZcj8gey5bzJPemE_BSi_wZCUfOlQ&oe=6618E06D	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435408119_1074563566957366_549871516749620770_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=IXpO63BjXwIAb4PeYiJ&_nc_oc=AdiLsI2A5AnJ4Rs3MiK_rftt9jo1iFm_9olep7cRDdoXHj9dEFMEDQWLDomZUXFajTT7eZ7p2tOKEPz0xZzHRKEV&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCDQKVlKTTrSVztWYlwiAM6IYDGmgQM_qwrlqkcg_Ixag&oe=6618D627			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Frankly, I normally see these numbers in women ten or fifteen years your senior.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I murmur, not believing my ears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years. I’m only 30, I should have plenty of eggs left.<br /> <br /> “In terms of fertility, you have very little time left.” She continues. “If you want to conceive, you need to do so before your next cycle begins.”<br /> <br /> “My next cycle?” I repeat, my mouth hanging open in shock. I love kids more than anything, and though it might not be everyone’s ambition, I want nothing more than to be a mother.<br /> <br /> I have to get home and tell my boyfriend this news, and there’s not a moment to waste.<br /> <br /> I make it home in record time, bursting through the door and opening my mouth to call for Mike, but stopping dead in my tracks. As soon as I walk inside I see a pair of high heels and a handbag by the door – neither of which belong to me.<br /> <br /> I cock my ears towards the bedroom, and my stomach churns when I hear the unmistakable sound of moaning, accompanied by a steady thump thump thump, as the bed collides with the wall. Worse even than realizing that Mike is clearly in there with another woman, is realizing who he’s with. I know that handbag, and I know those shoes – they belong to my best friend, Kate. <br /> <br /> “Fuck, Ella is so stupid.” Mike laughs, “can you believe she actually expects me to have a baby with her?”<br /> <br /> Kate snorts, “she’s delusional. I don’t know how you put up with her for so long in the first place.”<br /> <br /> “If she wasn’t so beautiful I never would have given her the time of day.” Mike scoffs. “Thankfully daily doses of plan B kept her from ever conceiving.”<br /> <br /> “The morning after pill?” Kate asks, “how did you manage to give it to her without her realizing?”<br /> <br /> “I put it in her morning coffee.” Mike chortles, sounding far too proud of himself. <br /> <br /> My vision goes completely red as everything finally falls into place. Suddenly it’s clear why I’ve never been able to get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex multiple times a week for years. It’s even clear how I could have the eggs of a 45-year-old, if my despicable partner has been secretly feeding me emergency contraceptives every day – there’s no telling what other damage that might have done to my reproductive system. <br /> <br /> Before I can think better of it, I pull the smoke alarm on the wall, wanting to frighten and punish the pair in the bedroom so fiercely that I fear I might attack them when they emerge. Water immediately sprays down from the sprinkler system mounted to the ceiling as a shrill siren fills the air, and I hear Mike and Kate cry out in surprise. <br /> <br /> A few moments later they come rushing out of the bedroom, stopping in their tracks when they see me looming in the doorway. Mike’s eyes go comically wide, “What are you doing home so early?” The snake has the nerve to sound affronted that I surprised him, when he’s the one who’s been sneaking around behind my back for God knows how long. He seems to realize how suspicious it looks that he and Kate are standing there in their underwear and quickly adds, “Kate came to see me so we could plan a surprise for your birthday, but then we spilled coffee all over our clothes so we had to change.”<br /> <br /> Fire blazes in my veins, he must truly believe I’m an idiot if he expects me to buy such a feeble excuse. <br /> <br /> It’s a testament to their horrifically low opinion of me that they buy my act, and I vow to get my revenge one way or another. I can’t believe I wasted so many years – my best years – on this scumbag. And now he may have cost me my future too. As soon as the thought enters my head, I know I can’t afford to waste another moment on Mike, I have more important things to take care of. <br /> <br /> I make my excuses and rush across town for the second time that afternoon, running to the comforting arms of my surrogate sister, Cora. Not only did we grow up together in the orphanage, but she became an OBGYN and now works for the most exclusive sperm bank in the city. I’ve never gone to her before because I always imagined Mike and I would eventually conceive the natural way, but that clearly isn’t an option anymore. <br /> <br /> Even if I could find a man willing to have a baby with me in time, I’m not eager to trust anyone after Mike’s betrayal. I’m going to have to do this on my own, and I know Cora can help me. I don’t have much money, but I have enough savings to pay for the insemination, especially since I basically have one shot and one shot only. <br /> <br /> When I arrive, all my plans to lay out my situation for Cora clearly and concisely go out the window, because the moment I see my sister I fall to pieces. She hugs and kisses me until my tears subside, slowly extracting the story from me piece by piece. When she hears about Mike and Kate she swears up a storm, but that’s nothing compared to her reaction when I explain about my fertility. <br /> <br /> “That little shit! I’ll kill him!” She fumes, studying me with a worried expression. “Ella, if your doctor was right this means you only have one chance to conceive.”<br /> <br /> “I know.” I sniffle. “And if this is going to be my only baby, I don’t want to take any chances. I want the best donor we can find.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t you worry about that.” Cora assures me, “We’ve got donations from actors, models, scientists – it’s only the creme de la creme here.” She glances at the door and lowers her voice. “You didn’t hear it from me, but even Dominic Sinclair sent his samples here for testing.”<br /> <br /> “Dominic Sinclair? I repeat, “the billionaire?” I’ve seen the man around town, but we don’t exactly run in the same circles. He lives in the same neighborhood as my wealthy employer and often says hello to the children I nanny, but he’s always surrounded by bodyguards and is so intimidating I get goosebumps just thinking about him. <br /> <br /> “Oh my god!.” Cora slaps her hand over her mouth. “I wasn’t supposed to tell you that! I don’t know what I was thinking. Apparently he’s no stranger to fertility issues himself, and he trusted us to handle his swimmers over every other lab in the country. I’ve got his sperm in the other room at this very moment.” She frets, “But Ella you can’t tell anyone, you have to promise me.”<br /> <br /> “Of course!” I agree immediately. “I know how important confidentiality is here.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you,” Cora breathes. “Now, I’m going to give you a dossier of our clients so you can pick a donor, and once you’ve chosen we’ll get you knocked up before you can even blink.” <br /> <br /> It’s not an easy decision, but eventually I choose a handsome surgeon whose photo practically makes me swoon. Cora leaves the room only long enough to prepare the sample, and though she looks a bit flustered when she returns, she quickly and professionally completes the insemination, holding my hand when the procedure is finished. “It’s all take care of now, Ella.” She promises, “You can come back in ten days to see if it worked.”<br /> <br /> Ten days. I think dazedly. Ten days to decide my entire future.<br /> <br /> If only I’d known that by the time those ten days were up, my future would no longer belong to me – but to Dominic Sinclair himself. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 - Be Fired<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Six days to go. I think, staring at the date circled on my calendar. Six days until I find out if my dreams are finally going to come true… or if I have to figure out an entirely different plan for my life. <br /> <br /> I’ve thought about nothing else since Cora inseminated me last week, I’m so anxious to find out if I’m pregnant I haven’t even begun to process Mike’s betrayal. <br /> <br /> I’m trying to keep a level head, yet I can’t help but imagine my future with this new baby. Try as I might, I catch myself daydreaming about it constantly. I even find myself humming as I get ready for work in the morning. <br /> <br /> When I arrive at my employer’s estate in the most exclusive neighborhood in Moon Valley – which basically makes it the most exclusive neighborhood in the world, since Moon Valley is one of the most expensive cities on the planet – I’m immediately greeted by two little voices shouting my name in excitement. “Ella!”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, 3-year-old Millie is hugging my legs while her older brother, Jake, wraps his arms around my middle. “Good morning love puddles!” I exclaim, returning their hugs. “Are you ready for the museum?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah!” They cheer, racing out the door without even stopping to put on coats. It takes a bit of wrangling to get them back inside and bundled up for the cold winter day, but before long we set out into the snow.<br /> <br /> Jake races ahead of Millie and I, impatient to get to the science museum and not seeming to notice that his sister’s tiny legs simply don’t move that fast. Chuckling, I lift Millie into my arms and settle her on my hip. “Goodness, you’re getting too big for this, munchkin.”<br /> <br /> “Nuh-uh,” Millie grins, “You’re justs too little.” <br /> <br /> She might have a point. At five foot one, I don’t exactly have the kind of build suited to heavy lifting. I’m in great shape, but I’ve never been particularly strong. “Smarty pants.” I tease, laughing with the little girl. <br /> <br /> When I look back towards Jake, I realize he’s stopped a few feet ahead of us. My heart skips a beat when I realize why. We’re in front of the Sinclair mansion, and its owner is currently standing in the middle of the sidewalk, his gaze searing me like a firebrand as I approach with Millie. Dominic Sinclair is just about the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, but he’s also one of the most terrifying. <br /> <br /> With dark hair and piercing green eyes, chiseled features and a body so muscular I could swoon, it doesn’t seem fair he gets to look so good and also be so rich. If I didn’t know better I might think it was his wealth or imposing height that makes him so intimidating, after all he’s at least six foot four, which means he towers over me and everyone else around him. However it’s neither of those things, there’s simply an indefinable quality about the man that I can’t put my finger on, one which screams danger. He gives off this energy that’s so raw and animalistic one forgets there’s anyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> Taking a steadying breath, I close the distance between us so Millie can say hello. When she greets him, Dominic drags his attention from me and offers her a smile so genuine that it tugs at my heartstrings. As I watch him talk to my two young charges, I remember what Cora told me about his infertility struggles. He clearly loves children, and I feel a wave of empathy for him. If anyone knows what it’s like to yearn for a family of their own, it’s me. <br /> <br /> Jake is currently showing Dominic his new toy airplane, pulling the matchbox model from his pocket and demonstrating how far it can fly. With a great heave, he sends the toy gliding through the air, only to land in the middle of the street. Before any of us can say a word, Jake races after it, right into the busy road.<br /> <br /> “Jake no, be careful!” I cry, watching him dart out into the path of an oncoming car but feeling frozen by my fear. Before I can contemplate putting Millie down to go after him, a blur of movement whirrs past my vision. I’ve never seen anyone move so fast in my life. Dominic became little more than a hazy outline of himself, chasing after Jake and pulling him out of the way just before the car slams into them. The vehicle’s tires are still screeching when Dominic sets Jake down beside me, his expression suddenly very stern. <br /> <br /> “That was very dangerous.” He scolds gently. “You should never go into the street without looking both ways first.”<br /> <br /> Jake hangs his head. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want my plane to get runned over.” <br /> <br /> “You are a million times more important than a toy.” Dominic tells him firmly, “and you scared your nanny half to death.”<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Ella.” Jake sniffles, looking up at me with wide eyes. <br /> <br /> “I know sweetheart, just don’t ever do that again.” I breathe, cuddling him against my side. “Thank you so much.” I say to Dominic, feeling more grateful than I can express. “I have no idea how you moved so fast! It was like something out of a superhero film.”<br /> <br /> “Must have been the adrenaline.” Dominic shrugs, giving Millie another smile before taking his leave. “Enjoy the rest of your day, and stay out of the road young man!”<br /> <br /> “Yes sir!” Jake calls after him, pocketing his airplane. “I really am sorry.” He adds to me. <br /> <br /> “It’s forgotten.” I tell him softly, though I take his hand so that he can’t run off again. <br /> <br /> “It all happened so fast.” I tell Cora later that night. “I mean the more I think about it, the more amazing it seems. One moment he was there, and the next he was gone. It was like magic.”<br /> <br /> “Thank goodness Jake is alright.” She replies, but rather than looking relieved, her face is twisted into a deep grimace.<br /> <br /> Studying my sister’s expression, I realize her grim demeanor is not just about Jake’s near miss. Something else is wrong, and I actually feel guilty for not noticing sooner. “Is everything okay?”<br /> <br /> Cora frowns, “Not really. But you’ve got so much going on right now, it’s not important.”<br /> <br /> “Cora, don’t be ridiculous.” I admonish. “What’s going on?”<br /> <br /> “Well, speaking of Dominic Sinclair,” She begins cryptically, “you know that sperm he sent to us for testing?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” I confirm, wondering where on earth this was going. <br /> <br /> “It’s gone missing… and I’m the last person who saw it, not to mention it was in my custody.” She explains, her voice becoming thick with emotion. “Ella, I think… I think I’m going to be fired. And if there’s an investigation I could lose my medical license.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I exclaim. “What do you mean it’s missing? A vial of sperm can’t just get up and walk away.”<br /> <br /> “I know, I think someone had to steal it, but there’s no way of knowing who’s responsible. And it looks like I’m going to have to take the blame.” She shares, her eyes shining with tears. <br /> <br /> “Cora, I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this sooner!” I lament, “They can’t fire you, it isn’t fair.”<br /> <br /> “You don’t understand, Dominic is one of our biggest donors.” Cora explains. “And he’s furious, he basically wants my head on a platter.”<br /> <br /> A week ago I might have believed there was no hope for Cora, but seeing how kind and understanding Dominic was with the kids today makes me wonder if he could really be so heartless. Surely if he understood that Cora would never be so irresponsible he’d show some leniency? I have to try and help her, I would do anything for my sister – even begging a ruthless billionaire for mercy.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 - Request<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Three days to go.<br /> <br /> I repeat these words to myself as I walk down the street, still preoccupied with my possible pregnancy, even as I prepare to go to bat for my sister. In some ways it&#039;s a coping mechanism: I’m about to beg Dominic Sinclair to save Cora’s job, and I need a comforting thought to help me get through this. <br /> <br /> His bodyguards see me first, and I can see their mouths moving as they watch me move closer, no doubt notifying him of my presence. Approaching nervously behind Dominic, I wonder for the hundredth time if this is a mistake. Who am I to ask a favor from one of the most powerful men on the planet? Shaking myself, I tell the little voice in the back of my mind to shut up – this is for Cora. I might not be brave for myself, but I can be brave for her. <br /> <br /> “Mr. Sinclair?” I ask hesitantly, feeling my heart pound violently against my ribcage. <br /> <br /> He turns around and gazes imperiously down at me. “Yes?”<br /> <br /> “I’m Ella Reina, I nanny for Jake and Millie Graves.” I begin, gnawing on my lower lip. <br /> <br /> His dark eyes catch on my mouth, and suddenly I feel like a frightened rabbit in front of a hungry wolf. “I know who you are, Ella.” The sound of my name on his lips sends a shiver down my spine. He speaks the familiar syllables with so much purpose, as if they truly mean something to him.<br /> <br /> “Oh… well, I don’t mean to be impertinent, but I’m friends with Dr Cora Daniels…”As soon as I say her name, his expression closes off, and some unidentified emotion flashes in his eyes. <br /> <br /> “She told me she’s in trouble at work, and I know you’re one of the bank’s donors.” I improvise. “I don’t know what Cora is being accused of, but I’m sure she’s innocent. She takes her job incredibly seriously, and she would never do anything to risk her career.”<br /> <br /> “And what do you expect me to do about it?” Dominic asks ominously. I can tell he doesn’t believe my weak story, his body language has changed completely, and I can feel his rising anger vibrating in the air around us. <br /> <br /> “I just thought… I hoped that if you had any sway there, you might be able to put in a good word for her.” I finish, feeling color flood my cheeks. I’m both ashamed of myself for such a feeble attempt, but unsure how else to handle such a delicate topic. The last thing I want is to get Cora in even more trouble than before. <br /> <br /> Dominic’s jaw ticks as he watches me, and the voice in the back of my head urges me to run for it. “From what I’ve heard, your friend made a very serious mistake, and the consequences have been more than appropriate. The best thing she can do now is take responsibility for her mistakes, not sending you to do her dirty work for her.”<br /> <br /> “I – she didn’t, she doesn’t even know I’m here! I swear.” I plead. <br /> <br /> “I’ve said all I’m going to say on this matter.” Dominic declares, turning away from me and striding into his house. The door slams shut behind him, and I’m left with his various bodyguards. <br /> <br /> “You need to leave now, miss.” One of the men announces sharply. <br /> <br /> “I can’t.” I moan, “he has to understand, she’s going to lose everything!” <br /> <br /> “We’re not going to ask you again.” A second guard growls, a clear threat in his words. <br /> <br /> “Please, she’s innocent.” I beg, “you have to –” before I can say anything more, the men grab me by the arms and begin trying to lead me off the property. Feeling truly desperate, I dig in my heels, deciding that my dignity is worth Cora’s entire future. “I’m begging you, if I could just talk to Mr. Sinclair.” <br /> <br /> “You’ve already talked to him.” The first guard grumbles, “and frankly you’re lucky he was as generous to you as he was. Your friend clearly told you things she shouldn’t.”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, they’ve thrown me off the property and onto the sidewalk so forcefully that I lose my balance, tumbling to the ground as tears spark in my eyes. The iron gates slam shut behind me, and I have no choice but to slink off before I can embarrass myself further. <br /> <br /> Of course, this was only the beginning of my misfortune. When I arrived at work the next day, I found that my keys no longer fit the locks on the front door. I knocked, overwhelmed with confusion, and a few minutes later the door swung open to reveal Jake and Millie’s furious mother. <br /> <br /> “My keys aren’t working.” I tell her, wondering why she’s glaring at me so fiercely.<br /> <br /> “They’re not meant to.” She answers coldly, “as of yesterday afternoon, your services were no longer required.”<br /> <br /> “I… you’re firing me?” I squeak, not believing my ears. “Why?”<br /> <br /> “We got a call from the neighbors.” She explains haughtily, “apparently you let Jake run into the road the other day where he was almost hit by a car! And then yesterday you were seen making a fool of yourself at Dominic Sinclair’s home – they said his bodyguards had to drag you off the grounds like a common criminal.”<br /> <br /> “That isn’t fair, that isn’t what happened!” I plead. “Jake through his toy into the road and ran after it, I didn’t let it happen, and what happened with Mr. Sinclair was a misunderstanding.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t want to hear it.” She hisses. “Now leave before I call the police.”<br /> <br /> “Please, can’t I at least say goodbye to the kids?” I request, praying she’ll grant me this one kindness.<br /> <br /> “I’m dialing.” She tells me simply, pulling her cell phone from her pocket. <br /> <br /> “No!” I raise my palms in supplication, “It’s okay, I’ll go.”<br /> <br /> For the second time this week, I find myself shamefully retreating through this opulent neighborhood with tears streaming down my face. What hurts even worse than losing my job is the fact I didn&#039;t get to explain the situation to Jake and Millie, or see them one last time. I’m sure their mother will tell them horrible things about me, despite the fact that I’ve been lovingly raising for them for the last two years.<br /> <br /> I know Dominic Sinclair is responsible for this. I don’t believe my ex-boss’s story about the neighbors for one moment. He clearly wanted to punish me, just like he’s having Cora punished. A rush of fury takes hold of me, and suddenly I wish I could punish him somehow. It’s not like me to be so vindictive, but right now it truly feels like my entire life is falling apart, and it’s partly his fault. <br /> <br /> I spent all my money on the insemination, and without a job I have almost nothing. How am I ever going to afford to have a baby now? I guarantee I’m not going to get a good reference from Jake and Millie’s mother. <br /> <br /> As if things weren’t already bad enough, when I return home I find a stack of bills in the mailbox and I don’t even recognize half the senders. I open them one by one, feeling my confusion and disbelief grow by the minute.<br /> <br /> As I look at the stores on the breakdown of charges, my suspicion grows: they’re all Mike’s favorite places. Is it possible he did this behind my back? That he’s been hiding the bills from me for months… or years? I know he’ll deny it if I confront him, which leaves me only one option. <br /> <br /> I have to call Kate. My former best friend might have betrayed me completely with her affair, but if anyone knows what Mike has been up to, it’s her. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4 - Desperation<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> My hands are shaking as I dial Kate’s number. Have I ever been this angry? If I have I certainly can’t remember it now.<br /> <br /> “Hello?” Kate answers almost immediately, using a sickly sweet tone that screams of fakeness. <br /> <br /> “Kate?” I state bluntly. “Are you with Mike right now?”<br /> <br /> There’s a pregnant pause on the other end of the line, before she weakly responds, “What? Of course not.” <br /> <br /> “Come off it Kate, do you really think I don&#039;t know about your shit?” I demand. “I’m not a complete idiot.”<br /> <br /> “Ella listen–” She begins, obviously gearing up to give me some sort of excuse. <br /> <br /> “No, I don’t even care about your little affair anymore – but I need to talk to him right now.” I declare fiercely. <br /> <br /> There’s another pause, and then Kate’s voice drops its innocent tone. “You don’t care?” She repeats, sounding truly shocked. “ You know I’m already pregnant?” <br /> <br /> I wasn’t prepared for that particular piece of news. I clench my hands into fists, feeling so furious I think I might actually break the phone with my tight grip, “And what, you think that’s some sort of victory?” I bite. <br /> <br /> “Does he know you’re pregnant?” I ask sharply, “because a man who’s so afraid of responsibility that he’d poison me for years is probably willing to do it to anyone.”<br /> <br /> “Well no, but he loves me, he would never –” She tried to explain. <br /> <br /> “He loved me too once.” I cut her off. “At least he said he did. It’s amazing how charming he can be, considering what a bastard he truly is. How do you think he’s going to support you and your child? He doesn’t even have a job.”<br /> <br /> “Of course he does!” She objects, “He just didn’t tell you about it because he didn’t want you to bleed him dry. He’s a stock broker.”<br /> <br /> “Oh Kate,” I sigh, “Poor, gullible, stupid Kate. He’s as much a stock broker as I am a wizard.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t talk to me like that! He’s got money, he lavishes it on me all the time!” She insists.<br /> <br /> “With fraudulent credit cards he took out in my name!” I shout, losing my temper completely.<br /> <br /> “What?” She squeaks. <br /> <br /> “That’s right. I’ve only just found out – he’s completely bankrupted me. I’m calling the police and if I were you, I’d check your own credit rating immediately, because I’d be willing to be you’re next.” I snap.<br /> <br /> “No,” she repeats weakly, “you’re wrong, it’s different with me.”<br /> <br /> My voice is getting thick with emotion now, but I can’t help it. “And frankly I don’t really care what happens to you Kate, but if you’re really pregnant then your baby deserves better than to be raised in a homeless shelter, and that’s exactly where Mike will land you.”<br /> <br /> I hang up before I start crying, not giving her a chance to respond. Why did I buy his lies about looking for work for so long? He crushed me little by little, all the while pretending to be so nice, and I let it happen. <br /> <br /> Never again. I decide. I won’t ever let myself be fooled that way again. <br /> <br /> I still want to get my revenge on Mike, but first I’ve got to try and salvage what’s left of my life. I have to go to the police and see if I can resolve these financial issues… I can’t have a baby if I’m bankrupt, and I can only pray the police will help. <br /> <br /> ________________________<br /> <br /> “I’m very sorry Miss. Reina, but if your ex-partner has left the area, there’s not much we can do about this.” The police officer breaks this news to me about as gently as he might smash an ant beneath his boot. “I’ll give you the police report to send to the credit card company, but that’s the most help you’re going to get from us.”<br /> <br /> Anger fills me to the brim. I guarantee he’d never treat my case with so little consideration or respect if I wasn’t an impoverished nanny. If I was a wealthy man like Dominic Sinclair, he’d be fawning at my feet, offering to go to any lengths to solve my problems. I storm out of the station before I can lose my temper and verbally assault the man, immediately calling the credit card companies. <br /> <br /> One by one they crush my hopes, telling me in no uncertain terms that unless a culprit is arrested in my case, I’ll be held responsible for the charges. <br /> <br /> As I hang up on the final call, I can feel the earth crumbling beneath my feet. How did it come to this? I literally have nothing. No one will hire me without a recommendation from my previous employer, which means I won’t be able to pay rent or keep food on the table. Normally I might turn to Cora in such a time, but I can’t burden her with this when she’s in the same boat. <br /> <br /> Tomorrow I’ll finally find out whether or not I’m pregnant, and up until now the strange sensation I’ve been experiencing the last few days has been a comfort and source of hope. I don’t know how to explain it: it’s as if I’m suddenly different somehow – even though I can’t see any changes, I just have this intense knowing that I’m no longer the same woman I was a week ago. <br /> <br /> I thought it was a sign the insemination worked, but now I’m praying that it’s my imagination going overboard. <br /> <br /> At first I try to distract myself, turning on the TV and freezing when I see Dominic Sinclair on the news talking about all his good will initiatives in the community. “When our work is finished, the Moon Valley children’s home will be a place of love and community, motivated to find the best homes for every child in need. Our initiative not only ensures that the permanent residents in the home have the best possible conditions, but that there is continuous follow up with children placed with adoptive families to ensure they thrive in their new homes.”<br /> <br /> So much for the supposed philanthropist, I think bitterly. Turning a blind eye to the lives he’s selfishly ruining all the while pretending to be a friend of the downtrodden. A week ago I might have been touched by such a broadcast. I grew up in an orphanage just like the one he’s describing, and I know just how terrible the conditions can be. Now however, I see nothing but his hypocrisy. Cora was an orphan too, she didn’t do anything wrong – where is his compassion for her? Clearly it’s only for the TV cameras. It’s a shame. He’s very convincing… then again, so was Mike. <br /> <br /> Of course Mike was never as handsome as Dominic Sinclair, nor did he ever have his charisma or imposing presence. I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone like him. Even while he was refusing to help me, scolding me and having me thrown out the door, part of me was still taken in by his handsome features and pure magnetism. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself, I turn the TV off. What the hell is wrong with me? The man is a heartless billionaire and I’m still sitting here mooning over him like a silly schoolgirl. <br /> <br /> I end up going to bed early, trying not to think about tomorrow. Of course, I still lie awake late into the night – I know what it means to grow up an orphan, and I can’t countenance bringing a child into the world just to abandon it to that bleak existence. The more my life unravels, the more stark my options become. <br /> <br /> If I am pregnant… Am I going to abort the child? Even though it’s what I’ve wanted my entire life!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 - Pregnancy Test<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> “No, I understand.” I murmur into the phone. “Thanks for listening at least.”<br /> <br /> I wearily hang up the line, burying my head in my hands. I spent all morning calling in every favor and loan I possibly could, throwing my dignity right out the window to beg my friends and acquaintances in my time of need. <br /> <br /> I’ve never thought of myself as a proud woman, but begging this way was more of a challenge than I could have imagined. <br /> <br /> I only wish I could help Cora as well as myself. She’s still waiting to hear if she’ll be fired, and while she’s not supposed to be handling any samples, she got permission to do my tests this afternoon. After all, I’ve already been inseminated, so her supervisor didn’t see any risk of further negligence.<br /> <br /> Still, I’m far from excited when I walk through the front doors of the sperm bank. Ten days ago I was heartsore but optimistic for the future, yearning for a baby more than anything else in the world. Now I’m dreading the exam. <br /> <br /> However my trepidation soon gives way to surprise, because as soon as I enter the facility I have the strangest feeling that Dominic Sinclair is near. It takes me a while to actually find him, behind closed doors with Cora’s bosses in a luxurious, glass-walled conference room, but I don’t have the faintest idea how I knew he was present. I also don’t understand why I feel drawn to him: after all, he’s ruined both my sister’s and my own life. I shouldn’t be excited to see him. <br /> <br /> It was dumb luck that I stumbled across his path, the conference room is on the way to Cora’s office, but I find myself stopping to observe the meeting inside. I’m struck speechless when I lay eyes on him. Is it possible that he’s gotten more attractive since the last time I saw him? It was already unfair that somebody that powerful and intelligent could be so handsome, but now it truly just feels like being kicked while I’m down. The bastard has a heart of stone, and still the universe has rained endless gifts upon him while people like Cora and I have nothing. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself out of my trance, I continue down the hall, though I feel the weight of dark eyes on my back as I retreat. Cora has clearly been crying when I arrive. Her eyes are red and her cheeks splotchy, though she tries to hide it. <br /> <br /> “Hey.” I greet her gently, wrapping her up in a hug. She leans into me, squeezing tight and lingering far longer than she usually would. “Is there any news?”<br /> <br /> “Sinclair is in there finalizing it all now. I’m going to be given formal termination notice this afternoon.” She shares, sniffling slightly. <br /> <br /> “I’m so sorry, honey.” I croon, rubbing her back. <br /> <br /> “It’s okay.” She lies, pulling away. “How are you hanging in there?”<br /> <br /> “Not very well.” I confess. “I’m sort of dreading this, to be honest.”<br /> <br /> “It’s amazing how fast things can change, huh?” She asks, looking as though she might burst into tears. “I mean, what are we going to do, Elle?” <br /> <br /> “Well figure it out.” I promise. “We’ve been in tight spots before.” I remind her, “remember the summer we slept in boxes on the street after we ran away from the orphanage?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” She nods with a sad smile. “But it’s winter now, I don’t think we’ll last long in the elements. And you weren’t pregnant then.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah well, if I’m pregnant now….” I can’t look her in the eyes as I say this, “I don’t think I’m going to stay that way.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Cora exclaims, looking horrified. “But this is your only chance! And we aren’t completely hopeless, you’ve got time to try to figure out a plan B.”<br /> <br /> That phrase alone reminds me of Mike, and I realize I haven’t shared my latest news with Cora. “I can’t afford a baby even if I do find a job. I’m going to be paying off my debts for years to come.” I share, filling her in on the details of Mike and Kate’s latest betrayal. <br /> <br /> “I can’t believe this!” She bursts out when I’m finished. “It just isn’t fair, Ella! I mean, I thought we paid our dues, I thought we were done with suffering. After everything we’ve been through, we deserve a better future than this! You deserve to be a mom – no one loves children more than you do.”<br /> <br /> “And you deserve to be a doctor.” I reply. “You worked so hard.”<br /> <br /> “I still don’t think you should give up yet.” She frowns. “You can terminate the pregnancy up until the end of the first trimester. It would be a tragedy if you aborted it, then pulled off a miracle and it turned out you could have kept it. Don’t take that risk. Keep the baby until the very last moment.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t think miracles happen to people like me.” I remark softly. “Besides that seems kind of like it’s own form of torture – the longer I carry the baby the more attached I’m going to get. I don’t want this to hurt any worse than it has to.”<br /> <br /> “It’s going to hurt no matter what.” Cora reasons, “You ought to give yourself a chance – keep the door open. Don’t give up hope completely.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s just find out if I have to make that decision in the first place.” I state, changing the subject. “I may not even be pregnant.” Yet even as I say it, I can feel in my heart that I am. <br /> <br /> “Okay.” Cora agrees, pulling a sterile cup wrapped in plastic from one of her cabinets. “You know what to do.”<br /> <br /> I take the cup and quickly duck into the bathroom to provide a urine sample, returning it to her almost immediately. I pace back and forth across the office as Cora runs the tests. “Well?” I press, seeing the results pop up on her computer screen. <br /> <br /> She offers me a sad smile. “Congratulations little sister, you’re going to have a baby.”<br /> <br /> I told myself that I wouldn’t fall to pieces no matter the results, but as soon as the words are out of her mouth I’m crying. I’ve been waiting to hear those words for years and was beginning to think I never would. It’s both unimaginable joy, and unimaginable pain. I never knew my heart could hold such conflicting emotions at the same time, let alone in such extremes. “Really?”<br /> <br /> “Really.” Cora confirms, hugging me. “Come on, let’s do an ultrasound. You can hear the heartbeat.”<br /> <br /> “Isn’t it too early?” I squeak. <br /> <br /> “Just one of the benefits of being at the finest lab in the country.” Cora quips, the words bittersweet on her tongue. “Our technology is years ahead of what’s available in public hospitals.”<br /> <br /> Climbing onto the raised exam table, I lay back and lift my top, not bothering to change into a gown or cover my clothes with a sheet, I simply expose my flat belly as Cora wheels in an ultrasound on a cart. Within minutes the machine is emitting a strange whoosh woosh woosh, and Cora squirts a dollop of jelly on my tummy. She pressed the wand to my skin, and before long a tiny heartbeat sounds – making me cry all over again.<br /> <br /> However Cora is frowning deeply. “This is so strange, the baby seems awfully large, but we tested you at your last visit to be sure you weren’t already pregnant.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?” I ask anxiously. “Is the father just a big guy?”<br /> <br /> “I don’t just mean size – I mean development.” Cora purses her lips and furrows her brows as she studies the images, suddenly looking very worried. She’s whispering now, speaking to herself more than to me. “It doesn’t look human… but that can’t be… it’s not possible.”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about?” I inquire, “How can you tell? Isn’t it just a tiny blob?”<br /> <br /> “As I said, our tech is state of the art. It doesn’t just highlight shapes - it analyzes the molecular structure.” Before she can say another word, the door bursts open, startling us both. To my shock and horror, Dominic Sinclair is standing in the doorframe, glaring at us as if we’ve done something terrible. “What’s the meaning of this?” He demands.<br /> <br /> “What’s the meaning of this? I repeat in shock, “what’s the meaning of you barging into a private exam?!”<br /> <br /> “Because,” He declares fiercely, and I swear his eyes are almost glowing with rage. “I can smell my pup.”<br /> <br /> Chapter 6 - He&#039;s A Werewolf<br /> <br /> “Your pup?” I parrot, realizing I must sound like an idiot the way I keep repeating him – but it’s all too strange and surreal. I feel like I’m having a dream......<br /> __________________<br /> <br /> Click to READ more 👉👉 Title: Surrogate for Alpha Dom		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine.&quot; <br /> One slap wasn&#039;t enough for her, she raised her hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air.<br /> &quot;Are you challenging me woman. You think I can&#039;t destroy your life?&quot; <br /> &quot;If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain&#039;t afraid of any challenge.&quot; <br /> ————————<br /> Kayla<br /> <br /> Around 7:45pm, I heard the banging of the door followed by Claire&#039;s voice. That girl knows how to give me headache. She could not wait for the next day. I lazily made my way to the door. I was attacked by her glares. &quot;Why the hard face? You look ugly&quot;<br /> <br /> She walked passed me brushing my shoulder. She choose not to answer me. Great. &quot;You did well&quot; She exclaimed throwing her bag on couch. I took the other seat. &quot;About what?&quot; I played ignorance.<br /> <br /> &quot;You know it better than anyone. You were supposed to call me since afternoon but decided to ditch me and choose to call me this night. You did absolutely well&quot; She remarked passing me a death glare.<br /> <br /> &quot;No offence I was busy unfolding my things. I just arrived Newyork a few hours ago. What matters is you&#039;re here now right?&quot; I flunged my hands in the air.<br /> <br /> Her eyes squinted on me. Before I could have a control of what was happening, she dropped her weight onto my body. &quot;I missed you girl!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Get off me! I can&#039;t breathe properly&quot; I exclaimed detaching her body from mine and also catching my breath.<br /> <br /> &quot;God. Do you want to kill me?&quot;<br /> <br /> She rolled her eyes in return. &quot;Aren&#039;t you happy that we&#039;re seeing each other after a long time? I see you don&#039;t care about me anymore&quot; She fake hurt. I burst into a fit of laughter.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look at your face. You look like an old woman&quot; I said amidst laughter.<br /> <br /> &quot;Whatever. I still look beautiful in Tyler&#039;s eyes&quot; Talking of Tyler, I have completely forgotten about him. Claire and Tyler have been together for more than five years. I remember the day Tyler approach Claire. She was on top of the moon. As she secretly has a crush on him. Tyler was our senior in University. He&#039;s not the popular type but has the aura of being attractive to people. And Claire got to be the lucky girl.<br /> <br /> &quot;How&#039;s Tyler doing?&quot; I asked wanting to start a different conversation.<br /> <br /> &quot;Like you care to know&quot; She mumbled enough for me to hear. &quot;Ofcourse I care to know. After all he&#039;s your fiancee&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;He hasn&#039;t proposed&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But he&#039;s going to. And that will be soon. I&#039;m tired of seeing you guys single. You guys are head over heels for each other. I don&#039;t see why you&#039;re wasting time&quot; Claire didn&#039;t say anything only spare me a glance and turn her face elsewhere.<br /> <br /> My brows creased in question. It&#039;s unlike her to behave that way. I know that whenever I mention Tyler, her face becomes red with blushing. I shifted to the couch beside her. &quot;Is there something wrong? Between you and Tyler?&quot; I asked placing my hand on her shoulder.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing is going on. We&#039;re okay&quot; She offered out a smile which didn&#039;t reach her eyes. This shows something is definitely wrong.<br /> <br /> &quot;You know that you&#039;re a terrible liar right? I could see right through your expression that something is definitely wrong. So before I lose my s**t and go meet Tyler right this night, better start talking&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I told you it&#039;s-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Spill!&quot; I exclaimed more like commanded. She heaved out a sigh.<br /> <br /> &quot;So lately, Tyler and I were having some argument&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay...?&quot; I trailed off knowing that wouldn&#039;t be the end of the story.<br /> <br /> &quot;The main problem is from me. I know Tyler loves me and is patient with me knowing how stubborn I am. But, I don&#039;t think I&#039;m ready for marriage now&quot; For a moment, I stared at the woman in front of me as if she has grown two heads.<br /> <br /> &quot;Then when will you be ready? Till after ten years? Or when Tyler couldn&#039;t take your s**t anymore&quot; I know I&#039;m supposed to support my friend. However, her reason doesn&#039;t look reasonable to be. I can see the love Tyler has for her. It&#039;s a kind of love any woman would love to have from her partner.<br /> <br /> &quot;Look Claire&quot; I adjust my sitting position turning her body towards me. &quot;I don&#039;t know where you got the stupid thinking in your head. Tyler loves you wholeheartedly. He&#039;d been in love with you since day one. And I know he&#039;s only holding himself back. You both love each other, he has a job, a decent source of income. Then what more do you want&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know all of that. I just don&#039;t feel like I&#039;m strong enough to take responsibility&quot; I didn&#039;t know when a hiss left my lips.<br /> <br /> &quot;Then you don&#039;t love him enough. If you&#039;re going to sit here and tell me you&#039;re not ready to take responsibility then you don&#039;t deserve to be with him&quot; My voice was slightly raised. I was beginning to be pissed. I don&#039;t even understand her.<br /> <br /> &quot;You won&#039;t understand because you&#039;ve never been in love to know how it feels when you&#039;re in a tight situation&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;If you&#039;ve been in my situation then you won&#039;t say all those things you&#039;ve said. This is between me and Tyler. You were not there with us. And you are not the one-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Wait... Wait.... Wait. Are you trying to insult me right now? Because of a man? Because I told you the truth? Seriously Claire&quot; I raked my fingers through my hair. Pissed is the word to describe what I was feeling at that moment.<br /> <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mean that. You got me wrong. I just-&quot; I raised my hands halting her.<br /> <br /> &quot;No I understand. I totally understand you. You don&#039;t have to explain to me. Now I should start learning how to stay out of things that doesn&#039;t concern me&quot; I don&#039;t know if it was her words or my own actions. Yet, I wouldn&#039;t lie about the fact that I was hurt<br /> <br /> &quot;Look Kayla, I&#039;m sorry. I kn-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Excuse me. I need to get some fresh air. Because I don&#039;t understand what just happened. I&#039;m hurt&quot; I didn&#039;t wait for her reply when I walked out of the house.<br /> <br /> I didn&#039;t stop walking until I found myself outside the building. &quot;Urgh... Why did I leave the house. I didn&#039;t do anything wrong&quot; I declared openly. Truth be told, I don&#039;t understand Claire. And she&#039;s right, maybe because I&#039;ve never been in love, I won&#039;t picture myself in her shoes. But, that doesn&#039;t mean she should out cast me like that.<br /> <br /> Shrugging my shoulder, I decided to take a walk around the area. I thought there wouldn&#039;t be a single soul around. I bet I&#039;m wrong. Even though the area is still quite bright. I trekked for a little while coming across a candy shop. A smile made it way out of my mouth. I patted my jeans. Thankfully, I still have some extra money with me.<br /> <br /> I was in awed when I came across different varieties of candies. There are literally too many to choose from. After much comtemplation, I choose three different flavors. We might be on an argument mode with Claire but I know it won&#039;t last long. I took out the chocolate flavor. I entered the next shop when a medium sized fan caught my eye. And the next thing I found myself paying for it. I will use it in my next video. With that thought, a smile made it way out of my lip. I hummed a slow song as I embark on my way back to the house. I was a focused on my own thinking when a white light flashed through my face. And the only thing that could shield me is the fan.<br /> <br /> I could hear my heart thumping in it&#039;s ribcage and my legs went weak which resulted results me into gripping the nearest pole in support. I can&#039;t believe I almost got hit. &quot;Hey woman, can&#039;t you see where you&#039;re going?&quot; An unfamiliar, manly voice resonates through my eardrums. I lift up my face to have a look at the person. And for a moment, I was short of words. He was dressed in a pieces of black suit, his jet black shining beard didn&#039;t go unnoticed. He had that kind of look that make you shiver. His presence held some kind of strong aura. The power of being in charge.<br /> <br /> &quot;I hope I&#039;m not talking to a deaf person&quot; His husky yet sharp voice snapped me out of my trance. I immediately felt embarrassed for gawking at him. I pushed my body off the ground. &quot;Um.. Sir&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;FUk!&quot; He seethe bending to his car. My brow knit in confusion. I know I&#039;m at fault for not focusing my attention on the road. So I want to get it over with and go on my way. &quot;Sir, I&#039;m-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you woman! Why do you carry this piece of cr ap around? And now look it scraped my car. Are you blind?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; I found myself uttering out in a low voice.<br /> <br /> &quot;Now look at the damage you did to my car. How are you going to pay for the damages? Heck, you don&#039;t even look like someone who have a dime&quot; He mumbled the last statement which didn&#039;t go unheard by me. For a moment, I found myself taking a clearer look at him again. Is this man in his right state of mind. If we look at it, he was partly at fault too. If he focus his attention on the road, nothing of such will happen.<br /> <br /> &quot;Excuse me Sir, I&#039;m not fully fault here. If you had focused your attention on the road, nothing of such would happen. You nearly hit me!&quot; I exclaimed.<br /> <br /> &quot;I bet you&#039;re a shameless woman. You still have the audacity to sprout nonsense. It&#039;s my car we&#039;re talking about&quot; My legs moved on it&#039;s own accord, charging towards him. I grabbed him by the collar.<br /> <br /> &quot;I&#039;m warning you for the last time, get your filthy hand off me!&quot; He seethe through gritted teeth. Fury burned in my eyes like a lightening bolt and before I could have a control of my mindset, I connects my palms with his face.<br /> <br /> &quot;Filthy huh? You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine&quot; One slap wasn&#039;t enough, I raised my hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air.<br /> <br /> &quot;Just because I allowed you to raise your hands on me doesn&#039;t mean I will let you for the second time and talking about filthy? Yes, your hands are filthy as well as you. Before I lose my temper, I advice you to apologize before you regret the day you are born&quot;<br /> <br /> I have never been angry and at the same time insulted in my life the way I was at that moment. I felt like turning the stranger in front of me into a punching bag. How dare him call me filthy! I did promised my Dad that I won&#039;t cause any trouble in my stay in New York, but the man is making it harder for me. It&#039;s better if I just ignore him and go on my way. That should be better.<br /> <br /> I was about to leave when his next word renders me speechless. &quot;I dare you to take one more step forward&quot; His voice held some authority. For a moment I was short of words. Did I really hear him correctly?<br /> <br /> &quot;I see that you don&#039;t know who you&#039;re talking to. I can destroy your life in a snap of finger&quot; A annoyed chuckle escaped me<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s not necessary for me to know who you are. You might be the richest man in this city or even the president. You&#039;re human, so I am. I don&#039;t see any difference&quot; Something flashed in his eyes. Surprise. If he thinks I&#039;m going to be afraid of him then he&#039;s clearly mistaken.<br /> <br /> I&#039;m sure he&#039;s not a simple man by his mode of dressing. The two pieces black suit isn&#039;t a common one. &quot;Look woman. I don&#039;t have forever. I have important things to do that listen to your stupidity&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh so now you&#039;re resulting to insult right. If I&#039;m stupid, then so are you. I need to make one thing clear to you. First, you were the one who tried to hit me with your car and then you want me to apologize to you because my fan mistakenly grazed your car? Isn&#039;t my life important than a stupid non living thing&quot;<br /> <br /> The next thing that follows is a fit of laughter which got me thinking maybe something is indeed wrong with the man in front of me. &quot;Important? Why would a stranger&#039;s life be important to me? I only care about my car. To give you a light punishment, I urged you to apologize because your piece of trash won&#039;t even be a tiniest bit of help to my damage&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know you but your words shows that you&#039;re not a kind hearted person. You know I can sue you for attempted murder&quot; I thought he will be taken aback by my outburst. However, he stood calm. Instead, his lips curved up. He trekked his way closer to me which led me to inch back passing him a glare.<br /> <br /> &quot;Look here woman. Whether you report to the police or file a lawsuit at the court, nothing is going to happen. No one will listen to you. In fact they will take you as a crazy person. Because they know Alexander Carlo is a well reputable man&quot; I would be lying if I say his words didn&#039;t send goosebumps to my skin. He might only be making mouth. However, when I look into the eyes of the man in front of me, it held power. His aura made me think maybe. Just maybe I was faster than my shadow<br /> <br /> And some other part of me reminded me that regardless of the status, humans are humans and it doesn&#039;t make any difference. He&#039;s only a man and I&#039;m a woman. Feeling some sense of authority in me. I shifted myself back and stare at him directly. &quot;I don&#039;t care about how reputable you are in the eyes of people. To me you&#039;re nothing but an arrogant and careless stranger&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;It seems I didn&#039;t scare you enough to come back to your senses. I might have to remind you again. Alexander Carlo isn&#039;t a forgiving type. I could allow you to walk away but believe me when I say I can destroy your life in a snap of a finger&quot; His body didn&#039;t move an inch from where he was standing only his mouth that is doing the movement.<br /> <br /> I reciprocated his action instead folding my arms across my chest. Up till now , no soul could be seen around the surrounding area. &quot;I might have to remind you too Mr Alexander or whoever you call yourself. I&#039;m not a forgiving type too. When I&#039;m wronged, I make sure that person takes a taste of his or her own medicine and I think I&#039;ve done part of it. You know....&quot; I trailed off my eyes going to his chin.<br /> <br /> &quot;The slap&quot; I let out slowly. His eyes suddenly burned with fury. In a swift motion, I found my body being hurled around a wall. &quot;You have the audacity to lay your hands on my face. Something no one will dare to do. I bet you don&#039;t know what you&#039;re getting yourself into&quot; He seethe his eyes a shade of pure a anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why? Does it hurt your ego? I will be delighted if it did. I&#039;m wronged here and the least you could do it apologize for your actions. I don&#039;t plan on letting you get away with it&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you challenging me woman. You think I can&#039;t destroy your life?&quot; A small smile spread across his face.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain&#039;t afraid of any challenge&quot; We both stared into each other&#039;s eyes with anger burning in them.<br /> <br /> A hiss left my mouth as I pulled my door open. I was burning with rage. I can&#039;t believe a stranger insulted me. He has the nerve to call me a shameless woman. What on earth. &quot;Hey you&#039;re....&quot; Claire trained off when I pass her a deathly look.<br /> <br /> She shouldn&#039;t forget we&#039;re still in a bad terms with each other. &quot;My bad. You look scary&quot; She ushered laughing at her unfunny joke.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why in the world did I not give him another good slap!&quot; I seethe punching the decor pillow in frustration.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wait... What happened? Why are you talking about slapping someone?&quot; Claire asked taking a seat beside me.<br /> <br /> &quot;He has the audacity to call me a shameless woman. Can you believe this. A total stranger. He nearly killed me!&quot; Our fight with Claire completely forgotten. I was literally hyperventilating.<br /> <br /> Claire places her hand on my shoulder. &quot;Calm down and tell me what happened?&quot;<br /> <br /> I heaved in and out a sharp breath calming my beating heart. I sure need someone to vent out my frustration. I explained everything that transpired between me and him. From the fight up to the challenge.<br /> <br /> &quot;So you mean you slapped Alexander?&quot; She asked her eyes widening a bit. Which made me raised my brows in question. &quot;As in Alexander Carlo&quot; She repeated.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yes. Is he some president? He made a mistake and I gave him a taste of his own medicine&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;OMG! Kayla you&#039;re doomed. I always advice you to be controlling your anger and now see what happened. Alexander isn&#039;t a forgiving man. And he doesn&#039;t back out of his word&quot; This time around, she made me stare at her for some seconds.<br /> <br /> &quot;What are you trying to say? You want me to stand idle and allow him to insult me?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;You don&#039;t understand Kayla. Alexander is a reputable man and among the top ten richest young bachelor in New York. Getting involved with him is like getting involved with fire. What are we going to do now&quot; She was now in standing position. My eyes followed her action. Is this woman for real?<br /> <br /> &quot;And so what?&quot; I said. Just because he&#039;s the richest man doesn&#039;t mean he&#039;d look down on people.<br /> <br /> Claire stopped pacing around the room and turned to me. &quot;You don&#039;t understand Kayla, you barely spend a day in New York and you&#039;re getting into troubles. Alexander is far powerful than you think he is. I just hope he won&#039;t do anything&quot; I found my mouth letting out a hiss. Her words are even adding fuel to my anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;He can do anything for all I care. No matter how powerful he is, he can&#039;t stop me from living my life or doing what I want. Good night. I&#039;m sleepy&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Listen Kayla, you-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;We&#039;re still on bad terms don&#039;t forget that&quot; My eyes travelled to the marble floor, where the fan I bought was splattered. Indeed the fan made me keep a history. I ignored the looks Claire was throwing me and made my way to the room. I have many things ahead of me than listen to her talking about how powerful or wealthy he is.<br /> <br /> Morning came faster than I expected. As we agreed with Mr. Julius on discussing about finding me a job. Claire was literally sulking. We barely exchanged pleasant words. She acts as if she&#039;s a relative of Alexander. Going on and on about him. We&#039;re not meeting again. Cased closed.<br /> <br /> &quot;So Kayla, I see that you have quite good grade. Since you studied business administration, I think hunting for a job won&#039;t be that hard. I have a connection with some companies. We can apply for it and see how it unfolds&quot; He explained intertwining his hands on the table. I barely touch the lemonade drink.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay Mr Julius. Thank you so much&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;My pleasure. Since you have your laptop with you we can start looking through some companies&quot; I nodded my head in answer. What I liked with the man is his sharpness. He does things directly. My phone vibrate from the desk. I almost hissed out. It won&#039;t pass Claire with her nagging self. It must be one of her new argument.<br /> <br /> However, it wasn&#039;t a message from her. It came from an unknown number. My brows squeezed in confusion. It might be a wrong message.<br /> <br /> &quot;Is everything okay?&quot; Mr Julius said bringing his attention on me.<br /> <br /> &quot;I got a job offer&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Really? Which company Is it?&quot;. I read out the message.<br /> <br /> Dear Miss Parker,<br /> I am pleased to inform you that you are invited to a job interview at Carlo industry. The interview is scheduled tomorrow by 8:00am prompt. Wishing you best of luck!<br /> <br /> From Carlo Industry Ltd.<br /> <br /> &quot;You just got lucky Kayla. No need to hunt for a job again. I can&#039;t believe you got an invite without even applying for the job&quot; His words were deaf to my ear as I got into thinking. The name Carlo looks familiar.<br /> <br /> Alexander Carlo<br /> Carlo industry		Cra0004		42	https://facebook.com/61552123302606	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011437	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526154	1726031129		455		1616394272532618	1	8.430160709839E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	149788454881544		0	Cra0004			120208746370740400		a.crazynovelapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.crazynovelapp.com/ad/TXlsaWIvMTQyOTcwLzIwMjQwNDA3MTAzNDE3L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712457650	1.4978845488154E+14	Cra0004	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436347341_2140883386258877_61047824525564487_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FOKAr46VNwsAb4lXyAD&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfD8Zztl-KVlq-tf23Lo5Dez8Y2oU0iYF4yPUhzEtcQAqA&oe=6618E544	person_profile	0	Cra0004	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436223784_925987485943299_6575112361866882673_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=6cpLR1XrmCMAb4ilSGO&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfA_sYnJWlshDb6VLggcwedrweYjW6gnPU8qRX7yAw_3UQ&oe=6618DD34			0	3	“Jacob what ever we were or are not ..it’s over” he looks at me and smiles.<br /> &quot;Why would you work so hard to make some of my walls come down, when you had no intentions to be with me&quot;<br /> He looks at me with no emotion and smiles &quot;I knew you were a Virgin, and I love how big your boobs are so why wouldn&#039;t I try &quot;<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t expect anyone to want to be with you...I did you a favour but I don&#039;t want to be a carer for a girl that can&#039;t walk, you won&#039;t even get naked as you don&#039;t like your scars...what makes you think I would settle for that!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> I hate my boss more than I hate anything right now. His name is Tim Dodd, he is rich because he owns so many businesses and I think he is a sexist pig. He is old enough to be my dad and still thinks he can make a pass at me. <br /> Last year he tried threatening that I would be fired as I would not give in to his demands.<br /> I enter his office he looks at me and looks down “What do you want Brooks” I sit down which automatically gets him to shout “ I don&#039;t have long so don’t sit down” ...I look at him as I use my crutch to help me back up.<br /> “Mr Dodd..Shelly said I have to go through you for time off so I basically need to book 2-3 weeks off due to an operation on my ankle coming up”<br /> “You know I’m not allowed to refuse you time off for medical however I can limit the pay..so your asking for that time off to be paid for .. am I correct”?<br /> “...yes, I have worked so hard and done so much unpaid overtime....” I say hopeful<br /> He cuts in with a “No” and “Goodbye...let Sian and Shelly know when your time off is needed but it won’t be paid time off is that clear.” <br /> My heart starts beating so fast I have been down on a waiting list for this operation for over 2 years.The pain is now unbearable and I am craving to be rid of this crutch.<br /> “Sir I really need this operation and I need the money to live...I have not even had a day off for being ill since starting 3 years ago.. I have always made sure I’m in the office.“<br /> He looks up and smiles “Oh you need me now&quot; he winks at me.<br /> I look at him in disgust “I am not that desperate!” <br /> I just walk out, there is no chance in even speaking to him he is a vile excuse of a man.<br /> I really need this operation ...I have a disability that effects my nerves and muscles to weaken. I have had surgeries since I was 4 to help with this however my muscles have caused my foot to be pulled in so I’m now walking on the side of my foot/ankle.<br /> I think for a moment and smile I’m going to go and surprise Jacob we have been seeing each for 3-4 months, he makes me laugh. I think some hugs and a good chat will definitely help me at this moment. I dry my eyes re-apply my makeup and make my way to Jacobs flat.<br /> I knock on the door happy that I&#039;m about to get the comfort that I really need but there is no answer. . . I hear loud moaning noises coming from his bedroom.<br /> No f*****g way not today, my heart hurts knowing already what the situation is. I grab my crutch with one hand and hobble , the stairs really took it out of me. I go through the living room towards his bedroom.<br /> The door is slightly open, I open the door to see a blonde girl completely undressed bouncing on my Jacob! Jacob quickly moves as he sees me at the door and the blonde girl grabs the blanket to cover herself. I stand in shock ..the girl starts shouting but I have no idea what she says I turn on the spot and start hobbling as quickly as I can towards the kitchen. I put the glass down and grab the bottle place it under my arm and make my way down the stairs at the same time trying to not cry.<br /> Jacob catches up with me a little dressed now “Paigy come on...it’s just fun like we do, you didn’t think I was just seeing you did you” I turn around and look at him <br /> “Jacob what ever we were or are not ..it’s over” he looks at me and smiles.<br /> “Okay Paige whatever you say however if you want me again which you will you know where I am”<br /> &quot;Why would you work so hard to make some of my walls come down, when you had no intentions to be with me&quot;<br /> He looks at me with no emotion and smiles &quot;I knew you were a Virgin, and I love how big your boobs are so why wouldn&#039;t I try &quot; he shrugged<br /> I open the car door and get in I now feel stupid and disgusting...<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t expect anyone to want to be with you...i did you a favour but I don&#039;t want to be a carer for a girl that can&#039;t walk, you won&#039;t even get undressed as you don&#039;t like your scars...what makes you think I would settle for that!&quot;<br /> I heard enough I drive off as fast as I can .. how am I this stupid!<br /> The next day, I should work as normal, that&#039;s what&#039;s adult life like.<br /> I get my crutch and push myself up, I clear the table and head back to the lift. <br /> I was stuck in thought when I had not noticed a small piece of paper on the shiny floor. I put my crutch straight on the paper which them slipped and I went straight down onto my knees. The slam of my knees made my eyes water straight away, the pain was horrible and my first thought was how am I going to get up. I take the crutch off and place it down and as I am about to try stand up I felt two hard muscle arms grab me from behind and pull me up onto my feet. I stand up and put all my weight on my right foot so my ankle won&#039;t give way and then I see him come from behind me.<br /> One of the most beautiful men I have ever seen, he was tall with muscles that was shown off with a tight white t-shirt, he had dark hair that was a ruffled look with a touch of gel. He has some work jeans and boots on that looks like he has been working and two beautiful brown eyes.<br /> He must be here to fix something I thought and giggles to myself when I said in my head fix me please. He grabs my crutch and passes it me and I realized that I have just been standing there looking at him and haven&#039;t even thanked him.<br /> I shake my head &quot;thank you so much&quot; I said as I start to go red with embarrassment.<br /> We both head in the lift and he presses 5 and asks me what number I would like.<br /> &quot;6 please&quot; I say quickly<br /> The pain is now overwhelming and I can not wait to sit on my chair, I look down and see that I have ripped my tights.<br /> We stand in silence and as we start to get to the 4th floor the lift stops and lights go dim.<br /> No this can not be happening today, I feel everything bad is just being thrown at me a few tears leak down my face. <br /> I close my eyes and start to breathe, the man just sighs and looks my way &quot;they will get it started again soon&quot; he tries to reassure me.<br /> The pain of my leg becomes to much and I need to sit down so I just chuck my crutch on the floor which makes the man jump. I then start to slide down to sit on the floor. At this point I&#039;m not caring what I look like...I don&#039;t need to impress him. He looks down at me with amusement in his face.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s funny&quot;<br /> He looks at me and puts his hands in his pocket &quot;how you getting up from there&quot;<br /> &quot;I will figure something out&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do to your leg?&quot; he looks down at my feet.<br /> I hate this question as I still to this day never know what to say, do I go with the long version of how I was born with a muscles and nerve wasting disease, or do I avoid the question and just say I broke it drunk as it sounds cooler.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t have to tell me if your not comfortable with telling me&quot;<br /> I am now wishing the lift would start to work, I stay looking down but start to speak and tell him I was born with bad legs, short and sweet version.<br /> I then change the subject and ask what he thinks has happened to the lift which we speak with small talk and then there was a long awkward silence.<br /> My phone starts to ring again.<br /> After rejecting the call the man looks at me and says &quot;boyfriend?&quot;<br /> &quot;oh no, it was my doctor,&quot; I say quickly, he looks at me and smiles.<br /> &quot;I would block my ears if you wanted to answer it&quot; he says softly.<br /> I sigh and say honestly &quot;To be fair I&#039;m avoiding the call, I have a huge decision to make ...&quot;<br /> The man comes and sits next to me, now he is close I can smell mints and aftershave. I find it quite soothing, I look at him and ask what he is doing here, I know he is not working due to his clothes.<br /> The man plays with his hands and says he is visiting a friend on the 5th floor and then going to go have dinner with his dad.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s your job then in this building?&quot; he says making conversation.<br /> I smile as I tell him my job role.<br /> &quot;You sound like you love your job&quot; he smiles.<br /> &quot;oh gosh I really do, I have worked so hard to be here, if I didn&#039;t love my job so much believe me I wouldn&#039;t be here!&quot;<br /> His smile fades a little &quot;why so?&quot; he asks.<br /> &quot;let&#039;s just say me and the big boss do not get on what&#039;s so ever!&quot; I say quickly.<br /> The mans lips curl into a little smile &quot;one of those hard bosses then?&quot;<br /> &quot;He is a huge Arsehole!....let me say this he can&#039;t even be a civil boss to you if you reject him when he makes a pass at you!..What kind of boss is that! I&#039;m pretty sure he is married...and the son of a b***h won&#039;t even let me have paid time off for an operation&quot;<br /> I apologize for my outburst. He looks at me with a really straight face but kindly says &quot;Completely understand it.&quot;<br /> We sit there in silence for a few minutes and as I was about to say something the lights come back on and the lift starts moving. The man stands up and then picks me up and delicately puts me on my feet. He passes me a crutch and wishes me look on everything before leaving the elevator on the 5th floor. I say to him <br /> &quot;Hope you enjoy your lunch with your father.&quot;<br /> But...<br /> &quot;Everyone I have called you up here so you can meet someone that will be by my side in this business&quot; Mr. Dodd says proudly.<br /> I have no idea where this is going but I have a bad feeling in my stomach was Mr Dodd his friend that he had to see before meeting his father for lunch?<br /> Mr Dodd continues and breaks my thoughts &quot;This is Declan, he has been managing the other offices in Edinburgh and Manchester and we find that this office needs alot of work so he has offered his assistance to get us back on track &quot;<br /> My heart starts beating fast, with me being one of the main project managers in this office I know the other offices. I also know that there run by.. oh god no!<br /> Mr Dodd announces &quot;Everyone meet my son Declan Dodd&quot;		Cra0004		42	https://facebook.com/61552123302606	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Cha112		48	https://facebook.com/61554217282088	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012131	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031129		455		1103356954330139	3	3.5870684716762E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991857780556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436075	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435460654_2185131238490633_3607651311136098050_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5vctimrBR34Ab6VOUpj&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBRLHfkowMxhR9MP-I56h-bgrm_JbSTQu118evfal-Tgw&oe=6618DEE4	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435422292_1085282296034223_4404203912886282987_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-uvnPSCVajYAb7IJHmW&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBEiiMiJf3kaZ_iDSHn-gQUoPoSkdVnzuVj9js6UNAAvg&oe=6618D945			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012132	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031129		455		1103356954330139	3	3.5870684716762E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991857780556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436075	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435460654_2185131238490633_3607651311136098050_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5vctimrBR34Ab6VOUpj&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBRLHfkowMxhR9MP-I56h-bgrm_JbSTQu118evfal-Tgw&oe=6618DEE4	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435422292_1085282296034223_4404203912886282987_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-uvnPSCVajYAb7IJHmW&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBEiiMiJf3kaZ_iDSHn-gQUoPoSkdVnzuVj9js6UNAAvg&oe=6618D945			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011508	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031129		455		340516642343396		9.1520032706197E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428539470608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯?	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=2a04de9d-6178-4150-81e9-d9fd053e21e0&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712495585	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435388321_1346181279307864_207764182726697069_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yKq0NLImNm0Ab4KRpL9&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAiTnVuT5SNUTaPHy4rQ_WFYXj4dMrnaDDnOiq0J2_tbA&oe=6618D335	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435671156_1727469304450575_3538122263625507583_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=h11SePf4jXoAb4JmZaJ&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBmJCb0S7wmPjbPE2MyD_GtoDeSgepuqOdl1pGE7cES9Q&oe=6618E562			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011513	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031129		455		441357011589519		4.4161044496758E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428573160608		sciatiease.com	Learn more		NONE	image	sold out at walmart, amazon over 7 times!	sold out at walmart, amazon over 7 times!	https://sciatiease.com/fb/special-2024-2/		1712495606	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436421807_1412635309643024_8327973698797343208_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LviBxFdmrQgAb7u-bCv&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfAyS_Nv0VOLxna826CWD1ZOFEpYIW3M_H3UYCAfUfMsDA&oe=6618F69F	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436360712_1781961482289411_1937023649234953978_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=liH_PfENYdEAb6nzJYF&_nc_oc=AdjbKYf6RpusTyMdmhN96FaGlLKgQk5euNWZukTD1or-HwcApD53t1KDKr9rmluaKKbqNEUdwxmjCi735-myxSau&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfAy6-wwIuxqTkRIydKAU2E3nnVrJtkECMwiFwUvFrrt3A&oe=6618DB49			0	3	&quot;𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?&quot; 👇		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011537	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031129		455		444016341470372	11	2.8299398817334E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428282660608		sciatiease.com	Learn more		NONE	image	sold out at walmart, amazon over 7 times!	sold out at walmart, amazon over 7 times!	https://sciatiease.com/fb/special-2024-2/		1712495291	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435197657_422118813753329_1553727950766298071_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=vZ5pyUp8l5oAb5hpslO&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfB2LmkZhRb8iMjKG9Nm7buIScsBUGLlJY344IOWRTUx3Q&oe=6618DE75	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432305993_3567343973527740_7977450102303480887_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cwcZixMKioYAb69uGyI&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfDho7cd4-s0KzN7cMJjj1YcmmYXuhJR2Q1FkbbHRoLy3w&oe=6618E8C3			0	3	&quot;𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?&quot; 👇		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011545	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/28/25, 6:36 PM	1712526155	1745883362		455		941677657703762		3.095095418398E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428240540608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 1 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧?	What is Causing my Sciatic Nerve to Hurt?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/t2bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=d7a9e36f-52c1-4c0f-8320-d63576cfd018&lpid=2b034f08-a6a0-4d9e-a1ea-de7b605792e3		1712495268	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433960293_1133162258107806_7166026740274468337_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=fpaOwFaiOQ0Ab7QC1HE&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAHLGqRNjIUiIArFxaJm1QvzK_sjvQyP-tSjX94CqBtNw&oe=6618E6BE	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434030672_968972261511531_5223847990993360145_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=sKuj0oDMEcIAb4UnLoN&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDldI9uCiRfkXfISExeHIgpV5GkYjDbKXI1CZwYajKRmA&oe=6618C887			0	3	&quot;𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟔𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?&quot;<br /> <br /> Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs…<br /> <br /> Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a &quot;disc bulge&quot; or &quot;disc degeneration&quot;... <br /> <br /> But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required.<br /> <br /> Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011550	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031129		455		966656181740570		9.0477440801469E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428547920608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemairte/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=8e2544aa-c1b5-49c7-9eaf-019a7c212754&lpid=bce297e6-7ca7-4125-9c5a-16dd023ae6f2		1712495592	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435598253_1596435784467007_6785202104822405972_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mwiulVgSpZcAb4f7xiE&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfD-dbfSpyeYpnY2fdt1ABYynxXhh3xTHiXHNSxOCEyFZg&oe=6618F177	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435391073_317787474665179_4061821852569148525_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eKB2J51ziP0Ab7yCHAZ&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBo17pU5qzduNZeT3kBw0AIYXsjsgvD121HS3simTW4tw&oe=6618E64B			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011547	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031129		455		790527562566227		9.0477440801469E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428551800608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemairte/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=8e2544aa-c1b5-49c7-9eaf-019a7c212754&lpid=bce297e6-7ca7-4125-9c5a-16dd023ae6f2		1712495600	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434668702_1118911279150524_8872395133454311439_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5wHHXp99H0AAb4ydt9k&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAy8L0CXBnFMDJu3PPDC9pCk8AEW90fqaV0BN8WJjFikA&oe=6618FEF5	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423693158_951597186163137_826080553087225070_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=MYGA-rJ5Ed4Ab66zCv8&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfC3GX54ZgI3PUYmNppIfsuehxioUAQORUQnG265SY6Cnw&oe=6618EF5F			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011559	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031129		455		954632026059295		7.8866788650298E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428278620608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯?	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/sdbem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=fee2f2c2-08d7-4d00-976d-5a8fe0d30de6&lpid=ccc0baa8-4a21-411d-8773-b5ae737d5d4c		1712495296	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426278418_1917066378710901_2564956458698288965_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=AhKusO0Wok8Ab6UZfTB&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCYTZCsVpChtJqxjhhvQrulMd82oy5VaDoRrCRyXK8ipQ&oe=6618EC2F	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436367665_792112012342398_4025608877344348794_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=hYGok4SwCpkAb7Btd8I&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBMDzHu5rH3HNksOot3m0_isewj6YqjtVPdU2pejO-cxA&oe=6618E67F			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011590	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031129		455		1440514826557727		1.4301051578982E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428269550608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestvitvidemnojv48panbest/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=731ba192-3bec-4971-931a-4527ace0a921&lpid=3e7605c3-3cc1-4e96-8659-577eaa9c0b28		1712495298	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436150306_1070516260716582_7918821107628454505_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yxHvro7rdnsAb6RoVLN&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCaVgodXHUxePmBNSFmIWIHh3mcj_2keKEYZ8R6wY2kRQ&oe=6618D113	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436224741_1148316993180396_432125475152412065_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=B7KI8sfa-QYAb6PQOIK&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBd8ZLE33kFukNxXUH1ptIiKEHc0eZSyFow9f__79GjAg&oe=6618D8B5			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011612	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031129		455		2074525222928318	17	3.095095418398E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428303230608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 1 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧?	What is Causing my Sciatic Nerve to Hurt?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/t2bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=d7a9e36f-52c1-4c0f-8320-d63576cfd018&lpid=2b034f08-a6a0-4d9e-a1ea-de7b605792e3		1712495327	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433933751_285485564495070_7718825095738934534_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=PIFQAhpOSt8Ab78uUMz&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAJT57rlJ0LeesCG7J68kLrVA1PJnhnc5GUXM1Vu7qDdg&oe=6618E276	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434052476_2781618651996186_2063482323350910686_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=NOUNEEdfla8Ab4xO3WS&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDQ95DD_KqjyAfAm-aOlCW2GiDALbjQkv5PSuwz95F3mg&oe=6618EEB0			0	3	&quot;𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟔𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?&quot;<br /> <br /> Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs…<br /> <br /> Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a &quot;disc bulge&quot; or &quot;disc degeneration&quot;... <br /> <br /> But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required.<br /> <br /> Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011626	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031129		455		338771342515629	1	3.3055967337524E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	105070915867339		0	The Nerve Brand			120208596304590594		thenervebrand.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	Nerve Pain? 💔 Say Goodbye with Neuropathy Blend	A Superfood Blend to Help Your Neuropathy	https://thenervebrand.com/pages/neuropathyblend50		1712501943	1.0507091586734E+14	The Nerve Brand	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434452328_6208934202564935_5961775362916131150_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ImixMW-THv0Ab6bT82S&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfACHmhgwmbasOnX92XdNkTRuF5Cxz9QErG6DwkNE2tSbQ&oe=6618DFF5	person_profile	0	Blake the Neuropathy Guy	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434159845_838902714732999_4667388189042803346_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pLN20XnoqP0Ab42E3KK&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDEipP3t7n5BaX3WwOO4F0AKLW8GD40yBiWMyUwyYhCwQ&oe=6618F7F6			0	3	Say goodbye to neuropathy pain! 👋 Our scientifically formulated superfoods daily powder supports long-term nerve recovery and gut health. Try it today with a 60 day money back guarantee! No questions asked. Thousands have already given us 5 stars, join the movement towards a happier you!		The Nerve Brand		1305	https://facebook.com/thenervebrand	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011672	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031129		455		1107163473739872		1.1338662076252E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110291365137159		0	Aparntetit			120207370112210513		www.aparntetit.com	Shop now		NONE	video	Aerosolry Breathlace		https://www.aparntetit.com/products/aerosolry-breathlace-3		1712474603	1.1029136513716E+14	Aparntetit	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434462833_382564994651025_2514658581351402000_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7PmIFmBdv7MAb7aIslE&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDLjSzBQ8oi8Sn6XvEUVHdYn5V2VEvFkJslMm6Ah4h-_w&oe=6618F383	person_profile	0	Aparntetit	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434403065_1629499521129280_2276889277489889944_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OSXRQ_U7lXYAb4Kgn-8&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfA9sryBiGvzqlLKcBPXHAXKeBZmtM2nOxFJN-M5orhbyg&oe=6618F102			0	3	🌬️ Struggling to quit vaping or looking for a natural way to reduce anxiety Let Aerosolry Breathlace be your ultimate companion! 💨 Our innovative product is not just about fresh air; it&#039;s also designed to help you kick the habit of e-cigarettes and relieve stress and anxiety. 🌿 Say goodbye to the harmful effects of vaping and hello to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle with Aerosolry Breathlace! 🍃 Join countless individuals who have successfully quit vaping or found solace from anxiety with our revolutionary product. 💪 Experience the transformative power of natural breathing techniques and the soothing aroma therapy of Aerosolry Breathlace. Shop now and embark on your journey towards a healthier and calmer you! 💨		Aparntetit		4158	https://facebook.com/100084840262442	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012142	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031129		455		1177374233637979		1.1098120268326E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991866570556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436066	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436330597_290550197422154_3772062625102610796_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ej9moJq9u80Ab7Ci4UP&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfApopxZ5fGl53uLliZN2ehYEATtHXS01wvrxe9wkJL9kA&oe=6618FE30	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435994996_7648115731885353_287928428182692597_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=D2gtTqzIsHwAb6EMwsc&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBJ4xJ9-Qn2vxArQVrmdmGblNkMS2tIFjGdsgJDc6BsHA&oe=6618D1FC			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011691	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031129		455		1145939596555081		1.1338662076252E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110291365137159		0	Aparntetit			120207357917750513		www.aparntetit.com	Shop now		NONE	video	Aerosolry Breathlace		https://www.aparntetit.com/products/aerosolry-breathlace-3		1712127832	1.1029136513716E+14	Aparntetit	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434413797_1102934040809487_5953619806270150017_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=NJwwR9uOAm8Ab7_Gqpl&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAirWDu_9ScOuPxeBjsxlnNSxPdK-A6Nv18Jkq7mh8SZA&oe=6618CA94	person_profile	0	Aparntetit	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434529349_1127258161919796_6840151335738414717_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qycRfqvZnX4Ab6Vp9an&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBEOSGGn6RitMOnsHo-I12VCnohzo_F_4FZi562kZrnGg&oe=6618FE3C			0	3	🌬️ Struggling to quit vaping or looking for a natural way to reduce anxiety Let Aerosolry Breathlace be your ultimate companion! 💨 Our innovative product is not just about fresh air; it&#039;s also designed to help you kick the habit of e-cigarettes and relieve stress and anxiety. 🌿 Say goodbye to the harmful effects of vaping and hello to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle with Aerosolry Breathlace! 🍃 Join countless individuals who have successfully quit vaping or found solace from anxiety with our revolutionary product. 💪 Experience the transformative power of natural breathing techniques and the soothing aroma therapy of Aerosolry Breathlace. Shop now and embark on your journey towards a healthier and calmer you! 💨		Aparntetit		4158	https://facebook.com/100084840262442	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011697	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031129		455		2334810683390763	2	1.6862198187906E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106908275071412		0	Greater Wellness Living			120207699096690156		energeticwellnessyou.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	I Wish I Knew About This 1-Minute Sock Method Sooner!	{{product.description}}	http://energeticwellnessyou.com/no-fungus-nd		1712412873	1.0690827507141E+14	Greater Wellness Living	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436014802_437261115473395_9071480852592177269_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iWw_VgdDDjsAb4XceLt&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAm2RzMaSZZf4rk0ih4fzLzXieV0XGPmwrE0StxISWQcQ&oe=6618EE48	person_profile	0	Greater Wellness Living	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436088078_326489546748025_2461129423050382371_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=o1xJjhIJM1cAb4dCQcF&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBp-JoXl_U5JpiUOAIzGO0mbTRjzhDffYVU4Z4nCFkcow&oe=6618F4F4			0	3	Get rid of toenail fungus with this simple fix! Try it tonight. Toenails don't have to be a constant source of discomfort and embarrassment any longer, and you can put an end to the pain today by using our solution that is both natural and effective in eradicating toenail fungus. Tap Watch more and see if it can work for you too!		Greater Wellness Living		63	https://facebook.com/GreaterWellnessLiving	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011712	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031129		455		7959830024049418	5	1.7185396786701E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	198138710046835		0	Noah Smith			120210694956430427		renewwellness.online	Watch more		NONE	video	Only 3.6% of People know this method		https://renewwellness.online/methodvision?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium={{adset.name}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.name}}&utm_term={{placement}}&utm_content={{ad.name}}&cmc_adid=fb_{{ad.id}}		1712354822	1.9813871004684E+14	Noah Smith	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435925143_955053573014202_2479397500190613021_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EZ9MQ6REkYYAb6-hw37&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBflsUmRJrJ_jkCSNft86c_Wl_guYiJywDTmZRVSEWbDw&oe=6618D77E	person_profile	0	Noah Smith	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436013401_1836669410131888_113012420096010444_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OB8K7SX2Q3oAb4Yzatx&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAGAPRjpL_xpPBqIUy10sCIPG6aM7YHRXN1-Y7ib9wH2g&oe=6618E709			0	3	Over the years, I realized that my vision was getting worse. Things I used to see clearly were now becoming blurry and strange.<br /> <br /> It was tough to accept this news. I felt unable to see the happy faces of my grandchildren or enjoy the beauty of a beautiful sunset. Sometimes, I felt sad and alone, thinking about the future without being able to see properly.<br /> <br /> But one day, a friend told me about a 7-second trick he learned from a very good eye doctor. I decided to give it a try. Every night, before going to bed, I did this trick.<br /> <br /> To my surprise, my vision started to improve! Things that I used to see blurry became clear again. It was as if a curtain had been lifted from my eyes.<br /> <br /> With time, my vision continued to improve, and I found myself free from the problem that had been tormenting me. I could see my grandchildren&#039;s smiles again and appreciate the world around me like never before.<br /> <br /> Now, when I look back, I remember how this trick changed my life. I am thankful every day for the chance I had to regain my vision.<br /> <br /> If you&#039;re also struggling to see properly, you might want to try this simple trick that helped me so much. Click the &quot;watch now&quot; button to find out how it can help you too.		Noah Smith		298	https://facebook.com/61554534676952	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011713	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031130		455		25198768099738822		1.7185396786701E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	198138710046835		0	Noah Smith			120210694956430427		renewwellness.online	Watch more		NONE	video	Only 3.6% of People know this method		https://renewwellness.online/methodvision?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium={{adset.name}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.name}}&utm_term={{placement}}&utm_content={{ad.name}}&cmc_adid=fb_{{ad.id}}		1712354822	1.9813871004684E+14	Noah Smith	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435925143_955053573014202_2479397500190613021_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EZ9MQ6REkYYAb6-hw37&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBflsUmRJrJ_jkCSNft86c_Wl_guYiJywDTmZRVSEWbDw&oe=6618D77E	person_profile	0	Noah Smith	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436013401_1836669410131888_113012420096010444_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OB8K7SX2Q3oAb4Yzatx&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAGAPRjpL_xpPBqIUy10sCIPG6aM7YHRXN1-Y7ib9wH2g&oe=6618E709			0	3	Over the years, I realized that my vision was getting worse. Things I used to see clearly were now becoming blurry and strange.<br /> <br /> It was tough to accept this news. I felt unable to see the happy faces of my grandchildren or enjoy the beauty of a beautiful sunset. Sometimes, I felt sad and alone, thinking about the future without being able to see properly.<br /> <br /> But one day, a friend told me about a 7-second trick he learned from a very good eye doctor. I decided to give it a try. Every night, before going to bed, I did this trick.<br /> <br /> To my surprise, my vision started to improve! Things that I used to see blurry became clear again. It was as if a curtain had been lifted from my eyes.<br /> <br /> With time, my vision continued to improve, and I found myself free from the problem that had been tormenting me. I could see my grandchildren&#039;s smiles again and appreciate the world around me like never before.<br /> <br /> Now, when I look back, I remember how this trick changed my life. I am thankful every day for the chance I had to regain my vision.<br /> <br /> If you&#039;re also struggling to see properly, you might want to try this simple trick that helped me so much. Click the &quot;watch now&quot; button to find out how it can help you too.		Noah Smith		298	https://facebook.com/61554534676952	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011719	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031130		455		1115272236449346	3	9.4572627385431E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	104800005627300		0	A wonderful story			120208144300600110		page.tapon.com	Learn more		NONE	image	🔥😍Free reading with Title👉"Blind to Love"👉		https://page.tapon.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=6125&brand=3&app=0&ppid=3065&pid=FBW2A&campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&adset_id=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&ad_id=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium=%7B%7Bplacement%7D%7D&utm_campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&utm_term=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&utm_content=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&ori_campaign_id=120208050350220110&ori_adset_id=120208050350500110&ori_ad_id=120208050361080110		1712485152	1.048000056273E+14	A wonderful story	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435994842_455080700438461_6568987977049781764_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7pf92iQPV4IAb616eBg&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBw-waXMD-JpAS1bifRUbqAvkFYcYau1eAF77tvDijolw&oe=6618CF63	person_profile	0	A wonderful story	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436164989_961120402397124_964711507551434962_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=bKPiCtGOd6cAb4clSm4&_nc_oc=AdiilSSNi6PwA57--gDwdtREiR528n8YI3RkKOm_7xpYBB45-GTUEamB8BXnPPdft951S1a3YGirWC2B0aoUrzen&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDOzl56_51AjRnB7I6WDoeOLE9MhmYveHJcNjPn6T9w6Q&oe=6618E359			0	3	For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. 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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The world of reading		4757	https://facebook.com/100084744048793	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011806	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		825621642937850		1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173749980486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440685	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436222187_791880079073290_8607174504824784631_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KkE_0OrVnvIAb6Ae_gf&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCzYZRqbVC1bQU1KnUyHjYhj2fRpw8PjZhOSK2xb9IoZQ&oe=6618C8AB	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436769211_396600583159186_5972900353137222524_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Txtk8lLcqFgAb7H6wvN&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBsQigD2TCYJIqPrDnK3w18hMBFFbbpCaBWWLaEs-iKkQ&oe=6618DA51			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011812	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		1223743322129168		1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173728700486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440653	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434857798_921190479702850_3611256568845643508_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KVYC4juCeTEAb51rLt6&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfB50qrQ0BU3szKYURSoL7yhBJ7X22pUwLjxbtMGMmYsog&oe=6618EC52	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434861716_25968527329413556_1327322312198465132_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Jixr2KE3iz0Ab6LDuvc&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAbDkS_OwfswUcXof35Wh0EFzC9ksddwbclOlx29h7ZIw&oe=6618EB2A			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011827	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		302026132765209	3	8.3574763171526E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456157480566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434814	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435961501_388943217354705_2695480140332180333_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OKJnaTX-ZDoAb7sFfXo&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCDKo26on6gT-_mY9EGyRqAYsULbKZ3FagDoTjFCfadGw&oe=6618CB53	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436772111_3403816256582523_3647315962710397077_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZPPlCAVo6LoAb5mbMZh&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBce96_0crtRjIaMOfZXVxloec4emTo-2T5wxYeYSOsag&oe=6618E8BC			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011831	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		395632406705393		8.3574763171526E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456148480566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434807	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435533478_1634430917294966_8027820944133883132_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_87v47onDYcAb7YP-ue&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDUHjCxXmI01U6DfLaKKAplwKT2WvyBCfvqx6LheSIitA&oe=6618CABA	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435460401_651675607092164_8005559294424656202_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_tYCZkppKYYAb6fvO4J&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDy35Ilcw1xl0i-Z6f8_4UAe3d1PTAD6ZA-zeElF3agow&oe=6618D13F			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012145	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031130		455		1121922795606281	23	6.6202068610383E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	108573675360770		0	My Foot Relief Today			120209720453070664		go.tryxwrap.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Shut Down Neuropathy Naturally & Stay Active Without Pills, Cortisone or Surgery		https://go.tryxwrap.com/pre-00169		1712164391	1.0857367536077E+14	My Foot Relief Today	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434883681_735112855137493_7654765944510363994_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-L4eg8zL3bkAb5Mpm6H&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBLGEER1TZsW9pzPWwjr4fEyK_ljKjKpjBg0RG5ykSXSQ&oe=6618E9A4	person_profile	0	My Foot Relief Today	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434954853_938077091439706_7357663968289531913_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=8lGTLpEQA9UAb61KWab&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfByTs6D_2Z2NyQ3T5_y7FS40I_yOLkGLzRUdKWXROVnnw&oe=6618EE14			0	3	&quot;The nonstop pain I had in my feet is gone…I finally feel like it’s a prayer answered!”<br /> - Sylvia P.<br /> <br /> See why our incredibly effective compression foot wrap has been recommended and backed by top podiatrists to help shut down and relieve foot neuropathy naturally.<br /> <br /> It aids in increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the tissues, helping to push back nerve pain &amp; swelling. All while keeping the arches and heels stabilized for total mobility and comfort. <br /> <br /> ➡️ Relieve pins-and-needles<br /> ➡️ Stabilize the foot and ankle<br /> ➡️ Soothe sharp pain<br /> ➡️ Help reduce swelling<br /> ➡️ Easy &amp; convenient to use<br /> <br /> Get yours here 👇<br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.tryxwrap.com%2Fpre-00169&amp;h=AT0tVEAnBKrNeDUXBC363J4sw_zOIEgC0ACPccYbyEVQdzB6rAz7zi_t56q1jqdfcxTbeQ9_0AvNHQ_yTeDnRQN1NIbaDp7NdusZPadAhFlS_entZZGNNCJnmBn-fn67swWgNmCfygz3purdZlk9JA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://go.tryxwrap.com/pre-00169</a>		My Foot Relief Today		5320	https://facebook.com/100086441111963	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011835	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		442715598315171		8.3574763171526E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456148540566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434803	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436783026_2540658232772698_2083856808880072259_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=T2jth9l6Tv8Ab4zXDfB&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBR_KzU4o8Qz9dRjYlV1r8ERAQbevCQ7QXSXfL5NMskHQ&oe=6618DCA8	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435926025_725253559805818_3585229347998802202_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5BwJl-e96GIAb4NDsIv&_nc_oc=Adh2FkHYXmnru1VKAr-Kcv_enKfl1JPoY9qwYEi6_zynQhX3aSzczudLFYpaMbDfT8o&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAPC_4jAZAjkNqjDpp4NN5HFZlLFaSgx-wqSYiVKquR5w&oe=6618D46C			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011837	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		442715598315171		8.3574763171526E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456148540566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434803	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436783026_2540658232772698_2083856808880072259_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=T2jth9l6Tv8Ab4zXDfB&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBR_KzU4o8Qz9dRjYlV1r8ERAQbevCQ7QXSXfL5NMskHQ&oe=6618DCA8	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435926025_725253559805818_3585229347998802202_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5BwJl-e96GIAb4NDsIv&_nc_oc=Adh2FkHYXmnru1VKAr-Kcv_enKfl1JPoY9qwYEi6_zynQhX3aSzczudLFYpaMbDfT8o&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAPC_4jAZAjkNqjDpp4NN5HFZlLFaSgx-wqSYiVKquR5w&oe=6618D46C			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011843	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		330276306737276	3	1.1898126853576E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456134380566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434634	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434424662_406451962327874_1295570138616565660_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=bYIQbm2PPxYAb5lH-J7&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCpfnLIjxZAXiDKqY8y34S4ZdUH30j0hDYLStpXiNrhWA&oe=6618EA31	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434423337_1083134536278552_5784243365242534651_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eBpKVYXvPWsAb6UaVro&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB4rHI_cAHx73-KQV4NI1z9GleKO0tlulqrC2EgtR0kRA&oe=6618D2B0			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011844	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		330276306737276	3	1.1898126853576E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456134380566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434634	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434424662_406451962327874_1295570138616565660_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=bYIQbm2PPxYAb5lH-J7&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCpfnLIjxZAXiDKqY8y34S4ZdUH30j0hDYLStpXiNrhWA&oe=6618EA31	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434423337_1083134536278552_5784243365242534651_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eBpKVYXvPWsAb6UaVro&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB4rHI_cAHx73-KQV4NI1z9GleKO0tlulqrC2EgtR0kRA&oe=6618D2B0			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011848	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		431808889388049		1.1898126853576E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456143530566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434640	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435180521_829330475698237_5190419463358362705_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LPplsF4hw-UAb6p3woO&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBuTg3BQOcnKeBpiiFyiZrOQxi9yRli2y915rWc9EXMRg&oe=6618E54E	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435195356_971142017863559_5966607984876858642_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=NyCjdTq5pzcAb4Tsnm4&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBVP-6va3LxnpTbxNLQirC44zLeM-F1NFMtmMLWzMSfbQ&oe=6618FA94			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011856	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		399127139647169	3	3.8970139402627E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456133610566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434693	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434078441_287878817691666_7228408156937311372_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=SGhHHpcJz6IAb7gSgtO&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDAOMr2fNAdDjuue-TjdC4UAcg0SvaMxPyEPFww6zPvJA&oe=6618CCA6	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434020021_3639876326227982_7532693771715496266_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=fH7hTWysGwYAb7iWtuE&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBApZVlaAGGGqsY3S5p-3Zhp4MvibJnJdZH1VgyXqDGUw&oe=6618F4E4			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011864	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		405357038901707	24	9.5531300960184E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282782300700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952457	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433140173_1553418555451543_4139454794426308711_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=14Do8ETdi9wAb6NGhUm&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfB-N4epwLCOsXkPZCjvj2KGqZKt0u15VL9d8SVLCHGm-A&oe=6618FCD3	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434552321_939462890886300_5508909862030221813_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QBuBszi-G5gAb6myIbn&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfASXupcybAN42RWuUnClKYypNNQOsSbuYa6yiJzZdlgew&oe=6618D931			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT2bQ5nwIOhqlMDR5Sewtfd4bDHomHh9ZOgVV6S7pUGFQrVPDWrCrrkKEttdt7-GLiXn6I7cvHhMAAYU2UT3EGQbcYzf6tLAGjOVslYfbiX7kRToAq6XfcH4_D4zHvl8VWzjxPCiOIwlbxYcTl4FyQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011867	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		797102608515301		6.7339610486753E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220167750267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203069	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426052484_240005452492185_3721291503809034841_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=j2SxJ3Ck1iAAb5xnNSq&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfANdPn7u1HpwW3JPRQ0iuosjdGbcHOSQNryucUGBkVRjw&oe=6618EE62	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426044557_7207337935971489_8646018470429303158_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_I21fZ54DB8Ab7w6hzu&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCFzkEbqFgf-6UC6V7vtSfkihRrgPui5fhvQW51b9hsOA&oe=6618FA52			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT0XQzQ5Jfupc0kkk4dVPEXQnL576JPQcRnlp4x-t3upKX_fyguOUT3wGXuL7Badqq_OL3eHbivbQlA-JvmPfEuos62wyJjcciI4g_Gh49wC_ryTjnSkc4SAwvES1Nk2E_s1GCNQQkRMA_XYMzwe_j--R03jaS5LHoU" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="async">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011870	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		419979510634509	3	3.862077043277E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456127990566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434649	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433930832_1625661544857060_4405195470406220606_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x2L2g-t9peYAb7mSBsU&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBjMQ0zqKUIDdxZUfURUJnFbtJshw-aC5g6kPegbgi38g&oe=6618DB61	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434452341_2514153358772564_5386223545816991868_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=dqxfqJB0ZzAAb40J8hg&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCpLRD8AahRFqMcOayssGXS23x61cFlo4DzGfmybzorJg&oe=6618EEED			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011874	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		434734235603978	3	1.7774556594193E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456130490566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434619	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434084821_1145694103544164_5889017608557989177_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x5ddWbG0ttcAb7TcH7V&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDblxQQI041VKnae2lVsn2mSobHTybursgwEoXpogvMLg&oe=6618EDBE	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433941833_1468761844067617_8655081260592140478_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HUiSlUYOHzQAb52ffxk&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAAYTJp16IvYrWKXKJTyJyjVoyVsR_LyUvShAHPn4YGyA&oe=6618EEBA			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011875	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		434734235603978	3	1.7774556594193E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456130490566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434619	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434084821_1145694103544164_5889017608557989177_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x5ddWbG0ttcAb7TcH7V&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDblxQQI041VKnae2lVsn2mSobHTybursgwEoXpogvMLg&oe=6618EDBE	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433941833_1468761844067617_8655081260592140478_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HUiSlUYOHzQAb52ffxk&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAAYTJp16IvYrWKXKJTyJyjVoyVsR_LyUvShAHPn4YGyA&oe=6618EEBA			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011876	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		434734235603978	3	1.7774556594193E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456130490566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434619	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434084821_1145694103544164_5889017608557989177_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x5ddWbG0ttcAb7TcH7V&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDblxQQI041VKnae2lVsn2mSobHTybursgwEoXpogvMLg&oe=6618EDBE	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433941833_1468761844067617_8655081260592140478_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HUiSlUYOHzQAb52ffxk&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAAYTJp16IvYrWKXKJTyJyjVoyVsR_LyUvShAHPn4YGyA&oe=6618EEBA			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011880	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		788260053212522	25	3.0253075809374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282778840700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952451	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434711972_944514964004263_8760364007013536726_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FhC-UeghX7AAb6K8PhJ&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCsRd2HhKLHsTvNgCBWMdU3SCFLpqV7ObNmJElHOxg2Gw&oe=6618E937	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434729868_1060481465040241_3995850918504974412_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pDkSyvrxIvwAb6aFnyY&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBt0jpy5FbDJYlDePjWZJ3R0Z7graUYrS8V3BXX3amESA&oe=6618CADA			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT1miNaXAKvJEj4XYywmnN2hw_INEPFoReGmCswqVeJ_02ZDhCcSj6nZQJWT1UDMRGBrZqeGn7BFrNzTwEj6iUhNkJpvx_SlMd-p89ZPIyvhBgppt1iGbOSjvkc0kFmw9t6DMwUTixZn68Dp0VjIDg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011882	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		949314833516561		1.5775165164008E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120207754717800373		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/back-belt		1711901333	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433861530_442325981480493_4594475462923170741_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9UHmUP58dTwAb4DJtts&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDLQW0LeLY81vEqTpDix2WMP2vcMMb5UYkkYsCtAa9OCg&oe=6618E088	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434476807_300858489513828_102931082485635199_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=TKNizsUiIkQAb6-xCgU&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfBYHI_LG81toUGZ4sp0msgpEG1Gf9vKZ34HROLPa2_P4Q&oe=6618CA55			0	3	&quot;Back feels so much better immediately upon putting it on. Tighten it up and keep it on a few hours. It makes a huge difference in my day and in my life. Can&#039;t say enough good things about it. Just GREAT&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Catherine H. USA<br /> <br /> Fix your sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fbelt&amp;h=AT38SYP7DXd_eiE-6AR4DrE5JE3qOTsyYZUYgDzhApniOop3Bfp8rit2LxzWF4OtVRm_BA5bNnnEohKHXWmZSnXXTzrmAiSWjd5-0W6CCDNpruju3Wfu1DZKT-ktafLnhyVWYMyjwNJFIWxTSlki0Q" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/belt</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011885	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		800665831950450	24	9.5531300960184E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282782300700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952457	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433140173_1553418555451543_4139454794426308711_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=14Do8ETdi9wAb7DdMo1&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAkYPZZgjMfRhKCxDFegc9ZgcTYZGijH-6b6BZ0JjiM6Q&oe=6618FCD3	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434552321_939462890886300_5508909862030221813_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QBuBszi-G5gAb4SzIXJ&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA0GxE75XAahtnLSc7J5a6sJXZrBdEl3Zy0dHReQoHdoQ&oe=6618D931			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT1K7rlxKzeCkWvqhYwxnnlDBUhg1Iu2VIz-kbGs7YrtNhVSJT-FBzo9cnoZo0fs_lUkVcd8FcCkNoOpSd4hnRfKF_eepD0UygI4KgOeqdRvi-shCbze_2WbCKOgsElQYMPdndB1BdicSbqzHm59Og" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011886	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		1000250178145165		9.5531300960184E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282782300700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952457	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433140173_1553418555451543_4139454794426308711_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=14Do8ETdi9wAb7DdMo1&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAkYPZZgjMfRhKCxDFegc9ZgcTYZGijH-6b6BZ0JjiM6Q&oe=6618FCD3	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434552321_939462890886300_5508909862030221813_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QBuBszi-G5gAb4SzIXJ&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA0GxE75XAahtnLSc7J5a6sJXZrBdEl3Zy0dHReQoHdoQ&oe=6618D931			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT0goBiWCSG7VVvgLrermCeTtKS7mj0k4CZBqQJF7PCB-ZeryOy5snhNBbBcI3W4HHEJkVXjiraiGyYEBfhZQGyA-fuMW5CSr2Z_TKUTSJfGfinSZuKb5r1omaEVD3IgvY32rTykyxqdbufXg0RNzQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011887	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		1078961273215241		9.5531300960184E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282782300700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952457	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433140173_1553418555451543_4139454794426308711_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=14Do8ETdi9wAb7DdMo1&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAkYPZZgjMfRhKCxDFegc9ZgcTYZGijH-6b6BZ0JjiM6Q&oe=6618FCD3	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434552321_939462890886300_5508909862030221813_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QBuBszi-G5gAb4SzIXJ&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA0GxE75XAahtnLSc7J5a6sJXZrBdEl3Zy0dHReQoHdoQ&oe=6618D931			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT0sOYVTdVWjMD2BC2lPdAV_8830zQmHRKaaesb2XeohZ7baVr3juT2HhndszmYD5F9-IuuiiJNrFhBLpDZfEt3ljjHuXm04WeHWuyFG7R5BDJ1C0a70tT25KnAUropxbOzEUp7Y8iW6hl2Gv2kfBg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011888	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		807567428062597	24	1.7129382558975E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282780720700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952484	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434564456_254729727720025_8653996814396470700_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cZCavximt3sAb4QmmPP&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfB6VxuyCXV7QBbAXP2HishX0N3fPqYSwZUxl1UliOMbxg&oe=6618EEA2	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434321320_443808208149980_4254635436550271353_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rEQlq7jR_s8Ab4m22Sb&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfCVMohxmmzRhwgvVpIIy8kRLv1CN_M364g48Y_TmN7BWw&oe=6618E057			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT20VggwX6zniJaaYCfGvPKFjq0OwILIvtVH-XSBc6sZfnnbeB2NmcsgVQZccEXF9LcYi-nq_uD9jLLY-Y4wBZogKtJA0kq0v0Kzkbf7wOIh3rBrk3NT4YTkLH3jJl4GrmEk4IJ5L_uxkVmhb2_okg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011889	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		1002273207983131		1.7129382558975E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282780720700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952484	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434564456_254729727720025_8653996814396470700_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cZCavximt3sAb4QmmPP&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfB6VxuyCXV7QBbAXP2HishX0N3fPqYSwZUxl1UliOMbxg&oe=6618EEA2	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434321320_443808208149980_4254635436550271353_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rEQlq7jR_s8Ab4m22Sb&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfCVMohxmmzRhwgvVpIIy8kRLv1CN_M364g48Y_TmN7BWw&oe=6618E057			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT2IGJBjrUhWYGVh5uYIFwEFEe8vupDOCWrCduMx8AtOMcPZ5WfayKYcEfCkqoWe5JCs2a6YC-6OPTZR6zOiVjj7RDsoJgo1-6lNymtTMQrv0hG32G_7Jl9hkpdiSEF-Zc5BLRjhr_E_DQigDt3ZQw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011892	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		819381966683766	3	1.1898126853576E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456134260566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434634	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436000064_421670337263888_5141335903199226459_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=MTdMk2qM50wAb4DVbi-&_nc_oc=AdiFHioe4zYgwAY486HkZw3g5ViZHLayGJ0YPcMla7vJ73iip2NssnaOBJAMWImUsM4&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBNqcJCQyMzCh9YuSLWfuvPekpdekshaNQ1NFKm-mm8kQ&oe=6618C894	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436419188_968295705000378_3211405400928690115_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_aid=0&_nc_ohc=hpy9UDQHNPEAb4gc7Wi&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfArQUJDyeGkxq75nxIzWu_e8XXSXRwk8m8giH3l-I0Olw&oe=6618D79A			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011893	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		819381966683766	3	1.1898126853576E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456134260566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434634	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436000064_421670337263888_5141335903199226459_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=MTdMk2qM50wAb4DVbi-&_nc_oc=AdiFHioe4zYgwAY486HkZw3g5ViZHLayGJ0YPcMla7vJ73iip2NssnaOBJAMWImUsM4&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBNqcJCQyMzCh9YuSLWfuvPekpdekshaNQ1NFKm-mm8kQ&oe=6618C894	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436419188_968295705000378_3211405400928690115_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_aid=0&_nc_ohc=hpy9UDQHNPEAb4gc7Wi&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfArQUJDyeGkxq75nxIzWu_e8XXSXRwk8m8giH3l-I0Olw&oe=6618D79A			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011896	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		910233047450334	23	9.5414933621488E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282780610700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952455	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434388654_779834000781894_4670603203938255480_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4-BtrIW8Q_4Ab7xW_bz&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAynmdEbdAoEAqr3LjkxiFtwG05Ny0WRu4YJ07fCHi-Ow&oe=6618CB57	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434483238_446547007814659_2858562101180441933_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yepJeL4ESCQAb4PbQVO&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfB2ev79cbi9Xj3ea8AE8_8ulXCc7w_wh9wdL946A3oXgQ&oe=6618DCCB			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT047al7zu6bTiaVkdNx4UEoSYaOn_aOkR0SqMEQ5P81cnLGqASU6bDiCOTP3nKp43M6vgCvZPbJf9vRIWQqLFjUe-rchVm8eOQC-uQ6PmBNRn3M23xlRUqiNIyW9xuQQyvBBdBgxYRPxywmlGYLHg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011897	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1118463775965946		9.5414933621488E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282780610700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952455	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434388654_779834000781894_4670603203938255480_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4-BtrIW8Q_4Ab7xW_bz&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAynmdEbdAoEAqr3LjkxiFtwG05Ny0WRu4YJ07fCHi-Ow&oe=6618CB57	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434483238_446547007814659_2858562101180441933_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yepJeL4ESCQAb4PbQVO&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfB2ev79cbi9Xj3ea8AE8_8ulXCc7w_wh9wdL946A3oXgQ&oe=6618DCCB			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT3zVA1a4KH6r73p4tMyGoHNt__B1GqkzKU1CRLGiW3IqZtu7TnijSIo5ZUX6bpR0E7oWqxCMdEyCDT4sqH-Z5HsoE0IbV5LymLWrQxVnu8SFw3XSaMTltOvgdmIhJQjf8F4O80g55TdqIDWO58S2Q" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011899	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		976025573867580		7.7802413422044E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120207965395480700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review1		1711395908	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434554213_7171089576342334_5203115991957378493_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_m8h1DBs83EAb4YI6vM&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfATcDL2RYGUOsXbOCxiR27N2I9CDEST0FPjTxCo0jekcA&oe=6618F9C7	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434190019_963674471856059_1471153632305090285_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4i4tVbFlkicAb4vJ7bO&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfCBsB9mx05HEshCt21c_xuhIxr74D_ihAex2u-mm13ZoA&oe=6618FFA6			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview1&amp;h=AT3K6-aThil2o_V-hEF7j75-EpucxoNUKaHsMcSiwIhSuiaU4r0sJWnJvOaGV7jbRWVFBACtV7e6rVtmRUeQHW4D9pAx--IVSEjymYoIZgIHiRcr7DWj2OWm1FU46qQwN_51GKIPrYFUnA-EPP0n-w" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review1</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011904	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1200181964281585		6.7339610486753E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220167750267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203069	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426052484_240005452492185_3721291503809034841_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=j2SxJ3Ck1iAAb5gcgvI&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBhoV4X4BkK06fZE_hcJirXhkqwSW2XeH4VX-2QKbLghA&oe=6618EE62	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426044557_7207337935971489_8646018470429303158_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_I21fZ54DB8Ab4Cfsoa&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfC-wroVx6D5UlQvsOZ5npFnmyHFSRVBVOKD21K6CLZErA&oe=6618FA52			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT2hkHgm1k0JBBAGrdhervDg8DOuBhHHoAuElRihYfYvrDNhjUJKjXw2G-h7JdVsQ1Ctfk0ODaxa16i3KqztPHl6uICwOypgiA6jAwpqfKB06jZOfA0MIHp_FCnfsVGOlQ3q0PlNsUWYRmoRpzlIMQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011901	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1068980824170278		3.9223652989285E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220167690267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203073	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421946917_1041116386967247_1646134187990500655_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Jj1bHRG08GwAb7MYqAE&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfA0oQJgMP5GSRu82DVQ6JBu4gOFwVG077MT-X-yXU2LsA&oe=6618E5AF	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421991831_402012539051524_3556796229598269501_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rabvpbePk_8Ab6FwjN9&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBO8sqF0Caorcs7_J6S1FmMeeomJHWvGya0JTWSotLISQ&oe=6618C924			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT0aHkPR6TY8oIvFlsG87wY4sVnb-0U61YUmsy87iY_Efy46tbZnelVeMn1Vg-ClvrM31wYSgbrDhW6PlidzIRZNhoKLWfdwGIogen3K3r6RL8CSx6n1vmVSMwnq1KjQxAIOBJNIXUtaEvp9JJotJg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011906	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		948723846751710	3	1.7774556594193E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456128020566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434644	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435875374_412230514747161_8583749459357338027_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1cs5WiNe0wMAb6otOny&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfDO9NUvpAyztOXAyyLz8rP3gJDwU6k63tQd7CNKn_C9Ow&oe=6618F446	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435555462_1505598770367486_2137208280327899474_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ab0wHaYi2HEAb4TQRRU&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBaR9wGZXFXKVmWqR2-2fXLZgIpzfVXQA3mB6iI1AKQ7A&oe=6618EA8B			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011907	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		948723846751710	3	1.7774556594193E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456128020566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434644	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435875374_412230514747161_8583749459357338027_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1cs5WiNe0wMAb6otOny&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfDO9NUvpAyztOXAyyLz8rP3gJDwU6k63tQd7CNKn_C9Ow&oe=6618F446	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435555462_1505598770367486_2137208280327899474_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ab0wHaYi2HEAb4TQRRU&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBaR9wGZXFXKVmWqR2-2fXLZgIpzfVXQA3mB6iI1AKQ7A&oe=6618EA8B			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011908	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		948723846751710	3	1.7774556594193E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456128020566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434644	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435875374_412230514747161_8583749459357338027_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1cs5WiNe0wMAb6otOny&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfDO9NUvpAyztOXAyyLz8rP3gJDwU6k63tQd7CNKn_C9Ow&oe=6618F446	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435555462_1505598770367486_2137208280327899474_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ab0wHaYi2HEAb4TQRRU&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBaR9wGZXFXKVmWqR2-2fXLZgIpzfVXQA3mB6iI1AKQ7A&oe=6618EA8B			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011911	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1125252865291707		1.7774556594193E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456127910566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434612	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435409905_962173785259027_7664106718451257716_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=tJN9xuCQ4R4Ab7WqGdF&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfCHXSh5jzaHC4D5GhXQkS7ZDtaI6idrNvaZS1EwDfikiw&oe=6618CBA5	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434565495_795356515297217_4554994753977006082_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LJRLV007yesAb4EHYyI&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfCP7FoNnCO_eisexGR5EHUuiqsM7AXSD8qNsGUwaDTiLA&oe=6618E7A3			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011912	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1125252865291707		1.7774556594193E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456127910566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434612	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435409905_962173785259027_7664106718451257716_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=tJN9xuCQ4R4Ab7WqGdF&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfCHXSh5jzaHC4D5GhXQkS7ZDtaI6idrNvaZS1EwDfikiw&oe=6618CBA5	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434565495_795356515297217_4554994753977006082_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LJRLV007yesAb4EHYyI&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfCP7FoNnCO_eisexGR5EHUuiqsM7AXSD8qNsGUwaDTiLA&oe=6618E7A3			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011913	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		951377399833977	4	9.2279794600025E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120207252027240373		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/back-belt		1710787888	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433430779_1100597867859314_1565933061717575554_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OK6ZB1RHW1oAb764ETK&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfApTGS08w0Aw60k7091k23Bc9xqpyLhHP5R25s7wwRbng&oe=6618DE29	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433301059_7283641595055336_8371634356986773499_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OJEjbbz8I9wAb4t5ZDM&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfABYbK0ulyQZR4M-nFAcMZ19sNMNQq5xBe-Ypi97x4VMw&oe=6618CE2F			0	3	&quot;Back feels so much better immediately upon putting it on. Tighten it up and keep it on a few hours. It makes a huge difference in my day and in my life. Can&#039;t say enough good things about it. Just GREAT&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Catherine H. USA<br /> <br /> Fix your sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fbelt&amp;h=AT2i6phJ-KwYx0SZRc5_iK8K_HV5uu55CKS9emOgHSr3dKF62IbssBn1fCEWMNyh945kXi-Vk8f4fjnS9KaEDJA75YG9vVTmLYn4OSKWmbDiZAdtNRwIfYn6FwBjddbprY97aanwBfyZHbcVrmxdJQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/belt</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011916	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1156704299080262		8.5609174580727E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220160870267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203065	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426083368_1292144388317407_6117308157243415645_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nK2c3q5AQSUAb7UZlXV&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBXWTMkDshVLc3NBxUvLxf5v6hC2jNAmrV0ne78d44LFg&oe=6618D2CB	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426048764_741484727932469_8733166607838983927_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EyBeGTjHQpgAb7NCjre&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfANQBWRbTg6dhcYErNlxGRR2u2B3GBMD0uAoooSWpLUkQ&oe=6618FEC9			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT3u--d9MDlpxy8C_hr3pE17AikKfnE0PcrBP7h9C-BHlw8waEnZ3t_yrW5pepkDz2_7On8r5oIFagCXT-4smVF1NERwpRjQbi13_M4VOlPCDMqtxstlEZZbHjUGaqi-YhnwvFPGdgOzvHhcQOvfHg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011914	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1165757801115056		9.2279794600025E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120207252027240373		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/back-belt		1710787888	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433430779_1100597867859314_1565933061717575554_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OK6ZB1RHW1oAb764ETK&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfApTGS08w0Aw60k7091k23Bc9xqpyLhHP5R25s7wwRbng&oe=6618DE29	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433301059_7283641595055336_8371634356986773499_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OJEjbbz8I9wAb4t5ZDM&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfABYbK0ulyQZR4M-nFAcMZ19sNMNQq5xBe-Ypi97x4VMw&oe=6618CE2F			0	3	&quot;Back feels so much better immediately upon putting it on. Tighten it up and keep it on a few hours. It makes a huge difference in my day and in my life. Can&#039;t say enough good things about it. Just GREAT&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Catherine H. USA<br /> <br /> Fix your sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fbelt&amp;h=AT045BXvXPKe5zMyt9YWxVuYKpeYpME8nBtBQ58UJiQ7aCZ3M_e-sSM2ZT3HBRqcDHeksnjAc-bYFnrR2iy5etF5dglmtnktDU3IFa-KJvpvQCQAc7yII1MlEszpePmIku1wgWRx1r3lAVxNUw45_w" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/belt</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011918	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1089828708793732		9.6556832845522E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208257769200700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review1		1711903231	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433126495_1341517916516659_1375387747187725178_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=fFA-gVpAWasAb49Q1Cr&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfB08_U_aUZmFw-nb2uMrYUU1fmEc_8dLEIRHhaTlE06eg&oe=6618F8FB	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434585096_938548451283833_3192739238561692231_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=3TPH1JQjNVMAb4shJPX&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfAOXjMb8RxLNCPxw9ihG-fCFgORXVyZhsi6zdZQfdPHQw&oe=6618F591			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview1&amp;h=AT1siRS9e-sgW1dIxApXeby-TBICj5fxD5RRBeLspo0wWVjrxahLV88hxP7UFUVwZSW_1of3HOfKPT8fVAiaZkIWrnZnHSjeo03_UEKMwbQ7w5cPAfx6DUxZG5_mQjmdSl_olCGrHpU-pqh8e0CvVO633Gkr10MolW0" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="async">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review1</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011919	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1077768036628892	20	1.0942050251338E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282778810700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952453	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434202011_282623124929406_3995206914622639495_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2O-g9jXL8lwAb6SWKhX&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfBAhNzRwADcLp_yfiJLqPknJOxBUzIkpAHaO1DYL_xvIw&oe=6618EE78	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434317002_385404781072901_8599095148105735109_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=psUvQx8y7GAAb43kK_U&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfCi7G7FYgvozKeqAN6hzKi-PixLMThPoiajRQDxA4E76Q&oe=6618E893			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT07WVYW2CnO4OFvZnu9UW8XsZe_O7i0sNxhyqN1f089Ka-xrMEyseUoReGnT7BeHuC2JaesbsGYPUfkij-GVK0cHUeIioYbShYHtTrJ9jBKnRkKkHzp68PCUWTS2Xs6wtjGmPFU8_1ktkXGr-DxZw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011921	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1217616419645327	28	6.7339610486753E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220167750267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203069	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426052484_240005452492185_3721291503809034841_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=j2SxJ3Ck1iAAb5X7_7J&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCLTvRUM4J76duTYQrK3DhzKsEbjNEJvF_As09MjLgwdQ&oe=6618EE62	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426044557_7207337935971489_8646018470429303158_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_I21fZ54DB8Ab434lsx&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBnqPYLSqi7Nv55ueFWihsklYZV9jR2Jz4z9DEcvMQetA&oe=6618FA52			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT22y_w-KFnQltlG7scOmrCod5vbHltG2_DUCy60id-Od4xtrJlX_SNL4NCQeHnr1XXVIv8YAd9jc4V58UeP_5PCUn_ED98ybTE8HKwyMsHvHT8SMCoqNYoZzf8bjgAkoJfwUim6Er2mtMpx9usCZG4C4MtlJg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011923	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1225578078407937	17	1.0323063778891E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205613864800267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707982508	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426453262_1069733027571535_7368709732061625866_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=H2NRBKixJFsAb44J50V&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCBsRjC5AKpIRFNqtBV7PBn4zcGw95XeREYREPOHtNMKQ&oe=6618E40E	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426448522_7309072115802901_2233162788544120098_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=DncOGOf3En4Ab5t87Fa&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDhh41Qo1CMlIPaU8yZmhhcurqaIIT-qj5YaQHNHU8ESg&oe=6618CB99			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT1AUMionwli11KEBdy61Xtz5btUuG6DQXTkPFnSQXA2aQLRPGIROX-ibhWtUX9ODaPFu9TzG9GDdgvTn_9SYiBF-BYW8-zw7WqWrpoEYWzeTtVPmrw-QCuxeFuB8eXyvfQWSCt-Q6sb3sg_ja04l3PqFzGJuQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011928	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1667421750761061		1.0942050251338E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282778810700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952453	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434202011_282623124929406_3995206914622639495_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2O-g9jXL8lwAb5wZXbq&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfD_wZQtROE8H2jC7zg0ZK5SenvDlARk5CMDigMsP-8e3A&oe=6618EE78	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434317002_385404781072901_8599095148105735109_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=psUvQx8y7GAAb7HgiZR&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCAcj9p133OghthuJZEAsE-mq-pfj3Ifuk2Z5UHK14W8A&oe=6618E893			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT0rmvkdu0FbH6JaCZLNKpJrT_I669sfQFH5djdOBkypUN2SuZU9pveUuCGIuFgyuIyZlt55EXcHUjQrcD3zKFgyF-y5Sob0j5KL53uvjIyIfWspvqoh-xbH-ah472b021al9xr7_SoxxLB_kSF2zvHQz1ZC3w" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011929	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1350459159681892	25	3.0253075809374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282778840700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952451	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434711972_944514964004263_8760364007013536726_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FhC-UeghX7AAb4mtvyj&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBJhcHVxQYvSpsIHYgJFMZoCzHL2WyrSPiYi8g0nCP9zg&oe=6618E937	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434729868_1060481465040241_3995850918504974412_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pDkSyvrxIvwAb7p8kXC&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDj4d6dU1LRFPKCXK3KJ_D_6FhJ-ZCyo3OW6r9XbBHz5w&oe=6618CADA			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT3SYScNT9G9xwY5-CIqCYPmXNR-zHA53tfsqECsc3YrhFGxKKSqPA1Wb_4D_TWmFf7Ms0FKk_IFOyOgbno_w2Y4rUk_abNMhz0IQlz3XwX46wcsQaO7hBcVE1v3KBY21sox1qPB1ppLiUkju7oqKxz4thDjcw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011930	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1427573211462023		3.0253075809374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282778840700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952451	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434711972_944514964004263_8760364007013536726_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FhC-UeghX7AAb4mtvyj&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBJhcHVxQYvSpsIHYgJFMZoCzHL2WyrSPiYi8g0nCP9zg&oe=6618E937	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434729868_1060481465040241_3995850918504974412_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pDkSyvrxIvwAb7p8kXC&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDj4d6dU1LRFPKCXK3KJ_D_6FhJ-ZCyo3OW6r9XbBHz5w&oe=6618CADA			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT3vsY6vchQVe7pvXJM-fOok2KV3mxAGtz0fQMpMWms6NkdTOZpJmF-iVlQlO8pqnolFB_iGkw4nmxmi9dIBpjxtPJcrDjN9YtUakF7z4d1hbdI71JtokcdiDmLCRHmudtuc-gNG0fSwhVZhtUwzWptadgWndg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011931	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1867475317028255		3.0253075809374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282778840700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952451	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434711972_944514964004263_8760364007013536726_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FhC-UeghX7AAb4mtvyj&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBJhcHVxQYvSpsIHYgJFMZoCzHL2WyrSPiYi8g0nCP9zg&oe=6618E937	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434729868_1060481465040241_3995850918504974412_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pDkSyvrxIvwAb7p8kXC&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDj4d6dU1LRFPKCXK3KJ_D_6FhJ-ZCyo3OW6r9XbBHz5w&oe=6618CADA			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT3qynmZ4V22IqvSznX-5P7ubjv2N8l13bF1kxSks_3lqdIvwobHsAHlFUGfq55S9XY5fMTB-OEvlF1FYpZe0hNMXPU4U3i-OLxJdBQloyzTKmi2fKnskv9N_3mSrusz5TeX0YIYHdkmvkOkossub6xk2CFMKw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011935	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		2084519221932109		8.5609174580727E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220160870267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203065	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426083368_1292144388317407_6117308157243415645_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nK2c3q5AQSUAb4fviDZ&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBfZ8CHaNe3_yn4t5OMNt7_oZclxm-7E4HHuJShdpMpTw&oe=6618D2CB	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426048764_741484727932469_8733166607838983927_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EyBeGTjHQpgAb7w5ErM&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDoutRO1_4W790md6T1sC8SYCOAIstTkSdgADEGJpTunA&oe=6618FEC9			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT0odZumy7zfOzsqOwg2TJfAAIlJpm6DnJGgQGiyF1gYOg3LTHn6T1SSV2pPNbrQPZFXrjp8Dk1igv-mp0jVNo8_kJdDoU3yOtn3sb6GTcBDhYG-n4oaxll5S6PR472AZosh8Ytf_H2sA71Suf6x4VyAjgwR1Q" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011936	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		2358537917825125		8.5609174580727E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220160870267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203065	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426083368_1292144388317407_6117308157243415645_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nK2c3q5AQSUAb4fviDZ&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBfZ8CHaNe3_yn4t5OMNt7_oZclxm-7E4HHuJShdpMpTw&oe=6618D2CB	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426048764_741484727932469_8733166607838983927_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EyBeGTjHQpgAb7w5ErM&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDoutRO1_4W790md6T1sC8SYCOAIstTkSdgADEGJpTunA&oe=6618FEC9			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT0-5NH5TWhWreyraMQRLciWTGiJdfasnp7O79OXh9IvVRCEW_xhsRfbgQF2sgB-RXNW-AYhunP14NgGIqYE_IMEoPmxQ926jQyEAqYq6K9GhqGx1tcgiCuuKgDFBaGPcRaNbrkC6cd4cl1WSgbsBkpC3O_EdA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012159	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031130		455		3171049716362298		1.4161481159374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991866530556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436066	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435469427_969551514746319_1352512016931941054_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qdk3mMiY0EcAb57r-Yj&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCAE652RDUNBcBZscYi9lf6b7rtRbIfkIqrbTEcDjkOVw&oe=6618CF70	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435398373_944816146973278_5669807265841530422_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ja4gLH5SgaMAb7FNXvS&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAs0gAJCYzi4FzuzisK7kQLoRMtMWodJ_MejPvzkak_Uw&oe=6618DB5A			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011940	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1477016959877700	3	3.862077043277E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456128050566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434675	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435406834_451230944141619_195721418451814696_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=uG-0TdeDTbMAb5Dwoeq&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBSvkw1mJ6pRrEFAmdzST6xTkKQZhJXCYyrGxQFinsjnw&oe=6618DEF9	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434564562_464601659466915_1799849729401746483_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iCiKi3qgC0QAb5GX6Kd&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCk95TvYhtWKqCA9E3zPKzyHtGwoI5BWSLJDp7mM3aALQ&oe=6618D1F2			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011942	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1477016959877700	3	3.862077043277E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456128050566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434675	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435406834_451230944141619_195721418451814696_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=uG-0TdeDTbMAb5Dwoeq&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBSvkw1mJ6pRrEFAmdzST6xTkKQZhJXCYyrGxQFinsjnw&oe=6618DEF9	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434564562_464601659466915_1799849729401746483_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iCiKi3qgC0QAb5GX6Kd&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCk95TvYhtWKqCA9E3zPKzyHtGwoI5BWSLJDp7mM3aALQ&oe=6618D1F2			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011943	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1487314952140895	24	1.7129382558975E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282780720700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952484	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434564456_254729727720025_8653996814396470700_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cZCavximt3sAb48hg8h&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCEm302OuXIza8oj-HiLd3ihhs67RoDVaDWEsitTD45kQ&oe=6618EEA2	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434321320_443808208149980_4254635436550271353_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rEQlq7jR_s8Ab51FIqM&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBTnUzMaKySgr9d2zDPeMytMcHmDf6rU_p0DZ6pA1ZYgw&oe=6618E057			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT0tXftOTtrlusgTTLwGcVM9fIqD9dWd73Zq6v9M0gQN3ur79M6qEwTgZpAIwGBHCEpvRQmNhh6VBQJ2LzrVA-vGOumbijnj3D_OpMvhPvgmqs2Huja0zOzo8e3_0VxoCd8mONHnd537-sHNAZ5s87Km8Emvsg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011949	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1584180495712173	21	7.7802413422044E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120207965395480700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review1		1711395908	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434554213_7171089576342334_5203115991957378493_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_m8h1DBs83EAb5i64JL&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCnhYtY-l7rQsPeEn4HlBZDPWk5yd0S1yFOHMzG8OMFPg&oe=6618F9C7	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434190019_963674471856059_1471153632305090285_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4i4tVbFlkicAb5zVcy9&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfChLjg61eWrBagQ1T6Ut9AUMTlfSR49kXiBkyWuO1i5Lw&oe=6618FFA6			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview1&amp;h=AT3gYRzKVhe3pZE10TZJs98xfQ02jO_JanP0CiTEiVz10A6zXJ6ihvWXIwFW-lV4dAnP3h_ApgNzzmIkGesKiA3v1TKd41gCQ0-MZOy9fJlo7JeryR4_Qbh8T83RFaIeVtCce1-SP37rY_4ildVK8EnxWvA8s3HHokTkAJ1P78A" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="async">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review1</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011950	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1861378107655999	23	9.5414933621488E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282780610700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952455	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434388654_779834000781894_4670603203938255480_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4-BtrIW8Q_4Ab6t47yk&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfANh8mZ60m1xEpkby6S176QuObXw93JoKxgi9-dJ1UuHQ&oe=6618CB57	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434483238_446547007814659_2858562101180441933_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yepJeL4ESCQAb4koRJT&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCdVfN2ih7UY3cFZ_yi2RM6vjB9XlcMbjhDgS5NLNt4ow&oe=6618DCCB			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT2b0IPSDNGA1HPxvXBW94DJCWzC5IXW0EDvJKijHb1V4Uh-R6wURu0j3uhSCORgMMD65bIpRSPn0ceqdIG0wAjNBw1wuVmex7A7-0kEs3vo5bjjTUF24dXqFQEbTyQQwPRTIhJWrcPDmDM0B1DKBCT8rJePOw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011951	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		2487889224731537	24	9.5531300960184E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282782300700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952457	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433140173_1553418555451543_4139454794426308711_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=14Do8ETdi9wAb7f_Ejd&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDAT2vjZT9oKlwJ0mv4OHuD4sMAZ-sw-pUC_6AaRMaK3Q&oe=6618FCD3	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434552321_939462890886300_5508909862030221813_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QBuBszi-G5gAb5QXRxE&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBLa1u-pNtsO7oj9llxHO_IM1XDwetJqjwTBtjX_mpoJQ&oe=6618D931			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT0aLAsXt489RlJycYC9pyvpFTCpxXdq8kAjPX4CA5upDmVtJB30Gdd48d45-EL3G4peXrms9S4peQn4H7JiRttSAEQcklS1PD1LqhtFHIcNSbDWNQZ0iQt8vhcl9JsgCA39R3iw-sWxP4XjBth7gAaPpB8MGg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011952	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		3003454903123553		9.5531300960184E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282782300700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952457	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433140173_1553418555451543_4139454794426308711_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=14Do8ETdi9wAb7f_Ejd&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDAT2vjZT9oKlwJ0mv4OHuD4sMAZ-sw-pUC_6AaRMaK3Q&oe=6618FCD3	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434552321_939462890886300_5508909862030221813_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QBuBszi-G5gAb5QXRxE&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBLa1u-pNtsO7oj9llxHO_IM1XDwetJqjwTBtjX_mpoJQ&oe=6618D931			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT3O8peLKfF2T0ngFGg79Lsa0JA-7litN-QbvIa5matscWPOtPnJ1VgfSOYD2hUwlYulGVsg3Gp1RAnPlz68TlktlRwrZ-33ExUUEpWSqr96DpK_vslfXmKcabtYmtpHJfwQSPVIEJ3ZKhmdph2uHfmtX1Zxug" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011954	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		3106285529501367	3	3.862077043277E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456130420566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434650	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435088018_443362594932293_366995272920784178_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=BZPd1dKILqwAb4BMZlG&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCjJqwMlSDANIpexrEjgnXt8CkI4bNzmq7be8OnLl_G1g&oe=6618F319	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423716068_2440794129457863_8647640298136629582_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jrNs8cKGAwYAb6bhkmn&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfADZDucKMZd9wDBTwlza4874vMUwkCzg8Afa26jpMREbg&oe=6618CA56			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011955	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		3106285529501367	3	3.862077043277E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456130420566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434650	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435088018_443362594932293_366995272920784178_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=BZPd1dKILqwAb4BMZlG&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCjJqwMlSDANIpexrEjgnXt8CkI4bNzmq7be8OnLl_G1g&oe=6618F319	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423716068_2440794129457863_8647640298136629582_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jrNs8cKGAwYAb6bhkmn&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfADZDucKMZd9wDBTwlza4874vMUwkCzg8Afa26jpMREbg&oe=6618CA56			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011957	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		3374286796203423	20	1.0942050251338E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282778810700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952453	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434202011_282623124929406_3995206914622639495_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2O-g9jXL8lwAb7dg5GH&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAj_NhAJeClKj2MYXaZ2xVTaa2wLnLgvj4CHHnN9bGv4Q&oe=6618EE78	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434317002_385404781072901_8599095148105735109_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=psUvQx8y7GAAb52CMUq&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBG009NAthPFH0Tt8pm0KRkneXQ8i3_VTwaYPfrcHOhXg&oe=6618E893			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT35a4Y7ebXWI9OvU2hEfycDO0wnm5c7soaOvj5fomg4Vz1Mplb8mhIbWAZF3VNx7G_6t0JgeyIseXbVh3xSoj14Cn1op2J4YbegtMAWlHK4m6-fGD_-76Q73WZ3ejLZ0Mm4NULp1VBfTWcwyJbcn0Mldwu-I-5Xoh8HPw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011958	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		7258066440977747	25	3.0253075809374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282778840700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952451	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434711972_944514964004263_8760364007013536726_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FhC-UeghX7AAb4eSVkp&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBKoHYS7mb96hbSahSFthGyq3CO3oYVRav_KiD_Jc3gKw&oe=6618E937	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434729868_1060481465040241_3995850918504974412_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pDkSyvrxIvwAb7A2-6M&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBUxoprkEygrFsS_uFCeFq4Kj6ovXNxARaMd5XxWbStAA&oe=6618CADA			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT2-ju7uX-6yfKhfGSQ1H0Y3WEo2OHerA-58UO0Sr5nbTdsJdOLWwK3CtQRb1VxOL6yF_D5LaUMjjmZk7A2aCwdHeXMS9M5q89s3f9bCUCm83BcUBp4lLy1iL8OV6Xv4eWP2XEd0BRa4XjIBi4KHiWa2FxlQ_Gw4Piag1g" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011959	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		7510796005648684	24	1.7129382558975E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282780720700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952484	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434564456_254729727720025_8653996814396470700_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cZCavximt3sAb7mts4B&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDp6HJkY3ZIY0pxAhXObO0fz62CMyJenHqHYEUs-gTTTA&oe=6618EEA2	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434321320_443808208149980_4254635436550271353_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rEQlq7jR_s8Ab6--EgD&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDn47KhE5abiecRtM7jeRs-Nj_fyDMRB031dbKl-5J3MQ&oe=6618E057			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT1PmxLPbFNnChQ6LxEiCUWcqwtCtu4ys0Ma1YocIA2M9ehtMVDADp9EHQPqC1uJCSdrVN5VEbzSu_Hz6nu5LKNfMH6VfUAWepHdGj7TuS74BSOYPdHJDEKGIRk0kSJnQpXEoWTwQxgm0viftQX9BxnAXR2N6ZeqjWe2aw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011961	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031130		455		795365721990683	1	3.5736432728382E+14		1712473200	regular_page		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	1	657489381126398		0	Slightly Rude			120209846651640116		slightlyrude.com	Shop Now		NONE	dco	{{product.name}}	Expect 2-4 Days for us to Hand Prepare Your OrderOrders ship from California 9oz Soy Blended Wax, Hand Poured in USA Color: Natural (No Dyes), wax imperfections normal Material: Hand Poured Vegan Soy Coconut Wax Size: 9 oz.; 2.75" (W or Diameter) x 3.5" (H with lid), 9" (Circumference) Burn Time: 50...	https://slightlyrude.com/collections/mothers-day/products/keep-moms-last-nerve-is-on-fire-candle		1712454108	6.574893811264E+14	Slightly Rude	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433941803_1083181362785911_6728077725554803221_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=lealLU_JOyIAb5uaSjR&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBamndzvuxpOuwGZIHpPL0ZtCD9bNxhL64O8Eg3ExrhLQ&oe=6618F666	person_profile	0	Slightly Rude	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434412022_765565515551805_3609825885419909206_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=TCMwMbl2HaQAb7_ZpfF&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDfQGzOnjCyJUIhD5knGIqwaIzkTkM3rnbBnTDlWVcKPA&oe=6618E76E			0	3	This made my Mom laugh so hard! Smells Like Moms Last Nerve is on Fire Get your funny candle here -> https://slightlyrude.com/collections/mothers-day/products/keep-moms-last-nerve-is-on-fire-candle		Slightly Rude		11114	https://facebook.com/SlightlyRudeCo	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011969	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031130		455		972140010494861	1	2.4848196134862E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	651290135375600		0	The Human Body Shop			120207507146450657		www.instagram.com	Send message		NONE	video			http://www.instagram.com/		1712471955	6.512901353756E+14	The Human Body Shop	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435549800_1384327162272802_896699492979335809_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Gt4EEnv08uUAb7GyU2I&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCFO8vLQQhKot5o4RWg7kvUf_bz1wjGtqL0QpjZhlh2Vg&oe=6618E86C	person_profile	0	The Human Body Shop	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434558969_868776251682769_6538049209395682230_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1IPnuE-BSrQAb40A04P&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCExGtU3EOlikX83gwl4VlK93Y_i-LSJ-9KEmOF8SRsSA&oe=6618DC9E			0	3	Do you or someone you know experience sciatic pain? Sciatica is often caused by: <br /> <br /> ❌ Excessive Sitting<br /> ❌ Inadequate/Improper Movement <br /> ❌ Hip Imbalances (weak gluteals or restrictions)<br /> ❌ Weak/inhibited Abdominals<br /> ❌ Overactive Hamstrings (Hamstring Dominance) <br /> ❌ imbalances with other Leg Muscles (Tight TFL, Psoas, Adductors)<br /> ❌ ... and even FAULTY BREATHING PATTERNS! <br /> <br /> If you’re experiencing sciatica and it’s been a chronic problem, you more than likely have to combine soft tissue therapy with other adjustments in lifestyle (like stretching and mobilizing, corrective exercise, and diet and nutrition) <br /> <br /> If you want help with addressing sciatica and any other muscle that is contributing to your pain/tension, send me a message or contact me at 951-990-3185 for more details<br /> <br /> Look forward to hearing from you 🙂🙌<br /> <br /> #triggerpointtherapy #deeptissue #triggerpoints #myofascialrelease #sportsmassage #massage #massagetherapy #sportsmassagetherapist #triggerpoint #triggerpoints #triggerpointmassage #neuromusculartherapy #perriscalifornia #perris #menifee #menifeecalifornia #temecula #temeculacalifornia #lakelsinore #lakeperris #murrieta #murrietacalifornia #hemet #hemetcalifornia #morenovalley #riversidecaliforina #riversidecounty #riversideca		The Human Body Shop		202	https://facebook.com/TheHumanBodyShopLLC	0		INSTAGRAM_MESSAGE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011985	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031130		455		434571719062456	1	3.8164908471249E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	2064393377185860		0	The New Find			120208153345880676		www.thenewfind.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Get Paingone Plus up to 40% Off Today	✅ 60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://thenewfind.com/blogs/featured/paingone		1711480699	2.0643933771859E+15	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433123868_2120823951606953_4157928611574099515_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aM-jJ8ErJVMAb68m_0z&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAkSoXN7gT-hAKQhF-l9uPScYxXC82Ub-N-eIULlO4DCA&oe=6618FA6B	person_profile	0	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433139266_940667021037728_4572525074999307828_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=c-mfiVJylkwAb5gr_qf&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfB6GYpiQqG2jv6EAOM5H8JlGetz6majrozcaBChCzF04g&oe=6618D7C8			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &quot;Bought the Paingone Plus to help with my shoulder pain. It does exactly as advertised as I can target the specific muscles and areas that are causing me issues. I was very surprised at how powerful it is and I can even use it on my piriformis. I have a Tens unit with the multiple sticky pads that I had been using but this is so much quicker and easier (not to mention cleaner). Its so great to just be able to grab it and do a little therapy as opposed to a big drawn out process. I would definitely recommend it!&quot; - John P.<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Paingone Plus is a small pen-shaped TENS device that quickly and effectively relieves acute and chronic pain anywhere, all naturally 😌. It&#039;s 100% drug-free and can be used all day every day!<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> 💯 Over 300+ 5-Star Reviews &amp; Counting!<br /> 👨‍⚕ Scientifically Proven TENS Tech, Doctor Created &amp; FDA Cleared<br /> 🙌 Relieves Back, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hand, Foot, Wrist, and Arm Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Cramps, Athletic Pain &amp; More<br /> 🌿 100% Drug-Free, Safe &amp; Effective<br /> 💎 Reusable and Built to Last for Years<br /> ✈ Portable, Wireless &amp; No Charging Required<br /> 👉 As Seen On: NBC, NEWSnet, FOX &amp; More<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Click ‘LEARN MORE’ to claim your discount with a risk-free 60 day trial!		The New Find		35481	https://facebook.com/thenewfind	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011989	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031130		455		913383960538948	1	6.8085724192049E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	2064393377185860		0	The New Find			120208546269200676		www.thenewfind.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Get Paingone Plus up to 40% Off Today	✅ 60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://thenewfind.com/blogs/featured/paingone		1712405329	2.0643933771859E+15	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436410377_3824940524407241_6607707771513829801_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=h0xUvtsEXwwAb4DgFqx&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDMXrDozWVe4YND2OOSG5UWrePgHa2tTrU_4tEbR4Zbhw&oe=6618F6C4	person_profile	0	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436625562_934384458379132_1926836868905841850_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VE4E48fn_TwAb7q90Dw&_nc_oc=AdhLJuEM94DQMKtzNPaeD4ntTwrNJGTpZ82AUJ_MGaRY48crvvcD1UhyVkrijoBdZesUg8h2myJ2k9X36CO8-5uz&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfChHNmMyArA2K98mLMhwEJdMgSVYROMo7Zk-A7TiJmCag&oe=6618E748			0	3	This is the most meaningful gift 💝 for loved ones who suffer from chronic pain like arthritis, sciatica, joint pain, body aches, nerve pain and more.<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Paingone Plus is a small pen-shaped TENS device that quickly and effectively relieves acute and chronic pain anywhere, all naturally 😌. It&#039;s 100% drug-free and can be used all day every day!<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> 💯 Over 2,000,000 Sold &amp; Counting!<br /> 👨‍⚕ Scientifically Proven TENS Tech, Doctor Created &amp; FDA Cleared<br /> 🙌 Relieves Back, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hand, Foot, Wrist, and Arm Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Cramps, &amp; More<br /> 🌿 100% Drug-Free, Safe &amp; Effective<br /> 💎 Reusable and Built to Last for Years<br /> ✈ Portable, Wireless &amp; No Charging Required<br /> 👉 As Seen On: NBC, NEWSnet, FOX &amp; More<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &quot;Bought the Paingone Plus to help with my shoulder pain. It does exactly as advertised as I can target the specific muscles and areas that are causing me issues. I was very surprised at how powerful it is and I can even use it on my piriformis. I would definitely recommend it!&quot; - John P.<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Click &#039;LEARN MORE&#039; to see why thousands of people around the world are RAVING about Paingone Plus!		The New Find		35481	https://facebook.com/thenewfind	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011994	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		1859224231180268	1	1.6223040319689E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	2064393377185860		0	The New Find			120208153317750676		www.thenewfind.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Get Paingone Plus up to 40% Off Today	✅ 60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://thenewfind.com/blogs/featured/paingone		1711480668	2.0643933771859E+15	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434168378_437666378699541_1660041734704586285_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=koTwCPI2JFsAb7Air6_&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDosCYu4FaLgJmX-oVYV12IIMt5pEEJFfh848KbXVWgDw&oe=6618FCC5	person_profile	0	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434155117_381214044881194_4852464730452482174_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=RtLqIyXfeVkAb7Ex2Pl&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBcugXGtQuqcil8iTzS-HRHLQRvZPMCXCQOgedp0tvXBA&oe=6618FE4F			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &quot;Bought the Paingone Plus to help with my shoulder pain. It does exactly as advertised as I can target the specific muscles and areas that are causing me issues. I was very surprised at how powerful it is and I can even use it on my piriformis. I have a Tens unit with the multiple sticky pads that I had been using but this is so much quicker and easier (not to mention cleaner). Its so great to just be able to grab it and do a little therapy as opposed to a big drawn out process. I would definitely recommend it!&quot; - John P.<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Paingone Plus is a small pen-shaped TENS device that quickly and effectively relieves acute and chronic pain anywhere, all naturally 😌. It&#039;s 100% drug-free and can be used all day every day!<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> 💯 Over 300+ 5-Star Reviews &amp; Counting!<br /> 👨‍⚕ Scientifically Proven TENS Tech, Doctor Created &amp; FDA Cleared<br /> 🙌 Relieves Back, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hand, Foot, Wrist, and Arm Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Cramps, Athletic Pain &amp; More<br /> 🌿 100% Drug-Free, Safe &amp; Effective<br /> 💎 Reusable and Built to Last for Years<br /> ✈ Portable, Wireless &amp; No Charging Required<br /> 👉 As Seen On: NBC, NEWSnet, FOX &amp; More<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Click ‘LEARN MORE’ to claim your discount with a risk-free 60 day trial!		The New Find		35481	https://facebook.com/thenewfind	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011991	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		1485970881994228	1	4.4935654742969E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	2064393377185860		0	The New Find			120208153362560676		www.thenewfind.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Get Paingone Plus up to 40% Off Today	✅ 60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://thenewfind.com/blogs/featured/paingone		1711480714	2.0643933771859E+15	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434146564_7174875685900046_9105967325922929485_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=t9FtlvE4imsAb5Uv8Ha&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDUnf16JwJQylFVFPLVmvHjL-NS_-0WwM7ybfasXLA6cw&oe=6618E4B3	person_profile	0	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434370892_658192769733254_4314806232537199828_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=W6eadKnAkCoAb44w-is&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfByZpc4zasaofWxvRu_HzQVEWrL92Uxl0JvEPLe5nvKCg&oe=6618E62C			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &quot;Bought the Paingone Plus to help with my shoulder pain. It does exactly as advertised as I can target the specific muscles and areas that are causing me issues. I was very surprised at how powerful it is and I can even use it on my piriformis. I have a Tens unit with the multiple sticky pads that I had been using but this is so much quicker and easier (not to mention cleaner). Its so great to just be able to grab it and do a little therapy as opposed to a big drawn out process. I would definitely recommend it!&quot; - John P.<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Paingone Plus is a small pen-shaped TENS device that quickly and effectively relieves acute and chronic pain anywhere, all naturally 😌. It&#039;s 100% drug-free and can be used all day every day!<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> 💯 Over 300+ 5-Star Reviews &amp; Counting!<br /> 👨‍⚕ Scientifically Proven TENS Tech, Doctor Created &amp; FDA Cleared<br /> 🙌 Relieves Back, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hand, Foot, Wrist, and Arm Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Cramps, Athletic Pain &amp; More<br /> 🌿 100% Drug-Free, Safe &amp; Effective<br /> 💎 Reusable and Built to Last for Years<br /> ✈ Portable, Wireless &amp; No Charging Required<br /> 👉 As Seen On: NBC, NEWSnet, FOX &amp; More<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Click ‘LEARN MORE’ to claim your discount with a risk-free 60 day trial!		The New Find		35481	https://facebook.com/thenewfind	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011995	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		3552231825092260	1	1.5131539692401E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	2064393377185860		0	The New Find			120208153312000676		www.thenewfind.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Get Paingone Plus up to 40% Off Today	✅ 60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://thenewfind.com/blogs/featured/paingone		1711480660	2.0643933771859E+15	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434077695_266751833152122_372653173945537956_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=BZMQtHQ1OT4Ab5OrSxY&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDaNWEEaskuQNfBEonjeAu8SbtdDKGCitewHsUCNf4JcA&oe=6618F862	person_profile	0	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434390001_252448827943916_7125458910880126437_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mlEE8OIu3pQAb6h43nw&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAUzAy6oUFu8ry8X7aJ-EwjSQsqGd91JPgl5yGwKEtv2A&oe=6618FB68			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &quot;Bought the Paingone Plus to help with my shoulder pain. It does exactly as advertised as I can target the specific muscles and areas that are causing me issues. I was very surprised at how powerful it is and I can even use it on my piriformis. I have a Tens unit with the multiple sticky pads that I had been using but this is so much quicker and easier (not to mention cleaner). Its so great to just be able to grab it and do a little therapy as opposed to a big drawn out process. I would definitely recommend it!&quot; - John P.<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Paingone Plus is a small pen-shaped TENS device that quickly and effectively relieves acute and chronic pain anywhere, all naturally 😌. It&#039;s 100% drug-free and can be used all day every day!<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> 💯 Over 300+ 5-Star Reviews &amp; Counting!<br /> 👨‍⚕ Scientifically Proven TENS Tech, Doctor Created &amp; FDA Cleared<br /> 🙌 Relieves Back, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hand, Foot, Wrist, and Arm Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Cramps, Athletic Pain &amp; More<br /> 🌿 100% Drug-Free, Safe &amp; Effective<br /> 💎 Reusable and Built to Last for Years<br /> ✈ Portable, Wireless &amp; No Charging Required<br /> 👉 As Seen On: NBC, NEWSnet, FOX &amp; More<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Click ‘LEARN MORE’ to claim your discount with a risk-free 60 day trial!		The New Find		35481	https://facebook.com/thenewfind	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011999	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		409202601657392	1	1.4576363215091E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	175537252604114		0	Nerve Renew			120207281581440303		nerverenew.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Try Nerve Renew FREE This Week ONLY!	“I ordered nerve renew and before I finished one month’s supply my feet and legs started feeling much better!” -Guy C. NERVE RENEW Trusted By 389,000+ People Worldwide “I ordered nerve renew and before I finished one month’s supply my feet and legs started feeling much better!” -Guy C. N...	https://nerverenew.com/pages/nerve-renew-story-hook-angles		1709758326	1.7553725260411E+14	Nerve Renew	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/429810914_421786753632766_4336529827841970807_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2kwgw5ts5-AAb6uKHGx&_nc_oc=Adisfvek5x2GqF4gPsXvd5OMNbgqmLZ2iYjKNPN5RY_1sWedm5xEG5HKFHe6F_WQNJlT4Xx14Tr9VMXaZKi_97Ij&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfChrMjxE7AmJivzUGBTmJ28moBIf6t06Gx8uiq-ktBEiA&oe=6618DBB7	person_profile	0	Nerve Renew	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/429779904_395359749772488_2933379539212382868_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=W7LAleX_Fa8Ab45KGvp&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCyQ7k7ILVF6AjunkBH5YQ4Z1NRj4B6CBtksWO_kMnF3A&oe=6618CE40			0	3	🛑Don&#039;t let nerve discomfort steal your joy!<br /> <br /> THIS WEEK ONLY, we&#039;re offering an EXCLUSIVE chance to try Nerve Renew for FREE for two weeks!<br /> <br /> ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️<br /> “My feet were burning so bad right under the toes, depriving me of sleep. I now take only one capsule of Nerve Renew, and my life changed for the better. Thank you for this product.” - Helga T. <br /> <br /> Treat your nerves and wallet this holiday season with this incredible deal ➡️ <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnerverenew.com%2Fpages%2Fnerve-renew-story-hook-angles&amp;h=AT2_vtwvmRxXyTZHlIb2Rp84pg8FfszhnOgZVBy2hbVcNREOMlseU-sUaoBBxhuspsVmKRygZTc5kwnqhHpd1r12to-Tr4-50Hpf384NzqygBm_fN0i1pHZdq8EagEvxMIT55maKYnzaAhQOtfZYsaW_hXmrAMcKz9T_tA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://nerverenew.com/pages/nerve-renew-story-hook-angles</a>		Nerve Renew		102275	https://facebook.com/NerveHealthGroup	0		LEARN_MORE						1709712000		View Edit Delete
1012003	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		1448878345728950		5.9547227946814E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000675080431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712464488	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434036739_283106938179827_8330904914246388132_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cYgTrC9I4BIAb6SDI0N&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDg84RS8A5TmKn4DCHO84IeZ4JxAP-w9dwscNK8XthAaA&oe=6618E65E	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434160138_968861587483310_7237592780619735024_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=IeFR1577g9QAb7Rba-T&_nc_oc=Adge42gl_8qJ-Y8_pd731VMt1BrVrzQqsNHQNPvztZxupMSvfysiDx0SnILGo83v4Mu3DvPtsEnClxWIP_RdNsL_&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA9kpZe_0KDGMASJ0Zjkh6irx6_eOwEg3FmYPMEcEr3_Q&oe=6618DF3D			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012004	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		1482097292742879		5.9547227946814E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000675240431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290127	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435659976_1105800553810121_7320616922149620590_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=SmUR2lq7thIAb5LcVdk&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAGZ63g8yAppR6cC-bk9_5He1ic_5LOZPLuQxpN9vmCFw&oe=6618F6EF	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434836755_842480101022554_801223243027277682_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rnE7wW5x1KUAb4QZK8u&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDICNhZpeet4GtyIa3PMQUAIkf9v23gBFYVQ1CGb-Ougw&oe=6618F9A5			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012005	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		736159741968571		5.9547227946814E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000675080431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712464488	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434036739_283106938179827_8330904914246388132_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cYgTrC9I4BIAb6SDI0N&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDg84RS8A5TmKn4DCHO84IeZ4JxAP-w9dwscNK8XthAaA&oe=6618E65E	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434160138_968861587483310_7237592780619735024_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=IeFR1577g9QAb7Rba-T&_nc_oc=Adge42gl_8qJ-Y8_pd731VMt1BrVrzQqsNHQNPvztZxupMSvfysiDx0SnILGo83v4Mu3DvPtsEnClxWIP_RdNsL_&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA9kpZe_0KDGMASJ0Zjkh6irx6_eOwEg3FmYPMEcEr3_Q&oe=6618DF3D			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012006	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		935396011452831		5.9547227946814E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000675240431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290127	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435659976_1105800553810121_7320616922149620590_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=SmUR2lq7thIAb5LcVdk&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAGZ63g8yAppR6cC-bk9_5He1ic_5LOZPLuQxpN9vmCFw&oe=6618F6EF	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434836755_842480101022554_801223243027277682_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rnE7wW5x1KUAb4QZK8u&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDICNhZpeet4GtyIa3PMQUAIkf9v23gBFYVQ1CGb-Ougw&oe=6618F9A5			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012007	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		947224803790486		5.9547227946814E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000675080431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712464488	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434036739_283106938179827_8330904914246388132_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cYgTrC9I4BIAb6SDI0N&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDg84RS8A5TmKn4DCHO84IeZ4JxAP-w9dwscNK8XthAaA&oe=6618E65E	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434160138_968861587483310_7237592780619735024_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=IeFR1577g9QAb7Rba-T&_nc_oc=Adge42gl_8qJ-Y8_pd731VMt1BrVrzQqsNHQNPvztZxupMSvfysiDx0SnILGo83v4Mu3DvPtsEnClxWIP_RdNsL_&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA9kpZe_0KDGMASJ0Zjkh6irx6_eOwEg3FmYPMEcEr3_Q&oe=6618DF3D			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012008	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		1119801819210628		5.9547227946814E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000675080431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712464488	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434036739_283106938179827_8330904914246388132_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cYgTrC9I4BIAb6SDI0N&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDg84RS8A5TmKn4DCHO84IeZ4JxAP-w9dwscNK8XthAaA&oe=6618E65E	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434160138_968861587483310_7237592780619735024_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=IeFR1577g9QAb7Rba-T&_nc_oc=Adge42gl_8qJ-Y8_pd731VMt1BrVrzQqsNHQNPvztZxupMSvfysiDx0SnILGo83v4Mu3DvPtsEnClxWIP_RdNsL_&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA9kpZe_0KDGMASJ0Zjkh6irx6_eOwEg3FmYPMEcEr3_Q&oe=6618DF3D			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012098	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031131		455		771446438275633	3	8.1966663339901E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991882830556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436095	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436415629_394606626686300_5092778283832692152_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aJx3LXJid0sAb7UEuAy&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC0xtPv2JEjPiN_zHao9skMF6UAkVFOUSMH83N6HDtu7w&oe=6618D4AD	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435987370_767323488838695_2421363300744074662_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2yXTDmIfrlkAb7HlVvD&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBGn4ws5jZmbAMH1cl7lqNhkRz9_EcIC1-jgN9HhgUU9A&oe=6618D56A			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012010	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		390006723914565		5.9547227946814E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000675240431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290127	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435659976_1105800553810121_7320616922149620590_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=SmUR2lq7thIAb5LcVdk&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAGZ63g8yAppR6cC-bk9_5He1ic_5LOZPLuQxpN9vmCFw&oe=6618F6EF	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434836755_842480101022554_801223243027277682_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rnE7wW5x1KUAb4QZK8u&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDICNhZpeet4GtyIa3PMQUAIkf9v23gBFYVQ1CGb-Ougw&oe=6618F9A5			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012161	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031131		455		3171049716362298		1.4161481159374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991866530556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436066	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435469427_969551514746319_1352512016931941054_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qdk3mMiY0EcAb57r-Yj&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCAE652RDUNBcBZscYi9lf6b7rtRbIfkIqrbTEcDjkOVw&oe=6618CF70	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435398373_944816146973278_5669807265841530422_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ja4gLH5SgaMAb7FNXvS&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAs0gAJCYzi4FzuzisK7kQLoRMtMWodJ_MejPvzkak_Uw&oe=6618DB5A			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012163	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031131		455		1782524348840741		7.6219606587519E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	259519097238249		0	Revoget			120212614272210386		revoget.com	Shop now		NONE	video	Goodbye Hip Pain & Sciatica	FREE Shipping on Every Order – No Minimum Purchase Required!	https://revoget.com/products/improved-leg-pillow		1711410138	2.5951909723825E+14	Revoget	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434474208_779059570466802_8019342098884275567_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZDCc5g5zty0Ab5sOprp&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDMsCBLnKpMaKsFdLWpHKH7RxtDLk0U4Q6oJjgccKiRWQ&oe=6618FC03	person_profile	0	Revoget	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431546891_1233675404272312_3057039021100755130_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=xU85Pw2fI5oAb72Opne&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfC5evw9Czwl3WZzjyeFp75SIdmkAsEIQmKflr1fffqUOA&oe=6618F7A5			0	3	Side-Sleepers: Sciatica or Hip Pain?<br /> <br /> Side sleeping without proper support can cause misalignment of the spine, leading to sharp pain in the hips, lower back, and legs.<br /> <br /> Ignoring this can lead to more serious issues like sciatic nerve damage, chronic pain, and, in the worst scenario - high-risk surgery.<br /> <br /> It’s important to get the right support to prevent worsening and relieve any existing discomfort.<br /> <br /> That’s why a top physical therapist helped develop the Revoget Pillow.<br /> <br /> ✅ The Revoget Alignment Pillow is designed to:<br /> ➡️ Relieve hip, lower back &amp; sciatica pain<br /> ➡️ Prevent painful bone-on-bone rubbing<br /> ➡️ Align the spine ALL night<br /> <br /> Why not just use a ‘regular’ pillow? Two reasons:<br /> <br /> 1. A regular pillow provides some relief, but it usually won’t stay in place during your night.<br /> 2. More importantly; regular pillows are designed to support your head/neck, and not your hips, legs, or knees.<br /> <br /> The Revoget Pillow includes a soft elastic strap and is designed to fit between the legs.<br /> <br /> Within just a few days, you’ll get back to uninterrupted nights and enjoying life free of pain.<br /> <br /> 🎁 With Revoget, you&#039;re covered by our 60-Night Money-Back Guarantee. If you&#039;re not fully satisfied, you&#039;ll get your money back.<br /> <br /> Get yours now totally risk-free with up to 42% OFF → <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frevoget.com%2Fproducts%2Fimproved-leg-pillow&amp;h=AT0WChRlR2tP3tGTrIwUmaPjBPXKtN2VkAi8BOD1xGQ_6f0O73WP0pUGYBEYVAQD0b8NVhIb2mbCC92aLT9qaXHocHYg_n7EDSNjkGqG9NNNDhsbnKczFiX9g3jkpC0H3UnVLWQlMpbU_plNi7KFEw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://revoget.com/products/improved-leg-pillow</a>		Revoget		300	https://facebook.com/revoget	0		SHOP_NOW						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012165	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031131		455		1459457391639019	3	1.1255306454248E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991857910556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436075	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435302032_333077876442072_8877602396867086952_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iKJ35QdJTXMAb7qMpy7&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAzK7JhevyGnlCPsjqaCrmjDQdn3z_VwL3nfa6YYIg6Ng&oe=6618F629	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436277802_440209388667844_3812079346424513429_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=lnvJy9jgy3MAb7t5CqN&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAKs_xqJGPrR7oD7mEOrBilu2Vox5SnLN5U_igx8-3GdA&oe=6618E506			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012256	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031131		455		350869190742170	1	9.5591858906409E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	248989434973219		0	Gabriela Alves			120209156386840211		www.goodhealth.life	Watch More		NONE	dco	Free presentation clicking here!	{{product.description}}	https://completehealth.life/psd1/?&subid=CA1PRO-CJ2-23		1712453159	2.4898943497322E+14	Gabriela Alves	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421931038_1068911674409263_8670210477962736540_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=GXXbIrj-qTYAb6TnFaY&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCDjzjnkr2PSoZmLez62KnQe1z9wg29pIFBZSRLBpfxNA&oe=6618D31E	person_profile	0	Gabriela Alves	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434035900_342754378295640_4329616191027765173_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ys4sJlIMDqcAb6ygmPc&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAEtgylIgcQxoa4gHst3faAwmMVP5vnmKPG8HaKly1LNQ&oe=6618F422			0	3	😱I threw metformin in the trash after my neighbor showed me this...		Gabriela Alves		9	https://facebook.com/61557974782020	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012166	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031131		455		1459457391639019	3	1.1255306454248E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991857910556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436075	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435302032_333077876442072_8877602396867086952_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iKJ35QdJTXMAb7qMpy7&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAzK7JhevyGnlCPsjqaCrmjDQdn3z_VwL3nfa6YYIg6Ng&oe=6618F629	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436277802_440209388667844_3812079346424513429_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=lnvJy9jgy3MAb7t5CqN&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAKs_xqJGPrR7oD7mEOrBilu2Vox5SnLN5U_igx8-3GdA&oe=6618E506			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012167	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031131		455		1459457391639019	3	1.1255306454248E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991857910556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436075	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435302032_333077876442072_8877602396867086952_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iKJ35QdJTXMAb7qMpy7&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAzK7JhevyGnlCPsjqaCrmjDQdn3z_VwL3nfa6YYIg6Ng&oe=6618F629	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436277802_440209388667844_3812079346424513429_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=lnvJy9jgy3MAb7t5CqN&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAKs_xqJGPrR7oD7mEOrBilu2Vox5SnLN5U_igx8-3GdA&oe=6618E506			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012169	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031131		455		1578350426344040		1.1255306454248E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991857880556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436075	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436120848_912385674017706_8570968053865262096_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aRvd_zMf6uMAb6_fZnC&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA62u3EoruAGWChLVOy2ixEPgaJRX5Xy4uWzya5kABB6g&oe=6618E248	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436350783_1468899894022503_3332671292052737470_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mJyIG7MkF5cAb4P5M3y&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCIHjvtAFBgtPjFWdypCt3qcGMImUaCEFxgb9_KZ6J89w&oe=6618D5C2			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012176	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031131		455		1493209634933652	3	4.3470704236537E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991883570556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436093	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423715645_285740024569020_7903308418999327002_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KnUTeXV87qIAb4Eix9C&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAjiXUix4oikwDUWPWdsSOEl5gNBvVhXeGSWn2kGXkOkg&oe=6618D5C7	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436035048_940719534509064_7378742693313518271_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=InXlHS0SVVkAb6aly_d&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCmH8JZC3qlrzV0rcHpzghRKo9SWjA0eKAFsdo0xoPcfA&oe=6618CAC2			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012177	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031131		455		1493209634933652	3	4.3470704236537E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991883570556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436093	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423715645_285740024569020_7903308418999327002_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KnUTeXV87qIAb4Eix9C&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAjiXUix4oikwDUWPWdsSOEl5gNBvVhXeGSWn2kGXkOkg&oe=6618D5C7	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436035048_940719534509064_7378742693313518271_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=InXlHS0SVVkAb6aly_d&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCmH8JZC3qlrzV0rcHpzghRKo9SWjA0eKAFsdo0xoPcfA&oe=6618CAC2			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012178	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031131		455		1674277896312469	12	3.8367018122804E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102368489228212		0	Deraly			120207135606050111		deraly.com	Shop now		NONE	video	Get rid of back pain now 👉	60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://deraly.com/products/brace		1711670703	1.0236848922821E+14	Deraly	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433891138_1091341812081504_384918707563664757_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LFHb_BHPsKcAb7cdwTY&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDKQdRyKHTB4wXAep_NFC7ssuMXJyz5rRPH8pnOgwLEvA&oe=6618DC1A	person_profile	0	Deraly	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433930883_293823460410465_1442100283493223178_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=En2kCxzfa14Ab6uxMBi&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDbpvkLIikJiWD2Rg_7RUba-3wVpDquEj0YgapP-TQWug&oe=6618E8B8			0	3	Relieve back pain and sciatica naturally with the Deraly Back Brace!<br /> <br /> ✅ Provides almost instant relief from back pain<br /> ✅ Reduces overall pain and stiffness<br /> ✅ Great for recovery after surgery or back injury<br /> <br /> Get yours now risk-free -&gt; <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fderaly.com%2Fproducts%2Fbrace&amp;h=AT06AXiCyk7X_Aq9yo6CDYnT1IyId_zQ9DRa1ecdXGL9C76pYBy7mIStcxwFGI2LhEBXPPcxhNN9Jo4XD0diLvkBfyqGZ4rN35QQDITRmdvWg_3NIFS3aN-pUxTbVjdjN3E3Ji5xxHqYH3UXskMY1A" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://deraly.com/products/brace</a>		Deraly		1189	https://facebook.com/100083754490987	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1012212	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031131		455		453212137141642		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206823021820780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183464	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432609189_446886581101323_6021359407326035838_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZmzJMkz6GsAAb4ZDh_D&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDU6PvGv9hhLNqxcPD3uwLApL3KOn43UD_cEVLiPis5Nw&oe=6618D347	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432584501_381156241405670_869263767179524253_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=NsjefB6SjfsAb4MkUdZ&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBPM3EfsK1YiXPkO6ICSgbtJsRMim71kkzNR9_OD8Uyfg&oe=6618FFBB			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012214	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031131		455		738681971713851		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206823021850780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183442	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432589521_2117626711949441_3807270113668335981_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KN5Vw7XMIyIAb6j8UVh&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDdRZ8W9U_hTepGTHH8mMpC1a8LstG_WEFmXNOVkKRftA&oe=6618EE24	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432602190_960695168812761_8225787699484502249_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aZl792_V7fIAb4ZBNuj&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAkppiPOImAg7aajef_znAvH2g53szdPY6OGdA_6XdEiA&oe=6618F7E7			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012218	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031131		455		860058482555589		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206822974870780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183439	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432297143_1125710162208948_6151445173293154245_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=M82Mx_jhtUcAb5RUHw7&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAbqX639jdUqDdnvDGI0UzIpU2VJiSP91cKGjn7M-JiKA&oe=6618F71B	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432223488_421307046961562_7474663784050475684_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eqETcthl32YAb6-c9Fn&_nc_oc=Adh5xt8UyHuMK0agxQmOl0_bMwfllXd7yEsUJ5VvvSD74EVzR-91wtHmBbmFIUpU70U2g2NHxrXLETXiyYLeqVWD&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBPUO96O4p29BallyJwz3i6GAphANLUwxrbBtl7a_xPmg&oe=6618DBFF			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012223	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031131		455		953533082848584		8.2116810334146E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	172742222594141		0	Ana Willinas			120205786090830232		painfreelife.site	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelife.site/?page_id=5		1709594411	1.7274222259414E+14	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428710183_908858554300335_2347038106568570528_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=04jCGZodOAUAb6ZPw8N&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBxXwmoZCIELm9r_E_1EjJe406XAWTVvtFoNqUsyLh4lg&oe=6618D148	person_profile	0	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428693839_921582919620269_7147175537702411994_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ef3f3C7oab8Ab551HTT&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBXx7yPAn43XJALC6cOdWntiRNUdOtfSYA7Pa0jnE_OYw&oe=6618CE32			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7 simple 30-second exercises and my back pain is gone! Daniel, you&#039;re amazing! I&#039;m free to move as I please and even my quality of sleep has improved.		Ana Willinas		117	https://facebook.com/61554190295859	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012229	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031131		455		1445154079688646		8.2116810334146E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	172742222594141		0	Ana Willinas			120205786089750232		painfreelife.site	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelife.site/?page_id=5		1709594412	1.7274222259414E+14	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428710424_1087071245957339_1015970795585627236_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mcy862JNm2EAb7R1-7S&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDtCT2llm7Q7GYdG_c-Uhib55qEt1-eQABICRq3eu4zCQ&oe=6618F263	person_profile	0	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428667677_1118753739153537_3884012204274019424_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=RPRW6tvHzfwAb6IYFP4&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCGvZ4HxEYX7F8pFNbxJEyTYhyUF0DghdvxUrohCpjHgw&oe=6618D7FA			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7 simple 30-second exercises and my back pain is gone! Daniel, you&#039;re amazing! I&#039;m free to move as I please and even my quality of sleep has improved.		Ana Willinas		117	https://facebook.com/61554190295859	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012234	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031131		455		945748513508748	79	1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206823021820780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183464	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432609189_446886581101323_6021359407326035838_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZmzJMkz6GsAAb7l3C7M&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCDPRkLiW1vWGEPgHb-BYgKelXuDNvV9iraT__TKaVelA&oe=6618D347	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432584501_381156241405670_869263767179524253_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=NsjefB6SjfsAb6H-2-h&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCLqpcu70W49M-NMXWpnrGlosn7XdXnT3VfOnKjrOwSCA&oe=6618FFBB			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012236	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031131		455		986596723184553		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206822974870780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183439	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432297143_1125710162208948_6151445173293154245_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=M82Mx_jhtUcAb6KxaD9&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBkgZL8sJhYtqete01SGL6lcIxcevbGIY-vRoJCIg-VJw&oe=6618F71B	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432223488_421307046961562_7474663784050475684_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eqETcthl32YAb7hQP8a&_nc_oc=AdjAl9L0ydtBDkB37IJXmVUvJxKg0wtQv_kdK29uy5S0xWctoYt40cRN_fSo0756lW2EZvu1RxiV9iBpBGFFXwJB&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAc0hm7VkuCLe7DK4yqU26glSU8Slbv6EFu3mesvGwmFA&oe=6618DBFF			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012238	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031131		455		1123446692188159		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206823021850780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183442	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432589521_2117626711949441_3807270113668335981_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KN5Vw7XMIyIAb5emdHV&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBaS7NXBV98ljEykbl6EjXi6zWH3A5LqiHe409wX1tohw&oe=6618EE24	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432602190_960695168812761_8225787699484502249_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aZl792_V7fIAb6OIm8O&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBhG5D-3wn67aM-2gAJvyX7a81n-yoqHjLdPncwQhMcxw&oe=6618F7E7			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012241	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031131		455		1355368865151315		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206822974870780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183439	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432297143_1125710162208948_6151445173293154245_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=M82Mx_jhtUcAb6KxaD9&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBkgZL8sJhYtqete01SGL6lcIxcevbGIY-vRoJCIg-VJw&oe=6618F71B	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432223488_421307046961562_7474663784050475684_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eqETcthl32YAb7hQP8a&_nc_oc=AdjAl9L0ydtBDkB37IJXmVUvJxKg0wtQv_kdK29uy5S0xWctoYt40cRN_fSo0756lW2EZvu1RxiV9iBpBGFFXwJB&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAc0hm7VkuCLe7DK4yqU26glSU8Slbv6EFu3mesvGwmFA&oe=6618DBFF			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012243	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031131		455		1485130209023544		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206823021820780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183464	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432609189_446886581101323_6021359407326035838_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZmzJMkz6GsAAb7l3C7M&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCDPRkLiW1vWGEPgHb-BYgKelXuDNvV9iraT__TKaVelA&oe=6618D347	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432584501_381156241405670_869263767179524253_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=NsjefB6SjfsAb6H-2-h&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCLqpcu70W49M-NMXWpnrGlosn7XdXnT3VfOnKjrOwSCA&oe=6618FFBB			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012279	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526167	1726031131		455		7243320312390000	1	7.3793571150087E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	110874488704749		0	Bookify			120208243863010321		ouzola.com	Download		NONE	image	Heal Trauma & Find Peace: Energy Healing for Transformation	Energy Healing for Chronic Pain & Stress	https://ouzola.com/product/energy-healing-for-trauma-stress-chronic-illness/		1712446004	1.1087448870475E+14	Bookify	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436301934_1074307873676620_9220801560612285552_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jtnxt8jKGP8Ab5ojrWM&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAVwoynonyuLCiKpBcnctobjrx79yV3qbl0_XfjReYrTg&oe=6618F735	person_profile	0	bookify	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435995016_418157270911893_6800968363883668113_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=fnEQQhU1R8AAb5FivIS&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCKiGFqDToEfOUuYK4q8EDsG9VaSr5TElOgwmpNg8kgFg&oe=6618CC2E			0	3	Heal Trauma, Find Peace: Energy Healing for a Deeper Practice ‍♀️<br /> <br /> Struggling with stress, chronic pain, or past hurts?<br /> <br /> This book by renowned healer Cyndi Dale uses energy healing techniques to help you transform your life. ✨<br /> <br /> Release trauma &amp; negative energy<br /> awaken your vagus nerve<br /> Achieve a deeper yoga practice<br /> <br /> Discover how energy healing can complement your practice and guide you on your journey to wholeness.<br /> <br /> Get your copy of &quot;Energy Healing for Trauma, Stress &amp; Chronic Illness&quot; today! <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fouzola.com%2Fproduct%2Fenergy-healing-for-trauma-stress-chronic-illness%2F&amp;h=AT39WePmbisRAlQVKCNiGWA8yOqpU2paKpOogdVrNMpthCS0fOeCVu4qQNa2faD8Z68c11caA5HG7iek8QK-2GPEXXenfs6frtuLiA3FPsaIERlZMC4PR5XVVV4tBGkT5V4J2wB7AnKJIxg0Xsxy5zW6Z44" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://ouzola.com/product/energy-healing-for-trauma-stress-chronic-illness/</a>		Bookify		482	https://facebook.com/100093798813889	0		DOWNLOAD						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011324	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031131		455		953536636215226	1	3.6665374617016E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375348930733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468843	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432244894_765506392211227_7723216909449291779_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=61-POhwZlH0Ab5B8Ppk&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDECuKGye6kRxSlY50QKoeFobm7NeoZ7fLrTdXrY8e4AQ&oe=6618EEFD	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435115059_360945766289729_7959634938194386537_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=3-z-P9YmjoYAb70BYzN&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBJLtgX51hKzFtjhrb-pMHtv4zN3HA7APwlVPDvSe2Zow&oe=6618DB93			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;The Return of the God of War&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		Hot style novel		9359	https://facebook.com/100083332361004	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novel		18995	https://facebook.com/100085523883301	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011807	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031131		455		917283813429811		1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173740180486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440669	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435569682_1083878569499401_6203129721296597510_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_I42fwpgBIEAb4t-_lo&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfB1lFxmepcdiZqxoMyu5dKvRUUYofw7zYwunRvdR1dD-w&oe=6618E851	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435503020_394764146829064_4905072304068704529_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=U93dH2iX4n8Ab7io-RM&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDRUOsRvKGmKs4zu4cw_PfzIABGHXqXUKhPtbH03ayoOw&oe=6618DF15			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011255	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031131		455		771291571646380	2	1.5488617723512E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	102114825976458		0	The novels			120207702949160429		page.joyreadings.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Free reading with Title "Love at the Wrong Table"		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=4685&brand=2&app=0&ppid=1635&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120207702932720429&ori_adset_id=120207702933190429&ori_ad_id=120207702948630429		1712485076	1.0211482597646E+14	The novels	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435201041_793234832259727_5703305924822867918_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=gfe5N-ToJI8Ab5aViQy&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCX2VBxwVPrDwQ2xlIvnjxcDC0mE1MxYj_UOIIKTVH8_g&oe=6618E9E5	person_profile	0	The novels	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435222158_3825305437715091_3265866110782196103_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=fHekWJb0KkIAb5inmu0&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBGL4GZkumQaMvW1YmVzmkSS5MNbPNBaxoTvNILmkQHTQ&oe=6618CA5E			0	3	A male gynecologist went to the wrong table on a blind date, but he didn&#039;t expect that a female CEO with a net worth of tens of billions would be interested in him.<br /> ............................................................................................................................................................<br /> “I know, Mom. I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Frankly, I normally see these numbers in women ten or fifteen years your senior.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I murmur, not believing my ears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years. I’m only 30, I should have plenty of eggs left.<br /> <br /> “In terms of fertility, you have very little time left.” She continues. “If you want to conceive, you need to do so before your next cycle begins.”<br /> <br /> “My next cycle?” I repeat, my mouth hanging open in shock. I love kids more than anything, and though it might not be everyone’s ambition, I want nothing more than to be a mother.<br /> <br /> I have to get home and tell my boyfriend this news, and there’s not a moment to waste.<br /> <br /> I make it home in record time, bursting through the door and opening my mouth to call for Mike, but stopping dead in my tracks. As soon as I walk inside I see a pair of high heels and a handbag by the door – neither of which belong to me.<br /> <br /> I cock my ears towards the bedroom, and my stomach churns when I hear the unmistakable sound of moaning, accompanied by a steady thump thump thump, as the bed collides with the wall. Worse even than realizing that Mike is clearly in there with another woman, is realizing who he’s with. I know that handbag, and I know those shoes – they belong to my best friend, Kate. <br /> <br /> “Fuck, Ella is so stupid.” Mike laughs, “can you believe she actually expects me to have a baby with her?”<br /> <br /> Kate snorts, “she’s delusional. I don’t know how you put up with her for so long in the first place.”<br /> <br /> “If she wasn’t so beautiful I never would have given her the time of day.” Mike scoffs. “Thankfully daily doses of plan B kept her from ever conceiving.”<br /> <br /> “The morning after pill?” Kate asks, “how did you manage to give it to her without her realizing?”<br /> <br /> “I put it in her morning coffee.” Mike chortles, sounding far too proud of himself. <br /> <br /> My vision goes completely red as everything finally falls into place. Suddenly it’s clear why I’ve never been able to get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex multiple times a week for years. It’s even clear how I could have the eggs of a 45-year-old, if my despicable partner has been secretly feeding me emergency contraceptives every day – there’s no telling what other damage that might have done to my reproductive system. <br /> <br /> Before I can think better of it, I pull the smoke alarm on the wall, wanting to frighten and punish the pair in the bedroom so fiercely that I fear I might attack them when they emerge. Water immediately sprays down from the sprinkler system mounted to the ceiling as a shrill siren fills the air, and I hear Mike and Kate cry out in surprise. <br /> <br /> A few moments later they come rushing out of the bedroom, stopping in their tracks when they see me looming in the doorway. Mike’s eyes go comically wide, “What are you doing home so early?” The snake has the nerve to sound affronted that I surprised him, when he’s the one who’s been sneaking around behind my back for God knows how long. He seems to realize how suspicious it looks that he and Kate are standing there in their underwear and quickly adds, “Kate came to see me so we could plan a surprise for your birthday, but then we spilled coffee all over our clothes so we had to change.”<br /> <br /> Fire blazes in my veins, he must truly believe I’m an idiot if he expects me to buy such a feeble excuse. <br /> <br /> It’s a testament to their horrifically low opinion of me that they buy my act, and I vow to get my revenge one way or another. I can’t believe I wasted so many years – my best years – on this scumbag. And now he may have cost me my future too. As soon as the thought enters my head, I know I can’t afford to waste another moment on Mike, I have more important things to take care of. <br /> <br /> I make my excuses and rush across town for the second time that afternoon, running to the comforting arms of my surrogate sister, Cora. Not only did we grow up together in the orphanage, but she became an OBGYN and now works for the most exclusive sperm bank in the city. I’ve never gone to her before because I always imagined Mike and I would eventually conceive the natural way, but that clearly isn’t an option anymore. <br /> <br /> Even if I could find a man willing to have a baby with me in time, I’m not eager to trust anyone after Mike’s betrayal. I’m going to have to do this on my own, and I know Cora can help me. I don’t have much money, but I have enough savings to pay for the insemination, especially since I basically have one shot and one shot only. <br /> <br /> When I arrive, all my plans to lay out my situation for Cora clearly and concisely go out the window, because the moment I see my sister I fall to pieces. She hugs and kisses me until my tears subside, slowly extracting the story from me piece by piece. When she hears about Mike and Kate she swears up a storm, but that’s nothing compared to her reaction when I explain about my fertility. <br /> <br /> “That little shit! I’ll kill him!” She fumes, studying me with a worried expression. “Ella, if your doctor was right this means you only have one chance to conceive.”<br /> <br /> “I know.” I sniffle. “And if this is going to be my only baby, I don’t want to take any chances. I want the best donor we can find.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t you worry about that.” Cora assures me, “We’ve got donations from actors, models, scientists – it’s only the creme de la creme here.” She glances at the door and lowers her voice. “You didn’t hear it from me, but even Dominic Sinclair sent his samples here for testing.”<br /> <br /> “Dominic Sinclair? I repeat, “the billionaire?” I’ve seen the man around town, but we don’t exactly run in the same circles. He lives in the same neighborhood as my wealthy employer and often says hello to the children I nanny, but he’s always surrounded by bodyguards and is so intimidating I get goosebumps just thinking about him. <br /> <br /> “Oh my god!.” Cora slaps her hand over her mouth. “I wasn’t supposed to tell you that! I don’t know what I was thinking. Apparently he’s no stranger to fertility issues himself, and he trusted us to handle his swimmers over every other lab in the country. I’ve got his sperm in the other room at this very moment.” She frets, “But Ella you can’t tell anyone, you have to promise me.”<br /> <br /> “Of course!” I agree immediately. “I know how important confidentiality is here.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you,” Cora breathes. “Now, I’m going to give you a dossier of our clients so you can pick a donor, and once you’ve chosen we’ll get you knocked up before you can even blink.” <br /> <br /> It’s not an easy decision, but eventually I choose a handsome surgeon whose photo practically makes me swoon. Cora leaves the room only long enough to prepare the sample, and though she looks a bit flustered when she returns, she quickly and professionally completes the insemination, holding my hand when the procedure is finished. “It’s all take care of now, Ella.” She promises, “You can come back in ten days to see if it worked.”<br /> <br /> Ten days. I think dazedly. Ten days to decide my entire future.<br /> <br /> If only I’d known that by the time those ten days were up, my future would no longer belong to me – but to Dominic Sinclair himself. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 - Be Fired<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Six days to go. I think, staring at the date circled on my calendar. Six days until I find out if my dreams are finally going to come true… or if I have to figure out an entirely different plan for my life. <br /> <br /> I’ve thought about nothing else since Cora inseminated me last week, I’m so anxious to find out if I’m pregnant I haven’t even begun to process Mike’s betrayal. <br /> <br /> I’m trying to keep a level head, yet I can’t help but imagine my future with this new baby. Try as I might, I catch myself daydreaming about it constantly. I even find myself humming as I get ready for work in the morning. <br /> <br /> When I arrive at my employer’s estate in the most exclusive neighborhood in Moon Valley – which basically makes it the most exclusive neighborhood in the world, since Moon Valley is one of the most expensive cities on the planet – I’m immediately greeted by two little voices shouting my name in excitement. “Ella!”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, 3-year-old Millie is hugging my legs while her older brother, Jake, wraps his arms around my middle. “Good morning love puddles!” I exclaim, returning their hugs. “Are you ready for the museum?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah!” They cheer, racing out the door without even stopping to put on coats. It takes a bit of wrangling to get them back inside and bundled up for the cold winter day, but before long we set out into the snow.<br /> <br /> Jake races ahead of Millie and I, impatient to get to the science museum and not seeming to notice that his sister’s tiny legs simply don’t move that fast. Chuckling, I lift Millie into my arms and settle her on my hip. “Goodness, you’re getting too big for this, munchkin.”<br /> <br /> “Nuh-uh,” Millie grins, “You’re justs too little.” <br /> <br /> She might have a point. At five foot one, I don’t exactly have the kind of build suited to heavy lifting. I’m in great shape, but I’ve never been particularly strong. “Smarty pants.” I tease, laughing with the little girl. <br /> <br /> When I look back towards Jake, I realize he’s stopped a few feet ahead of us. My heart skips a beat when I realize why. We’re in front of the Sinclair mansion, and its owner is currently standing in the middle of the sidewalk, his gaze searing me like a firebrand as I approach with Millie. Dominic Sinclair is just about the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, but he’s also one of the most terrifying. <br /> <br /> With dark hair and piercing green eyes, chiseled features and a body so muscular I could swoon, it doesn’t seem fair he gets to look so good and also be so rich. If I didn’t know better I might think it was his wealth or imposing height that makes him so intimidating, after all he’s at least six foot four, which means he towers over me and everyone else around him. However it’s neither of those things, there’s simply an indefinable quality about the man that I can’t put my finger on, one which screams danger. He gives off this energy that’s so raw and animalistic one forgets there’s anyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> Taking a steadying breath, I close the distance between us so Millie can say hello. When she greets him, Dominic drags his attention from me and offers her a smile so genuine that it tugs at my heartstrings. As I watch him talk to my two young charges, I remember what Cora told me about his infertility struggles. He clearly loves children, and I feel a wave of empathy for him. If anyone knows what it’s like to yearn for a family of their own, it’s me. <br /> <br /> Jake is currently showing Dominic his new toy airplane, pulling the matchbox model from his pocket and demonstrating how far it can fly. With a great heave, he sends the toy gliding through the air, only to land in the middle of the street. Before any of us can say a word, Jake races after it, right into the busy road.<br /> <br /> “Jake no, be careful!” I cry, watching him dart out into the path of an oncoming car but feeling frozen by my fear. Before I can contemplate putting Millie down to go after him, a blur of movement whirrs past my vision. I’ve never seen anyone move so fast in my life. Dominic became little more than a hazy outline of himself, chasing after Jake and pulling him out of the way just before the car slams into them. The vehicle’s tires are still screeching when Dominic sets Jake down beside me, his expression suddenly very stern. <br /> <br /> “That was very dangerous.” He scolds gently. “You should never go into the street without looking both ways first.”<br /> <br /> Jake hangs his head. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want my plane to get runned over.” <br /> <br /> “You are a million times more important than a toy.” Dominic tells him firmly, “and you scared your nanny half to death.”<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Ella.” Jake sniffles, looking up at me with wide eyes. <br /> <br /> “I know sweetheart, just don’t ever do that again.” I breathe, cuddling him against my side. “Thank you so much.” I say to Dominic, feeling more grateful than I can express. “I have no idea how you moved so fast! It was like something out of a superhero film.”<br /> <br /> “Must have been the adrenaline.” Dominic shrugs, giving Millie another smile before taking his leave. “Enjoy the rest of your day, and stay out of the road young man!”<br /> <br /> “Yes sir!” Jake calls after him, pocketing his airplane. “I really am sorry.” He adds to me. <br /> <br /> “It’s forgotten.” I tell him softly, though I take his hand so that he can’t run off again. <br /> <br /> “It all happened so fast.” I tell Cora later that night. “I mean the more I think about it, the more amazing it seems. One moment he was there, and the next he was gone. It was like magic.”<br /> <br /> “Thank goodness Jake is alright.” She replies, but rather than looking relieved, her face is twisted into a deep grimace.<br /> <br /> Studying my sister’s expression, I realize her grim demeanor is not just about Jake’s near miss. Something else is wrong, and I actually feel guilty for not noticing sooner. “Is everything okay?”<br /> <br /> Cora frowns, “Not really. But you’ve got so much going on right now, it’s not important.”<br /> <br /> “Cora, don’t be ridiculous.” I admonish. “What’s going on?”<br /> <br /> “Well, speaking of Dominic Sinclair,” She begins cryptically, “you know that sperm he sent to us for testing?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” I confirm, wondering where on earth this was going. <br /> <br /> “It’s gone missing… and I’m the last person who saw it, not to mention it was in my custody.” She explains, her voice becoming thick with emotion. “Ella, I think… I think I’m going to be fired. And if there’s an investigation I could lose my medical license.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I exclaim. “What do you mean it’s missing? A vial of sperm can’t just get up and walk away.”<br /> <br /> “I know, I think someone had to steal it, but there’s no way of knowing who’s responsible. And it looks like I’m going to have to take the blame.” She shares, her eyes shining with tears. <br /> <br /> “Cora, I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this sooner!” I lament, “They can’t fire you, it isn’t fair.”<br /> <br /> “You don’t understand, Dominic is one of our biggest donors.” Cora explains. “And he’s furious, he basically wants my head on a platter.”<br /> <br /> A week ago I might have believed there was no hope for Cora, but seeing how kind and understanding Dominic was with the kids today makes me wonder if he could really be so heartless. Surely if he understood that Cora would never be so irresponsible he’d show some leniency? I have to try and help her, I would do anything for my sister – even begging a ruthless billionaire for mercy.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 - Request<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Three days to go.<br /> <br /> I repeat these words to myself as I walk down the street, still preoccupied with my possible pregnancy, even as I prepare to go to bat for my sister. In some ways it&#039;s a coping mechanism: I’m about to beg Dominic Sinclair to save Cora’s job, and I need a comforting thought to help me get through this. <br /> <br /> His bodyguards see me first, and I can see their mouths moving as they watch me move closer, no doubt notifying him of my presence. Approaching nervously behind Dominic, I wonder for the hundredth time if this is a mistake. Who am I to ask a favor from one of the most powerful men on the planet? Shaking myself, I tell the little voice in the back of my mind to shut up – this is for Cora. I might not be brave for myself, but I can be brave for her. <br /> <br /> “Mr. Sinclair?” I ask hesitantly, feeling my heart pound violently against my ribcage. <br /> <br /> He turns around and gazes imperiously down at me. “Yes?”<br /> <br /> “I’m Ella Reina, I nanny for Jake and Millie Graves.” I begin, gnawing on my lower lip. <br /> <br /> His dark eyes catch on my mouth, and suddenly I feel like a frightened rabbit in front of a hungry wolf. “I know who you are, Ella.” The sound of my name on his lips sends a shiver down my spine. He speaks the familiar syllables with so much purpose, as if they truly mean something to him.<br /> <br /> “Oh… well, I don’t mean to be impertinent, but I’m friends with Dr Cora Daniels…”As soon as I say her name, his expression closes off, and some unidentified emotion flashes in his eyes. <br /> <br /> “She told me she’s in trouble at work, and I know you’re one of the bank’s donors.” I improvise. “I don’t know what Cora is being accused of, but I’m sure she’s innocent. She takes her job incredibly seriously, and she would never do anything to risk her career.”<br /> <br /> “And what do you expect me to do about it?” Dominic asks ominously. I can tell he doesn’t believe my weak story, his body language has changed completely, and I can feel his rising anger vibrating in the air around us. <br /> <br /> “I just thought… I hoped that if you had any sway there, you might be able to put in a good word for her.” I finish, feeling color flood my cheeks. I’m both ashamed of myself for such a feeble attempt, but unsure how else to handle such a delicate topic. The last thing I want is to get Cora in even more trouble than before. <br /> <br /> Dominic’s jaw ticks as he watches me, and the voice in the back of my head urges me to run for it. “From what I’ve heard, your friend made a very serious mistake, and the consequences have been more than appropriate. The best thing she can do now is take responsibility for her mistakes, not sending you to do her dirty work for her.”<br /> <br /> “I – she didn’t, she doesn’t even know I’m here! I swear.” I plead. <br /> <br /> “I’ve said all I’m going to say on this matter.” Dominic declares, turning away from me and striding into his house. The door slams shut behind him, and I’m left with his various bodyguards. <br /> <br /> “You need to leave now, miss.” One of the men announces sharply. <br /> <br /> “I can’t.” I moan, “he has to understand, she’s going to lose everything!” <br /> <br /> “We’re not going to ask you again.” A second guard growls, a clear threat in his words. <br /> <br /> “Please, she’s innocent.” I beg, “you have to –” before I can say anything more, the men grab me by the arms and begin trying to lead me off the property. Feeling truly desperate, I dig in my heels, deciding that my dignity is worth Cora’s entire future. “I’m begging you, if I could just talk to Mr. Sinclair.” <br /> <br /> “You’ve already talked to him.” The first guard grumbles, “and frankly you’re lucky he was as generous to you as he was. Your friend clearly told you things she shouldn’t.”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, they’ve thrown me off the property and onto the sidewalk so forcefully that I lose my balance, tumbling to the ground as tears spark in my eyes. The iron gates slam shut behind me, and I have no choice but to slink off before I can embarrass myself further. <br /> <br /> Of course, this was only the beginning of my misfortune. When I arrived at work the next day, I found that my keys no longer fit the locks on the front door. I knocked, overwhelmed with confusion, and a few minutes later the door swung open to reveal Jake and Millie’s furious mother. <br /> <br /> “My keys aren’t working.” I tell her, wondering why she’s glaring at me so fiercely.<br /> <br /> “They’re not meant to.” She answers coldly, “as of yesterday afternoon, your services were no longer required.”<br /> <br /> “I… you’re firing me?” I squeak, not believing my ears. “Why?”<br /> <br /> “We got a call from the neighbors.” She explains haughtily, “apparently you let Jake run into the road the other day where he was almost hit by a car! And then yesterday you were seen making a fool of yourself at Dominic Sinclair’s home – they said his bodyguards had to drag you off the grounds like a common criminal.”<br /> <br /> “That isn’t fair, that isn’t what happened!” I plead. “Jake through his toy into the road and ran after it, I didn’t let it happen, and what happened with Mr. Sinclair was a misunderstanding.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t want to hear it.” She hisses. “Now leave before I call the police.”<br /> <br /> “Please, can’t I at least say goodbye to the kids?” I request, praying she’ll grant me this one kindness.<br /> <br /> “I’m dialing.” She tells me simply, pulling her cell phone from her pocket. <br /> <br /> “No!” I raise my palms in supplication, “It’s okay, I’ll go.”<br /> <br /> For the second time this week, I find myself shamefully retreating through this opulent neighborhood with tears streaming down my face. What hurts even worse than losing my job is the fact I didn&#039;t get to explain the situation to Jake and Millie, or see them one last time. I’m sure their mother will tell them horrible things about me, despite the fact that I’ve been lovingly raising for them for the last two years.<br /> <br /> I know Dominic Sinclair is responsible for this. I don’t believe my ex-boss’s story about the neighbors for one moment. He clearly wanted to punish me, just like he’s having Cora punished. A rush of fury takes hold of me, and suddenly I wish I could punish him somehow. It’s not like me to be so vindictive, but right now it truly feels like my entire life is falling apart, and it’s partly his fault. <br /> <br /> I spent all my money on the insemination, and without a job I have almost nothing. How am I ever going to afford to have a baby now? I guarantee I’m not going to get a good reference from Jake and Millie’s mother. <br /> <br /> As if things weren’t already bad enough, when I return home I find a stack of bills in the mailbox and I don’t even recognize half the senders. I open them one by one, feeling my confusion and disbelief grow by the minute.<br /> <br /> As I look at the stores on the breakdown of charges, my suspicion grows: they’re all Mike’s favorite places. Is it possible he did this behind my back? That he’s been hiding the bills from me for months… or years? I know he’ll deny it if I confront him, which leaves me only one option. <br /> <br /> I have to call Kate. My former best friend might have betrayed me completely with her affair, but if anyone knows what Mike has been up to, it’s her. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4 - Desperation<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> My hands are shaking as I dial Kate’s number. Have I ever been this angry? If I have I certainly can’t remember it now.<br /> <br /> “Hello?” Kate answers almost immediately, using a sickly sweet tone that screams of fakeness. <br /> <br /> “Kate?” I state bluntly. “Are you with Mike right now?”<br /> <br /> There’s a pregnant pause on the other end of the line, before she weakly responds, “What? Of course not.” <br /> <br /> “Come off it Kate, do you really think I don&#039;t know about your shit?” I demand. “I’m not a complete idiot.”<br /> <br /> “Ella listen–” She begins, obviously gearing up to give me some sort of excuse. <br /> <br /> “No, I don’t even care about your little affair anymore – but I need to talk to him right now.” I declare fiercely. <br /> <br /> There’s another pause, and then Kate’s voice drops its innocent tone. “You don’t care?” She repeats, sounding truly shocked. “ You know I’m already pregnant?” <br /> <br /> I wasn’t prepared for that particular piece of news. I clench my hands into fists, feeling so furious I think I might actually break the phone with my tight grip, “And what, you think that’s some sort of victory?” I bite. <br /> <br /> “Does he know you’re pregnant?” I ask sharply, “because a man who’s so afraid of responsibility that he’d poison me for years is probably willing to do it to anyone.”<br /> <br /> “Well no, but he loves me, he would never –” She tried to explain. <br /> <br /> “He loved me too once.” I cut her off. “At least he said he did. It’s amazing how charming he can be, considering what a bastard he truly is. How do you think he’s going to support you and your child? He doesn’t even have a job.”<br /> <br /> “Of course he does!” She objects, “He just didn’t tell you about it because he didn’t want you to bleed him dry. He’s a stock broker.”<br /> <br /> “Oh Kate,” I sigh, “Poor, gullible, stupid Kate. He’s as much a stock broker as I am a wizard.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t talk to me like that! He’s got money, he lavishes it on me all the time!” She insists.<br /> <br /> “With fraudulent credit cards he took out in my name!” I shout, losing my temper completely.<br /> <br /> “What?” She squeaks. <br /> <br /> “That’s right. I’ve only just found out – he’s completely bankrupted me. I’m calling the police and if I were you, I’d check your own credit rating immediately, because I’d be willing to be you’re next.” I snap.<br /> <br /> “No,” she repeats weakly, “you’re wrong, it’s different with me.”<br /> <br /> My voice is getting thick with emotion now, but I can’t help it. “And frankly I don’t really care what happens to you Kate, but if you’re really pregnant then your baby deserves better than to be raised in a homeless shelter, and that’s exactly where Mike will land you.”<br /> <br /> I hang up before I start crying, not giving her a chance to respond. Why did I buy his lies about looking for work for so long? He crushed me little by little, all the while pretending to be so nice, and I let it happen. <br /> <br /> Never again. I decide. I won’t ever let myself be fooled that way again. <br /> <br /> I still want to get my revenge on Mike, but first I’ve got to try and salvage what’s left of my life. I have to go to the police and see if I can resolve these financial issues… I can’t have a baby if I’m bankrupt, and I can only pray the police will help. <br /> <br /> ________________________<br /> <br /> “I’m very sorry Miss. Reina, but if your ex-partner has left the area, there’s not much we can do about this.” The police officer breaks this news to me about as gently as he might smash an ant beneath his boot. “I’ll give you the police report to send to the credit card company, but that’s the most help you’re going to get from us.”<br /> <br /> Anger fills me to the brim. I guarantee he’d never treat my case with so little consideration or respect if I wasn’t an impoverished nanny. If I was a wealthy man like Dominic Sinclair, he’d be fawning at my feet, offering to go to any lengths to solve my problems. I storm out of the station before I can lose my temper and verbally assault the man, immediately calling the credit card companies. <br /> <br /> One by one they crush my hopes, telling me in no uncertain terms that unless a culprit is arrested in my case, I’ll be held responsible for the charges. <br /> <br /> As I hang up on the final call, I can feel the earth crumbling beneath my feet. How did it come to this? I literally have nothing. No one will hire me without a recommendation from my previous employer, which means I won’t be able to pay rent or keep food on the table. Normally I might turn to Cora in such a time, but I can’t burden her with this when she’s in the same boat. <br /> <br /> Tomorrow I’ll finally find out whether or not I’m pregnant, and up until now the strange sensation I’ve been experiencing the last few days has been a comfort and source of hope. I don’t know how to explain it: it’s as if I’m suddenly different somehow – even though I can’t see any changes, I just have this intense knowing that I’m no longer the same woman I was a week ago. <br /> <br /> I thought it was a sign the insemination worked, but now I’m praying that it’s my imagination going overboard. <br /> <br /> At first I try to distract myself, turning on the TV and freezing when I see Dominic Sinclair on the news talking about all his good will initiatives in the community. “When our work is finished, the Moon Valley children’s home will be a place of love and community, motivated to find the best homes for every child in need. Our initiative not only ensures that the permanent residents in the home have the best possible conditions, but that there is continuous follow up with children placed with adoptive families to ensure they thrive in their new homes.”<br /> <br /> So much for the supposed philanthropist, I think bitterly. Turning a blind eye to the lives he’s selfishly ruining all the while pretending to be a friend of the downtrodden. A week ago I might have been touched by such a broadcast. I grew up in an orphanage just like the one he’s describing, and I know just how terrible the conditions can be. Now however, I see nothing but his hypocrisy. Cora was an orphan too, she didn’t do anything wrong – where is his compassion for her? Clearly it’s only for the TV cameras. It’s a shame. He’s very convincing… then again, so was Mike. <br /> <br /> Of course Mike was never as handsome as Dominic Sinclair, nor did he ever have his charisma or imposing presence. I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone like him. Even while he was refusing to help me, scolding me and having me thrown out the door, part of me was still taken in by his handsome features and pure magnetism. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself, I turn the TV off. What the hell is wrong with me? The man is a heartless billionaire and I’m still sitting here mooning over him like a silly schoolgirl. <br /> <br /> I end up going to bed early, trying not to think about tomorrow. Of course, I still lie awake late into the night – I know what it means to grow up an orphan, and I can’t countenance bringing a child into the world just to abandon it to that bleak existence. The more my life unravels, the more stark my options become. <br /> <br /> If I am pregnant… Am I going to abort the child? Even though it’s what I’ve wanted my entire life!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 - Pregnancy Test<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> “No, I understand.” I murmur into the phone. “Thanks for listening at least.”<br /> <br /> I wearily hang up the line, burying my head in my hands. I spent all morning calling in every favor and loan I possibly could, throwing my dignity right out the window to beg my friends and acquaintances in my time of need. <br /> <br /> I’ve never thought of myself as a proud woman, but begging this way was more of a challenge than I could have imagined. <br /> <br /> I only wish I could help Cora as well as myself. She’s still waiting to hear if she’ll be fired, and while she’s not supposed to be handling any samples, she got permission to do my tests this afternoon. After all, I’ve already been inseminated, so her supervisor didn’t see any risk of further negligence.<br /> <br /> Still, I’m far from excited when I walk through the front doors of the sperm bank. Ten days ago I was heartsore but optimistic for the future, yearning for a baby more than anything else in the world. Now I’m dreading the exam. <br /> <br /> However my trepidation soon gives way to surprise, because as soon as I enter the facility I have the strangest feeling that Dominic Sinclair is near. It takes me a while to actually find him, behind closed doors with Cora’s bosses in a luxurious, glass-walled conference room, but I don’t have the faintest idea how I knew he was present. I also don’t understand why I feel drawn to him: after all, he’s ruined both my sister’s and my own life. I shouldn’t be excited to see him. <br /> <br /> It was dumb luck that I stumbled across his path, the conference room is on the way to Cora’s office, but I find myself stopping to observe the meeting inside. I’m struck speechless when I lay eyes on him. Is it possible that he’s gotten more attractive since the last time I saw him? It was already unfair that somebody that powerful and intelligent could be so handsome, but now it truly just feels like being kicked while I’m down. The bastard has a heart of stone, and still the universe has rained endless gifts upon him while people like Cora and I have nothing. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself out of my trance, I continue down the hall, though I feel the weight of dark eyes on my back as I retreat. Cora has clearly been crying when I arrive. Her eyes are red and her cheeks splotchy, though she tries to hide it. <br /> <br /> “Hey.” I greet her gently, wrapping her up in a hug. She leans into me, squeezing tight and lingering far longer than she usually would. “Is there any news?”<br /> <br /> “Sinclair is in there finalizing it all now. I’m going to be given formal termination notice this afternoon.” She shares, sniffling slightly. <br /> <br /> “I’m so sorry, honey.” I croon, rubbing her back. <br /> <br /> “It’s okay.” She lies, pulling away. “How are you hanging in there?”<br /> <br /> “Not very well.” I confess. “I’m sort of dreading this, to be honest.”<br /> <br /> “It’s amazing how fast things can change, huh?” She asks, looking as though she might burst into tears. “I mean, what are we going to do, Elle?” <br /> <br /> “Well figure it out.” I promise. “We’ve been in tight spots before.” I remind her, “remember the summer we slept in boxes on the street after we ran away from the orphanage?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” She nods with a sad smile. “But it’s winter now, I don’t think we’ll last long in the elements. And you weren’t pregnant then.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah well, if I’m pregnant now….” I can’t look her in the eyes as I say this, “I don’t think I’m going to stay that way.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Cora exclaims, looking horrified. “But this is your only chance! And we aren’t completely hopeless, you’ve got time to try to figure out a plan B.”<br /> <br /> That phrase alone reminds me of Mike, and I realize I haven’t shared my latest news with Cora. “I can’t afford a baby even if I do find a job. I’m going to be paying off my debts for years to come.” I share, filling her in on the details of Mike and Kate’s latest betrayal. <br /> <br /> “I can’t believe this!” She bursts out when I’m finished. “It just isn’t fair, Ella! I mean, I thought we paid our dues, I thought we were done with suffering. After everything we’ve been through, we deserve a better future than this! You deserve to be a mom – no one loves children more than you do.”<br /> <br /> “And you deserve to be a doctor.” I reply. “You worked so hard.”<br /> <br /> “I still don’t think you should give up yet.” She frowns. “You can terminate the pregnancy up until the end of the first trimester. It would be a tragedy if you aborted it, then pulled off a miracle and it turned out you could have kept it. Don’t take that risk. Keep the baby until the very last moment.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t think miracles happen to people like me.” I remark softly. “Besides that seems kind of like it’s own form of torture – the longer I carry the baby the more attached I’m going to get. I don’t want this to hurt any worse than it has to.”<br /> <br /> “It’s going to hurt no matter what.” Cora reasons, “You ought to give yourself a chance – keep the door open. Don’t give up hope completely.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s just find out if I have to make that decision in the first place.” I state, changing the subject. “I may not even be pregnant.” Yet even as I say it, I can feel in my heart that I am. <br /> <br /> “Okay.” Cora agrees, pulling a sterile cup wrapped in plastic from one of her cabinets. “You know what to do.”<br /> <br /> I take the cup and quickly duck into the bathroom to provide a urine sample, returning it to her almost immediately. I pace back and forth across the office as Cora runs the tests. “Well?” I press, seeing the results pop up on her computer screen. <br /> <br /> She offers me a sad smile. “Congratulations little sister, you’re going to have a baby.”<br /> <br /> I told myself that I wouldn’t fall to pieces no matter the results, but as soon as the words are out of her mouth I’m crying. I’ve been waiting to hear those words for years and was beginning to think I never would. It’s both unimaginable joy, and unimaginable pain. I never knew my heart could hold such conflicting emotions at the same time, let alone in such extremes. “Really?”<br /> <br /> “Really.” Cora confirms, hugging me. “Come on, let’s do an ultrasound. You can hear the heartbeat.”<br /> <br /> “Isn’t it too early?” I squeak. <br /> <br /> “Just one of the benefits of being at the finest lab in the country.” Cora quips, the words bittersweet on her tongue. “Our technology is years ahead of what’s available in public hospitals.”<br /> <br /> Climbing onto the raised exam table, I lay back and lift my top, not bothering to change into a gown or cover my clothes with a sheet, I simply expose my flat belly as Cora wheels in an ultrasound on a cart. Within minutes the machine is emitting a strange whoosh woosh woosh, and Cora squirts a dollop of jelly on my tummy. She pressed the wand to my skin, and before long a tiny heartbeat sounds – making me cry all over again.<br /> <br /> However Cora is frowning deeply. “This is so strange, the baby seems awfully large, but we tested you at your last visit to be sure you weren’t already pregnant.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?” I ask anxiously. “Is the father just a big guy?”<br /> <br /> “I don’t just mean size – I mean development.” Cora purses her lips and furrows her brows as she studies the images, suddenly looking very worried. She’s whispering now, speaking to herself more than to me. “It doesn’t look human… but that can’t be… it’s not possible.”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about?” I inquire, “How can you tell? Isn’t it just a tiny blob?”<br /> <br /> “As I said, our tech is state of the art. It doesn’t just highlight shapes - it analyzes the molecular structure.” Before she can say another word, the door bursts open, startling us both. To my shock and horror, Dominic Sinclair is standing in the doorframe, glaring at us as if we’ve done something terrible. “What’s the meaning of this?” He demands.<br /> <br /> “What’s the meaning of this? I repeat in shock, “what’s the meaning of you barging into a private exam?!”<br /> <br /> “Because,” He declares fiercely, and I swear his eyes are almost glowing with rage. “I can smell my pup.”<br /> <br /> Chapter 6 - He&#039;s A Werewolf<br /> <br /> “Your pup?” I parrot, realizing I must sound like an idiot the way I keep repeating him – but it’s all too strange and surreal. I feel like I’m having a dream......<br /> __________________<br /> <br /> Click to READ more 👉👉 Title: Surrogate for Alpha Dom		The novel		18995	https://facebook.com/100085523883301	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. In the evening I went to the mall and bought some beautiful blouses and shirts, all in strong colors and prints.<br /> Jennifer called me twice during the day and said that Stephan had spent the day at my parents&#039; house, the wretch stayed there making drama, and to make matters worse, Dad and Mom are on his side, in other words, as well as betraying me and doing everything he&#039;s done, the prick still has the nerve to play the victim and turn my family against me.<br /> My hatred for Stephan is only growing and I don&#039;t even know how I&#039;m going to react when I come face to face with him.		Cra0003		68	https://facebook.com/100094651747378	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novel		18995	https://facebook.com/100085523883301	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. 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So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011127	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031131		455		283880664758439	1	1.263204294659E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102114825976458		0	The novels			120208753893820310		page.joyreadings.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Free reading with Title "God of War: Pinnacle"		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=34&brand=2&app=0&ppid=463&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120208753880270310&ori_adset_id=120208753880330310&ori_ad_id=120208753891800310		1712485861	1.0211482597646E+14	The novels	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435529058_780255314035120_6727830031538269989_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=tEqwCEu-akMAb4417li&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB-8kbvWrTGYrf8q4Bq0rIb1v0P_ky3tbaheO4onTe5MA&oe=6618CDEB	person_profile	0	The novels	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435301817_937174624805801_6156551766728796754_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VMYRDlHXkegAb4U0ndH&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBAdKFcZ4tNnfd8jV4qT35JTBsluD0b74glUXclO3wVtw&oe=6618F824			0	3	👊😡After 15 years, he came back, saw his wife and daughter living on the street, angry on the spot, a short message to 100 billion group bankruptcy<br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> In Erudia, a private jet landed at North Hampton Airport, where all international flights experienced an eight-hour delay because of it.<br /> <br /> At the private passageway were five men in suits and leather shoes, standing as straight as a javelin.<br /> <br /> Every now and then, they would raise their wrist to look at the time, for a big shot was coming to town.<br /> <br /> The upper-class society of North Hampton had learned about his arrival, but no one had the capability to get an inch closer to the private passageway.<br /> <br /> Even the richest man in North Hampton who came to pay homage was chased away.<br /> <br /> Finally, there were movements coming from the passageway.<br /> <br /> “God of War!!!” the mass cried out, their eyes filled with awe and veneration at the sight of the undefeatable legend of Erudia.<br /> <br /> He, who was dubbed the God of War, was the one and only five-star war God in the history of Erudia.<br /> <br /> Once, he&#039;d inflicted a crushing defeat on the strongest battalions in eighteen countries. He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011841	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031131		455		330276306737276	3	1.1898126853576E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456134380566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434634	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434424662_406451962327874_1295570138616565660_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=bYIQbm2PPxYAb5lH-J7&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCpfnLIjxZAXiDKqY8y34S4ZdUH30j0hDYLStpXiNrhWA&oe=6618EA31	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434423337_1083134536278552_5784243365242534651_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eBpKVYXvPWsAb6UaVro&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB4rHI_cAHx73-KQV4NI1z9GleKO0tlulqrC2EgtR0kRA&oe=6618D2B0			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011519	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031131		455		384039984535900	12	3.3135939889267E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428521890608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate searing (sciatic nerve) discomfort?	best vitamin to alleviate searing (sciatic nerve) discomfort?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemtestis/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=e0144e1a-1c79-48ac-b140-9ea59770e04a&lpid=71d316f0-f587-4361-8939-2407d2549662		1712495586	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435993167_1477833843103765_2566683815532821663_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qKE-5cBWa4MAb6d65sw&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBcJd4pfO7pHTNaZ8ySIWhleq5toGTq3dg85oz7Xlx3Tg&oe=6618E7C9	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436449926_435455295701444_7315116967718782849_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=BkV3GWKfSUQAb7RZHim&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCPEtUR5oEcmY3DtDCtbY9TBtuWgrF0gP01sNWToET-9g&oe=6618DFB3			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;<br /> <br /> My burning sciatic nerve pain down my back and left leg, has been killing me for the past few months. <br /> <br /> It has been bad. Really bad. I was at the end of my rope. <br /> <br /> I always would get afraid I was going to need to get surgery - it drove me nuts trying to figure out how to stop thinking about it because that&#039;s all I did was think about it. And I really think that made it worse<br /> <br /> Then I found my guardian angel - Abby. Ok, she is really just a friend of a friend and we were at a backyard get-together.<br /> <br /> It started out weird.<br /> <br /> “If I helped you find relief from all your pain and then you got to go for long walks again, would you send me a thank you card?”<br /> <br /> I was really interested. Obviously. She had sciatica and had found relief. That’s all I wanted.<br /> <br /> “It was this video I found - real dramatic stuff - and some bizarre experiment…”<br /> <br /> She went on a little.<br /> <br /> “I guess what finally convinced me to give it a try was that major hospitals like Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Rochester Medical Center have put their reputations behind recommending some of the ingredients for sciatica sufferers.”<br /> <br /> “I’ll send you the link but it’s entirely up to you. There is a guarantee and it is all natural.<br /> <br /> After you watch it you can decide not to try it and leave things in your life like they are now. <br /> <br /> Or you can decide to try it and begin the countdown to when the relief starts. Sound good?”<br /> <br /> Well, I watched the video - that night - and well, it has been like a mute button. Relief, calmness.<br /> <br /> I want to cry, I am so happy. <br /> <br /> I can finally stand long enough to cook myself dinner. <br /> <br /> I tracked down her address and sent her that thank you card last month.<br /> <br /> I recommend this to anyone who is suffering like I was.<br /> <br /> There was something Abby said that day that has stuck with me to this day. I’ll leave it with you.<br /> <br /> “My dad always said there are two types of people in the world. Those who look for reasons why and those who look for reasons why not.”<br /> <br /> The link is below. Just click to watch more. 👇		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011061	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526148	1726031131		455		3296895227273616	1	8.3080165554005E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	175537252604114		0	Nerve Renew			23858323091680302		nerverenew.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Bye Bye Nerve Discomfort - 52% OFF 3 Month Supply [Limited Time]!	Speak to a Nerve Specialist: (888) 840-7142 Limited Time Offer! SAVE 52% OFF Nerve Renew Today And Reduce Nerve Sensitivity, Discomfort, & Weakness! Yours for JUST $33/bottle (reg. $69)(when you buy 3)*Limited inventory, while supplies last Yours for JUST $33/bottle (reg. $69)(when you buy 3)*Li...	https://nerverenew.com/pages/landers-nr3pk-99		1692206782	1.7553725260411E+14	Nerve Renew	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/367473088_236482402182040_5514921068110917990_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=hMFwRQRAuj8Ab4G3ANm&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfB3mb510Ankn9bbb1Awye38FqtuC2k41wpaEcjC-tWKQQ&oe=6618E3F4	person_profile	0	Nerve Renew	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/367473535_665743815159432_5442744917489777488_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=S65mOgTcVycAb6ZsuAf&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDyjNNCjxYVDPpEAm6209hIJvVJpWJhl4ggC8_RAawM6A&oe=6618FCA0			0	3	Tired of nerve discomfort and weakness? 😫 <br /> <br /> Re-order Nerve Renew today to experience targeted relief and enjoy healthier nerve function! And now, for a limited time, take advantage of the special offer below to get 3 bottles for just $99 (reg. $207)!<br /> <br /> But hurry, supplies are limited! Claim your discounted Nerve Renew bundle &amp; save 52% OFF the reg price now 👉 <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnerverenew.com%2Fpages%2Flanders-nr3pk-99&amp;h=AT0GTVx4yV3crbJ-5atdhJlKekO806B4vEY06xckWsuGQwqwnsTvshYPgHyvLKs6eCH9sT0Nl7vdXhUu7cp3X69fqrgAltz3ANGXZiiHB8osq33II0Hox-B_LPnEuGqngyEwq_5pGvuIGbNGmLsip34CwN-eO9I0CHgHLA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://nerverenew.com/pages/landers-nr3pk-99</a>		Nerve Renew		102275	https://facebook.com/NerveHealthGroup	0		LEARN_MORE						1712300400		View Edit Delete
1011083	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526148	1726031131		455		978475403141607	2	9.3324295497366E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	103138129056172		0	Hot style novel			120208877337840127		page.tapon.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Free reading with Title 📚📚"Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO"		https://page.tapon.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=4442&brand=3&app=0&ppid=2565&pid=FBW2A&campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&adset_id=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&ad_id=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium=%7B%7Bplacement%7D%7D&utm_campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&utm_term=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&utm_content=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&ori_campaign_id=120204348746670571&ori_adset_id=120204348747420571&ori_ad_id=120204348751370571		1712510410	1.0313812905617E+14	Hot style novel	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434560141_1129904901536419_2344438009537600433_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=E2ErIk1IFbYAb54cZmz&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDP3o5R2sLAKLlIZflWD1D6P9Js0NNCdhwJMGE-ZcytsA&oe=6618DD40	person_profile	0	Hot style novel	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435890077_1105184990717754_3219403712615429295_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Bpy97CARK2wAb4anYuT&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDJRFEHipy0bz7sVinWMDVsre1Pa7_jxgNdqMopmAX2QQ&oe=6618EE87			0	3	A male gynecologist went to the wrong table on a blind date, but he didn&#039;t expect that a female CEO with a net worth of tens of billions would be interested in him.<br /> ------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> Chapter 1 The Blind Date Blunder<br /> “I know, Mom. I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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1011487	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526154	1726031131		455		8161272300569026	1	7.3945657503648E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207929246970338		a.shepherdsapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.shepherdsapp.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQ0MDg5LzIwMjQwNDA3MTc1ODAyL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712484198	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436362182_1163755961711642_3953823181174750389_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=3bma2FOADb4Ab5VTc3Y&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfACD0htSjRx0xZMEk1wo7FWEzwzlHTz7nxZYxXIsBvrnA&oe=6618FD83	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436784070_175414039000315_8363307258765139548_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_aid=0&_nc_ohc=NsB6DUyw4UIAb42YUoW&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfASTrQuhgn3H1HLXULOY4wd7xCGBpRR9cGvvXVUTI0Qug&oe=6618F679			0	3	&quot;I&#039;ve told you to shut your trap, Queenie. Remember this, I&#039;m not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won&#039;t let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! I will return everything I&#039;ve been through to you bit by bit, slowly but surely.&quot;<br /> &quot;Save ... me. Five ... million...&quot;<br /> He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help.<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, &quot;Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted.&quot;<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, &quot;You really should thank the person.&quot;<br /> &quot;I found her. Here you go.&quot;<br /> &quot;A student in her senior year?&quot; A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? &quot;<br /> &quot;A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor&#039;s admiration. How intriguing!&quot;<br /> In the eyes of her teachers and classmates, Sophie Tanner was a rebellious girl with no particular skills or knowledge.<br /> Not only did she perform poorly in her studies, but she also often caused trouble, to the point where rumors about her chaotic personal life spread like wildfire.<br /> However, despite her countless negative labels, she was regarded as a treasure by the most esteemed heir of the Lombard family in Jipsdale, Tistan Lombard.<br /> &quot;Of course. From the moment I first laid eyes on her, I swore to myself that I&#039;d marry her!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> Her brows furrowed, a vague sense of foreboding welling up within her. She was tempted to change the course of her bicycle, but taking a different route would add an extra twenty minutes to her journey.<br /> Sophie grew somewhat impatient deep down, for she certainly didn&#039;t want to encounter any gory scenes on her way home.<br /> In the end, she chose to stick to her course since she knew her time was precious and didn&#039;t want to waste twenty minutes.<br /> Sure enough, five minutes later, she saw a man covered in blood lying in a corner of the alley where few people ventured.<br /> Sophie continued pedaling her bicycle forward instead of being kind-hearted and checking on the bloodied man. After all, she had no idea if the man was a villain.<br /> The man lying on the ground seemingly heard Sophie&#039;s bicycle cycling past. He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help. &quot;Save ... me. Five ... million...&quot;<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, &quot;Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted.&quot;<br /> After saying that, the man suddenly coughed violently, blood trickling out the corner of his mouth.<br /> His words successfully rooted Sophie in place. At present, she was doing quite well on her own and didn&#039;t want to encounter any more trouble.<br /> Sophie parked her bicycle by the roadside, turned back, and walked toward the man. The man, barely clinging to life, was in no condition to cause her any trouble.<br /> She crouched down and looked at the man covered in blood. &quot;Is that so? Thanks for the heads-up.&quot;<br /> Sophie merely wanted to thank him, planning to take a different route home later. She had no intention of further involving herself in matters that didn&#039;t concern her.<br /> After she had finished speaking, she stood up to leave. However, before she could even take a step, she was held immobile by the man&#039;s hand.<br /> Glancing back, she saw that the man had grabbed her foot, obviously refusing to let her leave. &quot;Save me,&quot; he pleaded.<br /> Suddenly, Sophie&#039;s attractive eyes blazed with anger. &quot;I don&#039;t want to invite trouble.&quot;<br /> The man lifted his gaze to look at Sophie, who towered over him on her feet. Although he was completely drained of energy, his hand still clamped on her ankle tightly.<br /> He knew that the girl standing before him was his hope. His men hadn&#039;t come to rescue him yet, so he had to leave that place and get to a safe location.<br /> Sophie cast a glance at the man lying on the ground. Had it been anyone else, she would never have bothered to play savior. However, despite the blood all over the man before her, his looks surprisingly aligned with her aesthetics.<br /> Upon noticing the slight flicker in her eyes, Tristan Lombard knew he had been saved. Following that realization, he relaxed his grip and promptly passed out.<br /> Looking at the distinguished man who had already collapsed to the ground, Sophie couldn&#039;t help cursing, &quot;D*mn it! How am I supposed to move you?&quot;<br /> In the end, she heaved the man up to his feet. It took a Herculean effort to hoist him onto the back seat of her bicycle. Then, with great difficulty, she took him away via an ever more isolated route.<br /> After much deliberation, Sophie decided to bring him back to her place. With practiced ease, she retrieved the first-aid kit on the shelf.<br /> She hoisted the man onto the couch in her house. Luckily, it was black, so it wouldn&#039;t be noticeable even if it got stained by blood.<br /> Sophie opened the first-aid kit, taking out the iodine and hemostatic bandages.<br /> At that moment, she couldn&#039;t get her hands on anesthesia. Anyway, he has already passed out and should be able to endure any further pain. Donning medical gloves, Sophie cut away his blood-stained shirt with scissors.<br /> The wound was perilously close to his heart, and a slight misstep could lead to severe internal bleeding.<br /> It was also incredibly deep, with the flesh visibly gaping.<br /> Despite being a staunch man, even Tristan jolted awake from the pain the moment his wound was touched.<br /> He glared at Sophie at the side.<br /> &quot;What are you doing?&quot;<br /> Sophie hadn&#039;t expected Tristan to wake up at that moment. However, considering the amount of blood he had lost, he would have been as good as dead if he still couldn&#039;t regain consciousness.<br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to die, don&#039;t move.&quot;<br /> Sophie couldn&#039;t be bothered to engage in conversation with him, not in the mood to waste her breath with him. She planned to continue tending to his wound.<br /> &quot;Ahh...&quot; The contact with his wound elicited a pained grunt from Tristan. However, that was the only sound he made. Throughout the rest of the process, he didn&#039;t utter a single sound of discomfort.<br /> He managed to stay conscious until Sophie had finished treating his wounds before passing out.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s commendable willpower.&quot; If it were anyone else, they would have been screaming in pain long ago, with so many injuries on their body. She took the man&#039;s phone out of his pocket, composed a text message, and sent it to a contact whose name caught her eye.<br /> She left him at an intersection, kindly tossing him a piece of shirt. Then, she walked away without giving him another glance.<br /> Upon receiving the text message from Tristan, Felix Northley immediately rushed to the location Sophie sent.<br /> At the sight of Tristan on the ground, he was stunned.<br /> Who&#039;s the person who is sick of living? Do they not know who the man on the ground is? It&#039;s Tristan Lombard, the most esteemed son of the Lombard family in Jipsdale! By then, Tristan had already awakened and saw Felix approaching.<br /> &quot;Who&#039;s sick of living, Mr. Tristan?&quot; Who could be so audacious? In Jipsdale, no one dares to offend him! Tristan cast a glance at the incessantly chattering Felix.<br /> &quot;Mr. Tristan, who did this to you?&quot; From the moment Felix learned of Tristan&#039;s disappearance, he had been genuinely scared to the point of breaking out in a cold sweat.<br /> If Tristan died, countless people in Jipsdale would have to join him in death.<br /> With the man in such a state at that moment, he was downright curious about just who the culprit was.<br /> &quot;The culprit employed mercenaries this time, eager to take my life. Find out who saved me today.&quot;<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, &quot;You really should thank the person.&quot;<br /> &quot;Regrettably, I have no idea who it was.&quot; Tristan also wished to know who exactly had saved him. All he knew was that it was a girl.<br /> &quot;I found her. Here you go.&quot;<br /> Felix handed a stack of documents to him.<br /> Upon opening the file and pulling out the documents within, Tristan couldn&#039;t help but frown.<br /> &quot;A student in her senior year?&quot; A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? &quot;Felix, have you been slacking off at work lately? How dare you try to fool me with this kind of information?&quot;<br /> Immediately, Felix waved his hands in denial.<br /> &quot;I know it&#039;s hard for you to believe it. I was taken aback when I first saw the information. But I&#039;ve double-checked, and it&#039;s indeed her. Moreover, she&#039;s already twenty years old.&quot;<br /> He then held a photo out at Tristan.<br /> Tristan took the photo, his eyes landing on the face on it. It was a face one could never forget—youthful, vibrant, and breathtakingly beautiful. Her eyes, in particular, were captivating.<br /> &quot;A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor&#039;s admiration. How intriguing!&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t tell my grandfather about me being injured.&quot;<br /> &quot;What if Old Mr. Lombard asks about it? Am I still to keep mum?&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t say anything.&quot; If I can&#039;t handle even such a trivial issue, would I still deserve my reputation? &quot;Let&#039;s go and meet this young lady.&quot;<br /> Sophie paid no mind to the vile condemnation behind her but continued forward.<br /> Unexpectedly, after she had walked a distance away, a black car pulled up beside her. Subsequently, the door swung open.<br /> A tall and handsome man walked up her.<br /> &quot;Nice to meet you, Ms. Tanner! I am Felix Northley. My employer, Mr. Tristan, wishes to have a word with you.&quot;<br /> Sophie took a piece of chewing gum out of her pocket and tossed it into her mouth.<br /> Felix had already opened the back car door, and Sophie got in.<br /> Upon seeing the man seated inside, she realized he was the person she saved last night.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re quite lucky you&#039;re still alive despite having lost so much blood.&quot; The expression on Sophie&#039;s beautiful face remained unchanged, and she was as nonchalant as ever. Her captivating eyes were devoid of emotions.<br /> Her words were quite blunt. Felix, in the passenger seat, widened his eyes in surprise.<br /> Even in Jipsdale, few people dare to speak to him in such a manner! &quot;I&#039;m Tristan Lombard. Thank you for saving me yesterday.&quot;<br /> Tristan handed her a business card.<br /> Without even bothering to glance at it, Sophie stuffed it right into her bag.<br /> &quot;Do you study medicine?&quot; Felix voiced the question in his mind. No only is she only twenty years old, but she&#039;s even attending a rather subpar high school. Could she really have the expertise to treat his wounds? In response, Sophie shook her head.<br /> &quot;No. My neighbor is a veterinarian. I&#039;ve helped him out a few times.&quot;<br /> Hearing that, Felix couldn&#039;t help but look at Tristan.<br /> Whoa! The high and mighty Mr. Tristan was treated by this girl as if he were a kitten or puppy. &quot;A veterinarian can also treat human wounds?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah ... all wounds are almost the same.&quot;<br /> After saying that, Sophie instructed the driver, &quot;Drop me off at the next intersection.&quot;<br /> At her words, the driver couldn&#039;t help but glance back at Tristan. The latter gave a slight nod.<br /> Upon reaching the intersection, the driver pulled over, and Sophie got out of the car.<br /> &quot;Ms. Tanner, are you sure you don&#039;t need our help?&quot; She seems to have just crossed someone she shouldn&#039;t have earlier.<br /> &quot;No, thanks.&quot;<br /> Sophie gave a dismissive wave of her hand, for she could resolve the issue herself.<br /> Before Tristan&#039;s car had even driven off, Sophie hailed a taxi and left.<br /> &quot;How cool.&quot; Felix had never seen such a cool girl, much less one so beautiful. &quot;Mr. Tristan, do you think her words are trustable?&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you think?&quot; Tristan didn&#039;t even bother to look at him. &quot;Interesting.&quot;<br /> Felix was taken aback. Is he saying that he finds this young lady interesting? &quot;Mr. Tristan, don&#039;t tell me you&#039;ve fallen for her? I admit she&#039;s beautiful, even more so than the beauties in Jipsdale, but ... she&#039;s still a high school student!&quot;<br /> Tristan swept his eyes over the man.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not old myself, only twenty-two years old.&quot;<br /> &quot;Soph, it&#039;s me, your big brother. I&#039;ve come to take you home,&quot; Caleb said warmly.<br /> Sophie couldn&#039;t help but frown. Big brother? Take me home? Where was he when I was at my most vulnerable? Now I don&#039;t need him anymore.<br /> &quot;Sophie, I truly didn&#039;t expect you&#039;d dare to return.&quot; Willow&#039;s face was filled with anger and resentment.<br /> Sophie reached into her pocket and pulled out a piece of chewing gum. After peeling off the wrapper, she popped it into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Willow, I will drive you out of the Tanner family!&quot;<br /> Sophie had no desire to say more. She turned around, ascended the stairs, and entered the room she once called her own.<br /> Willow collapsed onto the couch, seething with anger. Freak you, Sophie! How dare you utter such words? Early the next morning, Josiah personally escorted Sophie to the prestigious Jipsdale Premier High.<br /> The principal of Jipsdale Premier High, who also served as the Minister of Education in Jipsdale, held two positions and was always busy. He wasn&#039;t someone just anyone could meet.<br /> Josiah was somewhat of a notable figure in Jipsdale. He was waiting in the principal&#039;s office with Sophie.<br /> It wasn&#039;t until after eleven that Andy Langston arrived at his office.<br /> Upon seeing someone waiting for him, he immediately instructed his assistant to open the office door, allowing the two individuals to enter. After understanding the situation regarding Sophie, Andy found himself in a difficult position.<br /> There was no way they would accept a student as underperforming as Sophie at their top-tier high school.<br /> &quot;Mr. Langston, I&#039;ve never asked anyone for a favor before, but this time, I&#039;m begging you to help me out.&quot;<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, it&#039;s not that I&#039;m unwilling to help you. As you know, Jipsdale Premier High is essentially an elite private institution. Even our least accomplished students manage to get into one of the most prestigious universities. Your granddaughter&#039;s grades, I&#039;m afraid, put me in a difficult position. I suggest you consider a community college instead. I believe it might be a better fit for her.&quot;<br /> Sophie had never wanted to make Josiah beg. She stood up and left.<br /> Josiah knew that the child had a strong sense of pride, so he immediately followed her out.<br /> At that moment, Andy received a call from Felix.<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, please wait.&quot;<br /> After hanging up the phone, Andy immediately went after them.<br /> &quot;I&#039;ll accept Sophie.&quot; Andy&#039;s attitude had taken a complete turnaround.<br /> Even someone as worldly as Josiah was unclear why Andy had changed his mind.<br /> &quot;Mr. Langston, did I hear you correctly?&quot; Josiah asked for confirmation.<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, you heard right. I&#039;ll arrange a class for Sophie right now.&quot; Andy immediately called the academic head, instructing her to handle the arrangements for Sophie.<br /> Sophie didn&#039;t refuse, but she also knew that things weren&#039;t as simple as they seemed.<br /> The academic head assigned Sophie to the class with the worst performance. She handed her the school uniform and left her in the care of the homeroom teacher of Senior Class 8.<br /> &quot;Remember, our school requires students to wear uniforms to enter the campus,&quot; the academic head specifically instructed. &quot;Not just anyone can come in.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mr. Hayes, I&#039;m entrusting Sophie to you. Thank you for the trouble.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s no trouble at all. Please, feel free to head home. I&#039;ll bring Sophie to class in a bit,&quot; said Derrick Hayes, the homeroom teacher, courteously.<br /> Every parent at Jipsdale Premier High was a person of significant standing, and these teachers simply couldn&#039;t afford to offend them.<br /> The third period happened to be Derrick&#039;s class, and he arrived at the classroom of Senior Class 8 with Sophie in tow.<br /> &quot;We have a new student joining our class today. Now, let&#039;s invite our new friend to introduce herself. Please give a warm round of applause to welcome her.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hello everyone, my name is Sophie Tanner.&quot;<br /> Sophie Tanner? Upon hearing this name, the students began whispering among themselves.<br /> &quot;Is she the Sophie Tanner from five years ago? The one who was expelled from school?&quot;<br /> &quot;I think so! I heard she took a break from school, but in reality, she was expelled from our school.&quot;<br /> &quot;Is it true that she went to a small clinic for an abortion?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, back then...&quot;<br /> &quot;All right, everyone, settle down,&quot; said Derrick in a gentle tone. &quot;Sophie, there&#039;s one spot left in the back row. Go ahead and take a seat!&quot;<br /> Sophie made her way to the last row and sat down, completely ignoring the disdainful glares directed at her.<br /> Senior Class 8 was considered an average class at Jipsdale Premier High, and this class was filled with children from the elite strata of society.<br /> Their family was wealthy, and they were all fearless. After the third class ended, Queenie Lane approached Sophie.<br /> &quot;Sophie, it really is you! I never thought you&#039;d have the nerve to return to Jipsdale. If I were you...&quot;<br /> Queenie was Willow&#039;s sidekick, always had been. She was always there to assist Willow in tormenting Sophie.<br /> Sophie was older than her, and she never thought she&#039;d run into her again after taking a two-year break from school.<br /> &quot;Queenie, shut your trap,&quot; Sophie grumbled, having spent the previous night tossing and turning in an unfamiliar bed. Now, all she felt was a throbbing headache.<br /> &quot;Sophie, we&#039;re not in Horington, you know. Who do you think you are in Jipsdale?&quot; Queenie wasn&#039;t afraid of her at all. She grabbed Sophie&#039;s hand, under the impression that she remained the same submissive individual who tolerated others&#039; intimidation.<br /> A pair of attractive eyes narrowed dangerously.<br /> Following that, with a clever maneuver, she swiftly grasped Queenie&#039;s delicate hand, bending it backward.<br /> &quot;Ah!&quot; Queenie cried out in pain.<br /> When others saw the fierce determination in Sophie&#039;s eyes, they didn&#039;t dare to intervene.<br /> &quot;I&#039;ve told you to shut your trap, Queenie. Remember this, I&#039;m not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won&#039;t let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! 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Frankly, I normally see these numbers in women ten or fifteen years your senior.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I murmur, not believing my ears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years. I’m only 30, I should have plenty of eggs left.<br /> <br /> “In terms of fertility, you have very little time left.” She continues. “If you want to conceive, you need to do so before your next cycle begins.”<br /> <br /> “My next cycle?” I repeat, my mouth hanging open in shock. I love kids more than anything, and though it might not be everyone’s ambition, I want nothing more than to be a mother.<br /> <br /> I have to get home and tell my boyfriend this news, and there’s not a moment to waste.<br /> <br /> I make it home in record time, bursting through the door and opening my mouth to call for Mike, but stopping dead in my tracks. As soon as I walk inside I see a pair of high heels and a handbag by the door – neither of which belong to me.<br /> <br /> I cock my ears towards the bedroom, and my stomach churns when I hear the unmistakable sound of moaning, accompanied by a steady thump thump thump, as the bed collides with the wall. Worse even than realizing that Mike is clearly in there with another woman, is realizing who he’s with. I know that handbag, and I know those shoes – they belong to my best friend, Kate. <br /> <br /> “Fuck, Ella is so stupid.” Mike laughs, “can you believe she actually expects me to have a baby with her?”<br /> <br /> Kate snorts, “she’s delusional. I don’t know how you put up with her for so long in the first place.”<br /> <br /> “If she wasn’t so beautiful I never would have given her the time of day.” Mike scoffs. “Thankfully daily doses of plan B kept her from ever conceiving.”<br /> <br /> “The morning after pill?” Kate asks, “how did you manage to give it to her without her realizing?”<br /> <br /> “I put it in her morning coffee.” Mike chortles, sounding far too proud of himself. <br /> <br /> My vision goes completely red as everything finally falls into place. Suddenly it’s clear why I’ve never been able to get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex multiple times a week for years. It’s even clear how I could have the eggs of a 45-year-old, if my despicable partner has been secretly feeding me emergency contraceptives every day – there’s no telling what other damage that might have done to my reproductive system. <br /> <br /> Before I can think better of it, I pull the smoke alarm on the wall, wanting to frighten and punish the pair in the bedroom so fiercely that I fear I might attack them when they emerge. Water immediately sprays down from the sprinkler system mounted to the ceiling as a shrill siren fills the air, and I hear Mike and Kate cry out in surprise. <br /> <br /> A few moments later they come rushing out of the bedroom, stopping in their tracks when they see me looming in the doorway. Mike’s eyes go comically wide, “What are you doing home so early?” The snake has the nerve to sound affronted that I surprised him, when he’s the one who’s been sneaking around behind my back for God knows how long. He seems to realize how suspicious it looks that he and Kate are standing there in their underwear and quickly adds, “Kate came to see me so we could plan a surprise for your birthday, but then we spilled coffee all over our clothes so we had to change.”<br /> <br /> Fire blazes in my veins, he must truly believe I’m an idiot if he expects me to buy such a feeble excuse. <br /> <br /> It’s a testament to their horrifically low opinion of me that they buy my act, and I vow to get my revenge one way or another. I can’t believe I wasted so many years – my best years – on this scumbag. And now he may have cost me my future too. As soon as the thought enters my head, I know I can’t afford to waste another moment on Mike, I have more important things to take care of. <br /> <br /> I make my excuses and rush across town for the second time that afternoon, running to the comforting arms of my surrogate sister, Cora. Not only did we grow up together in the orphanage, but she became an OBGYN and now works for the most exclusive sperm bank in the city. I’ve never gone to her before because I always imagined Mike and I would eventually conceive the natural way, but that clearly isn’t an option anymore. <br /> <br /> Even if I could find a man willing to have a baby with me in time, I’m not eager to trust anyone after Mike’s betrayal. I’m going to have to do this on my own, and I know Cora can help me. I don’t have much money, but I have enough savings to pay for the insemination, especially since I basically have one shot and one shot only. <br /> <br /> When I arrive, all my plans to lay out my situation for Cora clearly and concisely go out the window, because the moment I see my sister I fall to pieces. She hugs and kisses me until my tears subside, slowly extracting the story from me piece by piece. When she hears about Mike and Kate she swears up a storm, but that’s nothing compared to her reaction when I explain about my fertility. <br /> <br /> “That little shit! I’ll kill him!” She fumes, studying me with a worried expression. “Ella, if your doctor was right this means you only have one chance to conceive.”<br /> <br /> “I know.” I sniffle. “And if this is going to be my only baby, I don’t want to take any chances. I want the best donor we can find.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t you worry about that.” Cora assures me, “We’ve got donations from actors, models, scientists – it’s only the creme de la creme here.” She glances at the door and lowers her voice. “You didn’t hear it from me, but even Dominic Sinclair sent his samples here for testing.”<br /> <br /> “Dominic Sinclair? I repeat, “the billionaire?” I’ve seen the man around town, but we don’t exactly run in the same circles. He lives in the same neighborhood as my wealthy employer and often says hello to the children I nanny, but he’s always surrounded by bodyguards and is so intimidating I get goosebumps just thinking about him. <br /> <br /> “Oh my god!.” Cora slaps her hand over her mouth. “I wasn’t supposed to tell you that! I don’t know what I was thinking. Apparently he’s no stranger to fertility issues himself, and he trusted us to handle his swimmers over every other lab in the country. I’ve got his sperm in the other room at this very moment.” She frets, “But Ella you can’t tell anyone, you have to promise me.”<br /> <br /> “Of course!” I agree immediately. “I know how important confidentiality is here.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you,” Cora breathes. “Now, I’m going to give you a dossier of our clients so you can pick a donor, and once you’ve chosen we’ll get you knocked up before you can even blink.” <br /> <br /> It’s not an easy decision, but eventually I choose a handsome surgeon whose photo practically makes me swoon. Cora leaves the room only long enough to prepare the sample, and though she looks a bit flustered when she returns, she quickly and professionally completes the insemination, holding my hand when the procedure is finished. “It’s all take care of now, Ella.” She promises, “You can come back in ten days to see if it worked.”<br /> <br /> Ten days. I think dazedly. Ten days to decide my entire future.<br /> <br /> If only I’d known that by the time those ten days were up, my future would no longer belong to me – but to Dominic Sinclair himself. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 - Be Fired<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Six days to go. I think, staring at the date circled on my calendar. Six days until I find out if my dreams are finally going to come true… or if I have to figure out an entirely different plan for my life. <br /> <br /> I’ve thought about nothing else since Cora inseminated me last week, I’m so anxious to find out if I’m pregnant I haven’t even begun to process Mike’s betrayal. <br /> <br /> I’m trying to keep a level head, yet I can’t help but imagine my future with this new baby. Try as I might, I catch myself daydreaming about it constantly. I even find myself humming as I get ready for work in the morning. <br /> <br /> When I arrive at my employer’s estate in the most exclusive neighborhood in Moon Valley – which basically makes it the most exclusive neighborhood in the world, since Moon Valley is one of the most expensive cities on the planet – I’m immediately greeted by two little voices shouting my name in excitement. “Ella!”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, 3-year-old Millie is hugging my legs while her older brother, Jake, wraps his arms around my middle. “Good morning love puddles!” I exclaim, returning their hugs. “Are you ready for the museum?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah!” They cheer, racing out the door without even stopping to put on coats. It takes a bit of wrangling to get them back inside and bundled up for the cold winter day, but before long we set out into the snow.<br /> <br /> Jake races ahead of Millie and I, impatient to get to the science museum and not seeming to notice that his sister’s tiny legs simply don’t move that fast. Chuckling, I lift Millie into my arms and settle her on my hip. “Goodness, you’re getting too big for this, munchkin.”<br /> <br /> “Nuh-uh,” Millie grins, “You’re justs too little.” <br /> <br /> She might have a point. At five foot one, I don’t exactly have the kind of build suited to heavy lifting. I’m in great shape, but I’ve never been particularly strong. “Smarty pants.” I tease, laughing with the little girl. <br /> <br /> When I look back towards Jake, I realize he’s stopped a few feet ahead of us. My heart skips a beat when I realize why. We’re in front of the Sinclair mansion, and its owner is currently standing in the middle of the sidewalk, his gaze searing me like a firebrand as I approach with Millie. Dominic Sinclair is just about the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, but he’s also one of the most terrifying. <br /> <br /> With dark hair and piercing green eyes, chiseled features and a body so muscular I could swoon, it doesn’t seem fair he gets to look so good and also be so rich. If I didn’t know better I might think it was his wealth or imposing height that makes him so intimidating, after all he’s at least six foot four, which means he towers over me and everyone else around him. However it’s neither of those things, there’s simply an indefinable quality about the man that I can’t put my finger on, one which screams danger. He gives off this energy that’s so raw and animalistic one forgets there’s anyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> Taking a steadying breath, I close the distance between us so Millie can say hello. When she greets him, Dominic drags his attention from me and offers her a smile so genuine that it tugs at my heartstrings. As I watch him talk to my two young charges, I remember what Cora told me about his infertility struggles. He clearly loves children, and I feel a wave of empathy for him. If anyone knows what it’s like to yearn for a family of their own, it’s me. <br /> <br /> Jake is currently showing Dominic his new toy airplane, pulling the matchbox model from his pocket and demonstrating how far it can fly. With a great heave, he sends the toy gliding through the air, only to land in the middle of the street. Before any of us can say a word, Jake races after it, right into the busy road.<br /> <br /> “Jake no, be careful!” I cry, watching him dart out into the path of an oncoming car but feeling frozen by my fear. Before I can contemplate putting Millie down to go after him, a blur of movement whirrs past my vision. I’ve never seen anyone move so fast in my life. Dominic became little more than a hazy outline of himself, chasing after Jake and pulling him out of the way just before the car slams into them. The vehicle’s tires are still screeching when Dominic sets Jake down beside me, his expression suddenly very stern. <br /> <br /> “That was very dangerous.” He scolds gently. “You should never go into the street without looking both ways first.”<br /> <br /> Jake hangs his head. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want my plane to get runned over.” <br /> <br /> “You are a million times more important than a toy.” Dominic tells him firmly, “and you scared your nanny half to death.”<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Ella.” Jake sniffles, looking up at me with wide eyes. <br /> <br /> “I know sweetheart, just don’t ever do that again.” I breathe, cuddling him against my side. “Thank you so much.” I say to Dominic, feeling more grateful than I can express. “I have no idea how you moved so fast! It was like something out of a superhero film.”<br /> <br /> “Must have been the adrenaline.” Dominic shrugs, giving Millie another smile before taking his leave. “Enjoy the rest of your day, and stay out of the road young man!”<br /> <br /> “Yes sir!” Jake calls after him, pocketing his airplane. “I really am sorry.” He adds to me. <br /> <br /> “It’s forgotten.” I tell him softly, though I take his hand so that he can’t run off again. <br /> <br /> “It all happened so fast.” I tell Cora later that night. “I mean the more I think about it, the more amazing it seems. One moment he was there, and the next he was gone. It was like magic.”<br /> <br /> “Thank goodness Jake is alright.” She replies, but rather than looking relieved, her face is twisted into a deep grimace.<br /> <br /> Studying my sister’s expression, I realize her grim demeanor is not just about Jake’s near miss. Something else is wrong, and I actually feel guilty for not noticing sooner. “Is everything okay?”<br /> <br /> Cora frowns, “Not really. But you’ve got so much going on right now, it’s not important.”<br /> <br /> “Cora, don’t be ridiculous.” I admonish. “What’s going on?”<br /> <br /> “Well, speaking of Dominic Sinclair,” She begins cryptically, “you know that sperm he sent to us for testing?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” I confirm, wondering where on earth this was going. <br /> <br /> “It’s gone missing… and I’m the last person who saw it, not to mention it was in my custody.” She explains, her voice becoming thick with emotion. “Ella, I think… I think I’m going to be fired. And if there’s an investigation I could lose my medical license.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I exclaim. “What do you mean it’s missing? A vial of sperm can’t just get up and walk away.”<br /> <br /> “I know, I think someone had to steal it, but there’s no way of knowing who’s responsible. And it looks like I’m going to have to take the blame.” She shares, her eyes shining with tears. <br /> <br /> “Cora, I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this sooner!” I lament, “They can’t fire you, it isn’t fair.”<br /> <br /> “You don’t understand, Dominic is one of our biggest donors.” Cora explains. “And he’s furious, he basically wants my head on a platter.”<br /> <br /> A week ago I might have believed there was no hope for Cora, but seeing how kind and understanding Dominic was with the kids today makes me wonder if he could really be so heartless. Surely if he understood that Cora would never be so irresponsible he’d show some leniency? I have to try and help her, I would do anything for my sister – even begging a ruthless billionaire for mercy.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 - Request<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Three days to go.<br /> <br /> I repeat these words to myself as I walk down the street, still preoccupied with my possible pregnancy, even as I prepare to go to bat for my sister. In some ways it&#039;s a coping mechanism: I’m about to beg Dominic Sinclair to save Cora’s job, and I need a comforting thought to help me get through this. <br /> <br /> His bodyguards see me first, and I can see their mouths moving as they watch me move closer, no doubt notifying him of my presence. Approaching nervously behind Dominic, I wonder for the hundredth time if this is a mistake. Who am I to ask a favor from one of the most powerful men on the planet? Shaking myself, I tell the little voice in the back of my mind to shut up – this is for Cora. I might not be brave for myself, but I can be brave for her. <br /> <br /> “Mr. Sinclair?” I ask hesitantly, feeling my heart pound violently against my ribcage. <br /> <br /> He turns around and gazes imperiously down at me. “Yes?”<br /> <br /> “I’m Ella Reina, I nanny for Jake and Millie Graves.” I begin, gnawing on my lower lip. <br /> <br /> His dark eyes catch on my mouth, and suddenly I feel like a frightened rabbit in front of a hungry wolf. “I know who you are, Ella.” The sound of my name on his lips sends a shiver down my spine. He speaks the familiar syllables with so much purpose, as if they truly mean something to him.<br /> <br /> “Oh… well, I don’t mean to be impertinent, but I’m friends with Dr Cora Daniels…”As soon as I say her name, his expression closes off, and some unidentified emotion flashes in his eyes. <br /> <br /> “She told me she’s in trouble at work, and I know you’re one of the bank’s donors.” I improvise. “I don’t know what Cora is being accused of, but I’m sure she’s innocent. She takes her job incredibly seriously, and she would never do anything to risk her career.”<br /> <br /> “And what do you expect me to do about it?” Dominic asks ominously. I can tell he doesn’t believe my weak story, his body language has changed completely, and I can feel his rising anger vibrating in the air around us. <br /> <br /> “I just thought… I hoped that if you had any sway there, you might be able to put in a good word for her.” I finish, feeling color flood my cheeks. I’m both ashamed of myself for such a feeble attempt, but unsure how else to handle such a delicate topic. The last thing I want is to get Cora in even more trouble than before. <br /> <br /> Dominic’s jaw ticks as he watches me, and the voice in the back of my head urges me to run for it. “From what I’ve heard, your friend made a very serious mistake, and the consequences have been more than appropriate. The best thing she can do now is take responsibility for her mistakes, not sending you to do her dirty work for her.”<br /> <br /> “I – she didn’t, she doesn’t even know I’m here! I swear.” I plead. <br /> <br /> “I’ve said all I’m going to say on this matter.” Dominic declares, turning away from me and striding into his house. The door slams shut behind him, and I’m left with his various bodyguards. <br /> <br /> “You need to leave now, miss.” One of the men announces sharply. <br /> <br /> “I can’t.” I moan, “he has to understand, she’s going to lose everything!” <br /> <br /> “We’re not going to ask you again.” A second guard growls, a clear threat in his words. <br /> <br /> “Please, she’s innocent.” I beg, “you have to –” before I can say anything more, the men grab me by the arms and begin trying to lead me off the property. Feeling truly desperate, I dig in my heels, deciding that my dignity is worth Cora’s entire future. “I’m begging you, if I could just talk to Mr. Sinclair.” <br /> <br /> “You’ve already talked to him.” The first guard grumbles, “and frankly you’re lucky he was as generous to you as he was. Your friend clearly told you things she shouldn’t.”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, they’ve thrown me off the property and onto the sidewalk so forcefully that I lose my balance, tumbling to the ground as tears spark in my eyes. The iron gates slam shut behind me, and I have no choice but to slink off before I can embarrass myself further. <br /> <br /> Of course, this was only the beginning of my misfortune. When I arrived at work the next day, I found that my keys no longer fit the locks on the front door. I knocked, overwhelmed with confusion, and a few minutes later the door swung open to reveal Jake and Millie’s furious mother. <br /> <br /> “My keys aren’t working.” I tell her, wondering why she’s glaring at me so fiercely.<br /> <br /> “They’re not meant to.” She answers coldly, “as of yesterday afternoon, your services were no longer required.”<br /> <br /> “I… you’re firing me?” I squeak, not believing my ears. “Why?”<br /> <br /> “We got a call from the neighbors.” She explains haughtily, “apparently you let Jake run into the road the other day where he was almost hit by a car! And then yesterday you were seen making a fool of yourself at Dominic Sinclair’s home – they said his bodyguards had to drag you off the grounds like a common criminal.”<br /> <br /> “That isn’t fair, that isn’t what happened!” I plead. “Jake through his toy into the road and ran after it, I didn’t let it happen, and what happened with Mr. Sinclair was a misunderstanding.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t want to hear it.” She hisses. “Now leave before I call the police.”<br /> <br /> “Please, can’t I at least say goodbye to the kids?” I request, praying she’ll grant me this one kindness.<br /> <br /> “I’m dialing.” She tells me simply, pulling her cell phone from her pocket. <br /> <br /> “No!” I raise my palms in supplication, “It’s okay, I’ll go.”<br /> <br /> For the second time this week, I find myself shamefully retreating through this opulent neighborhood with tears streaming down my face. What hurts even worse than losing my job is the fact I didn&#039;t get to explain the situation to Jake and Millie, or see them one last time. I’m sure their mother will tell them horrible things about me, despite the fact that I’ve been lovingly raising for them for the last two years.<br /> <br /> I know Dominic Sinclair is responsible for this. I don’t believe my ex-boss’s story about the neighbors for one moment. He clearly wanted to punish me, just like he’s having Cora punished. A rush of fury takes hold of me, and suddenly I wish I could punish him somehow. It’s not like me to be so vindictive, but right now it truly feels like my entire life is falling apart, and it’s partly his fault. <br /> <br /> I spent all my money on the insemination, and without a job I have almost nothing. How am I ever going to afford to have a baby now? I guarantee I’m not going to get a good reference from Jake and Millie’s mother. <br /> <br /> As if things weren’t already bad enough, when I return home I find a stack of bills in the mailbox and I don’t even recognize half the senders. I open them one by one, feeling my confusion and disbelief grow by the minute.<br /> <br /> As I look at the stores on the breakdown of charges, my suspicion grows: they’re all Mike’s favorite places. Is it possible he did this behind my back? That he’s been hiding the bills from me for months… or years? I know he’ll deny it if I confront him, which leaves me only one option. <br /> <br /> I have to call Kate. My former best friend might have betrayed me completely with her affair, but if anyone knows what Mike has been up to, it’s her. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4 - Desperation<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> My hands are shaking as I dial Kate’s number. Have I ever been this angry? If I have I certainly can’t remember it now.<br /> <br /> “Hello?” Kate answers almost immediately, using a sickly sweet tone that screams of fakeness. <br /> <br /> “Kate?” I state bluntly. “Are you with Mike right now?”<br /> <br /> There’s a pregnant pause on the other end of the line, before she weakly responds, “What? Of course not.” <br /> <br /> “Come off it Kate, do you really think I don&#039;t know about your shit?” I demand. “I’m not a complete idiot.”<br /> <br /> “Ella listen–” She begins, obviously gearing up to give me some sort of excuse. <br /> <br /> “No, I don’t even care about your little affair anymore – but I need to talk to him right now.” I declare fiercely. <br /> <br /> There’s another pause, and then Kate’s voice drops its innocent tone. “You don’t care?” She repeats, sounding truly shocked. “ You know I’m already pregnant?” <br /> <br /> I wasn’t prepared for that particular piece of news. I clench my hands into fists, feeling so furious I think I might actually break the phone with my tight grip, “And what, you think that’s some sort of victory?” I bite. <br /> <br /> “Does he know you’re pregnant?” I ask sharply, “because a man who’s so afraid of responsibility that he’d poison me for years is probably willing to do it to anyone.”<br /> <br /> “Well no, but he loves me, he would never –” She tried to explain. <br /> <br /> “He loved me too once.” I cut her off. “At least he said he did. It’s amazing how charming he can be, considering what a bastard he truly is. How do you think he’s going to support you and your child? He doesn’t even have a job.”<br /> <br /> “Of course he does!” She objects, “He just didn’t tell you about it because he didn’t want you to bleed him dry. He’s a stock broker.”<br /> <br /> “Oh Kate,” I sigh, “Poor, gullible, stupid Kate. He’s as much a stock broker as I am a wizard.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t talk to me like that! He’s got money, he lavishes it on me all the time!” She insists.<br /> <br /> “With fraudulent credit cards he took out in my name!” I shout, losing my temper completely.<br /> <br /> “What?” She squeaks. <br /> <br /> “That’s right. I’ve only just found out – he’s completely bankrupted me. I’m calling the police and if I were you, I’d check your own credit rating immediately, because I’d be willing to be you’re next.” I snap.<br /> <br /> “No,” she repeats weakly, “you’re wrong, it’s different with me.”<br /> <br /> My voice is getting thick with emotion now, but I can’t help it. “And frankly I don’t really care what happens to you Kate, but if you’re really pregnant then your baby deserves better than to be raised in a homeless shelter, and that’s exactly where Mike will land you.”<br /> <br /> I hang up before I start crying, not giving her a chance to respond. Why did I buy his lies about looking for work for so long? He crushed me little by little, all the while pretending to be so nice, and I let it happen. <br /> <br /> Never again. I decide. I won’t ever let myself be fooled that way again. <br /> <br /> I still want to get my revenge on Mike, but first I’ve got to try and salvage what’s left of my life. I have to go to the police and see if I can resolve these financial issues… I can’t have a baby if I’m bankrupt, and I can only pray the police will help. <br /> <br /> ________________________<br /> <br /> “I’m very sorry Miss. Reina, but if your ex-partner has left the area, there’s not much we can do about this.” The police officer breaks this news to me about as gently as he might smash an ant beneath his boot. “I’ll give you the police report to send to the credit card company, but that’s the most help you’re going to get from us.”<br /> <br /> Anger fills me to the brim. I guarantee he’d never treat my case with so little consideration or respect if I wasn’t an impoverished nanny. If I was a wealthy man like Dominic Sinclair, he’d be fawning at my feet, offering to go to any lengths to solve my problems. I storm out of the station before I can lose my temper and verbally assault the man, immediately calling the credit card companies. <br /> <br /> One by one they crush my hopes, telling me in no uncertain terms that unless a culprit is arrested in my case, I’ll be held responsible for the charges. <br /> <br /> As I hang up on the final call, I can feel the earth crumbling beneath my feet. How did it come to this? I literally have nothing. No one will hire me without a recommendation from my previous employer, which means I won’t be able to pay rent or keep food on the table. Normally I might turn to Cora in such a time, but I can’t burden her with this when she’s in the same boat. <br /> <br /> Tomorrow I’ll finally find out whether or not I’m pregnant, and up until now the strange sensation I’ve been experiencing the last few days has been a comfort and source of hope. I don’t know how to explain it: it’s as if I’m suddenly different somehow – even though I can’t see any changes, I just have this intense knowing that I’m no longer the same woman I was a week ago. <br /> <br /> I thought it was a sign the insemination worked, but now I’m praying that it’s my imagination going overboard. <br /> <br /> At first I try to distract myself, turning on the TV and freezing when I see Dominic Sinclair on the news talking about all his good will initiatives in the community. “When our work is finished, the Moon Valley children’s home will be a place of love and community, motivated to find the best homes for every child in need. Our initiative not only ensures that the permanent residents in the home have the best possible conditions, but that there is continuous follow up with children placed with adoptive families to ensure they thrive in their new homes.”<br /> <br /> So much for the supposed philanthropist, I think bitterly. Turning a blind eye to the lives he’s selfishly ruining all the while pretending to be a friend of the downtrodden. A week ago I might have been touched by such a broadcast. I grew up in an orphanage just like the one he’s describing, and I know just how terrible the conditions can be. Now however, I see nothing but his hypocrisy. Cora was an orphan too, she didn’t do anything wrong – where is his compassion for her? Clearly it’s only for the TV cameras. It’s a shame. He’s very convincing… then again, so was Mike. <br /> <br /> Of course Mike was never as handsome as Dominic Sinclair, nor did he ever have his charisma or imposing presence. I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone like him. Even while he was refusing to help me, scolding me and having me thrown out the door, part of me was still taken in by his handsome features and pure magnetism. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself, I turn the TV off. What the hell is wrong with me? The man is a heartless billionaire and I’m still sitting here mooning over him like a silly schoolgirl. <br /> <br /> I end up going to bed early, trying not to think about tomorrow. Of course, I still lie awake late into the night – I know what it means to grow up an orphan, and I can’t countenance bringing a child into the world just to abandon it to that bleak existence. The more my life unravels, the more stark my options become. <br /> <br /> If I am pregnant… Am I going to abort the child? Even though it’s what I’ve wanted my entire life!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 - Pregnancy Test<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> “No, I understand.” I murmur into the phone. “Thanks for listening at least.”<br /> <br /> I wearily hang up the line, burying my head in my hands. I spent all morning calling in every favor and loan I possibly could, throwing my dignity right out the window to beg my friends and acquaintances in my time of need. <br /> <br /> I’ve never thought of myself as a proud woman, but begging this way was more of a challenge than I could have imagined. <br /> <br /> I only wish I could help Cora as well as myself. She’s still waiting to hear if she’ll be fired, and while she’s not supposed to be handling any samples, she got permission to do my tests this afternoon. After all, I’ve already been inseminated, so her supervisor didn’t see any risk of further negligence.<br /> <br /> Still, I’m far from excited when I walk through the front doors of the sperm bank. Ten days ago I was heartsore but optimistic for the future, yearning for a baby more than anything else in the world. Now I’m dreading the exam. <br /> <br /> However my trepidation soon gives way to surprise, because as soon as I enter the facility I have the strangest feeling that Dominic Sinclair is near. It takes me a while to actually find him, behind closed doors with Cora’s bosses in a luxurious, glass-walled conference room, but I don’t have the faintest idea how I knew he was present. I also don’t understand why I feel drawn to him: after all, he’s ruined both my sister’s and my own life. I shouldn’t be excited to see him. <br /> <br /> It was dumb luck that I stumbled across his path, the conference room is on the way to Cora’s office, but I find myself stopping to observe the meeting inside. I’m struck speechless when I lay eyes on him. Is it possible that he’s gotten more attractive since the last time I saw him? It was already unfair that somebody that powerful and intelligent could be so handsome, but now it truly just feels like being kicked while I’m down. The bastard has a heart of stone, and still the universe has rained endless gifts upon him while people like Cora and I have nothing. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself out of my trance, I continue down the hall, though I feel the weight of dark eyes on my back as I retreat. Cora has clearly been crying when I arrive. Her eyes are red and her cheeks splotchy, though she tries to hide it. <br /> <br /> “Hey.” I greet her gently, wrapping her up in a hug. She leans into me, squeezing tight and lingering far longer than she usually would. “Is there any news?”<br /> <br /> “Sinclair is in there finalizing it all now. I’m going to be given formal termination notice this afternoon.” She shares, sniffling slightly. <br /> <br /> “I’m so sorry, honey.” I croon, rubbing her back. <br /> <br /> “It’s okay.” She lies, pulling away. “How are you hanging in there?”<br /> <br /> “Not very well.” I confess. “I’m sort of dreading this, to be honest.”<br /> <br /> “It’s amazing how fast things can change, huh?” She asks, looking as though she might burst into tears. “I mean, what are we going to do, Elle?” <br /> <br /> “Well figure it out.” I promise. “We’ve been in tight spots before.” I remind her, “remember the summer we slept in boxes on the street after we ran away from the orphanage?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” She nods with a sad smile. “But it’s winter now, I don’t think we’ll last long in the elements. And you weren’t pregnant then.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah well, if I’m pregnant now….” I can’t look her in the eyes as I say this, “I don’t think I’m going to stay that way.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Cora exclaims, looking horrified. “But this is your only chance! And we aren’t completely hopeless, you’ve got time to try to figure out a plan B.”<br /> <br /> That phrase alone reminds me of Mike, and I realize I haven’t shared my latest news with Cora. “I can’t afford a baby even if I do find a job. I’m going to be paying off my debts for years to come.” I share, filling her in on the details of Mike and Kate’s latest betrayal. <br /> <br /> “I can’t believe this!” She bursts out when I’m finished. “It just isn’t fair, Ella! I mean, I thought we paid our dues, I thought we were done with suffering. After everything we’ve been through, we deserve a better future than this! You deserve to be a mom – no one loves children more than you do.”<br /> <br /> “And you deserve to be a doctor.” I reply. “You worked so hard.”<br /> <br /> “I still don’t think you should give up yet.” She frowns. “You can terminate the pregnancy up until the end of the first trimester. It would be a tragedy if you aborted it, then pulled off a miracle and it turned out you could have kept it. Don’t take that risk. Keep the baby until the very last moment.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t think miracles happen to people like me.” I remark softly. “Besides that seems kind of like it’s own form of torture – the longer I carry the baby the more attached I’m going to get. I don’t want this to hurt any worse than it has to.”<br /> <br /> “It’s going to hurt no matter what.” Cora reasons, “You ought to give yourself a chance – keep the door open. Don’t give up hope completely.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s just find out if I have to make that decision in the first place.” I state, changing the subject. “I may not even be pregnant.” Yet even as I say it, I can feel in my heart that I am. <br /> <br /> “Okay.” Cora agrees, pulling a sterile cup wrapped in plastic from one of her cabinets. “You know what to do.”<br /> <br /> I take the cup and quickly duck into the bathroom to provide a urine sample, returning it to her almost immediately. I pace back and forth across the office as Cora runs the tests. “Well?” I press, seeing the results pop up on her computer screen. <br /> <br /> She offers me a sad smile. “Congratulations little sister, you’re going to have a baby.”<br /> <br /> I told myself that I wouldn’t fall to pieces no matter the results, but as soon as the words are out of her mouth I’m crying. I’ve been waiting to hear those words for years and was beginning to think I never would. It’s both unimaginable joy, and unimaginable pain. I never knew my heart could hold such conflicting emotions at the same time, let alone in such extremes. “Really?”<br /> <br /> “Really.” Cora confirms, hugging me. “Come on, let’s do an ultrasound. You can hear the heartbeat.”<br /> <br /> “Isn’t it too early?” I squeak. <br /> <br /> “Just one of the benefits of being at the finest lab in the country.” Cora quips, the words bittersweet on her tongue. “Our technology is years ahead of what’s available in public hospitals.”<br /> <br /> Climbing onto the raised exam table, I lay back and lift my top, not bothering to change into a gown or cover my clothes with a sheet, I simply expose my flat belly as Cora wheels in an ultrasound on a cart. Within minutes the machine is emitting a strange whoosh woosh woosh, and Cora squirts a dollop of jelly on my tummy. She pressed the wand to my skin, and before long a tiny heartbeat sounds – making me cry all over again.<br /> <br /> However Cora is frowning deeply. “This is so strange, the baby seems awfully large, but we tested you at your last visit to be sure you weren’t already pregnant.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?” I ask anxiously. “Is the father just a big guy?”<br /> <br /> “I don’t just mean size – I mean development.” Cora purses her lips and furrows her brows as she studies the images, suddenly looking very worried. She’s whispering now, speaking to herself more than to me. “It doesn’t look human… but that can’t be… it’s not possible.”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about?” I inquire, “How can you tell? Isn’t it just a tiny blob?”<br /> <br /> “As I said, our tech is state of the art. It doesn’t just highlight shapes - it analyzes the molecular structure.” Before she can say another word, the door bursts open, startling us both. To my shock and horror, Dominic Sinclair is standing in the doorframe, glaring at us as if we’ve done something terrible. “What’s the meaning of this?” He demands.<br /> <br /> “What’s the meaning of this? I repeat in shock, “what’s the meaning of you barging into a private exam?!”<br /> <br /> “Because,” He declares fiercely, and I swear his eyes are almost glowing with rage. “I can smell my pup.”<br /> <br /> Chapter 6 - He&#039;s A Werewolf<br /> <br /> “Your pup?” I parrot, realizing I must sound like an idiot the way I keep repeating him – but it’s all too strange and surreal. I feel like I’m having a dream......<br /> __________________<br /> <br /> Click to READ more 👉👉 Title: Surrogate for Alpha Dom		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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That is probably the thirtieth time they&#039;ve said those words. Nonetheless, I ignore them and drink my water. We&#039;re sat at a table in the cafeteria where for once the table&#039;s near an isolated area. If there&#039;s one thing I hate about cafeterias; they&#039;re extremely noisy.<br /> Aaliyah clasps her hands together. &quot;So Emery, did you check your snapchat today? I sent you like about a thousand snaps.&quot;<br /> I throw her a dumbfounded expression. &quot;With Ms. Sanders watching my every move. . . it&#039;s impossible to check my phone, not even for a second. She&#039;s already given me a two thousand word essay on the nuclear energy for the weekend.&quot;<br /> &quot;Oh right, I forgot you had a science class in the third period, my bad. That teacher of yours has a terrible sense of fashion.&quot; Aaliyah criticizes before taking a bite of her crispy taco - well, what&#039;s left of it.<br /> We both laugh at what she&#039;s said. Meet Aaliyah aka the fashion police. She&#039;s definitely no stranger to the fashion world with her gorgeous outfits that complement her light brown skin complexion.<br /> Today&#039;s one of those days when she&#039;s wearing a black jacket and shirt with the word YEEZUS imprinted on it. Her indigo boyfriend jeans contrast well with the black colour of her sportive sneakers and Céline handbag.<br /> With that kind of style, you can definitely say that she has great taste in fashion. Natalie and I normally go for the casual, simple skinny jeans and flats kind of style compared to Aaliyah who occasionally wears brand clothes.<br /> Natalie&#039;s currently sitting next to me whereas Aaliyah is opposite the both of us. She&#039;s always been the quiet type compared to Aaliyah who always loves to hear herself talk. She&#039;s kind of the don&#039;t-kill-my-vibe type of girl. Although she usually doesn&#039;t say much, she can be pretty funny when she wants to be.<br /> Distancing myself from their new discussion, I spot Anthony sitting at a table with a blonde haired girl a couple of feet away from our table. I scrunch my eyebrows when I instantly realize the girl being none other than - Stacey Hastings.<br /> Sensing my lack of communication, Natalie nudges my arm with her elbow. &quot;Earth to Emery were you even listening to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;Since when did Anthony and Stacey share tables?&quot; I inquire, completely dismissing her question.<br /> &quot;Oh, you didn&#039;t know?&quot;<br /> I shoot Aaliyah a confused expression. &quot;Didn&#039;t know what?&quot;<br /> &quot;Wow, you really need to catch up fast.&quot;<br /> &quot;They&#039;ve been dating since last summer.&quot; Natalie states rather bluntly, I might add.<br /> I spit my water through the atmosphere, forming a mist. Luck seems to be on my side today since no one was quick to capture the moment of what just happened.<br /> &quot;You have got to be kidding me. I was going to eat that apple, thanks a lot Em.&quot; Aaliyah glowers at me.<br /> Natalie slightly tosses her tray on the other side of the table. &quot;On second thought I think I&#039;ve lost my appetite.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gee. . .I&#039;m sorry but did it ever occur to you guys of mentioning Anthony&#039;s latest fling to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;A lot&#039;s changed since you left Em and besides, why do you even care?&quot; Aaliyah inquires.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not that I care, I just can&#039;t believe that Anthony&#039;s kept this from me.&quot;<br /> &quot;You expected Anthony to disclose that he was dating her, right after you&#039;ve been completely avoiding him for the past two years?&quot;<br /> Aaliyah instantly nods her head. &quot;I totally agree with Natalie!&quot;<br /> &quot;Well he&#039;s my best friend!&quot;<br /> Rolling her eyes, Aaliyah lifts her arm up in exasperation. &quot;Girl, be real with yourself! When was the last time you&#039;ve spoken to Anthony?&#039;&#039;<br /> &quot;Today actually, after third period we had a civil conversation.&quot; I answer as I inwardly try not to replay the earlier confrontation I had with him.<br /> I may not fully know what he did to you but Emery, I am not the one to blame.<br /> I can still hear his words echoing in my head.<br /> &quot;Judging by your voice tone, I&#039;m guessing your conversation with Anthony didn&#039;t end so well.&quot; Natalie says, stating the obvious.<br /> Aaliyah raises a quizzical eyebrow. &quot;Yeah, what did you guys talk about?&quot;<br /> Shifting uneasily in my spot, I reveal the entire story. In general, I explain how Anthony knew that I was avoiding him, how he claimed to have no part in Dean&#039;s lame scheme two years ago, and how he didn&#039;t want to be blamed for Dean&#039;s actions.<br /> &quot;Anthony&#039;s right, you do need to stop pushing him away. . . I mean come on, he&#039;s always been a good friend of yours.&quot;<br /> Nodding absentmindedly, I flicker my eyes up to meet Aaliyah&#039;s gaze. &quot;You&#039;re probably right, I do need to put the past behind me.&quot;<br /> &quot;If it&#039;s any consolation, Dean&#039;s not attending school today.&quot; Natalie informs me before the bell rings, alerting students to prepare for the final period.<br /> &quot;Natalie, you&#039;ve obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a prick.&quot; I say dismissively.<br /> &quot;Alright. . .I won&#039;t ever mention his name again.&quot; Natalie mumbles nervously.<br /> Once our conversation ends, we head towards our respective lockers to collect our calculus textbooks for the last period.<br /> If I were to hear his voice two years ago, I probably would have felt the physical sensation of fireflies erupting in my stomach which lead to an increased heart rate and a common feeling of excitement.<br /> But as I&#039;m standing in the parking lot; clenching my fists with a scowl plastered across my face, I am prepared to face the devil in disguise.<br /> &quot;Do you own this property? That&#039;s right I didn&#039;t think so.&quot; I sneer with venom dripping from my every word after turning around.<br /> When it comes to my encounters with Dean, I always have to be on guard.<br /> &quot;You didn&#039;t answer the question.&quot; Dean bellows, his eyes narrow as they tighten around the edges. This is exactly how we&#039;ve been addressing each other two years ago with our exchanged bickering and vulgar insults. I can&#039;t even begin to explain how the boy standing right in front of me, has managed to cause me a lot of pain in the past. His reappearance in my life, triggers bad memories I so desperately have tried to push at the back of my head.<br /> Every part of me despises him with a passion.<br /> Was I not informed of his absence for the whole day? I&#039;m not ready to face him just yet. It&#039;s all just too much.<br /> My heart is beating so hard against my ribcage that I&#039;m practically sure he can hear it.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not obliged to answer your irrelevant question.&quot; I spit out in disdain.<br /> &quot;No see, what&#039;s going to happen is, I&#039;m going to drive you to the airport and you&#039;re gonna take a plane to go back to wherever you came from.&quot; he snarls, pulling his facial expression into a tight frown.<br /> I throw him a death glare. &quot;Me and you in the same car. . .yeah, I think I&#039;ll pass.&quot;<br /> For what seems like ages, he doesn&#039;t say anything, probably trying to come up with the next insult he&#039;s prepared to throw in my way.<br /> Alas.<br /> I immediately beat him up to it. &quot;I&#039;m going to pretend that I never had this conversation with you and ignore you throughout the whole semester. Now Get Lost.&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve got to be kidding me. . .&quot; he throws me a darkened expression which directly causes my fists to clench harder. &quot;So you&#039;re staying here for the whole semester?&quot; he echoes, making a low guttural sound of hostility in his throat.<br /> I glare at him sharply as he approaches me slowly, his 6&#039;2 towering my 5&#039;9 frame. He&#039;s so tall that I&#039;m having to lift my head a couple of times just to see his face.<br /> Lividness surges within since all I want to do is punch him in the face for wearing that arrogant expression of his.<br /> He&#039;s standing so close to me that I can practically feel his breath fanning my nose. I can&#039;t think straight due to the close proximity. I&#039;ll do anything to be anywhere else but here.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave her alone Dean?&quot; I never thought I&#039;d be happy to hear that voice until now. Ladies and gentlemen, Anthony coming to the rescue.<br /> &quot;Dude, this is between me and her.&quot; Dean indicates, averting his gaze towards Anthony&#039;s direction.<br /> &quot;Come on Dean, she&#039;s been through a lot! Just give her some space.&quot; Anthony tells him as he throws me a pitiful look.<br /> Throughout the day, I&#039;ve had many students throw me, their pitiful looks. I&#039;m so sick of people always feeling sorry for me, I can defend and take care of myself. I know Anthony means well, but this is my battle to fight, not his.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m back in town Dean and there&#039;s nothing you can do about it. And if you have a problem with that, then write it on a piece of paper and stick it up your hip.&quot; I say vehemently.<br /> After studying him, I notice his eyes give away a flicker of anger as he says. &quot;You must be crazy to think that this conversation&#039;s close to being over.&quot; I watch him take his retreat before he marches towards the football field.<br /> &quot;Emery, are you okay?&quot; Anthony inquires after a few minutes of heavy silence.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m fine!&quot; I respond hastily, regaining my casual posture.<br /> &quot;Emery, you know I can always tell when you&#039;re lying to me.&quot; he adds, taking a few steps towards me and closes the gap between us.<br /> I remain still, glancing around uneasily. I guess people forgot to re-evaluate their definition of personal space today. &quot;Seriously I&#039;m fine, now if you&#039;ll excuse me I need to go home.&quot; I say, taking a few steps backwards but before I can turn my shoulder, his hand immediatly catches my arm with his fingers wrapping around my elbow.<br /> &quot;Wait Emery, I. . .&quot;<br /> &quot;Babe, I&#039;ve been looking everywhere for you.&quot; Not this again, I don&#039;t think I can handle anymore of the drama. All I want to do is go home, eat one of my dad&#039;s yummy homemade lasagna and go to sleep.<br /> Walking towards our direction, I watch Stacey as she immediately swoons over Anthony, sending me a death glare. I seem to be getting a lot of those lately.<br /> &quot;Is she bothering you?&quot; I look up surprised at what she&#039;s just said. The nerve of her. Never before have I met such an ill conceited bad girl. She&#039;s talking to him about me as if I don&#039;t even exist .<br /> &quot;You know what Stacey? Your mouth looks better when it&#039;s closed.&quot; I snap bitterly, sending her a death glare. I can&#039;t even believe that we used to be best friends.<br /> &quot;What did you just say to me?&quot; she gasps, taking a few steps forward.<br /> &quot;Would you calm down Stacey? I was just talking to her, she wasn&#039;t bothering me.&quot; Anthony comes between Stacey and I, restricting her movements towards me.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you just do everyone a huge favor and go back to Boston. Run like the huge chicken that you&#039;ve always been.&quot;<br /> &quot;Keep talking, one day you&#039;ll end up saying something intelligent.&quot; I turn around and head straight to my car without bothering to give the couple a second glance. I exhale deeply once I&#039;m inside the vehicle. What was I thinking, convincing myself that coming back here was such a good idea? I should have known better!<br /> The weekend passes by faster than I expected, and as usual, Monday quickly makes it&#039;s debut again. I seriously hate waking up very early to go to school everyday, it&#039;s so aggravating.<br /> After grabbing my bag from the bed, I check my wristwatch.<br /> I only have twenty minutes left to get to school which means I may not have enough time to eat breakfast. I seriously need to practice getting up very early in the mornings. I stagger my way down two flights of stairs to the kitchen and hurriedly retrieve a snack from the cabinet. Knowing dad&#039;s usually sleeping aroud this time in the morning, I don&#039;t bother to greet him.<br /> Jamming to the music on my iPod, I walk towards the garage where both my Mercedes-Benz and my dad&#039;s black colored Range Rover are stationed. After clicking the unlock button on my car key, I slide into the vehicle before abruptly tossing my bag onto the passenger seat.<br /> The ride from my house to school isn&#039;t really long. Sure, it consists of a twenty minutes walk but it&#039;s only an eight minutes car drive. The car slows and smoothly comes to halt once I&#039;m in the parking lot. After hearing the school bell ring from inside my vehicle, I frantically unbuckle my seatbelt and prepare to leave the car but I instantly freeze indoors once I realize what I&#039;m seeing from a distance.<br /> In another black vehicle are two teenagers, who are aggressively making out. I pull a disgusting expression at the scene before me.<br /> &quot;They really need to get a room.&quot; I say to myself. The brunette girl is straddled on top of the guy who -<br /> Wait a minute.<br /> I know him.<br /> It seems that the mystery guy appears to be none other than Dean Darnell.<br /> My face morphs into pure disgust. Not wanting to see anymore of this very disturbing scene, I open the door to my car and slam it shut with all the strength in me.<br /> You really shouldn&#039;t have slammed the door so hard.<br /> That&#039;s all I manage to register in my mind because after pulling that stunt, they both apprehend that they have company and rapidly pull away from each other. I gulp and stand statue-still in the parking lot once they&#039;ve now averted their attention to me. Dean&#039;s eyebrows quirk in an angry fashion and his eyes flame in fire once he acknowledge&#039;s my presence. I grimace towards his direction as well.<br /> Picking up all the courage that&#039;s left in me, I slowly turn around and speedily walk towards the school&#039;s building entrance with one thought in mind.<br /> I guess he really hasn&#039;t changed a single bit.<br /> The day hasn&#039;t turned out to be a nightmare as I thought compared to Friday.<br /> If that were only the case.<br /> Just as I&#039;m heading towards my locker and prepare for the second period, a pair of strong hands enclose my arm and pull me straight into the janitor&#039;s closet.<br /> Before I know what&#039;s happening, my whole body is pinned against the walls of the room. Expecting it to be a kidnapper, I silently pray to the heavens for them to help me escape this terror.<br /> Today&#039;s the day that you&#039;re going to get kidnapped.<br /> My expectation&#039;s short lived as I witness before me, the face of the creature that I despise the most in this planet.<br /> &quot;We need to talk!&quot;<br /> Dean&#039;s face is inches from mine and for the first time I can see just how pissed and angry he is.<br /> &quot;There&#039;s absolutely nothing for us to talk about.&quot; I reply vehemently as I push myself away from him and detach my arm from his tight grip.<br /> &quot;I think we do,&quot; his voice is rough. &quot;You can&#039;t tell anyone of what you saw today in the parking lot.&quot;<br /> &quot;Of you engaged in some lip-lock with whatever her name may be. . . now why would I even bother?&quot;<br /> His glare is boring holes through my skull. &quot;Just for once, do as you&#039;re told and stop pretending like it didn&#039;t affect you.&quot;<br /> I blink, unable to digest the words that just came out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;What is wrong with you?&quot; I holler as I shove my hands into his chest. &quot;Why would it even affect me? You&#039;re such a conceited prick. . .you need a doze of reality.&quot;<br /> &quot;This,&quot; I gesture at the open space between us. &quot;What we used to have was a big mistake. I don&#039;t have any feelings for you anymore and as far as I&#039;m concerned, you&#039;re dead to me so there&#039;s no reason for me to be jealous.&quot;<br /> It&#039;s been building to this, all the unresolved tension and frustration has been building to this very moment. I am not prepared for the outcome.<br /> It seems like an hour but a few seconds pass before he speaks. &quot;I can tell you&#039;ve still not managed to move on from the past.&quot; His voice is cold and my heart lodges into my throat.<br /> His words pierce my heart but I manage to look away as I try to regulate my tense breathing.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t know how I&#039;m feeling so I suggest that you stop talking right now.&quot; I can feel the tears welling up behind my eyes as I glare at him. He&#039;s breaking our silent deal to never mention the unspoken.<br /> I won&#039;t cry. . .I won&#039;t give him that sort of satisfaction.<br /> &quot;You know I&#039;m right.&quot; He moves to block my path when I start for the janitor&#039;s room. &quot;Stop pretending like you&#039;re over it when we both know that you&#039;re not.&quot; It&#039;s too much, it&#039;s all just too much. I tilt my head to face him but I know that it&#039;s a very big mistake because as soon as my eyes are locked with his, everything around me fades away. His cold expression shatters me and there&#039;s nothing I can do to stop it.<br /> &quot;Look Dean, I could care less if you&#039;re out sleeping around with different girls.&quot; I declare while taking a few steps backwards.<br /> &quot;This conversation was simply unnecessary and a complete waste of my time. If you thought that I&#039;d actually spend my precious time, spreading the news to everyone that you were caught making out with some random girl because you thought it affected me—&quot; I pause to take a deep breath before finishing my sentence.<br /> &quot;—then you definitely have another thing coming.&quot;<br /> I spin on my heels before I rush out of the room, slamming the door shut behind me.<br /> Pressing my back against the door, I take the time to process everything that has just happened. I can feel all the emotions rising up from within and that&#039;s when I feel the tears come from out of nowhere.<br /> I had promised myself that I wasn&#039;t going to cry, I had promised myself to not get fragile whenever I&#039;d be in his presence.		Shep002		55	https://facebook.com/100093452425291	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011246	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031131		455		738092251774920	1	6.7503555850704E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375330480733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468823	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434716048_746297114275069_3750584580067573175_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=P_-BZtueYaQAb58hI7c&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCeMu4wS7OE0LLl9rbRIeCbUvWrPy1DxO_xv6vEVaIP2w&oe=6618F0A4	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435057076_1125433222110591_4901785179102993825_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ua_s_2BUPvgAb6wcnHU&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCIyW1kB3M_ygL2OIAn5ftCr3gD4Tqrd1JGd3nOu-2noA&oe=6618C982			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Lov002		47	https://facebook.com/100092720766465	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. 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They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The world of reading		4757	https://facebook.com/100084744048793	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. I&#039;m sorry.&quot;<br /> &quot;You just went into protective mama mode on Hudson&#039;s hip,&quot; Conor says chuckling.<br /> I let Conor wrap my hand in the ice pack. I rest my head on his shoulder.<br /> &quot;Did he hear me yelling?&quot; I whisper.<br /> &quot;Unfortunately, I heard every word,&quot; Hudson says.		What6668-eng		59	https://facebook.com/100093508088003	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011501	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031131		455		251456868046589	12	3.3135939889267E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428523700608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate searing (sciatic nerve) discomfort?	best vitamin to alleviate searing (sciatic nerve) discomfort?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemtestis/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=e0144e1a-1c79-48ac-b140-9ea59770e04a&lpid=71d316f0-f587-4361-8939-2407d2549662		1712495560	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435207552_366861953030551_769600131528243209_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=sQ1SG54DGRUAb7D__fa&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDMwIcL1c7Q7b1ojcWpa6jXLqgkaFWcxKecUHDjeDz02g&oe=6618D0AC	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422575112_834879275131485_3674361744332220078_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=GzWXgnOTkQoAb6pA7yT&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCdh9nXUbeIz1tC6w_GYmaj55JGlcy8DyDo-ZwjYE5p4w&oe=6618EAC7			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;<br /> <br /> My burning sciatic nerve pain down my back and left leg, has been killing me for the past few months. <br /> <br /> It has been bad. Really bad. I was at the end of my rope. <br /> <br /> I always would get afraid I was going to need to get surgery - it drove me nuts trying to figure out how to stop thinking about it because that&#039;s all I did was think about it. And I really think that made it worse<br /> <br /> Then I found my guardian angel - Abby. Ok, she is really just a friend of a friend and we were at a backyard get-together.<br /> <br /> It started out weird.<br /> <br /> “If I helped you find relief from all your pain and then you got to go for long walks again, would you send me a thank you card?”<br /> <br /> I was really interested. Obviously. She had sciatica and had found relief. That’s all I wanted.<br /> <br /> “It was this video I found - real dramatic stuff - and some bizarre experiment…”<br /> <br /> She went on a little.<br /> <br /> “I guess what finally convinced me to give it a try was that major hospitals like Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Rochester Medical Center have put their reputations behind recommending some of the ingredients for sciatica sufferers.”<br /> <br /> “I’ll send you the link but it’s entirely up to you. There is a guarantee and it is all natural.<br /> <br /> After you watch it you can decide not to try it and leave things in your life like they are now. <br /> <br /> Or you can decide to try it and begin the countdown to when the relief starts. Sound good?”<br /> <br /> Well, I watched the video - that night - and well, it has been like a mute button. Relief, calmness.<br /> <br /> I want to cry, I am so happy. <br /> <br /> I can finally stand long enough to cook myself dinner. <br /> <br /> I tracked down her address and sent her that thank you card last month.<br /> <br /> I recommend this to anyone who is suffering like I was.<br /> <br /> There was something Abby said that day that has stuck with me to this day. I’ll leave it with you.<br /> <br /> “My dad always said there are two types of people in the world. Those who look for reasons why and those who look for reasons why not.”<br /> <br /> The link is below. Just click to watch more. 👇		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011191	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031131		455		421032590615559	1	4.33167382581E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	119510084411864		0	Vocal Romance Dreams			120207270855020293		play.google.com	Install now		NONE	video	Read with Your Ears➤➤		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios		1712478973	1.1951008441186E+14	Vocal Romance Dreams	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434058945_920318159575634_7154459637254673566_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=sOFCMWoYFhoAb6mj_BD&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDeCXcxXTzXUWZ7skeqaiCj-Qh8IOvOlsI6gEPRVXkzwA&oe=6618D7C5	person_profile	0	Vocal Romance Dreams	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421920846_1478198949400433_7535932085461109572_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=hfzp2HuNe_MAb5TLVp6&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDTiTzpT7tGsXruxJAVDSSws_C-z7d9sIrKekx1AUVMLA&oe=6618C7F5			0	3	&quot;Justin, though you are my twin sister&#039;s mate. My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012174	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031131		455		1493209634933652	3	4.3470704236537E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991883570556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436093	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423715645_285740024569020_7903308418999327002_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KnUTeXV87qIAb4Eix9C&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAjiXUix4oikwDUWPWdsSOEl5gNBvVhXeGSWn2kGXkOkg&oe=6618D5C7	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436035048_940719534509064_7378742693313518271_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=InXlHS0SVVkAb6aly_d&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCmH8JZC3qlrzV0rcHpzghRKo9SWjA0eKAFsdo0xoPcfA&oe=6618CAC2			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011506	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031131		455		313806444801529		9.0477440801469E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428551760608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemairte/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=8e2544aa-c1b5-49c7-9eaf-019a7c212754&lpid=bce297e6-7ca7-4125-9c5a-16dd023ae6f2		1712495600	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434668883_943412197514102_1476415897582310888_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=3HEwb1anl1UAb7Pu8t-&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCwPGJy257bTJ4fS57D9Y034GMf-YyXBLJSad8ZdovbZA&oe=6618DFEC	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434717775_442154821605841_1488461883540715390_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=xweBeK0c4mkAb76AFpU&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfA6MMRjAnAqr7ZsSmVFg42M_-e3nF6_D1cxOPUpt-kapQ&oe=6618D97E			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011532	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031131		455		453992113858955		9.0477440801469E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428551960608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemairte/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=8e2544aa-c1b5-49c7-9eaf-019a7c212754&lpid=bce297e6-7ca7-4125-9c5a-16dd023ae6f2		1712495600	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435664984_1109866346725192_1401755222436135523_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7paGJCn1-TAAb6CsOkE&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfA_HQDsCCywqBSpW2UlNu-PSsFrCGU5umyPDwvo8rJtbg&oe=6618FE6E	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435675043_431016822952679_8606245051743459363_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=GTA7y-bJ3hMAb4xiWjF&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfDNDd6sMZvIkeWICz-6IiTNv9OxVfWb7gDXZUpra_amEw&oe=6618F3B3			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012158	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031131		455		3171049716362298		1.4161481159374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991866530556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436066	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435469427_969551514746319_1352512016931941054_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qdk3mMiY0EcAb57r-Yj&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCAE652RDUNBcBZscYi9lf6b7rtRbIfkIqrbTEcDjkOVw&oe=6618CF70	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435398373_944816146973278_5669807265841530422_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ja4gLH5SgaMAb7FNXvS&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAs0gAJCYzi4FzuzisK7kQLoRMtMWodJ_MejPvzkak_Uw&oe=6618DB5A			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012282	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526167	1726031131		455		443616971383297		1.6225519118343E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	110874488704749		0	Bookify			120208243659740321		ouzola.com	Download		NONE	image	Heal Trauma, Find Peace: Energy Healing for Chronic Pain & Stress	Heal Trauma, Find Peace: Energy Healing for a Deeper Practice	https://ouzola.com/product/energy-healing-for-trauma-stress-chronic-illness/		1712445387	1.1087448870475E+14	Bookify	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436199964_1554468268448629_7689113575863969036_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=RNwrb5SrPoAAb7A-AcK&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAqlKQCq1s0X_c4ZHmI45VbD5eAakvER5Yt1tVlmTw0Yg&oe=6618F7ED	person_profile	0	bookify	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436225423_986031746523980_4213792411215925229_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=M77Z8m4kZ0YAb7pKwjy&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDWok2BAULqVNSCULFXWkS3S3s6OMlfCcGGiA3FhIP1RA&oe=6618F0A8			0	3	Heal from Trauma &amp; Find Peace ‍♀️<br /> <br /> Struggling with stress, chronic pain, or past hurts?<br /> <br /> This book by renowned healer Cyndi Dale uses energy healing techniques to help you transform your life. ✨<br /> <br /> Release trauma &amp; negative energy<br /> awaken your vagus nerve<br /> Achieve a deeper yoga practice<br /> <br /> Discover how energy healing can complement your practice and guide you on your journey to wholeness.<br /> <br /> Get your copy of &quot;Energy Healing for Trauma, Stress &amp; Chronic Illness&quot; today! <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fouzola.com%2Fproduct%2Fenergy-healing-for-trauma-stress-chronic-illness%2F&amp;h=AT2utwEWT7aMcv7XNUZQRHFYSsLBUeywV4WWAv_VGJ5TFsTXzXhbuxlIB58RsX2-9vtn9uahUdurRCbCosARwP1p5SSZ5p4HQBWfF_UAc20vhxvGWBNql8nC4p7DAVX31Li4qGCC8Cdjlim9IODBvp54M9c" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://ouzola.com/product/energy-healing-for-trauma-stress-chronic-illness/</a>		Bookify		482	https://facebook.com/100093798813889	0		DOWNLOAD						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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1011355	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031131		455		1091308428798386	1	9.8918215567176E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207550869200721		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI0MDQwNzEzNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468746	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434570304_1126975275283840_5217773731507658576_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=APO4QGDXjMkAb6zm_EL&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCPo4XN2golGOL3OnCVmfz-UEOQVP1FlrDhpVK9M3EUyQ&oe=6618F685	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435480771_269388102905707_5956185078106364445_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4I8-B-byWFoAb7zfLAJ&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA5pd2kzJqLsDfpN0txHeXhA5pYzbGyI7PiRgWnzjYiOA&oe=6618FE12			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The world of reading		4757	https://facebook.com/100084744048793	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. 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1011241	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031131		455		727872269219414	1	1.5068164435105E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	193333657187812		0	Cha112			120209216276880120		b.chaptersapps.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.chaptersapps.com/ad/Q2hhcHRlcnMvMTQzMDYzLzIwMjQwNDA3MTM0MDUxL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468707	1.9333365718781E+14	Cha112	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436408450_878456287420828_1575685965782484963_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FJxiY-1-OwIAb64pE65&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCWFn4cH0y0TQqw7zEB7vK7h0hQ4X2q1CjpAJZ5FlPcyw&oe=6618F80A	person_profile	0	Cha112	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436470148_920819369840020_6896593811213283890_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=xzexBrABMQAAb7HYv5l&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBuShnVdqbALHm4TWZ1D8Xarjrnnjdmap1KYN03GR9ySg&oe=6618E0BB			0	3	After the doctor&#039;s office, I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman. The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Cha112		48	https://facebook.com/61554217282088	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Soundscapes of Love		1	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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Frankly, I normally see these numbers in women ten or fifteen years your senior.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I murmur, not believing my ears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years. I’m only 30, I should have plenty of eggs left.<br /> <br /> “In terms of fertility, you have very little time left.” She continues. “If you want to conceive, you need to do so before your next cycle begins.”<br /> <br /> “My next cycle?” I repeat, my mouth hanging open in shock. I love kids more than anything, and though it might not be everyone’s ambition, I want nothing more than to be a mother.<br /> <br /> I have to get home and tell my boyfriend this news, and there’s not a moment to waste.<br /> <br /> I make it home in record time, bursting through the door and opening my mouth to call for Mike, but stopping dead in my tracks. As soon as I walk inside I see a pair of high heels and a handbag by the door – neither of which belong to me.<br /> <br /> I cock my ears towards the bedroom, and my stomach churns when I hear the unmistakable sound of moaning, accompanied by a steady thump thump thump, as the bed collides with the wall. Worse even than realizing that Mike is clearly in there with another woman, is realizing who he’s with. I know that handbag, and I know those shoes – they belong to my best friend, Kate. <br /> <br /> “Fuck, Ella is so stupid.” Mike laughs, “can you believe she actually expects me to have a baby with her?”<br /> <br /> Kate snorts, “she’s delusional. I don’t know how you put up with her for so long in the first place.”<br /> <br /> “If she wasn’t so beautiful I never would have given her the time of day.” Mike scoffs. “Thankfully daily doses of plan B kept her from ever conceiving.”<br /> <br /> “The morning after pill?” Kate asks, “how did you manage to give it to her without her realizing?”<br /> <br /> “I put it in her morning coffee.” Mike chortles, sounding far too proud of himself. <br /> <br /> My vision goes completely red as everything finally falls into place. Suddenly it’s clear why I’ve never been able to get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex multiple times a week for years. It’s even clear how I could have the eggs of a 45-year-old, if my despicable partner has been secretly feeding me emergency contraceptives every day – there’s no telling what other damage that might have done to my reproductive system. <br /> <br /> Before I can think better of it, I pull the smoke alarm on the wall, wanting to frighten and punish the pair in the bedroom so fiercely that I fear I might attack them when they emerge. Water immediately sprays down from the sprinkler system mounted to the ceiling as a shrill siren fills the air, and I hear Mike and Kate cry out in surprise. <br /> <br /> A few moments later they come rushing out of the bedroom, stopping in their tracks when they see me looming in the doorway. Mike’s eyes go comically wide, “What are you doing home so early?” The snake has the nerve to sound affronted that I surprised him, when he’s the one who’s been sneaking around behind my back for God knows how long. He seems to realize how suspicious it looks that he and Kate are standing there in their underwear and quickly adds, “Kate came to see me so we could plan a surprise for your birthday, but then we spilled coffee all over our clothes so we had to change.”<br /> <br /> Fire blazes in my veins, he must truly believe I’m an idiot if he expects me to buy such a feeble excuse. <br /> <br /> It’s a testament to their horrifically low opinion of me that they buy my act, and I vow to get my revenge one way or another. I can’t believe I wasted so many years – my best years – on this scumbag. And now he may have cost me my future too. As soon as the thought enters my head, I know I can’t afford to waste another moment on Mike, I have more important things to take care of. <br /> <br /> I make my excuses and rush across town for the second time that afternoon, running to the comforting arms of my surrogate sister, Cora. Not only did we grow up together in the orphanage, but she became an OBGYN and now works for the most exclusive sperm bank in the city. I’ve never gone to her before because I always imagined Mike and I would eventually conceive the natural way, but that clearly isn’t an option anymore. <br /> <br /> Even if I could find a man willing to have a baby with me in time, I’m not eager to trust anyone after Mike’s betrayal. I’m going to have to do this on my own, and I know Cora can help me. I don’t have much money, but I have enough savings to pay for the insemination, especially since I basically have one shot and one shot only. <br /> <br /> When I arrive, all my plans to lay out my situation for Cora clearly and concisely go out the window, because the moment I see my sister I fall to pieces. She hugs and kisses me until my tears subside, slowly extracting the story from me piece by piece. When she hears about Mike and Kate she swears up a storm, but that’s nothing compared to her reaction when I explain about my fertility. <br /> <br /> “That little shit! I’ll kill him!” She fumes, studying me with a worried expression. “Ella, if your doctor was right this means you only have one chance to conceive.”<br /> <br /> “I know.” I sniffle. “And if this is going to be my only baby, I don’t want to take any chances. I want the best donor we can find.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t you worry about that.” Cora assures me, “We’ve got donations from actors, models, scientists – it’s only the creme de la creme here.” She glances at the door and lowers her voice. “You didn’t hear it from me, but even Dominic Sinclair sent his samples here for testing.”<br /> <br /> “Dominic Sinclair? I repeat, “the billionaire?” I’ve seen the man around town, but we don’t exactly run in the same circles. He lives in the same neighborhood as my wealthy employer and often says hello to the children I nanny, but he’s always surrounded by bodyguards and is so intimidating I get goosebumps just thinking about him. <br /> <br /> “Oh my god!.” Cora slaps her hand over her mouth. “I wasn’t supposed to tell you that! I don’t know what I was thinking. Apparently he’s no stranger to fertility issues himself, and he trusted us to handle his swimmers over every other lab in the country. I’ve got his sperm in the other room at this very moment.” She frets, “But Ella you can’t tell anyone, you have to promise me.”<br /> <br /> “Of course!” I agree immediately. “I know how important confidentiality is here.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you,” Cora breathes. “Now, I’m going to give you a dossier of our clients so you can pick a donor, and once you’ve chosen we’ll get you knocked up before you can even blink.” <br /> <br /> It’s not an easy decision, but eventually I choose a handsome surgeon whose photo practically makes me swoon. Cora leaves the room only long enough to prepare the sample, and though she looks a bit flustered when she returns, she quickly and professionally completes the insemination, holding my hand when the procedure is finished. “It’s all take care of now, Ella.” She promises, “You can come back in ten days to see if it worked.”<br /> <br /> Ten days. I think dazedly. Ten days to decide my entire future.<br /> <br /> If only I’d known that by the time those ten days were up, my future would no longer belong to me – but to Dominic Sinclair himself. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 - Be Fired<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Six days to go. I think, staring at the date circled on my calendar. Six days until I find out if my dreams are finally going to come true… or if I have to figure out an entirely different plan for my life. <br /> <br /> I’ve thought about nothing else since Cora inseminated me last week, I’m so anxious to find out if I’m pregnant I haven’t even begun to process Mike’s betrayal. <br /> <br /> I’m trying to keep a level head, yet I can’t help but imagine my future with this new baby. Try as I might, I catch myself daydreaming about it constantly. I even find myself humming as I get ready for work in the morning. <br /> <br /> When I arrive at my employer’s estate in the most exclusive neighborhood in Moon Valley – which basically makes it the most exclusive neighborhood in the world, since Moon Valley is one of the most expensive cities on the planet – I’m immediately greeted by two little voices shouting my name in excitement. “Ella!”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, 3-year-old Millie is hugging my legs while her older brother, Jake, wraps his arms around my middle. “Good morning love puddles!” I exclaim, returning their hugs. “Are you ready for the museum?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah!” They cheer, racing out the door without even stopping to put on coats. It takes a bit of wrangling to get them back inside and bundled up for the cold winter day, but before long we set out into the snow.<br /> <br /> Jake races ahead of Millie and I, impatient to get to the science museum and not seeming to notice that his sister’s tiny legs simply don’t move that fast. Chuckling, I lift Millie into my arms and settle her on my hip. “Goodness, you’re getting too big for this, munchkin.”<br /> <br /> “Nuh-uh,” Millie grins, “You’re justs too little.” <br /> <br /> She might have a point. At five foot one, I don’t exactly have the kind of build suited to heavy lifting. I’m in great shape, but I’ve never been particularly strong. “Smarty pants.” I tease, laughing with the little girl. <br /> <br /> When I look back towards Jake, I realize he’s stopped a few feet ahead of us. My heart skips a beat when I realize why. We’re in front of the Sinclair mansion, and its owner is currently standing in the middle of the sidewalk, his gaze searing me like a firebrand as I approach with Millie. Dominic Sinclair is just about the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, but he’s also one of the most terrifying. <br /> <br /> With dark hair and piercing green eyes, chiseled features and a body so muscular I could swoon, it doesn’t seem fair he gets to look so good and also be so rich. If I didn’t know better I might think it was his wealth or imposing height that makes him so intimidating, after all he’s at least six foot four, which means he towers over me and everyone else around him. However it’s neither of those things, there’s simply an indefinable quality about the man that I can’t put my finger on, one which screams danger. He gives off this energy that’s so raw and animalistic one forgets there’s anyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> Taking a steadying breath, I close the distance between us so Millie can say hello. When she greets him, Dominic drags his attention from me and offers her a smile so genuine that it tugs at my heartstrings. As I watch him talk to my two young charges, I remember what Cora told me about his infertility struggles. He clearly loves children, and I feel a wave of empathy for him. If anyone knows what it’s like to yearn for a family of their own, it’s me. <br /> <br /> Jake is currently showing Dominic his new toy airplane, pulling the matchbox model from his pocket and demonstrating how far it can fly. With a great heave, he sends the toy gliding through the air, only to land in the middle of the street. Before any of us can say a word, Jake races after it, right into the busy road.<br /> <br /> “Jake no, be careful!” I cry, watching him dart out into the path of an oncoming car but feeling frozen by my fear. Before I can contemplate putting Millie down to go after him, a blur of movement whirrs past my vision. I’ve never seen anyone move so fast in my life. Dominic became little more than a hazy outline of himself, chasing after Jake and pulling him out of the way just before the car slams into them. The vehicle’s tires are still screeching when Dominic sets Jake down beside me, his expression suddenly very stern. <br /> <br /> “That was very dangerous.” He scolds gently. “You should never go into the street without looking both ways first.”<br /> <br /> Jake hangs his head. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want my plane to get runned over.” <br /> <br /> “You are a million times more important than a toy.” Dominic tells him firmly, “and you scared your nanny half to death.”<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Ella.” Jake sniffles, looking up at me with wide eyes. <br /> <br /> “I know sweetheart, just don’t ever do that again.” I breathe, cuddling him against my side. “Thank you so much.” I say to Dominic, feeling more grateful than I can express. “I have no idea how you moved so fast! It was like something out of a superhero film.”<br /> <br /> “Must have been the adrenaline.” Dominic shrugs, giving Millie another smile before taking his leave. “Enjoy the rest of your day, and stay out of the road young man!”<br /> <br /> “Yes sir!” Jake calls after him, pocketing his airplane. “I really am sorry.” He adds to me. <br /> <br /> “It’s forgotten.” I tell him softly, though I take his hand so that he can’t run off again. <br /> <br /> “It all happened so fast.” I tell Cora later that night. “I mean the more I think about it, the more amazing it seems. One moment he was there, and the next he was gone. It was like magic.”<br /> <br /> “Thank goodness Jake is alright.” She replies, but rather than looking relieved, her face is twisted into a deep grimace.<br /> <br /> Studying my sister’s expression, I realize her grim demeanor is not just about Jake’s near miss. Something else is wrong, and I actually feel guilty for not noticing sooner. “Is everything okay?”<br /> <br /> Cora frowns, “Not really. But you’ve got so much going on right now, it’s not important.”<br /> <br /> “Cora, don’t be ridiculous.” I admonish. “What’s going on?”<br /> <br /> “Well, speaking of Dominic Sinclair,” She begins cryptically, “you know that sperm he sent to us for testing?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” I confirm, wondering where on earth this was going. <br /> <br /> “It’s gone missing… and I’m the last person who saw it, not to mention it was in my custody.” She explains, her voice becoming thick with emotion. “Ella, I think… I think I’m going to be fired. And if there’s an investigation I could lose my medical license.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I exclaim. “What do you mean it’s missing? A vial of sperm can’t just get up and walk away.”<br /> <br /> “I know, I think someone had to steal it, but there’s no way of knowing who’s responsible. And it looks like I’m going to have to take the blame.” She shares, her eyes shining with tears. <br /> <br /> “Cora, I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this sooner!” I lament, “They can’t fire you, it isn’t fair.”<br /> <br /> “You don’t understand, Dominic is one of our biggest donors.” Cora explains. “And he’s furious, he basically wants my head on a platter.”<br /> <br /> A week ago I might have believed there was no hope for Cora, but seeing how kind and understanding Dominic was with the kids today makes me wonder if he could really be so heartless. Surely if he understood that Cora would never be so irresponsible he’d show some leniency? I have to try and help her, I would do anything for my sister – even begging a ruthless billionaire for mercy.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 - Request<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Three days to go.<br /> <br /> I repeat these words to myself as I walk down the street, still preoccupied with my possible pregnancy, even as I prepare to go to bat for my sister. In some ways it&#039;s a coping mechanism: I’m about to beg Dominic Sinclair to save Cora’s job, and I need a comforting thought to help me get through this. <br /> <br /> His bodyguards see me first, and I can see their mouths moving as they watch me move closer, no doubt notifying him of my presence. Approaching nervously behind Dominic, I wonder for the hundredth time if this is a mistake. Who am I to ask a favor from one of the most powerful men on the planet? Shaking myself, I tell the little voice in the back of my mind to shut up – this is for Cora. I might not be brave for myself, but I can be brave for her. <br /> <br /> “Mr. Sinclair?” I ask hesitantly, feeling my heart pound violently against my ribcage. <br /> <br /> He turns around and gazes imperiously down at me. “Yes?”<br /> <br /> “I’m Ella Reina, I nanny for Jake and Millie Graves.” I begin, gnawing on my lower lip. <br /> <br /> His dark eyes catch on my mouth, and suddenly I feel like a frightened rabbit in front of a hungry wolf. “I know who you are, Ella.” The sound of my name on his lips sends a shiver down my spine. He speaks the familiar syllables with so much purpose, as if they truly mean something to him.<br /> <br /> “Oh… well, I don’t mean to be impertinent, but I’m friends with Dr Cora Daniels…”As soon as I say her name, his expression closes off, and some unidentified emotion flashes in his eyes. <br /> <br /> “She told me she’s in trouble at work, and I know you’re one of the bank’s donors.” I improvise. “I don’t know what Cora is being accused of, but I’m sure she’s innocent. She takes her job incredibly seriously, and she would never do anything to risk her career.”<br /> <br /> “And what do you expect me to do about it?” Dominic asks ominously. I can tell he doesn’t believe my weak story, his body language has changed completely, and I can feel his rising anger vibrating in the air around us. <br /> <br /> “I just thought… I hoped that if you had any sway there, you might be able to put in a good word for her.” I finish, feeling color flood my cheeks. I’m both ashamed of myself for such a feeble attempt, but unsure how else to handle such a delicate topic. The last thing I want is to get Cora in even more trouble than before. <br /> <br /> Dominic’s jaw ticks as he watches me, and the voice in the back of my head urges me to run for it. “From what I’ve heard, your friend made a very serious mistake, and the consequences have been more than appropriate. The best thing she can do now is take responsibility for her mistakes, not sending you to do her dirty work for her.”<br /> <br /> “I – she didn’t, she doesn’t even know I’m here! I swear.” I plead. <br /> <br /> “I’ve said all I’m going to say on this matter.” Dominic declares, turning away from me and striding into his house. The door slams shut behind him, and I’m left with his various bodyguards. <br /> <br /> “You need to leave now, miss.” One of the men announces sharply. <br /> <br /> “I can’t.” I moan, “he has to understand, she’s going to lose everything!” <br /> <br /> “We’re not going to ask you again.” A second guard growls, a clear threat in his words. <br /> <br /> “Please, she’s innocent.” I beg, “you have to –” before I can say anything more, the men grab me by the arms and begin trying to lead me off the property. Feeling truly desperate, I dig in my heels, deciding that my dignity is worth Cora’s entire future. “I’m begging you, if I could just talk to Mr. Sinclair.” <br /> <br /> “You’ve already talked to him.” The first guard grumbles, “and frankly you’re lucky he was as generous to you as he was. Your friend clearly told you things she shouldn’t.”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, they’ve thrown me off the property and onto the sidewalk so forcefully that I lose my balance, tumbling to the ground as tears spark in my eyes. The iron gates slam shut behind me, and I have no choice but to slink off before I can embarrass myself further. <br /> <br /> Of course, this was only the beginning of my misfortune. When I arrived at work the next day, I found that my keys no longer fit the locks on the front door. I knocked, overwhelmed with confusion, and a few minutes later the door swung open to reveal Jake and Millie’s furious mother. <br /> <br /> “My keys aren’t working.” I tell her, wondering why she’s glaring at me so fiercely.<br /> <br /> “They’re not meant to.” She answers coldly, “as of yesterday afternoon, your services were no longer required.”<br /> <br /> “I… you’re firing me?” I squeak, not believing my ears. “Why?”<br /> <br /> “We got a call from the neighbors.” She explains haughtily, “apparently you let Jake run into the road the other day where he was almost hit by a car! And then yesterday you were seen making a fool of yourself at Dominic Sinclair’s home – they said his bodyguards had to drag you off the grounds like a common criminal.”<br /> <br /> “That isn’t fair, that isn’t what happened!” I plead. “Jake through his toy into the road and ran after it, I didn’t let it happen, and what happened with Mr. Sinclair was a misunderstanding.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t want to hear it.” She hisses. “Now leave before I call the police.”<br /> <br /> “Please, can’t I at least say goodbye to the kids?” I request, praying she’ll grant me this one kindness.<br /> <br /> “I’m dialing.” She tells me simply, pulling her cell phone from her pocket. <br /> <br /> “No!” I raise my palms in supplication, “It’s okay, I’ll go.”<br /> <br /> For the second time this week, I find myself shamefully retreating through this opulent neighborhood with tears streaming down my face. What hurts even worse than losing my job is the fact I didn&#039;t get to explain the situation to Jake and Millie, or see them one last time. I’m sure their mother will tell them horrible things about me, despite the fact that I’ve been lovingly raising for them for the last two years.<br /> <br /> I know Dominic Sinclair is responsible for this. I don’t believe my ex-boss’s story about the neighbors for one moment. He clearly wanted to punish me, just like he’s having Cora punished. A rush of fury takes hold of me, and suddenly I wish I could punish him somehow. It’s not like me to be so vindictive, but right now it truly feels like my entire life is falling apart, and it’s partly his fault. <br /> <br /> I spent all my money on the insemination, and without a job I have almost nothing. How am I ever going to afford to have a baby now? I guarantee I’m not going to get a good reference from Jake and Millie’s mother. <br /> <br /> As if things weren’t already bad enough, when I return home I find a stack of bills in the mailbox and I don’t even recognize half the senders. I open them one by one, feeling my confusion and disbelief grow by the minute.<br /> <br /> As I look at the stores on the breakdown of charges, my suspicion grows: they’re all Mike’s favorite places. Is it possible he did this behind my back? That he’s been hiding the bills from me for months… or years? I know he’ll deny it if I confront him, which leaves me only one option. <br /> <br /> I have to call Kate. My former best friend might have betrayed me completely with her affair, but if anyone knows what Mike has been up to, it’s her. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4 - Desperation<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> My hands are shaking as I dial Kate’s number. Have I ever been this angry? If I have I certainly can’t remember it now.<br /> <br /> “Hello?” Kate answers almost immediately, using a sickly sweet tone that screams of fakeness. <br /> <br /> “Kate?” I state bluntly. “Are you with Mike right now?”<br /> <br /> There’s a pregnant pause on the other end of the line, before she weakly responds, “What? Of course not.” <br /> <br /> “Come off it Kate, do you really think I don&#039;t know about your shit?” I demand. “I’m not a complete idiot.”<br /> <br /> “Ella listen–” She begins, obviously gearing up to give me some sort of excuse. <br /> <br /> “No, I don’t even care about your little affair anymore – but I need to talk to him right now.” I declare fiercely. <br /> <br /> There’s another pause, and then Kate’s voice drops its innocent tone. “You don’t care?” She repeats, sounding truly shocked. “ You know I’m already pregnant?” <br /> <br /> I wasn’t prepared for that particular piece of news. I clench my hands into fists, feeling so furious I think I might actually break the phone with my tight grip, “And what, you think that’s some sort of victory?” I bite. <br /> <br /> “Does he know you’re pregnant?” I ask sharply, “because a man who’s so afraid of responsibility that he’d poison me for years is probably willing to do it to anyone.”<br /> <br /> “Well no, but he loves me, he would never –” She tried to explain. <br /> <br /> “He loved me too once.” I cut her off. “At least he said he did. It’s amazing how charming he can be, considering what a bastard he truly is. How do you think he’s going to support you and your child? He doesn’t even have a job.”<br /> <br /> “Of course he does!” She objects, “He just didn’t tell you about it because he didn’t want you to bleed him dry. He’s a stock broker.”<br /> <br /> “Oh Kate,” I sigh, “Poor, gullible, stupid Kate. He’s as much a stock broker as I am a wizard.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t talk to me like that! He’s got money, he lavishes it on me all the time!” She insists.<br /> <br /> “With fraudulent credit cards he took out in my name!” I shout, losing my temper completely.<br /> <br /> “What?” She squeaks. <br /> <br /> “That’s right. I’ve only just found out – he’s completely bankrupted me. I’m calling the police and if I were you, I’d check your own credit rating immediately, because I’d be willing to be you’re next.” I snap.<br /> <br /> “No,” she repeats weakly, “you’re wrong, it’s different with me.”<br /> <br /> My voice is getting thick with emotion now, but I can’t help it. “And frankly I don’t really care what happens to you Kate, but if you’re really pregnant then your baby deserves better than to be raised in a homeless shelter, and that’s exactly where Mike will land you.”<br /> <br /> I hang up before I start crying, not giving her a chance to respond. Why did I buy his lies about looking for work for so long? He crushed me little by little, all the while pretending to be so nice, and I let it happen. <br /> <br /> Never again. I decide. I won’t ever let myself be fooled that way again. <br /> <br /> I still want to get my revenge on Mike, but first I’ve got to try and salvage what’s left of my life. I have to go to the police and see if I can resolve these financial issues… I can’t have a baby if I’m bankrupt, and I can only pray the police will help. <br /> <br /> ________________________<br /> <br /> “I’m very sorry Miss. Reina, but if your ex-partner has left the area, there’s not much we can do about this.” The police officer breaks this news to me about as gently as he might smash an ant beneath his boot. “I’ll give you the police report to send to the credit card company, but that’s the most help you’re going to get from us.”<br /> <br /> Anger fills me to the brim. I guarantee he’d never treat my case with so little consideration or respect if I wasn’t an impoverished nanny. If I was a wealthy man like Dominic Sinclair, he’d be fawning at my feet, offering to go to any lengths to solve my problems. I storm out of the station before I can lose my temper and verbally assault the man, immediately calling the credit card companies. <br /> <br /> One by one they crush my hopes, telling me in no uncertain terms that unless a culprit is arrested in my case, I’ll be held responsible for the charges. <br /> <br /> As I hang up on the final call, I can feel the earth crumbling beneath my feet. How did it come to this? I literally have nothing. No one will hire me without a recommendation from my previous employer, which means I won’t be able to pay rent or keep food on the table. Normally I might turn to Cora in such a time, but I can’t burden her with this when she’s in the same boat. <br /> <br /> Tomorrow I’ll finally find out whether or not I’m pregnant, and up until now the strange sensation I’ve been experiencing the last few days has been a comfort and source of hope. I don’t know how to explain it: it’s as if I’m suddenly different somehow – even though I can’t see any changes, I just have this intense knowing that I’m no longer the same woman I was a week ago. <br /> <br /> I thought it was a sign the insemination worked, but now I’m praying that it’s my imagination going overboard. <br /> <br /> At first I try to distract myself, turning on the TV and freezing when I see Dominic Sinclair on the news talking about all his good will initiatives in the community. “When our work is finished, the Moon Valley children’s home will be a place of love and community, motivated to find the best homes for every child in need. Our initiative not only ensures that the permanent residents in the home have the best possible conditions, but that there is continuous follow up with children placed with adoptive families to ensure they thrive in their new homes.”<br /> <br /> So much for the supposed philanthropist, I think bitterly. Turning a blind eye to the lives he’s selfishly ruining all the while pretending to be a friend of the downtrodden. A week ago I might have been touched by such a broadcast. I grew up in an orphanage just like the one he’s describing, and I know just how terrible the conditions can be. Now however, I see nothing but his hypocrisy. Cora was an orphan too, she didn’t do anything wrong – where is his compassion for her? Clearly it’s only for the TV cameras. It’s a shame. He’s very convincing… then again, so was Mike. <br /> <br /> Of course Mike was never as handsome as Dominic Sinclair, nor did he ever have his charisma or imposing presence. I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone like him. Even while he was refusing to help me, scolding me and having me thrown out the door, part of me was still taken in by his handsome features and pure magnetism. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself, I turn the TV off. What the hell is wrong with me? The man is a heartless billionaire and I’m still sitting here mooning over him like a silly schoolgirl. <br /> <br /> I end up going to bed early, trying not to think about tomorrow. Of course, I still lie awake late into the night – I know what it means to grow up an orphan, and I can’t countenance bringing a child into the world just to abandon it to that bleak existence. The more my life unravels, the more stark my options become. <br /> <br /> If I am pregnant… Am I going to abort the child? Even though it’s what I’ve wanted my entire life!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 - Pregnancy Test<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> “No, I understand.” I murmur into the phone. “Thanks for listening at least.”<br /> <br /> I wearily hang up the line, burying my head in my hands. I spent all morning calling in every favor and loan I possibly could, throwing my dignity right out the window to beg my friends and acquaintances in my time of need. <br /> <br /> I’ve never thought of myself as a proud woman, but begging this way was more of a challenge than I could have imagined. <br /> <br /> I only wish I could help Cora as well as myself. She’s still waiting to hear if she’ll be fired, and while she’s not supposed to be handling any samples, she got permission to do my tests this afternoon. After all, I’ve already been inseminated, so her supervisor didn’t see any risk of further negligence.<br /> <br /> Still, I’m far from excited when I walk through the front doors of the sperm bank. Ten days ago I was heartsore but optimistic for the future, yearning for a baby more than anything else in the world. Now I’m dreading the exam. <br /> <br /> However my trepidation soon gives way to surprise, because as soon as I enter the facility I have the strangest feeling that Dominic Sinclair is near. It takes me a while to actually find him, behind closed doors with Cora’s bosses in a luxurious, glass-walled conference room, but I don’t have the faintest idea how I knew he was present. I also don’t understand why I feel drawn to him: after all, he’s ruined both my sister’s and my own life. I shouldn’t be excited to see him. <br /> <br /> It was dumb luck that I stumbled across his path, the conference room is on the way to Cora’s office, but I find myself stopping to observe the meeting inside. I’m struck speechless when I lay eyes on him. Is it possible that he’s gotten more attractive since the last time I saw him? It was already unfair that somebody that powerful and intelligent could be so handsome, but now it truly just feels like being kicked while I’m down. The bastard has a heart of stone, and still the universe has rained endless gifts upon him while people like Cora and I have nothing. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself out of my trance, I continue down the hall, though I feel the weight of dark eyes on my back as I retreat. Cora has clearly been crying when I arrive. Her eyes are red and her cheeks splotchy, though she tries to hide it. <br /> <br /> “Hey.” I greet her gently, wrapping her up in a hug. She leans into me, squeezing tight and lingering far longer than she usually would. “Is there any news?”<br /> <br /> “Sinclair is in there finalizing it all now. I’m going to be given formal termination notice this afternoon.” She shares, sniffling slightly. <br /> <br /> “I’m so sorry, honey.” I croon, rubbing her back. <br /> <br /> “It’s okay.” She lies, pulling away. “How are you hanging in there?”<br /> <br /> “Not very well.” I confess. “I’m sort of dreading this, to be honest.”<br /> <br /> “It’s amazing how fast things can change, huh?” She asks, looking as though she might burst into tears. “I mean, what are we going to do, Elle?” <br /> <br /> “Well figure it out.” I promise. “We’ve been in tight spots before.” I remind her, “remember the summer we slept in boxes on the street after we ran away from the orphanage?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” She nods with a sad smile. “But it’s winter now, I don’t think we’ll last long in the elements. And you weren’t pregnant then.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah well, if I’m pregnant now….” I can’t look her in the eyes as I say this, “I don’t think I’m going to stay that way.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Cora exclaims, looking horrified. “But this is your only chance! And we aren’t completely hopeless, you’ve got time to try to figure out a plan B.”<br /> <br /> That phrase alone reminds me of Mike, and I realize I haven’t shared my latest news with Cora. “I can’t afford a baby even if I do find a job. I’m going to be paying off my debts for years to come.” I share, filling her in on the details of Mike and Kate’s latest betrayal. <br /> <br /> “I can’t believe this!” She bursts out when I’m finished. “It just isn’t fair, Ella! I mean, I thought we paid our dues, I thought we were done with suffering. After everything we’ve been through, we deserve a better future than this! You deserve to be a mom – no one loves children more than you do.”<br /> <br /> “And you deserve to be a doctor.” I reply. “You worked so hard.”<br /> <br /> “I still don’t think you should give up yet.” She frowns. “You can terminate the pregnancy up until the end of the first trimester. It would be a tragedy if you aborted it, then pulled off a miracle and it turned out you could have kept it. Don’t take that risk. Keep the baby until the very last moment.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t think miracles happen to people like me.” I remark softly. “Besides that seems kind of like it’s own form of torture – the longer I carry the baby the more attached I’m going to get. I don’t want this to hurt any worse than it has to.”<br /> <br /> “It’s going to hurt no matter what.” Cora reasons, “You ought to give yourself a chance – keep the door open. Don’t give up hope completely.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s just find out if I have to make that decision in the first place.” I state, changing the subject. “I may not even be pregnant.” Yet even as I say it, I can feel in my heart that I am. <br /> <br /> “Okay.” Cora agrees, pulling a sterile cup wrapped in plastic from one of her cabinets. “You know what to do.”<br /> <br /> I take the cup and quickly duck into the bathroom to provide a urine sample, returning it to her almost immediately. I pace back and forth across the office as Cora runs the tests. “Well?” I press, seeing the results pop up on her computer screen. <br /> <br /> She offers me a sad smile. “Congratulations little sister, you’re going to have a baby.”<br /> <br /> I told myself that I wouldn’t fall to pieces no matter the results, but as soon as the words are out of her mouth I’m crying. I’ve been waiting to hear those words for years and was beginning to think I never would. It’s both unimaginable joy, and unimaginable pain. I never knew my heart could hold such conflicting emotions at the same time, let alone in such extremes. “Really?”<br /> <br /> “Really.” Cora confirms, hugging me. “Come on, let’s do an ultrasound. You can hear the heartbeat.”<br /> <br /> “Isn’t it too early?” I squeak. <br /> <br /> “Just one of the benefits of being at the finest lab in the country.” Cora quips, the words bittersweet on her tongue. “Our technology is years ahead of what’s available in public hospitals.”<br /> <br /> Climbing onto the raised exam table, I lay back and lift my top, not bothering to change into a gown or cover my clothes with a sheet, I simply expose my flat belly as Cora wheels in an ultrasound on a cart. Within minutes the machine is emitting a strange whoosh woosh woosh, and Cora squirts a dollop of jelly on my tummy. She pressed the wand to my skin, and before long a tiny heartbeat sounds – making me cry all over again.<br /> <br /> However Cora is frowning deeply. “This is so strange, the baby seems awfully large, but we tested you at your last visit to be sure you weren’t already pregnant.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?” I ask anxiously. “Is the father just a big guy?”<br /> <br /> “I don’t just mean size – I mean development.” Cora purses her lips and furrows her brows as she studies the images, suddenly looking very worried. She’s whispering now, speaking to herself more than to me. “It doesn’t look human… but that can’t be… it’s not possible.”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about?” I inquire, “How can you tell? Isn’t it just a tiny blob?”<br /> <br /> “As I said, our tech is state of the art. It doesn’t just highlight shapes - it analyzes the molecular structure.” Before she can say another word, the door bursts open, startling us both. To my shock and horror, Dominic Sinclair is standing in the doorframe, glaring at us as if we’ve done something terrible. “What’s the meaning of this?” He demands.<br /> <br /> “What’s the meaning of this? I repeat in shock, “what’s the meaning of you barging into a private exam?!”<br /> <br /> “Because,” He declares fiercely, and I swear his eyes are almost glowing with rage. “I can smell my pup.”<br /> <br /> Chapter 6 - He&#039;s A Werewolf<br /> <br /> “Your pup?” I parrot, realizing I must sound like an idiot the way I keep repeating him – but it’s all too strange and surreal. I feel like I’m having a dream......<br /> __________________<br /> <br /> Click to READ more 👉👉 Title: Surrogate for Alpha Dom		The novel		18995	https://facebook.com/100085523883301	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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How could you possibly believe that I would accept you as my mate?&quot; &quot; I Hunter Black future Alpha of the Black Water Pack reject you Alexandra Carter as my mate and Luna of my pack&quot;<br /> I just stood there frozen, trying to comprehend the words that flew out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;I Alexandra Carter accept your rejection&quot;I said while holding back the severe pain and tears.<br /> ————————<br /> Alexandra&#039;s Pov<br /> Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alexandra. She was the daughter of the Beta of the Black Water Pack and she was cherished by her family. Growing up she never wished for anything, she had everything she ever wanted, a loving mother and father and a brother who protected her. One could say that she had everything, except she always felt like she didn&#039;t belong here.<br /> I remember when I was a little girl, Hunter, Jack and I used to play together in the back yard. We were the tree musketeers as our Luna used to call us. Hunter, the son of our Alpha was the same age as my brother two years older than me. That of course didn&#039;t stop me from following them around like a lost puppy all the time. We always got ourselves in trouble and drove the Luna crazy.<br /> As the years passed and we started slowly to drift away. Hunter started to complain that the annoying little sister couldn&#039;t hang with them anymore. Jack tried to change his mind and sometimes I got to be part of their group. Things got worse when I was thirteen. We were in the middle of practice and we were learning how to fight in our human forms when I got paired with Hunter.<br /> I was so excited that I could finally show him and everyone else what I could do so they would let me part of their group again and I went a little overboard. When he lost the fight he looked at me with hate in his eyes. Of course it didn&#039;t help that everyone started making fun of him that he an Alpha lost to a little girl.<br /> I think that was the moment that I started to feel like I didn&#039;t belong. And then my torment started. He would often make fun of me at school about the way I looked, how I dressed, how I talked. I used to run to my brother and cry for hours in his arms until I couldn&#039;t anymore. He was the best brother in the world, he always stood by my side, always protected me.<br /> As I look myself in the mirror, I hate myself. My blue eyes are void of life as my life ended two years ago when I lost him. We were in a car accident returning home form a party after Jack&#039;s graduation. We never got the chance to celebrate his eighteenth birthday. He never got the chance to shift into his wolf and meet his mate. He never got the chance to live.<br /> After I lost my brother my relationship with Hunter only got worse. He would often beat me during practice as I refused to fight him after the last time I fought him. Bulling me became his favorite hobby and sometimes his words cut so deep that I never wished to see him again. But I still hoped that sometime he would understand that the accident was not my fault. I know he loved my brother as if he were his own.<br /> My parents took the loss of my brother very hard. My father stepped down as Beta of the pack in order to help my mother cope with Jack&#039;s loss. They never said a bad word to me or blamed me for his death. Even though until this day they are still healing they are always there for me. They know about Hunter&#039;s bulling and they tried many times to speak to him but he refuses to listen.<br /> Today is a big day for me as I wait outside the packhouse for the mail to arrive. Today I will find out if got into my dream college. I know that it is hard for a werewolf to attend college, because it has to be near a forest so I will be able to shift but this was our dream. Mine and Jack&#039;s to be doctors. We wanted to help the pack anyway we could.<br /> When I finally got my mail I run inside the packhouse and suddenly I&#039;m being shoved to the ground. I look at my attacker and I&#039;m not surprised to see Hunter standing above me with the flavor of the month Chelsey. Chelsey is not his mate but after a little while she started treating the pack members as if she was the future Luna of the pack.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong, it is quite common for a male werewolf to have relationships before he finds his mate. Finding your true mate is something truly magical or so they say. But in order to find your mate you have to be eighteen and shift into your wolf so you can follow their scent and identify them. My parents said that the day they found they were mates was one of their best days in their lives.<br /> Usually when mates are in the same pack they form a connection from a young age. They start as friends and stay close to each other until they find out. When you are near your mate before you are of age you feel the urge to make them happy and be close to them. But there are also cases that mates reject each other because they find them unworthy.<br /> It is sad that nowadays more and more werewolves reject their mates for silly reasons. I hope that will not be my case because a rejection is a very painful process. Your heart brakes and you feel like a piece of you is missing for the rest of your life.<br /> But back to reality. I stare at Hunter as he looks at me with disgust in his eyes. &quot;Watch where are you going rouge&quot; he spat at me. &quot;What are you talking about?&quot; I asked feeling my anger rise. &quot;Don&#039;t tell me that you still don&#039;t know how your parents found you at the forest after your real parents abandoned you like the trash you are&quot; he told me with a smug face. &quot;You don&#039;t belong here you mutt!&quot;<br /> &quot;What is going on over here Hunter?&quot; Alpha Smith shouted from the front door. I was frozen to the ground tears running from my eyes. I could not believe him. How could he say that? I know I don&#039;t look anything like my parents with my black hair and blue eyes but I never doubted that they are my birth parents.<br /> I slowly stood and without a word left the room. I went running to Jack&#039;s room for some comfort. We haven&#039;t changed a thing inside his room. As I laid in his bed I tried really hard to remember his smell. I tried to calm myself after Hunter&#039;s words. This was by far the cruelest thing he&#039;s ever told me. How could he stoop so low?<br /> I don&#039;t know how much time passed when I heard a knock on the door. Alpha Smith opened the door and peaked inside when he saw me on the bed. He slowly came in and sat beside me. &quot;How are you feeling Alexandra?&quot; he asked. &quot;Is it true?&quot; I was still hoping that this was one Hunter&#039;s bulling tactics and not the truth. The Alpha slowly stood and looked me in the eye.<br /> &quot;Tomorrow is your eighteenth birthday princess. After you finish with your classes I expect to see you in my office so we can talk about it. Until then try to relax and don&#039;t mention anything to your parents. I will tell you everything you need to know but I need sometime to put my thoughts in order. Don&#039;t forget first school and then come straight to my office I will wait for you.&quot;<br /> He left the room and left me a worse mess than when he found me. It must be true if he said that he wanted to talk to me in his office. So what does that mean? Who are my parents? Why they left me? Was I such a burden for them that they left me? That would definitely explain many things but why? With these thoughts a restless sleep came where flashes of a baby abandoned haunted me.<br /> ---<br /> The next morning came and I was still fighting with myself. I had to face my parents today and act like nothing id wrong. How can I manage that? How can someone manage their life when everything they ever known was a lie? I guess we will see how. I slowly left Jack&#039;s rooms and like a thief entered mine.<br /> I did not expect my mother and father waiting for me with a birthday cake this early in the morning. The moment they saw me they started singing Happy Birthday to me. Tears filled my eyes once again and I run into my mother&#039;s open arms. My father oblivious to my actions just laughed. &quot;Happy birthday princess! Eighteen at last! I can&#039;t wait to see you shift for the first time!&quot; He gave me a bear hug and I cried like a little baby. &quot;Come on take a shower and come downstairs for your special breakfast&quot; said my mother smiling.<br /> After my shower I started to feel a little bit like myself again. When I entered the kitchen, a sweet smell entered my nostrils. I looked around and the only people I saw were my parents and Hunter. I didn&#039;t pay much attention though because the moment I saw his smug face my anger flared. He came close to me &quot;happy birthday Alexandra&quot; he told me and then he whispered for only me to hear &quot;it should had been you mutt&quot;.<br /> Tears flooded my eyes instantly and I pulled myself away from him. I felt my heart break once again with his words and walked towards my parents. I tried to put me together and sat on the island. My mother served strawberry pancakes and started to talk about my graduation in a week. After Hunter left the kitchen, I showed them the envelop I received yesterday.<br /> It had totally slipped my mind after last day&#039;s events but I thought it was time for me to face the music. I gave my mother my envelop and silently pleaded her to open the envelop. She took it from my hands and before she opened it I told her &quot;please mum tell me only if it good news. Also I would like to stay between us please.&quot; With that said I waited to see her reaction.<br /> &quot;Baby girl, my princess I&#039;m so happy for you!&quot; she yelled. &quot;My baby girl is going to be a doctor. The only thing that saddens me is that you&#039;ll be far away. Do you have to go to the other side of the country?&quot; she said with mixed feelings. &quot;we&#039;ve talked about this love&quot; my father said with tears in his eyes. &quot;it is time for our girl to spread her wings and fly away from the nest.&quot;<br /> &quot;What if she finds her mate here?&quot; my mother asked full of hope. &quot;Then we will see what happens, won&#039;t we?&quot; my father said. When I looked at the clock I gasped, I was late for school. As I run upstairs to get my backpack, I smelled the sweet smell again. My feet followed the smell and suddenly I stopped infront of Hunter&#039;s room.<br /> The door opened with force and he pulled me inside his room. The moment our hands touched sparks ignited all over my body. I stood in the middle of his room as he closed the door looking at him. I can&#039;t believe it, for a second I doubt my senses. But then I&#039;m forced back to reality.<br /> &quot;Are you my mate?&quot; I whisper not quite sure. But how could I smell him? I have to shift first, only an Alpha from a strong bloodline can find his mate before he shifts and I&#039;m only a beta&#039;s daughter. &quot;I can&#039;t believe it! Hunter&quot; my words are stopped when he grabbed my arm and shook me. &quot;&quot;Are you mad? How could you possibly believe that I would accept you as my mate? You are not suited to be my Luna, you may be strong but other than that you lack in everything. This must be a joke&quot; I heard him shout at me.<br /> I just stood there frozen, trying to comprehend the words that flew out of his mouth. Why Goddess, why? First I find out that he is my mate, a dream come true but at the same time also a nightmare and then he has the nerve to talk to me like that? Before I could form another sentence I hear him say &quot; I Hunter Black future Alpha of the Black Water Pack reject you Alexandra Carter as my mate and Luna of my pack&quot;<br /> Sharp pain courses through me and for a few moments I&#039;m not able to think or speak. I just look at him with pain all over me. He looks pale as he grabs a chair to steady himself. When I feel comfortable to talk again I say the words that every mate dreads to hear &quot;I Alexandra Carter accept your rejection&quot;. I turn toward the door and as I leave his room I glance at him for the last time.<br /> The moment I closed the door of his room I fell to the ground. The pain was just too much. I felt like a part of me was ripped forcefully away. How could this happen? I knew he was mad at me because he blames me for the accident, but he rejected me. What am I going to do now? How can I face him for the rest of my life when I accept my position as his beta for this pack?<br /> I&#039;m not going to lie my first thought was to run away, away from him and the life he so easily rejected. But on second thought I was better than that. No I will not be a pathetic rejected mate for him to make fun of. I was not the first wolf to be rejected, not the last either. I have to be strong,I am strong. I will survive this I know I will.<br /> But something was bugging me. Hunter was two years older than me. He should be able to smell me sooner. He was the future alpha after all. Could he possibly know that I was his mate all this time? That is when I noticed the whining in the back of my head. Then a whisper, barely a voice confirmed my theory He knew. He knew but he doesn&#039;t want us. I reached my room and sat on the bed. &quot;are you my wolf?&quot; I asked but before she could give me an answer I replied for her, &quot;of course you are. Even though I wish I could meet you under different circumstances I&#039;m glad that you are with me now, What is your name?&quot;<br /> I&#039;m Alexia and I was always with you. We are strong Alexandra, we will survive this. He will change his mind you&#039;ll see.		ForFun-105		31	https://facebook.com/61552095643555	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. 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My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. 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So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. 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She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Soundscapes of Love		1	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011219	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031131		455		454343250276212	1	8.5863721253094E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207550879080721		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI0MDQwNzEzNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468722	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436430256_443185831486705_2433630364838097216_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=sHw_StM9RnMAb7Jd5Tm&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDUIBZHCLWfmFs6NjrAHbXuw3lIYPeHubLlV_orHiHwzQ&oe=6618DFA1	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436350838_929695432231549_7802372171841832933_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9WYTWeR998cAb6TSEw6&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDgQBLHTm3cZ-kybeUY-pZZmQMmrbLQUYHVD5xc8cqONA&oe=6618F257			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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1011227	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031131		455		484814540556025	1	1.6921074145292E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	111924688562390		0	Lov002			120206838424410225		a.weloveread.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.weloveread.com/ad/bG92ZXJlYWQvMTQzODQ3LzIwMjQwNDA3MTY1NzU3L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712480489	1.1192468856239E+14	Lov002	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435566603_2389220007940372_1063587716605909456_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KJyWBYd_9eIAb4Kr-vr&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCOBlZAprY0ZVkadBlK0sYy2eSpRsj41AXaY0-DB-9lDg&oe=6618FBF7	person_profile	0	Lov002	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435460862_1339205513420659_3430291295651418999_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=t-cOIJnAFFkAb4j5YIm&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBdhH3GTwb51qnGzFl9l2U9aTvS1MHbaa04oODICjiItQ&oe=6618CE08			0	3	At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> —<br /> Megan<br /> The best thing Jason ever did was cheat on me.<br /> Not that I&#039;m grateful to my skunk of an ex-fiancé at the moment. I&#039;m crawling down the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, heading into my hometown. There&#039;s a big game this weekend and the Leopards are the team to beat in the NFL, so everybody and his brother has come to see them take on the Stallions.<br /> Reaching my exit at last, I take the off-ramp to Central Avenue. It&#039;s as crowded as the freeway, crammed with cars trying to get home or to a hotel before the dark clouds overhead unleash their fury. I inch along, wishing the traffic would vanish so I could pistol the puny engine on my compact car and vent some of my emotions.<br /> Every time the scene from this morning intrudes on my mind, anger and pain flare up anew. I&#039;m sick of driving, sick of grieving, of wasting my tears on a man who doesn&#039;t deserve them. If I hadn&#039;t come home early and found Jason balls-deep in another woman, I&#039;d still be planning our wedding.<br /> I need a drink and a hot bath and some mindless entertainment. I need to be numb.<br /> My cell phone rings. I glance down and see that it&#039;s Jason. It&#039;s all I can do not to pick up the phone and hurl it straight through the windshield.<br /> It&#039;s only an instant that my eyes are off the road, but when I look up there&#039;s a truck stopped right in front of me. With no time to brake, I wrench the steering wheel, jerking my car sideways into the next lane — just as a bright blue sports car whips into the same spot from the other side.<br /> Its front bumper hits the passenger side of my car with a sickening crunch, bouncing my head off the window next to me, then snapping me back the other way. The impact spins my car around. I end up facing the wrong way, the oncoming traffic dividing frantically around me like water going past the prow of a ship.<br /> I&#039;m too stunned to move; for long moments, I just sit there staring. I&#039;m finally numb, but not the way I wanted.<br /> Maybe I messed up in another life, and today is some kind of karmic revenge. My lower lip trembles, and I bite down on it. Self-pity sucks, and no matter what, I will not start crying again.<br /> A tap on my side window makes me jump. I turn my head to see a man peering in at me. Dark hair, dark eyes, shoulders as broad as a house. Why does he seem so familiar?<br /> When I don&#039;t respond, he opens my door. &quot;Are you all right?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes. I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I say, straightening in my seat. &quot;Was that your car?&quot; &quot;Yeah, but don&#039;t worry about that.&quot; I hear a snort behind him, but I can&#039;t see who it is because the huge man in front of me is blocking my view.<br /> Undoing my seat belt, I turn to get out of the car. The man takes my hand to help me up. Electric heat surges up my arm and through my body, flooding me with sensation. A detached corner of my mind notices my entirely inappropriate response, and wonders if it&#039;s because I&#039;m in shock.<br /> He backs away to give me room. Now I can see the other man, standing by the flashy blue car with his arms folded. Same hair, same eyes, same massive build.<br /> At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> Granted, they are the hottest men I&#039;ve ever laid eyes on. But still. &quot;Don&#039;t worry about the car,&quot; the one nearest me says again. &quot;I&#039;m Cody, by the way.&quot; He&#039;d let go of me when I stood up, and now he&#039;s holding out his hand again to shake.<br /> It&#039;s an enormous hand — it engulfs mine, and I am not a petite woman. But I only have an instant to process that, because at the contact with his rough, warm skin, heat flows through me once more. This time, my papilla go hard.<br /> I tell myself it&#039;s the stress. That&#039;s why I&#039;m getting more turned on than I ever did from Jason&#039;s touch, right here in the middle of the street, with honking cars all around us. I want to believe it, but I know it&#039;s not true.<br /> The other thing I know is that I need to stop feeling this way. Now. I pull my hand free and look at his brother. &quot;So you must be Brock. My dad&#039;s told me about you both.&quot;<br /> A slow smile quirks one side of his mouth. He&#039;s devastatingly handsome, just like his twin — and he knows it. &quot;Your dad&#039;s a fan?&quot;<br /> &quot;You could say that,&quot; I tell him. &quot;He&#039;s your coach.&quot;<br /> The guys exchange a quick glance, eyebrows raised. Traffic is still going by us, but very slowly because people keep stopping to take photos of the twins through their car windows, even though night has fallen.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re Coach Turner&#039;s daughter?&quot; Brock says. NFL teams have a lot of different coaches, so it&#039;s a valid question. But there&#039;s only one head coach, and that&#039;s my dad.<br /> &quot;Yeah, I&#039;m Megan. I&#039;d say it&#039;s nice to meet you, but I&#039;d really prefer we hadn&#039;t met this way.&quot;<br /> Cody grins at that, but Brock&#039;s frowning, his mind on something else. &quot;Don&#039;t you live in Omaha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I did,&quot; I say. And I am so not having that conversation with either of these guys. &quot;We should call the police and our insurance and all that.&quot;<br /> Their sports car has a crumpled fender but is mostly intact. When I go around to the passenger side of my car, though, I see that it took the brunt of things.<br /> &quot;Yeah, it&#039;s totaled,&quot; Cody says from behind me. He sounds far too cheerful about it, and I suppress a twinge of irritation. Even as a rookie, he&#039;s earning a good salary, so buying a new car is no big deal to him.<br /> But I have no job at the moment, and I&#039;m not asking my father for money. He&#039;s already letting me stay at his place until I can sort things out. Letting him pay for stuff on top of that is way more than I&#039;m comfortable with. Maybe I can find some kind of telecommuting work until I can get another car.<br /> I go back around to the driver&#039;s side, taking out my phone and my insurance card. Brock&#039;s already on his phone. &quot;Cops are on the way to take an accident report,&quot; he says when he hangs up, &quot;and I&#039;ve got tow trucks and a cab coming too.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tow trucks, plural?&quot; I say.<br /> He shrugs. &quot;They both need it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, thank you.&quot; But he only called one cab. Does that mean ...<br /> &quot;Are you heading to your dad&#039;s house?&quot; he says, as if hearing my unspoken question. At my nod, he continues, &quot;We&#039;ll drop you off. It&#039;s on the way to our place anyway.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks,&quot; I say again. &quot;That&#039;s really very kind.&quot;<br /> &quot;No big deal.&quot; He and Cody exchange another swift glance, and this time I sense the undercurrent flowing between them. Whatever they&#039;re thinking, it sends a ripple of awareness down my spine.<br /> The brothers are standing together now, and I can&#039;t help but admire the view. Chiseled jaws, skin in matching shades of sun-tanned bronze, strong noses, sensual mouths. They were impressive when I watched them play on TV, but in person their charisma is overwhelming.<br /> My gaze wanders down to the arms like tree trunks, then the tight, narrow waists. They&#039;re both wearing gym shorts and t-shirts, the fabric straining against their biceps and thighs. I bet their abs are amazing too. They could be world-class models instead of football players.<br /> Two sets of big, dark brown eyes pin me in place, and suddenly I can&#039;t breathe. The moment lengthens until I force myself to look away. My heart is beating way too fast.<br /> Maybe getting in a taxi with the twins is not such a good idea. But the wind is rising, the clouds darker and more threatening. We need to get indoors before the skies open up.<br /> By the time the police and the tow trucks have come and gone, the taxi has arrived, and the air has a bite that makes me shiver. I have my suitcase and purse, but have to cross my fingers that the rest of the stuff in my car will be safe at the repair shop until I can pick it up. Cody puts the suitcase in the cab&#039;s trunk, then opens the back door and slides in. Brock gestures for me to go next.<br /> I don&#039;t want to make a big deal out of riding up front with the driver after the guys have been so nice to me, so I get in and scoot over to make room. The brothers dwarf me, and when Brock slides in, I&#039;m squeezed between them like I&#039;m the filling in a twin sandwich.<br /> The driver pulls into the crush of traffic. Pressed between the brothers, I&#039;m instantly warm. My whole body starts to tingle, and it&#039;s not just from the heat coming off them. I know this because the sensations are strongest right between my legs.<br /> I&#039;ve never reacted to a man like this before, let alone two of them at once. Maybe all my emotions about Jason are being diverted into lust. Which means it&#039;s a really bad idea for me to let this continue.<br /> If they realize how turned on I am, they&#039;ll think I&#039;m a freak or a groupie. I don&#039;t want to give them any ideas, since I&#039;ll doubtless be around them again — I won&#039;t miss a game. In my best nice/polite/helpful voice, I say, &quot;I should sit in front.&quot;<br /> &quot;Nah,&quot; Brock drawls, and the next thing I know he picks me up as if I weigh nothing at all and settles me sideways on his lap, my hip nestled in his crotch. I suck in a breath as electricity jolts through my body.<br /> Excuse me,&quot; I say, still struggling for politeness. &quot;I can&#039;t sit in your lap.&quot; I try to ignore the sensations spiraling from my core out through my body and back again.<br /> &quot;You are sitting in my lap,&quot; he points out, like it&#039;s no big deal. One of his hands, so big and strong and warm, is curled around my waist, burning through my clothing. The other goes to my head, pressing gently down to tuck me against his neck, then stays tangled in my hair.<br /> He smells like sunshine and clean male sweat. It&#039;s intoxicating. My voice comes out all soft and breathy when I say, &quot;I mean it&#039;s not appropriate. Please let me go.&quot;<br /> &quot;Relax, sugar,&quot; he says in that same lazy tone. &quot;We&#039;re not gonna hurt you.&quot;<br /> The we is not exactly comforting.<br /> Brock&#039;s mouth brushes the skin on the side of my neck, making me jolt. Since I can&#039;t take them up on their offer, I don&#039;t need any more torment. I try to pull away again, but he just tucks me back against his side.<br /> &quot;Easy, Megalicious,&quot; he says in that rumble of his. &quot;You&#039;re too tense. We need to help you relax.&quot;<br /> &quot;You did not just call me — that.&quot; I can&#039;t even make myself repeat his ridiculous nickname. Who does he think he is? Besides the guy who&#039;s making my brain melt, I mean, along with the rest of my body.<br /> Cody chuckles. &quot;How about megagorgeous?&quot; He shifts closer, running a finger up and down my arm. <br /> My system is overloading again, and I can&#039;t help squirming some more on Brock&#039;s lap. &quot;Yeah, babe,&quot; he says. &quot;Let Daddy Brock make you feel better.&quot;<br /> &quot;Daddy Brock?&quot; I sputter and then snort with laughter. &quot;You guys are no older than I am. I might even be older than you.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not the years, baby,&quot; he says, his lips grazing the sensitive shell of my outer ear. &quot;It&#039;s the mileage.&quot;<br /> Even as I roll my eyes at him quoting movie lines at me, he turns me so I&#039;m facing forward in the taxi. One arm wraps around my midriff, and his free hand teases the skin just above the waistband of my shorts.<br /> His touch sends sparks shooting right down to my private part. I must have hit my head during the collision harder than I thought. Anger, grief, stress, hormones — can&#039;t forget the raging hormones — have apparently shredded every bit of common sense I possess. Because I don&#039;t say anything.<br /> All I have to do is open my mouth and tell them, &quot;No.&quot; Or &quot;Stop that.&quot; And they&#039;d back off, both of them. I know it in my bones. Impossible as it sounds, I feel safe with these two men who are taking such liberties with my body.<br /> I&#039;m letting it happen because I want it to. Because I want them. Because right now, with the rain wrapping the taxi in sheets of water, hiding us in our own little world, all I care about is how they&#039;re making me feel.<br /> And how they&#039;re making me feel is like a beautiful and desirable woman. Someone worth wanting. Someone Jason was a fool to let go.<br /> Who are you kidding? whispers the self-doubt that&#039;s been tormenting me all day, ever since I walked in on Jason and his mistress. You&#039;re nothing to them.<br /> I almost listen, almost give in to the crushing weight of my insecurity. But then my phone rings. Cody pulls it out of my purse. &quot;Jason,&quot; he says, reading the screen. &quot;Who&#039;s that?&quot;<br /> My anger blazes again. &quot;No one,&quot; I snap. I grab the phone, hit the Reject Call button, and toss it back in my purse. Jason, and not in a good way. He got his and now I&#039;m getting mine.<br /> I relax against Brock, consciously letting go of my resistance. &quot;That&#039;s my girl,&quot; he whispers. His hand slips inside my shorts, then under the elastic of my panties, his fingertips teasing the curls above my cherry.<br /> Now that I&#039;ve decided not to fight it, I&#039;m impatient for more. &quot;Touch me,&quot; I whisper back. &quot;Do it.&quot;<br /> <br /> There&#039;s a car I don&#039;t recognize parked in my dad&#039;s driveway, a white SUV next to his black one. The guys exchange a glance, but don&#039;t say anything. We all get out, and Cody retrieves my suitcase while Brock says to the driver, &quot;Wait here — we&#039;ll be back in a few minutes.&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s okay,&quot; I say. &quot;You don&#039;t have to come in with me.&quot; My dad may not have x-ray vision, but I can&#039;t shake the feeling that as soon as he sees us together, he&#039;ll somehow know what just happened.<br /> &quot;Just need to ask him a question,&quot; Brock says, but there&#039;s a twinkle in his eye that fills me with trepidation. He and Cody follow me up the sidewalk, close behind me as if they&#039;re afraid I&#039;ll slip inside and lock the door on them. They might be right.<br /> My body hasn&#039;t stopped humming from those amazing orgasms, and I mentally cross my fingers that my face is blank enough to protect me. Since Dad&#039;s expecting me, I open the front door without knocking, the twins still right behind me.<br /> The entryway opens into the living room, with a hallway branching off to the left that goes to the bedrooms, and a doorway on the right that leads to the kitchen. Since the living room is empty, I turn into the kitchen — and stop so fast the brothers bump into me.<br /> My dad&#039;s there, and so is a woman I&#039;ve never seen before. Their arms are around each other; his hands are on her hip. And they&#039;re pecking like there&#039;s no tomorrow.<br /> I haven&#039;t been this shocked since the day I was ten and came home to find my father crying in the living room. Even catching Jason this morning was less of a stunner. My voice is stuck in my throat. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d say anyway.<br /> Brock comes to my rescue by clearing his throat loudly, breaking up the makeout session. My dad&#039;s head whips around. &quot;Megan!&quot; he says. He looks confused — understandable, with the Beast Brothers at my back — but also a bit guilty.<br /> &quot;Hi, Dad.&quot; I find I can speak now that the silence has been broken. &quot;I did tell you I was almost here.&quot; His guilty look increases, and a small part of me is glad because it helps me conceal my own feelings of self-reproach. He comes over to give me a hug, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close. When I called this morning to say I was on my way, he didn&#039;t ask any questions; something in my voice must have warned him it wasn&#039;t the time. All he said was, &quot;I&#039;ll be here.&quot;<br /> His unwavering support steadies me, even as the contrast to Jason&#039;s betrayal is like a shard of glass in my heart. I squeeze him tighter, overflowing with love and gratitude, but his next words shatter the mood.<br /> &quot;Vivian stopped by after we spoke,&quot; he says. &quot;Vivian, I&#039;d like you to meet my daughter Megan.&quot;<br /> The woman comes forward, hands outstretched. &quot;It&#039;s wonderful to meet you, dear. Your father&#039;s told me so much about you.&quot;<br /> My first thought is that she looks nothing like my mother. I still have memories of my mom, and lots of old photographs. Not to mention mirrors. I have my mother&#039;s auburn curls and curvy build, whereas Vivian is blonde and slender. I&#039;m relieved that there&#039;s no resemblance; I&#039;m not sure what I would do if my dad started dating a lookalike.<br /> Her expression, though, puts my back up. Maybe it&#039;s my imagination working overtime, but the little smile playing around her lips reminds me of Jason&#039;s mistress. He threw her out this morning when I caught them together, but she smirked at me while she strutted out of the house, as if she&#039;d won some kind of victory.<br /> I want to smack Vivian&#039;s smile right off her face — which is crazy and wrong. My dad isn&#039;t cheating; he&#039;s entitled to be happy.<br /> I should be happy that he&#039;s met someone after so many years alone. But I&#039;m not. Shoving aside thoughts of what that says about me, I force a smile and say, &quot;It&#039;s nice to meet you.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s when everything goes from awkward to totally insane.<br /> Because Vivian looks at the twins and says, &quot;Hello, boys. What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> And Cody and Brock say, &quot;Hey, Mom.&quot;		Lov002		47	https://facebook.com/100092720766465	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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You&#039;re sleeping with my bestie Jade?! The both of you make me sick!” Lily shouts. She could no longer keep her cool.<br /> &quot;Listen to me, Lily.&quot; Tim begs.<br /> Lily ignores him.<br /> After leaving the villa, Lily goes to a bar.<br /> &quot;Well, I only want the most expensive and most handsome man to accompany me.&quot; Lily said to the manager.<br /> ******** <br /> It is 9 p.m. on rainy day. On such a cool autumn night, Lily stands in front of the villa without an umbrella, the clothes on shoulder getting soaked by the rain. She doesn’t pay it any mind though and keeps the present under her arm carefully wrapped with her coat.<br /> Today is Lily and Tim’s first anniversary. Lily is supposed to be at her mother&#039;s house, but she secretly bought a gift to surprise Tim.<br /> As she walks to the door, her clothes get completely soaked. She takes the key from her pocket out and opens the door carefully. Without turning on the light, she stands at the porch and changes her shoes. As she takes off her shoes, she sees a pair of red high-heeled shoes on the floor.<br /> Lily is shocked, because she knows that those are clearly not her shoes; she can tell be the size.<br /> The heart feels like it is being grabbed by a pair of invisible hands. Lily puts the gift in her arms on the ground and walks slowly towards the bedroom on the second floor.<br /> The closer she gets, the clearer the conversation becomes—<br /> “Oh, Tim...”<br /> A familiar female voice penetrates her eardrum; she is enjoying herself quite a bit.<br /> “I know that is how like it,” the man replies. That is without question Tim’s voice.<br /> In the corridor outside the door, Lily feels like she is walking on the edge of a knife with every step. Even if she can&#039;t see what&#039;s going on inside, the intensity of the voices paint a vivid picture in her mind of what is happening.<br /> “Who do you like better, Lily or me,” the woman suddenly asks. This makes Lily&#039;s heart drop into her stomach.<br /> “Are you getting jealous? I am only focused on you baby. How can I even think of her when I have you?” Lily’s heart breaks into a million pieces.<br /> Lily thinks to herself, nobody believed that her husband had never touched from when they started dating into now. Tim had said that he couldn’t do it. But now, here he is making love with her best friend.<br /> Lily feels that she is a heroine in a Tennessee Williams’ play. Now that she is facing her greatest fear, she can’t bear to open the door until they finish. Lilly enters the room and see the two of them lying in the bed.<br /> What makes it all the worse is that the person Tim is with is her best friend Jade.<br /> Jade has been her best friend since high school. Lily thought to herself, how could Jade do this to me?<br /> Lily suddenly recalls that every time she goes back to her mother&#039;s house, Jade always asks about how long she will be gone, but never accompanies her. The reason is much clearer to Lily now. She feels humiliated.<br /> Obviously, the two in bed don&#039;t expect Lily, who should be at her mother&#039;s house, to be here. For a moment, Tim tries to keep calm shouts at Jade, “Get out.”<br /> Lily has never been a short-tempered person. But, this time, she can&#039;t hide the anger in her chest. She glances at the hot kettle on the table, picks it up and throws it at the strange man and woman on the bed. “The both of you make me sick!” Lily shouts.<br /> Jade brazenly responds, “Lily, you should think about it from Tim’s point of view. The two of you haven’t been intimate in over a year.” Lily realizes that Jade doesn’t feel any guilt at all.<br /> “Oh, god,” Lily sneers, “I guess I should thank you Jade for taking care of my husband then.” Lily, getting angrier and angrier, continues, “I always treated you as more than a friend and this is how you treat me in return! You couldn’t get own husband, so I guess you had to take mine!”<br /> Lily has never been so pointblank with anyone before. Tim looks at her and says, “You need to get out of here.”<br /> “Don&#039;t worry, I won’t stay here anymore than I have to,” Lily responds. Lily can’t even bear to look at them and says, “Tim, you can explain this to my parents and your parents. I am tired of always having to explain your actions.”<br /> They have been married for over a year. On their wedding night, Tim had told her that he couldn’t have a intercourse. She had thought maybe he was scared and that once they got more comfortable with each other he wouldn’t have any issues. Her mother-in-law had been asking her why they didn&#039;t have children. Lily hadn’t said anything. Her mother-in-law asked if she had any physical problems. Lily had lied to cover for Tim, but this just caused friction between her and her mother-in-law. Lily now feels that she was so stupid for doing that now.<br /> But, even as Lily threatens him, Tim doesn&#039;t show any emotion, not even a frown. In all their years together, Lily had been the one that pursued the relationship. Lily had always been very forgiving of him and she would always come back to him no matter what he did.<br /> However, enough was enough. Lily could no longer keep her cool and said,<br /> “Let&#039;s get divorced.”<br /> After leaving the villa, Lily goes out to find a taxi. She wanders around the street aimlessly until a taxi finally stops for her. She sadly realizes that she has no place to go except her home.<br /> “Miss, where do you want to go?” The driver looks at the woman in the mirror curiously.<br /> “Just drive,” Lily says to the driver.<br /> The car passes a senior business club. Lily looks at the luxury cars at the door. She, without thinking, tells the driver to stop.<br /> After paying, she goes directly into the club. She quickly finds the bar in the hall. After a cursory glance at the expensive prices on the list and she orders several bottles.<br /> The hard liquid goes down her throat and into her belly, and her eyes quickly tear up. After a few more sips, she quickly reflects on the past year, the memories making her feel what a joke it all was.<br /> Her best friend is fooling around with her husband. Lily sadly smiles, her heart is broken.<br /> She downs her glass. Then another. Then another. Soon, she doesn&#039;t know how much she has had. But, she does know that she has to pee and walks into the bathroom. After taking care of her business, she goes out and sees a row of tall men in black suits. The men look powerful and important. Now that she has some liquid courage, she casually walks up to one of the men, hooks arms with him and starts chatting with him.<br /> The manager of the restaurant comes up, pulls her away and gives her a look. Seeing that Lily is not bad looking and wearing famous brands, the manager relaxes his face.<br /> “Excuse me, miss, these are doormen. If you want to meet some big players, I can help you out.”<br /> Lily is drunk and sees a chance to get some revenge on Tim. She has already lost everything to this marriage. Why should she always have to be the bigger person if Tim and Jade were just going to betray her?<br /> “Well, I only want the most expensive and most handsome man to accompany me?<br /> As soon as the manager hears that the most expensive, his eyes shine shrewdly. Then he takes her directly to the VIP area. “Just a moment, I&#039;ll call someone right away to come here,” the manager tells Lily.<br /> The manager goes into the room first and leaves Lily alone on sofa. She is very drunk and dizzy. In a drunken haze, Lily see the door of the opposite room open and a tall man comes out from it. He looks handsome and strong with long legs, a narrow waist and wide shoulders. Even the face seems like it is craved out of stone. Everything about this man is immaculate. Especially those dark and deep eyes, which hypnotize Lily.<br /> Lily smiles, gets up and walks unsteadily. She grabs the man&#039;s arm and says, “Nice, I&#039;m very satisfied.”<br /> The man looks at Lily, raising his eyebrows.<br /> “Let’s go,” he calmly says.<br /> “This is your attitude. Didn&#039;t your manager tell you that I&#039;m going to pay you for one night. I don’t care about money. As long as you make me happy, I&#039;ll double it for you!” Lily keeps on talking a big game, giving a goofy smile and showing a row of neat, white teeth. The man is tall, and she has to stand on tiptoe to get close to him. “To tell you the truth, this is my first time. Aren’t you lucky.”<br /> ***<br /> Rex suddenly stops walking, and he finally looks at Lily. Her beautiful face is as small as his palm and she has a pair of clear eyes. The woman&#039;s skin is very fair, and she even has no pores. Unlike the other enchanting woman of the night, she doesn&#039;t wear make-up, and she is so pure like a daisy shaking in the wind. Now that she is getting closer to him, Rex can smell a mixture liquor and perfume. Rex has had no feelings for any woman over the years, but looking at her, he is very excited.<br /> She is very much to his liking.<br /> Rex raises her chin and says confidently, “First time, huh. Haven’t made love before Lily.”<br /> Lily looks at him directly in the eyes and coolly says, “Is it hard to believe?”<br /> Such flirting made Lily even more irresistible.<br /> Rex looks at the woman&#039;s cunning smile and looks down her dress. Rex cannot believe how great this woman looks.<br /> The two of them touch fingertip, and a devious smile crosses both of their faces. Rex says, “No matter what happens, even if you start crying, I won’t let you go.”<br /> Lily raises her head and takes a big gulp for some courage. She says loudly, “We will see who is crying at the end.”<br /> Rex&#039;s long arm closes around Lily, and he pulls her closer. He presses the elevator button with his other arm. Before they get in the elevator, the manager comes over with a line of men. Seeing Rex, he immediately shouts respectfully, “Mr. Rex, this lady...”<br /> Rex stares at the men with a warning in his eyes and walks away.<br /> The manager dares not say anything. He listens to Rex’s words and goes back to his job.<br /> The elevator goes directly to the seventh floor of the club. The whole floor is full of VIP presidential suites. Rex has a set of his own private room. He opens the door and pushes the drunk woman in his arms onto the bed. He quickly turns the lights off in the corridor by using a door panel.<br /> The lights turned off, Rex presses Lily against the door, and he reaches for her clothes.<br /> Lily feels that her body is helpless as he effortless keeps her in place. Suddenly, a chill comes over her. She looks down and finds that her clothes are gone, and that she is only wearing her underwear..<br /> Rex pecks her neck passionately and leaves red marks up and down her neck.<br /> Lily’s skin is softer than Rex imagined, which surprised Rex.<br /> Rex quickly sees that Lily is too inexperienced to know what to do. He finds that he doesn&#039;t mind that, and he has enough time and patience to guide her.<br /> After many years and quite a few women, it has been a long time since Rex felt this kind of passion for a woman. Rex cannot wait anymore. But as he is about to go further, his hand is gripped by a small hand.<br /> Rex is a little stunned, and he looks into her eyes to see the small face resting on his chest.<br /> Lily has finally come to her senses. She realizes what is going on. She wants to get revenge on Tim, but this is not right. She is scared by what is going on, and she feels the need to back off.<br /> “Don&#039;t... I, I&#039;m not ready”<br /> Rex looks into her panic eyes, now accustomed to the darkness, and feels for this tiny woman. His body is ready to go though, telling him to do it now.<br /> Rex&#039;s voice is mute. It&#039;s too late.<br /> “Ah!”<br /> Sudden Lily lets out a cry of pain, and her body feels like it is being torn apart.<br /> Feeling that the awkwardness has passed, and feeling great satisfaction both emotionally and physically, Rex continues to drill her. It is beyond description.<br /> Lily cries, and gradually the pain is replaced by a strange, new feeling.<br /> “Don&#039;t , please let me go...”<br /> At this point it is impossible for to stop Rex.<br /> After a long time, the man finally reaches his climax. Lily’s eyes can&#039;t open, and Rex lays her on top of the bed.<br /> Just when she thinks it is over, the man turns her body over. Lily opens her eyes out of fear but cannot stop it.<br /> She struggles to escape, but her waist is held by Rex.<br /> “Please! I&#039;ll pay you twice as much. Let me go,” Lily begs with a moan.<br /> But Rex lovingly touches her hair and reassuringly says, “Just bear it for a while, and it will be over soon.”<br /> ***<br /> The next morning, Lily wakes up in a pain.<br /> Her body seems to have been run over by a heavy locomotive, and every joint is painful and swollen. She tries to move. Her body feels like it is burning inside. Last night&#039;s charming scene flashes in front of her eyes. Lily&#039;s face is pale suddenly. That man. How could he do that to me, even when I was fighting him.<br /> The suite is still filled with an indescribable smell. She gets out of bed wrapped in a quilt. The bathroom door suddenly opens. The man comes out with only a bath towel hanging on his waist. He is nearly 1.9 meters tall, with wide shoulders, narrow waist, an 8-pack, and healthy tanned skin.<br /> Lily screams and quickly looks away, “Why don&#039;t you wear clothes!”<br /> Rex listens to the woman&#039;s stammering voice, and then looks as she wraps herself up like a burrito. He smiles to himself and calmly says, “We&#039;ve done everything. What are you shy about?”<br /> Lily&#039;s face is red and she angrily says, “Can you stop talking about this in the daytime.”<br /> Then she says in a cold voice, “I&#039;ll pay you the money. You can go now.”<br /> Rex raises his eyebrows and walks towards the bed. Before he can say anything, Lily rolls over to the other side of the bed, and still wrapped in a quilt says, “Don’t you dare look at me like that. What did you think? I&#039;m married and have a husband. Take the money and leave. Don&#039;t tell anyone about last night!”<br /> The man&#039;s eyes narrow again. Married but still hasn’t had intercourse yet. That is strange.<br /> “It&#039;s not a good relationship, but I&#039;m really married.”<br /> Rex is taken aback by her words.<br /> Looking at the woman with those gloomy eyes, Rex knows that she is telling the truth.<br /> She is married.<br /> No matter how much Rex wants her, he will never be the type of man who breaks up other people&#039;s families. To be honest, if he had known that she was married last night, he wouldn’t have done anything..<br /> Rex suddenly feels sick. He quickly puts on his clothes, throws his bath towel on the ground, and looks at her in complete bafflement before he leaves. As he is walking out, he says, “You have taste good, but that maybe wasn’t the best decision.”<br /> He walks out of the room without hesitation<br /> Lily is stunned, and then she grits her teeth angrily. Her eyes turn red slowly. How could she be so stupid. She was just humiliated by a gigolo. Is it her fault that Tim cheated on her? It is because of her lack experience and knowledge about intercourse that Tim looked to another woman?<br /> Lily jumps in the bath and soaks in the tub for a while. After finishing, she goes to the front desk to check out, but the staff stares at her in surprise—<br /> “Miss, did you have any special service last night.”<br /> “No”<br /> Despite her being able to say it, her body definitely could back up it. Lily’s body ached all over.<br /> “I stayed in room 709.”<br /> When the man at the front desk hears 709, a confused look comes across his face. He says, “709 is one of our most valued customer&#039;s exclusive room, not open to outsiders. Are you sure you stayed there?”<br /> After finally checking out of the club, Lily could only think about how big of a mistake she had made.<br /> One good thing was she hadn’t spent any money. But she hadn’t slept with a one of the club boys, but with one of clients. But, she thought, who cares who he is, right?<br /> Lily couldn’t stop thinking about this strange new feeling she felt. She realized that she hadn’t even felt this way when Tim first cheated on her<br /> As she is thinking about it, the mobile phone in the bag suddenly rings. Sure enough, it is Tim.<br /> Lily closes her eyes gently, then quickly picks up.<br /> “You have some nerve calling me.”<br /> “Lily how dare you not come home. Where did you go last night?” Tim&#039;s grumpy voice rings in her ear.<br /> Lily smiles bitterly, “Why, are you and Jade finished now? Is it my turn?”<br /> “You will regret it. You will pay for what you did.” She adds.		ForFun-104		52	https://facebook.com/61552426861640	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011252	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031131		455		760190196261061	1	7.2622913970354E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	107631418945071		0	Soundscapes of Love			120209921970280294		play.google.com	Install now		NONE	video	Read with Your Ears➤➤		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios		1712477054	1.0763141894507E+14	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436468727_3607861382820526_6999077966245791943_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=M_bLbpfDl70Ab7Djtif&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAby5WKUnbRDY6GAwZfWDhkitXz9ZY-xjEeZT1pgvDBXg&oe=6618E15C	person_profile	0	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436354014_431960725861601_8035913273581157354_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-bUsOHEYfpEAb4LJMWZ&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBML437zetvr3lJ3pnHWQbyAMDizi7hmPftGTamcvz56w&oe=6618F1BC			0	3	&quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; <br /> &quot;I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break.<br /> ********<br /> As the alarm went off I rolled over to hit the snooze button then realized it was 3 AM. I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Soundscapes of Love		1	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I stand on legs that are just as shaky as he said they’d be. My throat hurts from moaning and I’m sore as all get-out. As I stand, my phone clatters to the floor.<br /> I reach down to pick it up—<br /> And freeze in horror.<br /> Ruslan’s name is lighting up my screen.<br /> And the call is active.<br /> For seven minutes and thirty-two seconds, I’ve been masturbating to the absolute filthiest fantasy I’ve ever had, starring Ruslan Oryolov.<br /> _________________<br /> EMMA<br /> &quot;Do I have your full attention, Ms. Carson?&quot;<br /> I gulp and refocus on my boss. Ruslan Oryolov is glowering—not because I&#039;ve done anything wrong, but just because that&#039;s how he always looks at me.<br /> Actually, that&#039;s how he always looks at everyone. I&#039;m pretty sure he&#039;s that unfortunate case you always hear moms telling their kids about: he made a sour face once upon a time and it just got stuck like that.<br /> To be fair, this time, he has good reason. He&#039;s actually caught me in the middle of a somewhat shockingly violent fantasy about stapling his beautiful lips together with the stapler on his desk and then yeeting him out of his gorgeous thirtieth-story office window.<br /> He&#039;d deserve it. And he only has himself to blame.<br /> Because I am all-caps EXHAUSTED from tending to his every whim today.<br /> I arrived at the office at the buttcrack of dawn this morning. I haven&#039;t had more than ten consecutive seconds to myself all day long. And only now, with the clock nearing 9:00 P.M., am I getting anywhere close to the end of this workday from inferno.<br /> Without an IV drip of quad espressos, I would be dust in the wind.<br /> But even with my caffeine addiction, I feel frazzled inside and out. In my head, I&#039;m cursing my past self for being dumb enough to buy these heels half a size too small just because they were on sale. The arches of my feet are ready to commit war crimes in order to be freed.<br /> Ruslan, on the other hand, looks as polished as ever. It&#039;s actually offensive how good he looks, despite working like a machine for every bit as long as I have today. His suit is impeccable, as is his dark five o&#039;clock shadow, and the intensity in his scorching amber eyes hasn&#039;t dimmed one solitary notch.<br /> &quot;Ms. Carson. I asked you a question.&quot;<br /> &quot;Uh, yes,&quot; I stammer. &quot;Yes, you have my attention.&quot; I glance down at my notepad. &quot;Litigation release needs to go to Mark Vanderberg in Legal first thing in the morning. New chairs have been requested for the boardroom on Floor Seventeen and I will check on delivery dates. I&#039;m moving your 2:00 P.M. to your 11:30, moving your 11:30 to your 7:15, moving your 7:15 to next Thursday, and I&#039;m telling next Thursday&#039;s meeting to—and I quote—&#039;go to die.&#039; Did I miss anything?&quot;<br /> Ruslan arches one unfairly gorgeous brow. Seriously—if I could transplant those bad boys onto my own face, I really might. They&#039;re dark and expressive and communicate half of his threats without a single word. &quot;I detect a tone.&quot;<br /> I keep my own face perfectly neutral. &quot;No, sir. No tone. You specifically requested &#039;no snark&#039; after the lunch salad debacle last month. I wouldn&#039;t forget.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hm.&quot;<br /> Like his eyebrow, one solitary, not-even-a-word syllable from the infamous Mr. Oryolov, CEO of Bane Corporation, is enough to make grown men dissolve into tears.<br /> I&#039;ve seen it with my own two eyes. Literally. When I first started here, one of the microchip suppliers that Bane uses for our flagship home security product came in for a meeting and tried to negotiate higher prices. At the end of the idiot&#039;s hardball pitch, Ruslan simply lofted an eyebrow and said, &quot;Hm.&quot; The man started shaking so badly they had to take him out of the conference room in a wheely chair like it was an ambulance gurney.<br /> He&#039;s not the only one. Lord knows Ruslan has brought me to the verge of tears and beyond plenty of times in the eighteen months I&#039;ve been working for him.<br /> Everyone warned me before I took the job that it wouldn&#039;t be easy. His last three personal assistants lasted six, four, and zero-point-five months, respectively, before running screaming for the hills. There&#039;s a rumor that one of them is still checked into in-patient therapy somewhere up in Vermont.<br /> Suffice it to say, everyone was right. Life under Ruslan Oryolov&#039;s scrutiny is not easy. It starts early and ends late. It&#039;s harsh. Fast-paced. He doesn&#039;t say &quot;please&quot; and he doesn&#039;t know the meaning of &quot;thank you.&quot;<br /> But I&#039;ve stuck around for one reason and one reason only: I have to.<br /> That&#039;s not quite the whole truth, actually. I stuck around for three reasons. And their names are Josh, Caroline, and Reagan.<br /> I glance down and look at the lock screen of my phone where it rests in my lap. Three smiling faces stare back at me. Five-year-old Reagan just lost her front tooth and the little goober has her tongue sticking out through the gap. Caroline is only six, but she&#039;s already practicing her &quot;smizing&quot; and chin-tucked selfie poses. She&#039;s going to break so many boys&#039; hearts as soon as I let her get an Instagram account. Josh, at eight, is the oldest—but you&#039;d think by looking at him that he&#039;s a decade older than that, even. It&#039;s something in his eyes. A hauntedness. A chill. A stony sense of responsibility that doesn&#039;t belong on a boy who&#039;s too young to grow armpit hair.<br /> Losing your mom will do that to you.<br /> I would know—sort of—because losing my sister has certainly done it to me.<br /> I do the math in my head quickly. It&#039;s March 9th right now and Sienna died in September three years ago. So that&#039;s three years, six months, and four days since I last hugged her or heard her laugh.<br /> Three years, six months, and four days since I went from Auntie to Momma in the blink of an eye.<br /> Three years, six months, and four days since my life changed forever.<br /> Ruslan stands and shoots his cuffs. It&#039;s effortless, just like everything else he does. You&#039;d be forgiven for thinking he&#039;s a model for GQ. He cracks his knuckles, then his neck, watching me the whole time.<br /> I sit in my chair and focus on my breathing.<br /> Eighteen months is long enough that I thought my infatuation would have worn off by now. I&#039;d have thought wrong, though. If anything, he&#039;s even more beautiful than he was the day I first walked in.<br /> I still remember how that went. I rounded the corner and stopped, dumbstruck and drooling like a lunatic. This man ran the biggest home security enterprise in the world? Were we sure he wasn&#039;t a Hollywood body double?<br /> For his part, Ruslan took one look in my direction before asking, &quot;Are you going to make my life easier or harder, Ms. Carson? If it&#039;s the latter, don&#039;t even bother setting your stuff down; just turn back while you still can.&quot;<br /> That pretty much set the tone for our working relationship.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m leaving,&quot; Ruslan announces back in the present moment. &quot;Make sure the folders are set out for the department head meeting in the morning.&quot; He rounds the desk and strides toward me. My heart quickens when he gets close enough for me to smell his cologne. Today&#039;s is woodsy. Smoky. Crisp.<br /> &quot;Yes, sir,&quot; I croak quietly.<br /> &quot;Oh,&quot; he adds, &quot;I also need my tuxedo brought to the penthouse on 48th. Tonight.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tonight?&quot; I balk. &quot;But I have to—&quot;<br /> He&#039;s already gone. Swishing out the door without bothering to look back. The only thing left behind is the trailing tendrils of his cologne.<br /> * * *<br /> An hour later, I am the walking dead. Every nerve ending in my feet is on fire. I trekked my booty across town to Ruslan&#039;s tailor, picked up his tuxedo, and trekked back to Midtown to his penthouse.<br /> When the elevators let me out directly into his foyer, I release a sigh. One final task on this Tuesday custom-designed by Satan.<br /> Not that tomorrow will be any different.<br /> My shoes clack as I walk down the marble flooring and emerge into the living room. It&#039;s floor-to-ceiling glass windows on three sides, so I can see the entire city wrapped around me, bejeweled and glistening in the night. The furniture and finishes are every bit as gorgeous as the man who owns this place—and every bit as brutal. It&#039;s all black matte and sharp edges. Grotesque modern contorted sculptures in the corners. Grotesque modern contorted paintings on the walls.<br /> I once looked up the price he paid for this place and almost threw up in my mouth. It had a few too many zeroes for my comfort level. The most sickening part of all is that he comes here once a month at most, usually with one of his many actress/influencer/model dates on his arm. It&#039;s pretty much just the world&#039;s most expensive f.uckpad.<br /> I drape the suit over the back of his black suede couch. It&#039;s weird being here, in Ruslan&#039;s personal space. It smells mostly like cleaning product, but I swear, every time I turn around, I catch just a whiff of that cologne again.<br /> It&#039;s making my head swim.<br /> I want so badly to curl up on the suede couch and sleep for the rest of my life. But I have to keep moving. People are counting on me. Three little ones in particular.<br /> So sleep is off the list. My next thought is how nice it would be to get some kind of petty vengeance against the bosshole from inferno for the wringer he&#039;s put me through today.<br /> My sister wouldn&#039;t have hesitated for a second.<br /> * * *<br /> &quot;Sienna, don&#039;t you dare pee on his car!&quot;<br /> But my sister was already clambering up on the hood in her way-too-short, way-too-pink nightclub dress, cackling like a madwoman. I was mortified. Her laugh was infamous across campus, so I had no doubt that someone was going to recognize it, open their dorm window, and look out in the East Campus parking lot to see the Carson sisters up to no good, as per usual.<br /> Correction: Sienna was the one who was always up to no good. I was the one who was always trying to rein her in. Not that it helped; Sienna did what she wanted.<br /> Always had. Always would.<br /> And when she saw my dirty, rotten, cheating ex&#039;s car gleaming in the primo parking spot, it sparked an idea that she absolutely refused to ignore.<br /> Which is how I ended up holding her hand for balance as she squatted on Tommy&#039;s Range Rover and let loose.<br /> I can&#039;t say he didn&#039;t deserve it; this just wouldn&#039;t have been my preferred method of vengeance. &quot;Screw that,&quot; Sienna said when I told her that living well was the best form of revenge. &quot;Don&#039;t get even; get ahead. That&#039;s my motto.&quot;<br /> When she had relieved herself of a long night&#039;s worth of cranberry vodkas, I helped her back down to the asphalt. &quot;You&#039;re insane,&quot; I informed her. &quot;Absolutely clinical.&quot;<br /> &quot;And yet you love me. What does that say about you?&quot;<br /> &quot;Nothing good,&quot; I muttered.<br /> &quot;Shut up. Say it. Say you love me.&quot; She made kissy faces at me and, when I refused, she tickled me in the spot under my ribs that I&#039;d hated since we were little.<br /> &quot;Fine! Fine! I love you!&quot; I shrieked.<br /> Only then did she relent.<br /> &quot;Good. I love you, too, Em. You&#039;re the stars to my moon. Never forget that.&quot;<br /> Then, just for good measure, she mooned me. We laughed—her laugh and mine, two sides of the same coin, filtering up and out into the night beyond.<br /> I never imagined a life without her. I never thought I&#039;d have to.<br /> * * *<br /> I&#039;m not Sienna; I&#039;m not going to pee on Ruslan&#039;s fifty-thousand dollar couch. And, as of three years, six months, and four days ago, she&#039;s not here to do it for me.<br /> With a sigh, I turn and slump out.<br /> It&#039;s a long subway ride from gleaming Midtown to my dirty, cramped apartment building in H.ell&#039;s Kitchen. When I get there, it&#039;s a long walk up the four flights of stairs because, of course, the elevator is broken yet again. I&#039;m almost literally sexually aroused at the prospect of a REM cycle—but when I open the door, I realize with a molar-grinding horror that sleep is a long way away.<br /> My apartment is an absolute disaster.<br /> spirits bottles are scattered everywhere. The kids&#039; clothes are mildewing in the wash. The kitchen sink is stacked high with dirty plates.<br /> I don&#039;t have to look far to find the culprit. Ben, my sister&#039;s widower, is passed out in the corner armchair. A half-finished smoking dangles from between his fingertips and the other hand is clutching the dregs of a lukewarm Bud Light. I march over and pluck both from him, stubbing the smoking out in the ashtray and hurling the spirits into the recycling bin. He startles for a second before sinking right back into an open-mouthed snore.<br /> Ben. The bane of my existence, no pun intended. There&#039;s a reason he&#039;s not on the lock screen of my phone. A reason I try not to think about him whenever I can help it.<br /> He took Sienna&#039;s death hard. That&#039;s no surprise; we all did. When someone is that bright of a personality, it&#039;s hard not to feel like you&#039;re living in the shadows once they&#039;re gone.<br /> But the kids and I have soldiered on, no matter how much it hurts.<br /> Ben, on the other hand, is wallowing in the mud. He was fired from his job, so now, all he does is drink and smoke and mutter to himself around the clock—which he does here, since he couldn&#039;t afford the mortgage on their house with no income. When he deigns to parent his own children, he does it like a fairytale ogre, all spit-flecked bellowing and flying off the handle at the least little thing. He made Reagan cry the other day because her scrunchie snapped while he was trying to do a ponytail for her. As if that was her fault.<br /> I keep telling myself to have grace. He&#039;s going through a dark time. He&#039;ll come out of it.<br /> At least, I hope he will. Truth is, I was never a huge fan of his in the first place. I found ways to tolerate him for Sienna&#039;s sake, because there&#039;s nothing I wouldn&#039;t have done for my sister.<br /> Without her, though... it&#039;s harder.<br /> I shake my head. It&#039;s not good to let myself dwell on these ruts. Nothing good will come of wondering why this is the hand I&#039;ve been dealt. I just have to do the work. Silently and unthanked, sure. But the world isn&#039;t built to be kind to people like me.<br /> So I drop my purse, roll up my sleeves, and do what I can to make it kind to people like Josh, Caroline, and Reagan.<br /> spirits bottles go in the trash. Clothes go in the dryer. Dishes get scrubbed and toweled and put back in the cabinets, and little by little, the mess dwindles. In the corner, the clock hand ticks past 1:00 AM. I need to be back at Bane by quarter to six. With crosstown traffic, that means I&#039;m looking at three hours of sleep max before I have to be up and running again.<br /> By the time I finish, 1:00 AM has become 2:30. I zombie-walk my way down the hall. My room beckons, but before I can succumb to sleep, I have to check on the littles.<br /> The girls&#039; room is the first one on the right. I open the door and peek in.<br /> Caroline is asleep on the top bunk. Her hand is dangling down, so I tiptoe across the thrifted pink shag rug and tuck it back up on the mattress so the monsters won&#039;t get it. I pause and listen, but her breathing is practically imperceptible when she&#039;s K.O.&#039;d. The first night I had her under my roof, I was terrified that she&#039;d died in my care.<br /> When I&#039;m satisfied she&#039;s comfortable, I crouch down to peer at Reagan. Her hair has fallen over her eyes. I smooth it away. Unlike Caroline, she&#039;s a snorer. She&#039;s got a real honk-shoo-honk-shoo-mimimi pattern to her sleep breathing, like one of Snow White&#039;s dwarves. My little angel. Those cherry apple cheeks are so pinchable. Just like Sienna&#039;s.<br /> I wonder if Rae even remembers her mom. She was so young when we lost her.<br /> I retreat back out into the hall and pull the door shut silently behind me. Then I step down and slowly push open Josh&#039;s.<br /> I frown. His bed is empty, the sheets smoothed over and tucked in neatly at the edges. He does that himself every morning without fail, though no one has ever actually asked him to, as far as I&#039;m aware. But if he&#039;s not in bed, where is...?<br /> Ah. I glance over to see him with his face pressed against the desk. He&#039;s out cold, his hands still fiddling with something in his lap. I&#039;m confused about what it is until I walk over and pull the bundle out from under him.<br /> When I do, my heart breaks.<br /> It&#039;s his basketball shoes. They were in rough shape when we got them from the thrift store, but now, they&#039;re straight-up ruined. There are gaping holes on either sole, with wads of paper towels and duct tape fashioned into some kind of stopgap. He must&#039;ve been trying to fix the damage when he fell asleep.<br /> A tear leaks down my cheek. Since he came to me, he&#039;s never done one single, solitary thing for himself. Everything he does is for his sisters. He makes Reagan eat her vegetables and he helps Caroline paint her nails. He does his chores and theirs. He checks their homework. He&#039;s eight years old and he&#039;s the last thing holding this broken family together.<br /> So when he shyly admitted to me that he wanted to play basketball this year, I wanted so badly to make that happen for him.<br /> But the money just couldn&#039;t work.<br /> Ruslan pays me well, but New York City is expensive and New York City with three growing children (plus one adult-sized baby drinking all the spirits) is even more expensive than that. Money just seems to disappear, leaking out through a million different holes. Clothes for school, utilities, rent, and this and that and the other.<br /> Here one second. Gone the next.<br /> Josh knows that. I don&#039;t even have to ask to guess that&#039;s why he was trying to fix his shoes himself instead of asking me to buy him a new pair.<br /> I sink to the floor with my back against the wall and burst into tears. I do it silently because I don&#039;t want to wake him, but the sobs come from somewhere deep, deep down.<br /> I hate how ashamed I am of these tears. Why should I be? If anyone has a reason to cry, it&#039;s me. My boss is an arrogant prick and my sister is dead and her husband is more of a burden than a help and I have three innocent kids I&#039;m doing my best to raise right but I can&#039;t seem to catch a break and I need sleep and food and more coffee and a vacation and a fresh start and—the list just goes on. One reason for each of my thousand tears.<br /> It&#039;s only when they start to dry up that I force myself to think optimistically. What would Sienna say? I wonder.She can&#039;t answer, of course, but I have some guesses.<br /> Things will get better. They have to.<br /> They sure ccan&#039;t get any worse.<br /> EMMA<br /> &quot;Auntie Em! Auntie Em, wake up.&quot;<br /> I come to with a start. The sun is slanting in through the blinds and I have absolutely no freaking idea what planet I&#039;m on. I feel a sharp line of pain on my cheek. It takes me a long moment to realize that it&#039;s because I have a shoelace plastered to my skin. I peel it off with a wince and look up to see Josh standing over me.<br /> &quot;Auntie Em, it&#039;s 7:45. We&#039;re late for school.&quot;<br /> I leap to my feet—and promptly fall right back, because my legs are completely numb from sleeping in such a weird fetal position, curled up at the foot of Josh&#039;s desk like a dead cockroach.<br /> The next fifteen minutes are a blur. I get the girls up and dressed in the least coordinated outfits in the history of parenting. I hurl random food into their lunchboxes with no regard for nutritional value. And then we&#039;re all sprinting out the door.<br /> Ben, needless to say, doesn&#039;t so much as lift a finger to help.<br /> I get the evil eye from the receptionist at the kids&#039; school when I drop them off well into first period, but she can shove her judgment up her hip. I just pop a peck on each of their foreheads and then turn to haul to Bane.<br /> I get another evil eye from the lobby receptionist there, too, but I don&#039;t quite realize why until I&#039;m in the elevator up to the thirtieth floor and I catch sight of my reflection in the polished bronze.<br /> I look like an absolute bad show. My hair is a rat&#039;s nest on my head and my blouse is on backwards. The fashionable one-shoulder cutout is framing my frayed bra strap instead of a tasteful slice of arm.<br /> Wet street dogs are more put-together than I am.<br /> It&#039;s way too late to go back now, though. I can already imagine Ruslan&#039;s eyebrow. It&#039;s probably halfway up his scalp by now. His voice is going to be absolutely frigid when he hears me come stumbling in. Something like:<br /> &quot;You have got to be kidding me.&quot;<br /> Wait. That wasn&#039;t my imagination. That was actually his voice.<br /> I open my eyes and turn around to realize that the elevator doors have opened—and who should be standing there but my beloved, benevolent boss?<br /> Sure enough, his eyebrow is locked and loaded and that cruelly sharp jaw of his clenched so tight that I wonder idly if he has a good dentist on speed dial.<br /> I open my mouth to defend myself, but what is there even to say? &quot;I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I blurt. &quot;I fell asleep after—It was a long night and—I&#039;m sorry. I&#039;m so, so sorry.&quot;<br /> He doesn&#039;t so much as blink. &quot;I expect you to dress appropriately for your job, Ms. Carson,&quot; he growls. &quot;Not do the walk of shame through my building.&quot;<br /> I frown. &quot;The walk of—? Hold on. No, that&#039;s not what this is. I didn&#039;t—&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re wearing yesterday&#039;s skirt and flaunting your undergarments like you think you can seduce your way out of being—&quot; He checks his watch. &quot;—two and a half hours late. I&#039;m not sure if you think I&#039;m stupid or easy. I&#039;m also not sure which of those two would offend me more.&quot;<br /> One word snags my attention. &quot;Seduce?&quot; I parrot stupidly.<br /> Out of nowhere, thoughts of what it would look like to seduce Ruslan Oryolov come prancing through my head.<br /> Wrapping his tie around my fist and bringing that smirking snarl down to my lips for a taste.<br /> Lying back on his desk, pencil skirt hiked above my hips, while he shoves my panties to the side and devours me like his last meal.<br /> On my knees on his office carpet as he stands over me and—<br /> &quot;Ms. Carson, I&#039;m not interested in your explanations. Go do your job. Before I find someone else to do it for you.&quot;<br /> With that, he brushes past me and gets on the elevator. I turn and look dumbly at him as the doors close on his face. The last thing I see is the arrogant slant of his mouth.<br /> Then that, too, disappears.<br /> My cheeks are burning red for the rest of the day. Luckily, I have an extra cardigan at my desk, so I&#039;m able to cover up the worst of my wardrobe malfunction.<br /> But my phone keeps pinging all day long with messages from Ruslan. Do this. Send that. Fax this. Email that. He&#039;s as unbearable as ever. Everything from the expiration date on his coffee creamer to the status of the conference room chairs he&#039;s so anal about merits yet another scathing comment from him. And after yesterday&#039;s nightmare, I&#039;m running on fumes.<br /> My only saving grace is that he has a gala tonight, so he&#039;s scheduled to leave the office at 5:00 P.M. sharp. I&#039;m counting down the last ten seconds until the clock strikes five like I&#039;m a Times Square partier on New Year&#039;s Eve.<br /> &quot;Seven... Six... Five... Four... Three... Two... One...&quot;<br /> Ping. Another text. I moan and look down to see the devil&#039;s name pop up on my phone.<br /> RUSLAN: My office. Now.<br /> Goddammit. I was so close.<br /> Sighing, I get up and slink inside.<br /> &quot;Shut the door,&quot; he orders. It&#039;s dark in here. The curtains are sealed tight and the temperature is Arctic. He&#039;s a mass of shadows behind his desk, huge and fragrant. The only thing I can see is the sharp light of his amber eyes.<br /> &quot;Sit.&quot; A shadowy hand points at the chair across from his desk.<br /> I perch at the edge of the seat in question. My nerves are buzzing and frayed. I&#039;m so, so tired. But I can&#039;t show him that. Matter of fact, I refuse to show him that.<br /> I won&#039;t give the smug prick the satisfaction of thinking he&#039;s outlasted me.<br /> &quot;I asked you yesterday if I had your full attention,&quot; he begins. &quot;I&#039;m not so sure I do. So let me say this: if your priorities lie anywhere other than this company, then I will find a new assistant. I&#039;m not a nice man, Ms. Carson. So believe me when I tell you that this is not the kind of place where you get three strikes before something bad happens. You mess up once—you&#039;re gone. Am I making myself clear?&quot;<br /> I swallow. &quot;Yes, sir.&quot;<br /> He nods. &quot;Good. Be here on time tomorrow. Dress like you intend to keep your job. Now, if you&#039;ll excuse me... there&#039;s the door.&quot;<br /> He looks down at his phone and poof, it&#039;s like I don&#039;t exist anymore.<br /> But I. Am. Pissed.<br /> He doesn&#039;t know what I&#039;m going through. He doesn&#039;t know Ben is snoring and farting in my living room, or that three little kids are waiting on me to pick them up from after-school care. He doesn&#039;t know that I buried my sister or that I&#039;m barely keeping my head above water. He doesn&#039;t know anything.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blurt it before I can think better of it. &quot;No. No. I&#039;m not some little worm under your shoe, Mr. Oryolov. I&#039;m a—I mean. I&#039;m a person! I have a life and hobbies and people who depend on me. I&#039;m real! So I&#039;d appreciate it very much if you&#039;d pull your smug head out of your smug prick and treat me with some respect for once.&quot;<br /> Ruslan blinks.<br /> Blinks.<br /> Blinks.<br /> &quot;Is there something else, Ms. Carson?&quot;<br /> That&#039;s when I realize that my whole little tirade took place entirely in my head. It wasn&#039;t real. All imagined. Just a pleasant little detour to a fantasy land where I give him my two cents and then some.<br /> I swallow past the nasty taste in my throat and stand. &quot;No, sir,&quot; I say quietly. &quot;Nothing at all.&quot;		MeNo003		29	https://facebook.com/61554215147080	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> —<br /> Megan<br /> The best thing Jason ever did was cheat on me.<br /> Not that I&#039;m grateful to my skunk of an ex-fiancé at the moment. I&#039;m crawling down the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, heading into my hometown. There&#039;s a big game this weekend and the Leopards are the team to beat in the NFL, so everybody and his brother has come to see them take on the Stallions.<br /> Reaching my exit at last, I take the off-ramp to Central Avenue. It&#039;s as crowded as the freeway, crammed with cars trying to get home or to a hotel before the dark clouds overhead unleash their fury. I inch along, wishing the traffic would vanish so I could pistol the puny engine on my compact car and vent some of my emotions.<br /> Every time the scene from this morning intrudes on my mind, anger and pain flare up anew. I&#039;m sick of driving, sick of grieving, of wasting my tears on a man who doesn&#039;t deserve them. If I hadn&#039;t come home early and found Jason balls-deep in another woman, I&#039;d still be planning our wedding.<br /> I need a drink and a hot bath and some mindless entertainment. I need to be numb.<br /> My cell phone rings. I glance down and see that it&#039;s Jason. It&#039;s all I can do not to pick up the phone and hurl it straight through the windshield.<br /> It&#039;s only an instant that my eyes are off the road, but when I look up there&#039;s a truck stopped right in front of me. With no time to brake, I wrench the steering wheel, jerking my car sideways into the next lane — just as a bright blue sports car whips into the same spot from the other side.<br /> Its front bumper hits the passenger side of my car with a sickening crunch, bouncing my head off the window next to me, then snapping me back the other way. The impact spins my car around. I end up facing the wrong way, the oncoming traffic dividing frantically around me like water going past the prow of a ship.<br /> I&#039;m too stunned to move; for long moments, I just sit there staring. I&#039;m finally numb, but not the way I wanted.<br /> Maybe I messed up in another life, and today is some kind of karmic revenge. My lower lip trembles, and I bite down on it. Self-pity sucks, and no matter what, I will not start crying again.<br /> A tap on my side window makes me jump. I turn my head to see a man peering in at me. Dark hair, dark eyes, shoulders as broad as a house. Why does he seem so familiar?<br /> When I don&#039;t respond, he opens my door. &quot;Are you all right?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes. I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I say, straightening in my seat. &quot;Was that your car?&quot; &quot;Yeah, but don&#039;t worry about that.&quot; I hear a snort behind him, but I can&#039;t see who it is because the huge man in front of me is blocking my view.<br /> Undoing my seat belt, I turn to get out of the car. The man takes my hand to help me up. Electric heat surges up my arm and through my body, flooding me with sensation. A detached corner of my mind notices my entirely inappropriate response, and wonders if it&#039;s because I&#039;m in shock.<br /> He backs away to give me room. Now I can see the other man, standing by the flashy blue car with his arms folded. Same hair, same eyes, same massive build.<br /> At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> Granted, they are the hottest men I&#039;ve ever laid eyes on. But still. &quot;Don&#039;t worry about the car,&quot; the one nearest me says again. &quot;I&#039;m Cody, by the way.&quot; He&#039;d let go of me when I stood up, and now he&#039;s holding out his hand again to shake.<br /> It&#039;s an enormous hand — it engulfs mine, and I am not a petite woman. But I only have an instant to process that, because at the contact with his rough, warm skin, heat flows through me once more. This time, my papilla go hard.<br /> I tell myself it&#039;s the stress. That&#039;s why I&#039;m getting more turned on than I ever did from Jason&#039;s touch, right here in the middle of the street, with honking cars all around us. I want to believe it, but I know it&#039;s not true.<br /> The other thing I know is that I need to stop feeling this way. Now. I pull my hand free and look at his brother. &quot;So you must be Brock. My dad&#039;s told me about you both.&quot;<br /> A slow smile quirks one side of his mouth. He&#039;s devastatingly handsome, just like his twin — and he knows it. &quot;Your dad&#039;s a fan?&quot;<br /> &quot;You could say that,&quot; I tell him. &quot;He&#039;s your coach.&quot;<br /> The guys exchange a quick glance, eyebrows raised. Traffic is still going by us, but very slowly because people keep stopping to take photos of the twins through their car windows, even though night has fallen.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re Coach Turner&#039;s daughter?&quot; Brock says. NFL teams have a lot of different coaches, so it&#039;s a valid question. But there&#039;s only one head coach, and that&#039;s my dad.<br /> &quot;Yeah, I&#039;m Megan. I&#039;d say it&#039;s nice to meet you, but I&#039;d really prefer we hadn&#039;t met this way.&quot;<br /> Cody grins at that, but Brock&#039;s frowning, his mind on something else. &quot;Don&#039;t you live in Omaha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I did,&quot; I say. And I am so not having that conversation with either of these guys. &quot;We should call the police and our insurance and all that.&quot;<br /> Their sports car has a crumpled fender but is mostly intact. When I go around to the passenger side of my car, though, I see that it took the brunt of things.<br /> &quot;Yeah, it&#039;s totaled,&quot; Cody says from behind me. He sounds far too cheerful about it, and I suppress a twinge of irritation. Even as a rookie, he&#039;s earning a good salary, so buying a new car is no big deal to him.<br /> But I have no job at the moment, and I&#039;m not asking my father for money. He&#039;s already letting me stay at his place until I can sort things out. Letting him pay for stuff on top of that is way more than I&#039;m comfortable with. Maybe I can find some kind of telecommuting work until I can get another car.<br /> I go back around to the driver&#039;s side, taking out my phone and my insurance card. Brock&#039;s already on his phone. &quot;Cops are on the way to take an accident report,&quot; he says when he hangs up, &quot;and I&#039;ve got tow trucks and a cab coming too.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tow trucks, plural?&quot; I say.<br /> He shrugs. &quot;They both need it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, thank you.&quot; But he only called one cab. Does that mean ...<br /> &quot;Are you heading to your dad&#039;s house?&quot; he says, as if hearing my unspoken question. At my nod, he continues, &quot;We&#039;ll drop you off. It&#039;s on the way to our place anyway.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks,&quot; I say again. &quot;That&#039;s really very kind.&quot;<br /> &quot;No big deal.&quot; He and Cody exchange another swift glance, and this time I sense the undercurrent flowing between them. Whatever they&#039;re thinking, it sends a ripple of awareness down my spine.<br /> The brothers are standing together now, and I can&#039;t help but admire the view. Chiseled jaws, skin in matching shades of sun-tanned bronze, strong noses, sensual mouths. They were impressive when I watched them play on TV, but in person their charisma is overwhelming.<br /> My gaze wanders down to the arms like tree trunks, then the tight, narrow waists. They&#039;re both wearing gym shorts and t-shirts, the fabric straining against their biceps and thighs. I bet their abs are amazing too. They could be world-class models instead of football players.<br /> Two sets of big, dark brown eyes pin me in place, and suddenly I can&#039;t breathe. The moment lengthens until I force myself to look away. My heart is beating way too fast.<br /> Maybe getting in a taxi with the twins is not such a good idea. But the wind is rising, the clouds darker and more threatening. We need to get indoors before the skies open up.<br /> By the time the police and the tow trucks have come and gone, the taxi has arrived, and the air has a bite that makes me shiver. I have my suitcase and purse, but have to cross my fingers that the rest of the stuff in my car will be safe at the repair shop until I can pick it up. Cody puts the suitcase in the cab&#039;s trunk, then opens the back door and slides in. Brock gestures for me to go next.<br /> I don&#039;t want to make a big deal out of riding up front with the driver after the guys have been so nice to me, so I get in and scoot over to make room. The brothers dwarf me, and when Brock slides in, I&#039;m squeezed between them like I&#039;m the filling in a twin sandwich.<br /> The driver pulls into the crush of traffic. Pressed between the brothers, I&#039;m instantly warm. My whole body starts to tingle, and it&#039;s not just from the heat coming off them. I know this because the sensations are strongest right between my legs.<br /> I&#039;ve never reacted to a man like this before, let alone two of them at once. Maybe all my emotions about Jason are being diverted into lust. Which means it&#039;s a really bad idea for me to let this continue.<br /> If they realize how turned on I am, they&#039;ll think I&#039;m a freak or a groupie. I don&#039;t want to give them any ideas, since I&#039;ll doubtless be around them again — I won&#039;t miss a game. In my best nice/polite/helpful voice, I say, &quot;I should sit in front.&quot;<br /> &quot;Nah,&quot; Brock drawls, and the next thing I know he picks me up as if I weigh nothing at all and settles me sideways on his lap, my hip nestled in his crotch. I suck in a breath as electricity jolts through my body.<br /> Excuse me,&quot; I say, still struggling for politeness. &quot;I can&#039;t sit in your lap.&quot; I try to ignore the sensations spiraling from my core out through my body and back again.<br /> &quot;You are sitting in my lap,&quot; he points out, like it&#039;s no big deal. One of his hands, so big and strong and warm, is curled around my waist, burning through my clothing. The other goes to my head, pressing gently down to tuck me against his neck, then stays tangled in my hair.<br /> He smells like sunshine and clean male sweat. It&#039;s intoxicating. My voice comes out all soft and breathy when I say, &quot;I mean it&#039;s not appropriate. Please let me go.&quot;<br /> &quot;Relax, sugar,&quot; he says in that same lazy tone. &quot;We&#039;re not gonna hurt you.&quot;<br /> The we is not exactly comforting.<br /> Brock&#039;s mouth brushes the skin on the side of my neck, making me jolt. Since I can&#039;t take them up on their offer, I don&#039;t need any more torment. I try to pull away again, but he just tucks me back against his side.<br /> &quot;Easy, Megalicious,&quot; he says in that rumble of his. &quot;You&#039;re too tense. We need to help you relax.&quot;<br /> &quot;You did not just call me — that.&quot; I can&#039;t even make myself repeat his ridiculous nickname. Who does he think he is? Besides the guy who&#039;s making my brain melt, I mean, along with the rest of my body.<br /> Cody chuckles. &quot;How about megagorgeous?&quot; He shifts closer, running a finger up and down my arm. <br /> My system is overloading again, and I can&#039;t help squirming some more on Brock&#039;s lap. &quot;Yeah, babe,&quot; he says. &quot;Let Daddy Brock make you feel better.&quot;<br /> &quot;Daddy Brock?&quot; I sputter and then snort with laughter. &quot;You guys are no older than I am. I might even be older than you.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not the years, baby,&quot; he says, his lips grazing the sensitive shell of my outer ear. &quot;It&#039;s the mileage.&quot;<br /> Even as I roll my eyes at him quoting movie lines at me, he turns me so I&#039;m facing forward in the taxi. One arm wraps around my midriff, and his free hand teases the skin just above the waistband of my shorts.<br /> His touch sends sparks shooting right down to my private part. I must have hit my head during the collision harder than I thought. Anger, grief, stress, hormones — can&#039;t forget the raging hormones — have apparently shredded every bit of common sense I possess. Because I don&#039;t say anything.<br /> All I have to do is open my mouth and tell them, &quot;No.&quot; Or &quot;Stop that.&quot; And they&#039;d back off, both of them. I know it in my bones. Impossible as it sounds, I feel safe with these two men who are taking such liberties with my body.<br /> I&#039;m letting it happen because I want it to. Because I want them. Because right now, with the rain wrapping the taxi in sheets of water, hiding us in our own little world, all I care about is how they&#039;re making me feel.<br /> And how they&#039;re making me feel is like a beautiful and desirable woman. Someone worth wanting. Someone Jason was a fool to let go.<br /> Who are you kidding? whispers the self-doubt that&#039;s been tormenting me all day, ever since I walked in on Jason and his mistress. You&#039;re nothing to them.<br /> I almost listen, almost give in to the crushing weight of my insecurity. But then my phone rings. Cody pulls it out of my purse. &quot;Jason,&quot; he says, reading the screen. &quot;Who&#039;s that?&quot;<br /> My anger blazes again. &quot;No one,&quot; I snap. I grab the phone, hit the Reject Call button, and toss it back in my purse. Jason, and not in a good way. He got his and now I&#039;m getting mine.<br /> I relax against Brock, consciously letting go of my resistance. &quot;That&#039;s my girl,&quot; he whispers. His hand slips inside my shorts, then under the elastic of my panties, his fingertips teasing the curls above my cherry.<br /> Now that I&#039;ve decided not to fight it, I&#039;m impatient for more. &quot;Touch me,&quot; I whisper back. &quot;Do it.&quot;<br /> <br /> There&#039;s a car I don&#039;t recognize parked in my dad&#039;s driveway, a white SUV next to his black one. The guys exchange a glance, but don&#039;t say anything. We all get out, and Cody retrieves my suitcase while Brock says to the driver, &quot;Wait here — we&#039;ll be back in a few minutes.&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s okay,&quot; I say. &quot;You don&#039;t have to come in with me.&quot; My dad may not have x-ray vision, but I can&#039;t shake the feeling that as soon as he sees us together, he&#039;ll somehow know what just happened.<br /> &quot;Just need to ask him a question,&quot; Brock says, but there&#039;s a twinkle in his eye that fills me with trepidation. He and Cody follow me up the sidewalk, close behind me as if they&#039;re afraid I&#039;ll slip inside and lock the door on them. They might be right.<br /> My body hasn&#039;t stopped humming from those amazing orgasms, and I mentally cross my fingers that my face is blank enough to protect me. Since Dad&#039;s expecting me, I open the front door without knocking, the twins still right behind me.<br /> The entryway opens into the living room, with a hallway branching off to the left that goes to the bedrooms, and a doorway on the right that leads to the kitchen. Since the living room is empty, I turn into the kitchen — and stop so fast the brothers bump into me.<br /> My dad&#039;s there, and so is a woman I&#039;ve never seen before. Their arms are around each other; his hands are on her hip. And they&#039;re pecking like there&#039;s no tomorrow.<br /> I haven&#039;t been this shocked since the day I was ten and came home to find my father crying in the living room. Even catching Jason this morning was less of a stunner. My voice is stuck in my throat. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d say anyway.<br /> Brock comes to my rescue by clearing his throat loudly, breaking up the makeout session. My dad&#039;s head whips around. &quot;Megan!&quot; he says. He looks confused — understandable, with the Beast Brothers at my back — but also a bit guilty.<br /> &quot;Hi, Dad.&quot; I find I can speak now that the silence has been broken. &quot;I did tell you I was almost here.&quot; His guilty look increases, and a small part of me is glad because it helps me conceal my own feelings of self-reproach. He comes over to give me a hug, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close. When I called this morning to say I was on my way, he didn&#039;t ask any questions; something in my voice must have warned him it wasn&#039;t the time. All he said was, &quot;I&#039;ll be here.&quot;<br /> His unwavering support steadies me, even as the contrast to Jason&#039;s betrayal is like a shard of glass in my heart. I squeeze him tighter, overflowing with love and gratitude, but his next words shatter the mood.<br /> &quot;Vivian stopped by after we spoke,&quot; he says. &quot;Vivian, I&#039;d like you to meet my daughter Megan.&quot;<br /> The woman comes forward, hands outstretched. &quot;It&#039;s wonderful to meet you, dear. Your father&#039;s told me so much about you.&quot;<br /> My first thought is that she looks nothing like my mother. I still have memories of my mom, and lots of old photographs. Not to mention mirrors. I have my mother&#039;s auburn curls and curvy build, whereas Vivian is blonde and slender. I&#039;m relieved that there&#039;s no resemblance; I&#039;m not sure what I would do if my dad started dating a lookalike.<br /> Her expression, though, puts my back up. Maybe it&#039;s my imagination working overtime, but the little smile playing around her lips reminds me of Jason&#039;s mistress. He threw her out this morning when I caught them together, but she smirked at me while she strutted out of the house, as if she&#039;d won some kind of victory.<br /> I want to smack Vivian&#039;s smile right off her face — which is crazy and wrong. My dad isn&#039;t cheating; he&#039;s entitled to be happy.<br /> I should be happy that he&#039;s met someone after so many years alone. But I&#039;m not. Shoving aside thoughts of what that says about me, I force a smile and say, &quot;It&#039;s nice to meet you.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s when everything goes from awkward to totally insane.<br /> Because Vivian looks at the twins and says, &quot;Hello, boys. What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> And Cody and Brock say, &quot;Hey, Mom.&quot;		Lov002		47	https://facebook.com/100092720766465	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011395	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526153	1726031132		455		1379845072727358	1	1.6648205006743E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207550854790721		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI0MDQwNzEzNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468729	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435724793_407064831935795_145042212500623883_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=hmQuq50s1vkAb7UgrWn&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAOGnzLBeGQ6dQv-tmM-yUoSqgP_lPFFcm-fjUOnf-Epw&oe=6618E236	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435666262_454488603670310_1361052931460685224_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=shRlTnQZdxsAb5Iie-n&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCF3voJzaKBkzLy-UiEDWiHrkcqsfH7ZyweiN7Wrxmscg&oe=6618E7A0			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Frankly, I normally see these numbers in women ten or fifteen years your senior.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I murmur, not believing my ears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years. I’m only 30, I should have plenty of eggs left.<br /> <br /> “In terms of fertility, you have very little time left.” She continues. “If you want to conceive, you need to do so before your next cycle begins.”<br /> <br /> “My next cycle?” I repeat, my mouth hanging open in shock. I love kids more than anything, and though it might not be everyone’s ambition, I want nothing more than to be a mother.<br /> <br /> I have to get home and tell my boyfriend this news, and there’s not a moment to waste.<br /> <br /> I make it home in record time, bursting through the door and opening my mouth to call for Mike, but stopping dead in my tracks. As soon as I walk inside I see a pair of high heels and a handbag by the door – neither of which belong to me.<br /> <br /> I cock my ears towards the bedroom, and my stomach churns when I hear the unmistakable sound of moaning, accompanied by a steady thump thump thump, as the bed collides with the wall. Worse even than realizing that Mike is clearly in there with another woman, is realizing who he’s with. I know that handbag, and I know those shoes – they belong to my best friend, Kate. <br /> <br /> “Fuck, Ella is so stupid.” Mike laughs, “can you believe she actually expects me to have a baby with her?”<br /> <br /> Kate snorts, “she’s delusional. I don’t know how you put up with her for so long in the first place.”<br /> <br /> “If she wasn’t so beautiful I never would have given her the time of day.” Mike scoffs. “Thankfully daily doses of plan B kept her from ever conceiving.”<br /> <br /> “The morning after pill?” Kate asks, “how did you manage to give it to her without her realizing?”<br /> <br /> “I put it in her morning coffee.” Mike chortles, sounding far too proud of himself. <br /> <br /> My vision goes completely red as everything finally falls into place. Suddenly it’s clear why I’ve never been able to get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex multiple times a week for years. It’s even clear how I could have the eggs of a 45-year-old, if my despicable partner has been secretly feeding me emergency contraceptives every day – there’s no telling what other damage that might have done to my reproductive system. <br /> <br /> Before I can think better of it, I pull the smoke alarm on the wall, wanting to frighten and punish the pair in the bedroom so fiercely that I fear I might attack them when they emerge. Water immediately sprays down from the sprinkler system mounted to the ceiling as a shrill siren fills the air, and I hear Mike and Kate cry out in surprise. <br /> <br /> A few moments later they come rushing out of the bedroom, stopping in their tracks when they see me looming in the doorway. Mike’s eyes go comically wide, “What are you doing home so early?” The snake has the nerve to sound affronted that I surprised him, when he’s the one who’s been sneaking around behind my back for God knows how long. He seems to realize how suspicious it looks that he and Kate are standing there in their underwear and quickly adds, “Kate came to see me so we could plan a surprise for your birthday, but then we spilled coffee all over our clothes so we had to change.”<br /> <br /> Fire blazes in my veins, he must truly believe I’m an idiot if he expects me to buy such a feeble excuse. <br /> <br /> It’s a testament to their horrifically low opinion of me that they buy my act, and I vow to get my revenge one way or another. I can’t believe I wasted so many years – my best years – on this scumbag. And now he may have cost me my future too. As soon as the thought enters my head, I know I can’t afford to waste another moment on Mike, I have more important things to take care of. <br /> <br /> I make my excuses and rush across town for the second time that afternoon, running to the comforting arms of my surrogate sister, Cora. Not only did we grow up together in the orphanage, but she became an OBGYN and now works for the most exclusive sperm bank in the city. I’ve never gone to her before because I always imagined Mike and I would eventually conceive the natural way, but that clearly isn’t an option anymore. <br /> <br /> Even if I could find a man willing to have a baby with me in time, I’m not eager to trust anyone after Mike’s betrayal. I’m going to have to do this on my own, and I know Cora can help me. I don’t have much money, but I have enough savings to pay for the insemination, especially since I basically have one shot and one shot only. <br /> <br /> When I arrive, all my plans to lay out my situation for Cora clearly and concisely go out the window, because the moment I see my sister I fall to pieces. She hugs and kisses me until my tears subside, slowly extracting the story from me piece by piece. When she hears about Mike and Kate she swears up a storm, but that’s nothing compared to her reaction when I explain about my fertility. <br /> <br /> “That little shit! I’ll kill him!” She fumes, studying me with a worried expression. “Ella, if your doctor was right this means you only have one chance to conceive.”<br /> <br /> “I know.” I sniffle. “And if this is going to be my only baby, I don’t want to take any chances. I want the best donor we can find.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t you worry about that.” Cora assures me, “We’ve got donations from actors, models, scientists – it’s only the creme de la creme here.” She glances at the door and lowers her voice. “You didn’t hear it from me, but even Dominic Sinclair sent his samples here for testing.”<br /> <br /> “Dominic Sinclair? I repeat, “the billionaire?” I’ve seen the man around town, but we don’t exactly run in the same circles. He lives in the same neighborhood as my wealthy employer and often says hello to the children I nanny, but he’s always surrounded by bodyguards and is so intimidating I get goosebumps just thinking about him. <br /> <br /> “Oh my god!.” Cora slaps her hand over her mouth. “I wasn’t supposed to tell you that! I don’t know what I was thinking. Apparently he’s no stranger to fertility issues himself, and he trusted us to handle his swimmers over every other lab in the country. I’ve got his sperm in the other room at this very moment.” She frets, “But Ella you can’t tell anyone, you have to promise me.”<br /> <br /> “Of course!” I agree immediately. “I know how important confidentiality is here.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you,” Cora breathes. “Now, I’m going to give you a dossier of our clients so you can pick a donor, and once you’ve chosen we’ll get you knocked up before you can even blink.” <br /> <br /> It’s not an easy decision, but eventually I choose a handsome surgeon whose photo practically makes me swoon. Cora leaves the room only long enough to prepare the sample, and though she looks a bit flustered when she returns, she quickly and professionally completes the insemination, holding my hand when the procedure is finished. “It’s all take care of now, Ella.” She promises, “You can come back in ten days to see if it worked.”<br /> <br /> Ten days. I think dazedly. Ten days to decide my entire future.<br /> <br /> If only I’d known that by the time those ten days were up, my future would no longer belong to me – but to Dominic Sinclair himself. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 - Be Fired<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Six days to go. I think, staring at the date circled on my calendar. Six days until I find out if my dreams are finally going to come true… or if I have to figure out an entirely different plan for my life. <br /> <br /> I’ve thought about nothing else since Cora inseminated me last week, I’m so anxious to find out if I’m pregnant I haven’t even begun to process Mike’s betrayal. <br /> <br /> I’m trying to keep a level head, yet I can’t help but imagine my future with this new baby. Try as I might, I catch myself daydreaming about it constantly. I even find myself humming as I get ready for work in the morning. <br /> <br /> When I arrive at my employer’s estate in the most exclusive neighborhood in Moon Valley – which basically makes it the most exclusive neighborhood in the world, since Moon Valley is one of the most expensive cities on the planet – I’m immediately greeted by two little voices shouting my name in excitement. “Ella!”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, 3-year-old Millie is hugging my legs while her older brother, Jake, wraps his arms around my middle. “Good morning love puddles!” I exclaim, returning their hugs. “Are you ready for the museum?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah!” They cheer, racing out the door without even stopping to put on coats. It takes a bit of wrangling to get them back inside and bundled up for the cold winter day, but before long we set out into the snow.<br /> <br /> Jake races ahead of Millie and I, impatient to get to the science museum and not seeming to notice that his sister’s tiny legs simply don’t move that fast. Chuckling, I lift Millie into my arms and settle her on my hip. “Goodness, you’re getting too big for this, munchkin.”<br /> <br /> “Nuh-uh,” Millie grins, “You’re justs too little.” <br /> <br /> She might have a point. At five foot one, I don’t exactly have the kind of build suited to heavy lifting. I’m in great shape, but I’ve never been particularly strong. “Smarty pants.” I tease, laughing with the little girl. <br /> <br /> When I look back towards Jake, I realize he’s stopped a few feet ahead of us. My heart skips a beat when I realize why. We’re in front of the Sinclair mansion, and its owner is currently standing in the middle of the sidewalk, his gaze searing me like a firebrand as I approach with Millie. Dominic Sinclair is just about the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, but he’s also one of the most terrifying. <br /> <br /> With dark hair and piercing green eyes, chiseled features and a body so muscular I could swoon, it doesn’t seem fair he gets to look so good and also be so rich. If I didn’t know better I might think it was his wealth or imposing height that makes him so intimidating, after all he’s at least six foot four, which means he towers over me and everyone else around him. However it’s neither of those things, there’s simply an indefinable quality about the man that I can’t put my finger on, one which screams danger. He gives off this energy that’s so raw and animalistic one forgets there’s anyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> Taking a steadying breath, I close the distance between us so Millie can say hello. When she greets him, Dominic drags his attention from me and offers her a smile so genuine that it tugs at my heartstrings. As I watch him talk to my two young charges, I remember what Cora told me about his infertility struggles. He clearly loves children, and I feel a wave of empathy for him. If anyone knows what it’s like to yearn for a family of their own, it’s me. <br /> <br /> Jake is currently showing Dominic his new toy airplane, pulling the matchbox model from his pocket and demonstrating how far it can fly. With a great heave, he sends the toy gliding through the air, only to land in the middle of the street. Before any of us can say a word, Jake races after it, right into the busy road.<br /> <br /> “Jake no, be careful!” I cry, watching him dart out into the path of an oncoming car but feeling frozen by my fear. Before I can contemplate putting Millie down to go after him, a blur of movement whirrs past my vision. I’ve never seen anyone move so fast in my life. Dominic became little more than a hazy outline of himself, chasing after Jake and pulling him out of the way just before the car slams into them. The vehicle’s tires are still screeching when Dominic sets Jake down beside me, his expression suddenly very stern. <br /> <br /> “That was very dangerous.” He scolds gently. “You should never go into the street without looking both ways first.”<br /> <br /> Jake hangs his head. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want my plane to get runned over.” <br /> <br /> “You are a million times more important than a toy.” Dominic tells him firmly, “and you scared your nanny half to death.”<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Ella.” Jake sniffles, looking up at me with wide eyes. <br /> <br /> “I know sweetheart, just don’t ever do that again.” I breathe, cuddling him against my side. “Thank you so much.” I say to Dominic, feeling more grateful than I can express. “I have no idea how you moved so fast! It was like something out of a superhero film.”<br /> <br /> “Must have been the adrenaline.” Dominic shrugs, giving Millie another smile before taking his leave. “Enjoy the rest of your day, and stay out of the road young man!”<br /> <br /> “Yes sir!” Jake calls after him, pocketing his airplane. “I really am sorry.” He adds to me. <br /> <br /> “It’s forgotten.” I tell him softly, though I take his hand so that he can’t run off again. <br /> <br /> “It all happened so fast.” I tell Cora later that night. “I mean the more I think about it, the more amazing it seems. One moment he was there, and the next he was gone. It was like magic.”<br /> <br /> “Thank goodness Jake is alright.” She replies, but rather than looking relieved, her face is twisted into a deep grimace.<br /> <br /> Studying my sister’s expression, I realize her grim demeanor is not just about Jake’s near miss. Something else is wrong, and I actually feel guilty for not noticing sooner. “Is everything okay?”<br /> <br /> Cora frowns, “Not really. But you’ve got so much going on right now, it’s not important.”<br /> <br /> “Cora, don’t be ridiculous.” I admonish. “What’s going on?”<br /> <br /> “Well, speaking of Dominic Sinclair,” She begins cryptically, “you know that sperm he sent to us for testing?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” I confirm, wondering where on earth this was going. <br /> <br /> “It’s gone missing… and I’m the last person who saw it, not to mention it was in my custody.” She explains, her voice becoming thick with emotion. “Ella, I think… I think I’m going to be fired. And if there’s an investigation I could lose my medical license.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I exclaim. “What do you mean it’s missing? A vial of sperm can’t just get up and walk away.”<br /> <br /> “I know, I think someone had to steal it, but there’s no way of knowing who’s responsible. And it looks like I’m going to have to take the blame.” She shares, her eyes shining with tears. <br /> <br /> “Cora, I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this sooner!” I lament, “They can’t fire you, it isn’t fair.”<br /> <br /> “You don’t understand, Dominic is one of our biggest donors.” Cora explains. “And he’s furious, he basically wants my head on a platter.”<br /> <br /> A week ago I might have believed there was no hope for Cora, but seeing how kind and understanding Dominic was with the kids today makes me wonder if he could really be so heartless. Surely if he understood that Cora would never be so irresponsible he’d show some leniency? I have to try and help her, I would do anything for my sister – even begging a ruthless billionaire for mercy.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 - Request<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Three days to go.<br /> <br /> I repeat these words to myself as I walk down the street, still preoccupied with my possible pregnancy, even as I prepare to go to bat for my sister. In some ways it&#039;s a coping mechanism: I’m about to beg Dominic Sinclair to save Cora’s job, and I need a comforting thought to help me get through this. <br /> <br /> His bodyguards see me first, and I can see their mouths moving as they watch me move closer, no doubt notifying him of my presence. Approaching nervously behind Dominic, I wonder for the hundredth time if this is a mistake. Who am I to ask a favor from one of the most powerful men on the planet? Shaking myself, I tell the little voice in the back of my mind to shut up – this is for Cora. I might not be brave for myself, but I can be brave for her. <br /> <br /> “Mr. Sinclair?” I ask hesitantly, feeling my heart pound violently against my ribcage. <br /> <br /> He turns around and gazes imperiously down at me. “Yes?”<br /> <br /> “I’m Ella Reina, I nanny for Jake and Millie Graves.” I begin, gnawing on my lower lip. <br /> <br /> His dark eyes catch on my mouth, and suddenly I feel like a frightened rabbit in front of a hungry wolf. “I know who you are, Ella.” The sound of my name on his lips sends a shiver down my spine. He speaks the familiar syllables with so much purpose, as if they truly mean something to him.<br /> <br /> “Oh… well, I don’t mean to be impertinent, but I’m friends with Dr Cora Daniels…”As soon as I say her name, his expression closes off, and some unidentified emotion flashes in his eyes. <br /> <br /> “She told me she’s in trouble at work, and I know you’re one of the bank’s donors.” I improvise. “I don’t know what Cora is being accused of, but I’m sure she’s innocent. She takes her job incredibly seriously, and she would never do anything to risk her career.”<br /> <br /> “And what do you expect me to do about it?” Dominic asks ominously. I can tell he doesn’t believe my weak story, his body language has changed completely, and I can feel his rising anger vibrating in the air around us. <br /> <br /> “I just thought… I hoped that if you had any sway there, you might be able to put in a good word for her.” I finish, feeling color flood my cheeks. I’m both ashamed of myself for such a feeble attempt, but unsure how else to handle such a delicate topic. The last thing I want is to get Cora in even more trouble than before. <br /> <br /> Dominic’s jaw ticks as he watches me, and the voice in the back of my head urges me to run for it. “From what I’ve heard, your friend made a very serious mistake, and the consequences have been more than appropriate. The best thing she can do now is take responsibility for her mistakes, not sending you to do her dirty work for her.”<br /> <br /> “I – she didn’t, she doesn’t even know I’m here! I swear.” I plead. <br /> <br /> “I’ve said all I’m going to say on this matter.” Dominic declares, turning away from me and striding into his house. The door slams shut behind him, and I’m left with his various bodyguards. <br /> <br /> “You need to leave now, miss.” One of the men announces sharply. <br /> <br /> “I can’t.” I moan, “he has to understand, she’s going to lose everything!” <br /> <br /> “We’re not going to ask you again.” A second guard growls, a clear threat in his words. <br /> <br /> “Please, she’s innocent.” I beg, “you have to –” before I can say anything more, the men grab me by the arms and begin trying to lead me off the property. Feeling truly desperate, I dig in my heels, deciding that my dignity is worth Cora’s entire future. “I’m begging you, if I could just talk to Mr. Sinclair.” <br /> <br /> “You’ve already talked to him.” The first guard grumbles, “and frankly you’re lucky he was as generous to you as he was. Your friend clearly told you things she shouldn’t.”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, they’ve thrown me off the property and onto the sidewalk so forcefully that I lose my balance, tumbling to the ground as tears spark in my eyes. The iron gates slam shut behind me, and I have no choice but to slink off before I can embarrass myself further. <br /> <br /> Of course, this was only the beginning of my misfortune. When I arrived at work the next day, I found that my keys no longer fit the locks on the front door. I knocked, overwhelmed with confusion, and a few minutes later the door swung open to reveal Jake and Millie’s furious mother. <br /> <br /> “My keys aren’t working.” I tell her, wondering why she’s glaring at me so fiercely.<br /> <br /> “They’re not meant to.” She answers coldly, “as of yesterday afternoon, your services were no longer required.”<br /> <br /> “I… you’re firing me?” I squeak, not believing my ears. “Why?”<br /> <br /> “We got a call from the neighbors.” She explains haughtily, “apparently you let Jake run into the road the other day where he was almost hit by a car! And then yesterday you were seen making a fool of yourself at Dominic Sinclair’s home – they said his bodyguards had to drag you off the grounds like a common criminal.”<br /> <br /> “That isn’t fair, that isn’t what happened!” I plead. “Jake through his toy into the road and ran after it, I didn’t let it happen, and what happened with Mr. Sinclair was a misunderstanding.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t want to hear it.” She hisses. “Now leave before I call the police.”<br /> <br /> “Please, can’t I at least say goodbye to the kids?” I request, praying she’ll grant me this one kindness.<br /> <br /> “I’m dialing.” She tells me simply, pulling her cell phone from her pocket. <br /> <br /> “No!” I raise my palms in supplication, “It’s okay, I’ll go.”<br /> <br /> For the second time this week, I find myself shamefully retreating through this opulent neighborhood with tears streaming down my face. What hurts even worse than losing my job is the fact I didn&#039;t get to explain the situation to Jake and Millie, or see them one last time. I’m sure their mother will tell them horrible things about me, despite the fact that I’ve been lovingly raising for them for the last two years.<br /> <br /> I know Dominic Sinclair is responsible for this. I don’t believe my ex-boss’s story about the neighbors for one moment. He clearly wanted to punish me, just like he’s having Cora punished. A rush of fury takes hold of me, and suddenly I wish I could punish him somehow. It’s not like me to be so vindictive, but right now it truly feels like my entire life is falling apart, and it’s partly his fault. <br /> <br /> I spent all my money on the insemination, and without a job I have almost nothing. How am I ever going to afford to have a baby now? I guarantee I’m not going to get a good reference from Jake and Millie’s mother. <br /> <br /> As if things weren’t already bad enough, when I return home I find a stack of bills in the mailbox and I don’t even recognize half the senders. I open them one by one, feeling my confusion and disbelief grow by the minute.<br /> <br /> As I look at the stores on the breakdown of charges, my suspicion grows: they’re all Mike’s favorite places. Is it possible he did this behind my back? That he’s been hiding the bills from me for months… or years? I know he’ll deny it if I confront him, which leaves me only one option. <br /> <br /> I have to call Kate. My former best friend might have betrayed me completely with her affair, but if anyone knows what Mike has been up to, it’s her. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4 - Desperation<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> My hands are shaking as I dial Kate’s number. Have I ever been this angry? If I have I certainly can’t remember it now.<br /> <br /> “Hello?” Kate answers almost immediately, using a sickly sweet tone that screams of fakeness. <br /> <br /> “Kate?” I state bluntly. “Are you with Mike right now?”<br /> <br /> There’s a pregnant pause on the other end of the line, before she weakly responds, “What? Of course not.” <br /> <br /> “Come off it Kate, do you really think I don&#039;t know about your shit?” I demand. “I’m not a complete idiot.”<br /> <br /> “Ella listen–” She begins, obviously gearing up to give me some sort of excuse. <br /> <br /> “No, I don’t even care about your little affair anymore – but I need to talk to him right now.” I declare fiercely. <br /> <br /> There’s another pause, and then Kate’s voice drops its innocent tone. “You don’t care?” She repeats, sounding truly shocked. “ You know I’m already pregnant?” <br /> <br /> I wasn’t prepared for that particular piece of news. I clench my hands into fists, feeling so furious I think I might actually break the phone with my tight grip, “And what, you think that’s some sort of victory?” I bite. <br /> <br /> “Does he know you’re pregnant?” I ask sharply, “because a man who’s so afraid of responsibility that he’d poison me for years is probably willing to do it to anyone.”<br /> <br /> “Well no, but he loves me, he would never –” She tried to explain. <br /> <br /> “He loved me too once.” I cut her off. “At least he said he did. It’s amazing how charming he can be, considering what a bastard he truly is. How do you think he’s going to support you and your child? He doesn’t even have a job.”<br /> <br /> “Of course he does!” She objects, “He just didn’t tell you about it because he didn’t want you to bleed him dry. He’s a stock broker.”<br /> <br /> “Oh Kate,” I sigh, “Poor, gullible, stupid Kate. He’s as much a stock broker as I am a wizard.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t talk to me like that! He’s got money, he lavishes it on me all the time!” She insists.<br /> <br /> “With fraudulent credit cards he took out in my name!” I shout, losing my temper completely.<br /> <br /> “What?” She squeaks. <br /> <br /> “That’s right. I’ve only just found out – he’s completely bankrupted me. I’m calling the police and if I were you, I’d check your own credit rating immediately, because I’d be willing to be you’re next.” I snap.<br /> <br /> “No,” she repeats weakly, “you’re wrong, it’s different with me.”<br /> <br /> My voice is getting thick with emotion now, but I can’t help it. “And frankly I don’t really care what happens to you Kate, but if you’re really pregnant then your baby deserves better than to be raised in a homeless shelter, and that’s exactly where Mike will land you.”<br /> <br /> I hang up before I start crying, not giving her a chance to respond. Why did I buy his lies about looking for work for so long? He crushed me little by little, all the while pretending to be so nice, and I let it happen. <br /> <br /> Never again. I decide. I won’t ever let myself be fooled that way again. <br /> <br /> I still want to get my revenge on Mike, but first I’ve got to try and salvage what’s left of my life. I have to go to the police and see if I can resolve these financial issues… I can’t have a baby if I’m bankrupt, and I can only pray the police will help. <br /> <br /> ________________________<br /> <br /> “I’m very sorry Miss. Reina, but if your ex-partner has left the area, there’s not much we can do about this.” The police officer breaks this news to me about as gently as he might smash an ant beneath his boot. “I’ll give you the police report to send to the credit card company, but that’s the most help you’re going to get from us.”<br /> <br /> Anger fills me to the brim. I guarantee he’d never treat my case with so little consideration or respect if I wasn’t an impoverished nanny. If I was a wealthy man like Dominic Sinclair, he’d be fawning at my feet, offering to go to any lengths to solve my problems. I storm out of the station before I can lose my temper and verbally assault the man, immediately calling the credit card companies. <br /> <br /> One by one they crush my hopes, telling me in no uncertain terms that unless a culprit is arrested in my case, I’ll be held responsible for the charges. <br /> <br /> As I hang up on the final call, I can feel the earth crumbling beneath my feet. How did it come to this? I literally have nothing. No one will hire me without a recommendation from my previous employer, which means I won’t be able to pay rent or keep food on the table. Normally I might turn to Cora in such a time, but I can’t burden her with this when she’s in the same boat. <br /> <br /> Tomorrow I’ll finally find out whether or not I’m pregnant, and up until now the strange sensation I’ve been experiencing the last few days has been a comfort and source of hope. I don’t know how to explain it: it’s as if I’m suddenly different somehow – even though I can’t see any changes, I just have this intense knowing that I’m no longer the same woman I was a week ago. <br /> <br /> I thought it was a sign the insemination worked, but now I’m praying that it’s my imagination going overboard. <br /> <br /> At first I try to distract myself, turning on the TV and freezing when I see Dominic Sinclair on the news talking about all his good will initiatives in the community. “When our work is finished, the Moon Valley children’s home will be a place of love and community, motivated to find the best homes for every child in need. Our initiative not only ensures that the permanent residents in the home have the best possible conditions, but that there is continuous follow up with children placed with adoptive families to ensure they thrive in their new homes.”<br /> <br /> So much for the supposed philanthropist, I think bitterly. Turning a blind eye to the lives he’s selfishly ruining all the while pretending to be a friend of the downtrodden. A week ago I might have been touched by such a broadcast. I grew up in an orphanage just like the one he’s describing, and I know just how terrible the conditions can be. Now however, I see nothing but his hypocrisy. Cora was an orphan too, she didn’t do anything wrong – where is his compassion for her? Clearly it’s only for the TV cameras. It’s a shame. He’s very convincing… then again, so was Mike. <br /> <br /> Of course Mike was never as handsome as Dominic Sinclair, nor did he ever have his charisma or imposing presence. I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone like him. Even while he was refusing to help me, scolding me and having me thrown out the door, part of me was still taken in by his handsome features and pure magnetism. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself, I turn the TV off. What the hell is wrong with me? The man is a heartless billionaire and I’m still sitting here mooning over him like a silly schoolgirl. <br /> <br /> I end up going to bed early, trying not to think about tomorrow. Of course, I still lie awake late into the night – I know what it means to grow up an orphan, and I can’t countenance bringing a child into the world just to abandon it to that bleak existence. The more my life unravels, the more stark my options become. <br /> <br /> If I am pregnant… Am I going to abort the child? Even though it’s what I’ve wanted my entire life!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 - Pregnancy Test<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> “No, I understand.” I murmur into the phone. “Thanks for listening at least.”<br /> <br /> I wearily hang up the line, burying my head in my hands. I spent all morning calling in every favor and loan I possibly could, throwing my dignity right out the window to beg my friends and acquaintances in my time of need. <br /> <br /> I’ve never thought of myself as a proud woman, but begging this way was more of a challenge than I could have imagined. <br /> <br /> I only wish I could help Cora as well as myself. She’s still waiting to hear if she’ll be fired, and while she’s not supposed to be handling any samples, she got permission to do my tests this afternoon. After all, I’ve already been inseminated, so her supervisor didn’t see any risk of further negligence.<br /> <br /> Still, I’m far from excited when I walk through the front doors of the sperm bank. Ten days ago I was heartsore but optimistic for the future, yearning for a baby more than anything else in the world. Now I’m dreading the exam. <br /> <br /> However my trepidation soon gives way to surprise, because as soon as I enter the facility I have the strangest feeling that Dominic Sinclair is near. It takes me a while to actually find him, behind closed doors with Cora’s bosses in a luxurious, glass-walled conference room, but I don’t have the faintest idea how I knew he was present. I also don’t understand why I feel drawn to him: after all, he’s ruined both my sister’s and my own life. I shouldn’t be excited to see him. <br /> <br /> It was dumb luck that I stumbled across his path, the conference room is on the way to Cora’s office, but I find myself stopping to observe the meeting inside. I’m struck speechless when I lay eyes on him. Is it possible that he’s gotten more attractive since the last time I saw him? It was already unfair that somebody that powerful and intelligent could be so handsome, but now it truly just feels like being kicked while I’m down. The bastard has a heart of stone, and still the universe has rained endless gifts upon him while people like Cora and I have nothing. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself out of my trance, I continue down the hall, though I feel the weight of dark eyes on my back as I retreat. Cora has clearly been crying when I arrive. Her eyes are red and her cheeks splotchy, though she tries to hide it. <br /> <br /> “Hey.” I greet her gently, wrapping her up in a hug. She leans into me, squeezing tight and lingering far longer than she usually would. “Is there any news?”<br /> <br /> “Sinclair is in there finalizing it all now. I’m going to be given formal termination notice this afternoon.” She shares, sniffling slightly. <br /> <br /> “I’m so sorry, honey.” I croon, rubbing her back. <br /> <br /> “It’s okay.” She lies, pulling away. “How are you hanging in there?”<br /> <br /> “Not very well.” I confess. “I’m sort of dreading this, to be honest.”<br /> <br /> “It’s amazing how fast things can change, huh?” She asks, looking as though she might burst into tears. “I mean, what are we going to do, Elle?” <br /> <br /> “Well figure it out.” I promise. “We’ve been in tight spots before.” I remind her, “remember the summer we slept in boxes on the street after we ran away from the orphanage?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” She nods with a sad smile. “But it’s winter now, I don’t think we’ll last long in the elements. And you weren’t pregnant then.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah well, if I’m pregnant now….” I can’t look her in the eyes as I say this, “I don’t think I’m going to stay that way.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Cora exclaims, looking horrified. “But this is your only chance! And we aren’t completely hopeless, you’ve got time to try to figure out a plan B.”<br /> <br /> That phrase alone reminds me of Mike, and I realize I haven’t shared my latest news with Cora. “I can’t afford a baby even if I do find a job. I’m going to be paying off my debts for years to come.” I share, filling her in on the details of Mike and Kate’s latest betrayal. <br /> <br /> “I can’t believe this!” She bursts out when I’m finished. “It just isn’t fair, Ella! I mean, I thought we paid our dues, I thought we were done with suffering. After everything we’ve been through, we deserve a better future than this! You deserve to be a mom – no one loves children more than you do.”<br /> <br /> “And you deserve to be a doctor.” I reply. “You worked so hard.”<br /> <br /> “I still don’t think you should give up yet.” She frowns. “You can terminate the pregnancy up until the end of the first trimester. It would be a tragedy if you aborted it, then pulled off a miracle and it turned out you could have kept it. Don’t take that risk. Keep the baby until the very last moment.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t think miracles happen to people like me.” I remark softly. “Besides that seems kind of like it’s own form of torture – the longer I carry the baby the more attached I’m going to get. I don’t want this to hurt any worse than it has to.”<br /> <br /> “It’s going to hurt no matter what.” Cora reasons, “You ought to give yourself a chance – keep the door open. Don’t give up hope completely.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s just find out if I have to make that decision in the first place.” I state, changing the subject. “I may not even be pregnant.” Yet even as I say it, I can feel in my heart that I am. <br /> <br /> “Okay.” Cora agrees, pulling a sterile cup wrapped in plastic from one of her cabinets. “You know what to do.”<br /> <br /> I take the cup and quickly duck into the bathroom to provide a urine sample, returning it to her almost immediately. I pace back and forth across the office as Cora runs the tests. “Well?” I press, seeing the results pop up on her computer screen. <br /> <br /> She offers me a sad smile. “Congratulations little sister, you’re going to have a baby.”<br /> <br /> I told myself that I wouldn’t fall to pieces no matter the results, but as soon as the words are out of her mouth I’m crying. I’ve been waiting to hear those words for years and was beginning to think I never would. It’s both unimaginable joy, and unimaginable pain. I never knew my heart could hold such conflicting emotions at the same time, let alone in such extremes. “Really?”<br /> <br /> “Really.” Cora confirms, hugging me. “Come on, let’s do an ultrasound. You can hear the heartbeat.”<br /> <br /> “Isn’t it too early?” I squeak. <br /> <br /> “Just one of the benefits of being at the finest lab in the country.” Cora quips, the words bittersweet on her tongue. “Our technology is years ahead of what’s available in public hospitals.”<br /> <br /> Climbing onto the raised exam table, I lay back and lift my top, not bothering to change into a gown or cover my clothes with a sheet, I simply expose my flat belly as Cora wheels in an ultrasound on a cart. Within minutes the machine is emitting a strange whoosh woosh woosh, and Cora squirts a dollop of jelly on my tummy. 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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. I&#039;m sorry.&quot;<br /> &quot;You just went into protective mama mode on Hudson&#039;s hip,&quot; Conor says chuckling.<br /> I let Conor wrap my hand in the ice pack. I rest my head on his shoulder.<br /> &quot;Did he hear me yelling?&quot; I whisper.<br /> &quot;Unfortunately, I heard every word,&quot; Hudson says.		What6668-eng		59	https://facebook.com/100093508088003	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> —<br /> Megan<br /> The best thing Jason ever did was cheat on me.<br /> Not that I&#039;m grateful to my skunk of an ex-fiancé at the moment. I&#039;m crawling down the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, heading into my hometown. There&#039;s a big game this weekend and the Leopards are the team to beat in the NFL, so everybody and his brother has come to see them take on the Stallions.<br /> Reaching my exit at last, I take the off-ramp to Central Avenue. It&#039;s as crowded as the freeway, crammed with cars trying to get home or to a hotel before the dark clouds overhead unleash their fury. I inch along, wishing the traffic would vanish so I could pistol the puny engine on my compact car and vent some of my emotions.<br /> Every time the scene from this morning intrudes on my mind, anger and pain flare up anew. I&#039;m sick of driving, sick of grieving, of wasting my tears on a man who doesn&#039;t deserve them. If I hadn&#039;t come home early and found Jason balls-deep in another woman, I&#039;d still be planning our wedding.<br /> I need a drink and a hot bath and some mindless entertainment. I need to be numb.<br /> My cell phone rings. I glance down and see that it&#039;s Jason. It&#039;s all I can do not to pick up the phone and hurl it straight through the windshield.<br /> It&#039;s only an instant that my eyes are off the road, but when I look up there&#039;s a truck stopped right in front of me. With no time to brake, I wrench the steering wheel, jerking my car sideways into the next lane — just as a bright blue sports car whips into the same spot from the other side.<br /> Its front bumper hits the passenger side of my car with a sickening crunch, bouncing my head off the window next to me, then snapping me back the other way. The impact spins my car around. I end up facing the wrong way, the oncoming traffic dividing frantically around me like water going past the prow of a ship.<br /> I&#039;m too stunned to move; for long moments, I just sit there staring. I&#039;m finally numb, but not the way I wanted.<br /> Maybe I messed up in another life, and today is some kind of karmic revenge. My lower lip trembles, and I bite down on it. Self-pity sucks, and no matter what, I will not start crying again.<br /> A tap on my side window makes me jump. I turn my head to see a man peering in at me. Dark hair, dark eyes, shoulders as broad as a house. Why does he seem so familiar?<br /> When I don&#039;t respond, he opens my door. &quot;Are you all right?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes. I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I say, straightening in my seat. &quot;Was that your car?&quot; &quot;Yeah, but don&#039;t worry about that.&quot; I hear a snort behind him, but I can&#039;t see who it is because the huge man in front of me is blocking my view.<br /> Undoing my seat belt, I turn to get out of the car. The man takes my hand to help me up. Electric heat surges up my arm and through my body, flooding me with sensation. A detached corner of my mind notices my entirely inappropriate response, and wonders if it&#039;s because I&#039;m in shock.<br /> He backs away to give me room. Now I can see the other man, standing by the flashy blue car with his arms folded. Same hair, same eyes, same massive build.<br /> At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> Granted, they are the hottest men I&#039;ve ever laid eyes on. But still. &quot;Don&#039;t worry about the car,&quot; the one nearest me says again. &quot;I&#039;m Cody, by the way.&quot; He&#039;d let go of me when I stood up, and now he&#039;s holding out his hand again to shake.<br /> It&#039;s an enormous hand — it engulfs mine, and I am not a petite woman. But I only have an instant to process that, because at the contact with his rough, warm skin, heat flows through me once more. This time, my papilla go hard.<br /> I tell myself it&#039;s the stress. That&#039;s why I&#039;m getting more turned on than I ever did from Jason&#039;s touch, right here in the middle of the street, with honking cars all around us. I want to believe it, but I know it&#039;s not true.<br /> The other thing I know is that I need to stop feeling this way. Now. I pull my hand free and look at his brother. &quot;So you must be Brock. My dad&#039;s told me about you both.&quot;<br /> A slow smile quirks one side of his mouth. He&#039;s devastatingly handsome, just like his twin — and he knows it. &quot;Your dad&#039;s a fan?&quot;<br /> &quot;You could say that,&quot; I tell him. &quot;He&#039;s your coach.&quot;<br /> The guys exchange a quick glance, eyebrows raised. Traffic is still going by us, but very slowly because people keep stopping to take photos of the twins through their car windows, even though night has fallen.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re Coach Turner&#039;s daughter?&quot; Brock says. NFL teams have a lot of different coaches, so it&#039;s a valid question. But there&#039;s only one head coach, and that&#039;s my dad.<br /> &quot;Yeah, I&#039;m Megan. I&#039;d say it&#039;s nice to meet you, but I&#039;d really prefer we hadn&#039;t met this way.&quot;<br /> Cody grins at that, but Brock&#039;s frowning, his mind on something else. &quot;Don&#039;t you live in Omaha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I did,&quot; I say. And I am so not having that conversation with either of these guys. &quot;We should call the police and our insurance and all that.&quot;<br /> Their sports car has a crumpled fender but is mostly intact. When I go around to the passenger side of my car, though, I see that it took the brunt of things.<br /> &quot;Yeah, it&#039;s totaled,&quot; Cody says from behind me. He sounds far too cheerful about it, and I suppress a twinge of irritation. Even as a rookie, he&#039;s earning a good salary, so buying a new car is no big deal to him.<br /> But I have no job at the moment, and I&#039;m not asking my father for money. He&#039;s already letting me stay at his place until I can sort things out. Letting him pay for stuff on top of that is way more than I&#039;m comfortable with. Maybe I can find some kind of telecommuting work until I can get another car.<br /> I go back around to the driver&#039;s side, taking out my phone and my insurance card. Brock&#039;s already on his phone. &quot;Cops are on the way to take an accident report,&quot; he says when he hangs up, &quot;and I&#039;ve got tow trucks and a cab coming too.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tow trucks, plural?&quot; I say.<br /> He shrugs. &quot;They both need it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, thank you.&quot; But he only called one cab. Does that mean ...<br /> &quot;Are you heading to your dad&#039;s house?&quot; he says, as if hearing my unspoken question. At my nod, he continues, &quot;We&#039;ll drop you off. It&#039;s on the way to our place anyway.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks,&quot; I say again. &quot;That&#039;s really very kind.&quot;<br /> &quot;No big deal.&quot; He and Cody exchange another swift glance, and this time I sense the undercurrent flowing between them. Whatever they&#039;re thinking, it sends a ripple of awareness down my spine.<br /> The brothers are standing together now, and I can&#039;t help but admire the view. Chiseled jaws, skin in matching shades of sun-tanned bronze, strong noses, sensual mouths. They were impressive when I watched them play on TV, but in person their charisma is overwhelming.<br /> My gaze wanders down to the arms like tree trunks, then the tight, narrow waists. They&#039;re both wearing gym shorts and t-shirts, the fabric straining against their biceps and thighs. I bet their abs are amazing too. They could be world-class models instead of football players.<br /> Two sets of big, dark brown eyes pin me in place, and suddenly I can&#039;t breathe. The moment lengthens until I force myself to look away. My heart is beating way too fast.<br /> Maybe getting in a taxi with the twins is not such a good idea. But the wind is rising, the clouds darker and more threatening. We need to get indoors before the skies open up.<br /> By the time the police and the tow trucks have come and gone, the taxi has arrived, and the air has a bite that makes me shiver. I have my suitcase and purse, but have to cross my fingers that the rest of the stuff in my car will be safe at the repair shop until I can pick it up. Cody puts the suitcase in the cab&#039;s trunk, then opens the back door and slides in. Brock gestures for me to go next.<br /> I don&#039;t want to make a big deal out of riding up front with the driver after the guys have been so nice to me, so I get in and scoot over to make room. The brothers dwarf me, and when Brock slides in, I&#039;m squeezed between them like I&#039;m the filling in a twin sandwich.<br /> The driver pulls into the crush of traffic. Pressed between the brothers, I&#039;m instantly warm. My whole body starts to tingle, and it&#039;s not just from the heat coming off them. I know this because the sensations are strongest right between my legs.<br /> I&#039;ve never reacted to a man like this before, let alone two of them at once. Maybe all my emotions about Jason are being diverted into lust. Which means it&#039;s a really bad idea for me to let this continue.<br /> If they realize how turned on I am, they&#039;ll think I&#039;m a freak or a groupie. I don&#039;t want to give them any ideas, since I&#039;ll doubtless be around them again — I won&#039;t miss a game. In my best nice/polite/helpful voice, I say, &quot;I should sit in front.&quot;<br /> &quot;Nah,&quot; Brock drawls, and the next thing I know he picks me up as if I weigh nothing at all and settles me sideways on his lap, my hip nestled in his crotch. I suck in a breath as electricity jolts through my body.<br /> Excuse me,&quot; I say, still struggling for politeness. &quot;I can&#039;t sit in your lap.&quot; I try to ignore the sensations spiraling from my core out through my body and back again.<br /> &quot;You are sitting in my lap,&quot; he points out, like it&#039;s no big deal. One of his hands, so big and strong and warm, is curled around my waist, burning through my clothing. The other goes to my head, pressing gently down to tuck me against his neck, then stays tangled in my hair.<br /> He smells like sunshine and clean male sweat. It&#039;s intoxicating. My voice comes out all soft and breathy when I say, &quot;I mean it&#039;s not appropriate. Please let me go.&quot;<br /> &quot;Relax, sugar,&quot; he says in that same lazy tone. &quot;We&#039;re not gonna hurt you.&quot;<br /> The we is not exactly comforting.<br /> Brock&#039;s mouth brushes the skin on the side of my neck, making me jolt. Since I can&#039;t take them up on their offer, I don&#039;t need any more torment. I try to pull away again, but he just tucks me back against his side.<br /> &quot;Easy, Megalicious,&quot; he says in that rumble of his. &quot;You&#039;re too tense. We need to help you relax.&quot;<br /> &quot;You did not just call me — that.&quot; I can&#039;t even make myself repeat his ridiculous nickname. Who does he think he is? Besides the guy who&#039;s making my brain melt, I mean, along with the rest of my body.<br /> Cody chuckles. &quot;How about megagorgeous?&quot; He shifts closer, running a finger up and down my arm. <br /> My system is overloading again, and I can&#039;t help squirming some more on Brock&#039;s lap. &quot;Yeah, babe,&quot; he says. &quot;Let Daddy Brock make you feel better.&quot;<br /> &quot;Daddy Brock?&quot; I sputter and then snort with laughter. &quot;You guys are no older than I am. I might even be older than you.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not the years, baby,&quot; he says, his lips grazing the sensitive shell of my outer ear. &quot;It&#039;s the mileage.&quot;<br /> Even as I roll my eyes at him quoting movie lines at me, he turns me so I&#039;m facing forward in the taxi. One arm wraps around my midriff, and his free hand teases the skin just above the waistband of my shorts.<br /> His touch sends sparks shooting right down to my private part. I must have hit my head during the collision harder than I thought. Anger, grief, stress, hormones — can&#039;t forget the raging hormones — have apparently shredded every bit of common sense I possess. Because I don&#039;t say anything.<br /> All I have to do is open my mouth and tell them, &quot;No.&quot; Or &quot;Stop that.&quot; And they&#039;d back off, both of them. I know it in my bones. Impossible as it sounds, I feel safe with these two men who are taking such liberties with my body.<br /> I&#039;m letting it happen because I want it to. Because I want them. Because right now, with the rain wrapping the taxi in sheets of water, hiding us in our own little world, all I care about is how they&#039;re making me feel.<br /> And how they&#039;re making me feel is like a beautiful and desirable woman. Someone worth wanting. Someone Jason was a fool to let go.<br /> Who are you kidding? whispers the self-doubt that&#039;s been tormenting me all day, ever since I walked in on Jason and his mistress. You&#039;re nothing to them.<br /> I almost listen, almost give in to the crushing weight of my insecurity. But then my phone rings. Cody pulls it out of my purse. &quot;Jason,&quot; he says, reading the screen. &quot;Who&#039;s that?&quot;<br /> My anger blazes again. &quot;No one,&quot; I snap. I grab the phone, hit the Reject Call button, and toss it back in my purse. Jason, and not in a good way. He got his and now I&#039;m getting mine.<br /> I relax against Brock, consciously letting go of my resistance. &quot;That&#039;s my girl,&quot; he whispers. His hand slips inside my shorts, then under the elastic of my panties, his fingertips teasing the curls above my cherry.<br /> Now that I&#039;ve decided not to fight it, I&#039;m impatient for more. &quot;Touch me,&quot; I whisper back. &quot;Do it.&quot;<br /> <br /> There&#039;s a car I don&#039;t recognize parked in my dad&#039;s driveway, a white SUV next to his black one. The guys exchange a glance, but don&#039;t say anything. We all get out, and Cody retrieves my suitcase while Brock says to the driver, &quot;Wait here — we&#039;ll be back in a few minutes.&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s okay,&quot; I say. &quot;You don&#039;t have to come in with me.&quot; My dad may not have x-ray vision, but I can&#039;t shake the feeling that as soon as he sees us together, he&#039;ll somehow know what just happened.<br /> &quot;Just need to ask him a question,&quot; Brock says, but there&#039;s a twinkle in his eye that fills me with trepidation. He and Cody follow me up the sidewalk, close behind me as if they&#039;re afraid I&#039;ll slip inside and lock the door on them. They might be right.<br /> My body hasn&#039;t stopped humming from those amazing orgasms, and I mentally cross my fingers that my face is blank enough to protect me. Since Dad&#039;s expecting me, I open the front door without knocking, the twins still right behind me.<br /> The entryway opens into the living room, with a hallway branching off to the left that goes to the bedrooms, and a doorway on the right that leads to the kitchen. Since the living room is empty, I turn into the kitchen — and stop so fast the brothers bump into me.<br /> My dad&#039;s there, and so is a woman I&#039;ve never seen before. Their arms are around each other; his hands are on her hip. And they&#039;re pecking like there&#039;s no tomorrow.<br /> I haven&#039;t been this shocked since the day I was ten and came home to find my father crying in the living room. Even catching Jason this morning was less of a stunner. My voice is stuck in my throat. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d say anyway.<br /> Brock comes to my rescue by clearing his throat loudly, breaking up the makeout session. My dad&#039;s head whips around. &quot;Megan!&quot; he says. He looks confused — understandable, with the Beast Brothers at my back — but also a bit guilty.<br /> &quot;Hi, Dad.&quot; I find I can speak now that the silence has been broken. &quot;I did tell you I was almost here.&quot; His guilty look increases, and a small part of me is glad because it helps me conceal my own feelings of self-reproach. He comes over to give me a hug, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close. When I called this morning to say I was on my way, he didn&#039;t ask any questions; something in my voice must have warned him it wasn&#039;t the time. All he said was, &quot;I&#039;ll be here.&quot;<br /> His unwavering support steadies me, even as the contrast to Jason&#039;s betrayal is like a shard of glass in my heart. I squeeze him tighter, overflowing with love and gratitude, but his next words shatter the mood.<br /> &quot;Vivian stopped by after we spoke,&quot; he says. &quot;Vivian, I&#039;d like you to meet my daughter Megan.&quot;<br /> The woman comes forward, hands outstretched. &quot;It&#039;s wonderful to meet you, dear. Your father&#039;s told me so much about you.&quot;<br /> My first thought is that she looks nothing like my mother. I still have memories of my mom, and lots of old photographs. Not to mention mirrors. I have my mother&#039;s auburn curls and curvy build, whereas Vivian is blonde and slender. I&#039;m relieved that there&#039;s no resemblance; I&#039;m not sure what I would do if my dad started dating a lookalike.<br /> Her expression, though, puts my back up. Maybe it&#039;s my imagination working overtime, but the little smile playing around her lips reminds me of Jason&#039;s mistress. He threw her out this morning when I caught them together, but she smirked at me while she strutted out of the house, as if she&#039;d won some kind of victory.<br /> I want to smack Vivian&#039;s smile right off her face — which is crazy and wrong. My dad isn&#039;t cheating; he&#039;s entitled to be happy.<br /> I should be happy that he&#039;s met someone after so many years alone. But I&#039;m not. Shoving aside thoughts of what that says about me, I force a smile and say, &quot;It&#039;s nice to meet you.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s when everything goes from awkward to totally insane.<br /> Because Vivian looks at the twins and says, &quot;Hello, boys. What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> And Cody and Brock say, &quot;Hey, Mom.&quot;		Cha114		9	https://facebook.com/61553929473251	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Olivia stood in the rain before Carter Manor, looking at the tall, lanky man before her. He stood under the porch, his deep, dark eyes as cloudy as the night sky. His eyes gleamed with indescribable emotions as he looked at the disheveled Olivia.<br /> After a moment, he took out a bank card and a plane ticket from his pocket and threw them at her. He said coldly and ruthlessly, &quot;Leave and don&#039;t come back!&quot; With that, he turned and went into the house.<br /> Olivia watched him while shivering. She had always known that Nathan hated her! Her heart felt empty and chills ran down her spine as the rain poured down heavily. After some time, she sadly picked up her few belongings and walked away.<br /> There was a crack in the bedroom curtains on the second floor. Nathan watched the thin figure gradually disappear in the heavy rain. His fists clenched tightly at his sides, and he punched the window...<br /> Emma stood at the door with a glass of water. She wanted to come in, but she unexpectedly witnessed this scene instead. A cold, bitter expression flashed in her eyes! She resented that Nathan had given Olivia money to send her abroad. Why is he still secretly watching her from a distance in the study? Olivia is such a lowly w*nch. What&#039;s so good about her? A slightly cruel expression surfaced in Emma&#039;s eyes...<br /> Half an hour later, Olivia walked ahead in a daze on a dark, empty street while dragging her luggage. Suddenly, a motorcycle appeared in the distance and quickly approached, snatching away what little belongings Olivia had left. She fell to the ground and was dragged and rolled a few times. As a sharp pain shot through her body, her vision faded to black. Darkness completely enveloped her, and she entirely lost consciousness!<br /> Five years later, a graceful figure sat in the general manager&#039;s office at Horizon Ventures&#039; headquarters in Germany. She had delicate features, and she carefully swept her eyes over the documents in her hand as she sat at a top-notch, African redwood desk. She worked efficiently as she scanned through multiple lines of words effortlessly.<br /> A faint sandalwood fragrance lingered in the air, and a cup of coffee was beside her. She was in a limited edition haute couture suit that outlined her slender figure. It had just debuted at Paris Fashion Week.<br /> With her hair pulled into a high bun, she looked somewhat relaxed yet experienced. She had makeup on, and she looked very charming. Although beautiful, elegant, and dignified, she was also aloof and unapproachable. She wasn&#039;t one to be messed with!<br /> At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door. Olivia&#039;s assistant, Benjamin Hayes, hurriedly entered and said anxiously, &quot;Something&#039;s wrong, Ms. Olivia. Your son has run away from home again!&quot; Olivia frowned at him, sounding slightly displeased. &quot;Why are you panicking? It&#039;s not his first time running away. He&#039;ll be back soon!&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not...&quot; Benjamin stomped his foot in frustration. &quot;It&#039;s different this time. He went abroad and even took Mr. Valtor with him!&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you say?&quot; Olivia&#039;s face turned cold as she put down the documents in her hand. &quot;Where did they go?&quot;<br /> &quot;They went to Emberfall in Wirthon,&quot; Benjamin quickly replied and handed his phone to Olivia. Two dots blinked on the screen, marking Liam&#039;s current coordinates! &quot;Does he think he&#039;s invincible?&quot; Olivia had an unpleasant expression. She immediately took out her phone to call her son, William, who&#039;s usually nicknamed Liam.<br /> An automated voice quickly rang on the phone. &quot;Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable...&quot; Olivia was dumbstruck. Her eyes darkened, and she had a cloudy expression. Why did they go to Emberfall? What is that kid up to?<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Child&#039;s Blackmail<br /> Her mind whirled for a moment before she said calmly, &quot;Book a plane ticket and bring him back immediately.&quot;<br /> &quot;Understood,&quot; Benjamin answered and left.<br /> At that moment, the young Liam sat in a café across the towering, imposing Carter Group in the city of Emberfall in Wirthon. The child sat by the window, swinging his legs leisurely. A laptop was in front of him, displaying a dazzling array of code on screen. Mr. Valtor sat beside the boy and looked at him in admiration.<br /> It was rumored that Carter Group had the safest security system in the world. Ordinary hackers couldn&#039;t breach their defenses at all. But now, Liam was treating it like child&#039;s play as he silently breached each layer of defense. The boy was only a little over four years old but extraordinarily smart!<br /> &#039;Ding.&#039; At this moment, the web page showed that he had successfully breached the system. &quot;Yay, done!&quot; Liam cheered happily and clapped. Mr. Valtor leaned over. &quot;You&#039;re so fast!&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course! Mommy taught me this system. It can even breach Xenava&#039;s defenses. Although Carter Group has powerful defenses, it can&#039;t stop me!&quot; the boy said proudly. He slid off the chair, picked up his small backpack at the side, and walked away after saying, &quot;Mr. Valtor, wait for my good news. I&#039;m going to find my dad!&quot;<br /> &quot;Go for it! All the best!&quot; Mr. Valtor trusted the boy&#039;s ability and wasn&#039;t worried about him.<br /> Liam then crossed the street and entered Carter Group. Once inside, he headed to the president&#039;s private elevator, which required a fingerprint and passcode. He felt a faint anticipation as he went forward to crack the software.<br /> I&#039;ll meet Daddy soon! I wonder if Daddy will be surprised or happy to see me! Lost in thought, he successfully cracked the password. He eagerly stepped into the elevator, ascending to the top floor.<br /> Nathan had just finished three conference calls in the meeting room on the top floor and was massaging the bridge of his nose wearily. His refined brows were slightly furrowed, and he had an unpleasant expression. His devilishly handsome face looked even colder than usual.<br /> His assistant, Ethan Thompson, handed him materials for the next meeting and asked concernedly, &quot;Mr. Carter, don&#039;t you want to take a break?&quot; The company had been busy lately, and Nathan was a workaholic. When he was swamped, he worked tirelessly like a machine. As Nathan&#039;s right-hand man, Ethan was also working round the clock. He felt like he didn&#039;t even have time to catch his breath!<br /> Nathan took the documents, waved his hand, and said coldly, &quot;No need!&quot; He had meetings all day today, including two global conferences in the evening. He didn&#039;t have time to rest. Ethan was dumbstruck and could only continue working helplessly.<br /> At that moment, the conference room door opened. Nathan&#039;s secretary, Fiona Agers, came in, flustered. She reported, &quot;Mr.… Mr. Carter, there&#039;s a child outside who wants to see you. He said... he&#039;s your son.&quot; Nathan hated to be disturbed while working. He was highly displeased by how his secretary had burst in anxiously. Moreover, what she said was so absurd. Nathan&#039;s face darkened almost instantly.<br /> Ethan was also briefly stunned. He berated Fiona. &quot;Ms. Agers, what nonsense are you talking about?&quot; Mr. Carter isn&#039;t even married. How can he have a son?<br /> &quot;I... I...&quot; Fiona trembled with fear and dared not speak.<br /> However, a small figure emerged behind her, his shiny eyes looking at the people in the room.<br /> His gaze quickly locked onto Nathan, and he ran over excitedly. &quot;I found you! This is great! Daddy... we finally met!&quot; The little boy pounced on Nathan and tightly wrapped his arms around the man&#039;s legs, beaming.<br /> Nathan was dumbstruck. He gazed at the child dangling from his leg and was stunned. He didn&#039;t know how to react. Ethan&#039;s eyelids twitched, and he instinctively wanted to pull the child away. His boss wasn&#039;t fond of strangers touching him. However, his hand froze mid-air when he saw the child&#039;s face.<br /> The young child had delicate, refined features. His cheeks were soft and supple, and his dark eyes were as bright as the stars in the night sky. His dazzling, animated gaze made him look lively yet wise beyond his years. His appearance surprisingly resembled Nathan!<br /> Ethan was somewhat perplexed and astonished. &quot;Mr. Carter, this...&quot;<br /> Nathan finally snapped back to reality when he heard it. His brows furrowed, and he was utterly displeased. &quot;Why are you just standing there? Get rid of him! Make his parents come to collect him. Who brought him here? Throw him out at once!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ah... Alright!&quot; Ethan was surprised, but he came to his senses and felt like his rational self again. Mr. Carter has no interest in women. How could he have a child? I must&#039;ve been out of my mind to think this is Mr. Carter&#039;s son!<br /> Ethan moved forward quickly to pick the boy up. &quot;Boy, where&#039;s your family? You can&#039;t play here! Come on, I&#039;ll take you out of here...&quot;<br /> The child unexpectedly held on tighter to Nathan&#039;s pant leg. He shook his head and said, &quot;I&#039;m not leaving. Nathan Carter is my Daddy! It hasn&#039;t been easy to find Daddy...&quot;<br /> The boy seemed slightly aggrieved. He looked at Nathan&#039;s cold expression and spoke in a babyish voice. &quot;Daddy, my name is William Monroe. You can call me Liam. I&#039;m four years and three months old! I&#039;m your son! I did a DNA test. Take a look if you don&#039;t believe me.&quot; As he spoke, he let go and swiftly retrieved a piece of paper from his backpack before handing it over.<br /> Nathan didn&#039;t reach out to take it. He found it absurd that a child had inexplicably appeared out of nowhere and claimed to be his son!<br /> Ethan felt a shiver run down his spine. He couldn&#039;t help but think to himself. What an elaborate scam. This boy is so good at blackmail. He even provided DNA evidence. It must be fake, right? Ethan quickly glanced at the document out of suspicion. To his surprise, Nathan&#039;s information was accurate, including his blood type and age. The probability of paternity was 99.9 percent!		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1011491	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526154	1726031132		455		751998607061028	1	8.0071975526669E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106763708395874		0	Little Dude Skeletons TM			6572556588478					NONE	multi_images					1711733978	1.0676370839587E+14	Little Dude Skeletons TM	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434408235_1467861674136947_9134742487070419678_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=gRkVEDk0StwAb6jzMKE&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfD7w-GKQVZR_uKwKvYp_mT8ScZ3TQWImTZd2McmAQO1Xg&oe=6618CB83	person_profile	0					0	3	⚠️Warning⚠️<br /> ⚠️ Some pictures are graphic.⚠️ <br /> ⚠️Trigger warning ⚠️ <br /> <br /> 💜Before we get started with the 2024 season.. I just wanted to address this.…… I am not ignoring you I am just #deaf in my right ear. I can’t hear certain tones exsp when fans, fridges are going, or in crowds of people. This actually causes me to get tired so easily… Maybe because it takes more work to be alert, stay safe, and be able to communicate with others🤷🏽‍♀️. I have made many people mad in public thinking I am being rude and blocking ways or ignoring them 😬. I promise I am not ignoring you. Also I would like to address my RBF I permanently have now 😂 I am not as mean as I look you can totally talk to me I just look perma pissed off from the shooting damaging my facial nerve. I shouldn’t laugh but #HumorHelps ya know. <br /> <br /> 🦴The pictures below are form least graphic to worst so if you don’t want to see you don’t have to. <br /> <br /> *Bullet extraction… Yes the picture is of the bullets they removed from my skull. I still have fragments lodged in my skull<br /> <br /> *Complete inner ear extraction.<br /> <br /> *Facial Nerve decompression.. Some of the nerves came back but rewired wrong. I have to clench my jaw to smile. Most annoying of all my sweat glans or something wired itself to my eye and nose 🙄… Soooo that means when I get hot or the temperature reaches 75 degrees out my eye and nose just start running. It’s the most annoying thing EVER!! OH and having this issue during Covid-19 was a damn cures.. I always had to explain myself… I am not sick then have to explain the whole story which lead to more questions… Which is why I made the QR code to hand out. It’s just easier that way 😂😂<br /> <br /> *CSF leak seal… Bullet pierced the membrane that holds all my brain fluid in. For 3 months I had to carry around paper towels so everytime I moved positions it would come dripping out of my ear. It was a very uncomfortable feeling. <br /> <br /> *Skin graph from my belly to fill the CSF leak. <br /> <br /> *Gold implant in my eye to help close my eye when I blink. My body went into I guess it’s own protective mode and now my eye goes up when I close it because my eye can not close fast enough or hard enough to protect it properly. <br /> <br /> *BAHA Implant. They put a permanent hearing device in the hearing bone in my skull. When the device is connected it takes all the sound on the right side of my head and transfers to my left ear. I can hear but I do not know where the sounds come from. So I look around trying to locate where the sound is coming from. <br /> <br /> Photos below:<br /> *Those are the bullets that were extracted from my skull. <br /> <br /> *That is a X-ray of my skull with the bullet fragments that still remain. <br /> <br /> *That is the actual Bullet hole about 7hrs after I was shot. <br /> <br /> So all of you that are taking the time to share my story, my page, or purchase from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LittleDudeSkeletons">Little Dude Skeletons TM</a> thank you! You are helping me on my healing journey and learning the new me. <br /> <br /> #domesticviolenceawareness<br /> #domesticviolenceprevention<br /> #domesticviolencesurvior<br /> #gunviolenceawareness<br /> #braininjuryawareness<br /> #ptsdawareness<br /> #DeafnessAwareness<br /> #RecoveryJourney<br /> #healingjourney		Little Dude Skeletons TM		1265	https://facebook.com/LittleDudeSkeletons	0								1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011494	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526154	1726031132		455		284724117905370	1	9.4456559030503E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	264413910092107		0	Nonna's Everything			120206695353190227		nonnaseverything101.blogspot.com	Apply Now		NONE	carousel	Nonna's Everything		https://nonnaseverything101.blogspot.com/		1712504575	2.6441391009211E+14	Nonna's Everything	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436405875_3110893549044002_4372681394999636869_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=TOk-iYO2JYkAb4ILrxm&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDZAJlPJR_SBkJw-f05Pv4N8da23XAti6Ig8CVMgQxHtA&oe=6618D729	person_profile	0	Nonna's Everything	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436382923_1132578174835917_8523113156653755742_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4n4xgd2ArQAAb5dXQlK&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfApmz7Fzjg1xLS5So7cIeNyUsYlQGCIFYGco9rkrWlGQw&oe=6618DACC			0	3			Nonna's Everything		1	https://facebook.com/61557933306202	0		APPLY_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011517	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031132		455		436377768777474		9.2541790898126E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428381050608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 (sciatic nerve pain) vitamin all adults must eat?	What is Causing my Sciatic Nerve to Hurt?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/emnojairdwhy/?&ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=f88c7dd6-9344-43d6-81b1-c3bbbbb1cd9e&lpid=2ef8ebbe-4c68-4bbf-94a5-67321411d0dc		1712495402	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434080299_217430528121510_6013565928717772086_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qMambuhpgEEAb4R6RJL&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfC1RCJdzac59IkGTx3LhEnh9bgHdgaK1nlJjVKc4S7xCg&oe=6618F64C	person_profile	0					0	3	&quot;𝐈𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 “𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧” 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬...𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤&quot; 🤯🤯		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011561	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031132		455		885561046589987	12	1.9081590896025E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428287850608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/sdbem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=fee2f2c2-08d7-4d00-976d-5a8fe0d30de6&lpid=ccc0baa8-4a21-411d-8773-b5ae737d5d4c		1712495331	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435480834_937387184785771_432635182732894067_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=p5wlKK_8ALoAb4CVAUG&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAiGZaxRaC5Qo838wyBWUmdqcLTMRXYL8m_Y3ky-fvKoQ&oe=6618F97C	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435405012_928223815456942_8556988504942413716_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=BzdE4X_kbk8Ab7EK5xD&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCG8NXGmiJgxIN9KrU6lFlXMaJATqX7SuWvbsnpecBLqg&oe=6618F215			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011568	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031132		455		985098102951558	12	3.3135939889267E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428521850608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate searing (sciatic nerve) discomfort?	best vitamin to alleviate searing (sciatic nerve) discomfort?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemtestis/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=e0144e1a-1c79-48ac-b140-9ea59770e04a&lpid=71d316f0-f587-4361-8939-2407d2549662		1712495588	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434017700_3689286228012487_8352174473310179148_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Z3y69qbIsDEAb7u1-rx&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBDqHyBJIaSwkIGXOoLX0lPv6og89s64cjUNR3eELLj_A&oe=6618C814	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434027292_1141753180159781_7452891347756244631_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=UG4AA6GMf6sAb669JWg&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAUuvUSA0DLhcgSOcXodupsHonDCFTM2hpwF61gSb4S4w&oe=6618D33E			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;<br /> <br /> My burning sciatic nerve pain down my back and left leg, has been killing me for the past few months. <br /> <br /> It has been bad. Really bad. I was at the end of my rope. <br /> <br /> I always would get afraid I was going to need to get surgery - it drove me nuts trying to figure out how to stop thinking about it because that&#039;s all I did was think about it. And I really think that made it worse<br /> <br /> Then I found my guardian angel - Abby. Ok, she is really just a friend of a friend and we were at a backyard get-together.<br /> <br /> It started out weird.<br /> <br /> “If I helped you find relief from all your pain and then you got to go for long walks again, would you send me a thank you card?”<br /> <br /> I was really interested. Obviously. She had sciatica and had found relief. That’s all I wanted.<br /> <br /> “It was this video I found - real dramatic stuff - and some bizarre experiment…”<br /> <br /> She went on a little.<br /> <br /> “I guess what finally convinced me to give it a try was that major hospitals like Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Rochester Medical Center have put their reputations behind recommending some of the ingredients for sciatica sufferers.”<br /> <br /> “I’ll send you the link but it’s entirely up to you. There is a guarantee and it is all natural.<br /> <br /> After you watch it you can decide not to try it and leave things in your life like they are now. <br /> <br /> Or you can decide to try it and begin the countdown to when the relief starts. Sound good?”<br /> <br /> Well, I watched the video - that night - and well, it has been like a mute button. Relief, calmness.<br /> <br /> I want to cry, I am so happy. <br /> <br /> I can finally stand long enough to cook myself dinner. <br /> <br /> I tracked down her address and sent her that thank you card last month.<br /> <br /> I recommend this to anyone who is suffering like I was.<br /> <br /> There was something Abby said that day that has stuck with me to this day. I’ll leave it with you.<br /> <br /> “My dad always said there are two types of people in the world. Those who look for reasons why and those who look for reasons why not.”<br /> <br /> The link is below. Just click to watch more. 👇		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011576	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031132		455		1407129283508415		9.0477440801469E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428564150608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemairte/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=8e2544aa-c1b5-49c7-9eaf-019a7c212754&lpid=bce297e6-7ca7-4125-9c5a-16dd023ae6f2		1712495617	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434599552_385048277685378_3489067775358752614_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=fGi2jjcIabYAb61GLU6&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAlSTyGVWfNVkfXBeS1wUyo5vyK9pLwlhJ7CRcQfr4pSQ&oe=6618FA11	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434952539_1764888207331859_1481933278021455703_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_yPw0hx9hWsAb7Iy6z-&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfD0ahLlb_Erzr9OptjLaTvIO-My8lhApRIJe-E9s4QasA&oe=6618EC1D			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011578	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031132		455		1599673110873408		9.0477440801469E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428560730608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemairte/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=8e2544aa-c1b5-49c7-9eaf-019a7c212754&lpid=bce297e6-7ca7-4125-9c5a-16dd023ae6f2		1712495614	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436235550_2112901265739854_4442084428459793892_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LR3S7eZTJP4Ab5iaGId&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfC0q3pNY1tzZeyG5veNb-p_dtfXaouLrdI4QQfXNDJwag&oe=6618FA1B	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434560773_402908722693633_4445810668220663715_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=3YWPg9q1HecAb7tHR0K&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBotuZSuWOJHO7toEJx2TWHZvGxyOJBwotOAzU_XTW4UA&oe=6618D31A			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011630	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031132		455		948034200052980	1	3.9229120039291E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	105070915867339		0	The Nerve Brand			120208595942630594		thenervebrand.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Start Your Neuropathy Healing Journey	Stop the Pins & Needles Burning from Neuropathy.	https://thenervebrand.com/pages/neuropathy-listicle		1712501137	1.0507091586734E+14	The Nerve Brand	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436237243_1431967807526021_4725955147227006473_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=y2SIoZMfhncAb4GVbBW&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDqAJfV1VLuhX4qB50IG2NwxjLkk3_vyef41YpHnDNoCQ&oe=6618D995	person_profile	0	Blake the Neuropathy Guy	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435424500_413239611337170_4230754204205887799_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2wuXzLy-6iQAb7gVh6f&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDWPd_uFzV2vfG_sbMRWnn6NXWuNf_9quF0mBIA_fXjTg&oe=6618D0EA			0	3	Say Goodbye 👋 to Neuropathy Pain! - Introducing the Neuropathy Blend Superfoods Daily Powder<br /> <br /> Do you suffer from the pins and needles feeling that<br /> <br /> and the constant discomfort that comes with neuropathy?<br /> <br /> The scientifically formulated greens powder is packed with nerve-healing nutrients such as Alpha Lipoic Acid and Lion&#039;s Mane that will help your long-term neuropathy recover.<br /> <br /> But that&#039;s not all. Our daily neuropathy blend also supports your day-to-day gut health with specialized enzymes and probiotics.<br /> <br /> We&#039;re so confident you&#039;ll benefit from the Neuropathy Blend<br /> that we offer a 60-day money back if you aren&#039;t satisfied.<br /> No questions asked.<br /> <br /> Get back to enjoying life, like the thousands of others who gave our neuropathy blend 5 stars.<br /> <br /> Try our Neuropathy Blend today and begin your recovery journey!		The Nerve Brand		1305	https://facebook.com/thenervebrand	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011596	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031132		455		1561418074424598	17	3.095095418398E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428301600608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 1 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧?	What is Causing my Sciatic Nerve to Hurt?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/t2bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=d7a9e36f-52c1-4c0f-8320-d63576cfd018&lpid=2b034f08-a6a0-4d9e-a1ea-de7b605792e3		1712495324	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434565593_752217907017424_3227867504518931500_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=WjK76UXwBXcAb4I_ceS&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCUVqrhN9PNtbwyNDS6iRqFvgFb2k0b81_ed4mfWKEyfg&oe=6618F715	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423480628_3684540391864900_8169506833010020802_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=hojvVWk5BPYAb5dNr4s&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBuUSs7oythPZvkKNVInp-pk2NRSCVjghwxaPkxBkJr_Q&oe=6618D02D			0	3	&quot;𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟔𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?&quot;<br /> <br /> Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs…<br /> <br /> Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a &quot;disc bulge&quot; or &quot;disc degeneration&quot;... <br /> <br /> But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required.<br /> <br /> Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011601	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031132		455		796781569137320	1	3.292713334363E+15		1712473200	regular_page		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	1	127004877173198		0	Carolina West Nerve and Disc Clinic			120206166586320356		fb.me	Learn more		NONE	image	$49 Neuropathy Relief Package including Thermal Imaging		http://fb.me/		1708546717	1.270048771732E+14	Carolina West Nerve and Disc Clinic	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428667734_1440207213244375_670858624171835763_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=CkZK8W0zboYAb5rf87Y&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfD4VG8yEq9Ga_ghV0GAy5Rplq74b_M_nARPmHswqRRVzg&oe=6618E67D	person_profile	0	Carolina West Nerve and Disc C	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428696742_4443324072559706_5326450311188468439_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rup2GR84myIAb7Rr4Rj&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDMBnWCAJBZC32NGZ_sHWl918CDIR5S0dPusvoQwvH9pA&oe=6618CB69			0	3	SIMPSONVILLE / GREENVILLE:✨Find Neuropathy Relief With Our 100% Natural Program!✨<br /> <br /> Our revolutionary Neuropathy Relief Program delivers fast &amp; lasting results for our patients in a completely natural way. More importantly, this breakthrough program can even help heal the body!<br /> <br /> 👉Click Learn More or Call 864-399-1990 to Claim Our $49 Neuropathy Relief Package including Thermal Imaging!👈 Start living a pain-free life!<br /> <br /> Limited spots available.		Carolina West Nerve and Disc Clinic		56	https://facebook.com/61553962223677	0		LEARN_MORE						1708675200		View Edit Delete
1011600	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031132		455		1773880093096231	17	1.805803269918E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428396960608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 vitamin at walmart for sciatic nerve pain?	#1 vitamin at walmart for sciatic nerve pain?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=6a19fe51-93ac-454a-8a38-5757dd3b3bde&lpid=4555d55a-4277-48db-8aa2-c49d333c34ff		1712495422	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435923060_943390237285711_7430211824521801430_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jYsCi6zCMW8Ab7wd1vb&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAuQNSKz0e2zk3sMQJSmTXAZAvPuQCa_jkQVtLCxiWN-w&oe=6618E0C8	person_profile	0	Live Smart				0	3	&quot;𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?&quot; 👇		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011605	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031132		455		1856097541559767	9	3.4399546477787E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428235430608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 vitamin at walmart for sciatic nerve pain?	#1 vitamin at walmart for sciatic nerve pain?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestvitvidemnojv48panbest/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=731ba192-3bec-4971-931a-4527ace0a921&lpid=3e7605c3-3cc1-4e96-8659-577eaa9c0b28		1712495267	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435495723_1621872208587389_4859935154313968336_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=bMUak_Juz_8Ab5ZRL-E&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfD4E6nH6FQp8FJ7KaEIc6WCUhpOYWLPrS58nlqDjdVKTQ&oe=6618D1E4	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435413735_385028087751636_2000462955085989101_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=CjPo-BwYvfkAb528DAB&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfB0ERkolyxz2RYWNwElIBXXw2CQjX10qvjyqBorPqrn1A&oe=6618D540			0	3	&quot;𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?&quot; 👇		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011633	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031132		455		3793369630984710	1	7.7753617430483E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	118621951343130		0	The Neuropathy Guy			120208595940700594		thenervebrand.com	Learn more		NONE	image	The Originally Neuropathy Gummies	Beat Neuropathy	https://thenervebrand.com/pages/neuropathygummies		1712501145	1.1862195134313E+14	The Neuropathy Guy	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435462555_792281156117249_5058645986444582251_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HzZjzYp2jsgAb5GsTRK&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDT8hcAmwwj_3_jdPUOLzdVoAgVzSQHh16o_8Y0fTQIzg&oe=6618E72C	person_profile	0	Blake the Neuropathy Guy	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435895405_928913602057357_5786605269504179658_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ybxg6ajWvcYAb7qRd1J&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDWtuPhnVKw1zZcVV5NVLjg4gBVfdvZFR4xmgRp6H3gqw&oe=6618DD45			0	3	Are you tired of the burning numbness nerve pain from neuropathy? Did you know that there is a particular nutrient that can help calm that inflammation in your nerves? There are multiple clinical studies showing that this special nutrient can calm your pins and needles nerve pain. Well, it&#039;s true, and it&#039;s helped hundreds of thousands of people, and it can help you too. This special nutrient is called Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), and it comes in multiple forms. The best version is R-ALA, which is the most bioavailable for your body to uptake. Think of ALA as a blanket to a toddler; it soothes your nerves and helps them rest rather than being inflamed and causing you pain. Luckily for you, our neuropathy gummies have the clinical dose of ALA and supporting nutrients like ginger root, lion&#039;s mane, turmeric, and more. Thousands of customers have benefited from these gummies, and they can help you too. Try today for 47% off.		The Neuropathy Guy		1046	https://facebook.com/61551485642018	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011639	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031132		455		1661540174583833	1	1.3291385410369E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	118621951343130		0	The Neuropathy Guy			120208595943270594		thenervebrand.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	The Originally Neuropathy Gummies	Beat Neuropathy	https://thenervebrand.com/pages/neuropathygummies		1712501116	1.1862195134313E+14	The Neuropathy Guy	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436234285_1460489394581635_7953231093603627738_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=31AlC7njA7gAb5pjLnV&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAUoZz-lOJW-DfXkhS7fSSApcDHyEoRivfJ5q9xjo5uTQ&oe=6618EE9C	person_profile	0	Blake the Neuropathy Guy	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435740155_788876343142164_1339744642866967273_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=XYUOG4k8kN4Ab4uesxj&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCeWNOOEFvxuIMOx_UX56rCipqcSbRxmx30uWKhgr7fug&oe=6618E22D			0	3	Say goodbye to neuropathy pain! 👋 Our scientifically formulated superfoods daily powder supports long-term nerve recovery and gut health. Try it today with a 60 day money back guarantee! No questions asked. Thousands have already given us 5 stars, join the movement towards a happier you!		The Neuropathy Guy		1046	https://facebook.com/61551485642018	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011695	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031132		455		1091239208796231	1	1.171911510648E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	485255611981498		0	Kinney Chiropractic			120205173866250395		kinneychiro.com	Learn more		NONE	video	We Are Sciatica Experts >>>		https://kinneychiro.com/conditions/sciatica		1711918843	4.852556119815E+14	Kinney Chiropractic	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432218404_1171633643840106_8390547411267800614_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=PCVp8ArGw1QAb5yi4P4&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBcKnB9hxJAtZuhD0FHzA57sBMjHOQddoiTDXhw_YntyA&oe=6618DAD1	person_profile	0	Kinney Chiropractic	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432204471_390832587119925_6509001533704760676_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=0wzEb9zj10IAb4PtSGL&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCsX1HXx-dzQOa5C0HWUe3chbTGfF0fv_3Tkd3RzIGLcw&oe=6618D771			0	3	𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲. Surely this makes sense to anyone who has suffered from sciatica pain, this debilitating nerve pain couldn’t possibly be from a small nerve. 🌋<br /> <br /> 👀 Dr. Kinney is walking us through a sciatica stretch that provides many of her patients with the relief they crave. 👀<br /> <br /> Not all stretches suit everyone. If sciatica is a chronic problem and the McKenzie exercises yield no results, contact us, and we can help identify the root cause of the pain and kick sciatica to the curb for good. 🎉<br /> <br /> #chiro #chiropractor #chiropracticcare #health #chiropractorbelmarNJ #chiropracticcarebelmarNJ #sciatica #sciaticnerve #sciaticarelief #sciaticnervepain #lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief #naturalpainrelief #kinneychiropractic		Kinney Chiropractic		803	https://facebook.com/KinneyChiropractic	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011707	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031132		455		1920413571706813		4.5082868740628E+14		1712473200	regular_page		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	1	657489381126398		0	Slightly Rude			120209846710140116		slightlyrude.com	Shop now		NONE	image	Smells Like Moms Last Nerve is on Fire - Candle	Expect 2-4 Days for us to Hand Prepare Your OrderOrders ship from California 9oz Soy Blended Wax, Hand Poured in USA Color: Natural (No Dyes), wax imperfections normal Material: Hand Poured Vegan Soy Coconut Wax Size: 9 oz.; 2.75" (W or Diameter) x 3.5" (H with lid), 9" (Circumference) Burn Time: 50...	https://slightlyrude.com/collections/mothers-day/products/keep-moms-last-nerve-is-on-fire-candle		1712454634	6.574893811264E+14	Slightly Rude	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436382735_1380734935969936_1002735919321344436_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=MAQSCc07_rAAb7RJqAn&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBMsMv6Vp-RQ_kY99od-9xIlpldjHOeJKq5hrqXxBCsBA&oe=6618E653	person_profile	0	Slightly Rude	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436140142_7320782001338105_2680137103204693809_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=dMteQlr03KAAb6rf3oB&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA7lh-NYoGW-nJb2H1BWys2lMNpKrUPxduX_b2MBNtGUw&oe=6618E170			0	3	This made my Mom laugh so hard! <br /> <br /> Smells Like Moms Last Nerve is on Fire<br /> <br /> Get your funny candle here -&gt; <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fslightlyrude.com%2Fcollections%2Fmothers-day%2Fproducts%2Fkeep-moms-last-nerve-is-on-fire-candle&amp;h=AT2GuKbpY0AHhiyzUL2G8cqEoUcn8VFB8aph6xaQ4X4y05YCEuHFttTNL5A_Rk0KsafKfv0l9K57SqaNNyvTTCYnot4DslIiBm47rHa4JEd6hI-qtD0KJ3uc98bo8NPihIFqVuH3DSLoRW1Xdgd28nFfp9_KY85n7lllNy7APP4" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://slightlyrude.com/collections/mothers-day/products/keep-moms-last-nerve-is-on-fire-candle</a>		Slightly Rude		11114	https://facebook.com/SlightlyRudeCo	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011722	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031132		455		7258330134285908		1.3894083686696E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	189959010861665		0	Nerve Protector			120204599764010442		thespringfieldherald.com	Learn more		NONE	video	¿Pies Dolorosos? ¡Prueba esto!	Este video gratuito podría desaparecer en cualquier momento. No pierda su oportunidad de vivir sin dolor.	https://thespringfieldherald.com/rt/nerves/LP3-ES/index.html		1706689033	1.8995901086166E+14	Nerve Protector	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/424708141_383850764292404_2446117298614789554_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=gCv5lbLarIcAb6ROp3x&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDgcSsIe9TYgTLen3E1ib6Hw4ODbB0lPg6J-EU5RcnfjA&oe=6618FC59	person_profile	0	Nerve Protector	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/424640326_228794220289533_3174582857638717916_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZpLo7tEJi9cAb5DIazU&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDESRGfh2QzDIsl9J2xOX8-w-UC7sFbmA7esLhKo8OhNg&oe=6618DC7E			0	3	Durante años, observé impotente cómo la neuropatía robaba el espíritu vibrante de mi madre. Cada paso que daba estaba cargado de dolor; un paseo alegre por el parque se convirtió en una prueba que temía. Su risa, que solía llenar nuestra casa, fue sofocada por silenciosos gritos de malestar, sus manos temblaban ante el temor de un agudo y repentino dolor.<br /> <br /> Los medicamentos, un cóctel de efectos secundarios y promesas, ofrecían poco consuelo. Eran simplemente curitas sobre una herida que necesitaba más que solo cuidados superficiales. Mi madre, la mujer que siempre había sido mi pilar de fuerza, se estaba desmoronando y la impotencia que sentía me asfixiaba.<br /> <br /> Pero entonces, como si fuera el destino, tropezamos con una cura—un faro de esperanza en nuestra hora más oscura. El escepticismo fue nuestra primera respuesta; después de todo, ya habíamos recorrido este camino de &#039;curas milagrosas&#039; antes. Pero había algo diferente esta vez, algo que susurraba un cambio genuino.<br /> <br /> Sin nada que perder, nos embarcamos en este nuevo camino. No fue un milagro de la noche a la mañana, pero cada día trajo mejoras. Lentamente, los temblores en sus manos se calmaron, los paseos se hicieron más largos y su risa volvió, resonando alta y clara.<br /> <br /> Como su hija, ser testigo de esta transformación fue nada menos que milagroso. Las lágrimas que ahora derramo no son de tristeza, sino de una alegría abrumadora. Esta cura no solo alivió su dolor físico; sanó a una familia.<br /> <br /> Comparto esta historia no para evocar su simpatía, sino para extender una mano de esperanza. Si la neuropatía es el ladrón de la alegría de su ser querido, no se rinda. Hay un camino hacia la recuperación, una cura que ofrece más que solo un alivio temporal—ofrece una oportunidad de recuperar la vida.<br /> <br /> Para aquellos que han visto sufrir a un ser querido, entiendo su dolor, y es por eso que les imploro que aprendan más sobre esta solución que cambia vidas. Pulse el enlace de abajo, no solo por el bien de la curación, sino por el retorno de la alegría y los momentos preciosos que el dolor no tiene derecho a robar.👇		Nerve Protector		46	https://facebook.com/61553994156274	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011743	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031132		455		798102002188989	1	1.1438478668023E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	199486753256041		0	Natalie Foster			120208307465050234		secure.medilisk.com	Shop now		NONE	video	Get Rid of Hemorrhoids in 1 Week	FREE Shipping & Money-Back Guarantee	https://secure.medilisk.com/ww/hemorrhoids-cream-article		1712172173	1.9948675325604E+14	Natalie Foster	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434564389_392314290361167_4858176784506282003_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EleiWmpZSjIAb6dILRl&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfD7jTirUdwo0kx-18qSZJhCvwmaH5aPW5bN5tXldcJCLQ&oe=6618D762	person_profile	0	Natalie Foster	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434559289_2204709306545604_3341011997259348788_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7EPxrOuC2xsAb4ABOwf&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBqJPJ1IP0Bw5CtHKwMw0LZxVo-7SITMLxA7fw7CRTBUg&oe=6618F69D			0	3	Treat 99% of Hemorrhoids From the First Application<br /> 30% OFF &gt;&gt; <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsecure.medilisk.com%2Fww%2Fhemorrhoids-cream-article&amp;h=AT2Sn_5Cycx5rOn_6MbZTJjusXCtHHpwky6lA-E4LNxL8wNwlKQKDIsjOjtfmP9h8QatMxyuSRr3C93SsNea_r1PHR7JfHkOgRTbJd4LSXWkEIP0Mlae5vr5whyFyFS0WVhEeNtmkhZpqUVOsAExRTH8ekGFUm5MsbDSCw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">secure.medilisk.com/ww/hemorrhoids-cream-article</a><br /> <br /> Without Prescription Medication, Costly Doctor Visits and Invasive Procedures!<br /> 👉 Treats Hemorrhoids &amp; Their Symptoms<br /> 👉 Prevents Recurrence<br /> 👉 Dermatologist Tested &amp; Non-Irritating<br /> <br /> Get 30% Discount Today:<br /> 👉 <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsecure.medilisk.com%2Fww%2Fhemorrhoids-cream-article&amp;h=AT15nHIFSPpPF3AD9r34azig673dUm0WDkceFXrz6zfqR2hpgCrZbHCscTj0e6p3pVTc5OGox2qL9Zd6Vlr71ddn6KP-3CoYEuJhY1cz6IGxkPeZjUC-by_lrEc2KguTlem1-F8gXWTmxMQ-FoFu4M3u2zvYA1n2X6cZRg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">secure.medilisk.com/ww/hemorrhoids-cream-article</a>		Natalie Foster		88	https://facebook.com/61556188345349	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011818	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031132		455		1599914357506393	1	4.3262419945582E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	231940946677105		0	Sheceo			120207759859190244		cdn.joylitnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Click to Read More		https://cdn.joylitnovel.com/pages/74a8fe94-ecf6-44bd-8497-5955cd3b7454.html?p0=12t5r660&p1={{campaign.name}}&p2={{campaign.id}}&p3={{adset.name}}&p4={{adset.id}}&p5={{ad.name}}&p6={{ad.id}}		1712473488	2.3194094667710E+14	Sheceo	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435426775_793160932730131_6823165661387453931_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=u0I6FJQxpnUAb6kcClf&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfARAo9kfurRdrNWq5MUtKysV6oL7ranJ2P0nfwBl4QDLw&oe=6618DA10	person_profile	0	Ruonan Ye	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435287067_384172687918809_1415975420546288627_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=bz57c76waEwAb6Uz7tT&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDFF_zV18hBVuz0TxPxaOd5SI4Eql_RrmPnMULKRVT45w&oe=6618DD03			0	3	Justin:<br /> I have a beautiful woman sitting in my lap.<br /> I don’t know her name, or what she does for a living, or where she grew up. <br /> I do know that she smells like tequila… and that tequila and I have never played particularly well together.<br /> But none of that matters to her.<br /> The only thing that matters is that I’m a pro hockey athlete, and so she’s ready to sleep with me. Which holds exactly zero appeal for me. <br /> Don’t get me wrong, I love female attention, but lately every minute of it all feels stale, like I’ve been there, seen that, done it all before and have the t-shirt to prove it. <br /> I’m not even sure she knows my name. But I’d bet good money on her knowing my jersey number by heart. I guess that’s why they call the women jersey chasers, or in hockey—puck bunnies. <br /> &quot;Justin Freakin&#039; Brady!&quot; Owen, my best friend and roommate, calls from our living room. “Get a drink and get your balls in here.”<br /> I nod and flash him a thumbs-up.<br /> “You’ll have to excuse me,” I say to the petite brunette currently running her hands down my chest. <br /> She blinks at me with lust-filled blue eyes. After a moment’s hesitation, she hops up from my lap with a frown and I slide off of the barstool.<br /> “If you want to score tonight, I’m a sure thing, cutie,” she says with a flirty wink. <br /> I rub one hand over my jaw. This joke is really getting old. “I’m good. Thanks, though.”<br /> I’m sure I sound like an asshole, but whatever. I can feel her eyes on me as I walk away. <br /> The party was already in full swing by the time I made it home a little while ago. The marble countertops are littered with empty beer bottles, most of them imported or pricey craft brews. A few bottles of flavored vodka along with fruity mixers are on the island—Owen’s attempt at being welcoming to the scantily-clad ladies scattered around the apartment—most of whom are perched in players’ laps and draped over the sectional in the living room. <br /> I probably sound like an old man at the ripe age of twenty-eight, but this is hardly fun anymore. Some nights I just want to go to bed…alone and in blissful peace and quiet. Yep, it’s official, I need to apply for my AARP discounts and hand over my man card…stat.<br /> Grabbing a six-pack of beer from the counter, I head into the living room. The guys are in rare form tonight. Winning the league championship will do that, I guess.<br /> “Is that really Justin Brady?” a redhead asks from behind me as I head through the kitchen. I’m sure I look different without twenty pounds of hockey gear on, but the cynical side of me thinks about how inter-changeable the players are for girls like her. Bragging rights that you’ve bagged a pro player is practically the name of the game. Not that being someone’s conquest has ever really bothered me before. But something about it annoys me as I weave my way through bodies. <br /> Our star center, Asher, reaches out to bump his fist against mine as I walk past. “Awesome play tonight.”<br /> “Thanks, dude.”<br /> Someone hands me a shot as I pass and I down it without bothering to look what’s in the glass. <br /> Most of the team isn’t just celebrating our win tonight. They’re celebrating the fact that the off-season has just begun and a summer break of zero responsibilities is right around the corner.<br /> Me? Not so much.<br /> I eat, drink, and breathe hockey and so the idea of six weeks without the rigorous schedule to distract me is my own personal brand of hell. <br /> I didn’t have the easiest time growing up, and the breakdown of my family only made me play faster, fight harder, take more chances—and that’s why we’re winners celebrating tonight. <br /> That said, when the two people who are supposed to love you unconditionally use you as nothing more than a pawn in their sick games, it warps your view on love. I wasn’t lovable—I knew that. I’d known that since I was six years old. And nothing had changed in the last twenty years. Women wanted me for my body, and that was fine. That was really all I had to offer anyway. <br /> I take up one half of the sofa, and work on polishing off my beer. <br /> Teddy King, one of our best forwards and a total player, is making out with a girl in the corner. <br /> “TK, get a room!” someone calls out.<br /> It’s no surprise that Owen is on the couch with two blondes in his lap. He’s my best friend, but the dude is a notorious player. “I hope you ladies are good at sharing,” Owen says over the thumping music. <br /> The blondes smile at each other, one of them turning to blink up at him. “And what will we be sharing?” <br /> “My stick,” he says, matter-of-factly.<br /> The girls begin to giggle like he’s just said the most interesting thing in the world.<br /> I roll my eyes and open another beer from the six-pack at my feet.<br /> Owen is six foot four and well over two hundred pounds of muscle with messy brown hair and the stubble of a beard he hasn’t bothered to shave since we made the playoffs. He’s one of the best goalies in the entire league, and he&#039;s fully aware of it. He’s cocky, but he’s earned the right to be. He plays it up well, and is known to be a total ladies’ man. And the girls love every bit of it.<br /> Normally I’d be doing the same exact thing, looking to blow off steam and celebrate our win, but tonight I can’t seem to get out of my head long enough to relax. I’m more than a hard stick. I’m more than what I can do with a hockey stick. But most of these people here don’t know that. Hell, I’m not even sure I know that anymore. <br /> The only person here who looks to be as uneasy as me is Owen’s younger sister, Elise. She’s standing across the room, arms folded over her chest with her lips pressed into a firm line. The three of us grew up together a few hours from here in central Washington. I’ve known her since she was a bossy first-grader with a gap between her front teeth, and always wearing those shiny patent-leather shoes with frilly dresses.<br /> Her looks, and her sense of fashion, have changed quite a bit. Her attitude, not so much. I can tell she’s pissed about how out of hand things have gotten. I’m sure she’ll be the first one here in the morning, nursing hangovers and helping us clean the apartment. There are at least fifty people here, and I know less than half of them. <br /> A few seconds later, like she’s heard my inner thoughts, Elise wanders closer and sits down next to me on the sofa. She looks so damn small in an oversized jersey and a pair of leggings. It’s strange because most girls here are dressed in tiny black dresses that barely cover their asses and too much makeup, but Elise is nothing like that. Sometimes I forget she’s all grown up, that she graduated from college last year, and is an actual adult. <br /> “Hey, E.” I raise my beer toward hers.<br /> “Hey. Congrats on tonight.” <br /> “Thanks,” I mutter after another long swig of beer. “You’re not drinking?” I ask.<br /> “I’ve had a couple,” she says, her gaze still scanning the party, almost like she’s making a concentrated effort not to look at me.<br /> I know the feeling. <br /> Normally—I see something I want—and I go and get it. It’s how I’ve always been. It’s how I’m wired. The one exception to that rule? Elise Parrish. <br /> She’s a no-fly zone. She used to be the cute kid sister of my best friend, but something shifted recently and I went from thinking of her as Owen’s younger sister to something more. <br /> This was the girl who borrowed my sweatshirts and never returned them. Took my warmest gloves and lost one somewhere between home and the ice rink. The girl who followed me and Owen around like a lost puppy all throughout our childhoods and the girl who cried during sappy commercials. <br /> I had no idea how badly I would miss all those things about her until I moved away for college. But then my life got so busy with school and exams and hockey and fighting for a spot in the pros, my fascination with Elise took a backseat, and I knew it was for the best. <br /> Still, despite my best efforts, she traipsed out of friend territory somewhere along the way, and into a sexy woman who made my body ache. It was dangerous. And my best friend Owen made no apologies for the fact that his sister was very much off-limits to any member of our team. <br /> My gaze drifts over to her again, and my breath catches. She’s beautiful, intoxicatingly so. But she’s smart too. And feisty. And she knows the game of hockey better than most of the guys, Lord knows she grew up spending just as much time at the ice rink as we did. Plus, the fact that I’m a pro hockey player doesn’t impress her in the slightest. That’s the best thing about her. I can just be myself. <br /> “How pissed off are you?” I ask, unable to hide the amusement in my voice. <br /> Elise shakes her head, the smirk on her mouth unmistakable. “On a scale of one to I’m going to murder Owen?”<br /> “Sure.” I polish off the rest of my beer and wait for her to answer, but she doesn’t say anything else, she just lets out an exasperated sigh. So I grab another from the six-pack resting on the polished wood floor beneath my feet. “Want one?” I offer her a beer, but she shakes her head.<br /> I drain half the bottle watching Asher and Teddy flirt with a group of girls on the balcony. They’re eyeing the hot tub, which I’m suddenly sure will have floating remnants of jizz in the morning. Fantastic. <br /> “Those guys better not take those bunnies in the hot tub,” Elise says under her breath.<br /> I swallow a chuckle and shake my head. “You’re good peeps, E,” I mumble, feeling the effects of the alcohol already.<br /> Elise shakes her head, a smile tugging up her full lips. “I’m the freaking best. Someone’s got to babysit this idiot team.”<br /> I study her for just a second. Long dark hair hanging over one shoulder, grey eyes that always seem to see straight through me, along with a sassy mouth that has always called me out on my bullshit. <br /> But I never let myself notice things like that about her, and I won’t start now, so I look down at the beer bottle in my hands instead. <br /> When she&#039;s beside me, all my nerve endings light up with a feeling I can&#039;t explain. <br /> I feel alive. <br /> Raw. <br /> On edge. <br /> And there’s no point in denying it–a whole lot turned on. <br /> I need to get myself in check, but instead I’m feeling a little reckless. Unsteady. <br /> “You know what will make this situation better?” I ask, sneaking one more glance at her.<br /> “What’s that?”<br /> “Vodka.”<br /> Elise shakes her head.<br /> “Come on, E-Class.”<br /> This earns me a laugh. The old nickname I bestowed on her in eighth grade still strikes a chord. <br /> “I’ll slice the lemons, you get the glasses?” she asks. <br /> My heart starts to beat faster as she grins up at me. Well damn, I didn’t know I still had one of those.<br /> I smile back. “It’s on.”		Sheceo		7	https://facebook.com/61557383786459	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011884	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031132		455		1139208890413213		1.5775165164008E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120207754717800373		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/back-belt		1711901333	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433861530_442325981480493_4594475462923170741_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9UHmUP58dTwAb4DJtts&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDLQW0LeLY81vEqTpDix2WMP2vcMMb5UYkkYsCtAa9OCg&oe=6618E088	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434476807_300858489513828_102931082485635199_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=TKNizsUiIkQAb6-xCgU&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfBYHI_LG81toUGZ4sp0msgpEG1Gf9vKZ34HROLPa2_P4Q&oe=6618CA55			0	3	&quot;Back feels so much better immediately upon putting it on. Tighten it up and keep it on a few hours. It makes a huge difference in my day and in my life. Can&#039;t say enough good things about it. Just GREAT&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Catherine H. USA<br /> <br /> Fix your sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fbelt&amp;h=AT2JLNOvyMy52u4EbAOBQqNW-ptakQRwtwBJ74WHLKl8H8z3agOOAeSsTOYe4MOG6vcYNuOkZnxedKIin9iWsc0cq5uVxM8W7o8tqGJk1ZUdnBxXBQJ5myQKPw6nMe7J7piEWLAYsbWE4DdeN3aNsw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/belt</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011891	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031132		455		819381966683766	3	1.1898126853576E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456134260566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434634	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436000064_421670337263888_5141335903199226459_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=MTdMk2qM50wAb4DVbi-&_nc_oc=AdiFHioe4zYgwAY486HkZw3g5ViZHLayGJ0YPcMla7vJ73iip2NssnaOBJAMWImUsM4&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBNqcJCQyMzCh9YuSLWfuvPekpdekshaNQ1NFKm-mm8kQ&oe=6618C894	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436419188_968295705000378_3211405400928690115_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_aid=0&_nc_ohc=hpy9UDQHNPEAb4gc7Wi&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfArQUJDyeGkxq75nxIzWu_e8XXSXRwk8m8giH3l-I0Olw&oe=6618D79A			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011903	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031132		455		952903953293669		6.7339610486753E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220167750267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203069	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426052484_240005452492185_3721291503809034841_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=j2SxJ3Ck1iAAb5gcgvI&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBhoV4X4BkK06fZE_hcJirXhkqwSW2XeH4VX-2QKbLghA&oe=6618EE62	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426044557_7207337935971489_8646018470429303158_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_I21fZ54DB8Ab4Cfsoa&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfC-wroVx6D5UlQvsOZ5npFnmyHFSRVBVOKD21K6CLZErA&oe=6618FA52			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT2WpPLVKcWsKjw43H6-HmKQzkDE7285hm0RXP-02JdxqRuCc8LzwEJKpLRfmKGbbayNJAh-7J3g91qYTmyOrwryXVaJ3eufxOa3AoOl06A8CcMmA-N5fkIfjmAJ7R9-aYaN03kjw3RQXg4ZqmEzkQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011910	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031132		455		1125252865291707		1.7774556594193E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456127910566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434612	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435409905_962173785259027_7664106718451257716_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=tJN9xuCQ4R4Ab7WqGdF&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfCHXSh5jzaHC4D5GhXQkS7ZDtaI6idrNvaZS1EwDfikiw&oe=6618CBA5	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434565495_795356515297217_4554994753977006082_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LJRLV007yesAb4EHYyI&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfCP7FoNnCO_eisexGR5EHUuiqsM7AXSD8qNsGUwaDTiLA&oe=6618E7A3			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012034	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031132		455		737755291886233	4	8.7339209786758E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000675010431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290127	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432248244_408100531832413_5947630423527634033_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7yam9BMvw4oAb4JRjz4&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAQlYNMmEEf0cSGDUyOhvbkKyR5fAQpMnH1bgtMOQcgvA&oe=6618EF57	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432307867_736927321919292_1759574351011735385_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7npjQ2edDy8Ab4gsHUp&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC9xuYj-lqX4bi3aOBzKyc9reofloZGWQZFLyjQS54ssg&oe=6618F2D9			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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1012162	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031132		455		1198160681565271	15	7.6219606587519E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	259519097238249		0	Revoget			120212614272210386		revoget.com	Shop now		NONE	video	Goodbye Hip Pain & Sciatica	FREE Shipping on Every Order – No Minimum Purchase Required!	https://revoget.com/products/improved-leg-pillow		1711410138	2.5951909723825E+14	Revoget	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434474208_779059570466802_8019342098884275567_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZDCc5g5zty0Ab5sOprp&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDMsCBLnKpMaKsFdLWpHKH7RxtDLk0U4Q6oJjgccKiRWQ&oe=6618FC03	person_profile	0	Revoget	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431546891_1233675404272312_3057039021100755130_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=xU85Pw2fI5oAb72Opne&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfC5evw9Czwl3WZzjyeFp75SIdmkAsEIQmKflr1fffqUOA&oe=6618F7A5			0	3	Side-Sleepers: Sciatica or Hip Pain?<br /> <br /> Side sleeping without proper support can cause misalignment of the spine, leading to sharp pain in the hips, lower back, and legs.<br /> <br /> Ignoring this can lead to more serious issues like sciatic nerve damage, chronic pain, and, in the worst scenario - high-risk surgery.<br /> <br /> It’s important to get the right support to prevent worsening and relieve any existing discomfort.<br /> <br /> That’s why a top physical therapist helped develop the Revoget Pillow.<br /> <br /> ✅ The Revoget Alignment Pillow is designed to:<br /> ➡️ Relieve hip, lower back &amp; sciatica pain<br /> ➡️ Prevent painful bone-on-bone rubbing<br /> ➡️ Align the spine ALL night<br /> <br /> Why not just use a ‘regular’ pillow? Two reasons:<br /> <br /> 1. A regular pillow provides some relief, but it usually won’t stay in place during your night.<br /> 2. More importantly; regular pillows are designed to support your head/neck, and not your hips, legs, or knees.<br /> <br /> The Revoget Pillow includes a soft elastic strap and is designed to fit between the legs.<br /> <br /> Within just a few days, you’ll get back to uninterrupted nights and enjoying life free of pain.<br /> <br /> 🎁 With Revoget, you&#039;re covered by our 60-Night Money-Back Guarantee. If you&#039;re not fully satisfied, you&#039;ll get your money back.<br /> <br /> Get yours now totally risk-free with up to 42% OFF → <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frevoget.com%2Fproducts%2Fimproved-leg-pillow&amp;h=AT3xBx7zis28d_tgLUeDw0LUU698HyTAcXWh5ZXO4E5pX8DBFRFmffuysvIWAxLH4DTHHBNIQSzJCe2ZgLia5ilowzwMM2eVa61tMOBcLw7RFGiL1Qq6-xjtFgl0EbDpiS6lUF3Y2w6ihw4XA15rKw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://revoget.com/products/improved-leg-pillow</a>		Revoget		300	https://facebook.com/revoget	0		SHOP_NOW						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012175	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031132		455		1493209634933652	3	4.3470704236537E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991883570556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436093	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423715645_285740024569020_7903308418999327002_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KnUTeXV87qIAb4Eix9C&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAjiXUix4oikwDUWPWdsSOEl5gNBvVhXeGSWn2kGXkOkg&oe=6618D5C7	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436035048_940719534509064_7378742693313518271_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=InXlHS0SVVkAb6aly_d&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCmH8JZC3qlrzV0rcHpzghRKo9SWjA0eKAFsdo0xoPcfA&oe=6618CAC2			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012200	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031132		455		434767489126313		2.2929574742268E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	184608988077896		0	HoriaKadi			120208448533680401		horiakadi.com	Download		NONE	image	Somatic Healing: Vagus Nerve Coping Cards for Anxiety and Trauma	Download our transformative set of 80+ Somatic Therapy Coping Skill Cards and 60 Affirmation Cards to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Learn practical techniques for emotional management and nervous system regulation, and unleash your potential for self-regulation. Each card in...	https://horiakadi.com/products/cards		1712369642	1.846089880779E+14	HoriaKadi	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434648701_3663911130550913_6431270601578518091_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KelyJzqzc60Ab6mxJXC&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCaEPlzqGu631hBy0BHJJQvDFWVvVuRs6RqC5Rl9g59gQ&oe=6618DBB4	person_profile	0					0	3	Are you facing stress and anxiety? Discover how to turn them into sources of strength with our specially crafted cards. These cards offer practical strategies for effective emotional control.<br /> Claim yours now at: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhoriakadi.com%2Fproducts%2Fcards&amp;h=AT0J9g49U-iTB7ptxncIh6VTvZ1Jz0e7f47SJlof9CW8Rz2ZlFPRVQjMDDcntLP2LmwSO0vuRYrgDRBMH3Uhzb0oyHSwpIhdF83lproltYxvf4PQdbhsLZsTvoVHhyiVrwPuPoTcAJU-XhlBnLTJcObmm6XjreN6Y52YHR1Y0xQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://horiakadi.com/products/cards</a><br /> 🔥 Enjoy a 50% discount this week!		HoriaKadi		257	https://facebook.com/kadi.horia	0		DOWNLOAD						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012286	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526167	1726031132		455		923305986157758				1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	14834722510		0	Optic Nerve Eyewear			120207097578150716		opticnerve.com	Shop Now	206	NONE	dpa	Optic Nerve Eyewear - Youth Kids Wee Peet Crystal Blue and Blue - Polarized Smoke Lens		https://www.opticnerve.com/products/wee-peet-sunglasses?variant=14036370784308		1711033170	14834722510	Optic Nerve Eyewear	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433104880_739174105025014_2180644283338057446_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=u2xEvRIekZEAb6aSAKJ&_nc_oc=AdjoJjR36iqFGZHj_AiLCEWL5MFU6Xnv06G2KjLWr-fMS30au08i4EGlOiyKZcdyPyI&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBemUAIwwM1ZwDTH209kziBmUM2Xrfo1-Yi2qCPAMZuTw&oe=6618C852	person_profile	0	Optic Nerve Eyewear	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433136506_1777934432671395_8215500300144130811_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rzrPYlBf8g8Ab6h6dD-&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCZioIJmY8fFEcEK2YRZE70HZoMqzZH34bic-gsC1Q_HA&oe=6618D7FB			0	3	See Something You Like? Get 20% Off Your First Order When you Sign Up To Our Emails.		Optic Nerve Eyewear		7683	https://facebook.com/opticnerveeyewear	0		SHOP_NOW						1711090800		View Edit Delete
1012277	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526167	1726031132		455		402854522471162	1	7.4975196395373E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	270951252920858		0	SHEFit Physical Therapy: Sheri DeSchaaf, DPT			6606823038415		linktr.ee	Learn more		NONE	image			https://linktr.ee/shefitpt		1712448306	2.7095125292086E+14	SHEFit Physical Therapy: Sheri DeSchaaf, DPT	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423716302_324671753599913_1155250887085038902_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=NHbDy88aXggAb5QPg-W&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBxDwoszVaGUkWpzMlIhrG6oZ2ww2k890DJPncc4ijfVQ&oe=6618DA05	person_profile	0	Dr. Sheri DeSchaaf, DPT	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434723909_444393571677338_239908546282141548_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=0Tj-eYELW14Ab4hbYnr&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDOIa_C8JcZ6-s7gc9B065M4cu3GjH34QfZFpHDwSSn-g&oe=6618DB94			0	3	Hip pain is super common during pregnancy, and prenatal PTs are your go-to experts to stop it! <br /> If you haven&#039;t been following this series, Hips can hurt because of muscle tightness, tension, weakness, nerve irritation, postural changes, mechanical and hormonal changes, etc... - read my prior posts for my top 3 reasons for #hippain during #pregnancy.<br /> I&#039;ll be posting some DIY pain relief tips (see my last post for the first one!) in the coming weeks, but THIS post is about my biggest tip: come see us for individual assessment and treatment! <br /> What do we do to relieve and PREVENT hip pain as pregnancy progresses?<br /> - thoroughly assess your posture, alignment, and movement strategies<br /> - teach you to use your core and hips effectively and efficiently as your body changes through pregnancy<br /> - assign SPECIFIC stretches, massage techniques, and strength exercises to help you relieve pain and improve function between sessions<br /> - apply our OWN massage, myofascial release, and joint mobilization techniques to relieve your pain and balance your body (prenatal deep tissue anyone?)<br /> - get you on a strength program that is fun, fulfilling and effective to optimize your prenatal strength, and modify it as needed throughout your pregnancy<br /> - answer ALL the many questions that arise about your body, pain and fitness during pregnancy!<br /> <br /> So stay tuned for the DIY tips, but if you&#039;re in pain now the BEST option is to come see us, your local experts, in the clinic.<br /> We are passionate about helping YOU thrive through pregnancy and beyond! 🤰👶❤️<br /> <br /> #pregnancypains #strongpregnancy #sandiegopregnancy #sandiegomom #pregnancyexercises #hippainrelief #fitpregnancy #painfreepregnancy		SHEFit Physical Therapy: Sheri DeSchaaf, DPT		755	https://facebook.com/100063475363861	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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1011538	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031132		455		454393663617765	27	7.8866788650298E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428278350608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯?	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/sdbem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=fee2f2c2-08d7-4d00-976d-5a8fe0d30de6&lpid=ccc0baa8-4a21-411d-8773-b5ae737d5d4c		1712495294	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435890553_1238932697066994_2081499031297658668_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=UjdrYTZh5wEAb52t-0v&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfDipiwc9jFB6porJU2TyhnxVSH0nP3LzcaLrWSjeXaIzw&oe=6618C805	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434562274_792014755729761_8056384566519045197_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=AThEyAus5SQAb5VeYgl&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfBodc1UOIiuhtQFYBQeFfgsstPpIcvIpHOgx4xi-93a8w&oe=6618D969			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011366	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031132		455		1129094395181787	1	6.6446861243794E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	140046759187543		0	World003			120210078652690288		b.ficsworld.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.ficsworld.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQzOTkzLzIwMjQwNDA3MTcyMDUwL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712481989	1.4004675918754E+14	World003	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435994995_2155482628158457_8067746356875229126_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qu47iNedhRwAb7bpdCs&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCPQ10c4Fc2CaaDejM2XTlv8-H046kz14v3noqodNYfog&oe=6618D1FA	person_profile	0	World003	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436237280_3768926196673661_8348428779335177575_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-njVku6Olu0Ab6pxqZ7&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAMK875tezui-dk27npmcjaiMlDuHjiT2AeDxCzzrjHvg&oe=6618D3DE			0	3	&quot;Cara,&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice. &quot;Now I&#039;d advise you to brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most feared assassin in Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov.<br /> But he called me Cara, my sister&#039;s name. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> &quot;What do you want from me?&quot; I ask, my voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; He grits out to me. <br /> &quot;On Enzo?&quot; My brows scrunch in confusion. He growls out and pulls me close to him.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> My name is Cora Fletcher, I&#039;m 23 years old.<br /> Born into a family of crime and the underworld, you can say I&#039;m quite weak, I&#039;ve never really liked this life, not since my sister was snatched from me at a very young age by my father because apparently he wanted one of his daughters to be more involved in this life and Cara fit the perfect description.<br /> I only saw her once every year for 15 minutes and I was never allowed to talk to her or even let her see me.<br /> We reunited after our parents died, of course as you can guess someone ordered a hit on their heads and they both were killed making it look like an accident.<br /> My sister Cara is the best female assassin out here in the underworld and she&#039;s married to the Don of the Italian mafia who also happens to be the best male assassin in the underworld, well basically in the Italian mafia.<br /> There&#039;s been rumors of a leader in the Russian mafia, a nameless fear, someone who many think is better than Enzo in terms of ruling and ruthlessness, the best assassin known to the Russians.<br /> In case you&#039;re wondering, Cara and I are twins.<br /> She has been the one looking out for me since we were young and when our parents died, she offered me a place to stay in her husband&#039;s mansion.<br /> I&#039;ve been here with them for about two years now, I&#039;m not really a fan of the mafia but I have no choice since I was literally born into it.<br /> My father worked with a line of trained assassins, he was well a trained assassin as well and so was my mom, so when the time came to pass down his legacy, he chose Cara which I&#039;m grateful for, he didn&#039;t have any male children but he loved us greatly.<br /> My name is Cora and this is how my story starts.<br /> ...<br /> I moan lightly trying to adjust myself and my sight because I still saw blur even after seemingly waking up.<br /> I&#039;m lying on a hard surface, it&#039;s cold and smells like blood and dirt, the whole surrounding is eerily scary and quiet, my sight adjusts to the darkness, mildly, I try to move and I realized I&#039;m tied, my hands behind my back but my legs are not.<br /> I gently sit up, the whole room starts spinning and I feel sick to my stomach, I feel like I&#039;m going to throw up any minute from now, memories from before I passed out starts rushing in.<br /> I remember the mansion being under attack and then someone breaking into my room and me trying to fight back before I was drugged, I look around and I&#039;m in some kind of basement.<br /> My skin begins to crawl, I feel eyes on me but the room is too dark to even make out anything, I squint to get a clear vision and then I see shoes in the far end of the room, brown male shoes, whoever has them on is sitting down.<br /> I move away quickly but that&#039;s a bad idea because my whole body is on fire.<br /> &quot;I thought you&#039;d be out cold for the rest of the evening&quot; the voice booms making me look up to find the strange shoes person having the voice<br /> His voice sounds unfamiliar and his accent is different from all the ones I&#039;ve come to get used to, he&#039;s not Italian, I know that for sure<br /> &quot;Who are you&quot;? I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I&#039;m thirsty.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not of great importance right now&quot; he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He&#039;s rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he&#039;s eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he&#039;s taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> &quot;The boss will see you now&quot; he mutters before standing up, I thought he&#039;d take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he&#039;s Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I&#039;m miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I&#039;m probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there&#039;s anything they don&#039;t possess, it&#039;s compassion.<br /> I&#039;m still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I&#039;ve not seen his face yet because he&#039;s still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> &quot;I must say... It was very easy getting you here&quot; even his voice is nothing compared to what I&#039;ve been hearing all my life, it has this strong authority to it, it&#039;s hard, gruff, husky and terrifying all together, I feel my skin crawl with goosebumps<br /> I don&#039;t miss the accent to which his voice is laced.<br /> &quot;For someone so protected, you were easy prey to my men&quot; he continues walking around me not letting me see his face.<br /> &quot;Who are you and why am I here&quot;? I croak out, I&#039;m afraid and I&#039;m not going to hide it, if he wanted me dead, I&#039;d have been dead, something tells me he doesn&#039;t want to kill me.<br /> He laughs, a menacing, low and taunting laugh, it has nothing friendly to it, it&#039;s the kind of laugh that sends cold chills through the body.<br /> &quot;Who I am....hmm let me see&quot; he thinks for a moment, his voice is now coming from behind me &quot;well some people refer to me as the devil, some say ghost and to many others, I&#039;m just a myth people tell their kids as bedtime stories&quot; he says with so much confidence and pride dripping off his voice &quot;as to why you&#039;re here, you&#039;re smart, you should know that by now&quot; he mutters out.<br /> His explanation of himself makes me gulp hard, I&#039;m scared out of my wits, I&#039;m not even going to lie, and he said I&#039;d know why I was here but I&#039;m coming up with nothing.<br /> &quot;What are you going to do to me&quot;? I ask my voice trembling<br /> &quot;For now, nothing. I&#039;m just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let&#039;s say I&#039;m prepping you for what&#039;s to come&quot; he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he&#039;s hidden in the shadows, I&#039;m trying hard to see him but it&#039;s impossible.<br /> &quot;And what&#039;s to come... Is not so good..&quot; he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> &quot;Cara&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> &quot;Now I&#039;d advice you brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who&#039;s never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she&#039;d take over dad&#039;s legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he&#039;s holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I&#039;m just a twin, I don&#039;t even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s talk.&quot;<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I&#039;ve heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> &quot;Whatever I tell you now, I&#039;ll only say once so be careful not to miss anything&quot; he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re here as my prisoner, and no I don&#039;t want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you&#039;ll be here for as long as I want you to be&quot; he begins still looking at me<br /> &quot;Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you&#039;ve had your fair share of taking some for your former Don&quot; he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it&#039;s like he&#039;s hinting at something but I don&#039;t know what.<br /> &quot;You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I&#039;m in a good mood, of course you&#039;ll be tortured from time to time&quot; he adds making me scared, I can&#039;t handle mafia torturing<br /> &quot;Have it in mind that I&#039;ll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband&quot; he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I&#039;m just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don&#039;t want to tell him that I&#039;m not Cara because if he knows, then he&#039;ll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I&#039;m not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> &quot;I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I&#039;ve been hearing so much about for the years&quot; he mutters out tauntingly, of course I&#039;m not her dumb, but of course I don&#039;t have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> &quot;I can say I&#039;m very disappointed&quot; he spits.<br /> &quot;Where am I&quot;? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> &quot;You should know by now&quot; he says smirking at me &quot;You&#039;re in Russia&quot; he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I&#039;m in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I&#039;m someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I&#039;m not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> &quot;Vissarion will make sure you&#039;re comfortable as much as a prisoner should be&quot; he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> &quot;If I&#039;m going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink&quot; I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> &quot;You want a bath &quot;? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don&#039;t even know what I&#039;m doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn&#039;t really a good idea.<br /> &quot;Vissarion&quot; his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he&#039;s been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> &quot;Our little wants a bath&quot; he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it&#039;s making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he&#039;s going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he&#039;s going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I&#039;ve been in this position for hours it&#039;s getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me &quot;you wanted a bath?&quot; He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don&#039;t know what he wants to do but I know it&#039;s not something I&#039;ll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> &quot;Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath&quot;? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn&#039;t even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don&#039;t even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I&#039;m definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there&#039;s a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that&#039;s why he didn&#039;t call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she&#039;s some top tier guest.<br /> I don&#039;t like the way she looks at me, like she&#039;s innocent which she&#039;s not.<br /> I&#039;ve heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she&#039;s very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn&#039;t a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she&#039;s locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don&#039;t have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I&#039;m just surprised her so called husband hasn&#039;t called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she&#039;s Enzo&#039;s prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn&#039;t Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven&#039;t even done anything to her yet, I&#039;ve been busy with handling the family that I&#039;ve not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn&#039;t expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she&#039;d put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn&#039;t tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she&#039;s probably planning something but I&#039;m not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> &quot;Any news from the Italian&quot;? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> &quot;нет&quot; he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn&#039;t going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don&#039;t even care because of he does call, I won&#039;t even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn&#039;t left yet and he hasn&#039;t made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he&#039;s trying not to.<br /> &quot;What is it Vis&quot;? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> &quot;Nothing boss....&quot; He pauses before he continues &quot;it&#039;s just that it&#039;s been a month already, I don&#039;t think she knows why you took her&quot; he says making me look at him.<br /> &quot;She does, she&#039;s just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here&quot; I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she&#039;s heard of me before, I&#039;m a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn&#039;t have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don&#039;t really live to tell the tale.<br /> &quot;Come&quot; I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn&#039;t seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven&#039;t had the time to show her just what I&#039;m capable of, she&#039;s heard of it yes, but she&#039;s never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she&#039;s afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you discussed with my cousin and I don&#039;t care, but what I do find strange is why he&#039;s soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath&quot; I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> &quot;Do you think you deserve a bath&quot;? I ask bending down to her eye level.<br /> &quot;If soaking me wet again with a bucket of water is your idea of a bath, then I think I&#039;ll pass&quot; she mutters not meeting my gaze.<br /> She&#039;s got guts talking back at me, especially with such a tone.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d advice you watch your tone with me &quot; I spit at her &quot;I wouldn&#039;t hesitate to put a magazine through your head, you are of no use to me&quot; I tell her and I see a ghost of a smile playing on her lips, why is she smiling?<br /> &quot;You won&#039;t kill me, if you wanted to kill me, you won&#039;t go through the troubles of bringing me here&quot; she voices out as if taunting me, her eyes holding an array of hope.<br /> I laugh, not a funny or genuine laugh, an empty one.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t mistake my lack of time for sympathy, don&#039;t test me , I will kill you if you push me past breaking point&quot; I mutter lowly very close to her face, I see her confidence waver and it causes me to smirk.<br /> &quot;What do you want from me&quot;? She asks her voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; I grit out to her and I see her brows scrunch in confusion.<br /> &quot;On Enzo&quot;? She asks making me growl out, I shake my head slowly before grabbing her face in a tight grip and pulling her close to me.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;		World003		206	https://facebook.com/61551640813531	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011817	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031132		455		738467445159736	1	7.1892484680254E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	231940946677105		0	Sheceo			120207759859340244		cdn.joylitnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Click to Read More		https://cdn.joylitnovel.com/pages/74a8fe94-ecf6-44bd-8497-5955cd3b7454.html?p0=12t5r660&p1={{campaign.name}}&p2={{campaign.id}}&p3={{adset.name}}&p4={{adset.id}}&p5={{ad.name}}&p6={{ad.id}}		1712473490	2.3194094667710E+14	Sheceo	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434042141_1554672968428204_1520544305692938980_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VRGrA0BZi3EAb55lDIr&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfClWnZuaBYWt23z_tLJ48rLVvbZmfcI3oiu5u7WjDfonQ&oe=6618D791	person_profile	0	Ruonan Ye	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434059086_298048023323812_7794380575922100888_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x10DvIEB7IQAb6ly_i5&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDvZo46yRfG5G_Y3nbVLhBw3Gceu6E6cHhCl_umefatgQ&oe=6618CC04			0	3	Justin:<br /> I have a beautiful woman sitting in my lap.<br /> I don’t know her name, or what she does for a living, or where she grew up. <br /> I do know that she smells like tequila… and that tequila and I have never played particularly well together.<br /> But none of that matters to her.<br /> The only thing that matters is that I’m a pro hockey athlete, and so she’s ready to sleep with me. Which holds exactly zero appeal for me. <br /> Don’t get me wrong, I love female attention, but lately every minute of it all feels stale, like I’ve been there, seen that, done it all before and have the t-shirt to prove it. <br /> I’m not even sure she knows my name. But I’d bet good money on her knowing my jersey number by heart. I guess that’s why they call the women jersey chasers, or in hockey—puck bunnies. <br /> &quot;Justin Freakin&#039; Brady!&quot; Owen, my best friend and roommate, calls from our living room. “Get a drink and get your balls in here.”<br /> I nod and flash him a thumbs-up.<br /> “You’ll have to excuse me,” I say to the petite brunette currently running her hands down my chest. <br /> She blinks at me with lust-filled blue eyes. After a moment’s hesitation, she hops up from my lap with a frown and I slide off of the barstool.<br /> “If you want to score tonight, I’m a sure thing, cutie,” she says with a flirty wink. <br /> I rub one hand over my jaw. This joke is really getting old. “I’m good. Thanks, though.”<br /> I’m sure I sound like an asshole, but whatever. I can feel her eyes on me as I walk away. <br /> The party was already in full swing by the time I made it home a little while ago. The marble countertops are littered with empty beer bottles, most of them imported or pricey craft brews. A few bottles of flavored vodka along with fruity mixers are on the island—Owen’s attempt at being welcoming to the scantily-clad ladies scattered around the apartment—most of whom are perched in players’ laps and draped over the sectional in the living room. <br /> I probably sound like an old man at the ripe age of twenty-eight, but this is hardly fun anymore. Some nights I just want to go to bed…alone and in blissful peace and quiet. Yep, it’s official, I need to apply for my AARP discounts and hand over my man card…stat.<br /> Grabbing a six-pack of beer from the counter, I head into the living room. The guys are in rare form tonight. Winning the league championship will do that, I guess.<br /> “Is that really Justin Brady?” a redhead asks from behind me as I head through the kitchen. I’m sure I look different without twenty pounds of hockey gear on, but the cynical side of me thinks about how inter-changeable the players are for girls like her. Bragging rights that you’ve bagged a pro player is practically the name of the game. Not that being someone’s conquest has ever really bothered me before. But something about it annoys me as I weave my way through bodies. <br /> Our star center, Asher, reaches out to bump his fist against mine as I walk past. “Awesome play tonight.”<br /> “Thanks, dude.”<br /> Someone hands me a shot as I pass and I down it without bothering to look what’s in the glass. <br /> Most of the team isn’t just celebrating our win tonight. They’re celebrating the fact that the off-season has just begun and a summer break of zero responsibilities is right around the corner.<br /> Me? Not so much.<br /> I eat, drink, and breathe hockey and so the idea of six weeks without the rigorous schedule to distract me is my own personal brand of hell. <br /> I didn’t have the easiest time growing up, and the breakdown of my family only made me play faster, fight harder, take more chances—and that’s why we’re winners celebrating tonight. <br /> That said, when the two people who are supposed to love you unconditionally use you as nothing more than a pawn in their sick games, it warps your view on love. I wasn’t lovable—I knew that. I’d known that since I was six years old. And nothing had changed in the last twenty years. Women wanted me for my body, and that was fine. That was really all I had to offer anyway. <br /> I take up one half of the sofa, and work on polishing off my beer. <br /> Teddy King, one of our best forwards and a total player, is making out with a girl in the corner. <br /> “TK, get a room!” someone calls out.<br /> It’s no surprise that Owen is on the couch with two blondes in his lap. He’s my best friend, but the dude is a notorious player. “I hope you ladies are good at sharing,” Owen says over the thumping music. <br /> The blondes smile at each other, one of them turning to blink up at him. “And what will we be sharing?” <br /> “My stick,” he says, matter-of-factly.<br /> The girls begin to giggle like he’s just said the most interesting thing in the world.<br /> I roll my eyes and open another beer from the six-pack at my feet.<br /> Owen is six foot four and well over two hundred pounds of muscle with messy brown hair and the stubble of a beard he hasn’t bothered to shave since we made the playoffs. He’s one of the best goalies in the entire league, and he&#039;s fully aware of it. He’s cocky, but he’s earned the right to be. He plays it up well, and is known to be a total ladies’ man. And the girls love every bit of it.<br /> Normally I’d be doing the same exact thing, looking to blow off steam and celebrate our win, but tonight I can’t seem to get out of my head long enough to relax. I’m more than a hard stick. I’m more than what I can do with a hockey stick. But most of these people here don’t know that. Hell, I’m not even sure I know that anymore. <br /> The only person here who looks to be as uneasy as me is Owen’s younger sister, Elise. She’s standing across the room, arms folded over her chest with her lips pressed into a firm line. The three of us grew up together a few hours from here in central Washington. I’ve known her since she was a bossy first-grader with a gap between her front teeth, and always wearing those shiny patent-leather shoes with frilly dresses.<br /> Her looks, and her sense of fashion, have changed quite a bit. Her attitude, not so much. I can tell she’s pissed about how out of hand things have gotten. I’m sure she’ll be the first one here in the morning, nursing hangovers and helping us clean the apartment. There are at least fifty people here, and I know less than half of them. <br /> A few seconds later, like she’s heard my inner thoughts, Elise wanders closer and sits down next to me on the sofa. She looks so damn small in an oversized jersey and a pair of leggings. It’s strange because most girls here are dressed in tiny black dresses that barely cover their asses and too much makeup, but Elise is nothing like that. Sometimes I forget she’s all grown up, that she graduated from college last year, and is an actual adult. <br /> “Hey, E.” I raise my beer toward hers.<br /> “Hey. Congrats on tonight.” <br /> “Thanks,” I mutter after another long swig of beer. “You’re not drinking?” I ask.<br /> “I’ve had a couple,” she says, her gaze still scanning the party, almost like she’s making a concentrated effort not to look at me.<br /> I know the feeling. <br /> Normally—I see something I want—and I go and get it. It’s how I’ve always been. It’s how I’m wired. The one exception to that rule? Elise Parrish. <br /> She’s a no-fly zone. She used to be the cute kid sister of my best friend, but something shifted recently and I went from thinking of her as Owen’s younger sister to something more. <br /> This was the girl who borrowed my sweatshirts and never returned them. Took my warmest gloves and lost one somewhere between home and the ice rink. The girl who followed me and Owen around like a lost puppy all throughout our childhoods and the girl who cried during sappy commercials. <br /> I had no idea how badly I would miss all those things about her until I moved away for college. But then my life got so busy with school and exams and hockey and fighting for a spot in the pros, my fascination with Elise took a backseat, and I knew it was for the best. <br /> Still, despite my best efforts, she traipsed out of friend territory somewhere along the way, and into a sexy woman who made my body ache. It was dangerous. And my best friend Owen made no apologies for the fact that his sister was very much off-limits to any member of our team. <br /> My gaze drifts over to her again, and my breath catches. She’s beautiful, intoxicatingly so. But she’s smart too. And feisty. And she knows the game of hockey better than most of the guys, Lord knows she grew up spending just as much time at the ice rink as we did. Plus, the fact that I’m a pro hockey player doesn’t impress her in the slightest. That’s the best thing about her. I can just be myself. <br /> “How pissed off are you?” I ask, unable to hide the amusement in my voice. <br /> Elise shakes her head, the smirk on her mouth unmistakable. “On a scale of one to I’m going to murder Owen?”<br /> “Sure.” I polish off the rest of my beer and wait for her to answer, but she doesn’t say anything else, she just lets out an exasperated sigh. So I grab another from the six-pack resting on the polished wood floor beneath my feet. “Want one?” I offer her a beer, but she shakes her head.<br /> I drain half the bottle watching Asher and Teddy flirt with a group of girls on the balcony. They’re eyeing the hot tub, which I’m suddenly sure will have floating remnants of jizz in the morning. Fantastic. <br /> “Those guys better not take those bunnies in the hot tub,” Elise says under her breath.<br /> I swallow a chuckle and shake my head. “You’re good peeps, E,” I mumble, feeling the effects of the alcohol already.<br /> Elise shakes her head, a smile tugging up her full lips. “I’m the freaking best. Someone’s got to babysit this idiot team.”<br /> I study her for just a second. Long dark hair hanging over one shoulder, grey eyes that always seem to see straight through me, along with a sassy mouth that has always called me out on my bullshit. <br /> But I never let myself notice things like that about her, and I won’t start now, so I look down at the beer bottle in my hands instead. <br /> When she&#039;s beside me, all my nerve endings light up with a feeling I can&#039;t explain. <br /> I feel alive. <br /> Raw. <br /> On edge. <br /> And there’s no point in denying it–a whole lot turned on. <br /> I need to get myself in check, but instead I’m feeling a little reckless. Unsteady. <br /> “You know what will make this situation better?” I ask, sneaking one more glance at her.<br /> “What’s that?”<br /> “Vodka.”<br /> Elise shakes her head.<br /> “Come on, E-Class.”<br /> This earns me a laugh. The old nickname I bestowed on her in eighth grade still strikes a chord. <br /> “I’ll slice the lemons, you get the glasses?” she asks. <br /> My heart starts to beat faster as she grins up at me. Well damn, I didn’t know I still had one of those.<br /> I smile back. “It’s on.”		Sheceo		7	https://facebook.com/61557383786459	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011439	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526154	1726031132		455		1648758172532245	1	7.1682521987000E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207550875490721		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI0MDQwNzEzNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468718	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435922262_1490878824866769_7702674997907615905_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yWVb-edK-YMAb4GE1Mn&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBHYfGTOUVqxg6gLCU7Xrjnk4z0ZUSyiN4UbI5ihr8zkQ&oe=6618FDE9	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436353049_974781967573217_4981174382909655635_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=K-UwRXC0UDwAb5qO6JX&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAqnP3VOhMtVRMAOBv3lh013mh6iFk5f8et8UKUdnmu8A&oe=6618D7CC			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. 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My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Soundscapes of Love		1	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Remember this, I&#039;m not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won&#039;t let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! I will return everything I&#039;ve been through to you bit by bit, slowly but surely.&quot;<br /> &quot;Save ... me. Five ... million...&quot;<br /> He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help.<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, &quot;Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted.&quot;<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, &quot;You really should thank the person.&quot;<br /> &quot;I found her. Here you go.&quot;<br /> &quot;A student in her senior year?&quot; A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? &quot;<br /> &quot;A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor&#039;s admiration. How intriguing!&quot;<br /> In the eyes of her teachers and classmates, Sophie Tanner was a rebellious girl with no particular skills or knowledge.<br /> Not only did she perform poorly in her studies, but she also often caused trouble, to the point where rumors about her chaotic personal life spread like wildfire.<br /> However, despite her countless negative labels, she was regarded as a treasure by the most esteemed heir of the Lombard family in Jipsdale, Tistan Lombard.<br /> &quot;Of course. From the moment I first laid eyes on her, I swore to myself that I&#039;d marry her!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> Her brows furrowed, a vague sense of foreboding welling up within her. She was tempted to change the course of her bicycle, but taking a different route would add an extra twenty minutes to her journey.<br /> Sophie grew somewhat impatient deep down, for she certainly didn&#039;t want to encounter any gory scenes on her way home.<br /> In the end, she chose to stick to her course since she knew her time was precious and didn&#039;t want to waste twenty minutes.<br /> Sure enough, five minutes later, she saw a man covered in blood lying in a corner of the alley where few people ventured.<br /> Sophie continued pedaling her bicycle forward instead of being kind-hearted and checking on the bloodied man. After all, she had no idea if the man was a villain.<br /> The man lying on the ground seemingly heard Sophie&#039;s bicycle cycling past. He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help. &quot;Save ... me. Five ... million...&quot;<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, &quot;Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted.&quot;<br /> After saying that, the man suddenly coughed violently, blood trickling out the corner of his mouth.<br /> His words successfully rooted Sophie in place. At present, she was doing quite well on her own and didn&#039;t want to encounter any more trouble.<br /> Sophie parked her bicycle by the roadside, turned back, and walked toward the man. The man, barely clinging to life, was in no condition to cause her any trouble.<br /> She crouched down and looked at the man covered in blood. &quot;Is that so? Thanks for the heads-up.&quot;<br /> Sophie merely wanted to thank him, planning to take a different route home later. She had no intention of further involving herself in matters that didn&#039;t concern her.<br /> After she had finished speaking, she stood up to leave. However, before she could even take a step, she was held immobile by the man&#039;s hand.<br /> Glancing back, she saw that the man had grabbed her foot, obviously refusing to let her leave. &quot;Save me,&quot; he pleaded.<br /> Suddenly, Sophie&#039;s attractive eyes blazed with anger. &quot;I don&#039;t want to invite trouble.&quot;<br /> The man lifted his gaze to look at Sophie, who towered over him on her feet. Although he was completely drained of energy, his hand still clamped on her ankle tightly.<br /> He knew that the girl standing before him was his hope. His men hadn&#039;t come to rescue him yet, so he had to leave that place and get to a safe location.<br /> Sophie cast a glance at the man lying on the ground. Had it been anyone else, she would never have bothered to play savior. However, despite the blood all over the man before her, his looks surprisingly aligned with her aesthetics.<br /> Upon noticing the slight flicker in her eyes, Tristan Lombard knew he had been saved. Following that realization, he relaxed his grip and promptly passed out.<br /> Looking at the distinguished man who had already collapsed to the ground, Sophie couldn&#039;t help cursing, &quot;D*mn it! How am I supposed to move you?&quot;<br /> In the end, she heaved the man up to his feet. It took a Herculean effort to hoist him onto the back seat of her bicycle. Then, with great difficulty, she took him away via an ever more isolated route.<br /> After much deliberation, Sophie decided to bring him back to her place. With practiced ease, she retrieved the first-aid kit on the shelf.<br /> She hoisted the man onto the couch in her house. Luckily, it was black, so it wouldn&#039;t be noticeable even if it got stained by blood.<br /> Sophie opened the first-aid kit, taking out the iodine and hemostatic bandages.<br /> At that moment, she couldn&#039;t get her hands on anesthesia. Anyway, he has already passed out and should be able to endure any further pain. Donning medical gloves, Sophie cut away his blood-stained shirt with scissors.<br /> The wound was perilously close to his heart, and a slight misstep could lead to severe internal bleeding.<br /> It was also incredibly deep, with the flesh visibly gaping.<br /> Despite being a staunch man, even Tristan jolted awake from the pain the moment his wound was touched.<br /> He glared at Sophie at the side.<br /> &quot;What are you doing?&quot;<br /> Sophie hadn&#039;t expected Tristan to wake up at that moment. However, considering the amount of blood he had lost, he would have been as good as dead if he still couldn&#039;t regain consciousness.<br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to die, don&#039;t move.&quot;<br /> Sophie couldn&#039;t be bothered to engage in conversation with him, not in the mood to waste her breath with him. She planned to continue tending to his wound.<br /> &quot;Ahh...&quot; The contact with his wound elicited a pained grunt from Tristan. However, that was the only sound he made. Throughout the rest of the process, he didn&#039;t utter a single sound of discomfort.<br /> He managed to stay conscious until Sophie had finished treating his wounds before passing out.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s commendable willpower.&quot; If it were anyone else, they would have been screaming in pain long ago, with so many injuries on their body. She took the man&#039;s phone out of his pocket, composed a text message, and sent it to a contact whose name caught her eye.<br /> She left him at an intersection, kindly tossing him a piece of shirt. Then, she walked away without giving him another glance.<br /> Upon receiving the text message from Tristan, Felix Northley immediately rushed to the location Sophie sent.<br /> At the sight of Tristan on the ground, he was stunned.<br /> Who&#039;s the person who is sick of living? Do they not know who the man on the ground is? It&#039;s Tristan Lombard, the most esteemed son of the Lombard family in Jipsdale! By then, Tristan had already awakened and saw Felix approaching.<br /> &quot;Who&#039;s sick of living, Mr. Tristan?&quot; Who could be so audacious? In Jipsdale, no one dares to offend him! Tristan cast a glance at the incessantly chattering Felix.<br /> &quot;Mr. Tristan, who did this to you?&quot; From the moment Felix learned of Tristan&#039;s disappearance, he had been genuinely scared to the point of breaking out in a cold sweat.<br /> If Tristan died, countless people in Jipsdale would have to join him in death.<br /> With the man in such a state at that moment, he was downright curious about just who the culprit was.<br /> &quot;The culprit employed mercenaries this time, eager to take my life. Find out who saved me today.&quot;<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, &quot;You really should thank the person.&quot;<br /> &quot;Regrettably, I have no idea who it was.&quot; Tristan also wished to know who exactly had saved him. All he knew was that it was a girl.<br /> &quot;I found her. Here you go.&quot;<br /> Felix handed a stack of documents to him.<br /> Upon opening the file and pulling out the documents within, Tristan couldn&#039;t help but frown.<br /> &quot;A student in her senior year?&quot; A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? &quot;Felix, have you been slacking off at work lately? How dare you try to fool me with this kind of information?&quot;<br /> Immediately, Felix waved his hands in denial.<br /> &quot;I know it&#039;s hard for you to believe it. I was taken aback when I first saw the information. But I&#039;ve double-checked, and it&#039;s indeed her. Moreover, she&#039;s already twenty years old.&quot;<br /> He then held a photo out at Tristan.<br /> Tristan took the photo, his eyes landing on the face on it. It was a face one could never forget—youthful, vibrant, and breathtakingly beautiful. Her eyes, in particular, were captivating.<br /> &quot;A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor&#039;s admiration. How intriguing!&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t tell my grandfather about me being injured.&quot;<br /> &quot;What if Old Mr. Lombard asks about it? Am I still to keep mum?&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t say anything.&quot; If I can&#039;t handle even such a trivial issue, would I still deserve my reputation? &quot;Let&#039;s go and meet this young lady.&quot;<br /> Sophie paid no mind to the vile condemnation behind her but continued forward.<br /> Unexpectedly, after she had walked a distance away, a black car pulled up beside her. Subsequently, the door swung open.<br /> A tall and handsome man walked up her.<br /> &quot;Nice to meet you, Ms. Tanner! I am Felix Northley. My employer, Mr. Tristan, wishes to have a word with you.&quot;<br /> Sophie took a piece of chewing gum out of her pocket and tossed it into her mouth.<br /> Felix had already opened the back car door, and Sophie got in.<br /> Upon seeing the man seated inside, she realized he was the person she saved last night.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re quite lucky you&#039;re still alive despite having lost so much blood.&quot; The expression on Sophie&#039;s beautiful face remained unchanged, and she was as nonchalant as ever. Her captivating eyes were devoid of emotions.<br /> Her words were quite blunt. Felix, in the passenger seat, widened his eyes in surprise.<br /> Even in Jipsdale, few people dare to speak to him in such a manner! &quot;I&#039;m Tristan Lombard. Thank you for saving me yesterday.&quot;<br /> Tristan handed her a business card.<br /> Without even bothering to glance at it, Sophie stuffed it right into her bag.<br /> &quot;Do you study medicine?&quot; Felix voiced the question in his mind. No only is she only twenty years old, but she&#039;s even attending a rather subpar high school. Could she really have the expertise to treat his wounds? In response, Sophie shook her head.<br /> &quot;No. My neighbor is a veterinarian. I&#039;ve helped him out a few times.&quot;<br /> Hearing that, Felix couldn&#039;t help but look at Tristan.<br /> Whoa! The high and mighty Mr. Tristan was treated by this girl as if he were a kitten or puppy. &quot;A veterinarian can also treat human wounds?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah ... all wounds are almost the same.&quot;<br /> After saying that, Sophie instructed the driver, &quot;Drop me off at the next intersection.&quot;<br /> At her words, the driver couldn&#039;t help but glance back at Tristan. The latter gave a slight nod.<br /> Upon reaching the intersection, the driver pulled over, and Sophie got out of the car.<br /> &quot;Ms. Tanner, are you sure you don&#039;t need our help?&quot; She seems to have just crossed someone she shouldn&#039;t have earlier.<br /> &quot;No, thanks.&quot;<br /> Sophie gave a dismissive wave of her hand, for she could resolve the issue herself.<br /> Before Tristan&#039;s car had even driven off, Sophie hailed a taxi and left.<br /> &quot;How cool.&quot; Felix had never seen such a cool girl, much less one so beautiful. &quot;Mr. Tristan, do you think her words are trustable?&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you think?&quot; Tristan didn&#039;t even bother to look at him. &quot;Interesting.&quot;<br /> Felix was taken aback. Is he saying that he finds this young lady interesting? &quot;Mr. Tristan, don&#039;t tell me you&#039;ve fallen for her? I admit she&#039;s beautiful, even more so than the beauties in Jipsdale, but ... she&#039;s still a high school student!&quot;<br /> Tristan swept his eyes over the man.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not old myself, only twenty-two years old.&quot;<br /> &quot;Soph, it&#039;s me, your big brother. I&#039;ve come to take you home,&quot; Caleb said warmly.<br /> Sophie couldn&#039;t help but frown. Big brother? Take me home? Where was he when I was at my most vulnerable? Now I don&#039;t need him anymore.<br /> &quot;Sophie, I truly didn&#039;t expect you&#039;d dare to return.&quot; Willow&#039;s face was filled with anger and resentment.<br /> Sophie reached into her pocket and pulled out a piece of chewing gum. After peeling off the wrapper, she popped it into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Willow, I will drive you out of the Tanner family!&quot;<br /> Sophie had no desire to say more. She turned around, ascended the stairs, and entered the room she once called her own.<br /> Willow collapsed onto the couch, seething with anger. Freak you, Sophie! How dare you utter such words? Early the next morning, Josiah personally escorted Sophie to the prestigious Jipsdale Premier High.<br /> The principal of Jipsdale Premier High, who also served as the Minister of Education in Jipsdale, held two positions and was always busy. He wasn&#039;t someone just anyone could meet.<br /> Josiah was somewhat of a notable figure in Jipsdale. He was waiting in the principal&#039;s office with Sophie.<br /> It wasn&#039;t until after eleven that Andy Langston arrived at his office.<br /> Upon seeing someone waiting for him, he immediately instructed his assistant to open the office door, allowing the two individuals to enter. After understanding the situation regarding Sophie, Andy found himself in a difficult position.<br /> There was no way they would accept a student as underperforming as Sophie at their top-tier high school.<br /> &quot;Mr. Langston, I&#039;ve never asked anyone for a favor before, but this time, I&#039;m begging you to help me out.&quot;<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, it&#039;s not that I&#039;m unwilling to help you. As you know, Jipsdale Premier High is essentially an elite private institution. Even our least accomplished students manage to get into one of the most prestigious universities. Your granddaughter&#039;s grades, I&#039;m afraid, put me in a difficult position. I suggest you consider a community college instead. I believe it might be a better fit for her.&quot;<br /> Sophie had never wanted to make Josiah beg. She stood up and left.<br /> Josiah knew that the child had a strong sense of pride, so he immediately followed her out.<br /> At that moment, Andy received a call from Felix.<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, please wait.&quot;<br /> After hanging up the phone, Andy immediately went after them.<br /> &quot;I&#039;ll accept Sophie.&quot; Andy&#039;s attitude had taken a complete turnaround.<br /> Even someone as worldly as Josiah was unclear why Andy had changed his mind.<br /> &quot;Mr. Langston, did I hear you correctly?&quot; Josiah asked for confirmation.<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, you heard right. I&#039;ll arrange a class for Sophie right now.&quot; Andy immediately called the academic head, instructing her to handle the arrangements for Sophie.<br /> Sophie didn&#039;t refuse, but she also knew that things weren&#039;t as simple as they seemed.<br /> The academic head assigned Sophie to the class with the worst performance. She handed her the school uniform and left her in the care of the homeroom teacher of Senior Class 8.<br /> &quot;Remember, our school requires students to wear uniforms to enter the campus,&quot; the academic head specifically instructed. &quot;Not just anyone can come in.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mr. Hayes, I&#039;m entrusting Sophie to you. Thank you for the trouble.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s no trouble at all. Please, feel free to head home. I&#039;ll bring Sophie to class in a bit,&quot; said Derrick Hayes, the homeroom teacher, courteously.<br /> Every parent at Jipsdale Premier High was a person of significant standing, and these teachers simply couldn&#039;t afford to offend them.<br /> The third period happened to be Derrick&#039;s class, and he arrived at the classroom of Senior Class 8 with Sophie in tow.<br /> &quot;We have a new student joining our class today. Now, let&#039;s invite our new friend to introduce herself. Please give a warm round of applause to welcome her.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hello everyone, my name is Sophie Tanner.&quot;<br /> Sophie Tanner? Upon hearing this name, the students began whispering among themselves.<br /> &quot;Is she the Sophie Tanner from five years ago? The one who was expelled from school?&quot;<br /> &quot;I think so! I heard she took a break from school, but in reality, she was expelled from our school.&quot;<br /> &quot;Is it true that she went to a small clinic for an abortion?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, back then...&quot;<br /> &quot;All right, everyone, settle down,&quot; said Derrick in a gentle tone. &quot;Sophie, there&#039;s one spot left in the back row. Go ahead and take a seat!&quot;<br /> Sophie made her way to the last row and sat down, completely ignoring the disdainful glares directed at her.<br /> Senior Class 8 was considered an average class at Jipsdale Premier High, and this class was filled with children from the elite strata of society.<br /> Their family was wealthy, and they were all fearless. After the third class ended, Queenie Lane approached Sophie.<br /> &quot;Sophie, it really is you! I never thought you&#039;d have the nerve to return to Jipsdale. If I were you...&quot;<br /> Queenie was Willow&#039;s sidekick, always had been. She was always there to assist Willow in tormenting Sophie.<br /> Sophie was older than her, and she never thought she&#039;d run into her again after taking a two-year break from school.<br /> &quot;Queenie, shut your trap,&quot; Sophie grumbled, having spent the previous night tossing and turning in an unfamiliar bed. Now, all she felt was a throbbing headache.<br /> &quot;Sophie, we&#039;re not in Horington, you know. Who do you think you are in Jipsdale?&quot; Queenie wasn&#039;t afraid of her at all. She grabbed Sophie&#039;s hand, under the impression that she remained the same submissive individual who tolerated others&#039; intimidation.<br /> A pair of attractive eyes narrowed dangerously.<br /> Following that, with a clever maneuver, she swiftly grasped Queenie&#039;s delicate hand, bending it backward.<br /> &quot;Ah!&quot; Queenie cried out in pain.<br /> When others saw the fierce determination in Sophie&#039;s eyes, they didn&#039;t dare to intervene.<br /> &quot;I&#039;ve told you to shut your trap, Queenie. Remember this, I&#039;m not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won&#039;t let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! 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My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I quickly left the hotel room, scared to see his embarrassment in the morning.<br /> <br /> One month later — PREGNANCY TEST: POSITIVE<br /> “It’s just you and me from now on my little angel.” I could never tell Logan, not with him seeing me as his little sister.<br /> “Lacey!” Logan burst into a panic waking up in an empty hotel room that morning.<br /> I didn’t expect that the next six years would drive Logan insane.<br /> He was not able to find me, the love of his life…<br /> ---<br /> &#039;Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who love beyond all faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles that nobody knows about&#039;<br /> ~ Farzana Baig<br /> <br /> Italy.<br /> Spain.<br /> France.<br /> England.<br /> Australia.<br /> There are so many amazing options but I can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn&#039;t just a vacation, it&#039;s more of a temporary staycation.<br /> &quot;Can I help you, ma&#039;am?&quot;<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> &quot;Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?&quot;<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I&#039;ve lost my qmind.<br /> &quot;Ma&#039;am...this is an airport, it&#039;s not a casino&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;I know that, sir, I&#039;m just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I&#039;m stuck on where to go&quot;<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> &quot;Let me guess, you&#039;re running away from a boy?&quot;<br /> &quot;Got it in one&quot;<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> Grown men who are mature don&#039;t do what he did.<br /> &quot;You really shouldn&#039;t let a man run you out of your own home, honey because the moment you give a man that type of power and control, it&#039;s hard to get it back&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, it&#039;s kind of hard to stay here when my fiance screwed my brother behind my back&quot;<br /> I say angrily while smiling a sad and pained smile as the guy behind the desk gasps dramatically and clutches at his invisible pearls.<br /> &quot;Oh my&quot;<br /> He says as he straightens his jacket and looks at me with a shocked and sympathetic expression.<br /> &quot;Well, if I can make a suggestion...London is always beautiful at this time of year&quot;<br /> London.<br /> I think to myself as I smile a real and genuine smile.<br /> This is the first time in four whole weeks that I&#039;ve smiled like this.<br /> I&#039;ve always wanted to visit London, England but for some reason, it just never happened.<br /> &quot;The UK has also got a lot of historical and cultural spots if you&#039;re interested in that type of stuff, not to mention their nightlife is lit&quot;<br /> He says the last bit while doing a little twerk before quickly getting himself together and looking around to see if anyone had seen him do it.<br /> &quot;Sorry ma&#039;am, that wasn&#039;t professional at all&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t worry about it&quot;<br /> I said while chuckling.<br /> &quot;It looks like I&#039;m going to London then, when does the next flight leave?&quot;<br /> &quot;In twenty minutes, ma&#039;am&quot;<br /> &quot;Great, book me a seat please, oh and make sure it&#039;s one way&quot;<br /> I say and the guy looks up at me with sympathetic eyes.<br /> He then arranges my ticket for me and books me on the next flight to London.<br /> I was so excited but I was also feeling really nervous as well, especially when I was handed my ticket and I was told what gate I had to go to.<br /> The reason why I felt this way is because this meant it was real, I was really leaving not just New York but also America, my home and right now with how I&#039;m feeling, it&#039;s going to be for good.<br /> I thank the worker who wishes me good luck as I head towards my gate and take a seat letting out a sigh as I did.<br /> The past four weeks have been super freaking crazy and stressful for me and I just can&#039;t wait to get away for a little while so that I can get over recent events, get myself together and work on myself mentally.<br /> I take a sip of my water as my mind drifts back to four weeks ago when all of this mess started.<br /> My fiance Dylan Tate and I were hosting our engagement party at the Ritz Carlton and it was supposed to be the party of the century.<br /> The Carpenter, Black and Tate families are the top three most powerful, influential and richest families in New York&#039;s elite and the fact that two of these families were joining together through marriage was a big freaking deal but I didn&#039;t care about any of that.<br /> I loved Dylan and I had loved him ever since I first set my eyes on him when I was sixteen, we were childhood sweethearts and had dated each other ever since our high school days.<br /> He&#039;s the love of my life, the man of my dreams, so when he proposed to me in Bali, the answer was a given and I couldn&#039;t have been any happier but then my whole world came crashing down the night of my engagement party, the night that was supposed to be one of the best nights of my life turned into pure hell.<br /> What happened was, Dylan had gone AWOL right before we were supposed to make the official announcement, so I went looking for him but I wasn&#039;t expecting to see what I saw when I finally found him.<br /> I found Dylan in our hotel room with my brother Luca and both had nothing on.<br /> I can&#039;t even begin to describe to you how painful it was to see the love of my life and my beloved older brother who I love so freaking much entangled the way that they were.<br /> I was so heartbroken and devastated that I didn&#039;t even stay to hear their sorry excuses.<br /> I quickly left the room and the hotel altogether because honestly, there&#039;s nothing they could say or even do that would be good enough for me to accept or even forgive.<br /> After I left the hotel, I went to a nearby bar where I drank all of my pain and sorrows away.<br /> I ended up getting so freaking drunk that I found myself in a hotel room losing my innocence to some strange guy or at least that&#039;s what I thought at the time.<br /> When I woke up the next morning, I realised the guy who I had been intimate with and gave my precious flower to was none other than New York&#039;s most eligible bachelor Logan Black who is also the best friend of my eldest brother Justin.<br /> I was in so much shock and I couldn&#039;t believe I had been with Logan.<br /> I instantly freaked out and panicked because I didn&#039;t know how Logan was going to react when he woke up and realised he&#039;d had been with me, the girl he had always seen as his younger sister and I really didn&#039;t wanna to stay to find out, so I quickly got dressed and left the hotel room.<br /> I then went home where of course, I found out I was the villain of my story because I had left my engagement party without a word and had shown up the next morning literally doing the walk of shame.<br /> My parents questioned me about where I had been? who I had been with? why did I leave? how could I embarrass the Carpenter and Tate familys the way that I did? you know all that blah, blah, blah BS.<br /> Of course, Luca and Dylan didn&#039;t say anything and they were only too happy to throw me to the wolves which broke my heart even further because they were supposed to love me, yet they didn&#039;t care and they stood there allowing me to take the brunt of the blame for last night when it was all their fault.<br /> Anyway, I took all of the abuse and all hell broke loose when I told them that the wedding was off and I didn&#039;t want to marry Dylan anymore which angered my parents, more specifically my dad who hit me for the first time in my life and he demanded or I should say he commanded me to still go through with the wedding.<br /> Even that fake piece of trash Dylan acted like a love-sick victim and begged me not to cancel the wedding and even had the nerve to say he&#039;d forgive me, you know ME for MY indiscretions, the cheeky man but I refused to budge even despite my dad&#039;s determination for it to still go ahead.<br /> I didn&#039;t wanna fight them anymore, so I let them all think they had won, so while everyone was planning the wedding of the century, I was making plans of my own to leave and get away.<br /> I really didn&#039;t want to leave because at the end of the day, my family are still my family and I love them so much but I knew I could never forgive them, especially Luca.<br /> Luca was my best friend growing up and I was the closest to him out of all of my brothers which is why this is so devastating to me.<br /> It&#039;s also the reason why I stopped myself from publically dragging Luca and Dylan out of the closet and outing them to the world so that everyone would know I wasn&#039;t the big, bad wolf in this story because deep down inside of me, I still do love them both and I don&#039;t want to hurt either of them.<br /> There&#039;s also another reason why I&#039;m leaving or I should say this was the final nail in the coffin if you will and that reason is because I&#039;m pregnant with Logan&#039;s baby.<br /> I knew my parents would flip their lids when they found out and they&#039;d either assume Dylan is the father and would use my baby to make the wedding happen sooner or they&#039;d wanna know who the real father is and if they learned Logan is the father then they&#039;d force me to marry him to save face.<br /> I didn&#039;t want either of those options, I didn&#039;t want Dylan and I didn&#039;t want Logan, I just wanted me and my baby, so I packed a bag and grabbed as much cash as I could because I didn&#039;t wanna take any cards with me in case they tried to track me down and I headed straight for JFK airport hoping to start a new life.<br /> I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the boarding call for my flight.<br /> I let out a breath and smiled as I thought to myself this is it whilst placing a hand on my stomach.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s just you and me from now on my little angel&quot;<br /> I take a final deep breath in and slowly release it before standing up and grabbing my bags.<br /> I then head towards my gate and my new life in London, England.<br /> Six Years Later...<br /> <br /> &quot;KIDS!!, BREAKFAST IS READY!!&quot;<br /> &quot;OK, MUM!!&quot;<br /> I plate up mine and the kid&#039;s breakfasts and place them on the table along with four cups of orange juice and a cup of coffee for myself.<br /> I was grabbing a few condiments for the table when my three babies came barrelling into the room with my youngest son Dayton looking like he was going to a Marvel or DC convention.<br /> &quot;Dayton baby, I thought I told you all to get ready for school?&quot;<br /> &quot;You did and I did&quot;<br /> He said cheekily and I rolled my eyes.<br /> &quot;Son, you can&#039;t wear your Batman mask and cape to school&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not? I look cool&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;Yes I know you do, son but you can&#039;t just wear it&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s the rules, Dayton, we have to wear our school uniforms and nothing else&quot;<br /> My one and only baby girl says before taking a sip of her drink.<br /> &quot;But Elijah gets to wear his Spiderman costume every day, mum&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s because Elijah is autistic, baby and the school are trying to make his school life a little bit easier and make it as comfortable as possible for him&quot;<br /> I tell him for the umpteenth time and he drops his head in defeat.<br /> &quot;Ok, fine...can I wear it after school?&quot;<br /> He asks and I smile.<br /> &quot;Of course, you can&quot;<br /> I bend down and give him a kiss.<br /> &quot;Now come and eat your breakfast before it gets all cold and soggy&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok, mum&quot;<br /> Dayton and I take our seats and my eldest baby, my firstborn Logan couldn&#039;t resist making a comment about his brother&#039;s attire.<br /> &quot;You look like a nerd, Dayton&quot;<br /> &quot;Says the one who is reading a chemistry book at the breakfast table&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s biology actually and it doesn&#039;t hurt to want to warm your brain up before school&quot;<br /> &quot;That makes no sense at all&quot;<br /> Dayton says while rolling his eyes.<br /> &quot;Actually it does, Dayton, it&#039;s just like when you go to the gym, you warm up first, right? Logan reading a book before school is like a warm-up for him to go and learn&quot;<br /> Why did that make so much sense?.<br /> I mean, don&#039;t get me wrong, my babies are smart, actually, they&#039;re super smart, so it shouldn&#039;t be surprising or shocking to me that they&#039;d say something clever but it is every single time.<br /> &quot;Ok guys, knock it off and eat, please&quot;<br /> We all eat our food and I couldn&#039;t keep my eyes off my three bundles of joy as we ate.<br /> It was one of the biggest shocks of my life when I found out I was expecting triplets and I near fainted in the doctor&#039;s office, especially when my mind started going into overdrive about things like giving birth but thankfully the pregnancy and the birth went better than I expected because I had my best friend Carmella there with me and she&#039;s been there for me ever since.<br /> My kids are my entire life and have been ever since I left New York six years ago.<br /> I&#039;ve got two handsome boys and a beautiful little girl who have all just turned five years old and they&#039;re the lights of my life.<br /> My eldest son is Logan David Junior, yes I named him after his biological father and his paternal grandfather David Black which is something that I never planned on doing at first but as soon as I gave birth to him and I held him for the very first time, I knew that I couldn&#039;t give him any other name.<br /> Logan is my quiet child and he&#039;s very introverted compared to his siblings, he also loves to learn new things and is always either studying, reading a book, watching educational programmes or looking up something educational on the internet.<br /> He&#039;s not as sociable as his brother and sister but he still likes to have fun and hang out with other kids his age just as long as he knows and trusts them.<br /> My baby is also obsessed with science and computers and is constantly learning the ins and outs of them both, hence why he&#039;s currently reading a biology book while he&#039;s eating his eggs.<br /> All three of my kids are very skilled musically and Logan is one hell of a pianist.<br /> He&#039;s won so many awards for it and he even performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety performance in front of the royal family last year which made me one hell of a proud momma wolf.<br /> Then there&#039;s my youngest son Dayton James who is named after my father.<br /> Dayton is my little troublemaker, he&#039;s my cheeky child who has got one hell of a smartass mouth and he loves to joke around and play pranks on people which I hate and I&#039;m trying to knock it out of him but it&#039;s hard, especially when he religiously watches Home Alone because he says the main character Kevin is his idol.<br /> I really should&#039;ve given Dayton the middle name Liam after my big brother because he&#039;s just like his uncle in every way possible, even his laugh is the same as Liam&#039;s.<br /> Despite being a Johnny Knoxville in training, Dayton is a mathematician which is something he must&#039;ve gotten from his dad because I&#039;m dumb as a chicken when it comes to numbers, he also loves the drums which fits perfectly with his personality and lately, he&#039;s been taking air guitar lessons with a tutor.<br /> Then there&#039;s my little princess, my daughter Teddy Louise who I named after my mom.<br /> Teddy is a little girly girl who is obsessed with Disney, she loves to get dressed up and look pretty but she&#039;s also not afraid to get her hands dirty.<br /> She loves it when it rains because she gets to stomp around in puddles but her favourite weather is when it snows because she loves to build snowmen and make snow angels.<br /> Teddy also loves to bake and can make pretty much anything but her favourite thing to bake is cupcakes because she loves to decorate them with different icing and sprinkles.<br /> She&#039;s obsessed with many forms of art and loves to learn about the history of different famous artists, especially the likes of Picasso and Van Gogh, they really intrigue her for some reason.<br /> Teddy also loves to play the flute and can play many different beautiful melodies on it but she&#039;s not as into it as her older brothers are with their instruments.<br /> All three of my kids are incredibly smart and they attend a special school for the gifted after they were referred there by their previous school when they all started showing signs of being child prodigies.<br /> I always knew my kids were special and were more intelligent than most other kids their ages but I never in my wildest dreams would have ever thought that one let alone all three of my babies would be child prodigies because I always believed they were rare like one in a million type of rare, yet I managed to birth three, that&#039;s crazy.<br /> &quot;Mum&quot;<br /> Dayton&#039;s cute, adorable voice broke me from my thoughts.<br /> &quot;Yes, baby&quot;<br /> &quot;Can I have some more juice, please?&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course you can, do you two want some more as well?&quot;<br /> I ask Logan and Teddy who nod their hands.<br /> I grab the jug of juice and fill up their glasses before sitting back down in my chair.<br /> &quot;Thanks, mum&quot;<br /> My babies said in unison while smiling and I smiled back at them.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re welcome, babies&quot;<br /> I said as I heard a noise coming from the front door which I knew was the mail.<br /> I once again get up from my chair and go to see what junk I&#039;ve been sent today.<br /> I wasn&#039;t expecting anything important because all of my bills have been paid for and are up to date, so I wasn&#039;t expecting anything more than just junk mail and takeaway leaflets which they seriously need to stop giving us, the internet is a thing, folks.<br /> I let out a breath as I look through the pile but my eyes narrowed and I was confused/scared when one of the letters caught my attention for several reasons.<br /> The first reason is because of the American stamps and the address which are in the corners of the envelope.<br /> The latter is something the majority of the UK don&#039;t do, so that struck me as odd and the second reason is the very familiar handwriting on it which I immediately recognised as my grandfather Joseph&#039;s handwriting.<br /> My heart was beating a mile a minute and my anxiety had spiked as I continued to look at the envelope and they got worse as my fingers danced over the Christmas stamp which had been used to seal the letter.<br /> I didn&#039;t know what was in the letter but it was enough to make me feel panicked and nervous because nobody from my previous life except for Carmella knows where I live now, so how in on earth has my grandpa found out where I am? and why is he writing to me? what does he want?.<br /> &quot;Mum, we need to go, we&#039;re going to be late&quot;<br /> Teddy says and I look up to see all three of my kids standing in the hallway putting on their coats, hats, scarves and gloves.<br /> It&#039;s December and the weather is cold which is something I&#039;m used to as a native of New York but in the UK, the mornings always seem really bitter, so I make sure we&#039;re all wrapped up warm whenever we leave the house.<br /> I place the pile of letters on the side cabinet and go to put on my coat and accessories before grabbing my bag and making sure I&#039;ve got everything I need including my phone, purse, house keys and car keys.<br /> &quot;Are you ready to go, babies?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yep&quot;<br /> &quot;Mmm-hmm&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, mum&quot;<br /> The kids all say at the same time.<br /> &quot;Have you got your book bags and packed lunches?&quot;<br /> I ask them and they all nod their heads.<br /> &quot;Ok, let&#039;s go&quot;<br /> We leave our home and head towards the car.<br /> I make sure all of the kids are safely strapped in before getting in myself, we then set off for their school as we sing along to the Christmas songs which were playing on the radio.<br /> Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year and it&#039;s also my kids favourite as well.<br /> This time of year is also always really bittersweet for me because Christmas with my family used to be amazing and we&#039;d always have so much fun.<br /> It was the one time of the year when we&#039;d all gather together and stay at my parent&#039;s mansion for the entire holiday and we&#039;d celebrate it in style.<br /> I really wish I could go back to those times.<br /> There&#039;s nothing I&#039;d love more than for my babies to have a REAL family Christmas with our family maybe even with their father and his family but I highly doubt this will happen anytime soon.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s crazy how fast our lives can change within the blink of an eye and sometimes you don&#039;t even know it&#039;s happening until it&#039;s already happened.<br /> The past six years have been a crazy whirlwind and I&#039;ve had to get used to a lot of changes in my life since I moved to London but now I&#039;m happily settled and living my best life, well, I&#039;m living as great of a life as I possibly can without my beloved family here with me.<br /> There was a time when my family and I were extremely close, we would always see and talk with each other every day and we always did anything and everything for one another but all of that changed and I saw a totally different side to my family after Dylan and Luca&#039;s betrayal.<br /> I always used to think I had the perfect family, the perfect parents, the perfect grandparents and the perfect older brothers and in a way, I still feel that way about them but I also can&#039;t forget the immediate change in them when I found out my older brother was screwing my fiance.<br /> The betrayal left me a heartbroken mess and it changed my entire life forever, it also changed all of the plans I had made for my future.<br /> Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a school teacher, I wanted to teach the future generation and prepare them for the next stages of their lives.<br /> A few months before everything happened six years ago, I was offered a place at one of the best colleges in New York to get my teaching degree but then my relationship broke down and the perfect future I had planned with Dylan had gone up in flames along with everything else.<br /> I no longer had any desire to get my teaching degree but I needed to find a steady income so that I could provide for myself and the triplets because I knew my savings which was a very substantial amount of money wouldn&#039;t last me forever.<br /> I wasn&#039;t used to living like this because I was born a millionaire heiress, I had always lived a life of luxury and I never had to worry about anything, so to now live knowing money was running out was kind of scary, especially since I now had three extra mouths to feed and I didn&#039;t want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong I wasn&#039;t a spoiled little rich girl or anything like that but I lived a comfortable life with no worries and I wanted the same for my kids as well.<br /> I didn&#039;t want them to grow up worrying about things that they shouldn&#039;t have to which I know they would&#039;ve done because they&#039;re really smart and they would&#039;ve immediately sensed when something was wrong.<br /> Anyway, I knew I needed to make some decent money and fast but I didn&#039;t know how.<br /> That was until one day when I was watching some soppy rom-com movie which was based on some old book and it unlocked a brand new passion inside of me, a passion which I never knew existed if I&#039;m being perfectly honest with you.<br /> I always loved to read and loved nothing more than to get lost in a good book but I never once saw myself as a writer because I didn&#039;t think I was creative enough to be one.<br /> All of that changed as soon as I put pen to paper or my fingers to my laptop I should say and that&#039;s when magic happened.<br /> Within two months, I had finished and completed my first book The Billionaire&#039;s Secret Baby which later turned into a five-part series when my fans demanded more from me.<br /> The series was a huge hit and before I knew it, I was a world-famous author, I was successful and I was rolling in the money, most of which I&#039;ve either invested or I&#039;ve put into different bank accounts for me and my kids for when they&#039;re older.<br /> The rest of the money I used to buy us our current home and everything we needed to furnish it and I also bought myself a decent car as well.<br /> I mean, I&#039;m not at Donald Trump&#039;s level of rich but I&#039;ve got enough money for me and the triplets to live happy and comfortable lives together.<br /> Right now I&#039;m in my office working on a new book and a new series but for some strange reason, I can&#039;t seem to concentrate and for the first time in my writing career, I&#039;ve got writer&#039;s block.<br /> I let out a sigh as I take off my glasses and rub the bridge of my nose.<br /> This is so frustrating and annoying.<br /> The worst thing for a writer to experience is knowing what you want to write and how you want to write it but being unable to articulate it in the right way and have it make sense.<br /> There have been many times in the past where I&#039;ve written something and when I&#039;ve read it back I was baffled. this makes absolutely no sense.<br /> I looked back at the screen and decided I needed to take a break, so I got up and went into the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee and something to eat.<br /> I didn&#039;t really have much of an appetite but I knew if I didn&#039;t eat something now then I probably wouldn&#039;t have anything to eat until dinner later on which wouldn&#039;t do me any good.<br /> You need to be healthy in your mind, body and soul in order to do anything and I can&#039;t focus on writing a great story if I&#039;m pushing myself without resting or eating.<br /> I was sitting on the couch and eating my food with the television on in the background which I wasn&#039;t watching, it was just on for background noise because I hate silence and that&#039;s all I ever seem to have in this house when the kids aren&#039;t here.<br /> Anyway, the T.V. quickly caught my attention when the annoying presenter with a high-pitched squeaky voice, who was wearing more make-up than a drag queen mentioned several familiar names which piqued my interest, one of which and the gossip about him almost had me choking on my coffee.<br /> &quot;Hello everyone and welcome to the Hollywood Daily, it&#039;s been a busy week for many of the Hollywood elite, more specifically those within the affluent Carpenter and Black families&quot;<br /> The presenter said with a huge grin on her face.<br /> The first piece of news she was gossiping about was my sister-in-law Sabrina launching two new clothing lines, one is a maternity line and one is for kids which will be released after Christmas.<br /> This will be her third and fourth lines that she&#039;s released, the first one being a bikini line and the second one was an undergarment line which she worked on with my mom.<br /> &quot;Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen because the latest announcement from the Carpenter family is one that is going to break all of our precious little hearts, Luca Carpenter the youngest son of James and Louise Carpenter has come out as gay&quot;<br /> This is the news which had me almost choking on my coffee.<br /> What does she mean he&#039;s come out as gay?.<br /> Didn&#039;t he do that six years ago?.<br /> &quot;According to a statement released earlier today, Luca said it&#039;s taken me a very long time to finally accept who and what I am and now I can proudly say that I&#039;m a gay man&quot;<br /> Holy cow.<br /> &quot;But that&#039;s not the most shocking part of the statement, the part which has left many of the public including fans of the family baffled and scratching their heads in confusion is when Luca also confessed his undying love for his soulmate and the love of his life Dylan Tate...does that name ring a bell? well, it should do because Dylan is the eldest son and heir of Lachlan and Sandra Tate and he&#039;s the former fiance of Luca&#039;s younger sister Lacey Carpenter who has been M.I.A for the past six years, are Luca and Dylan the reason for her disappearance from the limelight? has this love story been going on for a lot longer than the Carpenters want us to believe? this is something we may never know unless Luca, Dylan or even Lacey herself comes out and explains it to us&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe this.<br /> It&#039;s a good job I legally changed my name six years ago before I gave birth to my kids because if I didn&#039;t, then this could have caused a lot of trouble for me and my kiddies.<br /> &quot;Moving on, we&#039;ve got everyone&#039;s favourite billionaire playboy Logan Black who is as much known for his dating life as he is for his wealth, businesses and modelling career, the fitness model and business mogul is known for having a different woman on his arm every week but is his bachelor life officially over? it seems so after the sexy hunk was spotted shopping at one of New York&#039;s most expensive jewellery stores with singer and actress GiGi Addams&quot;<br /> What?.<br /> It hurt my heart to hear about Logan settling down with someone else, especially with a snake like GiGi Addams.<br /> Deep down in my heart, I knew why it hurt me so much but I just didn&#039;t want to admit to it.<br /> I had always had a crush on Logan ever since I was a kid and I think somewhere over the years, that crush manifested into something more but I really didn&#039;t want to confess to those feelings because he&#039;s my older brother&#039;s best friend and also because of Dylan, not to mention Logan is everything I hate in a man.<br /> He&#039;s cocky and conceited and he thinks if the world doesn&#039;t revolve around him then it should or at least that&#039;s how he was six years ago, I don&#039;t know if he&#039;s changed at all since I left the States.<br /> I couldn&#039;t help but smile a sad and bittersweet smile as the presenter continued to talk about my family and those who used to be close to me and it really hurt my heart because I miss them so freaking much and I hate hearing about them and what&#039;s new in their lives through channels like this.<br /> Changes are a natural part of life but sometimes it&#039;s the ones you weren&#039;t expecting that cause you the most pain and sorrow but also the most happiness as well.<br /> ...<br /> Open the app and continue reading the rest of the story . 👉<br /> (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the 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We want to talk with you.” Dad called out for me. Hopefully, they finally decided I could go and live with Dad’s parents at the White Oak pack. I had been begging them to let me go for a year after all. I started asking them the day after David rejected me for being the runt of the pack. <br /> <br /> I remember smelling him and recognizing him as my mate, I was beyond happy. Grandma’s words rang in my mind. “The Moon Goddess does not make mistakes in whom she pairs together.” <br /> <br /> David was right. I had been the runt of the pack. Dad’s great grandmother was a rare human mate. Grandma was a werewolf as is my dad, his brothers, and sister. She was mated to my Grandpa Alpha Quinn and a very powerful werewolf. Dad is big even for a wolf. Everyone else in my family is either big or average-sized for a wolf. Then there is me, 5 ft 3. After shifting, I could pass for a regular wolf. I always knew that some pack members whispered behind my back. But I got lucky, Mom was the only pack doctor and after refusing to be Uncle Cedric’s Beta to move in with the Bloodtail pack, Dad became the pack’s lead warrior. They were well-respected. And the Alpha’s son and future Alpha was one of my best friends. <br /> <br /> It at least stopped the other pack members from gossiping too much. So when I found out the morning of his eighteenth Birthday that he indeed was my mate, like I had been hoping for most of my life, and even more when I didn’t find my mate when I turned eighteen, nine months before he did, I was over the moon. I remember Willow my wolf going crazy when we sensed David walking up to us. And when he spoke the thirteen words no wolf ever wanted to hear, I felt my heart shattered as Willow closed herself off from me. <br /> <br /> “I, David Birch, reject you Ayla Hemmig as my mate and future Luna.” <br /> <br /> Rejecting me in the pack kitchen, so that everyone could hear. To make matters worse, he felt the need to explain why he would reject his best friend. <br /> <br /> “You’re a sweet girl, Ayla. You would make an Omega very happy. But how could the runt of the pack ever be the Luna we need?” <br /> <br /> Soon after, he started avoiding me, being short with me like it was my fault that his mate was the runt of the pack as he put it. Of course, this caused the other members of my pack to bully me. They respected my family too much to get physical but their words hurt too. That was why I wanted to live with my grandparents. Their pack was different, they would all accept me. As a small unmated wolf, I was sure I would never want a chosen mate. Second-chance mates are for those who lost their mate. Not wolves that got rejected like me. <br /> <br /> Deep in thought, I made my way to the kitchen to join my parents at the kitchen table. Mom looked sad and Dad looked conflicted, he held a letter in his hand. Instantly I recognized the royal seal. So the rumors were true Crown Prince Griffin would pick a chosen mate. On his first Birthday, he got the mark showing his fated mate died before they met. In four years, he was supposed to rule the land and all the werewolf packs taken over from his father and mother. He needed a Queen by his side to do so. Rumors had been spreading he was inviting all unmated she-wolves from eighteen to thirty to come to a ball, where he would choose his chosen mate. <br /> <br /> “The rumors are true. Prince Griffin is inviting all the unmated she-wolves between eighteen and thirty to come to the ball. We know you want to live with Grandpa Quinn and Grandma Emmy Sweetheart.” Dad started confirming what I was thinking as soon as I saw the letter. <br /> <br /> “If you go to the ball, we will grant you permission and we will convince Alpha Phillip to let you move in with the White Oak pack.” <br /> <br /> This was the best news ever. If I was not suitable as a Luna even as a fated mate, there was no way the Crown Prince would select me as his chosen Queen. The royal family lived closer to the White Oak Pack, so I might as well pack all of my belongings. Maybe I could convince Mom and Dad I could stay at the White Oaks a few days before. After all, it was only a few hours by airplane to get to SilverCreek where the Royals lived. I had never been there before and I was excited to go. I would be able to taste some new foods, and maybe even get some new recipes. <br /> <br /> “You’re not saying anything, honey. Do you agree?” Mom’s voice pulled me back to the here and now. <br /> <br /> “Sorry, Mom, I was daydreaming. I just got a little excited. Of course, I agree. I cannot wait to see SilverCreek.” I honestly told her. <br /> <br /> My parents’ wide smiles hurt me a little. They were excited and happy because I seemed so open to giving this a chance. But all I could think of was going over to Jessa, so I could tell her. She was twenty like me and unmated too. My sister Kate named after our human great-great grandmother was nineteen and unmated. We would probably go together, the three of us. <br /> <br /> Before I even asked, Dad chuckled telling me I could go and visit Jessa. Jessa and her parents were the only pack members who never treated me differently aside from my family, of course. I would miss them when I moved, but they could always come over and see me. <br /> <br /> I rushed over to Jessa’s house and was welcomed by Jessa and her father Theo. <br /> <br /> “Got the letter too, I see?” Jessa greeted me with a warm smile. <br /> <br /> Unlike me, Jessa hoped to be picked by Crown Prince Griffin. Even when I pointed out that I doubted the future Queen of all the werewolves got to get away with her country-rock aesthetic. <br /> <br /> “So are your parents going to take you? I doubt my parents can travel with us. Would they mind if we traveled together?” I asked her about traveling instead. <br /> <br /> “Sweety, your parents, James, and I already discussed it. Of course, we are not letting two young she-wolves travel alone. We will go together, the four of us. And yes, we will stop at the White Oak pack.” Theo smiled at us. <br /> <br /> “Wait, Mister Silver, you said 2 unmated she-wolves. Do you not mean 3? Isn’t Kate traveling with us too?” I had not seen Kate in the last 2 days, which was unusual, but if something happened to her, Mom and Dad would have surely told me. All the faces around me fell, and I knew something had happened to my dear sister. <br /> <br /> “Oh sweety, has nobody told you why Kate hasn’t been home?” Theo said avoiding making eye contact. <br /> <br /> “No, what are you guys talking about?” All kinds of scenarios flashed through my mind.<br /> <br /> “Ayla, come to the packhouse now. It’s urgent.” My father mindlinked me, rousing me from thoughts.<br /> <br /> ###002 Ayla <br /> <br /> Saying goodbye to Theo and Jessa, I raced to the packhouse.<br /> <br /> “Of course, Kate can move into Cresent Moon pack with her mate Tim.” The moment I walked into the packhouse, I heard Alpha Phillip happily permit Kate to leave with her mate. <br /> <br /> Kate rejoiced at the great news, arm in arm with the man standing by. <br /> <br /> Knowing my sister was fine, I sighed out of great relief. <br /> <br /> “Wait, you’ve found your mate?” With a questioning gaze, I mindlinked Kate.<br /> <br /> Kate turned to me, nodding. Her face blushed with sparkles in her eyes.<br /> <br /> “Thank you, Alpha Phillip.” Father bowed. He gestured for me to come over and added, “And Ayla is intended to go to the royal ball. Would you mind she moving to the White Oak pack after that?”<br /> <br /> Alpha Phillip thought Father’s words over and looked at me. My heart skipped a beat under his intimidating gaze.<br /> <br /> Finally, he broke the silence. “Honestly, I have no issues with Ayla going to the royal ball. But we all know the likelihood that the Prince will choose her as the Luna of all Luna’s is extremely small...”<br /> <br /> Just like his favor for members of the pack going to live in another pack to form an alliance, Alpha Phillip was very interested in the prospect of one of the pack&#039;s unmated she-wolves becoming a chosen mate to the royal family as well. For him, it would be the ideal alliance, though he deemed me unworthy of being the future queen. He didn’t even try to hide his disbelief shrugging his shoulders as he told us. <br /> <br /> “And tell me how it would benefit our pack if Ayla was not to return to us after the ball?” Alpha Phillip questioned Dad’s words bluntly. “There is already an alliance between the BloodMoon and White Oak.”<br /> <br /> That was the problem. Alpha Phillip would never let pack members move to another pack if it didn’t benefit him. In most cases forming or strengthening an alliance would suffice. But I wasn’t about to move to my mate&#039;s pack. I was about to move to family, so no new relationships were built. <br /> <br /> “Alpha Phillip, some pack members were laughing at Ayla after David rejected her.” Dad tried to reason with him. “It’s hard to see my daughter suffering.”<br /> <br /> “And how would the future Luna feel if she was told that David’s fated mate was still living in the pack?” he continued.<br /> <br /> “No worries. My son is making the greatest sacrifice known to wolves. He has selected a wonderful chosen mate. Her name is Hannah. She is a fine she-wolf, strong and polite. She will treat Ayla exactly like she has been doing ever since the rejection.” Alpha Phillip told us like he was reassuring a toddler that there were no monsters under the bed. <br /> <br /> Was he that unaware of what was happening right under his nose or was he that uncaring? Not screaming about everything Hannah and her flying monkeys had done to me so far was already taking all of my self-control. Willow was already itching to take over control. I knew I shouldn’t. <br /> <br /> I had been enduring the bullying, the beating, and the abuse for two years now. Now so close to escaping was not the time to mess it all up. <br /> <br /> Easier said than done when David smirked at me, licking his lips before addressing his father like a good little Alpha in training. <br /> <br /> “Can I give my opinion, Father?” He asked politely, and of course, Daddy dearest let him. <br /> <br /> His pride over his son starting to pick up Alpha duties was all over his face. <br /> <br /> With an evil smile, David started talking again.<br /> <br /> “I do think the Hemmings put too much weight on my decision to reject Ayla. Every wolf with a sense of self-preservation would want a more suitable Luna. Pack members applauded me for the sacrifice I made in recognizing the Moon Goddess&#039; only fault. Many seemed to thank for the mate bonds between me and Hannah.”<br /> <br /> Right away, the air was thick with tension. Mom and Dad stiffened at the insult. His blatant disregard for me, my wishes, and the matebond we once shared that set everyone off. <br /> <br /> “I guess she is allowed to stop by the White Oak before going the to royal ball then…” Dad pled. I knew there was nothing else he could do. <br /> <br /> Alpha Phillip smirked. “Make sure Ayla comes back home after that.”<br /> <br /> Father’s silent and quick acceptance of my fate hurt me. <br /> <br /> “What was the point of going to the royal ball if I could not go to White Oak and get away from all these forever?” I murmured to myself in desperation and anger.<br /> <br /> Yet Alpha Phillip sat there with a straight face telling me I was the she-wolf who made troubles to the pack. <br /> <br /> My anger was taking over, and I needed to get these emotions out before they would get the better of me. Willow hadn’t stopped fighting to take control and it would be better to shift if I was still in control. Our wolves tend to react more primal and I had no doubt she would go over to David and fight him the second I was no longer in control. <br /> <br /> Too upset with my parents, I mindlinked Kate where I was going, so that she would not worry about me. Then, I walked out into the forest, to one of the empty tree trunks where we could keep our clothes after shifting. <br /> <br /> After checking no one was there, I shifted into my wolf form and just took off running. I’ve always loved running and it was the one thing I was better in because of my size. Being small made me faster and a lot more agile. I could outrun every wolf in my pack and most in the White Oak pack too. <br /> <br /> The feeling of the wind rushing through my fair, the whizzing in my ears drowning all the other sounds out always made me feel peaceful. Feeling peaceful, calming down, and collecting myself was exactly what I needed now. The first few minutes it felt like someone was watching me. Once I got deeper into the forest, the feeling faded, so it must have been my illusion. <br /> <br /> Sun was already setting. I had ignored every single family member that reached out to me over the mindlink. Now my limbs were aching, I was hungry, thirsty, and honestly exhausted. <br /> <br /> When I finally reached the treetrunk where I stored my clothing, and was about to shift back to my human form, a huge wolf ran into me, throwing me onto the ground. <br /> <br /> ###003 Ayla <br /> <br /> And of course, it is Hannah and her little band of four. <br /> <br /> “What is it this time, Hannah?” I asked.<br /> <br /> Not wanting to shift back to my human form, because I stood a better chance like this. <br /> <br /> “I heard you are going to the ball hosted by the royal family. Do you really think you are fit to be the queen, the Luna of all Luna’s, if you are unfit to be the Luna of our pack?” Hannah scoffed. <br /> <br /> I should have known it was her jealousy again. As I heard that David had told her he wanted to have her as his chosen mate. However, Hannah did not want to complete the mating process. Because she wanted to be unmated for the prince’s ball, hoping she would either be his second chance mate or his chosen mate, fully delusional that she had all it took to be the next Queen. <br /> <br /> While I was not looking forward to this event, and I knew the Prince would never choose me. I did know that the royal family is seen as kind and fair. I imagine the future queen has to possess those same qualities, meaning it could never be Hannah. The smart thing was to keep my mouth shut. Not egg her on more. Shame, that I wasn’t wise, I was stubborn and I would never let anyone get away with offending me. <br /> <br /> “You’ve got a lot of lips for someone who the Moon Goddess herself deemed barely worthy of an Omega. You think the royal family won’t see you for the garbage you are?” <br /> <br /> In an instant, all five of them were on me, head-butting me and biting me. Scratching me with their paws. I tried hitting them back with my paws, but they were all over me and I could not defend myself sufficiently. <br /> <br /> My body grew limp, but they didn’t stop. Their growls and snaps told me I was about to get more beating. <br /> <br /> “What the hell do you think you are? Doing five against one?” An unfamiliar voice boomed through the forest. <br /> <br /> I looked up to see someone wearing the royal sigil on his jacket. <br /> <br /> Everyone shifted back to their human forms. Awkward tension filled the air. I was the only one who brought my clothes with me. So I quickly got dressed again. <br /> <br /> Ignoring the royal sigil, either out of pure stupidity or pure arrogance, Hannah still bucked up in front of the man. <br /> <br /> “Get lost! Who do you think you are? Even if you are a servant of the royal family, you have no right to interfere with our pack business.” Hannah warned the man.<br /> <br /> “No wolf should deem themselves worthy enough to attack a single wolf in a group. Honestly, I don’t know if I am praying to the Moon Goddess that you are mated, so you won’t come to the royal ball. Or to pray you are unmated to spare other wolves from having a mate as horrendous as you are.” He scoffed. <br /> <br /> The authority in his voice was not that of a low-rank wolf. In fact, it terrified Hannah. She faded away with her minions quickly.<br /> <br /> “Are you okay?” He walked to me and helped me up, his eyes focusing on me with kindness.<br /> <br /> “Still alive.” Gasping in pain, I slowly rose to my feet.<br /> <br /> “Are you sure?” He asked, worries visible in his eyes.<br /> <br /> “Yes~” The next second, I stumbled and fell back to the ground.<br /> <br /> “No, you are not.” He chuckled, “Come on, let me walk you home.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you...Um...” I stammered.<br /> <br /> “Call me Dillion.” He introduced himself, holding me up and walking me out of the forest. <br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you, Dillion. I’m Ayla. Thank you for saving me back there.” I smiled.<br /> <br /> “No a big deal. As a return, would you please tell me how to get to Alpha Phillip. I am here to hand deliver the invitation for the Prince’s ball.” He asked. <br /> <br /> “Of course not. It’s just a few blocks ahead.” I replied.<br /> <br /> “And I know this is an offensive question in most cases, but I don’t see a mark on you. And you seem to be of age. Are you unmated or have you not completed the mating process yet?” <br /> <br /> There was no malice in his questions. I could tell that from his gentle voice.<br /> <br /> “I have been rejected by my mate. So I won’t be completing a mating process ever.” I answered immediately cursing myself. <br /> <br /> Always speaking my mind had put me in trouble before. That is why some of the pack members believe me to be unfit as a Luna. They want someone poised and gentle, and Hannah does a far better job pretending she is than I do. <br /> <br /> “Never say never.”Dillion winked and handed me the invitation. <br /> <br /> I accepted it with a bright smile, not for the reason he might think. I was not excited to meet this Prince. But going to a fancy ball where I have to overdress at least presents me with a small break from the bullying and pain. It might be a good getaway. <br /> <br /> I think I like Dillion. He seemed to be very down-to-earth. He reminded me of my great-uncle Nicholas. Funny, spontaneous but fair. When he walked me home, we chatted a little about the BloodMoon pack. He asked me how I had been treated here. No wonder he would do that after seeing all the bruises on my body when saving me from the five pack members. He picked up on most of the pack members whispering on our way to the packhouse as well. <br /> <br /> I didn’t tell him anything. It was still not worth the trouble that would come from revealing this.<br /> <br /> “Sis, I am worried. Where are you?” Daniel sounded agitated, so I excused myself to Dillion and mindlinked my brother back.<br /> <br /> “Ran into Hannah but we got interrupted by a messenger of the royal family. I’m walking him over to the packhouse and will be home soon.” <br /> <br /> “You’re close to your family. I take it. Would you ever be able to move to a different pack for a chosen or second chance mate?” Dillions asked me. <br /> <br /> If it wasn’t for the beautiful intricate mark on his neck I would think he was flirting with me. Maybe he was just being nice, making me aware of the fact that I could find another mate. Or maybe he wanted to see if I had honest intentions in coming to the ball. Either way, I did not know him well enough to let him in on my plans or feelings. <br /> <br /> “Part of being a wolf is the potential of needing to move to a new pack. I always know and I still do.” I gave the most non-committal answer I could think of before saying my goodbyes. <br /> <br /> Coming home indeed exhausted the last bit of my energy. <br /> <br /> My mother gasped the second I opened the front door, Kate and her mate ran to catch me, to stop me from falling over. Dad was growling about to shift when Daniel stopped him. <br /> <br /> “This is what you allow to happen, she tried to protect all of us but this is what you’re letting them get away with” <br /> <br /> Daniel has never screamed at either one of our parents, I was about to tell him not to, but the second I opened my mouth, blackness overtook me. <br /> <br /> ###004 Ayla <br /> When I woke up, I was in my own bed, dressed in a set of PJs. <br /> <br /> Mom sat at the end of the bed reading. It was a love we both shared but I could tell from her body language now that she was just skimming over the pages. Not really reading even though it seemed like she was trying to. <br /> <br /> As soon as the sheet rustled as a result of my movement, she looked up with tears in her eyes. By now it was completely dark outside, so I must have been out for at least an hour, maybe even longer.<br /> <br /> “Baby, are you okay? Why didn’t you tell us before?” Mom asked me while hugging me tightly. <br /> <br /> I knew Hannah’s lashing out at me wasn’t their fault. I knew that if I had told them about what Hannah was doing, they wouldn’t have let her get away with it. <br /> <br /> “I am okay, Mom. It’s all healing. I could not tell you and Dad because it would get you into trouble with Alpha Phillip. It is not your fault.” <br /> <br /> She hugged me a little tighter, whispering how sorry she was in my hair. <br /> <br /> I started to cry. <br /> <br /> And then two more arms wrapped around me. The two arms I least wanted to comfort me now but still I could not help but sink into the embrace. Unable to keep on fighting because I had been doing that for too long now. <br /> <br /> “Oh, sweetheart, I am so so terribly sorry for not seeing what was happening to you. Please forgive me.” Dad kept apologizing as he hugged me.<br /> <br /> I knew I shouldn’t be angry with him. It was not his fault after all. It was my own choice to hide the truth from him. However, I was disappointed at the fact that he did not fight harder for me. He just shrugged and gave up when Alpha Phillips told them I could not change packs. That was why I didn’t want to talk with him now.<br /> <br /> “I am so sorry. I never knew how bad it was. But I have discussed with your mother and I have made a plan.” He hugged me tighter. <br /> <br /> “I know, Dad. But the least thing I want to see is you arguing with David and Alpha Phillip and leaving the pack. Alpha Phillip would never allow that. It will risk a war. You know Uncle Cedric would go to war over protecting his family.” I tried to comfort him.<br /> <br /> “He would, and you’re his favorite niece who would have made it worse. Still, we could have talked about it as a family. Do you really think we wouldn’t be able to calm down and think this over before jumping into action?” Dad asked me, the hurt clear in his voice.<br /> <br /> Making me feel worse, now I felt like I didn’t give my parents enough credit. <br /> <br /> “So what? You would just keep living here with Alpha Phillip after you know what he allowed. You would accept Hannah as your Luna when she is the one who keeps beating our beloved daughter up so severely?” Mom’s voice got louder.<br /> <br /> “No, I will never accept her, nor will I accept David. He isn’t going to be a better Alpha.” Dad said with a stern look.<br /> <br /> “He is a coward. Without a lead warrior and a pack doctor, a young wolf like him would be much less likely to go to war with an experienced Alpha like your Uncle Cedric. But your cousin Sebastian is only nineteen. Your Uncle Cedric and Aunt Katrina are patient and will not hesitate to wait until we all move into the White Oak pack safely before changing the leadership within the pack.” He continued.<br /> <br /> “We would play the waiting game, Ayla.” Dad looked into my eyes.<br /> <br /> Playing the waiting game? What did that mean? Moving back to the White Oak pack when it would be safer or easier to do so? But I didn’t understand because Alpha Phillips had already denied me.<br /> <br /> “For now, you will go to the royal ball. After that, you will go visiting your grandparents and stay with them there. And when the Silver’s come back, they will explain you got injured and need to rest at your Grandparent’s place. By then, he will know what his son and possible future Luna did and allowed. I will give him the chance to keep it under the rug, as long as he allows you to stay with your Grandparents for as long as you need.” Dad explained.<br /> <br /> “What if Alpha Phillips doesn’t allow me?” I asked back.<br /> <br /> “This might not be necessary if the Prince is smart enough to see how amazing you are, sweety.” Mom cut in. <br /> <br /> I rolled my eyes. Deep in my heart, I know this would never happen. Hannah was right. How could I become the Luna of all Luna’s after I was rejected to be David’s mate?<br /> <br /> With all those old memories flashing in my mind, I felt my head spinning. <br /> <br /> Mom and Dad had noticed how dizzy I was. They settled me on my bed and forced me to take a good rest. It did my body good but I still had bruises and scars that hadn’t healed yet because my body was always busy healing fresh injuries. Now that everybody in my family knew I wasn’t as worried about keeping them hidden anymore. <br /> <br /> The last week of staying with the BloodMoon pack has been weird. Even after I was getting much better, they hardly let me go out alone. <br /> <br /> Getting bored, I started to pack. Sadly, I couldn’t pack a lot. Dad told me to pack only the essentials in toiletries and clothing so I could take more small personal things with me. <br /> <br /> Mom promised me she would at least send all my books out in pairs of two. When both my suitcases were packed, I looked around my childhood room in the house where I grew up. It seemed like I was still living here because I was running away from home like an over-emotional teenager. To avoid being beaten daily, I pretended to be interested in marrying a prince. <br /> <br /> “Ayla, time to go.” Mom’s voice came downstairs.<br /> <br /> ###005 Griffin <br /> For the last few days, I had been waking up achy like I had been training too hard. Mom had noticed and she was worried about me. She thought I might have been overdoing myself in preparation for the royal ball. Probably because this is the first event I have gotten personally involved with. <br /> <br /> I clung to the hope of finally finding her at this ball. I did more than hoping though. Just as I did the very first night after finding out that I had one final chance of meeting my second chance mate. I had been praying to the Moon Goddess every night, bringing her offerings. And I had sent every staff member available, whom I fully trust to bring the invitations personally. To both get as many she-wolves to come to the ball as possible, and to scope out the packs. <br /> <br /> Slowly but surely I was getting sure of the fact that I would find my mate. Everyone around me said I had my head in the cloud. That I was a hopeless romantic and that I needed to consider the possibility of choosing a chosen mate. I had promised my parents and I am not someone that goes back on his word. But I will wait until the clock strikes midnight I do not find my fated mate before that time. Thinking of it, maybe I should stop thinking about her as my second chance mate. Maybe I should just refer to her as my fated mate. To not make it sound like she was second best, or a second choice. <br /> <br /> I hated how I was reconsidering everything. It was just the pressure of finding her. Normally when you find your mate, you have the time to get to know each other before you complete the mating process. My parents wanted me to complete the mating process within a month. Meaning I had to convince a girl to move in with me, leave her own pack behind, and fully accept me as her mate within a month. Come to think of it with all of the stress about this, and all the extra work I was taking on. Maybe Mom was right. Maybe I was waking up sore and achy because of all I was doing. <br /> Nervously looking around in my room, I was wondering whether I would just pick a different room for me and my mate to move into. Or should I move some of my personal belongings so my mate could have her personal stuff and make it our room? <br /> <br /> “Your room is empty enough as it is, your highness.” <br /> <br /> I turned around, happy to hear Dillion’s voice again. He could read me like an open book. He just got me, just how seeing my back. He knew I was doubting my room being ready enough for my Luna, my mate. He also was the last of my messengers returning from hand delivering the invitations to my ball. <br /> <br /> “So, how was it?” I asked him, sitting down on the bed and signalling for him to sit down next to me. <br /> <br /> “Words had spread quickly. All Alphas confirmed that there were quite a few unmated she-wolves from their packs and they were more than happy to attend the ball.” Dillion briefed me on the situation. “The number of guests that we expect will be nerve-wracking.”<br /> <br /> “It would be all worth it if I can find my mate.” I scratched my head, laughing.<br /> <br /> “I know you are praying for a fated mate, and you know I hope you find her, Griff. I want you to have the same happiness as I have.” He stated and I knew what he was going to say. <br /> <br /> Dillion recently found his fated mate, a guy. He had confided in being attracted to both male and female wolves before. That never stopped him from being faithful to his mate. To wait until he met them. But it had made them nervous not knowing what he needed to look out for. Until he met Collin he had the moment I was dreaming of where he instantly knew who his mate was. Luckily Collin didn’t have an issue with moving to the castle. They had completed their mating process and were as happy as could be. Now that happily mated wolf sitting on my bed was about to tell me I should not hope to find what he had and choose a random mate. <br /> <br /> “Moon Goddess knows that I want you to find her. But if you don’t meet a girl and I wouldn’t mind her being our queen. She seems right up your alley, too.” He teased me.<br /> <br /> “By the way, I met a small yet brave she-wolf at BloodMoon. She never backed down despite being attacked by five other wolves. And the royal emblem on my coat didn’t change her attitude towards me at all.” He chuckled. “She is a little firecracker though. You need someone who helps you get your head out of your own ass sometimes.”<br /> <br /> “The girl sounds like a fun person to be around. You know how much I hate wolves ganging up on others.” I commented. “Will she come to the ball?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, I’d given her the invitation and she seemed to be interested in being part of it.” Dillion replied. <br /> <br /> “Good. Don’t forget to point out who she is at the ball. I’d like to meet her.” <br /> <br /> “Okay, but only at the end of the night.” Dillion continued, “And one more thing, she has been rejected by her fated mate.”<br /> <br /> Dillion’s words surprised me. I could not help wondering the reason behind her rejection. I could not imagine someone being rejected by the person the Moon Goddess arranged for her. Being rejected by her fated mate? She might have done something terrible. <br /> <br /> “Imagine getting rejected, that must be the worst feeling in the world, even worse than finding out your mate has died before you’ve met them,” I said out loud. <br /> <br /> More to myself than to Dillion. It gave me another thing to worry about. <br /> <br /> “What if I find my fated mate at the ball, but she rejects me?” I asked Dillion, worries all over my face.<br /> <br /> Dillion shook his head, chuckling. “Stop panicking, bro. Everything will be fine. You could not be praying to the Moon Goddess while doubting her picks for you!”<br /> <br /> “Yes, you’re right.” I tried to calm myself down. “But what should I do now?”<br /> <br /> The rest of the day, against Dillion’s advice, I cleared out more personal stuff from my room, hoping my mate would feel welcome enough to put her own stuff in our room. It was the last thing I needed to settle before the ball. So now, all that was left to do was count down the last five days until the ball, praying and bringing my offers to the Moon Goddess Selene.		Lovel		3659	https://facebook.com/100067847783343	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011182	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031132		455		406630192105455	1	1.1097562238118E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375355410733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468820	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434564838_454704630453589_6837747517620463754_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HEpMjpRh3YUAb7Jkt7z&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA0p1EVGaJpEtbiCFHZUi1kR_E4yiCbWJgslLF_c3pPbg&oe=6618FAA7	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434560164_413123691331830_801356631843483159_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=DflC_N8k3XgAb7uWy-r&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDBd4284Txaotc6m4tSMkWATPCUfAAZ5KeBmUvRfOpUew&oe=6618D731			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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1011276	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031132		455		792890319379872	1	1.1000222012814E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207929194870338		a.shepherdsapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.shepherdsapp.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQ0MDc0LzIwMjQwNDA3MTc1NzQyL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712484110	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent.fosu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434870756_437150322335197_4774489032248444263_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4nvxHT6j0DAAb4W251p&_nc_oc=Adg-m0POeUXRp1AwtbcQIDeF83K5Df5pYuAgt9TGFNgsH56Yw9utHg9X5iyzA1F2qog&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-1.fna&oh=00_AfD8paiEeuzKkOV46L0akRDIMtq56pGGN_zz57drSR8LvA&oe=6618DBAA	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent.fosu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434957413_746224327657939_5054995833591021414_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=98SVUfBs9GUAb4viUhF&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-1.fna&oh=00_AfAdYO7DXmPG6odzSKFQEmvBcKKOKoXC6R7CdsuMTaX9lg&oe=6618E539			0	3	&quot;Not only are you demanding, but also narcissistic and delusional, darling,&quot; he retorted, taking a step closer to me, his presence a mixture of magnetism and intrigue.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t call me that.&quot; My response was sharp, <br /> &quot;What shouldn&#039;t I call you, darling?&quot; The word rolled off his tongue, dripping with a deliberate playfulness that both irritated and exhilarated me.<br /> &quot;The word darling is used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person. Which I am not, sir, so drop it.&quot; <br /> A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, and he took another step closer, The proximity sent a rush of heat through me, my heartbeat quickening in response.<br /> &quot;Is it?&quot; He leaned in slightly, clouding my rational thoughts. &quot;What if I find the term fitting, darling?&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> Allyssa&#039;POV<br /> Navigating the chaotic tide of emergency medicine had become a way of life for us, medical residents in the bustling ER. The realm of the extraordinary, the bizarre, and the downright absurd had become our daily norm.<br /> This particular week, however, was truly extraordinary – even by our standards.<br /> The tale of the inebriated racist, who had sprinted through the ER in a wild display of vulgarities, eventually apprehended by two bemused male nurses.<br /> &quot;Time to head home, Harper. Your twenty-fifth birthday is tomorrow. I&#039;ll see you next week,&quot; Lisa, a fellow colleague, advised as I punched out after yet another grueling night shift.<br /> &quot;Exhausted is just a state of mind, Lisa. Perfection is my perpetual state,&quot; I quipped, flashing her an award-winning smile that elicited a delighted giggle in response.<br /> &quot;See you on Wednesday. Try not to miss me, Lisa. I know it&#039;ll be a struggle,&quot; I teased, sashaying toward the exit, my steps an impromptu dance of liberation.<br /> While medical residents endured demanding schedules, we in the emergency wing enjoyed a somewhat better deal. A mix of eight and twelve-hour shifts interspersed with mandated days off and four / five-day stretches of respite annually – the rhythm suited me just fine.<br /> ...<br /> Leaving the hospital behind, I slipped into my car, my attention snagged by the group chat notifications on my phone.<br /> WHO ATE MY ICE CREAM? CONFESS BEFORE I UNLEASH MY WRATH UPON YOU. YOU KNOW I&#039;M DEAD SERIOUS – Hannah<br /> I did. – Ava<br /> Care to elucidate this crime, Ava? – Hannah<br /> I&#039;m outta here, bye! – Akira<br /> was famished, plus my period just started, Hannah. Show a little empathy, darling. – Ava<br /> My loves, let&#039;s try to relax– Ambi<br /> But it&#039;s a matter of principle! Allyssa, back me up. – Hannah<br /> She&#039;s at work, Hannah, not much backup to offer from there – Ambi<br /> We&#039;ll settle this later, preferably under our roof – Hannah<br /> ... – Hannah<br /> A tender smile touched my lips as I finished scrolling through their exchanges. <br /> ...<br /> I restarted the car and embarked on a brief grocery run, acquiring an assortment of Häagen-Dazs pints and other essentials.<br /> Eventually, I pulled into the residential parking lot, my home away from home. Killing the engine, I gathered my belongings from the backseat, a longing for a hot bath gnawing at my senses.<br /> Navigating through the revolving doors, my hands were occupied with a personal bag and grocery sacks. My attention split between my phone and my surroundings, resulting in an undignified collision with a wall.<br /> Embarrassment coloured my cheeks. The day&#039;s escapades might have been bizarre, but my knack for graceful entrances evidently remained consistent.<br /> The collision had thrust me into an encounter that defied all expectations. A wall that was decidedly warm and exuded an intoxicating aroma of leather, whiskey, and spice. I struggled to regain my focus, the disarray of spilt groceries and my own scattered thoughts mirrored in my surroundings.<br /> &quot;Apologies,&quot; I uttered, my gaze still averted, my hands moving to collect the remnants of my toppled shopping.<br /> Finally, I dared to raise my eyes, and the sight that met me was nothing short of a masterpiece. <br /> A tousled yet perfectly groomed cascade of dark brown curls crowned a frame that radiated both muscularity and lean grace. This man was a living embodiment of a sculpture, a museum masterpiece brought to life.<br /> A bizarre urge to ruffle his hair, a gesture one would offer to a child, briefly flitted through my mind before I reined in my wandering thoughts. I needed to focus, to steady my racing heart.<br /> Yet, beneath the surface of his captivating appearance, I sensed an aura of power that whispered a stark warning. A power that could annihilate worlds, its calm exterior belying the storm within.<br /> My internal monologue barely kept pace with the rapid cascade of realizations. His familiarity, an elusive memory, nagged at my mind. Then it struck me like a lightning bolt – William Henderson, the multi-billionaire, adorned every major business publication and his name echoed through the corridors of wealth and influence.<br /> I wished fervently for the ground to open and swallow me whole. The weight of the moment pressed upon me, making it difficult to breathe. I needed to gather my scattered wit.<br /> Beside him stood four equally formidable men, each bearing the mark of power and success. Noah Scott, heir to the &quot;Scott diamonds&quot;, a name that is synonymous with jewellery excellence spanning generations. <br /> Alexander Kishimoto, the mastermind behind &quot;Jen and Kishimoto&quot;, is the world&#039;s most expensive stock. <br /> Christian Knight, the CEO of &quot;Knight and Co&quot;, his company is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. With a rich history spanning over 40 years.<br /> And lastly, Mr. Hernandez needed no introduction, the man was a titan in every industry.<br /> &quot;Are you okay, miss harper?&quot; Mr Hernandez asks as I finally get off the floor.<br /> &quot;Yes, I am&quot;<br /> &quot;Good because you&#039;re in my way, Miss Harper&quot; William&#039;s voice made me slightly dizzy. I needed to sit down, to find my equilibrium.<br /> &quot;I know. I&#039;m so sorry, I&#039;ve just had a long day and –&quot; My words faltered, out of sync with my thoughts, as I struggled to articulate myself.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t care, move,&quot; he asserted, his tone aloof as he stowed his phone away, an air of detachment cloaking him.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t you think we are equally at fault here? We bumped into each other because we were both lost in our phones. I think it&#039;s only fair for both of us to apologize, wouldn&#039;t you agree, sir?&quot; I narrowed my eyes, straightening my posture to assert a semblance of confidence. My voice wavered slightly, but I held my ground.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t agree, and I won&#039;t apologize. Move,&quot; his voice dripped with iciness as he stepped closer, the heat of his presence radiating against my skin. He was standing directly in front of the elevator doors, his demeanour a chilling blend of arrogance and indifference.<br /> No,&quot; I scowled back, a surge of defiance coursing through me. I took a step forward, invading his personal space, a gesture as audacious as it was impulsive.<br /> &quot;Apologize for bumping into me, and I&#039;ll step aside. Unless you&#039;d rather resort to shoving a woman? Or perhaps I should provide the press with a scoop about how a vulnerable woman was nearly harassed by a billionaire in the elevator of one of the continent&#039;s most prestigious residential apartments?&quot; My words spilt out, hoarser than intended, my bravado overriding my better judgment. He narrows his eyes, clenches his jaw, and takes a step closer until he&#039;s towering over me.<br /> We hold each other&#039;s eyes neither one of us blinking. A palpable tension hung in the air, thick with unspoken challenges and silent confrontations. I had just issued a veiled threat to five of the world&#039;s most influential men, including my own landlord. A chill ran down my spine, and I braced myself for the repercussions.<br /> But then, an unexpected intervention disrupted the standoff. &quot;Miss Harper,&quot; Mr Kishimoto&#039;s soothing voice broke through, a smile tugging at his lips as he diffused the tension. &quot;Allow me to apologize on his behalf. He&#039;s had a trying day, and he regrets the collision. It was a mutual oversight.&quot;<br /> His charm flowed like a balm, a touch of warmth amid the chilly currents. The tension ebbed slightly, and I let out a resigned sigh, a weary smile gracing my lips.<br /> &quot;We all have trying days it doesn&#039;t entitle us to be foolish to people, okay?&quot;, I aim my comment at everyone including myself.<br /> &quot;Nevertheless, apology accepted.&quot; I sigh and smile stepping out of their way and letting them all out of the elevator, and step in with my bag and groceries.<br /> Our hands touched<br /> &quot;Mr Hernandez, Mr Scott, Mr Knight, Mr Kishimoto and finally Mr Henderson. I can&#039;t say it&#039;s been pleasure gentlemen, goodnight.&quot;, I say with the last shred of confidence and strength I have in my voice as I step into the elevator.<br /> I hit my floor number into my elevator making the doors shut and leaving me with an image of William Henderson smirking and rolling his tongue against the inside of his cheek. I sigh and lean into the wall.<br /> The elevator doors released me from their embrace with a gentle ding. Stepping out, I reached into my bag, fingers navigating the familiar contours until my key card was in hand. Swiping it smoothly, I crossed the threshold into the haven I called home, the comforting scent of familiarity enveloping me.<br /> &quot;Hey, I&#039;m home,&quot; I announced, my voice a tired but genuine echo. The lilt of voices led me to the heart of our sanctuary – the bustling kitchen. Amidst the friendly cacophony, my closest friends were engaged in a spirited debate, their laughter and banter filling the air.<br /> The conversation veered into my upcoming twenty-fifth birthday, a surprise they had meticulously orchestrated. <br /> My stern facade cracked, giving way to a playful plea. &quot;Just promise me, before we dive into luxury, we&#039;ll sound the financial alarm. Our collective debt should remain a tale whispered in shadows.&quot;<br /> Perched on the couch, the night unfurled before us like a tapestry of shared moments. Our laughter melded with the melodies of the television, and the hours slipped away, a testament to the strength of our bonds.<br /> Huddled on the couch, vampire diaries played out on screen, punctuated by Ava&#039;s vivid imagination. Her musings danced between outrageous and hilarious, eliciting both fits of giggles and good-natured eye rolls.<br /> …<br /> Footsteps approached my bed, and a hand began drawing comforting circles on my back. &quot;Allyssa, wake up, my love,&quot; Ambi&#039;s gentle whisper tickled my ear. Slowly, I peeled my eyes open, greeted by the sight of my best friends kneeling around my bed, holding an ice cream cake adorned with a solitary blue-lit candle.<br /> &quot;Happy birthday to you,&quot; they began singing in harmonious unison. A silly grin broke across my face as I sat up. &quot;Happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear llyssa, happy birthday to youuuuuuuu,&quot; Ava&#039;s final note held an extra burst of energy.<br /> &quot;Make a wish, babe!&quot; Akira&#039;s cheerful voice resonated from her phone screen, her expression radiating pure joy.<br /> With closed eyes, I made a silent wish, one for a future brimming with happiness, health, and success for all of us, and, well, a partner to share it all with. As I blew out the candle, my eyes flickered open.<br /> &quot;What did you wish for, babe?&quot; Hannah inquired, offering me a glass of water along with a couple of aspirin. My savior.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d have to kill you if I told you. Thanks,&quot; I replied after swallowing the pill, my gaze shifting between them.<br /> &quot;Where&#039;s the fun in that, Harper?&quot; Ambi playfully pouted as she began slicing the cake, presenting me with a delectable piece. My mouth watered at the mere sight.<br /> &quot;<br /> &quot;TMI, Ava. And to answer your curiosity, Allyssa is simply waiting for the right time and person, right, llyssa?&quot; Hannah interjected, a hint of mockery lacing her words.<br /> &quot;Ease up, you two. That&#039;s enough. Out, everyone. I&#039;m sure llyssa wants to freshen up, and it&#039;s our turn to run errands,&quot; Ambi intervened, coming to my rescue. She ushered Hannah and Ava to their feet amidst their good-natured bickering.<br /> &quot;Thanks, Ambi. I replied, <br /> As I guided them toward the bedroom door, their playful banter continued. They exited with one final exchange of words, leaving me to head toward the shower, embarking on my first day as a twenty-five-year-old.<br /> …<br /> Another Dinner, we had a conversation. &quot;Did you guys hear? allegedly our landlord is a mafia boss in Italy and uses his businesses here as a way of money laundering&quot;, Ava says lowering her voice. We were currently eating dessert and preparing to pay the expensive bill I presumed it was.<br /> For the sake of their jobs, they stopped writing about him completely unless it involved him doing something positive with his legal business.<br /> &quot;Will you shut up before you get us in trouble?&quot;, Hannah scolds her. People went missing for saying such things about him, she was probably worried someone would hear Ava and might take her.<br /> Although if someone kidnapped Ava. I&#039;m sure she&#039;d bully them into returning her.<br /> &quot;No, let&#039;s actually talk about it though&quot;. Ambi says lowering her voice and encouraging Ava to rant about the mafia.<br /> &quot;I need to use the restroom guys I&#039;ll be right back&quot;, I say getting up and leaving Hannah trying to shush Ambi and Ava and walking up to a waitress who helps me find the restroom.<br /> I retreated to the restroom, taking a few moments to freshen up and collect my thoughts. After adjusting my makeup and my appearance, I stepped back out, only to collide with someone, their presence familiar even before my eyes met theirs. His scent reached me first, a heady combination of mystery and familiarity.<br /> &quot;I apologize, that was entirely my—&quot;<br /> &quot;—You!&quot; I exclaimed, my surprise cutting off my apology mid-sentence. It was him, the foolish from the elevator.<br /> He paused, his gaze locking onto mine. &quot;You,&quot; he replied, his voice holding a touch of wonder that mirrored the bewilderment in my own.<br /> &quot;Are you stalking me?&quot; The incredulity in my voice was hard to ignore. The mere statistical probability of running into the same person twice in less than 36 hours was slim, to say the least. Yet, here he was, defying all logic.<br /> He chuckled softly, a sound that sent a shiver down my spine. &quot;Not only are you demanding, but also narcissistic and delusional, darling,&quot; he retorted, taking a step closer to me, his presence a mixture of magnetism and intrigue.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t call me that.&quot; My response was sharp, my eyes narrowing at his audacity.<br /> &quot;What shouldn&#039;t I call you, darling?&quot; The word rolled off his tongue, dripping with a deliberate playfulness that both irritated and exhilarated me.<br /> &quot;The word darling is used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person. Which I am not, sir, so drop it.&quot; My retort was laced with a challenge, a silent dare for him to push further.<br /> A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, and he took another step closer, effectively trapping me against the cool marble wall. The proximity sent a rush of heat through me, my heartbeat quickening in response.<br /> &quot;Is it?&quot; He leaned in slightly, the scent of leather and spice enveloping me, clouding my rational thoughts. &quot;What if I find the term fitting, darling?&quot;<br /> My breath caught in my throat as his fingers brushed against my skin, tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear. The sensation was electrifying, every nerve ending coming alive at his touch.<br /> We stood like that, locked in a silent battle of wills, the intensity of our gazes conveying more than words ever could. His presence overwhelmed me, a heady mixture of danger and allure, making it difficult to think clearly.<br /> I don&#039;t even know this man, why am I letting him do this?<br /> And then, as abruptly as he had closed the distance, he pulled back, a self-assured smirk playing on his lips. I had been backed against the wall, both literally and metaphorically, my heart pounding in my chest.<br /> &quot;Goodnight, darling.&quot; His voice was a velvety murmur, dripping with an undercurrent of promises and secrets. With that sadistic smile still lingering on his lips, he turned and walked away, leaving me standing against the wall, my thoughts in a whirlwind.<br /> I catch my breath and walk back to our table, I catch a glimpse of him across the room with an older man and a younger woman I can&#039;t make them out.<br /> &quot;Hey, are you alright you like you&#039;ve seen a ghost?&quot;, Ambi asks running a soothing hand on my arm as I take my seat.<br /> &quot;Yeah! I am my social battery is kinda low I think I want to go home is that alright?&quot; I force a smile onto my face<br /> &quot;Yes of course, why didn&#039;t you just say that you do not have to worry about the bill because someone already paid it&quot;, Ava says doing her little dance. that foolish <br /> &quot;By who? &quot; I ask<br /> &quot;They didn&#039;t tell us but a win is a win, let&#039;s take it, &quot; Hannah says finishing her drink.<br /> I finish my dessert and we start to get up and make our way to the exit. Curiosity gets the best of me and I look over to the table where William was seated but it&#039;s empty.<br /> I feel something I can&#039;t describe.		Pop001		372	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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His name is Tim Dodd, he is rich because he owns so many businesses and I think he is a sexist pig. He is old enough to be my dad and still thinks he can make a pass at me. <br /> Last year he tried threatening that I would be fired as I would not give in to his demands.<br /> I enter his office he looks at me and looks down “What do you want Brooks” I sit down which automatically gets him to shout “ I don&#039;t have long so don’t sit down” ...I look at him as I use my crutch to help me back up.<br /> “Mr Dodd..Shelly said I have to go through you for time off so I basically need to book 2-3 weeks off due to an operation on my ankle coming up”<br /> “You know I’m not allowed to refuse you time off for medical however I can limit the pay..so your asking for that time off to be paid for .. am I correct”?<br /> “...yes, I have worked so hard and done so much unpaid overtime....” I say hopeful<br /> He cuts in with a “No” and “Goodbye...let Sian and Shelly know when your time off is needed but it won’t be paid time off is that clear.” <br /> My heart starts beating so fast I have been down on a waiting list for this operation for over 2 years.The pain is now unbearable and I am craving to be rid of this crutch.<br /> “Sir I really need this operation and I need the money to live...I have not even had a day off for being ill since starting 3 years ago.. I have always made sure I’m in the office.“<br /> He looks up and smiles “Oh you need me now&quot; he winks at me.<br /> I look at him in disgust “I am not that desperate!” <br /> I just walk out, there is no chance in even speaking to him he is a vile excuse of a man.<br /> I really need this operation ...I have a disability that effects my nerves and muscles to weaken. I have had surgeries since I was 4 to help with this however my muscles have caused my foot to be pulled in so I’m now walking on the side of my foot/ankle.<br /> I think for a moment and smile I’m going to go and surprise Jacob we have been seeing each for 3-4 months, he makes me laugh. I think some hugs and a good chat will definitely help me at this moment. I dry my eyes re-apply my makeup and make my way to Jacobs flat.<br /> I knock on the door happy that I&#039;m about to get the comfort that I really need but there is no answer. . . I hear loud moaning noises coming from his bedroom.<br /> No f*****g way not today, my heart hurts knowing already what the situation is. I grab my crutch with one hand and hobble , the stairs really took it out of me. I go through the living room towards his bedroom.<br /> The door is slightly open, I open the door to see a blonde girl completely undressed bouncing on my Jacob! Jacob quickly moves as he sees me at the door and the blonde girl grabs the blanket to cover herself. I stand in shock ..the girl starts shouting but I have no idea what she says I turn on the spot and start hobbling as quickly as I can towards the kitchen. I put the glass down and grab the bottle place it under my arm and make my way down the stairs at the same time trying to not cry.<br /> Jacob catches up with me a little dressed now “Paigy come on...it’s just fun like we do, you didn’t think I was just seeing you did you” I turn around and look at him <br /> “Jacob what ever we were or are not ..it’s over” he looks at me and smiles.<br /> “Okay Paige whatever you say however if you want me again which you will you know where I am”<br /> &quot;Why would you work so hard to make some of my walls come down, when you had no intentions to be with me&quot;<br /> He looks at me with no emotion and smiles &quot;I knew you were a Virgin, and I love how big your boobs are so why wouldn&#039;t I try &quot; he shrugged<br /> I open the car door and get in I now feel stupid and disgusting...<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t expect anyone to want to be with you...i did you a favour but I don&#039;t want to be a carer for a girl that can&#039;t walk, you won&#039;t even get undressed as you don&#039;t like your scars...what makes you think I would settle for that!&quot;<br /> I heard enough I drive off as fast as I can .. how am I this stupid!<br /> The next day, I should work as normal, that&#039;s what&#039;s adult life like.<br /> I get my crutch and push myself up, I clear the table and head back to the lift. <br /> I was stuck in thought when I had not noticed a small piece of paper on the shiny floor. I put my crutch straight on the paper which them slipped and I went straight down onto my knees. The slam of my knees made my eyes water straight away, the pain was horrible and my first thought was how am I going to get up. I take the crutch off and place it down and as I am about to try stand up I felt two hard muscle arms grab me from behind and pull me up onto my feet. I stand up and put all my weight on my right foot so my ankle won&#039;t give way and then I see him come from behind me.<br /> One of the most beautiful men I have ever seen, he was tall with muscles that was shown off with a tight white t-shirt, he had dark hair that was a ruffled look with a touch of gel. He has some work jeans and boots on that looks like he has been working and two beautiful brown eyes.<br /> He must be here to fix something I thought and giggles to myself when I said in my head fix me please. He grabs my crutch and passes it me and I realized that I have just been standing there looking at him and haven&#039;t even thanked him.<br /> I shake my head &quot;thank you so much&quot; I said as I start to go red with embarrassment.<br /> We both head in the lift and he presses 5 and asks me what number I would like.<br /> &quot;6 please&quot; I say quickly<br /> The pain is now overwhelming and I can not wait to sit on my chair, I look down and see that I have ripped my tights.<br /> We stand in silence and as we start to get to the 4th floor the lift stops and lights go dim.<br /> No this can not be happening today, I feel everything bad is just being thrown at me a few tears leak down my face. <br /> I close my eyes and start to breathe, the man just sighs and looks my way &quot;they will get it started again soon&quot; he tries to reassure me.<br /> The pain of my leg becomes to much and I need to sit down so I just chuck my crutch on the floor which makes the man jump. I then start to slide down to sit on the floor. At this point I&#039;m not caring what I look like...I don&#039;t need to impress him. He looks down at me with amusement in his face.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s funny&quot;<br /> He looks at me and puts his hands in his pocket &quot;how you getting up from there&quot;<br /> &quot;I will figure something out&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do to your leg?&quot; he looks down at my feet.<br /> I hate this question as I still to this day never know what to say, do I go with the long version of how I was born with a muscles and nerve wasting disease, or do I avoid the question and just say I broke it drunk as it sounds cooler.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t have to tell me if your not comfortable with telling me&quot;<br /> I am now wishing the lift would start to work, I stay looking down but start to speak and tell him I was born with bad legs, short and sweet version.<br /> I then change the subject and ask what he thinks has happened to the lift which we speak with small talk and then there was a long awkward silence.<br /> My phone starts to ring again.<br /> After rejecting the call the man looks at me and says &quot;boyfriend?&quot;<br /> &quot;oh no, it was my doctor,&quot; I say quickly, he looks at me and smiles.<br /> &quot;I would block my ears if you wanted to answer it&quot; he says softly.<br /> I sigh and say honestly &quot;To be fair I&#039;m avoiding the call, I have a huge decision to make ...&quot;<br /> The man comes and sits next to me, now he is close I can smell mints and aftershave. I find it quite soothing, I look at him and ask what he is doing here, I know he is not working due to his clothes.<br /> The man plays with his hands and says he is visiting a friend on the 5th floor and then going to go have dinner with his dad.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s your job then in this building?&quot; he says making conversation.<br /> I smile as I tell him my job role.<br /> &quot;You sound like you love your job&quot; he smiles.<br /> &quot;oh gosh I really do, I have worked so hard to be here, if I didn&#039;t love my job so much believe me I wouldn&#039;t be here!&quot;<br /> His smile fades a little &quot;why so?&quot; he asks.<br /> &quot;let&#039;s just say me and the big boss do not get on what&#039;s so ever!&quot; I say quickly.<br /> The mans lips curl into a little smile &quot;one of those hard bosses then?&quot;<br /> &quot;He is a huge Arsehole!....let me say this he can&#039;t even be a civil boss to you if you reject him when he makes a pass at you!..What kind of boss is that! I&#039;m pretty sure he is married...and the son of a b***h won&#039;t even let me have paid time off for an operation&quot;<br /> I apologize for my outburst. He looks at me with a really straight face but kindly says &quot;Completely understand it.&quot;<br /> We sit there in silence for a few minutes and as I was about to say something the lights come back on and the lift starts moving. The man stands up and then picks me up and delicately puts me on my feet. He passes me a crutch and wishes me look on everything before leaving the elevator on the 5th floor. I say to him <br /> &quot;Hope you enjoy your lunch with your father.&quot;<br /> But...<br /> &quot;Everyone I have called you up here so you can meet someone that will be by my side in this business&quot; Mr. Dodd says proudly.<br /> I have no idea where this is going but I have a bad feeling in my stomach was Mr Dodd his friend that he had to see before meeting his father for lunch?<br /> Mr Dodd continues and breaks my thoughts &quot;This is Declan, he has been managing the other offices in Edinburgh and Manchester and we find that this office needs alot of work so he has offered his assistance to get us back on track &quot;<br /> My heart starts beating fast, with me being one of the main project managers in this office I know the other offices. I also know that there run by.. oh god no!<br /> Mr Dodd announces &quot;Everyone meet my son Declan Dodd&quot;		Cra0004		42	https://facebook.com/61552123302606	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. 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My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. In the evening I went to the mall and bought some beautiful blouses and shirts, all in strong colors and prints.<br /> Jennifer called me twice during the day and said that Stephan had spent the day at my parents&#039; house, the wretch stayed there making drama, and to make matters worse, Dad and Mom are on his side, in other words, as well as betraying me and doing everything he&#039;s done, the prick still has the nerve to play the victim and turn my family against me.<br /> My hatred for Stephan is only growing and I don&#039;t even know how I&#039;m going to react when I come face to face with him.		Fics101		120	https://facebook.com/61554382746013	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011266	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031132		455		782596763809659	2	4.0848115855129E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	102114825976458		0	The novels			120207702936130429		page.joyreadings.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Free reading with Title "Love at the Wrong Table"		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=4685&brand=2&app=0&ppid=1635&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120207702932720429&ori_adset_id=120207702933190429&ori_ad_id=120207702934180429		1712485045	1.0211482597646E+14	The novels	https://scontent.fosu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434948181_4000916133511722_1465139370658272553_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=RIftFVTKMS4Ab5l_0TZ&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-1.fna&oh=00_AfDnlFDZ_-toh2th57UectL2scTakbWInybmvNbVbifbug&oe=6618E85D	person_profile	0	The novels	https://scontent.fosu2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434868544_1962188250844795_7307703894743765938_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=kZJ6LRrOuBwAb79f2Z6&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-2.fna&oh=00_AfByvrCtnlWhg4EEoVw3qdv_u7qjSExFozt0Fkndz0B3EQ&oe=6618CE93			0	3	A male gynecologist went to the wrong table on a blind date, but he didn&#039;t expect that a female CEO with a net worth of tens of billions would be interested in him.<br /> ............................................................................................................................................................<br /> “I know, Mom. I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011238	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031132		455		724254873241802	1	1.3443647262595E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375340310733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODQvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDkvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468809	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435498208_1180614599974086_8339400331641693869_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=WKr9FBM1_LMAb5UR_50&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCLQwDBzC116DdLD8A-tQazHnsv2V-hrzk9gYaLAjG1_A&oe=6618C846	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435464899_1137158980670999_7224604022155852530_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=98LRWsuX9l0Ab6BfDKO&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfA0TT6bo9gI4Xw68X1YS89geVHoTjTiEJodvJfScAdK5Q&oe=6618EA6A			0	3	Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice.Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale.<br /> ---<br /> &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot;<br /> &quot;Angus, you are so cruel! I will never agree to that!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> A cool breeze gently rolled up the curtains on the second floor of the villa.<br /> Tammy&#039;s scarred face hung with tears, and her tiny, undressundressed body lay shivering in the strong man&#039;s arms. She was too shy to look up at him.<br /> Today was her wedding night. Just now, she ended the transformation from a girl to a woman.<br /> The man holding her in his arms at the moment was her husband Angus, a man could drive all women crazy.<br /> She had loved him for fifteen years.<br /> In the darkness, Angus stared at the little woman in his arms. His deep black eyes contained a coolness that was hard for others to guess.<br /> He stroked her soft hair and murmured, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m sorry I hurt you.&quot;<br /> Although when they were having love, she hadn&#039;t been crying out in pain, she was holding back her tears. She looked so aggrieved that it hurt him a little.<br /> Tammy shook her head gently. Her face blushed.<br /> Although he was gentle, the pain was inevitable because it was her first time.<br /> However, she was happy enough that he didn&#039;t mind the scars on her face and that she was a poor little girl who had been living in exile for ten years.<br /> There was a ding, and his phone rang.<br /> Angus took the phone, looked at it, frowned, turned his head and said, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m going out for a few minutes and I will come back soon. Wait for me.&quot;<br /> He bowed his head and gently pecked on her forehead.<br /> Angus switched on the light and got out of bed, tucking Tammy in and picking up a robe from the side and putting it on.<br /> Tammy watched as he left the room.<br /> Without his embrace, she was suddenly lost. She gripped the blanket restlessly at her chest. Her thin shoulders were out of the quilt, and they were covered with the marks of their love and affection.<br /> A few minutes passed and he didn&#039;t return. Tammy&#039;s loss grew stronger and stronger.<br /> She put on her pink nightgown and picked up the heart-shaped pendant carved from the wood on the bedside table and put it around her neck.<br /> It had been given to her by her mother before she died, and although it was worthless, she had worn it since she was a child.<br /> The pendant always soothed her anxious emotion.<br /> Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice. It was extraordinarily familiar to her, but it hurt her so much for a moment. His words were like a thunderbolt exploding in her head!<br /> Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale. Her hands clenched in fists, gripping the skirt of her nightgown so tightly that her whole body was as stiff as a stone. She seemed to have lost half her life.<br /> In the back of her mind, the words he&#039;d said when he&#039;d asked her to marry him emerged...<br /> &quot;Tammy, you are a good girl, and I have no reason to marry any woman but you... &quot;<br /> But then those words were like heavy slaps in her face!<br /> Tammy&#039;s kidney was paired with Sonia&#039;s and marrying her was just to get her to sign the donor consent form-...<br /> Tammy covered her mouth and shivered.<br /> She&#039;d never agreed to donate her kidney, and she&#039;d thought he&#039;d married her because he loved her.<br /> But it turned out that he was the one who was going to trick her into donating a kidney for the woman he loved!<br /> The familiar figure not far away was as grand and tall as a king, with an elegant aristocratic air. Although the first time had only just been given to him, at the moment he was so strange to her!<br /> At this time, there came another voice with some flattery: &quot;Oh, so that&#039;s it. Young Master Smith, why didn&#039;t you say so earlier. I thought you had let Sonia down. After all, she loves you so much, and you married Tammy as soon as she fell ill. It&#039;s hard for her not to think too much. Tammy is so vicious that she won&#039;t donate her kidney to save her sister. And you&#039;re the only one who can control her!&quot;<br /> The speaker was Tammy&#039;s stepmother, who was named Sue.<br /> When Tammy was nine years old, Sue was brought home by her father along with her sister who was older than Tammy. That girl was also her father&#039;s biological daughter.<br /> In other words, not long after her father and mother got married, he already had had an affair with another woman and had a daughter outside.<br /> At the time, her mother was already suffering from depression due to the hardships she had had in the marriage. And as a result, the incident completely overwhelmed her, causing her to become more and more mentally ill. Finally, her mother desperately tried to throw her out of the car window in a major car accident, while she was burned to death in the car.<br /> By the time her body was taken out, it was all charred...<br /> Tammy was only ten years old...<br /> Her mother was killed by Sue and her daughter, and her face and life were ruined by them.<br /> And now, they had joined forces and wanted her kidney!<br /> How could they be so bad? How could they do this to her?<br /> What did she do wrong?<br /> Tammy&#039;s tears rolled down like a river that had burst its banks!<br /> Angus, did you know that I&#039;ve remembered you since I was five years old!<br /> But I loved you so much, and you trampled on my affection like this!<br /> His cruelty shattered all her hopes, and her world fell into obscurity.<br /> She thought she&#039;d made it, but when the fog had lifted, she found that the destination she&#039;d been running to wasn&#039;t heaven, but inferno!<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth desperately and ran away back to her room!<br /> Angus&#039;s eyes were deep and dark. Hearing the words Sue used to describe Tammy such as, &quot;little hoof&quot; and &quot;vicious,&quot; he was somewhat uncomfortable. His voice had turned cold, &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidneys can only be used when it&#039;s necessary.&quot;<br /> When he possessed her tonight, she was shaking all the time. She was so thin and fragile, so how could she carry the kidney removal surgery.<br /> When Sue heard this, she was immediately unhappy, but she didn&#039;t dare to show her anger, &quot;Young Master Smith, what do you mean? Didn&#039;t you say you&#039;d let her donate her kidney before marrying her? But why did you go back on your word?&quot;<br /> Angus frowned and said sternly, &quot;I have no regrets. If another suitable kidney is found before the operation, I will divorce her.&quot;<br /> Divorce.<br /> The thought of these words seemed to hit him hard heavily.<br /> Sue was about to say something else. Suddenly Angus paled and said indifferently, &quot;Go away and don&#039;t let Tammy doubt you.&quot;<br /> His tone was full of strong command that made Sue pale!<br /> Although she had decided that she was Angus&#039;s future mother-in-law, she still shivered, not daring to say anything more. She turned away but a light flashed in her eyes.<br /> Tammy, the little woman, caused her daughter to be only Angus&#039; second wife in the future even if she was well enough to marry Angus. What an abominable woman!<br /> She would never let Tammy go!<br /> ........<br /> Tammy huddled in the corner of the room with her arms wrapped around her, shivering.<br /> Angus came in, and found no one in the room. He searched around, and suddenly noticed the curtains trembling faintly.<br /> He lifted the curtains and saw Tammy sitting on the floor, hugging her knees as if she was in some kind of shock. Her face was pale as a sheet.<br /> Angus was startled, &quot;Tammy, what are you doing here?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her teeth desperately, and she stared at him with her red eyes.<br /> Angus frowned. He was confused. &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you? Get up first&quot;<br /> He bent down and put his hands under her armpits and picked her up.<br /> Suddenly, Tammy was agitated and pushed him away hard, &quot;Get off me!&quot;<br /> She almost growled out.<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Her attitude was so strange. Did she know anything?<br /> Instantly, his eyes went cold, &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her fists in grief, &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> It was clear that things had been revealed, and his cold tone seemed to tell her that there was no need for him to pretend to be gentle with her anymore.<br /> The air went cold, and Tammy&#039;s whole body became top-heavy as if all her insides had been emptied!<br /> Suddenly, she was so out of breath that a sensation of her breath being blocked came over her, and she fell to the ground, covering her chest!<br /> Angus sensed something was wrong and immediately took her in his arms!<br /> &quot;Tammy!&quot; There was urgency in his voice.<br /> Tammy&#039;s breath quickened and she gripped the man&#039;s suit tie. Her tears gushed from her eyes, and her red eyes were full of indignation!<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus didn&#039;t say much, but his face was unusually livid. He just picked Tammy up and put her on the bed.<br /> &quot;Tammy, how are you feeling?&quot; He patted her face gently, a fine layer of sweat covering his forehead.<br /> Tammy stared at him with wide and empty eyes. She gave him a sarcastic smile.<br /> If he&#039;d been scared about her before, she&#039;d have been happy. But now she just felt sick.<br /> He wasn&#039;t afraid she&#039;d die, but he was afraid that he could not get her to sign the consent form!<br /> Suddenly, Tammy sat up in bed, pushed him away, and got right off the bed!<br /> Angus frowned. He easily caught her back with his long arms and held her in his arms. He hugged her from behind, and his eyes were dark, &quot;Where do you want to go?&quot;<br /> &quot;You let go of me!&quot; Tammy shouted!<br /> Finally, monstrous anger erupted and she tried almost with all her might to break the man&#039;s hands that held her. Her nails almost sank into the back of his hands.<br /> Angus frowned and a chill crossed his face as he said coldly, &quot;Stop it. Calm down!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He&#039;s got the nerve to think she was making a scene?<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth, veins bulging on her forehead as she hissed, &quot;Angus, you son of a woman. How could you cheat on my feelings like that?!&quot;<br /> She hated him so much!<br /> Angus closed his eyes and his breathing became a little faster. He easily clamped around her in his embrace. His strong and muscular muscles pressed against her back through the suit and her nightgown. His heartbeat strongly that almost crushed her thin and frail body.<br /> In the end, he opened his cold and heartless eyes with a frost that couldn&#039;t be melted, &quot;Yes, I married you for your kidney, but...&quot;<br /> He seemed to be trying to explain something else, but the words wouldn&#039;t come out of his mouth.<br /> After all, he was doing it for her kidney. What else could he do to explain?<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He had finally admitted it to her. He admitted his intention so neatly, so righteously!<br /> Tammy breathed a cold air. She bit down on her teeth, and her face was full of tears. The tears hid the scars on her face. She raged, &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot; His voice was also tinged with a hidden anger, and his strong, powerful arms around her became tighter.<br /> Just a kidney?<br /> Why did he have the nerve to say that?<br /> &quot;Angus, you&#039;re so cruel! How could you lie to me like that to get my kidney! How could you! How could... &quot;Tammy closed her eyes in pain.<br /> His voice gradually cooled down, &quot;As long as you promise to donate your kidney to your sister, we&#039;re still husband and wife. And you&#039;re still the young lady of the Smith Family. I&#039;ll guarantee you a lifetime of glory and prosperity.&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> &quot;Hahahaha...hahahahahaha!&quot; Tammy burst out laughing.<br /> He frowned. Her miserable laughter caused him discomfort, &quot;What are you laughing at? Didn&#039;t you marry me for money? One kidney in exchange for a position as a young lady of the Smith Family and a lifetime of brocade is quite cost-efficient!&quot;<br /> Originally, he knew that she had a strong temperament. If he directly asked her to donate her kidney, she would not agree. Her father was also refused by her.<br /> That was why he carefully pained everything. He wanted to ask her to donate her kidney gradually.<br /> But tonight his plan was all ruined and the original plan had to be changed!<br /> &quot;Young Mrs. Smith?&quot; Tammy&#039;s heart was aching and she was angry. And she said sarcastically and angrily, &quot;Do you think I care about the position of the Young Mrs. Smith? I married you because...&quot;<br /> It was because I&#039;ve been in love with you for 15 years starting at the age of five...<br /> Even if you were just an ordinary person, not the high and mighty Mr. Smith, I still loved you!<br /> But what was the point of saying those words now!<br /> He was just a hateful liar!<br /> There was no way she was going to love a liar who broke her liver again!<br /> With a surge of intense hatred in her heart, she suddenly lowered her head and bit Angus&#039;s arm with a vicious force!<br /> His hand was oozing blood!<br /> Angus frowned and gritted his teeth, &quot;Tammy, you!&quot;<br /> He picked Tammy&#039;s body right up, pressed her against the bed, ripped open her nightgown, and lowered his head to peck her!<br /> &quot;Ah! You let go of me, let go of me!&quot; Tammy struggled desperately, yelling at the top of her lungs.<br /> Angus held her arms down on the bed. His cold, cruel gaze penetrated with a suffocating harshness and his tone was filled with solemn and warning, &quot;Tammy, I can tell you unequivocally that Sonia is the apple of my eye. I have loved her so for years. If anything happens to her, you&#039;re not going to have a good time!&quot;<br /> He loved Sonia dearly from the first time he saw her when he was ten years old.<br /> Sonia was only seven years old at the time, and she was so cute and made him distressed.<br /> At that time, she even gave him half of her jade pendant.<br /> The jade pendant could be combined into one. Each of them kept one, and they had promised to be together since they were young.<br /> So, no matter what the cost, he would save Sonia!<br /> Not to mention hurting the woman beneath him, he could even destroy the world for the sake of the woman he loved.<br /> Angus&#039;s words seemed to slap Tammy so hard that she shivered all the time.<br /> Had he loved Sonia all those years?<br /> So, what about her? She was nothing!<br /> His love for Sonia was so strong that he could hurt everyone in the world.<br /> And was her love for him so worthless?<br /> She was painful. Overwhelming pain!<br /> She was in pain!<br /> Angus gazed into her grieving eyes, and it was as if something had pricked his heart and made him uncomfortable. His whole heart was clenched!<br /> With a sudden surge of anger in his eyes, he pinched her chin and pecked her hard on the lips!<br /> He closed his eyes and pecked her, not looking at her tears of pain and sorrow.<br /> These two lips that he had tasted so many times, were so bitter mixed with tears right now.<br /> &quot;N-no...let go...let go!&quot;<br /> The skirt of her nightgown was hiked up by him!<br /> &quot;No!!!&quot; She could not stand it. She would not allow this man to touch her again!<br /> Thinking of that her first time was given to this man, she suddenly felt so pathetic!<br /> Amid her struggle, Tammy grabbed the bedside table lamp and smashed it hard at Angus!<br /> The bedside lamp was broken!<br /> Angus was bleeding from the head!<br /> Tammy took the opportunity to push him away hard and ran barefoot!<br /> &quot;Tammy, you&#039;re looking for death!&quot; Angus covered the wound on his head. His eyes were red and gushed with a flaming rage.<br /> Tammy escaped from the villa.<br /> But after running for a while, she was suddenly caught!<br /> She was shocked and struggled desperately, &quot;Let go of me!&quot;<br /> She thought it was Angus, but then there was Sue&#039;s voice, &quot;Tammy, look at you. You&#039;re pathetic. Do you want me to find some men to comfort your broken heart?&quot;<br /> Sue was downstairs at the villa and before she left, she heard the sound of the two of them arguing from inside. She was so proud!<br /> The intense anxiety in Tammy&#039;s heart made her desperately want to get out of here, but her jaw was pinched hard!<br /> Sue opened her mouth and forced a few pills in her mouth, forcing her to swallow them!<br /> &quot;Errr...&quot; cough cough!<br /> Tammy tried to spit the medicine out, but it was too late. The pills were already been swallowed!<br /> &quot;What did you feed me?&quot; Tammy asked angrily.<br /> &quot;Of course they are good stuff!&quot; Sue immediately said to the two men she brought with her: &quot;She is the bride today. Don&#039;t leave her alone in the empty room. Take her away and serve her well. .&quot;<br /> Sue held her arms and smiled arrogantly.<br /> The two men smiled evilly, trying to take her away!<br /> Tammy was scared, &quot;Let go of me! let go of me! Angus won&#039;t let you go if he finds out! &quot;<br /> &quot;Angus?&quot; laughed Sue, &quot;He&#039;s made it so clear that he married you to save my daughter. Do you think he&#039;d mind you? take her away!&quot;<br /> Several men dragged Tammy away.<br /> Tammy shook her head back and her eyes suddenly fell somewhere, &quot;Angus, I&#039;m here!&quot;<br /> She yelled so loudly that several people were startled at the same time!<br /> Tammy took advantage of their disorientation and broke away from them hard enough to run towards the curb!<br /> &quot;Stop!&quot; Several people realized they were being fooled and immediately chased after her.<br /> Tammy ran to the side of the road. At the same time, a car came barreling towards her!<br /> Tammy stopped that car against all odds!<br /> Hiss-.<br /> There was a rush of brakes!<br /> &quot;Ah!!!&quot; Tammy slumped to the ground.<br /> A couple of men were going to catch up with her, but they saw the car that suddenly drove up, so they stood on the side of the road, not daring to do anything.<br /> The car door was opened and a tall figure stepped out. 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1011348	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031132		455		998017015074609	1	3.8739642390255E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375344040733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468840	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434432316_1177096437059242_3824244518002625636_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cSr7YjkWJ3UAb5dqVIh&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCsyr-2KreJxgtFGzLUNFljAf00WbADe6kfxhY6y_-tIw&oe=6618D81D	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434485323_1028339082046778_7793771392425445585_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=tK0s-flUAHwAb6QO5fk&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAhzvySxHb9KHQDd_N1PtLrneraoQSqX7ytusl9RxK60w&oe=6618F99B			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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1011163	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031132		455		392387463569319	1	1.1123328301092E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	153608837844924		0	Libb101			120208006863870556		b.mylibapps.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.mylibapps.com/ad/bm92ZWxXb3JsZC8xNDM3NjUvMjAyNDA0MDcxNjMyMDgvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712478839	1.5360883784492E+14	Libb101	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436252827_963139248798257_1713186742307628437_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=3xVx3TmakL4Ab7xbyvY&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfCdHQshLju0DECCeZ7asJ1CgUFw6oGWb-09xr6mFE1W2Q&oe=6618EBFB	person_profile	0	Libb101	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436453928_1154228939096976_2835719617599255203_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-6emy3IMr8MAb5TZBxl&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfAGCn7Rgvl__KlT2qqeUm1IuES3QUp-ID24YwK7EHCrwQ&oe=6618E806			0	3	The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> —<br /> During my last year at university, I had just turned 21 when Stephan came into my life. My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. In the evening I went to the mall and bought some beautiful blouses and shirts, all in strong colors and prints.<br /> Jennifer called me twice during the day and said that Stephan had spent the day at my parents&#039; house, the wretch stayed there making drama, and to make matters worse, Dad and Mom are on his side, in other words, as well as betraying me and doing everything he&#039;s done, the prick still has the nerve to play the victim and turn my family against me.<br /> My hatred for Stephan is only growing and I don&#039;t even know how I&#039;m going to react when I come face to face with him.		Libb101		19	https://facebook.com/61554134926966	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011483	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526154	1726031132		455		7625873634137564	1	3.7176918985086E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207550940020721		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI0MDQwNzEzNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468808	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435538333_439234988480781_4209865180390519874_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=wyv4HyMd-mAAb6cKtTM&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfC547yDdHbqErcaudQRilnVKx4TkXlrhfCJlSQN1iEu3w&oe=6618F0A1	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435464715_424809546867646_3386315895592747404_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ltt730sUgAoAb5462z7&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAl43szdM95GJ3aOAWUiAGPff7BrqI8SLDKsSGcsM9BwQ&oe=6618E30F			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012039	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031132		455		1725390188235333	3	6.9481798952822E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000666530431		feelingwonderful.club	Watch more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290116	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435465157_803281925002679_8166721504516049470_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1uw6JzxFZnUAb6PgDJZ&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDse_dsffCwrY6vzTM_ZCrrbeQKIY9AJ_beWk-zSguK0w&oe=6618E534	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434557272_434798782462570_789448645962211114_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ysBLT2hIx0UAb5m11GY&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDjqUo0PDLAMv-gz7dldRsKzGVxLs4Llg_afzxh4VYdgw&oe=6618F46F			0	3	Nights were the worst, every toss and turn a reminder of my Neuropathic pain. But then, this quick little trick gave me my first full night&#039;s sleep in years.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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1011337	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031132		455		967490564890334	1	9.5297299654897E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	107631418945071		0	Soundscapes of Love			120209921969630294		play.google.com	Install now		NONE	video	Read with Your Ears➤➤		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios		1712477150	1.0763141894507E+14	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435179323_1469006890707720_6142722993669699966_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=gU6x__y3SacAb7hr1Cd&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDaURTHG06CfhyguN8izuWFgBJHQ5lmJlb1mrg5KmF2fQ&oe=6618F9EA	person_profile	0	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435005055_736359615281008_7686496273730603524_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EKAwo9ouqXoAb6I1nc3&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDPbNiP9v3zi0orAoyYTAovTtG-f2ZL_acvhUyOwg6FuQ&oe=6618F3B3			0	3	&quot;Justin, though you are my twin sister&#039;s mate. My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. 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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. 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So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> —<br /> Megan<br /> The best thing Jason ever did was cheat on me.<br /> Not that I&#039;m grateful to my skunk of an ex-fiancé at the moment. I&#039;m crawling down the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, heading into my hometown. There&#039;s a big game this weekend and the Leopards are the team to beat in the NFL, so everybody and his brother has come to see them take on the Stallions.<br /> Reaching my exit at last, I take the off-ramp to Central Avenue. It&#039;s as crowded as the freeway, crammed with cars trying to get home or to a hotel before the dark clouds overhead unleash their fury. I inch along, wishing the traffic would vanish so I could pistol the puny engine on my compact car and vent some of my emotions.<br /> Every time the scene from this morning intrudes on my mind, anger and pain flare up anew. I&#039;m sick of driving, sick of grieving, of wasting my tears on a man who doesn&#039;t deserve them. If I hadn&#039;t come home early and found Jason balls-deep in another woman, I&#039;d still be planning our wedding.<br /> I need a drink and a hot bath and some mindless entertainment. I need to be numb.<br /> My cell phone rings. I glance down and see that it&#039;s Jason. It&#039;s all I can do not to pick up the phone and hurl it straight through the windshield.<br /> It&#039;s only an instant that my eyes are off the road, but when I look up there&#039;s a truck stopped right in front of me. With no time to brake, I wrench the steering wheel, jerking my car sideways into the next lane — just as a bright blue sports car whips into the same spot from the other side.<br /> Its front bumper hits the passenger side of my car with a sickening crunch, bouncing my head off the window next to me, then snapping me back the other way. The impact spins my car around. I end up facing the wrong way, the oncoming traffic dividing frantically around me like water going past the prow of a ship.<br /> I&#039;m too stunned to move; for long moments, I just sit there staring. I&#039;m finally numb, but not the way I wanted.<br /> Maybe I messed up in another life, and today is some kind of karmic revenge. My lower lip trembles, and I bite down on it. Self-pity sucks, and no matter what, I will not start crying again.<br /> A tap on my side window makes me jump. I turn my head to see a man peering in at me. Dark hair, dark eyes, shoulders as broad as a house. Why does he seem so familiar?<br /> When I don&#039;t respond, he opens my door. &quot;Are you all right?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes. I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I say, straightening in my seat. &quot;Was that your car?&quot; &quot;Yeah, but don&#039;t worry about that.&quot; I hear a snort behind him, but I can&#039;t see who it is because the huge man in front of me is blocking my view.<br /> Undoing my seat belt, I turn to get out of the car. The man takes my hand to help me up. Electric heat surges up my arm and through my body, flooding me with sensation. A detached corner of my mind notices my entirely inappropriate response, and wonders if it&#039;s because I&#039;m in shock.<br /> He backs away to give me room. Now I can see the other man, standing by the flashy blue car with his arms folded. Same hair, same eyes, same massive build.<br /> At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> Granted, they are the hottest men I&#039;ve ever laid eyes on. But still. &quot;Don&#039;t worry about the car,&quot; the one nearest me says again. &quot;I&#039;m Cody, by the way.&quot; He&#039;d let go of me when I stood up, and now he&#039;s holding out his hand again to shake.<br /> It&#039;s an enormous hand — it engulfs mine, and I am not a petite woman. But I only have an instant to process that, because at the contact with his rough, warm skin, heat flows through me once more. This time, my papilla go hard.<br /> I tell myself it&#039;s the stress. That&#039;s why I&#039;m getting more turned on than I ever did from Jason&#039;s touch, right here in the middle of the street, with honking cars all around us. I want to believe it, but I know it&#039;s not true.<br /> The other thing I know is that I need to stop feeling this way. Now. I pull my hand free and look at his brother. &quot;So you must be Brock. My dad&#039;s told me about you both.&quot;<br /> A slow smile quirks one side of his mouth. He&#039;s devastatingly handsome, just like his twin — and he knows it. &quot;Your dad&#039;s a fan?&quot;<br /> &quot;You could say that,&quot; I tell him. &quot;He&#039;s your coach.&quot;<br /> The guys exchange a quick glance, eyebrows raised. Traffic is still going by us, but very slowly because people keep stopping to take photos of the twins through their car windows, even though night has fallen.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re Coach Turner&#039;s daughter?&quot; Brock says. NFL teams have a lot of different coaches, so it&#039;s a valid question. But there&#039;s only one head coach, and that&#039;s my dad.<br /> &quot;Yeah, I&#039;m Megan. I&#039;d say it&#039;s nice to meet you, but I&#039;d really prefer we hadn&#039;t met this way.&quot;<br /> Cody grins at that, but Brock&#039;s frowning, his mind on something else. &quot;Don&#039;t you live in Omaha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I did,&quot; I say. And I am so not having that conversation with either of these guys. &quot;We should call the police and our insurance and all that.&quot;<br /> Their sports car has a crumpled fender but is mostly intact. When I go around to the passenger side of my car, though, I see that it took the brunt of things.<br /> &quot;Yeah, it&#039;s totaled,&quot; Cody says from behind me. He sounds far too cheerful about it, and I suppress a twinge of irritation. Even as a rookie, he&#039;s earning a good salary, so buying a new car is no big deal to him.<br /> But I have no job at the moment, and I&#039;m not asking my father for money. He&#039;s already letting me stay at his place until I can sort things out. Letting him pay for stuff on top of that is way more than I&#039;m comfortable with. Maybe I can find some kind of telecommuting work until I can get another car.<br /> I go back around to the driver&#039;s side, taking out my phone and my insurance card. Brock&#039;s already on his phone. &quot;Cops are on the way to take an accident report,&quot; he says when he hangs up, &quot;and I&#039;ve got tow trucks and a cab coming too.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tow trucks, plural?&quot; I say.<br /> He shrugs. &quot;They both need it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, thank you.&quot; But he only called one cab. Does that mean ...<br /> &quot;Are you heading to your dad&#039;s house?&quot; he says, as if hearing my unspoken question. At my nod, he continues, &quot;We&#039;ll drop you off. It&#039;s on the way to our place anyway.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks,&quot; I say again. &quot;That&#039;s really very kind.&quot;<br /> &quot;No big deal.&quot; He and Cody exchange another swift glance, and this time I sense the undercurrent flowing between them. Whatever they&#039;re thinking, it sends a ripple of awareness down my spine.<br /> The brothers are standing together now, and I can&#039;t help but admire the view. Chiseled jaws, skin in matching shades of sun-tanned bronze, strong noses, sensual mouths. They were impressive when I watched them play on TV, but in person their charisma is overwhelming.<br /> My gaze wanders down to the arms like tree trunks, then the tight, narrow waists. They&#039;re both wearing gym shorts and t-shirts, the fabric straining against their biceps and thighs. I bet their abs are amazing too. They could be world-class models instead of football players.<br /> Two sets of big, dark brown eyes pin me in place, and suddenly I can&#039;t breathe. The moment lengthens until I force myself to look away. My heart is beating way too fast.<br /> Maybe getting in a taxi with the twins is not such a good idea. But the wind is rising, the clouds darker and more threatening. We need to get indoors before the skies open up.<br /> By the time the police and the tow trucks have come and gone, the taxi has arrived, and the air has a bite that makes me shiver. I have my suitcase and purse, but have to cross my fingers that the rest of the stuff in my car will be safe at the repair shop until I can pick it up. Cody puts the suitcase in the cab&#039;s trunk, then opens the back door and slides in. Brock gestures for me to go next.<br /> I don&#039;t want to make a big deal out of riding up front with the driver after the guys have been so nice to me, so I get in and scoot over to make room. The brothers dwarf me, and when Brock slides in, I&#039;m squeezed between them like I&#039;m the filling in a twin sandwich.<br /> The driver pulls into the crush of traffic. Pressed between the brothers, I&#039;m instantly warm. My whole body starts to tingle, and it&#039;s not just from the heat coming off them. I know this because the sensations are strongest right between my legs.<br /> I&#039;ve never reacted to a man like this before, let alone two of them at once. Maybe all my emotions about Jason are being diverted into lust. Which means it&#039;s a really bad idea for me to let this continue.<br /> If they realize how turned on I am, they&#039;ll think I&#039;m a freak or a groupie. I don&#039;t want to give them any ideas, since I&#039;ll doubtless be around them again — I won&#039;t miss a game. In my best nice/polite/helpful voice, I say, &quot;I should sit in front.&quot;<br /> &quot;Nah,&quot; Brock drawls, and the next thing I know he picks me up as if I weigh nothing at all and settles me sideways on his lap, my hip nestled in his crotch. I suck in a breath as electricity jolts through my body.<br /> Excuse me,&quot; I say, still struggling for politeness. &quot;I can&#039;t sit in your lap.&quot; I try to ignore the sensations spiraling from my core out through my body and back again.<br /> &quot;You are sitting in my lap,&quot; he points out, like it&#039;s no big deal. One of his hands, so big and strong and warm, is curled around my waist, burning through my clothing. The other goes to my head, pressing gently down to tuck me against his neck, then stays tangled in my hair.<br /> He smells like sunshine and clean male sweat. It&#039;s intoxicating. My voice comes out all soft and breathy when I say, &quot;I mean it&#039;s not appropriate. Please let me go.&quot;<br /> &quot;Relax, sugar,&quot; he says in that same lazy tone. &quot;We&#039;re not gonna hurt you.&quot;<br /> The we is not exactly comforting.<br /> Brock&#039;s mouth brushes the skin on the side of my neck, making me jolt. Since I can&#039;t take them up on their offer, I don&#039;t need any more torment. I try to pull away again, but he just tucks me back against his side.<br /> &quot;Easy, Megalicious,&quot; he says in that rumble of his. &quot;You&#039;re too tense. We need to help you relax.&quot;<br /> &quot;You did not just call me — that.&quot; I can&#039;t even make myself repeat his ridiculous nickname. Who does he think he is? Besides the guy who&#039;s making my brain melt, I mean, along with the rest of my body.<br /> Cody chuckles. &quot;How about megagorgeous?&quot; He shifts closer, running a finger up and down my arm. <br /> My system is overloading again, and I can&#039;t help squirming some more on Brock&#039;s lap. &quot;Yeah, babe,&quot; he says. &quot;Let Daddy Brock make you feel better.&quot;<br /> &quot;Daddy Brock?&quot; I sputter and then snort with laughter. &quot;You guys are no older than I am. I might even be older than you.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not the years, baby,&quot; he says, his lips grazing the sensitive shell of my outer ear. &quot;It&#039;s the mileage.&quot;<br /> Even as I roll my eyes at him quoting movie lines at me, he turns me so I&#039;m facing forward in the taxi. One arm wraps around my midriff, and his free hand teases the skin just above the waistband of my shorts.<br /> His touch sends sparks shooting right down to my private part. I must have hit my head during the collision harder than I thought. Anger, grief, stress, hormones — can&#039;t forget the raging hormones — have apparently shredded every bit of common sense I possess. Because I don&#039;t say anything.<br /> All I have to do is open my mouth and tell them, &quot;No.&quot; Or &quot;Stop that.&quot; And they&#039;d back off, both of them. I know it in my bones. Impossible as it sounds, I feel safe with these two men who are taking such liberties with my body.<br /> I&#039;m letting it happen because I want it to. Because I want them. Because right now, with the rain wrapping the taxi in sheets of water, hiding us in our own little world, all I care about is how they&#039;re making me feel.<br /> And how they&#039;re making me feel is like a beautiful and desirable woman. Someone worth wanting. Someone Jason was a fool to let go.<br /> Who are you kidding? whispers the self-doubt that&#039;s been tormenting me all day, ever since I walked in on Jason and his mistress. You&#039;re nothing to them.<br /> I almost listen, almost give in to the crushing weight of my insecurity. But then my phone rings. Cody pulls it out of my purse. &quot;Jason,&quot; he says, reading the screen. &quot;Who&#039;s that?&quot;<br /> My anger blazes again. &quot;No one,&quot; I snap. I grab the phone, hit the Reject Call button, and toss it back in my purse. Jason, and not in a good way. He got his and now I&#039;m getting mine.<br /> I relax against Brock, consciously letting go of my resistance. &quot;That&#039;s my girl,&quot; he whispers. His hand slips inside my shorts, then under the elastic of my panties, his fingertips teasing the curls above my cherry.<br /> Now that I&#039;ve decided not to fight it, I&#039;m impatient for more. &quot;Touch me,&quot; I whisper back. &quot;Do it.&quot;<br /> <br /> There&#039;s a car I don&#039;t recognize parked in my dad&#039;s driveway, a white SUV next to his black one. The guys exchange a glance, but don&#039;t say anything. We all get out, and Cody retrieves my suitcase while Brock says to the driver, &quot;Wait here — we&#039;ll be back in a few minutes.&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s okay,&quot; I say. &quot;You don&#039;t have to come in with me.&quot; My dad may not have x-ray vision, but I can&#039;t shake the feeling that as soon as he sees us together, he&#039;ll somehow know what just happened.<br /> &quot;Just need to ask him a question,&quot; Brock says, but there&#039;s a twinkle in his eye that fills me with trepidation. He and Cody follow me up the sidewalk, close behind me as if they&#039;re afraid I&#039;ll slip inside and lock the door on them. They might be right.<br /> My body hasn&#039;t stopped humming from those amazing orgasms, and I mentally cross my fingers that my face is blank enough to protect me. Since Dad&#039;s expecting me, I open the front door without knocking, the twins still right behind me.<br /> The entryway opens into the living room, with a hallway branching off to the left that goes to the bedrooms, and a doorway on the right that leads to the kitchen. Since the living room is empty, I turn into the kitchen — and stop so fast the brothers bump into me.<br /> My dad&#039;s there, and so is a woman I&#039;ve never seen before. Their arms are around each other; his hands are on her hip. And they&#039;re pecking like there&#039;s no tomorrow.<br /> I haven&#039;t been this shocked since the day I was ten and came home to find my father crying in the living room. Even catching Jason this morning was less of a stunner. My voice is stuck in my throat. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d say anyway.<br /> Brock comes to my rescue by clearing his throat loudly, breaking up the makeout session. My dad&#039;s head whips around. &quot;Megan!&quot; he says. He looks confused — understandable, with the Beast Brothers at my back — but also a bit guilty.<br /> &quot;Hi, Dad.&quot; I find I can speak now that the silence has been broken. &quot;I did tell you I was almost here.&quot; His guilty look increases, and a small part of me is glad because it helps me conceal my own feelings of self-reproach. He comes over to give me a hug, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close. When I called this morning to say I was on my way, he didn&#039;t ask any questions; something in my voice must have warned him it wasn&#039;t the time. All he said was, &quot;I&#039;ll be here.&quot;<br /> His unwavering support steadies me, even as the contrast to Jason&#039;s betrayal is like a shard of glass in my heart. I squeeze him tighter, overflowing with love and gratitude, but his next words shatter the mood.<br /> &quot;Vivian stopped by after we spoke,&quot; he says. &quot;Vivian, I&#039;d like you to meet my daughter Megan.&quot;<br /> The woman comes forward, hands outstretched. &quot;It&#039;s wonderful to meet you, dear. Your father&#039;s told me so much about you.&quot;<br /> My first thought is that she looks nothing like my mother. I still have memories of my mom, and lots of old photographs. Not to mention mirrors. I have my mother&#039;s auburn curls and curvy build, whereas Vivian is blonde and slender. I&#039;m relieved that there&#039;s no resemblance; I&#039;m not sure what I would do if my dad started dating a lookalike.<br /> Her expression, though, puts my back up. Maybe it&#039;s my imagination working overtime, but the little smile playing around her lips reminds me of Jason&#039;s mistress. He threw her out this morning when I caught them together, but she smirked at me while she strutted out of the house, as if she&#039;d won some kind of victory.<br /> I want to smack Vivian&#039;s smile right off her face — which is crazy and wrong. My dad isn&#039;t cheating; he&#039;s entitled to be happy.<br /> I should be happy that he&#039;s met someone after so many years alone. But I&#039;m not. Shoving aside thoughts of what that says about me, I force a smile and say, &quot;It&#039;s nice to meet you.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s when everything goes from awkward to totally insane.<br /> Because Vivian looks at the twins and says, &quot;Hello, boys. What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> And Cody and Brock say, &quot;Hey, Mom.&quot;		ForFun-123		5	https://facebook.com/61554441015403	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The world of reading		4757	https://facebook.com/100084744048793	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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You&#039;re sleeping with my bestie Jade?! The both of you make me sick!” Lily shouts. She could no longer keep her cool.<br /> &quot;Listen to me, Lily.&quot; Tim begs.<br /> Lily ignores him.<br /> After leaving the villa, Lily goes to a bar.<br /> &quot;Well, I only want the most expensive and most handsome man to accompany me.&quot; Lily said to the manager.<br /> ******** <br /> It is 9 p.m. on rainy day. On such a cool autumn night, Lily stands in front of the villa without an umbrella, the clothes on shoulder getting soaked by the rain. She doesn’t pay it any mind though and keeps the present under her arm carefully wrapped with her coat.<br /> Today is Lily and Tim’s first anniversary. Lily is supposed to be at her mother&#039;s house, but she secretly bought a gift to surprise Tim.<br /> As she walks to the door, her clothes get completely soaked. She takes the key from her pocket out and opens the door carefully. Without turning on the light, she stands at the porch and changes her shoes. As she takes off her shoes, she sees a pair of red high-heeled shoes on the floor.<br /> Lily is shocked, because she knows that those are clearly not her shoes; she can tell be the size.<br /> The heart feels like it is being grabbed by a pair of invisible hands. Lily puts the gift in her arms on the ground and walks slowly towards the bedroom on the second floor.<br /> The closer she gets, the clearer the conversation becomes—<br /> “Oh, Tim...”<br /> A familiar female voice penetrates her eardrum; she is enjoying herself quite a bit.<br /> “I know that is how like it,” the man replies. That is without question Tim’s voice.<br /> In the corridor outside the door, Lily feels like she is walking on the edge of a knife with every step. Even if she can&#039;t see what&#039;s going on inside, the intensity of the voices paint a vivid picture in her mind of what is happening.<br /> “Who do you like better, Lily or me,” the woman suddenly asks. This makes Lily&#039;s heart drop into her stomach.<br /> “Are you getting jealous? I am only focused on you baby. How can I even think of her when I have you?” Lily’s heart breaks into a million pieces.<br /> Lily thinks to herself, nobody believed that her husband had never touched from when they started dating into now. Tim had said that he couldn’t do it. But now, here he is making love with her best friend.<br /> Lily feels that she is a heroine in a Tennessee Williams’ play. Now that she is facing her greatest fear, she can’t bear to open the door until they finish. Lilly enters the room and see the two of them lying in the bed.<br /> What makes it all the worse is that the person Tim is with is her best friend Jade.<br /> Jade has been her best friend since high school. Lily thought to herself, how could Jade do this to me?<br /> Lily suddenly recalls that every time she goes back to her mother&#039;s house, Jade always asks about how long she will be gone, but never accompanies her. The reason is much clearer to Lily now. She feels humiliated.<br /> Obviously, the two in bed don&#039;t expect Lily, who should be at her mother&#039;s house, to be here. For a moment, Tim tries to keep calm shouts at Jade, “Get out.”<br /> Lily has never been a short-tempered person. But, this time, she can&#039;t hide the anger in her chest. She glances at the hot kettle on the table, picks it up and throws it at the strange man and woman on the bed. “The both of you make me sick!” Lily shouts.<br /> Jade brazenly responds, “Lily, you should think about it from Tim’s point of view. The two of you haven’t been intimate in over a year.” Lily realizes that Jade doesn’t feel any guilt at all.<br /> “Oh, god,” Lily sneers, “I guess I should thank you Jade for taking care of my husband then.” Lily, getting angrier and angrier, continues, “I always treated you as more than a friend and this is how you treat me in return! You couldn’t get own husband, so I guess you had to take mine!”<br /> Lily has never been so pointblank with anyone before. Tim looks at her and says, “You need to get out of here.”<br /> “Don&#039;t worry, I won’t stay here anymore than I have to,” Lily responds. Lily can’t even bear to look at them and says, “Tim, you can explain this to my parents and your parents. I am tired of always having to explain your actions.”<br /> They have been married for over a year. On their wedding night, Tim had told her that he couldn’t have a intercourse. She had thought maybe he was scared and that once they got more comfortable with each other he wouldn’t have any issues. Her mother-in-law had been asking her why they didn&#039;t have children. Lily hadn’t said anything. Her mother-in-law asked if she had any physical problems. Lily had lied to cover for Tim, but this just caused friction between her and her mother-in-law. Lily now feels that she was so stupid for doing that now.<br /> But, even as Lily threatens him, Tim doesn&#039;t show any emotion, not even a frown. In all their years together, Lily had been the one that pursued the relationship. Lily had always been very forgiving of him and she would always come back to him no matter what he did.<br /> However, enough was enough. Lily could no longer keep her cool and said,<br /> “Let&#039;s get divorced.”<br /> After leaving the villa, Lily goes out to find a taxi. She wanders around the street aimlessly until a taxi finally stops for her. She sadly realizes that she has no place to go except her home.<br /> “Miss, where do you want to go?” The driver looks at the woman in the mirror curiously.<br /> “Just drive,” Lily says to the driver.<br /> The car passes a senior business club. Lily looks at the luxury cars at the door. She, without thinking, tells the driver to stop.<br /> After paying, she goes directly into the club. She quickly finds the bar in the hall. After a cursory glance at the expensive prices on the list and she orders several bottles.<br /> The hard liquid goes down her throat and into her belly, and her eyes quickly tear up. After a few more sips, she quickly reflects on the past year, the memories making her feel what a joke it all was.<br /> Her best friend is fooling around with her husband. Lily sadly smiles, her heart is broken.<br /> She downs her glass. Then another. Then another. Soon, she doesn&#039;t know how much she has had. But, she does know that she has to pee and walks into the bathroom. After taking care of her business, she goes out and sees a row of tall men in black suits. The men look powerful and important. Now that she has some liquid courage, she casually walks up to one of the men, hooks arms with him and starts chatting with him.<br /> The manager of the restaurant comes up, pulls her away and gives her a look. Seeing that Lily is not bad looking and wearing famous brands, the manager relaxes his face.<br /> “Excuse me, miss, these are doormen. If you want to meet some big players, I can help you out.”<br /> Lily is drunk and sees a chance to get some revenge on Tim. She has already lost everything to this marriage. Why should she always have to be the bigger person if Tim and Jade were just going to betray her?<br /> “Well, I only want the most expensive and most handsome man to accompany me?<br /> As soon as the manager hears that the most expensive, his eyes shine shrewdly. Then he takes her directly to the VIP area. “Just a moment, I&#039;ll call someone right away to come here,” the manager tells Lily.<br /> The manager goes into the room first and leaves Lily alone on sofa. She is very drunk and dizzy. In a drunken haze, Lily see the door of the opposite room open and a tall man comes out from it. He looks handsome and strong with long legs, a narrow waist and wide shoulders. Even the face seems like it is craved out of stone. Everything about this man is immaculate. Especially those dark and deep eyes, which hypnotize Lily.<br /> Lily smiles, gets up and walks unsteadily. She grabs the man&#039;s arm and says, “Nice, I&#039;m very satisfied.”<br /> The man looks at Lily, raising his eyebrows.<br /> “Let’s go,” he calmly says.<br /> “This is your attitude. Didn&#039;t your manager tell you that I&#039;m going to pay you for one night. I don’t care about money. As long as you make me happy, I&#039;ll double it for you!” Lily keeps on talking a big game, giving a goofy smile and showing a row of neat, white teeth. The man is tall, and she has to stand on tiptoe to get close to him. “To tell you the truth, this is my first time. Aren’t you lucky.”<br /> ***<br /> Rex suddenly stops walking, and he finally looks at Lily. Her beautiful face is as small as his palm and she has a pair of clear eyes. The woman&#039;s skin is very fair, and she even has no pores. Unlike the other enchanting woman of the night, she doesn&#039;t wear make-up, and she is so pure like a daisy shaking in the wind. Now that she is getting closer to him, Rex can smell a mixture liquor and perfume. Rex has had no feelings for any woman over the years, but looking at her, he is very excited.<br /> She is very much to his liking.<br /> Rex raises her chin and says confidently, “First time, huh. Haven’t made love before Lily.”<br /> Lily looks at him directly in the eyes and coolly says, “Is it hard to believe?”<br /> Such flirting made Lily even more irresistible.<br /> Rex looks at the woman&#039;s cunning smile and looks down her dress. Rex cannot believe how great this woman looks.<br /> The two of them touch fingertip, and a devious smile crosses both of their faces. Rex says, “No matter what happens, even if you start crying, I won’t let you go.”<br /> Lily raises her head and takes a big gulp for some courage. She says loudly, “We will see who is crying at the end.”<br /> Rex&#039;s long arm closes around Lily, and he pulls her closer. He presses the elevator button with his other arm. Before they get in the elevator, the manager comes over with a line of men. Seeing Rex, he immediately shouts respectfully, “Mr. Rex, this lady...”<br /> Rex stares at the men with a warning in his eyes and walks away.<br /> The manager dares not say anything. He listens to Rex’s words and goes back to his job.<br /> The elevator goes directly to the seventh floor of the club. The whole floor is full of VIP presidential suites. Rex has a set of his own private room. He opens the door and pushes the drunk woman in his arms onto the bed. He quickly turns the lights off in the corridor by using a door panel.<br /> The lights turned off, Rex presses Lily against the door, and he reaches for her clothes.<br /> Lily feels that her body is helpless as he effortless keeps her in place. Suddenly, a chill comes over her. She looks down and finds that her clothes are gone, and that she is only wearing her underwear..<br /> Rex pecks her neck passionately and leaves red marks up and down her neck.<br /> Lily’s skin is softer than Rex imagined, which surprised Rex.<br /> Rex quickly sees that Lily is too inexperienced to know what to do. He finds that he doesn&#039;t mind that, and he has enough time and patience to guide her.<br /> After many years and quite a few women, it has been a long time since Rex felt this kind of passion for a woman. Rex cannot wait anymore. But as he is about to go further, his hand is gripped by a small hand.<br /> Rex is a little stunned, and he looks into her eyes to see the small face resting on his chest.<br /> Lily has finally come to her senses. She realizes what is going on. She wants to get revenge on Tim, but this is not right. She is scared by what is going on, and she feels the need to back off.<br /> “Don&#039;t... I, I&#039;m not ready”<br /> Rex looks into her panic eyes, now accustomed to the darkness, and feels for this tiny woman. His body is ready to go though, telling him to do it now.<br /> Rex&#039;s voice is mute. It&#039;s too late.<br /> “Ah!”<br /> Sudden Lily lets out a cry of pain, and her body feels like it is being torn apart.<br /> Feeling that the awkwardness has passed, and feeling great satisfaction both emotionally and physically, Rex continues to drill her. It is beyond description.<br /> Lily cries, and gradually the pain is replaced by a strange, new feeling.<br /> “Don&#039;t , please let me go...”<br /> At this point it is impossible for to stop Rex.<br /> After a long time, the man finally reaches his climax. Lily’s eyes can&#039;t open, and Rex lays her on top of the bed.<br /> Just when she thinks it is over, the man turns her body over. Lily opens her eyes out of fear but cannot stop it.<br /> She struggles to escape, but her waist is held by Rex.<br /> “Please! I&#039;ll pay you twice as much. Let me go,” Lily begs with a moan.<br /> But Rex lovingly touches her hair and reassuringly says, “Just bear it for a while, and it will be over soon.”<br /> ***<br /> The next morning, Lily wakes up in a pain.<br /> Her body seems to have been run over by a heavy locomotive, and every joint is painful and swollen. She tries to move. Her body feels like it is burning inside. Last night&#039;s charming scene flashes in front of her eyes. Lily&#039;s face is pale suddenly. That man. How could he do that to me, even when I was fighting him.<br /> The suite is still filled with an indescribable smell. She gets out of bed wrapped in a quilt. The bathroom door suddenly opens. The man comes out with only a bath towel hanging on his waist. He is nearly 1.9 meters tall, with wide shoulders, narrow waist, an 8-pack, and healthy tanned skin.<br /> Lily screams and quickly looks away, “Why don&#039;t you wear clothes!”<br /> Rex listens to the woman&#039;s stammering voice, and then looks as she wraps herself up like a burrito. He smiles to himself and calmly says, “We&#039;ve done everything. What are you shy about?”<br /> Lily&#039;s face is red and she angrily says, “Can you stop talking about this in the daytime.”<br /> Then she says in a cold voice, “I&#039;ll pay you the money. You can go now.”<br /> Rex raises his eyebrows and walks towards the bed. Before he can say anything, Lily rolls over to the other side of the bed, and still wrapped in a quilt says, “Don’t you dare look at me like that. What did you think? I&#039;m married and have a husband. Take the money and leave. Don&#039;t tell anyone about last night!”<br /> The man&#039;s eyes narrow again. Married but still hasn’t had intercourse yet. That is strange.<br /> “It&#039;s not a good relationship, but I&#039;m really married.”<br /> Rex is taken aback by her words.<br /> Looking at the woman with those gloomy eyes, Rex knows that she is telling the truth.<br /> She is married.<br /> No matter how much Rex wants her, he will never be the type of man who breaks up other people&#039;s families. To be honest, if he had known that she was married last night, he wouldn’t have done anything..<br /> Rex suddenly feels sick. He quickly puts on his clothes, throws his bath towel on the ground, and looks at her in complete bafflement before he leaves. As he is walking out, he says, “You have taste good, but that maybe wasn’t the best decision.”<br /> He walks out of the room without hesitation<br /> Lily is stunned, and then she grits her teeth angrily. Her eyes turn red slowly. How could she be so stupid. She was just humiliated by a gigolo. Is it her fault that Tim cheated on her? It is because of her lack experience and knowledge about intercourse that Tim looked to another woman?<br /> Lily jumps in the bath and soaks in the tub for a while. After finishing, she goes to the front desk to check out, but the staff stares at her in surprise—<br /> “Miss, did you have any special service last night.”<br /> “No”<br /> Despite her being able to say it, her body definitely could back up it. Lily’s body ached all over.<br /> “I stayed in room 709.”<br /> When the man at the front desk hears 709, a confused look comes across his face. He says, “709 is one of our most valued customer&#039;s exclusive room, not open to outsiders. Are you sure you stayed there?”<br /> After finally checking out of the club, Lily could only think about how big of a mistake she had made.<br /> One good thing was she hadn’t spent any money. But she hadn’t slept with a one of the club boys, but with one of clients. But, she thought, who cares who he is, right?<br /> Lily couldn’t stop thinking about this strange new feeling she felt. She realized that she hadn’t even felt this way when Tim first cheated on her<br /> As she is thinking about it, the mobile phone in the bag suddenly rings. Sure enough, it is Tim.<br /> Lily closes her eyes gently, then quickly picks up.<br /> “You have some nerve calling me.”<br /> “Lily how dare you not come home. Where did you go last night?” Tim&#039;s grumpy voice rings in her ear.<br /> Lily smiles bitterly, “Why, are you and Jade finished now? Is it my turn?”<br /> “You will regret it. You will pay for what you did.” She adds.		ForFun-104		52	https://facebook.com/61552426861640	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. 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No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> —<br /> Megan<br /> The best thing Jason ever did was cheat on me.<br /> Not that I&#039;m grateful to my skunk of an ex-fiancé at the moment. I&#039;m crawling down the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, heading into my hometown. There&#039;s a big game this weekend and the Leopards are the team to beat in the NFL, so everybody and his brother has come to see them take on the Stallions.<br /> Reaching my exit at last, I take the off-ramp to Central Avenue. It&#039;s as crowded as the freeway, crammed with cars trying to get home or to a hotel before the dark clouds overhead unleash their fury. I inch along, wishing the traffic would vanish so I could pistol the puny engine on my compact car and vent some of my emotions.<br /> Every time the scene from this morning intrudes on my mind, anger and pain flare up anew. I&#039;m sick of driving, sick of grieving, of wasting my tears on a man who doesn&#039;t deserve them. If I hadn&#039;t come home early and found Jason balls-deep in another woman, I&#039;d still be planning our wedding.<br /> I need a drink and a hot bath and some mindless entertainment. I need to be numb.<br /> My cell phone rings. I glance down and see that it&#039;s Jason. It&#039;s all I can do not to pick up the phone and hurl it straight through the windshield.<br /> It&#039;s only an instant that my eyes are off the road, but when I look up there&#039;s a truck stopped right in front of me. With no time to brake, I wrench the steering wheel, jerking my car sideways into the next lane — just as a bright blue sports car whips into the same spot from the other side.<br /> Its front bumper hits the passenger side of my car with a sickening crunch, bouncing my head off the window next to me, then snapping me back the other way. The impact spins my car around. I end up facing the wrong way, the oncoming traffic dividing frantically around me like water going past the prow of a ship.<br /> I&#039;m too stunned to move; for long moments, I just sit there staring. I&#039;m finally numb, but not the way I wanted.<br /> Maybe I messed up in another life, and today is some kind of karmic revenge. My lower lip trembles, and I bite down on it. Self-pity sucks, and no matter what, I will not start crying again.<br /> A tap on my side window makes me jump. I turn my head to see a man peering in at me. Dark hair, dark eyes, shoulders as broad as a house. Why does he seem so familiar?<br /> When I don&#039;t respond, he opens my door. &quot;Are you all right?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes. I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I say, straightening in my seat. &quot;Was that your car?&quot; &quot;Yeah, but don&#039;t worry about that.&quot; I hear a snort behind him, but I can&#039;t see who it is because the huge man in front of me is blocking my view.<br /> Undoing my seat belt, I turn to get out of the car. The man takes my hand to help me up. Electric heat surges up my arm and through my body, flooding me with sensation. A detached corner of my mind notices my entirely inappropriate response, and wonders if it&#039;s because I&#039;m in shock.<br /> He backs away to give me room. Now I can see the other man, standing by the flashy blue car with his arms folded. Same hair, same eyes, same massive build.<br /> At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> Granted, they are the hottest men I&#039;ve ever laid eyes on. But still. &quot;Don&#039;t worry about the car,&quot; the one nearest me says again. &quot;I&#039;m Cody, by the way.&quot; He&#039;d let go of me when I stood up, and now he&#039;s holding out his hand again to shake.<br /> It&#039;s an enormous hand — it engulfs mine, and I am not a petite woman. But I only have an instant to process that, because at the contact with his rough, warm skin, heat flows through me once more. This time, my papilla go hard.<br /> I tell myself it&#039;s the stress. That&#039;s why I&#039;m getting more turned on than I ever did from Jason&#039;s touch, right here in the middle of the street, with honking cars all around us. I want to believe it, but I know it&#039;s not true.<br /> The other thing I know is that I need to stop feeling this way. Now. I pull my hand free and look at his brother. &quot;So you must be Brock. My dad&#039;s told me about you both.&quot;<br /> A slow smile quirks one side of his mouth. He&#039;s devastatingly handsome, just like his twin — and he knows it. &quot;Your dad&#039;s a fan?&quot;<br /> &quot;You could say that,&quot; I tell him. &quot;He&#039;s your coach.&quot;<br /> The guys exchange a quick glance, eyebrows raised. Traffic is still going by us, but very slowly because people keep stopping to take photos of the twins through their car windows, even though night has fallen.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re Coach Turner&#039;s daughter?&quot; Brock says. NFL teams have a lot of different coaches, so it&#039;s a valid question. But there&#039;s only one head coach, and that&#039;s my dad.<br /> &quot;Yeah, I&#039;m Megan. I&#039;d say it&#039;s nice to meet you, but I&#039;d really prefer we hadn&#039;t met this way.&quot;<br /> Cody grins at that, but Brock&#039;s frowning, his mind on something else. &quot;Don&#039;t you live in Omaha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I did,&quot; I say. And I am so not having that conversation with either of these guys. &quot;We should call the police and our insurance and all that.&quot;<br /> Their sports car has a crumpled fender but is mostly intact. When I go around to the passenger side of my car, though, I see that it took the brunt of things.<br /> &quot;Yeah, it&#039;s totaled,&quot; Cody says from behind me. He sounds far too cheerful about it, and I suppress a twinge of irritation. Even as a rookie, he&#039;s earning a good salary, so buying a new car is no big deal to him.<br /> But I have no job at the moment, and I&#039;m not asking my father for money. He&#039;s already letting me stay at his place until I can sort things out. Letting him pay for stuff on top of that is way more than I&#039;m comfortable with. Maybe I can find some kind of telecommuting work until I can get another car.<br /> I go back around to the driver&#039;s side, taking out my phone and my insurance card. Brock&#039;s already on his phone. &quot;Cops are on the way to take an accident report,&quot; he says when he hangs up, &quot;and I&#039;ve got tow trucks and a cab coming too.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tow trucks, plural?&quot; I say.<br /> He shrugs. &quot;They both need it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, thank you.&quot; But he only called one cab. Does that mean ...<br /> &quot;Are you heading to your dad&#039;s house?&quot; he says, as if hearing my unspoken question. At my nod, he continues, &quot;We&#039;ll drop you off. It&#039;s on the way to our place anyway.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks,&quot; I say again. &quot;That&#039;s really very kind.&quot;<br /> &quot;No big deal.&quot; He and Cody exchange another swift glance, and this time I sense the undercurrent flowing between them. Whatever they&#039;re thinking, it sends a ripple of awareness down my spine.<br /> The brothers are standing together now, and I can&#039;t help but admire the view. Chiseled jaws, skin in matching shades of sun-tanned bronze, strong noses, sensual mouths. They were impressive when I watched them play on TV, but in person their charisma is overwhelming.<br /> My gaze wanders down to the arms like tree trunks, then the tight, narrow waists. They&#039;re both wearing gym shorts and t-shirts, the fabric straining against their biceps and thighs. I bet their abs are amazing too. They could be world-class models instead of football players.<br /> Two sets of big, dark brown eyes pin me in place, and suddenly I can&#039;t breathe. The moment lengthens until I force myself to look away. My heart is beating way too fast.<br /> Maybe getting in a taxi with the twins is not such a good idea. But the wind is rising, the clouds darker and more threatening. We need to get indoors before the skies open up.<br /> By the time the police and the tow trucks have come and gone, the taxi has arrived, and the air has a bite that makes me shiver. I have my suitcase and purse, but have to cross my fingers that the rest of the stuff in my car will be safe at the repair shop until I can pick it up. Cody puts the suitcase in the cab&#039;s trunk, then opens the back door and slides in. Brock gestures for me to go next.<br /> I don&#039;t want to make a big deal out of riding up front with the driver after the guys have been so nice to me, so I get in and scoot over to make room. The brothers dwarf me, and when Brock slides in, I&#039;m squeezed between them like I&#039;m the filling in a twin sandwich.<br /> The driver pulls into the crush of traffic. Pressed between the brothers, I&#039;m instantly warm. My whole body starts to tingle, and it&#039;s not just from the heat coming off them. I know this because the sensations are strongest right between my legs.<br /> I&#039;ve never reacted to a man like this before, let alone two of them at once. Maybe all my emotions about Jason are being diverted into lust. Which means it&#039;s a really bad idea for me to let this continue.<br /> If they realize how turned on I am, they&#039;ll think I&#039;m a freak or a groupie. I don&#039;t want to give them any ideas, since I&#039;ll doubtless be around them again — I won&#039;t miss a game. In my best nice/polite/helpful voice, I say, &quot;I should sit in front.&quot;<br /> &quot;Nah,&quot; Brock drawls, and the next thing I know he picks me up as if I weigh nothing at all and settles me sideways on his lap, my hip nestled in his crotch. I suck in a breath as electricity jolts through my body.<br /> Excuse me,&quot; I say, still struggling for politeness. &quot;I can&#039;t sit in your lap.&quot; I try to ignore the sensations spiraling from my core out through my body and back again.<br /> &quot;You are sitting in my lap,&quot; he points out, like it&#039;s no big deal. One of his hands, so big and strong and warm, is curled around my waist, burning through my clothing. The other goes to my head, pressing gently down to tuck me against his neck, then stays tangled in my hair.<br /> He smells like sunshine and clean male sweat. It&#039;s intoxicating. My voice comes out all soft and breathy when I say, &quot;I mean it&#039;s not appropriate. Please let me go.&quot;<br /> &quot;Relax, sugar,&quot; he says in that same lazy tone. &quot;We&#039;re not gonna hurt you.&quot;<br /> The we is not exactly comforting.<br /> Brock&#039;s mouth brushes the skin on the side of my neck, making me jolt. Since I can&#039;t take them up on their offer, I don&#039;t need any more torment. I try to pull away again, but he just tucks me back against his side.<br /> &quot;Easy, Megalicious,&quot; he says in that rumble of his. &quot;You&#039;re too tense. We need to help you relax.&quot;<br /> &quot;You did not just call me — that.&quot; I can&#039;t even make myself repeat his ridiculous nickname. Who does he think he is? Besides the guy who&#039;s making my brain melt, I mean, along with the rest of my body.<br /> Cody chuckles. &quot;How about megagorgeous?&quot; He shifts closer, running a finger up and down my arm. <br /> My system is overloading again, and I can&#039;t help squirming some more on Brock&#039;s lap. &quot;Yeah, babe,&quot; he says. &quot;Let Daddy Brock make you feel better.&quot;<br /> &quot;Daddy Brock?&quot; I sputter and then snort with laughter. &quot;You guys are no older than I am. I might even be older than you.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not the years, baby,&quot; he says, his lips grazing the sensitive shell of my outer ear. &quot;It&#039;s the mileage.&quot;<br /> Even as I roll my eyes at him quoting movie lines at me, he turns me so I&#039;m facing forward in the taxi. One arm wraps around my midriff, and his free hand teases the skin just above the waistband of my shorts.<br /> His touch sends sparks shooting right down to my private part. I must have hit my head during the collision harder than I thought. Anger, grief, stress, hormones — can&#039;t forget the raging hormones — have apparently shredded every bit of common sense I possess. Because I don&#039;t say anything.<br /> All I have to do is open my mouth and tell them, &quot;No.&quot; Or &quot;Stop that.&quot; And they&#039;d back off, both of them. I know it in my bones. Impossible as it sounds, I feel safe with these two men who are taking such liberties with my body.<br /> I&#039;m letting it happen because I want it to. Because I want them. Because right now, with the rain wrapping the taxi in sheets of water, hiding us in our own little world, all I care about is how they&#039;re making me feel.<br /> And how they&#039;re making me feel is like a beautiful and desirable woman. Someone worth wanting. Someone Jason was a fool to let go.<br /> Who are you kidding? whispers the self-doubt that&#039;s been tormenting me all day, ever since I walked in on Jason and his mistress. You&#039;re nothing to them.<br /> I almost listen, almost give in to the crushing weight of my insecurity. But then my phone rings. Cody pulls it out of my purse. &quot;Jason,&quot; he says, reading the screen. &quot;Who&#039;s that?&quot;<br /> My anger blazes again. &quot;No one,&quot; I snap. I grab the phone, hit the Reject Call button, and toss it back in my purse. Jason, and not in a good way. He got his and now I&#039;m getting mine.<br /> I relax against Brock, consciously letting go of my resistance. &quot;That&#039;s my girl,&quot; he whispers. His hand slips inside my shorts, then under the elastic of my panties, his fingertips teasing the curls above my cherry.<br /> Now that I&#039;ve decided not to fight it, I&#039;m impatient for more. &quot;Touch me,&quot; I whisper back. &quot;Do it.&quot;<br /> <br /> There&#039;s a car I don&#039;t recognize parked in my dad&#039;s driveway, a white SUV next to his black one. The guys exchange a glance, but don&#039;t say anything. We all get out, and Cody retrieves my suitcase while Brock says to the driver, &quot;Wait here — we&#039;ll be back in a few minutes.&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s okay,&quot; I say. &quot;You don&#039;t have to come in with me.&quot; My dad may not have x-ray vision, but I can&#039;t shake the feeling that as soon as he sees us together, he&#039;ll somehow know what just happened.<br /> &quot;Just need to ask him a question,&quot; Brock says, but there&#039;s a twinkle in his eye that fills me with trepidation. He and Cody follow me up the sidewalk, close behind me as if they&#039;re afraid I&#039;ll slip inside and lock the door on them. They might be right.<br /> My body hasn&#039;t stopped humming from those amazing orgasms, and I mentally cross my fingers that my face is blank enough to protect me. Since Dad&#039;s expecting me, I open the front door without knocking, the twins still right behind me.<br /> The entryway opens into the living room, with a hallway branching off to the left that goes to the bedrooms, and a doorway on the right that leads to the kitchen. Since the living room is empty, I turn into the kitchen — and stop so fast the brothers bump into me.<br /> My dad&#039;s there, and so is a woman I&#039;ve never seen before. Their arms are around each other; his hands are on her hip. And they&#039;re pecking like there&#039;s no tomorrow.<br /> I haven&#039;t been this shocked since the day I was ten and came home to find my father crying in the living room. Even catching Jason this morning was less of a stunner. My voice is stuck in my throat. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d say anyway.<br /> Brock comes to my rescue by clearing his throat loudly, breaking up the makeout session. My dad&#039;s head whips around. &quot;Megan!&quot; he says. He looks confused — understandable, with the Beast Brothers at my back — but also a bit guilty.<br /> &quot;Hi, Dad.&quot; I find I can speak now that the silence has been broken. &quot;I did tell you I was almost here.&quot; His guilty look increases, and a small part of me is glad because it helps me conceal my own feelings of self-reproach. He comes over to give me a hug, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close. When I called this morning to say I was on my way, he didn&#039;t ask any questions; something in my voice must have warned him it wasn&#039;t the time. All he said was, &quot;I&#039;ll be here.&quot;<br /> His unwavering support steadies me, even as the contrast to Jason&#039;s betrayal is like a shard of glass in my heart. I squeeze him tighter, overflowing with love and gratitude, but his next words shatter the mood.<br /> &quot;Vivian stopped by after we spoke,&quot; he says. &quot;Vivian, I&#039;d like you to meet my daughter Megan.&quot;<br /> The woman comes forward, hands outstretched. &quot;It&#039;s wonderful to meet you, dear. Your father&#039;s told me so much about you.&quot;<br /> My first thought is that she looks nothing like my mother. I still have memories of my mom, and lots of old photographs. Not to mention mirrors. I have my mother&#039;s auburn curls and curvy build, whereas Vivian is blonde and slender. I&#039;m relieved that there&#039;s no resemblance; I&#039;m not sure what I would do if my dad started dating a lookalike.<br /> Her expression, though, puts my back up. Maybe it&#039;s my imagination working overtime, but the little smile playing around her lips reminds me of Jason&#039;s mistress. He threw her out this morning when I caught them together, but she smirked at me while she strutted out of the house, as if she&#039;d won some kind of victory.<br /> I want to smack Vivian&#039;s smile right off her face — which is crazy and wrong. My dad isn&#039;t cheating; he&#039;s entitled to be happy.<br /> I should be happy that he&#039;s met someone after so many years alone. But I&#039;m not. Shoving aside thoughts of what that says about me, I force a smile and say, &quot;It&#039;s nice to meet you.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s when everything goes from awkward to totally insane.<br /> Because Vivian looks at the twins and says, &quot;Hello, boys. What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> And Cody and Brock say, &quot;Hey, Mom.&quot;		Lov002		47	https://facebook.com/100092720766465	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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1011617	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031132		455		7208337612597943		1.2845700755441E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428374490608		sciatiease.com	Get offer		NONE	image	Claim Your 70% Discount! ⚡ (Expires This Xmas)	What is Causing my Sciatic Nerve to Hurt?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/noorsce/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=e40ecd08-057d-4dd2-8a96-d53780197129&lpid=84b1e765-b49f-4d97-9f79-958138485909		1712495350	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434035997_1320436655317726_1494005331691045344_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2q3IiBKa2nIAb4rpdEV&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBSHq2b0fmIKCVTMQzFV8plOW__oJyjEsgrANKshTMwqQ&oe=6618DA90	person_profile	0	Live Smart				0	3	𝐘𝐞𝐩 - 𝐈’𝐦 𝐚 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧. <br /> <br /> Let me tell you - Don&#039;t ignore it.<br /> <br /> I ignored mine for years. <br /> <br /> It has been bad. Really bad. I was at the end of my rope.<br /> <br /> I always would get afraid I was going to need to get surgery - it drove me nuts trying to figure out how to stop thinking about it because that&#039;s all I did was think about it. And I really think that made it worse<br /> <br /> Then I found my guardian angel - Jane. Ok, she is really just a fellow nurse. <br /> <br /> When she mentioned in a post that she had sciatica and had found relief, I was really interested. Obviously.<br /> <br /> “It was this video I found - real dramatic stuff - and some bizarre experiment…”<br /> <br /> She went on a little, but she said she would send me the link (it is below).<br /> <br /> “I guess what finally convinced me to give it a try was that major hospitals like Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Rochester Medical Center have put their reputations behind recommending some of the ingredients for sciatica.”<br /> <br /> “Just watch it, there is a guarantee and it is all natural,” she said, “so try it. All I can say, it worked for me.”<br /> <br /> Well, I watched the video - that night - and well, it has been like a mute button. Relief, calmness.<br /> <br /> I want to cry, I am so happy.<br /> <br /> I can sleep in peace at night without any worries.<br /> <br /> I recommend this to anyone who is suffering like I was.<br /> <br /> The link is below. Just click to learn more. 👇		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		GET_OFFER_VIEW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011898	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031132		455		937417488389979	21	7.7802413422044E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120207965395480700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review1		1711395908	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434554213_7171089576342334_5203115991957378493_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_m8h1DBs83EAb4YI6vM&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfATcDL2RYGUOsXbOCxiR27N2I9CDEST0FPjTxCo0jekcA&oe=6618F9C7	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434190019_963674471856059_1471153632305090285_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4i4tVbFlkicAb4vJ7bO&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfCBsB9mx05HEshCt21c_xuhIxr74D_ihAex2u-mm13ZoA&oe=6618FFA6			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview1&amp;h=AT1ADP_3Tm-XYqzv-Dq8RhyNAs3L9AhcpUHgaaR1mhv1nJmENLj6lxu3TwloVMlk91Hg4DSSZlnqOF2nnU7dA_bGetsNE4akj28HDVOUowUYSwO4wPqyIJ1XfYVByqVoiB_j5a0q7BPE6T696FMDkw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review1</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011941	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031132		455		1477016959877700	3	3.862077043277E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456128050566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434675	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435406834_451230944141619_195721418451814696_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=uG-0TdeDTbMAb5Dwoeq&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBSvkw1mJ6pRrEFAmdzST6xTkKQZhJXCYyrGxQFinsjnw&oe=6618DEF9	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434564562_464601659466915_1799849729401746483_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iCiKi3qgC0QAb5GX6Kd&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCk95TvYhtWKqCA9E3zPKzyHtGwoI5BWSLJDp7mM3aALQ&oe=6618D1F2			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011956	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031132		455		3106285529501367	3	3.862077043277E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456130420566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434650	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435088018_443362594932293_366995272920784178_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=BZPd1dKILqwAb4BMZlG&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCjJqwMlSDANIpexrEjgnXt8CkI4bNzmq7be8OnLl_G1g&oe=6618F319	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423716068_2440794129457863_8647640298136629582_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jrNs8cKGAwYAb6bhkmn&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfADZDucKMZd9wDBTwlza4874vMUwkCzg8Afa26jpMREbg&oe=6618CA56			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012009	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031132		455		1734957193700898		5.9547227946814E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000675240431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290127	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435659976_1105800553810121_7320616922149620590_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=SmUR2lq7thIAb5LcVdk&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAGZ63g8yAppR6cC-bk9_5He1ic_5LOZPLuQxpN9vmCFw&oe=6618F6EF	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434836755_842480101022554_801223243027277682_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rnE7wW5x1KUAb4QZK8u&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDICNhZpeet4GtyIa3PMQUAIkf9v23gBFYVQ1CGb-Ougw&oe=6618F9A5			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012138	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031132		455		1119906595997912	3	1.1098120268326E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991874610556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436072	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423716785_361454283556111_8273008048396778154_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=P178t2Owj4IAb75kd9r&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCixBW7fFa4a3tdF-s-DRj24IFbI4So3dq3hqxFpzLo4A&oe=6618F8C0	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435401837_1612024046298071_596754447641655898_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=YYdwsCWuvQAAb5hs29T&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCe05-bhN7yrPhfOdaTqHDFF4HeGna7JhC-BnN9m5CT2w&oe=6618EEEC			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012146	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031132		455		1122403945626786	25	4.169990543126E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	104238192067446		0	Fox'oclock			120206015174300436		ourfunnylittlesite.com	Learn more		NONE	image	24+ Tattoo Fails That Can't Be Unseen	So, you have finally decided to do it! You have gotten your nerve up and you have found your way to the tattoo shop. You sit in the waiting room eagerly nervous to get in that chair for your very first tattoo. But wait, what are you going to get inked? You freeze for a moment rummaging through your....	https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/shop-below-chair-gg/		1712459399	1.0423819206745E+14	Fox'oclock	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435543555_258470567356874_4927310210002128487_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VdSdoZffteoAb5ez-zF&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB7qks8aFP_e39Rxsn-KK5scWSNMRVJmnvuQEedhli89g&oe=6618DD84	person_profile	0					0	3	Pixar movie fans who tattooed their favorite Pixar characters		Fox'oclock		3304	https://facebook.com/100076064792214	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012180	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031132		455		1914847568912742	12	4.2270079045013E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102368489228212		0	Deraly			120207135606020111		deraly.com	Shop now		NONE	video	Get rid of back pain now 👉	60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://deraly.com/products/brace		1711670825	1.0236848922821E+14	Deraly	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433047654_2069420006746803_42249501833189269_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pzLaH_BE7m8Ab6atNTA&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBmhQQXx2mT-3-Pu-QyR_-w8ARSKwUosXTLG90z8eED_g&oe=6618CFFC	person_profile	0	Deraly	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434330559_406643151972492_7377301178612233691_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ol8q59FPixIAb5NQGob&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDW2oFcwGHvmQweX87RtSwF7ZUvY_NYYP-fdgIBzl7Bvg&oe=6618CFE8			0	3	Relieve back pain and sciatica naturally with the Deraly Back Brace!<br /> <br /> ✅ Provides almost instant relief from back pain<br /> ✅ Reduces overall pain and stiffness<br /> ✅ Great for recovery after surgery or back injury<br /> <br /> Get yours now risk-free -&gt; <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fderaly.com%2Fproducts%2Fbrace&amp;h=AT0dsVYB1oMA_OkvXomJJbtI0ySRlVJXQq1kkJI7aygB5V0I2rH4Pwvv5GK6l6M5tnk2U_LJ1141LlmKlRmBdWUpUWahNGKSRygv09FFchCJhVuypbopDQMW1bxk8IXHOOl9OD_waOsxowB9BMHQyA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://deraly.com/products/brace</a>		Deraly		1189	https://facebook.com/100083754490987	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012194	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031132		455		7519233478140621	1	1.7531448818442E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102545251659959		0	Well Health & Chiropractic Spring Hill			120208257204790488		fb.me	Book now		NONE	video	Book Your $39 Special Today! (Limited Time Offer)		http://fb.me/		1712461431	1.0254525165996E+14	Well Health & Chiropractic Spring Hill	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435286412_308837138892958_5670191728799969604_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=lxdr0we1WcoAb6Vl-gN&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCaDOT9UL5eBxkgVXeov_Bj8SqLtkr6a9SLTxWs80LKXw&oe=6618CD55	person_profile	0	Well Health & Chiropractic	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435292366_764734045386819_2364654352212160493_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ad9LpCW4BQUAb4Xa6MU&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBj3W0UL6kKdnCIoYrU6mhrU78brymbBq_DrgAk88q6PA&oe=6618CBA8			0	3	Maddie told me she had a “Bad Back”. This treatment made her feel great within minutes!<br /> <br /> God made your body to THRIVE on this planet. If you are not feeling like you are thriving, we can help! <br /> <br /> Well Health &amp; Chiropractic is a Christian full body wellness center designed to pull you out of a crumbling medical model. <br /> <br /> We offer: <br /> ✔ World Class Corrective Chiropractic <br /> ✔ Ligament Stability Exercises <br /> ✔ Advanced Nutrition. <br /> <br /> If you are ready to take a MAJOR step towards being the healthy man/ woman on the block, book an online special to come see us today! <br /> <br /> Our $39 Online Special is the best way to get started! <br /> Online Special includes: <br /> ✅ Exam + X-rays (if needed) <br /> ✅ Chiropractic Adjustment <br /> ✅ Ligament Stability Exercises <br /> <br /> Come see what everyone is raving about! <br /> <br /> Click below to book your spot before they are all gone!		Well Health & Chiropractic Spring Hill		479	https://facebook.com/wellhealthspringhill	0		BOOK_TRAVEL						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012204	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031132		455		667506855468735		2.2929574742268E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	184608988077896		0	HoriaKadi			120208448533680401		horiakadi.com	Download		NONE	image	Somatic Healing: Vagus Nerve Coping Cards for Anxiety and Trauma	Download our transformative set of 80+ Somatic Therapy Coping Skill Cards and 60 Affirmation Cards to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Learn practical techniques for emotional management and nervous system regulation, and unleash your potential for self-regulation. Each card in...	https://horiakadi.com/products/cards		1712369642	1.846089880779E+14	HoriaKadi	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434648701_3663911130550913_6431270601578518091_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KelyJzqzc60Ab6mxJXC&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCaEPlzqGu631hBy0BHJJQvDFWVvVuRs6RqC5Rl9g59gQ&oe=6618DBB4	person_profile	0					0	3	Are you facing stress and anxiety? Discover how to turn them into sources of strength with our specially crafted cards. These cards offer practical strategies for effective emotional control.<br /> Claim yours now at: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhoriakadi.com%2Fproducts%2Fcards&amp;h=AT3adtrzmJo42pjkDMErbidLWHES2lyaYn5dM_b6uaGSc1b1q_PlvGCDGwZwFIXgxbvQ8KcvBuOBaDjvs4_XYhkwpw_3RELa1Hzy-ZZhxKyAShB6AI4YP5iFe2SnpbmOxbrCUCL1YAvOCfvICM4jATNrczgOMSAFyGPz84UTM4k" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://horiakadi.com/products/cards</a><br /> 🔥 Enjoy a 50% discount this week!		HoriaKadi		257	https://facebook.com/kadi.horia	0		DOWNLOAD						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012217	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031132		455		787488843295216		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206822974870780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183439	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432297143_1125710162208948_6151445173293154245_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=M82Mx_jhtUcAb5RUHw7&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAbqX639jdUqDdnvDGI0UzIpU2VJiSP91cKGjn7M-JiKA&oe=6618F71B	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432223488_421307046961562_7474663784050475684_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eqETcthl32YAb6-c9Fn&_nc_oc=Adh5xt8UyHuMK0agxQmOl0_bMwfllXd7yEsUJ5VvvSD74EVzR-91wtHmBbmFIUpU70U2g2NHxrXLETXiyYLeqVWD&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBPUO96O4p29BallyJwz3i6GAphANLUwxrbBtl7a_xPmg&oe=6618DBFF			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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1012260	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031133		455		795069198732837	4	3.5543522215418E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	284148338106594		0	Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson			120206944077710258		fb.me	Sign up		NONE	video	Numbness, Burning, Tingling, Loss of Balance… 🖐🤕🦶	4.4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (7) Reviews	http://fb.me/		1712451708	2.8414833810659E+14	Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436001785_390951243899996_1572852684305804844_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OQAR7UJLTHAAb7RP4R_&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAQLHjXW-JWiwJc9g1e38NhuW6A0Fsg88bXFsqWSE-v2A&oe=6618FFDC	person_profile	0	Arrowhead Physical Medicine -	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436319939_455537783597563_3529030933215890397_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=BQ_4Tq01pFkAb5X6hFF&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAEOrh3VBlPweZzIVOXhP1frYse0_8NbTyWK0QVan4zXQ&oe=6618E231			0	3	Numbness, burning, tingling, loss of balance… 🤕 put an end to hands and feet pain!<br /> <br /> We are Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson and until now people suffering from feet and nerve pain only had 2 basic options:<br /> <br /> (1) Live with the pain;<br /> <br /> (2) Mask the pain with prescription medications;<br /> <br /> With the latest medical technology available, we are able to offer a clinically proven 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 that can reduce or eliminate nerve symptoms in hands and feet for our patients.<br /> <br /> Imagine no more medications… But a fast-acting and long-term solution for:<br /> <br /> ✅ Numbness<br /> ✅ Diabetic nerve pain<br /> ✅ Sharp electric-like pain<br /> ✅ Burning or tingling<br /> ✅ Muscle weakness<br /> ✅ Difficulty sleeping from leg or foot discomfort<br /> ✅ Sensitivity to touch<br /> ✅ Pain while walking<br /> ✅ Nerve damage from chemotherapy<br /> <br /> It’s time to eliminate pain, rejuvenate nerves, and regain mobility!<br /> <br /> 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 - 𝐓𝐮𝐜𝐬𝐨𝐧 is now accepting new patients who are looking for an alternative to medications or shots.<br /> <br /> 👉 Sign Up or Call “(520) 214-7489” to schedule a 📣 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, to see if you are a good candidate for our program.<br /> <br /> ✅ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 <br /> <br /> 📍Serving Tucson, AZ, and all surrounding areas.<br /> <br /> Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson<br /> 10425 N Oracle Rd STE 125<br /> Tucson, AZ 85737<br /> (520) 214-7489		Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson		2	https://facebook.com/61557276842070	0		SIGN_UP						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. 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I quickly left the hotel room, scared to see his embarrassment in the morning.<br /> <br /> One month later — PREGNANCY TEST: POSITIVE<br /> “It’s just you and me from now on my little angel.” I could never tell Logan, not with him seeing me as his little sister.<br /> “Lacey!” Logan burst into a panic waking up in an empty hotel room that morning.<br /> I didn’t expect that the next six years would drive Logan insane.<br /> He was not able to find me, the love of his life…<br /> ---<br /> &#039;Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who love beyond all faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles that nobody knows about&#039;<br /> ~ Farzana Baig<br /> <br /> Italy.<br /> Spain.<br /> France.<br /> England.<br /> Australia.<br /> There are so many amazing options but I can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn&#039;t just a vacation, it&#039;s more of a temporary staycation.<br /> &quot;Can I help you, ma&#039;am?&quot;<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> &quot;Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?&quot;<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I&#039;ve lost my qmind.<br /> &quot;Ma&#039;am...this is an airport, it&#039;s not a casino&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;I know that, sir, I&#039;m just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I&#039;m stuck on where to go&quot;<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> &quot;Let me guess, you&#039;re running away from a boy?&quot;<br /> &quot;Got it in one&quot;<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> Grown men who are mature don&#039;t do what he did.<br /> &quot;You really shouldn&#039;t let a man run you out of your own home, honey because the moment you give a man that type of power and control, it&#039;s hard to get it back&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, it&#039;s kind of hard to stay here when my fiance screwed my brother behind my back&quot;<br /> I say angrily while smiling a sad and pained smile as the guy behind the desk gasps dramatically and clutches at his invisible pearls.<br /> &quot;Oh my&quot;<br /> He says as he straightens his jacket and looks at me with a shocked and sympathetic expression.<br /> &quot;Well, if I can make a suggestion...London is always beautiful at this time of year&quot;<br /> London.<br /> I think to myself as I smile a real and genuine smile.<br /> This is the first time in four whole weeks that I&#039;ve smiled like this.<br /> I&#039;ve always wanted to visit London, England but for some reason, it just never happened.<br /> &quot;The UK has also got a lot of historical and cultural spots if you&#039;re interested in that type of stuff, not to mention their nightlife is lit&quot;<br /> He says the last bit while doing a little twerk before quickly getting himself together and looking around to see if anyone had seen him do it.<br /> &quot;Sorry ma&#039;am, that wasn&#039;t professional at all&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t worry about it&quot;<br /> I said while chuckling.<br /> &quot;It looks like I&#039;m going to London then, when does the next flight leave?&quot;<br /> &quot;In twenty minutes, ma&#039;am&quot;<br /> &quot;Great, book me a seat please, oh and make sure it&#039;s one way&quot;<br /> I say and the guy looks up at me with sympathetic eyes.<br /> He then arranges my ticket for me and books me on the next flight to London.<br /> I was so excited but I was also feeling really nervous as well, especially when I was handed my ticket and I was told what gate I had to go to.<br /> The reason why I felt this way is because this meant it was real, I was really leaving not just New York but also America, my home and right now with how I&#039;m feeling, it&#039;s going to be for good.<br /> I thank the worker who wishes me good luck as I head towards my gate and take a seat letting out a sigh as I did.<br /> The past four weeks have been super freaking crazy and stressful for me and I just can&#039;t wait to get away for a little while so that I can get over recent events, get myself together and work on myself mentally.<br /> I take a sip of my water as my mind drifts back to four weeks ago when all of this mess started.<br /> My fiance Dylan Tate and I were hosting our engagement party at the Ritz Carlton and it was supposed to be the party of the century.<br /> The Carpenter, Black and Tate families are the top three most powerful, influential and richest families in New York&#039;s elite and the fact that two of these families were joining together through marriage was a big freaking deal but I didn&#039;t care about any of that.<br /> I loved Dylan and I had loved him ever since I first set my eyes on him when I was sixteen, we were childhood sweethearts and had dated each other ever since our high school days.<br /> He&#039;s the love of my life, the man of my dreams, so when he proposed to me in Bali, the answer was a given and I couldn&#039;t have been any happier but then my whole world came crashing down the night of my engagement party, the night that was supposed to be one of the best nights of my life turned into pure hell.<br /> What happened was, Dylan had gone AWOL right before we were supposed to make the official announcement, so I went looking for him but I wasn&#039;t expecting to see what I saw when I finally found him.<br /> I found Dylan in our hotel room with my brother Luca and both had nothing on.<br /> I can&#039;t even begin to describe to you how painful it was to see the love of my life and my beloved older brother who I love so freaking much entangled the way that they were.<br /> I was so heartbroken and devastated that I didn&#039;t even stay to hear their sorry excuses.<br /> I quickly left the room and the hotel altogether because honestly, there&#039;s nothing they could say or even do that would be good enough for me to accept or even forgive.<br /> After I left the hotel, I went to a nearby bar where I drank all of my pain and sorrows away.<br /> I ended up getting so freaking drunk that I found myself in a hotel room losing my innocence to some strange guy or at least that&#039;s what I thought at the time.<br /> When I woke up the next morning, I realised the guy who I had been intimate with and gave my precious flower to was none other than New York&#039;s most eligible bachelor Logan Black who is also the best friend of my eldest brother Justin.<br /> I was in so much shock and I couldn&#039;t believe I had been with Logan.<br /> I instantly freaked out and panicked because I didn&#039;t know how Logan was going to react when he woke up and realised he&#039;d had been with me, the girl he had always seen as his younger sister and I really didn&#039;t wanna to stay to find out, so I quickly got dressed and left the hotel room.<br /> I then went home where of course, I found out I was the villain of my story because I had left my engagement party without a word and had shown up the next morning literally doing the walk of shame.<br /> My parents questioned me about where I had been? who I had been with? why did I leave? how could I embarrass the Carpenter and Tate familys the way that I did? you know all that blah, blah, blah BS.<br /> Of course, Luca and Dylan didn&#039;t say anything and they were only too happy to throw me to the wolves which broke my heart even further because they were supposed to love me, yet they didn&#039;t care and they stood there allowing me to take the brunt of the blame for last night when it was all their fault.<br /> Anyway, I took all of the abuse and all hell broke loose when I told them that the wedding was off and I didn&#039;t want to marry Dylan anymore which angered my parents, more specifically my dad who hit me for the first time in my life and he demanded or I should say he commanded me to still go through with the wedding.<br /> Even that fake piece of trash Dylan acted like a love-sick victim and begged me not to cancel the wedding and even had the nerve to say he&#039;d forgive me, you know ME for MY indiscretions, the cheeky man but I refused to budge even despite my dad&#039;s determination for it to still go ahead.<br /> I didn&#039;t wanna fight them anymore, so I let them all think they had won, so while everyone was planning the wedding of the century, I was making plans of my own to leave and get away.<br /> I really didn&#039;t want to leave because at the end of the day, my family are still my family and I love them so much but I knew I could never forgive them, especially Luca.<br /> Luca was my best friend growing up and I was the closest to him out of all of my brothers which is why this is so devastating to me.<br /> It&#039;s also the reason why I stopped myself from publically dragging Luca and Dylan out of the closet and outing them to the world so that everyone would know I wasn&#039;t the big, bad wolf in this story because deep down inside of me, I still do love them both and I don&#039;t want to hurt either of them.<br /> There&#039;s also another reason why I&#039;m leaving or I should say this was the final nail in the coffin if you will and that reason is because I&#039;m pregnant with Logan&#039;s baby.<br /> I knew my parents would flip their lids when they found out and they&#039;d either assume Dylan is the father and would use my baby to make the wedding happen sooner or they&#039;d wanna know who the real father is and if they learned Logan is the father then they&#039;d force me to marry him to save face.<br /> I didn&#039;t want either of those options, I didn&#039;t want Dylan and I didn&#039;t want Logan, I just wanted me and my baby, so I packed a bag and grabbed as much cash as I could because I didn&#039;t wanna take any cards with me in case they tried to track me down and I headed straight for JFK airport hoping to start a new life.<br /> I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the boarding call for my flight.<br /> I let out a breath and smiled as I thought to myself this is it whilst placing a hand on my stomach.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s just you and me from now on my little angel&quot;<br /> I take a final deep breath in and slowly release it before standing up and grabbing my bags.<br /> I then head towards my gate and my new life in London, England.<br /> Six Years Later...<br /> <br /> &quot;KIDS!!, BREAKFAST IS READY!!&quot;<br /> &quot;OK, MUM!!&quot;<br /> I plate up mine and the kid&#039;s breakfasts and place them on the table along with four cups of orange juice and a cup of coffee for myself.<br /> I was grabbing a few condiments for the table when my three babies came barrelling into the room with my youngest son Dayton looking like he was going to a Marvel or DC convention.<br /> &quot;Dayton baby, I thought I told you all to get ready for school?&quot;<br /> &quot;You did and I did&quot;<br /> He said cheekily and I rolled my eyes.<br /> &quot;Son, you can&#039;t wear your Batman mask and cape to school&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not? I look cool&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;Yes I know you do, son but you can&#039;t just wear it&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s the rules, Dayton, we have to wear our school uniforms and nothing else&quot;<br /> My one and only baby girl says before taking a sip of her drink.<br /> &quot;But Elijah gets to wear his Spiderman costume every day, mum&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s because Elijah is autistic, baby and the school are trying to make his school life a little bit easier and make it as comfortable as possible for him&quot;<br /> I tell him for the umpteenth time and he drops his head in defeat.<br /> &quot;Ok, fine...can I wear it after school?&quot;<br /> He asks and I smile.<br /> &quot;Of course, you can&quot;<br /> I bend down and give him a kiss.<br /> &quot;Now come and eat your breakfast before it gets all cold and soggy&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok, mum&quot;<br /> Dayton and I take our seats and my eldest baby, my firstborn Logan couldn&#039;t resist making a comment about his brother&#039;s attire.<br /> &quot;You look like a nerd, Dayton&quot;<br /> &quot;Says the one who is reading a chemistry book at the breakfast table&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s biology actually and it doesn&#039;t hurt to want to warm your brain up before school&quot;<br /> &quot;That makes no sense at all&quot;<br /> Dayton says while rolling his eyes.<br /> &quot;Actually it does, Dayton, it&#039;s just like when you go to the gym, you warm up first, right? Logan reading a book before school is like a warm-up for him to go and learn&quot;<br /> Why did that make so much sense?.<br /> I mean, don&#039;t get me wrong, my babies are smart, actually, they&#039;re super smart, so it shouldn&#039;t be surprising or shocking to me that they&#039;d say something clever but it is every single time.<br /> &quot;Ok guys, knock it off and eat, please&quot;<br /> We all eat our food and I couldn&#039;t keep my eyes off my three bundles of joy as we ate.<br /> It was one of the biggest shocks of my life when I found out I was expecting triplets and I near fainted in the doctor&#039;s office, especially when my mind started going into overdrive about things like giving birth but thankfully the pregnancy and the birth went better than I expected because I had my best friend Carmella there with me and she&#039;s been there for me ever since.<br /> My kids are my entire life and have been ever since I left New York six years ago.<br /> I&#039;ve got two handsome boys and a beautiful little girl who have all just turned five years old and they&#039;re the lights of my life.<br /> My eldest son is Logan David Junior, yes I named him after his biological father and his paternal grandfather David Black which is something that I never planned on doing at first but as soon as I gave birth to him and I held him for the very first time, I knew that I couldn&#039;t give him any other name.<br /> Logan is my quiet child and he&#039;s very introverted compared to his siblings, he also loves to learn new things and is always either studying, reading a book, watching educational programmes or looking up something educational on the internet.<br /> He&#039;s not as sociable as his brother and sister but he still likes to have fun and hang out with other kids his age just as long as he knows and trusts them.<br /> My baby is also obsessed with science and computers and is constantly learning the ins and outs of them both, hence why he&#039;s currently reading a biology book while he&#039;s eating his eggs.<br /> All three of my kids are very skilled musically and Logan is one hell of a pianist.<br /> He&#039;s won so many awards for it and he even performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety performance in front of the royal family last year which made me one hell of a proud momma wolf.<br /> Then there&#039;s my youngest son Dayton James who is named after my father.<br /> Dayton is my little troublemaker, he&#039;s my cheeky child who has got one hell of a smartass mouth and he loves to joke around and play pranks on people which I hate and I&#039;m trying to knock it out of him but it&#039;s hard, especially when he religiously watches Home Alone because he says the main character Kevin is his idol.<br /> I really should&#039;ve given Dayton the middle name Liam after my big brother because he&#039;s just like his uncle in every way possible, even his laugh is the same as Liam&#039;s.<br /> Despite being a Johnny Knoxville in training, Dayton is a mathematician which is something he must&#039;ve gotten from his dad because I&#039;m dumb as a chicken when it comes to numbers, he also loves the drums which fits perfectly with his personality and lately, he&#039;s been taking air guitar lessons with a tutor.<br /> Then there&#039;s my little princess, my daughter Teddy Louise who I named after my mom.<br /> Teddy is a little girly girl who is obsessed with Disney, she loves to get dressed up and look pretty but she&#039;s also not afraid to get her hands dirty.<br /> She loves it when it rains because she gets to stomp around in puddles but her favourite weather is when it snows because she loves to build snowmen and make snow angels.<br /> Teddy also loves to bake and can make pretty much anything but her favourite thing to bake is cupcakes because she loves to decorate them with different icing and sprinkles.<br /> She&#039;s obsessed with many forms of art and loves to learn about the history of different famous artists, especially the likes of Picasso and Van Gogh, they really intrigue her for some reason.<br /> Teddy also loves to play the flute and can play many different beautiful melodies on it but she&#039;s not as into it as her older brothers are with their instruments.<br /> All three of my kids are incredibly smart and they attend a special school for the gifted after they were referred there by their previous school when they all started showing signs of being child prodigies.<br /> I always knew my kids were special and were more intelligent than most other kids their ages but I never in my wildest dreams would have ever thought that one let alone all three of my babies would be child prodigies because I always believed they were rare like one in a million type of rare, yet I managed to birth three, that&#039;s crazy.<br /> &quot;Mum&quot;<br /> Dayton&#039;s cute, adorable voice broke me from my thoughts.<br /> &quot;Yes, baby&quot;<br /> &quot;Can I have some more juice, please?&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course you can, do you two want some more as well?&quot;<br /> I ask Logan and Teddy who nod their hands.<br /> I grab the jug of juice and fill up their glasses before sitting back down in my chair.<br /> &quot;Thanks, mum&quot;<br /> My babies said in unison while smiling and I smiled back at them.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re welcome, babies&quot;<br /> I said as I heard a noise coming from the front door which I knew was the mail.<br /> I once again get up from my chair and go to see what junk I&#039;ve been sent today.<br /> I wasn&#039;t expecting anything important because all of my bills have been paid for and are up to date, so I wasn&#039;t expecting anything more than just junk mail and takeaway leaflets which they seriously need to stop giving us, the internet is a thing, folks.<br /> I let out a breath as I look through the pile but my eyes narrowed and I was confused/scared when one of the letters caught my attention for several reasons.<br /> The first reason is because of the American stamps and the address which are in the corners of the envelope.<br /> The latter is something the majority of the UK don&#039;t do, so that struck me as odd and the second reason is the very familiar handwriting on it which I immediately recognised as my grandfather Joseph&#039;s handwriting.<br /> My heart was beating a mile a minute and my anxiety had spiked as I continued to look at the envelope and they got worse as my fingers danced over the Christmas stamp which had been used to seal the letter.<br /> I didn&#039;t know what was in the letter but it was enough to make me feel panicked and nervous because nobody from my previous life except for Carmella knows where I live now, so how in on earth has my grandpa found out where I am? and why is he writing to me? what does he want?.<br /> &quot;Mum, we need to go, we&#039;re going to be late&quot;<br /> Teddy says and I look up to see all three of my kids standing in the hallway putting on their coats, hats, scarves and gloves.<br /> It&#039;s December and the weather is cold which is something I&#039;m used to as a native of New York but in the UK, the mornings always seem really bitter, so I make sure we&#039;re all wrapped up warm whenever we leave the house.<br /> I place the pile of letters on the side cabinet and go to put on my coat and accessories before grabbing my bag and making sure I&#039;ve got everything I need including my phone, purse, house keys and car keys.<br /> &quot;Are you ready to go, babies?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yep&quot;<br /> &quot;Mmm-hmm&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, mum&quot;<br /> The kids all say at the same time.<br /> &quot;Have you got your book bags and packed lunches?&quot;<br /> I ask them and they all nod their heads.<br /> &quot;Ok, let&#039;s go&quot;<br /> We leave our home and head towards the car.<br /> I make sure all of the kids are safely strapped in before getting in myself, we then set off for their school as we sing along to the Christmas songs which were playing on the radio.<br /> Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year and it&#039;s also my kids favourite as well.<br /> This time of year is also always really bittersweet for me because Christmas with my family used to be amazing and we&#039;d always have so much fun.<br /> It was the one time of the year when we&#039;d all gather together and stay at my parent&#039;s mansion for the entire holiday and we&#039;d celebrate it in style.<br /> I really wish I could go back to those times.<br /> There&#039;s nothing I&#039;d love more than for my babies to have a REAL family Christmas with our family maybe even with their father and his family but I highly doubt this will happen anytime soon.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s crazy how fast our lives can change within the blink of an eye and sometimes you don&#039;t even know it&#039;s happening until it&#039;s already happened.<br /> The past six years have been a crazy whirlwind and I&#039;ve had to get used to a lot of changes in my life since I moved to London but now I&#039;m happily settled and living my best life, well, I&#039;m living as great of a life as I possibly can without my beloved family here with me.<br /> There was a time when my family and I were extremely close, we would always see and talk with each other every day and we always did anything and everything for one another but all of that changed and I saw a totally different side to my family after Dylan and Luca&#039;s betrayal.<br /> I always used to think I had the perfect family, the perfect parents, the perfect grandparents and the perfect older brothers and in a way, I still feel that way about them but I also can&#039;t forget the immediate change in them when I found out my older brother was screwing my fiance.<br /> The betrayal left me a heartbroken mess and it changed my entire life forever, it also changed all of the plans I had made for my future.<br /> Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a school teacher, I wanted to teach the future generation and prepare them for the next stages of their lives.<br /> A few months before everything happened six years ago, I was offered a place at one of the best colleges in New York to get my teaching degree but then my relationship broke down and the perfect future I had planned with Dylan had gone up in flames along with everything else.<br /> I no longer had any desire to get my teaching degree but I needed to find a steady income so that I could provide for myself and the triplets because I knew my savings which was a very substantial amount of money wouldn&#039;t last me forever.<br /> I wasn&#039;t used to living like this because I was born a millionaire heiress, I had always lived a life of luxury and I never had to worry about anything, so to now live knowing money was running out was kind of scary, especially since I now had three extra mouths to feed and I didn&#039;t want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong I wasn&#039;t a spoiled little rich girl or anything like that but I lived a comfortable life with no worries and I wanted the same for my kids as well.<br /> I didn&#039;t want them to grow up worrying about things that they shouldn&#039;t have to which I know they would&#039;ve done because they&#039;re really smart and they would&#039;ve immediately sensed when something was wrong.<br /> Anyway, I knew I needed to make some decent money and fast but I didn&#039;t know how.<br /> That was until one day when I was watching some soppy rom-com movie which was based on some old book and it unlocked a brand new passion inside of me, a passion which I never knew existed if I&#039;m being perfectly honest with you.<br /> I always loved to read and loved nothing more than to get lost in a good book but I never once saw myself as a writer because I didn&#039;t think I was creative enough to be one.<br /> All of that changed as soon as I put pen to paper or my fingers to my laptop I should say and that&#039;s when magic happened.<br /> Within two months, I had finished and completed my first book The Billionaire&#039;s Secret Baby which later turned into a five-part series when my fans demanded more from me.<br /> The series was a huge hit and before I knew it, I was a world-famous author, I was successful and I was rolling in the money, most of which I&#039;ve either invested or I&#039;ve put into different bank accounts for me and my kids for when they&#039;re older.<br /> The rest of the money I used to buy us our current home and everything we needed to furnish it and I also bought myself a decent car as well.<br /> I mean, I&#039;m not at Donald Trump&#039;s level of rich but I&#039;ve got enough money for me and the triplets to live happy and comfortable lives together.<br /> Right now I&#039;m in my office working on a new book and a new series but for some strange reason, I can&#039;t seem to concentrate and for the first time in my writing career, I&#039;ve got writer&#039;s block.<br /> I let out a sigh as I take off my glasses and rub the bridge of my nose.<br /> This is so frustrating and annoying.<br /> The worst thing for a writer to experience is knowing what you want to write and how you want to write it but being unable to articulate it in the right way and have it make sense.<br /> There have been many times in the past where I&#039;ve written something and when I&#039;ve read it back I was baffled. this makes absolutely no sense.<br /> I looked back at the screen and decided I needed to take a break, so I got up and went into the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee and something to eat.<br /> I didn&#039;t really have much of an appetite but I knew if I didn&#039;t eat something now then I probably wouldn&#039;t have anything to eat until dinner later on which wouldn&#039;t do me any good.<br /> You need to be healthy in your mind, body and soul in order to do anything and I can&#039;t focus on writing a great story if I&#039;m pushing myself without resting or eating.<br /> I was sitting on the couch and eating my food with the television on in the background which I wasn&#039;t watching, it was just on for background noise because I hate silence and that&#039;s all I ever seem to have in this house when the kids aren&#039;t here.<br /> Anyway, the T.V. quickly caught my attention when the annoying presenter with a high-pitched squeaky voice, who was wearing more make-up than a drag queen mentioned several familiar names which piqued my interest, one of which and the gossip about him almost had me choking on my coffee.<br /> &quot;Hello everyone and welcome to the Hollywood Daily, it&#039;s been a busy week for many of the Hollywood elite, more specifically those within the affluent Carpenter and Black families&quot;<br /> The presenter said with a huge grin on her face.<br /> The first piece of news she was gossiping about was my sister-in-law Sabrina launching two new clothing lines, one is a maternity line and one is for kids which will be released after Christmas.<br /> This will be her third and fourth lines that she&#039;s released, the first one being a bikini line and the second one was an undergarment line which she worked on with my mom.<br /> &quot;Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen because the latest announcement from the Carpenter family is one that is going to break all of our precious little hearts, Luca Carpenter the youngest son of James and Louise Carpenter has come out as gay&quot;<br /> This is the news which had me almost choking on my coffee.<br /> What does she mean he&#039;s come out as gay?.<br /> Didn&#039;t he do that six years ago?.<br /> &quot;According to a statement released earlier today, Luca said it&#039;s taken me a very long time to finally accept who and what I am and now I can proudly say that I&#039;m a gay man&quot;<br /> Holy cow.<br /> &quot;But that&#039;s not the most shocking part of the statement, the part which has left many of the public including fans of the family baffled and scratching their heads in confusion is when Luca also confessed his undying love for his soulmate and the love of his life Dylan Tate...does that name ring a bell? well, it should do because Dylan is the eldest son and heir of Lachlan and Sandra Tate and he&#039;s the former fiance of Luca&#039;s younger sister Lacey Carpenter who has been M.I.A for the past six years, are Luca and Dylan the reason for her disappearance from the limelight? has this love story been going on for a lot longer than the Carpenters want us to believe? this is something we may never know unless Luca, Dylan or even Lacey herself comes out and explains it to us&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe this.<br /> It&#039;s a good job I legally changed my name six years ago before I gave birth to my kids because if I didn&#039;t, then this could have caused a lot of trouble for me and my kiddies.<br /> &quot;Moving on, we&#039;ve got everyone&#039;s favourite billionaire playboy Logan Black who is as much known for his dating life as he is for his wealth, businesses and modelling career, the fitness model and business mogul is known for having a different woman on his arm every week but is his bachelor life officially over? it seems so after the sexy hunk was spotted shopping at one of New York&#039;s most expensive jewellery stores with singer and actress GiGi Addams&quot;<br /> What?.<br /> It hurt my heart to hear about Logan settling down with someone else, especially with a snake like GiGi Addams.<br /> Deep down in my heart, I knew why it hurt me so much but I just didn&#039;t want to admit to it.<br /> I had always had a crush on Logan ever since I was a kid and I think somewhere over the years, that crush manifested into something more but I really didn&#039;t want to confess to those feelings because he&#039;s my older brother&#039;s best friend and also because of Dylan, not to mention Logan is everything I hate in a man.<br /> He&#039;s cocky and conceited and he thinks if the world doesn&#039;t revolve around him then it should or at least that&#039;s how he was six years ago, I don&#039;t know if he&#039;s changed at all since I left the States.<br /> I couldn&#039;t help but smile a sad and bittersweet smile as the presenter continued to talk about my family and those who used to be close to me and it really hurt my heart because I miss them so freaking much and I hate hearing about them and what&#039;s new in their lives through channels like this.<br /> Changes are a natural part of life but sometimes it&#039;s the ones you weren&#039;t expecting that cause you the most pain and sorrow but also the most happiness as well.<br /> ...<br /> Open the app and continue reading the rest of the story . 👉<br /> (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the 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Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011803	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/8/25, 5:15 AM	1712526159	1749377757		455		442895048128133	15	1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173826340486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440727	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435926922_371536652535446_8080136539458672742_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=dqqksRYOUBAAb7m9frF&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCYOedWrox5LGFPKBt4kmlCNh9zdeuXJ6JK7s8e8eJjkg&oe=6618F0CC	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436240216_2085077978532071_1309616110383473776_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=85tYw1lucoEAb4zJv8W&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfADSHu_vLzr4bU3MMm_3ovlc92XfJCVllj5wVeTMSd-eA&oe=6618CFAB			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012248	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/8/25, 4:59 AM	1712526166	1749376763		455		1111939063380314	1	3.990255060937E+14		1712386800	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	188697567874936		0	True Diabetes Neuropathy & Wound Solutions			120207959547190417		fb.me	Sign up		NONE	video	Breakthrough Neuropathy Care in Gilbert - Start Living Pain Free!	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 120+ 5-Star Reviews	http://fb.me/		1712459450	1.8869756787494E+14	True Diabetes Neuropathy & Wound Solutions	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434555902_356395607391424_2004448687454369399_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ucWx0qOTLu4Ab6v0E8G&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDW2wWJWoR4DmlGosX2c4Am6TAL-YXfOiJonD5y7JqwJQ&oe=6618FB0F	person_profile	0	TRUE Diabetes Neuropathy & Wound Solutions AZ LLC	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434562366_265997779916109_1546666318335343578_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yDKZiMPHB_oAb6t8zZw&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDGWbCW-aABOjN6N-frWFOICeHA3np-7gA5tvbEa-VCkw&oe=6618ED98			0	3	Hey Gilbert! 😄👋<br /> <br /> TRUE Diabetes Neuropathy &amp; Wound Solutions is proud to offer patients in Gilbert, AZ and surrounding communities with PROVEN, non-surgical solutions for peripheral neuropathy, sciatica, nerve pain, and other symptoms and conditions related to diabetes. <br /> <br /> There&#039;s no need to live with the debilitating symptoms of peripheral neuropathy - our top-rated team has years of experience in effectively addressing: <br /> <br /> ✅ Numbness<br /> ✅ Tingling <br /> ✅ Circulation Issues <br /> ✅ Pins and Needles<br /> ✅ and more peripheral neuropathy, sciatica, and <br /> <br /> ✅ Some care plans covered under Medicare and insurance! <br /> <br /> DO NOT let these conditions persist without seeing a specialist - peripheral and diabetic neuropathy, when advanced can result in:<br /> <br /> ❌ Poor Blood Circulation<br /> ❌ Constant, Debilitating Pain in the Limbs and Extremities<br /> ❌ Expensive Surgeries <br /> ❌ Costly and Addictive Pain Medications that MASK symptoms without treating the underlying cause <br /> ❌ Potentially Amputations and Infection<br /> <br /> Our passionate team has YEARS of experience in stopping these symptoms at their root cause and helping patients avoid medications and surgery. <br /> <br /> Book a FREE Neuropathy Consultation to learn more about our PROVEN non-surgical neuropathy solutions...some of which are covered under Medicare and insurance! <br /> <br /> Request a free first visit by clicking BOOK NOW below, or call our team:<br /> <br /> Gilbert Location: (480) 591-7299		True Diabetes Neuropathy & Wound Solutions		2700	https://facebook.com/TrueHealthTeam	0		SIGN_UP						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011613	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/8/25, 3:47 AM	1712526156	1749372477		455		2078943235805635	3	9.5070498984768E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428241240608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 vitamin at walmart for sciatic nerve pain?	#1 vitamin at walmart for sciatic nerve pain?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=6a19fe51-93ac-454a-8a38-5757dd3b3bde&lpid=4555d55a-4277-48db-8aa2-c49d333c34ff		1712495307	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435199242_1596191934536977_4696822357864268357_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=py2hIIue6AIAb4_KojN&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDOpjsuARA-JvdTEX6n_q3e7b7xMNdt28e9NlcL4OU8Vg&oe=6618E038	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422575806_2877293325742172_7502890370662960382_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-fyjCy2GSAkAb4ccNmn&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDyDSuV5pLCcvwU78ZUosZ5BAr8IZT0os25E2Xp1miu1w&oe=6618FFDF			0	3	&quot;𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?&quot; 👇		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1012271	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	1/15/25, 1:10 AM	1712526167	1736925002		455		1596727614446954	1	1.1409282739904E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	284148338106594		0	Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson			120206943886720258		fb.me	Sign up		NONE	image	Numbness, Burning, Tingling, Loss of Balance… 🖐🤕🦶	4.4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (7) Reviews	http://fb.me/		1712451119	2.8414833810659E+14	Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434560090_346647595046922_1843066153819934230_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=kHmWzsLa4I0Ab6rrWkX&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBEBwqZQ9g6PmBcRs1DYyk8jUosSRn8Hz2Wv95K8Z1OeQ&oe=6618EF5D	person_profile	0	Arrowhead Physical Medicine -	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435474179_1961525797578813_2506038186264522567_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qKwahP0Io-cAb5r6D7B&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfD_ALmtWlg7vzxw8FCApB4IL0fBTE1TAUc_Yx6DZPNN-g&oe=6618D917			0	3	Chronic foot pain can ruin the fun in performing the activities you love like going on long walks🚶‍♂️, shopping 🛒, or playing with the children 👨‍👧‍👦. <br /> <br /> The 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 at Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson can provide long-lasting relief from Chronic Nerve Pain caused by Nerve Damage. <br /> <br /> This 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 is free of medications.<br /> <br /> Click &quot;&quot;Sign Up&quot;&quot; or Call &quot;&quot;(520) 214-7489&quot;&quot; to schedule a ✅ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 <br /> ✅ 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧<br /> ALL for just 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬.<br /> <br /> We will only take your case if we know that we can help.<br /> <br /> 👇Click “Sign Up” or Call “(520) 214-7489” Today 👇<br /> <br /> Serving Tucson and all surrounding areas.<br /> <br /> Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson<br /> 10425 N Oracle Rd STE 125<br /> Tucson, AZ 85737<br /> (520) 214-7489		Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson		2	https://facebook.com/61557276842070	0		SIGN_UP						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012262	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/26/25, 2:48 PM	1712526166	1745696920		455		964533655325584		7.3995677124469E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	284148338106594		0	Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson			120206944054040258		fb.me	Sign up		NONE	image	Numbness, Burning, Tingling, Loss of Balance… 🖐🤕🦶	4.4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (7) Reviews	http://fb.me/		1712451263	2.8414833810659E+14	Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435515837_923512805981554_2292385420034482721_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=vL3kjUYhEAsAb6_4bQ7&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCMjAP--x3ZxhUPxqHoaJEU_BDiJckjynXoaVpZ4JfgCA&oe=6618F887	person_profile	0	Arrowhead Physical Medicine -	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435509114_1314770419410499_502793458232216018_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=kpVqB09hp3gAb5Bgb95&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCVfMmE6NsAvOuLeS6cuXI89DySrR6kel3pYCKj8Bhe3A&oe=6618DA16			0	3	Numbness, burning, tingling, loss of balance… 🤕 put an end to hands and feet pain!<br /> <br /> We are Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson and until now people suffering from feet and nerve pain only had 2 basic options:<br /> <br /> (1) Live with the pain;<br /> <br /> (2) Mask the pain with prescription medications;<br /> <br /> With the latest medical technology available, we are able to offer a clinically proven 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 that can reduce or eliminate nerve symptoms in hands and feet for our patients.<br /> <br /> Imagine no more medications… But a fast-acting and long-term solution for:<br /> <br /> ✅ Numbness<br /> ✅ Diabetic nerve pain<br /> ✅ Sharp electric-like pain<br /> ✅ Burning or tingling<br /> ✅ Muscle weakness<br /> ✅ Difficulty sleeping from leg or foot discomfort<br /> ✅ Sensitivity to touch<br /> ✅ Pain while walking<br /> ✅ Nerve damage from chemotherapy<br /> <br /> It’s time to eliminate pain, rejuvenate nerves, and regain mobility!<br /> <br /> 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 - 𝐓𝐮𝐜𝐬𝐨𝐧 is now accepting new patients who are looking for an alternative to medications or shots.<br /> <br /> 👉 Sign Up or Call “(520) 214-7489” to schedule a 📣 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, to see if you are a good candidate for our program.<br /> <br /> ✅ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 <br /> <br /> 📍Serving Tucson, AZ, and all surrounding areas.<br /> <br /> Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson<br /> 10425 N Oracle Rd STE 125<br /> Tucson, AZ 85737<br /> (520) 214-7489		Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson		2	https://facebook.com/61557276842070	0		SIGN_UP						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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1011498	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/18/25, 5:46 PM	1712526155	1747608390		455		394450970150405	1	1.0205022694403E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	108739161973201		0	Lee's Summit 1st Church of the Nazarene			120207458638350761			Get directions		NONE	video					1712502460	1.087391619732E+14	Lee's Summit 1st Church of the Nazarene	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435890316_961237855593584_733990485799361330_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=0ldjll5aTvIAb5cuAyO&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCLKPwu4IsgYqb05aCrCIP8PEAM2X_eTs6sC3Mb8zGf2Q&oe=6618E28B	person_profile	0					0	3	Welcome to “The Church!” Glad you’ve joined us! Please hit the thumbs up; share and let us know where you&#039;re watching (if able), it helps us track and grow our on-line ministry. We’re exploring what the resurrection means to us! <br /> The Donor Box is how you can help us keep on keep reaching out, it’s easy, please considering giving unless you are tithing at your own church.<br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdonorbox.org%2Flee-s-summit-first-church-of-the-nazarene-1&amp;h=AT36b0EyVez57pI328U8k0Kpa_maR9y-gQIQ_P5FbvaSlr9pd44IhbPFb0lRquKZM13vYEKozb8fQ1mUZTPZ6EW5b8X75naa0zbrLIyAbDF0prKi3xRviLj2VGLRha6UTRTTQ-cdjUfRlUMwVeYQbA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://donorbox.org/lee-s-summit-first-church-of-the-nazarene-1</a>		Lee's Summit 1st Church of the Nazarene		72	https://facebook.com/LeesSummitTheChurch	0		GET_DIRECTIONS						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1012011	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/3/25, 3:41 AM	1712526162	1748940095		455		805866878125344	8	2.7556488890498E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000677240431		feelingwonderful.club	Watch more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290131	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435495633_1144114899943767_6230996532633991829_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KuQV7cVM-PQAb7Wfbw2&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBEjBO3ga12b_sJlplTH56sFYkR51c54Ea2-fMnd3X5-A&oe=6618FE70	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435469569_1069699334101824_6415304361682425245_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x73cBc6g0-8Ab6vL8Xt&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfB7P_-dmb4DxW9qQT44iJ8CbZMAYG7VkAXPC8J4tvyB6A&oe=6618E3BC			0	3	Nights were the worst, every toss and turn a reminder of my Neuropathic pain. But then, this quick little trick gave me my first full night&#039;s sleep in years.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. In the evening I went to the mall and bought some beautiful blouses and shirts, all in strong colors and prints.<br /> Jennifer called me twice during the day and said that Stephan had spent the day at my parents&#039; house, the wretch stayed there making drama, and to make matters worse, Dad and Mom are on his side, in other words, as well as betraying me and doing everything he&#039;s done, the prick still has the nerve to play the victim and turn my family against me.<br /> My hatred for Stephan is only growing and I don&#039;t even know how I&#039;m going to react when I come face to face with him.		Pop001		372	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011721	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/5/25, 9:48 PM	1712526158	1746499737		455		329057866851532	8	1.3894083686696E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	189959010861665		0	Nerve Protector			120204599764010442		thespringfieldherald.com	Learn more		NONE	video	¿Pies Dolorosos? ¡Prueba esto!	Este video gratuito podría desaparecer en cualquier momento. No pierda su oportunidad de vivir sin dolor.	https://thespringfieldherald.com/rt/nerves/LP3-ES/index.html		1706689033	1.8995901086166E+14	Nerve Protector	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/424708141_383850764292404_2446117298614789554_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=gCv5lbLarIcAb6ROp3x&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDgcSsIe9TYgTLen3E1ib6Hw4ODbB0lPg6J-EU5RcnfjA&oe=6618FC59	person_profile	0	Nerve Protector	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/424640326_228794220289533_3174582857638717916_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZpLo7tEJi9cAb5DIazU&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDESRGfh2QzDIsl9J2xOX8-w-UC7sFbmA7esLhKo8OhNg&oe=6618DC7E			0	3	Durante años, observé impotente cómo la neuropatía robaba el espíritu vibrante de mi madre. Cada paso que daba estaba cargado de dolor; un paseo alegre por el parque se convirtió en una prueba que temía. Su risa, que solía llenar nuestra casa, fue sofocada por silenciosos gritos de malestar, sus manos temblaban ante el temor de un agudo y repentino dolor.<br /> <br /> Los medicamentos, un cóctel de efectos secundarios y promesas, ofrecían poco consuelo. Eran simplemente curitas sobre una herida que necesitaba más que solo cuidados superficiales. Mi madre, la mujer que siempre había sido mi pilar de fuerza, se estaba desmoronando y la impotencia que sentía me asfixiaba.<br /> <br /> Pero entonces, como si fuera el destino, tropezamos con una cura—un faro de esperanza en nuestra hora más oscura. El escepticismo fue nuestra primera respuesta; después de todo, ya habíamos recorrido este camino de &#039;curas milagrosas&#039; antes. Pero había algo diferente esta vez, algo que susurraba un cambio genuino.<br /> <br /> Sin nada que perder, nos embarcamos en este nuevo camino. No fue un milagro de la noche a la mañana, pero cada día trajo mejoras. Lentamente, los temblores en sus manos se calmaron, los paseos se hicieron más largos y su risa volvió, resonando alta y clara.<br /> <br /> Como su hija, ser testigo de esta transformación fue nada menos que milagroso. Las lágrimas que ahora derramo no son de tristeza, sino de una alegría abrumadora. Esta cura no solo alivió su dolor físico; sanó a una familia.<br /> <br /> Comparto esta historia no para evocar su simpatía, sino para extender una mano de esperanza. Si la neuropatía es el ladrón de la alegría de su ser querido, no se rinda. Hay un camino hacia la recuperación, una cura que ofrece más que solo un alivio temporal—ofrece una oportunidad de recuperar la vida.<br /> <br /> Para aquellos que han visto sufrir a un ser querido, entiendo su dolor, y es por eso que les imploro que aprendan más sobre esta solución que cambia vidas. Pulse el enlace de abajo, no solo por el bien de la curación, sino por el retorno de la alegría y los momentos preciosos que el dolor no tiene derecho a robar.👇		Nerve Protector		46	https://facebook.com/61553994156274	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011300	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/15/25, 10:43 PM	1712526151	1744774997		455		927147055540615	1	3.2968515945196E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207550855970721		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI0MDQwNzEzNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468735	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436725089_426669786715686_4240395149710338692_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=YpztZQA5QSoAb5Z1Xg4&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDYefivE26tFr7DDpO2DSuSuvr5XUUX0EbyxrGl80zdlA&oe=6618FE07	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435498715_453335687029773_5188258487035883798_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=si4fi9lvMgwAb7CM2GN&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDE6kBf5lAgF44DW_Pb9l9bJ_-e5Y4B_Vyts8cfa0UrRw&oe=6618CF29			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011115	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/17/25, 3:25 PM	1712526149	1750191943		455		402053519207474	1	1.0669425710652E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102300116075268		0	Align Physical Therapy, Inc.			6561333286336			Call now		NONE	image	Align Physical Therapy, Inc.	Providing one on one hands on cutting edge techniques and a patient-centered approach to get results			1712505705	1.0230011607527E+14	Align Physical Therapy, Inc.	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436118904_465968672438679_1893795327861476228_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=finjGkjjgBAAb6ZLk86&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDOLIIAmPWvYcr5M8Nkwa1EhVb3A8TEdPt5-JdJe6dTYA&oe=6618ED62	person_profile	0	Align Physical Therapy, Inc.	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436272212_1983296235418915_2044907778622160723_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=CdGW6IGBDjkAb5MrU7_&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfD8fZoKZDET_BCQlLiU11C6_oMkvRf6F31cVje44qUs0Q&oe=6618C7E3			0	3	Don’t wait to seek help. We can help get you back to feeling good on day 1. Give us a call now and let us get you back to the good life! <br /> #physicaltherapy #results		Align Physical Therapy, Inc.		349	https://facebook.com/100088728491529	0		CALL_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012030	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/27/25, 3:32 AM	1712526163	1745742741		455		1107828937212326	4	2.0788212024774E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000669580431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290148	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433929976_436972512054399_857217761677671360_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Pys-m_uIqWIAb4z5K9M&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfC-Df1P5R2ZGZR9pZOT3Z8iPSFsutwHbizIneIdB9XYYA&oe=6618D57D	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434054266_1138902507263319_8089668732285062198_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=hFi9vaw9cAsAb5fU18K&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDf5To5OJrCPHQvGpkMfeEQtgn69jzZKkzl96dzZApX3w&oe=6618F20E			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011762	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/3/25, 12:38 AM	1712526158	1748929082		455		434155872460547	3	1.6069528730434E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	120416034492712		0	Inauguratey-S			120203377135950302		www.inauguratey.com	Shop now		NONE	video			https://www.inauguratey.com/products/aerosolry-breathlace		1703832975	1.2041603449271E+14	Inauguratey-S	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/412987480_344117861739444_2736794658365625854_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=plE2BxUePpgAb4Pjq9w&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBNc9R9acZkv5OhQH5F_2-x8Q26ulOgmfsDrtMH2kjkvg&oe=6618DEF5	person_profile	0	Inauguratey-S	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/413010784_1641501609713155_2593292186199222863_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4MP9wwlsdEsAb5mk3fL&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBRa5Edektk3_z75kTs0CdMhiUkjurgOpdv9OeXM_JiCw&oe=6618E046			0	3	Quit smoking whistle helps you say goodbye to e-cigarettes and cigarettes, get closer to your family😊, and quit smoking easily. Suitable for use on airplanes, trains🌱🚭, and other situations.		Inauguratey-S		990	https://facebook.com/61551407877892	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011510	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/4/25, 7:41 PM	1712526155	1749084095		455		337155142701260	21	9.2541790898126E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428357790608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 (sciatic nerve pain) vitamin all adults must eat?	What is Causing my Sciatic Nerve to Hurt?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/emnojairdwhy/?&ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=f88c7dd6-9344-43d6-81b1-c3bbbbb1cd9e&lpid=2ef8ebbe-4c68-4bbf-94a5-67321411d0dc		1712495377	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434466809_954751146002681_7399572501991363072_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=d4bBeWbXC4MAb528pqr&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCl7Nqf4lvoPwCcX127ioJMYpwDmtv8h7BexuJZJuRbpA&oe=6618D1C4	person_profile	0					0	3	&quot;𝐈𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 “𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧” 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬...𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤&quot; 🤯🤯		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011148	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/8/25, 8:07 PM	1712526149	1749431231		455		359472313108967	1	8.1933800023781E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	140046759187543		0	World003			120210078670390288		b.ficsworld.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.ficsworld.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQzOTkzLzIwMjQwNDA3MTcyMDUwL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712482001	1.4004675918754E+14	World003	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434029180_739553664661232_986047412492747800_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=sXlT7fmlBlwAb480SLD&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfAECoO1cIOD49x-IigDYYFWiA6P6krqUzP639y6mHdjkg&oe=6618DC54	person_profile	0	World003	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434448691_789018872745009_7539884226966254196_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=M-tNNY55HNAAb7L6tM9&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfCvnb2ZywckLl9pqbwuQzy1Z_E09GsXA5P9SOS-8ptIQA&oe=6618FEA7			0	3	&quot;Cara,&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice. &quot;Now I&#039;d advise you to brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most feared assassin in Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov.<br /> But he called me Cara, my sister&#039;s name. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> &quot;What do you want from me?&quot; I ask, my voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; He grits out to me. <br /> &quot;On Enzo?&quot; My brows scrunch in confusion. He growls out and pulls me close to him.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> My name is Cora Fletcher, I&#039;m 23 years old.<br /> Born into a family of crime and the underworld, you can say I&#039;m quite weak, I&#039;ve never really liked this life, not since my sister was snatched from me at a very young age by my father because apparently he wanted one of his daughters to be more involved in this life and Cara fit the perfect description.<br /> I only saw her once every year for 15 minutes and I was never allowed to talk to her or even let her see me.<br /> We reunited after our parents died, of course as you can guess someone ordered a hit on their heads and they both were killed making it look like an accident.<br /> My sister Cara is the best female assassin out here in the underworld and she&#039;s married to the Don of the Italian mafia who also happens to be the best male assassin in the underworld, well basically in the Italian mafia.<br /> There&#039;s been rumors of a leader in the Russian mafia, a nameless fear, someone who many think is better than Enzo in terms of ruling and ruthlessness, the best assassin known to the Russians.<br /> In case you&#039;re wondering, Cara and I are twins.<br /> She has been the one looking out for me since we were young and when our parents died, she offered me a place to stay in her husband&#039;s mansion.<br /> I&#039;ve been here with them for about two years now, I&#039;m not really a fan of the mafia but I have no choice since I was literally born into it.<br /> My father worked with a line of trained assassins, he was well a trained assassin as well and so was my mom, so when the time came to pass down his legacy, he chose Cara which I&#039;m grateful for, he didn&#039;t have any male children but he loved us greatly.<br /> My name is Cora and this is how my story starts.<br /> ...<br /> I moan lightly trying to adjust myself and my sight because I still saw blur even after seemingly waking up.<br /> I&#039;m lying on a hard surface, it&#039;s cold and smells like blood and dirt, the whole surrounding is eerily scary and quiet, my sight adjusts to the darkness, mildly, I try to move and I realized I&#039;m tied, my hands behind my back but my legs are not.<br /> I gently sit up, the whole room starts spinning and I feel sick to my stomach, I feel like I&#039;m going to throw up any minute from now, memories from before I passed out starts rushing in.<br /> I remember the mansion being under attack and then someone breaking into my room and me trying to fight back before I was drugged, I look around and I&#039;m in some kind of basement.<br /> My skin begins to crawl, I feel eyes on me but the room is too dark to even make out anything, I squint to get a clear vision and then I see shoes in the far end of the room, brown male shoes, whoever has them on is sitting down.<br /> I move away quickly but that&#039;s a bad idea because my whole body is on fire.<br /> &quot;I thought you&#039;d be out cold for the rest of the evening&quot; the voice booms making me look up to find the strange shoes person having the voice<br /> His voice sounds unfamiliar and his accent is different from all the ones I&#039;ve come to get used to, he&#039;s not Italian, I know that for sure<br /> &quot;Who are you&quot;? I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I&#039;m thirsty.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not of great importance right now&quot; he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He&#039;s rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he&#039;s eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he&#039;s taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> &quot;The boss will see you now&quot; he mutters before standing up, I thought he&#039;d take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he&#039;s Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I&#039;m miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I&#039;m probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there&#039;s anything they don&#039;t possess, it&#039;s compassion.<br /> I&#039;m still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I&#039;ve not seen his face yet because he&#039;s still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> &quot;I must say... It was very easy getting you here&quot; even his voice is nothing compared to what I&#039;ve been hearing all my life, it has this strong authority to it, it&#039;s hard, gruff, husky and terrifying all together, I feel my skin crawl with goosebumps<br /> I don&#039;t miss the accent to which his voice is laced.<br /> &quot;For someone so protected, you were easy prey to my men&quot; he continues walking around me not letting me see his face.<br /> &quot;Who are you and why am I here&quot;? I croak out, I&#039;m afraid and I&#039;m not going to hide it, if he wanted me dead, I&#039;d have been dead, something tells me he doesn&#039;t want to kill me.<br /> He laughs, a menacing, low and taunting laugh, it has nothing friendly to it, it&#039;s the kind of laugh that sends cold chills through the body.<br /> &quot;Who I am....hmm let me see&quot; he thinks for a moment, his voice is now coming from behind me &quot;well some people refer to me as the devil, some say ghost and to many others, I&#039;m just a myth people tell their kids as bedtime stories&quot; he says with so much confidence and pride dripping off his voice &quot;as to why you&#039;re here, you&#039;re smart, you should know that by now&quot; he mutters out.<br /> His explanation of himself makes me gulp hard, I&#039;m scared out of my wits, I&#039;m not even going to lie, and he said I&#039;d know why I was here but I&#039;m coming up with nothing.<br /> &quot;What are you going to do to me&quot;? I ask my voice trembling<br /> &quot;For now, nothing. I&#039;m just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let&#039;s say I&#039;m prepping you for what&#039;s to come&quot; he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he&#039;s hidden in the shadows, I&#039;m trying hard to see him but it&#039;s impossible.<br /> &quot;And what&#039;s to come... Is not so good..&quot; he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> &quot;Cara&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> &quot;Now I&#039;d advice you brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who&#039;s never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she&#039;d take over dad&#039;s legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he&#039;s holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I&#039;m just a twin, I don&#039;t even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s talk.&quot;<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I&#039;ve heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> &quot;Whatever I tell you now, I&#039;ll only say once so be careful not to miss anything&quot; he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re here as my prisoner, and no I don&#039;t want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you&#039;ll be here for as long as I want you to be&quot; he begins still looking at me<br /> &quot;Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you&#039;ve had your fair share of taking some for your former Don&quot; he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it&#039;s like he&#039;s hinting at something but I don&#039;t know what.<br /> &quot;You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I&#039;m in a good mood, of course you&#039;ll be tortured from time to time&quot; he adds making me scared, I can&#039;t handle mafia torturing<br /> &quot;Have it in mind that I&#039;ll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband&quot; he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I&#039;m just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don&#039;t want to tell him that I&#039;m not Cara because if he knows, then he&#039;ll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I&#039;m not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> &quot;I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I&#039;ve been hearing so much about for the years&quot; he mutters out tauntingly, of course I&#039;m not her dumb, but of course I don&#039;t have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> &quot;I can say I&#039;m very disappointed&quot; he spits.<br /> &quot;Where am I&quot;? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> &quot;You should know by now&quot; he says smirking at me &quot;You&#039;re in Russia&quot; he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I&#039;m in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I&#039;m someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I&#039;m not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> &quot;Vissarion will make sure you&#039;re comfortable as much as a prisoner should be&quot; he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> &quot;If I&#039;m going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink&quot; I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> &quot;You want a bath &quot;? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don&#039;t even know what I&#039;m doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn&#039;t really a good idea.<br /> &quot;Vissarion&quot; his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he&#039;s been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> &quot;Our little wants a bath&quot; he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it&#039;s making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he&#039;s going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he&#039;s going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I&#039;ve been in this position for hours it&#039;s getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me &quot;you wanted a bath?&quot; He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don&#039;t know what he wants to do but I know it&#039;s not something I&#039;ll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> &quot;Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath&quot;? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn&#039;t even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don&#039;t even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I&#039;m definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there&#039;s a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that&#039;s why he didn&#039;t call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she&#039;s some top tier guest.<br /> I don&#039;t like the way she looks at me, like she&#039;s innocent which she&#039;s not.<br /> I&#039;ve heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she&#039;s very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn&#039;t a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she&#039;s locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don&#039;t have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I&#039;m just surprised her so called husband hasn&#039;t called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she&#039;s Enzo&#039;s prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn&#039;t Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven&#039;t even done anything to her yet, I&#039;ve been busy with handling the family that I&#039;ve not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn&#039;t expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she&#039;d put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn&#039;t tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she&#039;s probably planning something but I&#039;m not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> &quot;Any news from the Italian&quot;? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> &quot;нет&quot; he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn&#039;t going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don&#039;t even care because of he does call, I won&#039;t even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn&#039;t left yet and he hasn&#039;t made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he&#039;s trying not to.<br /> &quot;What is it Vis&quot;? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> &quot;Nothing boss....&quot; He pauses before he continues &quot;it&#039;s just that it&#039;s been a month already, I don&#039;t think she knows why you took her&quot; he says making me look at him.<br /> &quot;She does, she&#039;s just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here&quot; I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she&#039;s heard of me before, I&#039;m a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn&#039;t have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don&#039;t really live to tell the tale.<br /> &quot;Come&quot; I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn&#039;t seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven&#039;t had the time to show her just what I&#039;m capable of, she&#039;s heard of it yes, but she&#039;s never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she&#039;s afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you discussed with my cousin and I don&#039;t care, but what I do find strange is why he&#039;s soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath&quot; I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> &quot;Do you think you deserve a bath&quot;? 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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Melodic Love Tales		0	https://facebook.com/61553002006073	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011151	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/6/25, 9:39 PM	1712526149	1746585585		455		363529066001638	1	7.9349595233341E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	119510084411864		0	Vocal Romance Dreams			120207270857140293		play.google.com	Install now		NONE	video	Read with Your Ears➤➤		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios		1712478878	1.1951008441186E+14	Vocal Romance Dreams	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435993145_1475930383026268_2760737728143971770_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=40nzw2GhFpkAb7W9OLK&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfAEdlEzPpvEdmJuPeFuaPvT4EtQPIySk5HHqt3Ijyp18A&oe=6618CA01	person_profile	0	Vocal Romance Dreams	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436381000_931719128678277_1959214703237553386_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=T2q1FlWIJ7EAb6-t0qR&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfC4OCDLfRxGWuH7Bc05F0ZCwtEhu29IajVpAhHBaCgwyQ&oe=6618DD3C			0	3	&quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; <br /> &quot;I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break.<br /> ********<br /> As the alarm went off I rolled over to hit the snooze button then realized it was 3 AM. I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. 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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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1011210	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031125		455		439068255159020	1	4.2656360339701E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	149657464895196		0	ForFun-104			120208742274460350		a.read4funs.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.read4funs.com/ad/ZmFuY3lOb3ZlbC8xNDI5OTAvMjAyNDA0MDcxMDM0NDQvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712457737	1.496574648952E+14	ForFun-104	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435411026_1082045219677032_845021545570988556_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=c5HdxChcli0Ab7VGwn9&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfArYZg8QnsQ0QI309UkR-50OdRmD5Wa5jLA13j86-GTkg&oe=6618E804	person_profile	0	ForFun-104	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435664021_3452195681669488_6957831938430046441_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aCxahGW6IKEAb6r5GC0&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAIFzGLkDrrD-5xYXtq4U39ls7kqNVRBS5tQwpKWJhXbA&oe=6618F8D3			0	3	“Let&#039;s get divorced, Tim. You&#039;re sleeping with my bestie Jade?! The both of you make me sick!” Lily shouts. She could no longer keep her cool.<br /> &quot;Listen to me, Lily.&quot; Tim begs.<br /> Lily ignores him.<br /> After leaving the villa, Lily goes to a bar.<br /> &quot;Well, I only want the most expensive and most handsome man to accompany me.&quot; Lily said to the manager.<br /> ******** <br /> It is 9 p.m. on rainy day. On such a cool autumn night, Lily stands in front of the villa without an umbrella, the clothes on shoulder getting soaked by the rain. She doesn’t pay it any mind though and keeps the present under her arm carefully wrapped with her coat.<br /> Today is Lily and Tim’s first anniversary. Lily is supposed to be at her mother&#039;s house, but she secretly bought a gift to surprise Tim.<br /> As she walks to the door, her clothes get completely soaked. She takes the key from her pocket out and opens the door carefully. Without turning on the light, she stands at the porch and changes her shoes. As she takes off her shoes, she sees a pair of red high-heeled shoes on the floor.<br /> Lily is shocked, because she knows that those are clearly not her shoes; she can tell be the size.<br /> The heart feels like it is being grabbed by a pair of invisible hands. Lily puts the gift in her arms on the ground and walks slowly towards the bedroom on the second floor.<br /> The closer she gets, the clearer the conversation becomes—<br /> “Oh, Tim...”<br /> A familiar female voice penetrates her eardrum; she is enjoying herself quite a bit.<br /> “I know that is how like it,” the man replies. That is without question Tim’s voice.<br /> In the corridor outside the door, Lily feels like she is walking on the edge of a knife with every step. Even if she can&#039;t see what&#039;s going on inside, the intensity of the voices paint a vivid picture in her mind of what is happening.<br /> “Who do you like better, Lily or me,” the woman suddenly asks. This makes Lily&#039;s heart drop into her stomach.<br /> “Are you getting jealous? I am only focused on you baby. How can I even think of her when I have you?” Lily’s heart breaks into a million pieces.<br /> Lily thinks to herself, nobody believed that her husband had never touched from when they started dating into now. Tim had said that he couldn’t do it. But now, here he is making love with her best friend.<br /> Lily feels that she is a heroine in a Tennessee Williams’ play. Now that she is facing her greatest fear, she can’t bear to open the door until they finish. Lilly enters the room and see the two of them lying in the bed.<br /> What makes it all the worse is that the person Tim is with is her best friend Jade.<br /> Jade has been her best friend since high school. Lily thought to herself, how could Jade do this to me?<br /> Lily suddenly recalls that every time she goes back to her mother&#039;s house, Jade always asks about how long she will be gone, but never accompanies her. The reason is much clearer to Lily now. She feels humiliated.<br /> Obviously, the two in bed don&#039;t expect Lily, who should be at her mother&#039;s house, to be here. For a moment, Tim tries to keep calm shouts at Jade, “Get out.”<br /> Lily has never been a short-tempered person. But, this time, she can&#039;t hide the anger in her chest. She glances at the hot kettle on the table, picks it up and throws it at the strange man and woman on the bed. “The both of you make me sick!” Lily shouts.<br /> Jade brazenly responds, “Lily, you should think about it from Tim’s point of view. The two of you haven’t been intimate in over a year.” Lily realizes that Jade doesn’t feel any guilt at all.<br /> “Oh, god,” Lily sneers, “I guess I should thank you Jade for taking care of my husband then.” Lily, getting angrier and angrier, continues, “I always treated you as more than a friend and this is how you treat me in return! You couldn’t get own husband, so I guess you had to take mine!”<br /> Lily has never been so pointblank with anyone before. Tim looks at her and says, “You need to get out of here.”<br /> “Don&#039;t worry, I won’t stay here anymore than I have to,” Lily responds. Lily can’t even bear to look at them and says, “Tim, you can explain this to my parents and your parents. I am tired of always having to explain your actions.”<br /> They have been married for over a year. On their wedding night, Tim had told her that he couldn’t have a intercourse. She had thought maybe he was scared and that once they got more comfortable with each other he wouldn’t have any issues. Her mother-in-law had been asking her why they didn&#039;t have children. Lily hadn’t said anything. Her mother-in-law asked if she had any physical problems. Lily had lied to cover for Tim, but this just caused friction between her and her mother-in-law. Lily now feels that she was so stupid for doing that now.<br /> But, even as Lily threatens him, Tim doesn&#039;t show any emotion, not even a frown. In all their years together, Lily had been the one that pursued the relationship. Lily had always been very forgiving of him and she would always come back to him no matter what he did.<br /> However, enough was enough. Lily could no longer keep her cool and said,<br /> “Let&#039;s get divorced.”<br /> After leaving the villa, Lily goes out to find a taxi. She wanders around the street aimlessly until a taxi finally stops for her. She sadly realizes that she has no place to go except her home.<br /> “Miss, where do you want to go?” The driver looks at the woman in the mirror curiously.<br /> “Just drive,” Lily says to the driver.<br /> The car passes a senior business club. Lily looks at the luxury cars at the door. She, without thinking, tells the driver to stop.<br /> After paying, she goes directly into the club. She quickly finds the bar in the hall. After a cursory glance at the expensive prices on the list and she orders several bottles.<br /> The hard liquid goes down her throat and into her belly, and her eyes quickly tear up. After a few more sips, she quickly reflects on the past year, the memories making her feel what a joke it all was.<br /> Her best friend is fooling around with her husband. Lily sadly smiles, her heart is broken.<br /> She downs her glass. Then another. Then another. Soon, she doesn&#039;t know how much she has had. But, she does know that she has to pee and walks into the bathroom. After taking care of her business, she goes out and sees a row of tall men in black suits. The men look powerful and important. Now that she has some liquid courage, she casually walks up to one of the men, hooks arms with him and starts chatting with him.<br /> The manager of the restaurant comes up, pulls her away and gives her a look. Seeing that Lily is not bad looking and wearing famous brands, the manager relaxes his face.<br /> “Excuse me, miss, these are doormen. If you want to meet some big players, I can help you out.”<br /> Lily is drunk and sees a chance to get some revenge on Tim. She has already lost everything to this marriage. Why should she always have to be the bigger person if Tim and Jade were just going to betray her?<br /> “Well, I only want the most expensive and most handsome man to accompany me?<br /> As soon as the manager hears that the most expensive, his eyes shine shrewdly. Then he takes her directly to the VIP area. “Just a moment, I&#039;ll call someone right away to come here,” the manager tells Lily.<br /> The manager goes into the room first and leaves Lily alone on sofa. She is very drunk and dizzy. In a drunken haze, Lily see the door of the opposite room open and a tall man comes out from it. He looks handsome and strong with long legs, a narrow waist and wide shoulders. Even the face seems like it is craved out of stone. Everything about this man is immaculate. Especially those dark and deep eyes, which hypnotize Lily.<br /> Lily smiles, gets up and walks unsteadily. She grabs the man&#039;s arm and says, “Nice, I&#039;m very satisfied.”<br /> The man looks at Lily, raising his eyebrows.<br /> “Let’s go,” he calmly says.<br /> “This is your attitude. Didn&#039;t your manager tell you that I&#039;m going to pay you for one night. I don’t care about money. As long as you make me happy, I&#039;ll double it for you!” Lily keeps on talking a big game, giving a goofy smile and showing a row of neat, white teeth. The man is tall, and she has to stand on tiptoe to get close to him. “To tell you the truth, this is my first time. Aren’t you lucky.”<br /> ***<br /> Rex suddenly stops walking, and he finally looks at Lily. Her beautiful face is as small as his palm and she has a pair of clear eyes. The woman&#039;s skin is very fair, and she even has no pores. Unlike the other enchanting woman of the night, she doesn&#039;t wear make-up, and she is so pure like a daisy shaking in the wind. Now that she is getting closer to him, Rex can smell a mixture liquor and perfume. Rex has had no feelings for any woman over the years, but looking at her, he is very excited.<br /> She is very much to his liking.<br /> Rex raises her chin and says confidently, “First time, huh. Haven’t made love before Lily.”<br /> Lily looks at him directly in the eyes and coolly says, “Is it hard to believe?”<br /> Such flirting made Lily even more irresistible.<br /> Rex looks at the woman&#039;s cunning smile and looks down her dress. Rex cannot believe how great this woman looks.<br /> The two of them touch fingertip, and a devious smile crosses both of their faces. Rex says, “No matter what happens, even if you start crying, I won’t let you go.”<br /> Lily raises her head and takes a big gulp for some courage. She says loudly, “We will see who is crying at the end.”<br /> Rex&#039;s long arm closes around Lily, and he pulls her closer. He presses the elevator button with his other arm. Before they get in the elevator, the manager comes over with a line of men. Seeing Rex, he immediately shouts respectfully, “Mr. Rex, this lady...”<br /> Rex stares at the men with a warning in his eyes and walks away.<br /> The manager dares not say anything. He listens to Rex’s words and goes back to his job.<br /> The elevator goes directly to the seventh floor of the club. The whole floor is full of VIP presidential suites. Rex has a set of his own private room. He opens the door and pushes the drunk woman in his arms onto the bed. He quickly turns the lights off in the corridor by using a door panel.<br /> The lights turned off, Rex presses Lily against the door, and he reaches for her clothes.<br /> Lily feels that her body is helpless as he effortless keeps her in place. Suddenly, a chill comes over her. She looks down and finds that her clothes are gone, and that she is only wearing her underwear..<br /> Rex pecks her neck passionately and leaves red marks up and down her neck.<br /> Lily’s skin is softer than Rex imagined, which surprised Rex.<br /> Rex quickly sees that Lily is too inexperienced to know what to do. He finds that he doesn&#039;t mind that, and he has enough time and patience to guide her.<br /> After many years and quite a few women, it has been a long time since Rex felt this kind of passion for a woman. Rex cannot wait anymore. But as he is about to go further, his hand is gripped by a small hand.<br /> Rex is a little stunned, and he looks into her eyes to see the small face resting on his chest.<br /> Lily has finally come to her senses. She realizes what is going on. She wants to get revenge on Tim, but this is not right. She is scared by what is going on, and she feels the need to back off.<br /> “Don&#039;t... I, I&#039;m not ready”<br /> Rex looks into her panic eyes, now accustomed to the darkness, and feels for this tiny woman. His body is ready to go though, telling him to do it now.<br /> Rex&#039;s voice is mute. It&#039;s too late.<br /> “Ah!”<br /> Sudden Lily lets out a cry of pain, and her body feels like it is being torn apart.<br /> Feeling that the awkwardness has passed, and feeling great satisfaction both emotionally and physically, Rex continues to drill her. It is beyond description.<br /> Lily cries, and gradually the pain is replaced by a strange, new feeling.<br /> “Don&#039;t , please let me go...”<br /> At this point it is impossible for to stop Rex.<br /> After a long time, the man finally reaches his climax. Lily’s eyes can&#039;t open, and Rex lays her on top of the bed.<br /> Just when she thinks it is over, the man turns her body over. Lily opens her eyes out of fear but cannot stop it.<br /> She struggles to escape, but her waist is held by Rex.<br /> “Please! I&#039;ll pay you twice as much. Let me go,” Lily begs with a moan.<br /> But Rex lovingly touches her hair and reassuringly says, “Just bear it for a while, and it will be over soon.”<br /> ***<br /> The next morning, Lily wakes up in a pain.<br /> Her body seems to have been run over by a heavy locomotive, and every joint is painful and swollen. She tries to move. Her body feels like it is burning inside. Last night&#039;s charming scene flashes in front of her eyes. Lily&#039;s face is pale suddenly. That man. How could he do that to me, even when I was fighting him.<br /> The suite is still filled with an indescribable smell. She gets out of bed wrapped in a quilt. The bathroom door suddenly opens. The man comes out with only a bath towel hanging on his waist. He is nearly 1.9 meters tall, with wide shoulders, narrow waist, an 8-pack, and healthy tanned skin.<br /> Lily screams and quickly looks away, “Why don&#039;t you wear clothes!”<br /> Rex listens to the woman&#039;s stammering voice, and then looks as she wraps herself up like a burrito. He smiles to himself and calmly says, “We&#039;ve done everything. What are you shy about?”<br /> Lily&#039;s face is red and she angrily says, “Can you stop talking about this in the daytime.”<br /> Then she says in a cold voice, “I&#039;ll pay you the money. You can go now.”<br /> Rex raises his eyebrows and walks towards the bed. Before he can say anything, Lily rolls over to the other side of the bed, and still wrapped in a quilt says, “Don’t you dare look at me like that. What did you think? I&#039;m married and have a husband. Take the money and leave. Don&#039;t tell anyone about last night!”<br /> The man&#039;s eyes narrow again. Married but still hasn’t had intercourse yet. That is strange.<br /> “It&#039;s not a good relationship, but I&#039;m really married.”<br /> Rex is taken aback by her words.<br /> Looking at the woman with those gloomy eyes, Rex knows that she is telling the truth.<br /> She is married.<br /> No matter how much Rex wants her, he will never be the type of man who breaks up other people&#039;s families. To be honest, if he had known that she was married last night, he wouldn’t have done anything..<br /> Rex suddenly feels sick. He quickly puts on his clothes, throws his bath towel on the ground, and looks at her in complete bafflement before he leaves. As he is walking out, he says, “You have taste good, but that maybe wasn’t the best decision.”<br /> He walks out of the room without hesitation<br /> Lily is stunned, and then she grits her teeth angrily. Her eyes turn red slowly. How could she be so stupid. She was just humiliated by a gigolo. Is it her fault that Tim cheated on her? It is because of her lack experience and knowledge about intercourse that Tim looked to another woman?<br /> Lily jumps in the bath and soaks in the tub for a while. After finishing, she goes to the front desk to check out, but the staff stares at her in surprise—<br /> “Miss, did you have any special service last night.”<br /> “No”<br /> Despite her being able to say it, her body definitely could back up it. Lily’s body ached all over.<br /> “I stayed in room 709.”<br /> When the man at the front desk hears 709, a confused look comes across his face. He says, “709 is one of our most valued customer&#039;s exclusive room, not open to outsiders. Are you sure you stayed there?”<br /> After finally checking out of the club, Lily could only think about how big of a mistake she had made.<br /> One good thing was she hadn’t spent any money. But she hadn’t slept with a one of the club boys, but with one of clients. But, she thought, who cares who he is, right?<br /> Lily couldn’t stop thinking about this strange new feeling she felt. She realized that she hadn’t even felt this way when Tim first cheated on her<br /> As she is thinking about it, the mobile phone in the bag suddenly rings. Sure enough, it is Tim.<br /> Lily closes her eyes gently, then quickly picks up.<br /> “You have some nerve calling me.”<br /> “Lily how dare you not come home. Where did you go last night?” Tim&#039;s grumpy voice rings in her ear.<br /> Lily smiles bitterly, “Why, are you and Jade finished now? Is it my turn?”<br /> “You will regret it. You will pay for what you did.” She adds.		ForFun-104		52	https://facebook.com/61552426861640	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! 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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Is there a problem?&quot;<br /> &quot;Not really, just to smooth out any potential problems that...would delay supplies.&quot; I looked down at my hands.<br /> &quot;When?&quot;<br /> &quot;Tonight.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> I sagged against the wall of the clinic, not trusting my legs to carry me any further without collapsing in a heap on the floor.<br /> Slowly, as though in a slow motion video, I lifted the picture clutched tight in my left hand and stared at the black and white mass that the nurse had handed over to me after the doctor had pronounced the four words that I had not been expecting at all.<br /> Disbelief and shock and a dozen other thoughts waged a battle in my head. Most prominent thought was &#039;how?&#039; How could I have gotten pregnant?<br /> Which was a silly question, really. After all I knew all about how babies were made, I wasn&#039;t that naive. Still, it had been just the one time, my first time. One time.<br /> A headache bloomed in my temples and I sighed and let my eyes drift shut. Unconsciously, I crumpled the paper in a tight fist, fighting the surge of tears that stung my lids. This was not the time to give in to bouts of self pity, I had to figure out what to do, how to break the news to Aiden and brace myself for what comes after.<br /> I heard footsteps coming towards me and I straightened, unwilling to let anyone see me in this condition. Pale, teary eyed, shaken.<br /> A nurse passed me, giving me a friendly smile and nod and I forced a smile in return. Smoothing out the ultrasound photo, I tucked it into my purse, careful that it would not fall off. A quick glance at my watch had me hurrying down the corridor towards the exit of the hospital. As I stepped outside, my phone beeped a text message from a familiar number.<br /> Are you done?<br /> Aiden. I quickly replied that I was done, quickening my footsteps because I knew the car would already be waiting outside and I didn&#039;t want to keep him waiting. He was not a patient man, and I knew he had a meeting scheduled in the next hour.<br /> I caught sight of the gleaming Mercedes already idling at the front entrance to the hospital, drawing admiring and envious gazes. Thanks to the heavily tinted windows, none of them could see the occupants of the car, but I knew Aiden would be in the back seat, watching me approach. Feeling self conscious at all the attention, I walked up to the car just as the driver&#039;s door opened and our chauffeur, Martin, came around to open the back door.<br /> &quot;Afternoon Ma&#039;am.&quot; Martin intoned in crisp, professional tones as he held the door open.<br /> &quot;Hello Martin,&quot; I murmured, distractedly.<br /> The cause of my distraction sat at the other end of the seat, narrowed dark brown eyes, set in a face that many women and men had described as drop dead gorgeous, were trained on me as he watched me almost lose balance and topple head first into the car.<br /> Disapproval oozed from him in waves as he watched my blunder and my cheeks heated from embarrassment, but I managed to right myself just in time to avoid disaster, mumbling an apology that was ignored.<br /> &quot;Did you get the signed contract?&quot; He asked, his voice deep, sliding over my ears like hot chocolate on a cold winter&#039;s morning and I had to suppress the thrilling shiver that ran through me. It wouldn&#039;t do to let him see how much everything about him affected me. Yes, I was hopelessly in love with him, but I didn&#039;t need a fortune teller to tell me my love was neither wanted nor reciprocated.<br /> I bit the inside of my cheek and nodded. &quot;Yes, everything&#039;s all set. We should be able to deliver the first batch of lab equipment by the end of month.&quot; I fished out my tablet and switched it on, quickly bringing up the signed contract for him to see. &quot;Dr. Mason sends his regards as well.&quot;<br /> Aiden merely spared one glance at the screen and nodded. &quot;It&#039;s your project. You&#039;ll be the main liaison with Vincent at the hospital. Handle it well.&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course.&quot; I murmured and slid the tablet back in my purse. My fingers brushed the edge of the damning picture that would either be the final nail in the coffin of our marriage, or the start of a new beginning.<br /> <br /> New beginnings...that was merely wishful thinking. I risked a glance at Aiden, my gaze lingering when I noticed he&#039;d leaned back against the headrest and had his eyes shut. He wasn&#039;t asleep, but most likely deep in thought as the car began to move smoothly. I took this rare opportunity to study him, committing every single feature on his face to memory because, who knew, the next moment, I could find myself with a broken marriage, alone, pregnant and out of my marital home.<br /> The thought was a knife through my chest and I forced myself to look away, turning to the window to stare at the passing scenery. I noticed then that we weren&#039;t on the route back to the office and frowned, puzzled. Aiden had mentioned earlier that he had a shareholder meeting to attend by 2 p.m. and it was already a half past one &#039;o&#039; clock. The distance from the hospital to Skylark Corp took about thirty minutes barring heavy traffic but it looks like we were headed back home instead.<br /> I looked at Aiden again, intending to ask about our destination, but caught myself before I opened my mouth. I noticed the strained lines around the corners of his eyes, lips pressed tightly together and fell silent. Wordlessly, I opened the mini fridge compartment and pulled out a bottle of chilled water, and from another compartment, got out a pack of aspirin. Squeezing two white pills onto my palm, I uncapped the bottle of water.<br /> &quot;Here.&quot; I said, holding out my hand. His eyes opened, confused for a moment then he noticed the pills. His mouth twisted and for a second I thought he was going to reject my offer. Instead, Aiden took the pills and popped them in his mouth. I handed him the water and watched as he drank, transfixed on his throat which bobbed deliciously with every swallow, the motion so unconsciously sensuous that I felt my own throat go dry and forced my gaze away.<br /> I should not be having hot thoughts about my husband. Not when disaster was imminent.<br /> &quot;Thank you.&quot; His words broke through my hazy thoughts. I nodded and took back the bottle, screwing the cap back on, my thoughts now back to the issue of my pregnancy and how to break the news...when to break the news to Aiden.<br /> I should do it now, I reasoned silently. Rip off the bandaid and endure the pain that was sure to follow, then get on with my life. It would be better than stewing in uncertainty for god knew how long until I worked up the courage to tell him later.<br /> &quot;Aiden...&quot; My palms began to sweat and I could literally hear my heart pounding in my ears. I swallowed nervously and wiped my sweaty palms on my pants.<br /> Rip off the bandaid.<br /> He looked at me, expression devoid of any emotion. It had always been hard to get a read on Aiden and I usually prided myself on being able to read people with some measure of accuracy. Not Aiden though. He was a block of marble - cold, impenetrable.<br /> &quot;What is it?&quot; There was a hint of impatience in his voice and that made me lose what little nerve I had managed to muster.<br /> &quot;I...&quot; I hated myself for stuttering, because I could see how much it irritated him, if the narrowed eyes and wry twist of his lips was any indication. My hands formed tight fists, nails digging into the soft flesh of my palms, the pain helping to ground me a little. &quot;While I was at the hospital, I stopped by...&quot;<br /> His phone went off, the sound shattering the tense moment and drowning out my words. I fell silent as Aiden cursed under his breath and slid the phone from his inner suit pocket to glance at the screen. In the dim interior of the car, I could easily see the lit up screen and the name of the caller displayed.<br /> Elisa.<br /> A tinge of bile filled my throat at the sight of the name. My shoulders sagged and I looked away, my chest feeling like a vise had clamped down on it, squeezing tight.<br /> &quot;Can it wait?&quot; I heard Aiden ask and I glanced up at him. He was looking at me with that same impatient look, head c****d to one side as he waited for my answer. &quot;I need to take this call, we can talk afterwards.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, sure.&quot; I said, forcing a lightness to my voice that I didn&#039;t feel. I watched as Aiden accepted the call, my throat tight as I noticed the way his voice got softer, the way his tense shoulders relaxed as he listened to the reply on the other end, the hint of a smile that lifted his stern mouth and felt the vice tighten until I could barely breathe.<br /> Unable to bear the sight, I looked away, swallowing down the lump of bitter emotions that threatened to spill over. I let my mind wander again, unwilling to listen to whatever conversation they were having, knowing it would only hurt me more.<br /> <br /> For the second time today, tears welled up in my eyes and once more, I refused to shed them. It must be the pregnancy that was making me so prone to tears, wreaking havoc on my hormones.<br /> I wasn&#039;t one to cry easily. I had only cried five times in twenty five years and those had been out of pure grief at losing people I cared about to the cold hands of death. The most recent crying episode had happened a month ago, when Julian Brown, my mentor, friend and the father of the man seated next to me had passed after a long battle with cancer.<br /> The time before that had been when Julian had gathered all of us in his home office to break the news of his cancer diagnosis. That had been two years ago, the same day my life had taken a turn for the worse, or for the better, depending on who you asked.<br /> Knowing he was dying soon, Julian had expressed his desire to see his son married before he left this world. Julian had known of my feelings for his eldest son, had known that I&#039;d fallen in love with Aiden from our first meeting during a thanksgiving dinner with the Brown family.<br /> He would always tease me about it, good naturedly, of course, but never in a million years had I ever imagined that Julian would scheme to bring us together in marriage.<br /> Particularly since he knew well that Aiden did not reciprocate my feelings, that he saw me as merely a friend of the family, someone to be endured and be polite to during the few times we met but nothing more.<br /> I knew where his heart lay. With Elisa Harding, the stunning beauty with brains to match who was his childhood friend, school mate and now his co-worker.<br /> So, when Julian had asked Aiden to get married, I&#039;d assumed, much to my dismay, that Aiden would ask Elisa to be his wife. But Julian had thrown in a wrench in his plans when he&#039;d stipulated that Aiden marry me instead.<br /> Julian had been adamant and refused to change his mind. Not when Aiden had refused at first, not when almost everyone, including myself had pointed out that Elisa would be the better match for Aiden. Not even when I&#039;d privately pleaded with Julian to change his mind because I knew Aiden would never agree to the marriage and I did not want to force myself on him.<br /> Then to my utter shock, Aiden suddenly changed his mind and agreed to the marriage. For a while, I&#039;d been in heaven, foolishly indulging in fantasies that maybe he had come to realize his true feelings for me. I ignored my misgivings, or the fact that he barely spoke more than two sentences to me the entire time we were planning the hasty wedding, or that whenever he looked at me, his face was devoid of expression. I&#039;d fooled myself into thinking it was because he was still coming to terms with his feelings for me.<br /> Then, on our wedding night, Aiden had coldly informed me that our marriage, as far as he was concerned, was nothing but a sham. He&#039;d congratulated me in such cold tones that I&#039;d felt goosebumps all over my skin for manipulating his father and himself into marrying him.<br /> &quot;I suppose congratulations are in order.&quot; Aiden had snarled on the ride back from the reception, heading towards our new home, a three storey mansion that was a gift from Julian. &quot;You finally got what you wanted, didn&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> I stared at him in confusion. &quot;What are you talking about, Aiden?&quot;<br /> His laugh had been filled with derision. He tugged at his bow tie viciously and I had the sense that he wanted to wrap his hands around my neck instead.<br /> &quot;Cut the innocent words, Jessica,&quot; the way he said my name sent cold shivers down my back. &quot;You may have everyone fooled, but I can see through that f*****g angelic face.&quot;<br /> &quot;Fooled? I...I didn&#039;t fool...&quot;<br /> &quot;I said cut the words.&quot; he cut in ruthlessly and I&#039;d instinctively shrank back in fright. He followed me, leaning close until our noses almost touched, eyes an icy glint of anger. &quot;Enjoy your victory while it lasts, because the second my father is cold and in his grave, you and I are done.&quot;<br /> While I&#039;d struggled to process his harsh words, he moved back to his seat and continued. &quot;This marriage is in name only. We might live together, but do not expect even the slightest consideration from me. As far as I&#039;m concerned, you and I are two strangers who merely share a last name, on a temporary basis.&quot;<br /> It didn&#039;t matter how many times I&#039;d protested that I had nothing to do with his father&#039;s decision and eventually, I&#039;d given up trying to make him understand. We&#039;d lived together as strangers ever since, barely speaking and avoiding each other unless necessary.<br /> Until the night Julian had passed away. Driven by grief, I&#039;d stopped by my best friend&#039;s bar and drunk a little more than I could handle. When I stumbled home at one in the morning, I&#039;d met Aiden, who had been drinking too and one thing had led to another and we&#039;d ended up in bed.<br /> I shut my eyes and tried to recall that night, but no matter how hard I tried, I could barely remember our time in bed. The last thing I remembered was standing in the doorway of Aiden&#039;s study and that was all.<br /> With Julian dead, I knew it was only a matter of time before Aiden served me with divorce papers. To be honest, I was surprised he didn&#039;t give me my marching orders the day after Julian&#039;s death, but I reasoned that he was probably waiting for the funeral before he made his move.<br /> The funeral was the day after tomorrow. I felt a stinging pain in my mouth and when I tasted blood, I realized I had chewed on the inside of my cheek so hard to break the delicate skin. Aiden was still on the phone, but it looked like he was rounding up.<br /> With shaky hands, I reached for a fresh bottle of water and took deep gulps.<br /> &quot;I need to head back to the office.&quot; Aiden said after hanging up.<br /> &quot;Oh? Is it the shareholder meeting?&quot;<br /> &quot;No, that was rescheduled for tomorrow. Elisa was able to set up an impromptu meeting with the chairman of Linston Healthcare and she wants me to sit in for it.&quot;<br /> Of course she does, I mused silently, careful to keep my expression neutral. &quot;Okay. If you need the car, Martin can pull over here and I&#039;ll catch an Uber back to the house.&quot;<br /> &quot;No need. We&#039;re almost at the house, so it shouldn&#039;t take too long.&quot;<br /> &quot;Will you be back for dinner?&#039; I asked and wished I didn&#039;t when he leveled me with a quelling look, mouth twisting in familiar derision. I knew the question was silly, we never ate dinner...or any other meal together, but I&#039;d wanted to know if he would be coming back home tonight or spending the night elsewhere...probably at Elisa&#039;s place.<br /> It wouldn&#039;t be the first time.<br /> &quot;No, I won&#039;t.&quot; He replied, curtly.<br /> Cheeks burning - from humiliation and hurt, I nodded and looked away again.		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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;The Return of the God of War&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		Hot style novel		9359	https://facebook.com/100083332361004	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Did he think I was Cara?<br /> &quot;What do you want from me?&quot; I ask, my voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; He grits out to me. <br /> &quot;On Enzo?&quot; My brows scrunch in confusion. He growls out and pulls me close to him.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> My name is Cora Fletcher, I&#039;m 23 years old.<br /> Born into a family of crime and the underworld, you can say I&#039;m quite weak, I&#039;ve never really liked this life, not since my sister was snatched from me at a very young age by my father because apparently he wanted one of his daughters to be more involved in this life and Cara fit the perfect description.<br /> I only saw her once every year for 15 minutes and I was never allowed to talk to her or even let her see me.<br /> We reunited after our parents died, of course as you can guess someone ordered a hit on their heads and they both were killed making it look like an accident.<br /> My sister Cara is the best female assassin out here in the underworld and she&#039;s married to the Don of the Italian mafia who also happens to be the best male assassin in the underworld, well basically in the Italian mafia.<br /> There&#039;s been rumors of a leader in the Russian mafia, a nameless fear, someone who many think is better than Enzo in terms of ruling and ruthlessness, the best assassin known to the Russians.<br /> In case you&#039;re wondering, Cara and I are twins.<br /> She has been the one looking out for me since we were young and when our parents died, she offered me a place to stay in her husband&#039;s mansion.<br /> I&#039;ve been here with them for about two years now, I&#039;m not really a fan of the mafia but I have no choice since I was literally born into it.<br /> My father worked with a line of trained assassins, he was well a trained assassin as well and so was my mom, so when the time came to pass down his legacy, he chose Cara which I&#039;m grateful for, he didn&#039;t have any male children but he loved us greatly.<br /> My name is Cora and this is how my story starts.<br /> ...<br /> I moan lightly trying to adjust myself and my sight because I still saw blur even after seemingly waking up.<br /> I&#039;m lying on a hard surface, it&#039;s cold and smells like blood and dirt, the whole surrounding is eerily scary and quiet, my sight adjusts to the darkness, mildly, I try to move and I realized I&#039;m tied, my hands behind my back but my legs are not.<br /> I gently sit up, the whole room starts spinning and I feel sick to my stomach, I feel like I&#039;m going to throw up any minute from now, memories from before I passed out starts rushing in.<br /> I remember the mansion being under attack and then someone breaking into my room and me trying to fight back before I was drugged, I look around and I&#039;m in some kind of basement.<br /> My skin begins to crawl, I feel eyes on me but the room is too dark to even make out anything, I squint to get a clear vision and then I see shoes in the far end of the room, brown male shoes, whoever has them on is sitting down.<br /> I move away quickly but that&#039;s a bad idea because my whole body is on fire.<br /> &quot;I thought you&#039;d be out cold for the rest of the evening&quot; the voice booms making me look up to find the strange shoes person having the voice<br /> His voice sounds unfamiliar and his accent is different from all the ones I&#039;ve come to get used to, he&#039;s not Italian, I know that for sure<br /> &quot;Who are you&quot;? I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I&#039;m thirsty.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not of great importance right now&quot; he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He&#039;s rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he&#039;s eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he&#039;s taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> &quot;The boss will see you now&quot; he mutters before standing up, I thought he&#039;d take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he&#039;s Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I&#039;m miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I&#039;m probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there&#039;s anything they don&#039;t possess, it&#039;s compassion.<br /> I&#039;m still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I&#039;ve not seen his face yet because he&#039;s still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> &quot;I must say... It was very easy getting you here&quot; even his voice is nothing compared to what I&#039;ve been hearing all my life, it has this strong authority to it, it&#039;s hard, gruff, husky and terrifying all together, I feel my skin crawl with goosebumps<br /> I don&#039;t miss the accent to which his voice is laced.<br /> &quot;For someone so protected, you were easy prey to my men&quot; he continues walking around me not letting me see his face.<br /> &quot;Who are you and why am I here&quot;? I croak out, I&#039;m afraid and I&#039;m not going to hide it, if he wanted me dead, I&#039;d have been dead, something tells me he doesn&#039;t want to kill me.<br /> He laughs, a menacing, low and taunting laugh, it has nothing friendly to it, it&#039;s the kind of laugh that sends cold chills through the body.<br /> &quot;Who I am....hmm let me see&quot; he thinks for a moment, his voice is now coming from behind me &quot;well some people refer to me as the devil, some say ghost and to many others, I&#039;m just a myth people tell their kids as bedtime stories&quot; he says with so much confidence and pride dripping off his voice &quot;as to why you&#039;re here, you&#039;re smart, you should know that by now&quot; he mutters out.<br /> His explanation of himself makes me gulp hard, I&#039;m scared out of my wits, I&#039;m not even going to lie, and he said I&#039;d know why I was here but I&#039;m coming up with nothing.<br /> &quot;What are you going to do to me&quot;? I ask my voice trembling<br /> &quot;For now, nothing. I&#039;m just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let&#039;s say I&#039;m prepping you for what&#039;s to come&quot; he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he&#039;s hidden in the shadows, I&#039;m trying hard to see him but it&#039;s impossible.<br /> &quot;And what&#039;s to come... Is not so good..&quot; he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> &quot;Cara&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> &quot;Now I&#039;d advice you brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who&#039;s never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she&#039;d take over dad&#039;s legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he&#039;s holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I&#039;m just a twin, I don&#039;t even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s talk.&quot;<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I&#039;ve heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> &quot;Whatever I tell you now, I&#039;ll only say once so be careful not to miss anything&quot; he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re here as my prisoner, and no I don&#039;t want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you&#039;ll be here for as long as I want you to be&quot; he begins still looking at me<br /> &quot;Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you&#039;ve had your fair share of taking some for your former Don&quot; he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it&#039;s like he&#039;s hinting at something but I don&#039;t know what.<br /> &quot;You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I&#039;m in a good mood, of course you&#039;ll be tortured from time to time&quot; he adds making me scared, I can&#039;t handle mafia torturing<br /> &quot;Have it in mind that I&#039;ll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband&quot; he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I&#039;m just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don&#039;t want to tell him that I&#039;m not Cara because if he knows, then he&#039;ll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I&#039;m not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> &quot;I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I&#039;ve been hearing so much about for the years&quot; he mutters out tauntingly, of course I&#039;m not her dumb, but of course I don&#039;t have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> &quot;I can say I&#039;m very disappointed&quot; he spits.<br /> &quot;Where am I&quot;? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> &quot;You should know by now&quot; he says smirking at me &quot;You&#039;re in Russia&quot; he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I&#039;m in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I&#039;m someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I&#039;m not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> &quot;Vissarion will make sure you&#039;re comfortable as much as a prisoner should be&quot; he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> &quot;If I&#039;m going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink&quot; I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> &quot;You want a bath &quot;? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don&#039;t even know what I&#039;m doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn&#039;t really a good idea.<br /> &quot;Vissarion&quot; his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he&#039;s been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> &quot;Our little wants a bath&quot; he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it&#039;s making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he&#039;s going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he&#039;s going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I&#039;ve been in this position for hours it&#039;s getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me &quot;you wanted a bath?&quot; He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don&#039;t know what he wants to do but I know it&#039;s not something I&#039;ll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> &quot;Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath&quot;? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn&#039;t even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don&#039;t even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I&#039;m definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there&#039;s a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that&#039;s why he didn&#039;t call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she&#039;s some top tier guest.<br /> I don&#039;t like the way she looks at me, like she&#039;s innocent which she&#039;s not.<br /> I&#039;ve heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she&#039;s very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn&#039;t a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she&#039;s locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don&#039;t have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I&#039;m just surprised her so called husband hasn&#039;t called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she&#039;s Enzo&#039;s prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn&#039;t Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven&#039;t even done anything to her yet, I&#039;ve been busy with handling the family that I&#039;ve not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn&#039;t expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she&#039;d put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn&#039;t tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she&#039;s probably planning something but I&#039;m not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> &quot;Any news from the Italian&quot;? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> &quot;нет&quot; he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn&#039;t going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don&#039;t even care because of he does call, I won&#039;t even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn&#039;t left yet and he hasn&#039;t made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he&#039;s trying not to.<br /> &quot;What is it Vis&quot;? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> &quot;Nothing boss....&quot; He pauses before he continues &quot;it&#039;s just that it&#039;s been a month already, I don&#039;t think she knows why you took her&quot; he says making me look at him.<br /> &quot;She does, she&#039;s just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here&quot; I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she&#039;s heard of me before, I&#039;m a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn&#039;t have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don&#039;t really live to tell the tale.<br /> &quot;Come&quot; I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn&#039;t seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven&#039;t had the time to show her just what I&#039;m capable of, she&#039;s heard of it yes, but she&#039;s never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she&#039;s afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you discussed with my cousin and I don&#039;t care, but what I do find strange is why he&#039;s soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath&quot; I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> &quot;Do you think you deserve a bath&quot;? I ask bending down to her eye level.<br /> &quot;If soaking me wet again with a bucket of water is your idea of a bath, then I think I&#039;ll pass&quot; she mutters not meeting my gaze.<br /> She&#039;s got guts talking back at me, especially with such a tone.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d advice you watch your tone with me &quot; I spit at her &quot;I wouldn&#039;t hesitate to put a magazine through your head, you are of no use to me&quot; I tell her and I see a ghost of a smile playing on her lips, why is she smiling?<br /> &quot;You won&#039;t kill me, if you wanted to kill me, you won&#039;t go through the troubles of bringing me here&quot; she voices out as if taunting me, her eyes holding an array of hope.<br /> I laugh, not a funny or genuine laugh, an empty one.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t mistake my lack of time for sympathy, don&#039;t test me , I will kill you if you push me past breaking point&quot; I mutter lowly very close to her face, I see her confidence waver and it causes me to smirk.<br /> &quot;What do you want from me&quot;? She asks her voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; I grit out to her and I see her brows scrunch in confusion.<br /> &quot;On Enzo&quot;? She asks making me growl out, I shake my head slowly before grabbing her face in a tight grip and pulling her close to me.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;		Myno003		76	https://facebook.com/61550840804079	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn&#039;t just a vacation, it&#039;s more of a temporary staycation.<br /> &quot;Can I help you, ma&#039;am?&quot;<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> &quot;Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?&quot;<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I&#039;ve lost my qmind.<br /> &quot;Ma&#039;am...this is an airport, it&#039;s not a casino&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;I know that, sir, I&#039;m just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I&#039;m stuck on where to go&quot;<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> &quot;Let me guess, you&#039;re running away from a boy?&quot;<br /> &quot;Got it in one&quot;<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> Grown men who are mature don&#039;t do what he did.<br /> &quot;You really shouldn&#039;t let a man run you out of your own home, honey because the moment you give a man that type of power and control, it&#039;s hard to get it back&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, it&#039;s kind of hard to stay here when my fiance screwed my brother behind my back&quot;<br /> I say angrily while smiling a sad and pained smile as the guy behind the desk gasps dramatically and clutches at his invisible pearls.<br /> &quot;Oh my&quot;<br /> He says as he straightens his jacket and looks at me with a shocked and sympathetic expression.<br /> &quot;Well, if I can make a suggestion...London is always beautiful at this time of year&quot;<br /> London.<br /> I think to myself as I smile a real and genuine smile.<br /> This is the first time in four whole weeks that I&#039;ve smiled like this.<br /> I&#039;ve always wanted to visit London, England but for some reason, it just never happened.<br /> &quot;The UK has also got a lot of historical and cultural spots if you&#039;re interested in that type of stuff, not to mention their nightlife is lit&quot;<br /> He says the last bit while doing a little twerk before quickly getting himself together and looking around to see if anyone had seen him do it.<br /> &quot;Sorry ma&#039;am, that wasn&#039;t professional at all&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t worry about it&quot;<br /> I said while chuckling.<br /> &quot;It looks like I&#039;m going to London then, when does the next flight leave?&quot;<br /> &quot;In twenty minutes, ma&#039;am&quot;<br /> &quot;Great, book me a seat please, oh and make sure it&#039;s one way&quot;<br /> I say and the guy looks up at me with sympathetic eyes.<br /> He then arranges my ticket for me and books me on the next flight to London.<br /> I was so excited but I was also feeling really nervous as well, especially when I was handed my ticket and I was told what gate I had to go to.<br /> The reason why I felt this way is because this meant it was real, I was really leaving not just New York but also America, my home and right now with how I&#039;m feeling, it&#039;s going to be for good.<br /> I thank the worker who wishes me good luck as I head towards my gate and take a seat letting out a sigh as I did.<br /> The past four weeks have been super freaking crazy and stressful for me and I just can&#039;t wait to get away for a little while so that I can get over recent events, get myself together and work on myself mentally.<br /> I take a sip of my water as my mind drifts back to four weeks ago when all of this mess started.<br /> My fiance Dylan Tate and I were hosting our engagement party at the Ritz Carlton and it was supposed to be the party of the century.<br /> The Carpenter, Black and Tate families are the top three most powerful, influential and richest families in New York&#039;s elite and the fact that two of these families were joining together through marriage was a big freaking deal but I didn&#039;t care about any of that.<br /> I loved Dylan and I had loved him ever since I first set my eyes on him when I was sixteen, we were childhood sweethearts and had dated each other ever since our high school days.<br /> He&#039;s the love of my life, the man of my dreams, so when he proposed to me in Bali, the answer was a given and I couldn&#039;t have been any happier but then my whole world came crashing down the night of my engagement party, the night that was supposed to be one of the best nights of my life turned into pure hell.<br /> What happened was, Dylan had gone AWOL right before we were supposed to make the official announcement, so I went looking for him but I wasn&#039;t expecting to see what I saw when I finally found him.<br /> I found Dylan in our hotel room with my brother Luca and both had nothing on.<br /> I can&#039;t even begin to describe to you how painful it was to see the love of my life and my beloved older brother who I love so freaking much entangled the way that they were.<br /> I was so heartbroken and devastated that I didn&#039;t even stay to hear their sorry excuses.<br /> I quickly left the room and the hotel altogether because honestly, there&#039;s nothing they could say or even do that would be good enough for me to accept or even forgive.<br /> After I left the hotel, I went to a nearby bar where I drank all of my pain and sorrows away.<br /> I ended up getting so freaking drunk that I found myself in a hotel room losing my innocence to some strange guy or at least that&#039;s what I thought at the time.<br /> When I woke up the next morning, I realised the guy who I had been intimate with and gave my precious flower to was none other than New York&#039;s most eligible bachelor Logan Black who is also the best friend of my eldest brother Justin.<br /> I was in so much shock and I couldn&#039;t believe I had been with Logan.<br /> I instantly freaked out and panicked because I didn&#039;t know how Logan was going to react when he woke up and realised he&#039;d had been with me, the girl he had always seen as his younger sister and I really didn&#039;t wanna to stay to find out, so I quickly got dressed and left the hotel room.<br /> I then went home where of course, I found out I was the villain of my story because I had left my engagement party without a word and had shown up the next morning literally doing the walk of shame.<br /> My parents questioned me about where I had been? who I had been with? why did I leave? how could I embarrass the Carpenter and Tate familys the way that I did? you know all that blah, blah, blah BS.<br /> Of course, Luca and Dylan didn&#039;t say anything and they were only too happy to throw me to the wolves which broke my heart even further because they were supposed to love me, yet they didn&#039;t care and they stood there allowing me to take the brunt of the blame for last night when it was all their fault.<br /> Anyway, I took all of the abuse and all hell broke loose when I told them that the wedding was off and I didn&#039;t want to marry Dylan anymore which angered my parents, more specifically my dad who hit me for the first time in my life and he demanded or I should say he commanded me to still go through with the wedding.<br /> Even that fake piece of trash Dylan acted like a love-sick victim and begged me not to cancel the wedding and even had the nerve to say he&#039;d forgive me, you know ME for MY indiscretions, the cheeky man but I refused to budge even despite my dad&#039;s determination for it to still go ahead.<br /> I didn&#039;t wanna fight them anymore, so I let them all think they had won, so while everyone was planning the wedding of the century, I was making plans of my own to leave and get away.<br /> I really didn&#039;t want to leave because at the end of the day, my family are still my family and I love them so much but I knew I could never forgive them, especially Luca.<br /> Luca was my best friend growing up and I was the closest to him out of all of my brothers which is why this is so devastating to me.<br /> It&#039;s also the reason why I stopped myself from publically dragging Luca and Dylan out of the closet and outing them to the world so that everyone would know I wasn&#039;t the big, bad wolf in this story because deep down inside of me, I still do love them both and I don&#039;t want to hurt either of them.<br /> There&#039;s also another reason why I&#039;m leaving or I should say this was the final nail in the coffin if you will and that reason is because I&#039;m pregnant with Logan&#039;s baby.<br /> I knew my parents would flip their lids when they found out and they&#039;d either assume Dylan is the father and would use my baby to make the wedding happen sooner or they&#039;d wanna know who the real father is and if they learned Logan is the father then they&#039;d force me to marry him to save face.<br /> I didn&#039;t want either of those options, I didn&#039;t want Dylan and I didn&#039;t want Logan, I just wanted me and my baby, so I packed a bag and grabbed as much cash as I could because I didn&#039;t wanna take any cards with me in case they tried to track me down and I headed straight for JFK airport hoping to start a new life.<br /> I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the boarding call for my flight.<br /> I let out a breath and smiled as I thought to myself this is it whilst placing a hand on my stomach.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s just you and me from now on my little angel&quot;<br /> I take a final deep breath in and slowly release it before standing up and grabbing my bags.<br /> I then head towards my gate and my new life in London, England.<br /> Six Years Later...<br /> <br /> &quot;KIDS!!, BREAKFAST IS READY!!&quot;<br /> &quot;OK, MUM!!&quot;<br /> I plate up mine and the kid&#039;s breakfasts and place them on the table along with four cups of orange juice and a cup of coffee for myself.<br /> I was grabbing a few condiments for the table when my three babies came barrelling into the room with my youngest son Dayton looking like he was going to a Marvel or DC convention.<br /> &quot;Dayton baby, I thought I told you all to get ready for school?&quot;<br /> &quot;You did and I did&quot;<br /> He said cheekily and I rolled my eyes.<br /> &quot;Son, you can&#039;t wear your Batman mask and cape to school&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not? I look cool&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;Yes I know you do, son but you can&#039;t just wear it&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s the rules, Dayton, we have to wear our school uniforms and nothing else&quot;<br /> My one and only baby girl says before taking a sip of her drink.<br /> &quot;But Elijah gets to wear his Spiderman costume every day, mum&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s because Elijah is autistic, baby and the school are trying to make his school life a little bit easier and make it as comfortable as possible for him&quot;<br /> I tell him for the umpteenth time and he drops his head in defeat.<br /> &quot;Ok, fine...can I wear it after school?&quot;<br /> He asks and I smile.<br /> &quot;Of course, you can&quot;<br /> I bend down and give him a kiss.<br /> &quot;Now come and eat your breakfast before it gets all cold and soggy&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok, mum&quot;<br /> Dayton and I take our seats and my eldest baby, my firstborn Logan couldn&#039;t resist making a comment about his brother&#039;s attire.<br /> &quot;You look like a nerd, Dayton&quot;<br /> &quot;Says the one who is reading a chemistry book at the breakfast table&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s biology actually and it doesn&#039;t hurt to want to warm your brain up before school&quot;<br /> &quot;That makes no sense at all&quot;<br /> Dayton says while rolling his eyes.<br /> &quot;Actually it does, Dayton, it&#039;s just like when you go to the gym, you warm up first, right? Logan reading a book before school is like a warm-up for him to go and learn&quot;<br /> Why did that make so much sense?.<br /> I mean, don&#039;t get me wrong, my babies are smart, actually, they&#039;re super smart, so it shouldn&#039;t be surprising or shocking to me that they&#039;d say something clever but it is every single time.<br /> &quot;Ok guys, knock it off and eat, please&quot;<br /> We all eat our food and I couldn&#039;t keep my eyes off my three bundles of joy as we ate.<br /> It was one of the biggest shocks of my life when I found out I was expecting triplets and I near fainted in the doctor&#039;s office, especially when my mind started going into overdrive about things like giving birth but thankfully the pregnancy and the birth went better than I expected because I had my best friend Carmella there with me and she&#039;s been there for me ever since.<br /> My kids are my entire life and have been ever since I left New York six years ago.<br /> I&#039;ve got two handsome boys and a beautiful little girl who have all just turned five years old and they&#039;re the lights of my life.<br /> My eldest son is Logan David Junior, yes I named him after his biological father and his paternal grandfather David Black which is something that I never planned on doing at first but as soon as I gave birth to him and I held him for the very first time, I knew that I couldn&#039;t give him any other name.<br /> Logan is my quiet child and he&#039;s very introverted compared to his siblings, he also loves to learn new things and is always either studying, reading a book, watching educational programmes or looking up something educational on the internet.<br /> He&#039;s not as sociable as his brother and sister but he still likes to have fun and hang out with other kids his age just as long as he knows and trusts them.<br /> My baby is also obsessed with science and computers and is constantly learning the ins and outs of them both, hence why he&#039;s currently reading a biology book while he&#039;s eating his eggs.<br /> All three of my kids are very skilled musically and Logan is one hell of a pianist.<br /> He&#039;s won so many awards for it and he even performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety performance in front of the royal family last year which made me one hell of a proud momma wolf.<br /> Then there&#039;s my youngest son Dayton James who is named after my father.<br /> Dayton is my little troublemaker, he&#039;s my cheeky child who has got one hell of a smartass mouth and he loves to joke around and play pranks on people which I hate and I&#039;m trying to knock it out of him but it&#039;s hard, especially when he religiously watches Home Alone because he says the main character Kevin is his idol.<br /> I really should&#039;ve given Dayton the middle name Liam after my big brother because he&#039;s just like his uncle in every way possible, even his laugh is the same as Liam&#039;s.<br /> Despite being a Johnny Knoxville in training, Dayton is a mathematician which is something he must&#039;ve gotten from his dad because I&#039;m dumb as a chicken when it comes to numbers, he also loves the drums which fits perfectly with his personality and lately, he&#039;s been taking air guitar lessons with a tutor.<br /> Then there&#039;s my little princess, my daughter Teddy Louise who I named after my mom.<br /> Teddy is a little girly girl who is obsessed with Disney, she loves to get dressed up and look pretty but she&#039;s also not afraid to get her hands dirty.<br /> She loves it when it rains because she gets to stomp around in puddles but her favourite weather is when it snows because she loves to build snowmen and make snow angels.<br /> Teddy also loves to bake and can make pretty much anything but her favourite thing to bake is cupcakes because she loves to decorate them with different icing and sprinkles.<br /> She&#039;s obsessed with many forms of art and loves to learn about the history of different famous artists, especially the likes of Picasso and Van Gogh, they really intrigue her for some reason.<br /> Teddy also loves to play the flute and can play many different beautiful melodies on it but she&#039;s not as into it as her older brothers are with their instruments.<br /> All three of my kids are incredibly smart and they attend a special school for the gifted after they were referred there by their previous school when they all started showing signs of being child prodigies.<br /> I always knew my kids were special and were more intelligent than most other kids their ages but I never in my wildest dreams would have ever thought that one let alone all three of my babies would be child prodigies because I always believed they were rare like one in a million type of rare, yet I managed to birth three, that&#039;s crazy.<br /> &quot;Mum&quot;<br /> Dayton&#039;s cute, adorable voice broke me from my thoughts.<br /> &quot;Yes, baby&quot;<br /> &quot;Can I have some more juice, please?&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course you can, do you two want some more as well?&quot;<br /> I ask Logan and Teddy who nod their hands.<br /> I grab the jug of juice and fill up their glasses before sitting back down in my chair.<br /> &quot;Thanks, mum&quot;<br /> My babies said in unison while smiling and I smiled back at them.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re welcome, babies&quot;<br /> I said as I heard a noise coming from the front door which I knew was the mail.<br /> I once again get up from my chair and go to see what junk I&#039;ve been sent today.<br /> I wasn&#039;t expecting anything important because all of my bills have been paid for and are up to date, so I wasn&#039;t expecting anything more than just junk mail and takeaway leaflets which they seriously need to stop giving us, the internet is a thing, folks.<br /> I let out a breath as I look through the pile but my eyes narrowed and I was confused/scared when one of the letters caught my attention for several reasons.<br /> The first reason is because of the American stamps and the address which are in the corners of the envelope.<br /> The latter is something the majority of the UK don&#039;t do, so that struck me as odd and the second reason is the very familiar handwriting on it which I immediately recognised as my grandfather Joseph&#039;s handwriting.<br /> My heart was beating a mile a minute and my anxiety had spiked as I continued to look at the envelope and they got worse as my fingers danced over the Christmas stamp which had been used to seal the letter.<br /> I didn&#039;t know what was in the letter but it was enough to make me feel panicked and nervous because nobody from my previous life except for Carmella knows where I live now, so how in on earth has my grandpa found out where I am? and why is he writing to me? what does he want?.<br /> &quot;Mum, we need to go, we&#039;re going to be late&quot;<br /> Teddy says and I look up to see all three of my kids standing in the hallway putting on their coats, hats, scarves and gloves.<br /> It&#039;s December and the weather is cold which is something I&#039;m used to as a native of New York but in the UK, the mornings always seem really bitter, so I make sure we&#039;re all wrapped up warm whenever we leave the house.<br /> I place the pile of letters on the side cabinet and go to put on my coat and accessories before grabbing my bag and making sure I&#039;ve got everything I need including my phone, purse, house keys and car keys.<br /> &quot;Are you ready to go, babies?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yep&quot;<br /> &quot;Mmm-hmm&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, mum&quot;<br /> The kids all say at the same time.<br /> &quot;Have you got your book bags and packed lunches?&quot;<br /> I ask them and they all nod their heads.<br /> &quot;Ok, let&#039;s go&quot;<br /> We leave our home and head towards the car.<br /> I make sure all of the kids are safely strapped in before getting in myself, we then set off for their school as we sing along to the Christmas songs which were playing on the radio.<br /> Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year and it&#039;s also my kids favourite as well.<br /> This time of year is also always really bittersweet for me because Christmas with my family used to be amazing and we&#039;d always have so much fun.<br /> It was the one time of the year when we&#039;d all gather together and stay at my parent&#039;s mansion for the entire holiday and we&#039;d celebrate it in style.<br /> I really wish I could go back to those times.<br /> There&#039;s nothing I&#039;d love more than for my babies to have a REAL family Christmas with our family maybe even with their father and his family but I highly doubt this will happen anytime soon.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s crazy how fast our lives can change within the blink of an eye and sometimes you don&#039;t even know it&#039;s happening until it&#039;s already happened.<br /> The past six years have been a crazy whirlwind and I&#039;ve had to get used to a lot of changes in my life since I moved to London but now I&#039;m happily settled and living my best life, well, I&#039;m living as great of a life as I possibly can without my beloved family here with me.<br /> There was a time when my family and I were extremely close, we would always see and talk with each other every day and we always did anything and everything for one another but all of that changed and I saw a totally different side to my family after Dylan and Luca&#039;s betrayal.<br /> I always used to think I had the perfect family, the perfect parents, the perfect grandparents and the perfect older brothers and in a way, I still feel that way about them but I also can&#039;t forget the immediate change in them when I found out my older brother was screwing my fiance.<br /> The betrayal left me a heartbroken mess and it changed my entire life forever, it also changed all of the plans I had made for my future.<br /> Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a school teacher, I wanted to teach the future generation and prepare them for the next stages of their lives.<br /> A few months before everything happened six years ago, I was offered a place at one of the best colleges in New York to get my teaching degree but then my relationship broke down and the perfect future I had planned with Dylan had gone up in flames along with everything else.<br /> I no longer had any desire to get my teaching degree but I needed to find a steady income so that I could provide for myself and the triplets because I knew my savings which was a very substantial amount of money wouldn&#039;t last me forever.<br /> I wasn&#039;t used to living like this because I was born a millionaire heiress, I had always lived a life of luxury and I never had to worry about anything, so to now live knowing money was running out was kind of scary, especially since I now had three extra mouths to feed and I didn&#039;t want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong I wasn&#039;t a spoiled little rich girl or anything like that but I lived a comfortable life with no worries and I wanted the same for my kids as well.<br /> I didn&#039;t want them to grow up worrying about things that they shouldn&#039;t have to which I know they would&#039;ve done because they&#039;re really smart and they would&#039;ve immediately sensed when something was wrong.<br /> Anyway, I knew I needed to make some decent money and fast but I didn&#039;t know how.<br /> That was until one day when I was watching some soppy rom-com movie which was based on some old book and it unlocked a brand new passion inside of me, a passion which I never knew existed if I&#039;m being perfectly honest with you.<br /> I always loved to read and loved nothing more than to get lost in a good book but I never once saw myself as a writer because I didn&#039;t think I was creative enough to be one.<br /> All of that changed as soon as I put pen to paper or my fingers to my laptop I should say and that&#039;s when magic happened.<br /> Within two months, I had finished and completed my first book The Billionaire&#039;s Secret Baby which later turned into a five-part series when my fans demanded more from me.<br /> The series was a huge hit and before I knew it, I was a world-famous author, I was successful and I was rolling in the money, most of which I&#039;ve either invested or I&#039;ve put into different bank accounts for me and my kids for when they&#039;re older.<br /> The rest of the money I used to buy us our current home and everything we needed to furnish it and I also bought myself a decent car as well.<br /> I mean, I&#039;m not at Donald Trump&#039;s level of rich but I&#039;ve got enough money for me and the triplets to live happy and comfortable lives together.<br /> Right now I&#039;m in my office working on a new book and a new series but for some strange reason, I can&#039;t seem to concentrate and for the first time in my writing career, I&#039;ve got writer&#039;s block.<br /> I let out a sigh as I take off my glasses and rub the bridge of my nose.<br /> This is so frustrating and annoying.<br /> The worst thing for a writer to experience is knowing what you want to write and how you want to write it but being unable to articulate it in the right way and have it make sense.<br /> There have been many times in the past where I&#039;ve written something and when I&#039;ve read it back I was baffled. this makes absolutely no sense.<br /> I looked back at the screen and decided I needed to take a break, so I got up and went into the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee and something to eat.<br /> I didn&#039;t really have much of an appetite but I knew if I didn&#039;t eat something now then I probably wouldn&#039;t have anything to eat until dinner later on which wouldn&#039;t do me any good.<br /> You need to be healthy in your mind, body and soul in order to do anything and I can&#039;t focus on writing a great story if I&#039;m pushing myself without resting or eating.<br /> I was sitting on the couch and eating my food with the television on in the background which I wasn&#039;t watching, it was just on for background noise because I hate silence and that&#039;s all I ever seem to have in this house when the kids aren&#039;t here.<br /> Anyway, the T.V. quickly caught my attention when the annoying presenter with a high-pitched squeaky voice, who was wearing more make-up than a drag queen mentioned several familiar names which piqued my interest, one of which and the gossip about him almost had me choking on my coffee.<br /> &quot;Hello everyone and welcome to the Hollywood Daily, it&#039;s been a busy week for many of the Hollywood elite, more specifically those within the affluent Carpenter and Black families&quot;<br /> The presenter said with a huge grin on her face.<br /> The first piece of news she was gossiping about was my sister-in-law Sabrina launching two new clothing lines, one is a maternity line and one is for kids which will be released after Christmas.<br /> This will be her third and fourth lines that she&#039;s released, the first one being a bikini line and the second one was an undergarment line which she worked on with my mom.<br /> &quot;Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen because the latest announcement from the Carpenter family is one that is going to break all of our precious little hearts, Luca Carpenter the youngest son of James and Louise Carpenter has come out as gay&quot;<br /> This is the news which had me almost choking on my coffee.<br /> What does she mean he&#039;s come out as gay?.<br /> Didn&#039;t he do that six years ago?.<br /> &quot;According to a statement released earlier today, Luca said it&#039;s taken me a very long time to finally accept who and what I am and now I can proudly say that I&#039;m a gay man&quot;<br /> Holy cow.<br /> &quot;But that&#039;s not the most shocking part of the statement, the part which has left many of the public including fans of the family baffled and scratching their heads in confusion is when Luca also confessed his undying love for his soulmate and the love of his life Dylan Tate...does that name ring a bell? well, it should do because Dylan is the eldest son and heir of Lachlan and Sandra Tate and he&#039;s the former fiance of Luca&#039;s younger sister Lacey Carpenter who has been M.I.A for the past six years, are Luca and Dylan the reason for her disappearance from the limelight? has this love story been going on for a lot longer than the Carpenters want us to believe? this is something we may never know unless Luca, Dylan or even Lacey herself comes out and explains it to us&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe this.<br /> It&#039;s a good job I legally changed my name six years ago before I gave birth to my kids because if I didn&#039;t, then this could have caused a lot of trouble for me and my kiddies.<br /> &quot;Moving on, we&#039;ve got everyone&#039;s favourite billionaire playboy Logan Black who is as much known for his dating life as he is for his wealth, businesses and modelling career, the fitness model and business mogul is known for having a different woman on his arm every week but is his bachelor life officially over? it seems so after the sexy hunk was spotted shopping at one of New York&#039;s most expensive jewellery stores with singer and actress GiGi Addams&quot;<br /> What?.<br /> It hurt my heart to hear about Logan settling down with someone else, especially with a snake like GiGi Addams.<br /> Deep down in my heart, I knew why it hurt me so much but I just didn&#039;t want to admit to it.<br /> I had always had a crush on Logan ever since I was a kid and I think somewhere over the years, that crush manifested into something more but I really didn&#039;t want to confess to those feelings because he&#039;s my older brother&#039;s best friend and also because of Dylan, not to mention Logan is everything I hate in a man.<br /> He&#039;s cocky and conceited and he thinks if the world doesn&#039;t revolve around him then it should or at least that&#039;s how he was six years ago, I don&#039;t know if he&#039;s changed at all since I left the States.<br /> I couldn&#039;t help but smile a sad and bittersweet smile as the presenter continued to talk about my family and those who used to be close to me and it really hurt my heart because I miss them so freaking much and I hate hearing about them and what&#039;s new in their lives through channels like this.<br /> Changes are a natural part of life but sometimes it&#039;s the ones you weren&#039;t expecting that cause you the most pain and sorrow but also the most happiness as well.&#039;Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who love beyond all faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles that nobody knows about&#039;<br /> ~ Farzana Baig<br /> <br /> Italy.<br /> Spain.<br /> France.<br /> England.<br /> 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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. In the evening I went to the mall and bought some beautiful blouses and shirts, all in strong colors and prints.<br /> Jennifer called me twice during the day and said that Stephan had spent the day at my parents&#039; house, the wretch stayed there making drama, and to make matters worse, Dad and Mom are on his side, in other words, as well as betraying me and doing everything he&#039;s done, the prick still has the nerve to play the victim and turn my family against me.<br /> My hatred for Stephan is only growing and I don&#039;t even know how I&#039;m going to react when I come face to face with him.		MeNo001		85	https://facebook.com/61554251835273	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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This time she was born<br /> again, and none of her five brothers could escape.<br /> -------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> Simone Gray opened her eyes, surveyed the surroundings, and looked at the familiar room from her memories. She had indeed returned. Reaching out to grab her phone from the nightstand, she checked the date before a smile appeared in her eyes. What perfect timing.<br /> <br /> Just as she was thinking, a knocking sound echoed. She got up to open the door and saw a handsome man standing there, questioning her immediately, &quot;I called you earlier. Why didn&#039;t you answer?&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone replied calmly, &quot;I didn&#039;t feel like it.&quot;<br /> <br /> Standing before her was her second brother, Titus Gray, who was also her current agent.<br /> <br /> He was momentarily stunned, visibly not expecting his sister to say that. He furrowed his brows and lectured impatiently, &quot;Stop causing trouble, will you?&quot;<br /> <br /> She raised an eyebrow. &quot;Say something new. I&#039;m tired of hearing the cliche from all of you.&quot;<br /> <br /> Since returning to the Gray Family, her mother and five brothers kept telling her not to cause trouble.<br /> <br /> Titus choked. &quot;Is this amusing to you? Jo wants to be in that variety show. What harm would it do if you just let that happen? Must you make the whole family unhappy?&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone looked at him coldly. &quot;This is an opportunity I fought for myself. I won&#039;t give it up. It&#039;s your business if you&#039;re unhappy.&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone did not grow up with her family from a young age. Instead, she got lost at four when Aaron Gray, her fifth brother, took her out to play. After that, the Gray Family adopted a girl of similar age and even changed her name to Jodie Gray.<br /> <br /> A year ago, the Gray Family found Simone and brought her back home. However, they overly favored Jodie and looked down on Simone. Whenever she clashed with the adopted daughter, it was always Simone who was considered troublesome.<br /> <br /> Before entering the entertainment industry, she worked hard and used her talent to climb from an unknown to a C-list actress in just over a year. After being recognized by the family, they brought her home, asked her to terminate the contract with her original company, and transferred her to the entertainment company owned by the Gray Family. In the meantime, Titus became her agent.<br /> <br /> Jodie, who originally studied music, suddenly wanted a part in the entertainment industry. She also joined the company and was mentored by Titus. In the past year, she received all the good resources, directly jumping from an unknown to a C-list actress.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, the resources Titus provided Simone were the ones that Jodie rejected. Last month, she saved the wife of a director and gained a spot as a guest on a highly anticipated new variety show before it even aired.<br /> <br /> Similarly, Jodie showed interest in the show and expressed her desire to join. However, the guests were already confirmed, and it was not easy for someone of Jodie&#039;s popularity to be added under special circumstances. Hence, Titus and the family suggested that Simone give up her spot to Jodie.<br /> <br /> She knew that Jodie intentionally wanted to snatch her opportunity, so she refused and was then condemned by her entire family. Last night, she insisted on not giving up her spot and returned to her room after arguing with them.<br /> <br /> Titus had appeared now because Jodie had not given up and pretended to be pitiful in front of him; that was why he came to her again. He took a deep breath. &quot;I&#039;ll find you a better opportunity. Just give this up for Jo.&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone sneered. &quot;I don’t care about your better opportunity. Just give it to your beloved Jodie.&quot; She did not want to waste any more words with Titus and simply shut the door.<br /> <br /> His eyes showed some disbelief when he looked at the closed door. That was the first time Simone had shown him disrespect since returning home, his expression dark. &quot;Simone, you&#039;re being unreasonable.&quot;<br /> <br /> He knocked on the door again, but she did not open it. Only then did he leave with a stern face. After shutting the door, Simone&#039;s heart could barely stir up emotions. In her previous life, she yearned for family affection, and after being recognized, she had always tried to please the Grays.<br /> <br /> For instance, she took care of their various needs, made their meals, gave massages, accompanied them in acting and dancing, and so on. She tried to fulfill whatever tasks or requests they had, but in the end, she failed to make them love her. When she and Jodie were kidnapped, everyone chose to rescue Jodie first, and she ended up losing her life.<br /> <br /> At that moment of death, she completely lost hope and severed her ties with the Gray Family. However, she did not expect to be bound by a system that took her to various mini timelines to fulfill tasks. Upon completion, she would be rewarded with life points, and only by accumulating them could she return to this world.<br /> <br /> Simone extended her right hand and looked at her palm; her lifeline was short. It meant that she had less than a year left, only until the time of her death in her previous life.<br /> <br /> The system informed her during the unbinding process that she needed to be adored by more people to extend her life. The more people who favored her, or the more people she helped to gain popularity, the longer her life would be.<br /> <br /> It was similar to exchanging faith for life points but would not affect those who liked her. Otherwise, she would not harm others for the sake of extending her own life. Now, saving her life was crucial because she needed more time or energy to continue getting entangled with the Grays.<br /> <br /> She packed up her belongings and put them in a suitcase. Since returning to the Gray Family, everything was bought for her by the housekeeper, and she did not take anything. As such, she calculated the expenses since coming to the Gray Family and noted them down.<br /> <br /> At the same time, she took out the bank card her father gave her when she returned. Luckily, she had not used any money in it. She opened the door as she carried the suitcase and went downstairs.<br /> <br /> At that moment, everyone was in the living room. When they saw Simone with her bags, they were displeased. Salma Johnston frowned and looked at her. &quot;What trouble are you up to this time? It&#039;s been nothing but chaos ever since you returned.&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone found it amusing. &quot;Did I insist on returning? I remember you all came to pick me up, right? And what trouble did I cause? Jodie wanted my resources, and not giving them makes me the bad guy? If we&#039;re being clear here, aren&#039;t all of you the unreasonable ones?&quot;<br /> <br /> Salma did not expect Simone to talk back, so her displeasure deepened. &quot;Jo just likes that variety show. You&#039;re the young lady of the Gray Family now, while Jo has lost that status. Shouldn&#039;t you compensate her? Moreover, Titus said he&#039;d get you a better opportunity in exchange. Why do you have to fight over it?&quot;<br /> <br /> Luca Gray, the third brother, added, &quot;I think you just can&#039;t stand Jo, so you deliberately target her.&quot;<br /> <br /> Andrew Gray, the fourth, impatiently said, &quot;Simone, can&#039;t you just be good? Why do you have to cause trouble?&quot;<br /> <br /> In her previous life, Simone might have been upset by such unfair accusations, but not anymore. Instead, she sneered and said, &quot;You guys are truly good at blaming others for your own fault. I never knew that defending what&#039;s rightfully mine would make me the unreasonable one. First of all, I never stole anything from her in the first place. On the contrary, she replaced me and enjoyed a comfortable life in the Gray Family for years. Secondly, you need to understand that it was you who lost me back then. I don&#039;t owe her anything, and I certainly don&#039;t owe any of you either. So, what exactly do I need to compensate for?&quot; When Salma was about to speak, Simone added, &quot;As for the young lady of the Gray Family, she can have it. I don&#039;t really care about it.&quot;<br /> <br /> Salma was stunned for a moment, not expecting Simone to say such things. &quot;What do you mean?&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone replied with indifference, &quot;I mean it literally. I am cutting off all ties with you and leaving the family. In the future, we will go back to being strangers when we meet.&quot; She added, &quot;Your beloved adopted daughter will remain the little princess of the Grays. You don&#039;t need to worry that I will steal anything from her or try to take your love for her. I am simply making things easier for all of you.&quot;<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Who Needs Such A Brother<br /> <br /> Simone couldn&#039;t care less about her biased parents and brothers, treating them as if they had no blood relation to her.<br /> <br /> When she was young, Aaron lost her, and human traffickers intended to sell her. Thanks to her master saving and adopting her, her life wasn&#039;t as miserable as it could have been.<br /> <br /> Her words successfully changed the expressions of the Grays. They never expected her to decide to cut ties and leave them.<br /> <br /> Jodie, leaning against Salma, glanced at Simone with a subtle expression. She looked at her while her face showed an apologetic and guilty expression. &quot;No. The one who should leave is me. I&#039;m sorry; I didn&#039;t mean to snatch your opportunity. I just liked that variety show, so Titus went to talk to you. I don&#039;t want to participate in that variety show anymore. You don&#039;t need to be unhappy. I don&#039;t want to anger and worry you.&quot;<br /> <br /> On the surface, she appeared guilty, but in reality, it was a strategic retreat. This way, she could distance herself from accusations of intentionally competing with Simone for resources while also showcasing her considerate and generous nature. She was playing her act in front of the Grays, subtly implying that Simone was using the threat of cutting ties and leaving the Gray Family.<br /> <br /> As expected, the family members&#039; expressions turned unpleasant.<br /> <br /> Simone looked at Jodie and retorted without reservation, &quot;Don&#039;t try to act innocent and pitiful in front of me with that look. I won&#039;t fall for that.&quot; She spoke her mind without holding back after completely giving up on family affection. &quot;You say you want to leave and have been saying it for a year, but you’re still here. I&#039;ve long been tired of your act of strategic retreat. Only fools would believe it.&quot; She intentionally exposed the truth. &quot;Of course, you wouldn&#039;t actively ask me for resources. As long as you say it, they will naturally present you with whatever you want. You don&#039;t need to put on a show for them. I don&#039;t care about your thoughts since I&#039;ve already stopped caring about what you guys think.&quot;<br /> <br /> These words successfully darkened the faces of the Grays.<br /> <br /> Jodie&#039;s expression changed slightly. She suppressed the anger in her heart and hugged Salma with a touch of grievance. &quot;I&#039;m not. Don&#039;t say such things about our family.&quot;<br /> <br /> In her heart, she wondered if Simone had gone crazy by choosing to confront her head-on and speaking so harshly. Although being rebuked by Simone left her feeling quite displeased, the fact that Simone had created such a scene today would only make everybody dislike her even more. So, she endured her sarcasm.<br /> <br /> As expected, Salma was infuriated. &quot;What are you saying? Where are your manners?&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone shrugged. &quot;I was born to my parents but not raised by them. My manners have long vanished.&quot;<br /> <br /> The family was speechless. Salma looked at Simone with disappointment. &quot;Are you still blaming us? It seems we made a mistake bringing you home. We&#039;ve compensated you a lot this year. What more do you want? Why do you have to compete with Jo? Can&#039;t you just peacefully be sisters?&quot; She emphasized. &quot;Although you are our biological daughter, Jo has been by our side all these years in your place. In our hearts, she&#039;s an important part of the Gray Family; she&#039;s my daughter.&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone used to find these words piercing and heart-wrenching, but she truly didn&#039;t care anymore. &quot;What did I compete for? Since I returned to the family, you two have been clinging to me. Everything I do is interpreted as vying for favor and wanting things that don&#039;t belong to me.&quot;<br /> <br /> She took the bank card from her bag and threw it onto the table in front of them. &quot;This is the compensation you gave me, and I haven&#039;t used a single penny from it.&quot; There were 150 thousand on this card, barely the amount of Jodie&#039;s monthly allowance, but that was the compensation for Simone over the years. &quot;I won&#039;t take away the things the housekeeper bought for me, but for the things I&#039;ve used, I will pay you in cash.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she placed the written paper on the table. &quot;In the year plus that I&#039;ve been here, I&#039;ve spent less than 15 thousand, including living expenses. Here&#039;s the list. I just transferred 15 thousand to this card. From now on, we settle our accounts.&quot;<br /> <br /> What could be solved with money was not a problem. So, on her side, she and the Grays were even, but what they owed her would be forever outstanding.<br /> <br /> Simone&#039;s actions made the Grays feel as if she were serious, rendering them somewhat embarrassed. Salma couldn&#039;t accept that her daughter, who had been obedient all those while, would do such a rebellious and disobedient thing.<br /> <br /> She slammed the table with her hand, her face full of anger. &quot;Fine. Go ahead. But once you step out of our gate today, don&#039;t think about coming back.&quot;<br /> <br /> She believed Simone wouldn&#039;t act on it. Just as Jodie said, this was a tactic of strategic retreat by threatening them with leaving. If Simone succeeded this time, who knew how she would stir things up in the future?<br /> <br /> Salma let Simone leave, not because she wanted her to but to warn her not to cause trouble again. The others didn&#039;t speak, unanimously sharing the same thoughts.<br /> <br /> Of course, Simone knew what they were thinking. I look like I&#039;m bluffing, don&#039;t I? &quot;I&#039;m leaving for good.&quot; After saying that, she grabbed her suitcase while showing no attachment and turned to leave.<br /> <br /> Seeing this, Steven Gray, her father, spoke, &quot;Stop making a fuss. Jo won&#039;t want that variety show opportunity anymore. In the future, I&#039;ll have Titus fight for some good gigs for you.&quot;<br /> <br /> Regardless of the circumstances, she was still his biological daughter, and he couldn&#039;t let her leave just like that. Moreover, leaving home after just over a year since returning would make their family a joke in the eyes of others.<br /> <br /> Simone turned around and looked at her father indifferently. &quot;You think I&#039;d stay for your so-called gigs?&quot;<br /> <br /> He frowned. &quot;I didn&#039;t mean that. All I&#039;m saying is that you are now part of the family, so we will naturally compensate you.&quot;<br /> <br /> She found it ridiculous. &quot;Thank you for your compensation. For the past year, I have deeply experienced your emotional abuse, complaints, and disdain. So, I&#039;ll pass on that.&quot;<br /> <br /> Steven was taken aback as he looked at Simone, who seemed unyielding and unapproachable. &quot;What do you want, then?&quot; He was usually busy and had neglected his biological daughter for more than a year.<br /> <br /> She affirmed, &quot;I want to sever ties with you. It&#039;s as simple as that. There&#039;s no need to contact each other in the future. Goodbye.&quot;<br /> <br /> He was infuriated by Simone&#039;s attitude, while the Gray brothers also appeared displeasing. Especially Aaron, who regarded her with a complex and indignant expression. &quot;Are you still blaming me? Are you trying to make us compromise and compete for Jo&#039;s favor?&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone stared at him icily. &quot;Are you suggesting that I shouldn&#039;t hold you accountable? Back then, you lost track of me and allowed human traffickers to abduct me. I was almost sold off to the mountains. Should I express gratitude for losing me back then?&quot;<br /> <br /> Aaron&#039;s face flushed and then paled. &quot;I didn&#039;t mean to do that, and I wasn&#039;t even aware that you were almost sold off to the mountains.&quot;<br /> <br /> She raised an eyebrow. &quot; Does saying that erase the fact that you lost me and changed the course of my life?&quot;<br /> <br /> Upon her return to the Gray Family, he exhibited more kindness and concern compared to her four brothers and her parents, but it all seemed like an attempt to make up for his past mistakes.<br /> <br /> However, whenever she had conflicts with Jodie, he always sided with the latter. Therefore, I don&#039;t need a brother who doesn&#039;t truly love me.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 She&#039;s Had Enough<br /> <br /> Simone&#039;s words left Aaron unsure of what to say for a moment. While he had not intended to lose her back then, he indeed caused his younger sister to be lost for many years and deprived her of the life of a wealthy young lady.<br /> <br /> She continued, &quot;I&#039;ll repeat. I no longer care about you guys, so I have zero interest in vying for favor with Jodie.&quot;<br /> <br /> Titus scowled. &quot;Think it over. If you sever ties with us, don&#039;t expect any resources from the company.&quot;<br /> <br /> The eldest brother, Reuben Gray, added, &quot;We might even boycott you.&quot;<br /> <br /> They hoped that by saying this, Simone would reconsider for the sake of her future. They wanted her to know her limits and back down.<br /> <br /> However, she suddenly burst into laughter. &quot;You speak as if you&#039;ve given me a lot of resources this past year. Since I joined Gray Entertainment, the resources I received are not even close to what I used to get from that small company that often exploited me. Not only are the resources few and poor, but I&#039;ve also been attacked online, where you didn&#039;t bother calling the PR. You even want to snatch away the resources I managed to secure for myself for Jodie. You truly have the nerve to use this to threaten me.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the sight of their darkened faces, she continued, &quot;Fortunately, when I joined the company, I didn&#039;t sign any contracts, so I won&#039;t need to terminate any.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the time, Reuben and Titus had assured her they were all one family, so there was no need to bother signing contracts because they would not make her suffer any losses. Since she did not know what it would be like when she returned to the Gray Family, she agreed, thinking it would be wise to keep some leverage. As expected, she had not made a mistake in keeping her options open.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, if she wanted to terminate the contract, she would have to pay a substantial penalty. If she could not afford it, she was sure they would go as far as blacklisting her if she did not cooperate.<br /> <br /> &quot;From today onwards, I won&#039;t serve you anymore. Do whatever you want. You didn&#039;t publicly announce my identity, so I won&#039;t have to announce it to the public either. Goodbye forever!&quot; She turned away once again, this time briskly leaving with her suitcase. Once outside, she pressed the pause button on the recording on her phone.<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Simone&#039;s resolute departure, the Grays felt dissatisfied besides anger. Then, Salma furiously said, &quot;She actually left. It&#039;s outrageous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Titus said with a scowling face, &quot;Since she&#039;s so stubborn, I&#039;ll have her know that once she leaves us, she&#039;ll be and have nothing.&quot; He felt that Simone&#039;s sudden rebellion was aimed at him as he asked her to give up her spot for Jodie, angering her. Subsequently, he turned to Reuben and said, &quot;Ben, get in touch with other entertainment companies. Tell them not to sign Simone.&quot;<br /> <br /> Reuben nodded. &quot;All right.&quot;<br /> <br /> Faced with a once obedient sister who suddenly rebelled, he thought of giving her a taste of reality and making her understand that being willful had consequences. After seeing Reuben&#039;s agreement, Titus squinted his eyes. &quot;No matter how independent she is, she won&#039;t go far. Soon, she&#039;ll be begging to come back.&quot;<br /> <br /> He would also inform the agents in the industry not to sign Simone.<br /> <br /> Hearing the words of her two brothers, Jodie felt a sense of joy in her heart. However, she said with a self-blaming expression, &quot;It&#039;s all my fault for making Simone angry and leaving. Reuben, Titus, please don&#039;t do this. When she calms down, I&#039;ll apologize to her, and she&#039;ll come back.&quot; The more she said this, the more the family felt that Simone was being willful and became more resentful.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, Reuben said, &quot;This has nothing to do with you. She just doesn&#039;t know how to be content.&quot;<br /> <br /> The other four boys in the Gray Family agreed. &quot;Exactly. She&#039;s already obtained the status of the young lady of the Gray Family, yet she always wants to compete with you. It&#039;s unreasonable.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;You don&#039;t need to apologize to her. That would spoil her.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;If we don&#039;t show her some toughness, she&#039;ll continue causing trouble at home.&quot;<br /> <br /> Compared to Jodie, Simone was willful. Salma thought for a moment, patted Jodie on the shoulder, and said, &quot;We know you&#039;re kind-hearted, so you don&#039;t need to worry about this matter. Your brothers know what to do. She&#039;ll behave when she comes back.&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing the words of the others, Steven also felt that it made sense. If Simone could not handle the outside world, she would naturally come back and seek reconciliation. Therefore, he did not object to it.<br /> <br /> Jodie then nodded helplessly. &quot;All right.&quot;<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Simone returned to the apartment she had rented after coming to Cebros. Even after returning to the Gray Family, she did not cancel the lease. Whenever she had conflicts with them or felt unhappy staying there, she would come and live there for a few days.<br /> <br /> After cleaning up her apartment, her phone rang. She was momentarily taken aback as a hint of mockery flashed in her eyes. It was someone she had always been unwilling to think about—her childhood sweetheart and boyfriend, Leon Foster.<br /> <br /> When she was adopted by her master, she lived next door to Leon&#039;s grandfather, and the two old gentlemen had a good relationship. Back then, when she was abused by human traffickers and dared not step out of the yard, it was Leon who held her hand and walked her out, resembling a ray of sunshine that shone into her heart.<br /> <br /> She emerged from the shadow of human traffickers and started clinging to him, someone five years older than her. When he was in high school, he was brought back to Cebros by his family. To catch up with him, she worked hard to skip grades and entered a university in Cebros. After he entered the entertainment industry for two years, she graduated from college and joined the industry as well.<br /> <br /> Upon her return to the Grays, she took the initiative to confess to Leon, who did not reject. She always thought that he treated her differently. However, in her previous life, he made her feel the pain of betrayal.<br /> <br /> In this second chance at life, she did not want to have any entanglements with him anymore. As such, she answered the phone coldly, &quot;What&#039;s the matter?&quot; <br /> <br /> Leon found her attitude today a bit cold, but he did not take it to heart. &quot;Are you not going on that variety show?&quot; <br /> <br /> Simone retorted. &quot;Who said that?&quot; She knew he also hoped she would give up the spot for Jodie, which was why he called to probe her.<br /> <br /> He replied, &quot;I heard from Titus that you&#039;re going to give up the spot.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;There&#039;s no such thing. I won&#039;t give up the spot for anyone.&quot;<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brow. &quot;Won&#039;t you listen to Titus?&quot;<br /> <br /> She sneered. &quot;Why should I?&quot;<br /> <br /> Leon and Titus were classmates in high school and had maintained a good relationship, staying in touch. That&#039;s why Leon came to persuade her to give up her previous life. Initially, she didn&#039;t suspect Jodie because she believed Leon genuinely cared for her.<br /> <br /> His frown deepened. &quot;Titus is your agent, so he must have your best interests at heart. Don&#039;t be stubborn.&quot;<br /> <br /> She coldly snorted. &quot;What am I being stubborn about? Am I being stubborn and unreasonable just because I won&#039;t give Jodie what she wants?&quot; She sarcastically added, &quot;If I give in, the Gray Family will think I&#039;m sensible, and you&#039;ll happily be with your lover.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had reached her limit. In her previous life, she eventually gave up her position due to pressure from the Gray Family and Leon&#039;s persuasion.<br /> <br /> With the Gray Family&#039;s marketing, Leon&#039;s care, and assistance on the variety show, Jodie successfully portrayed herself as a kind-hearted lady and quickly gained popularity. The so-called good opportunities provided by Titus turned out to be a minor role in a drama with few scenes. Ultimately, the drama was never released due to controversy with the male lead.<br /> <br /> What surprised her even more was that Leon had received an invitation to the same variety show, but he had never told her. She only found out when the show premiered, and he was one of the mysterious guests.<br /> <br /> Observing Leon subtly taking care of Jodie, she realized that these two knew each other and that his feelings for Jodie were unusual. However, after watching only the first episode of the variety show, she had to leave for the filming of a drama.<br /> <br /> When she finished shooting, six months had already passed. At that time, she was a bit perplexed and unsure whether she should continue interacting with the Grays and Leon. Through a stroke of luck and a fortunate opportunity, she managed to secure the leading role in a niche film. As a result, she headed to a remote and mountainous area to shoot the film.		The novel		18995	https://facebook.com/100085523883301	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. In the evening I went to the mall and bought some beautiful blouses and shirts, all in strong colors and prints.<br /> Jennifer called me twice during the day and said that Stephan had spent the day at my parents&#039; house, the wretch stayed there making drama, and to make matters worse, Dad and Mom are on his side, in other words, as well as betraying me and doing everything he&#039;s done, the prick still has the nerve to play the victim and turn my family against me.<br /> My hatred for Stephan is only growing and I don&#039;t even know how I&#039;m going to react when I come face to face with him.		Pop001		372	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Lov002		47	https://facebook.com/100092720766465	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Olivia stood in the rain before Carter Manor, looking at the tall, lanky man before her. He stood under the porch, his deep, dark eyes as cloudy as the night sky. His eyes gleamed with indescribable emotions as he looked at the disheveled Olivia.<br /> After a moment, he took out a bank card and a plane ticket from his pocket and threw them at her. He said coldly and ruthlessly, &quot;Leave and don&#039;t come back!&quot; With that, he turned and went into the house.<br /> Olivia watched him while shivering. She had always known that Nathan hated her! Her heart felt empty and chills ran down her spine as the rain poured down heavily. After some time, she sadly picked up her few belongings and walked away.<br /> There was a crack in the bedroom curtains on the second floor. Nathan watched the thin figure gradually disappear in the heavy rain. His fists clenched tightly at his sides, and he punched the window...<br /> Emma stood at the door with a glass of water. She wanted to come in, but she unexpectedly witnessed this scene instead. A cold, bitter expression flashed in her eyes! She resented that Nathan had given Olivia money to send her abroad. Why is he still secretly watching her from a distance in the study? Olivia is such a lowly w*nch. What&#039;s so good about her? A slightly cruel expression surfaced in Emma&#039;s eyes...<br /> Half an hour later, Olivia walked ahead in a daze on a dark, empty street while dragging her luggage. Suddenly, a motorcycle appeared in the distance and quickly approached, snatching away what little belongings Olivia had left. She fell to the ground and was dragged and rolled a few times. As a sharp pain shot through her body, her vision faded to black. Darkness completely enveloped her, and she entirely lost consciousness!<br /> Five years later, a graceful figure sat in the general manager&#039;s office at Horizon Ventures&#039; headquarters in Germany. She had delicate features, and she carefully swept her eyes over the documents in her hand as she sat at a top-notch, African redwood desk. She worked efficiently as she scanned through multiple lines of words effortlessly.<br /> A faint sandalwood fragrance lingered in the air, and a cup of coffee was beside her. She was in a limited edition haute couture suit that outlined her slender figure. It had just debuted at Paris Fashion Week.<br /> With her hair pulled into a high bun, she looked somewhat relaxed yet experienced. She had makeup on, and she looked very charming. Although beautiful, elegant, and dignified, she was also aloof and unapproachable. She wasn&#039;t one to be messed with!<br /> At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door. Olivia&#039;s assistant, Benjamin Hayes, hurriedly entered and said anxiously, &quot;Something&#039;s wrong, Ms. Olivia. Your son has run away from home again!&quot; Olivia frowned at him, sounding slightly displeased. &quot;Why are you panicking? It&#039;s not his first time running away. He&#039;ll be back soon!&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not...&quot; Benjamin stomped his foot in frustration. &quot;It&#039;s different this time. He went abroad and even took Mr. Valtor with him!&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you say?&quot; Olivia&#039;s face turned cold as she put down the documents in her hand. &quot;Where did they go?&quot;<br /> &quot;They went to Emberfall in Wirthon,&quot; Benjamin quickly replied and handed his phone to Olivia. Two dots blinked on the screen, marking Liam&#039;s current coordinates! &quot;Does he think he&#039;s invincible?&quot; Olivia had an unpleasant expression. She immediately took out her phone to call her son, William, who&#039;s usually nicknamed Liam.<br /> An automated voice quickly rang on the phone. &quot;Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable...&quot; Olivia was dumbstruck. Her eyes darkened, and she had a cloudy expression. Why did they go to Emberfall? What is that kid up to?<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Child&#039;s Blackmail<br /> Her mind whirled for a moment before she said calmly, &quot;Book a plane ticket and bring him back immediately.&quot;<br /> &quot;Understood,&quot; Benjamin answered and left.<br /> At that moment, the young Liam sat in a café across the towering, imposing Carter Group in the city of Emberfall in Wirthon. The child sat by the window, swinging his legs leisurely. A laptop was in front of him, displaying a dazzling array of code on screen. Mr. Valtor sat beside the boy and looked at him in admiration.<br /> It was rumored that Carter Group had the safest security system in the world. Ordinary hackers couldn&#039;t breach their defenses at all. But now, Liam was treating it like child&#039;s play as he silently breached each layer of defense. The boy was only a little over four years old but extraordinarily smart!<br /> &#039;Ding.&#039; At this moment, the web page showed that he had successfully breached the system. &quot;Yay, done!&quot; Liam cheered happily and clapped. Mr. Valtor leaned over. &quot;You&#039;re so fast!&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course! Mommy taught me this system. It can even breach Xenava&#039;s defenses. Although Carter Group has powerful defenses, it can&#039;t stop me!&quot; the boy said proudly. He slid off the chair, picked up his small backpack at the side, and walked away after saying, &quot;Mr. Valtor, wait for my good news. I&#039;m going to find my dad!&quot;<br /> &quot;Go for it! All the best!&quot; Mr. Valtor trusted the boy&#039;s ability and wasn&#039;t worried about him.<br /> Liam then crossed the street and entered Carter Group. Once inside, he headed to the president&#039;s private elevator, which required a fingerprint and passcode. He felt a faint anticipation as he went forward to crack the software.<br /> I&#039;ll meet Daddy soon! I wonder if Daddy will be surprised or happy to see me! Lost in thought, he successfully cracked the password. He eagerly stepped into the elevator, ascending to the top floor.<br /> Nathan had just finished three conference calls in the meeting room on the top floor and was massaging the bridge of his nose wearily. His refined brows were slightly furrowed, and he had an unpleasant expression. His devilishly handsome face looked even colder than usual.<br /> His assistant, Ethan Thompson, handed him materials for the next meeting and asked concernedly, &quot;Mr. Carter, don&#039;t you want to take a break?&quot; The company had been busy lately, and Nathan was a workaholic. When he was swamped, he worked tirelessly like a machine. As Nathan&#039;s right-hand man, Ethan was also working round the clock. He felt like he didn&#039;t even have time to catch his breath!<br /> Nathan took the documents, waved his hand, and said coldly, &quot;No need!&quot; He had meetings all day today, including two global conferences in the evening. He didn&#039;t have time to rest. Ethan was dumbstruck and could only continue working helplessly.<br /> At that moment, the conference room door opened. Nathan&#039;s secretary, Fiona Agers, came in, flustered. She reported, &quot;Mr.… Mr. Carter, there&#039;s a child outside who wants to see you. He said... he&#039;s your son.&quot; Nathan hated to be disturbed while working. He was highly displeased by how his secretary had burst in anxiously. Moreover, what she said was so absurd. Nathan&#039;s face darkened almost instantly.<br /> Ethan was also briefly stunned. He berated Fiona. &quot;Ms. Agers, what nonsense are you talking about?&quot; Mr. Carter isn&#039;t even married. How can he have a son?<br /> &quot;I... I...&quot; Fiona trembled with fear and dared not speak.<br /> However, a small figure emerged behind her, his shiny eyes looking at the people in the room.<br /> His gaze quickly locked onto Nathan, and he ran over excitedly. &quot;I found you! This is great! Daddy... we finally met!&quot; The little boy pounced on Nathan and tightly wrapped his arms around the man&#039;s legs, beaming.<br /> Nathan was dumbstruck. He gazed at the child dangling from his leg and was stunned. He didn&#039;t know how to react. Ethan&#039;s eyelids twitched, and he instinctively wanted to pull the child away. His boss wasn&#039;t fond of strangers touching him. However, his hand froze mid-air when he saw the child&#039;s face.<br /> The young child had delicate, refined features. His cheeks were soft and supple, and his dark eyes were as bright as the stars in the night sky. His dazzling, animated gaze made him look lively yet wise beyond his years. His appearance surprisingly resembled Nathan!<br /> Ethan was somewhat perplexed and astonished. &quot;Mr. Carter, this...&quot;<br /> Nathan finally snapped back to reality when he heard it. His brows furrowed, and he was utterly displeased. &quot;Why are you just standing there? Get rid of him! Make his parents come to collect him. Who brought him here? Throw him out at once!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ah... Alright!&quot; Ethan was surprised, but he came to his senses and felt like his rational self again. Mr. Carter has no interest in women. How could he have a child? I must&#039;ve been out of my mind to think this is Mr. Carter&#039;s son!<br /> Ethan moved forward quickly to pick the boy up. &quot;Boy, where&#039;s your family? You can&#039;t play here! Come on, I&#039;ll take you out of here...&quot;<br /> The child unexpectedly held on tighter to Nathan&#039;s pant leg. He shook his head and said, &quot;I&#039;m not leaving. Nathan Carter is my Daddy! It hasn&#039;t been easy to find Daddy...&quot;<br /> The boy seemed slightly aggrieved. He looked at Nathan&#039;s cold expression and spoke in a babyish voice. &quot;Daddy, my name is William Monroe. You can call me Liam. I&#039;m four years and three months old! I&#039;m your son! I did a DNA test. Take a look if you don&#039;t believe me.&quot; As he spoke, he let go and swiftly retrieved a piece of paper from his backpack before handing it over.<br /> Nathan didn&#039;t reach out to take it. He found it absurd that a child had inexplicably appeared out of nowhere and claimed to be his son!<br /> Ethan felt a shiver run down his spine. He couldn&#039;t help but think to himself. What an elaborate scam. This boy is so good at blackmail. He even provided DNA evidence. It must be fake, right? Ethan quickly glanced at the document out of suspicion. To his surprise, Nathan&#039;s information was accurate, including his blood type and age. The probability of paternity was 99.9 percent!		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I can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn&#039;t just a vacation, it&#039;s more of a temporary staycation.<br /> &quot;Can I help you, ma&#039;am?&quot;<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> &quot;Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?&quot;<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I&#039;ve lost my qmind.<br /> &quot;Ma&#039;am...this is an airport, it&#039;s not a casino&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;I know that, sir, I&#039;m just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I&#039;m stuck on where to go&quot;<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> &quot;Let me guess, you&#039;re running away from a boy?&quot;<br /> &quot;Got it in one&quot;<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> Grown men who are mature don&#039;t do what he did.<br /> &quot;You really shouldn&#039;t let a man run you out of your own home, honey because the moment you give a man that type of power and control, it&#039;s hard to get it back&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, it&#039;s kind of hard to stay here when my fiance screwed my brother behind my back&quot;<br /> I say angrily while smiling a sad and pained smile as the guy behind the desk gasps dramatically and clutches at his invisible pearls.<br /> &quot;Oh my&quot;<br /> He says as he straightens his jacket and looks at me with a shocked and sympathetic expression.<br /> &quot;Well, if I can make a suggestion...London is always beautiful at this time of year&quot;<br /> London.<br /> I think to myself as I smile a real and genuine smile.<br /> This is the first time in four whole weeks that I&#039;ve smiled like this.<br /> I&#039;ve always wanted to visit London, England but for some reason, it just never happened.<br /> &quot;The UK has also got a lot of historical and cultural spots if you&#039;re interested in that type of stuff, not to mention their nightlife is lit&quot;<br /> He says the last bit while doing a little twerk before quickly getting himself together and looking around to see if anyone had seen him do it.<br /> &quot;Sorry ma&#039;am, that wasn&#039;t professional at all&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t worry about it&quot;<br /> I said while chuckling.<br /> &quot;It looks like I&#039;m going to London then, when does the next flight leave?&quot;<br /> &quot;In twenty minutes, ma&#039;am&quot;<br /> &quot;Great, book me a seat please, oh and make sure it&#039;s one way&quot;<br /> I say and the guy looks up at me with sympathetic eyes.<br /> He then arranges my ticket for me and books me on the next flight to London.<br /> I was so excited but I was also feeling really nervous as well, especially when I was handed my ticket and I was told what gate I had to go to.<br /> The reason why I felt this way is because this meant it was real, I was really leaving not just New York but also America, my home and right now with how I&#039;m feeling, it&#039;s going to be for good.<br /> I thank the worker who wishes me good luck as I head towards my gate and take a seat letting out a sigh as I did.<br /> The past four weeks have been super freaking crazy and stressful for me and I just can&#039;t wait to get away for a little while so that I can get over recent events, get myself together and work on myself mentally.<br /> I take a sip of my water as my mind drifts back to four weeks ago when all of this mess started.<br /> My fiance Dylan Tate and I were hosting our engagement party at the Ritz Carlton and it was supposed to be the party of the century.<br /> The Carpenter, Black and Tate families are the top three most powerful, influential and richest families in New York&#039;s elite and the fact that two of these families were joining together through marriage was a big freaking deal but I didn&#039;t care about any of that.<br /> I loved Dylan and I had loved him ever since I first set my eyes on him when I was sixteen, we were childhood sweethearts and had dated each other ever since our high school days.<br /> He&#039;s the love of my life, the man of my dreams, so when he proposed to me in Bali, the answer was a given and I couldn&#039;t have been any happier but then my whole world came crashing down the night of my engagement party, the night that was supposed to be one of the best nights of my life turned into pure hell.<br /> What happened was, Dylan had gone AWOL right before we were supposed to make the official announcement, so I went looking for him but I wasn&#039;t expecting to see what I saw when I finally found him.<br /> I found Dylan in our hotel room with my brother Luca and both had nothing on.<br /> I can&#039;t even begin to describe to you how painful it was to see the love of my life and my beloved older brother who I love so freaking much entangled the way that they were.<br /> I was so heartbroken and devastated that I didn&#039;t even stay to hear their sorry excuses.<br /> I quickly left the room and the hotel altogether because honestly, there&#039;s nothing they could say or even do that would be good enough for me to accept or even forgive.<br /> After I left the hotel, I went to a nearby bar where I drank all of my pain and sorrows away.<br /> I ended up getting so freaking drunk that I found myself in a hotel room losing my innocence to some strange guy or at least that&#039;s what I thought at the time.<br /> When I woke up the next morning, I realised the guy who I had been intimate with and gave my precious flower to was none other than New York&#039;s most eligible bachelor Logan Black who is also the best friend of my eldest brother Justin.<br /> I was in so much shock and I couldn&#039;t believe I had been with Logan.<br /> I instantly freaked out and panicked because I didn&#039;t know how Logan was going to react when he woke up and realised he&#039;d had been with me, the girl he had always seen as his younger sister and I really didn&#039;t wanna to stay to find out, so I quickly got dressed and left the hotel room.<br /> I then went home where of course, I found out I was the villain of my story because I had left my engagement party without a word and had shown up the next morning literally doing the walk of shame.<br /> My parents questioned me about where I had been? who I had been with? why did I leave? how could I embarrass the Carpenter and Tate familys the way that I did? you know all that blah, blah, blah BS.<br /> Of course, Luca and Dylan didn&#039;t say anything and they were only too happy to throw me to the wolves which broke my heart even further because they were supposed to love me, yet they didn&#039;t care and they stood there allowing me to take the brunt of the blame for last night when it was all their fault.<br /> Anyway, I took all of the abuse and all hell broke loose when I told them that the wedding was off and I didn&#039;t want to marry Dylan anymore which angered my parents, more specifically my dad who hit me for the first time in my life and he demanded or I should say he commanded me to still go through with the wedding.<br /> Even that fake piece of trash Dylan acted like a love-sick victim and begged me not to cancel the wedding and even had the nerve to say he&#039;d forgive me, you know ME for MY indiscretions, the cheeky man but I refused to budge even despite my dad&#039;s determination for it to still go ahead.<br /> I didn&#039;t wanna fight them anymore, so I let them all think they had won, so while everyone was planning the wedding of the century, I was making plans of my own to leave and get away.<br /> I really didn&#039;t want to leave because at the end of the day, my family are still my family and I love them so much but I knew I could never forgive them, especially Luca.<br /> Luca was my best friend growing up and I was the closest to him out of all of my brothers which is why this is so devastating to me.<br /> It&#039;s also the reason why I stopped myself from publically dragging Luca and Dylan out of the closet and outing them to the world so that everyone would know I wasn&#039;t the big, bad wolf in this story because deep down inside of me, I still do love them both and I don&#039;t want to hurt either of them.<br /> There&#039;s also another reason why I&#039;m leaving or I should say this was the final nail in the coffin if you will and that reason is because I&#039;m pregnant with Logan&#039;s baby.<br /> I knew my parents would flip their lids when they found out and they&#039;d either assume Dylan is the father and would use my baby to make the wedding happen sooner or they&#039;d wanna know who the real father is and if they learned Logan is the father then they&#039;d force me to marry him to save face.<br /> I didn&#039;t want either of those options, I didn&#039;t want Dylan and I didn&#039;t want Logan, I just wanted me and my baby, so I packed a bag and grabbed as much cash as I could because I didn&#039;t wanna take any cards with me in case they tried to track me down and I headed straight for JFK airport hoping to start a new life.<br /> I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the boarding call for my flight.<br /> I let out a breath and smiled as I thought to myself this is it whilst placing a hand on my stomach.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s just you and me from now on my little angel&quot;<br /> I take a final deep breath in and slowly release it before standing up and grabbing my bags.<br /> I then head towards my gate and my new life in London, England.<br /> Six Years Later...<br /> <br /> &quot;KIDS!!, BREAKFAST IS READY!!&quot;<br /> &quot;OK, MUM!!&quot;<br /> I plate up mine and the kid&#039;s breakfasts and place them on the table along with four cups of orange juice and a cup of coffee for myself.<br /> I was grabbing a few condiments for the table when my three babies came barrelling into the room with my youngest son Dayton looking like he was going to a Marvel or DC convention.<br /> &quot;Dayton baby, I thought I told you all to get ready for school?&quot;<br /> &quot;You did and I did&quot;<br /> He said cheekily and I rolled my eyes.<br /> &quot;Son, you can&#039;t wear your Batman mask and cape to school&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not? I look cool&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;Yes I know you do, son but you can&#039;t just wear it&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s the rules, Dayton, we have to wear our school uniforms and nothing else&quot;<br /> My one and only baby girl says before taking a sip of her drink.<br /> &quot;But Elijah gets to wear his Spiderman costume every day, mum&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s because Elijah is autistic, baby and the school are trying to make his school life a little bit easier and make it as comfortable as possible for him&quot;<br /> I tell him for the umpteenth time and he drops his head in defeat.<br /> &quot;Ok, fine...can I wear it after school?&quot;<br /> He asks and I smile.<br /> &quot;Of course, you can&quot;<br /> I bend down and give him a kiss.<br /> &quot;Now come and eat your breakfast before it gets all cold and soggy&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok, mum&quot;<br /> Dayton and I take our seats and my eldest baby, my firstborn Logan couldn&#039;t resist making a comment about his brother&#039;s attire.<br /> &quot;You look like a nerd, Dayton&quot;<br /> &quot;Says the one who is reading a chemistry book at the breakfast table&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s biology actually and it doesn&#039;t hurt to want to warm your brain up before school&quot;<br /> &quot;That makes no sense at all&quot;<br /> Dayton says while rolling his eyes.<br /> &quot;Actually it does, Dayton, it&#039;s just like when you go to the gym, you warm up first, right? Logan reading a book before school is like a warm-up for him to go and learn&quot;<br /> Why did that make so much sense?.<br /> I mean, don&#039;t get me wrong, my babies are smart, actually, they&#039;re super smart, so it shouldn&#039;t be surprising or shocking to me that they&#039;d say something clever but it is every single time.<br /> &quot;Ok guys, knock it off and eat, please&quot;<br /> We all eat our food and I couldn&#039;t keep my eyes off my three bundles of joy as we ate.<br /> It was one of the biggest shocks of my life when I found out I was expecting triplets and I near fainted in the doctor&#039;s office, especially when my mind started going into overdrive about things like giving birth but thankfully the pregnancy and the birth went better than I expected because I had my best friend Carmella there with me and she&#039;s been there for me ever since.<br /> My kids are my entire life and have been ever since I left New York six years ago.<br /> I&#039;ve got two handsome boys and a beautiful little girl who have all just turned five years old and they&#039;re the lights of my life.<br /> My eldest son is Logan David Junior, yes I named him after his biological father and his paternal grandfather David Black which is something that I never planned on doing at first but as soon as I gave birth to him and I held him for the very first time, I knew that I couldn&#039;t give him any other name.<br /> Logan is my quiet child and he&#039;s very introverted compared to his siblings, he also loves to learn new things and is always either studying, reading a book, watching educational programmes or looking up something educational on the internet.<br /> He&#039;s not as sociable as his brother and sister but he still likes to have fun and hang out with other kids his age just as long as he knows and trusts them.<br /> My baby is also obsessed with science and computers and is constantly learning the ins and outs of them both, hence why he&#039;s currently reading a biology book while he&#039;s eating his eggs.<br /> All three of my kids are very skilled musically and Logan is one hell of a pianist.<br /> He&#039;s won so many awards for it and he even performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety performance in front of the royal family last year which made me one hell of a proud momma wolf.<br /> Then there&#039;s my youngest son Dayton James who is named after my father.<br /> Dayton is my little troublemaker, he&#039;s my cheeky child who has got one hell of a smartass mouth and he loves to joke around and play pranks on people which I hate and I&#039;m trying to knock it out of him but it&#039;s hard, especially when he religiously watches Home Alone because he says the main character Kevin is his idol.<br /> I really should&#039;ve given Dayton the middle name Liam after my big brother because he&#039;s just like his uncle in every way possible, even his laugh is the same as Liam&#039;s.<br /> Despite being a Johnny Knoxville in training, Dayton is a mathematician which is something he must&#039;ve gotten from his dad because I&#039;m dumb as a chicken when it comes to numbers, he also loves the drums which fits perfectly with his personality and lately, he&#039;s been taking air guitar lessons with a tutor.<br /> Then there&#039;s my little princess, my daughter Teddy Louise who I named after my mom.<br /> Teddy is a little girly girl who is obsessed with Disney, she loves to get dressed up and look pretty but she&#039;s also not afraid to get her hands dirty.<br /> She loves it when it rains because she gets to stomp around in puddles but her favourite weather is when it snows because she loves to build snowmen and make snow angels.<br /> Teddy also loves to bake and can make pretty much anything but her favourite thing to bake is cupcakes because she loves to decorate them with different icing and sprinkles.<br /> She&#039;s obsessed with many forms of art and loves to learn about the history of different famous artists, especially the likes of Picasso and Van Gogh, they really intrigue her for some reason.<br /> Teddy also loves to play the flute and can play many different beautiful melodies on it but she&#039;s not as into it as her older brothers are with their instruments.<br /> All three of my kids are incredibly smart and they attend a special school for the gifted after they were referred there by their previous school when they all started showing signs of being child prodigies.<br /> I always knew my kids were special and were more intelligent than most other kids their ages but I never in my wildest dreams would have ever thought that one let alone all three of my babies would be child prodigies because I always believed they were rare like one in a million type of rare, yet I managed to birth three, that&#039;s crazy.<br /> &quot;Mum&quot;<br /> Dayton&#039;s cute, adorable voice broke me from my thoughts.<br /> &quot;Yes, baby&quot;<br /> &quot;Can I have some more juice, please?&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course you can, do you two want some more as well?&quot;<br /> I ask Logan and Teddy who nod their hands.<br /> I grab the jug of juice and fill up their glasses before sitting back down in my chair.<br /> &quot;Thanks, mum&quot;<br /> My babies said in unison while smiling and I smiled back at them.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re welcome, babies&quot;<br /> I said as I heard a noise coming from the front door which I knew was the mail.<br /> I once again get up from my chair and go to see what junk I&#039;ve been sent today.<br /> I wasn&#039;t expecting anything important because all of my bills have been paid for and are up to date, so I wasn&#039;t expecting anything more than just junk mail and takeaway leaflets which they seriously need to stop giving us, the internet is a thing, folks.<br /> I let out a breath as I look through the pile but my eyes narrowed and I was confused/scared when one of the letters caught my attention for several reasons.<br /> The first reason is because of the American stamps and the address which are in the corners of the envelope.<br /> The latter is something the majority of the UK don&#039;t do, so that struck me as odd and the second reason is the very familiar handwriting on it which I immediately recognised as my grandfather Joseph&#039;s handwriting.<br /> My heart was beating a mile a minute and my anxiety had spiked as I continued to look at the envelope and they got worse as my fingers danced over the Christmas stamp which had been used to seal the letter.<br /> I didn&#039;t know what was in the letter but it was enough to make me feel panicked and nervous because nobody from my previous life except for Carmella knows where I live now, so how in on earth has my grandpa found out where I am? and why is he writing to me? what does he want?.<br /> &quot;Mum, we need to go, we&#039;re going to be late&quot;<br /> Teddy says and I look up to see all three of my kids standing in the hallway putting on their coats, hats, scarves and gloves.<br /> It&#039;s December and the weather is cold which is something I&#039;m used to as a native of New York but in the UK, the mornings always seem really bitter, so I make sure we&#039;re all wrapped up warm whenever we leave the house.<br /> I place the pile of letters on the side cabinet and go to put on my coat and accessories before grabbing my bag and making sure I&#039;ve got everything I need including my phone, purse, house keys and car keys.<br /> &quot;Are you ready to go, babies?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yep&quot;<br /> &quot;Mmm-hmm&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, mum&quot;<br /> The kids all say at the same time.<br /> &quot;Have you got your book bags and packed lunches?&quot;<br /> I ask them and they all nod their heads.<br /> &quot;Ok, let&#039;s go&quot;<br /> We leave our home and head towards the car.<br /> I make sure all of the kids are safely strapped in before getting in myself, we then set off for their school as we sing along to the Christmas songs which were playing on the radio.<br /> Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year and it&#039;s also my kids favourite as well.<br /> This time of year is also always really bittersweet for me because Christmas with my family used to be amazing and we&#039;d always have so much fun.<br /> It was the one time of the year when we&#039;d all gather together and stay at my parent&#039;s mansion for the entire holiday and we&#039;d celebrate it in style.<br /> I really wish I could go back to those times.<br /> There&#039;s nothing I&#039;d love more than for my babies to have a REAL family Christmas with our family maybe even with their father and his family but I highly doubt this will happen anytime soon.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s crazy how fast our lives can change within the blink of an eye and sometimes you don&#039;t even know it&#039;s happening until it&#039;s already happened.<br /> The past six years have been a crazy whirlwind and I&#039;ve had to get used to a lot of changes in my life since I moved to London but now I&#039;m happily settled and living my best life, well, I&#039;m living as great of a life as I possibly can without my beloved family here with me.<br /> There was a time when my family and I were extremely close, we would always see and talk with each other every day and we always did anything and everything for one another but all of that changed and I saw a totally different side to my family after Dylan and Luca&#039;s betrayal.<br /> I always used to think I had the perfect family, the perfect parents, the perfect grandparents and the perfect older brothers and in a way, I still feel that way about them but I also can&#039;t forget the immediate change in them when I found out my older brother was screwing my fiance.<br /> The betrayal left me a heartbroken mess and it changed my entire life forever, it also changed all of the plans I had made for my future.<br /> Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a school teacher, I wanted to teach the future generation and prepare them for the next stages of their lives.<br /> A few months before everything happened six years ago, I was offered a place at one of the best colleges in New York to get my teaching degree but then my relationship broke down and the perfect future I had planned with Dylan had gone up in flames along with everything else.<br /> I no longer had any desire to get my teaching degree but I needed to find a steady income so that I could provide for myself and the triplets because I knew my savings which was a very substantial amount of money wouldn&#039;t last me forever.<br /> I wasn&#039;t used to living like this because I was born a millionaire heiress, I had always lived a life of luxury and I never had to worry about anything, so to now live knowing money was running out was kind of scary, especially since I now had three extra mouths to feed and I didn&#039;t want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong I wasn&#039;t a spoiled little rich girl or anything like that but I lived a comfortable life with no worries and I wanted the same for my kids as well.<br /> I didn&#039;t want them to grow up worrying about things that they shouldn&#039;t have to which I know they would&#039;ve done because they&#039;re really smart and they would&#039;ve immediately sensed when something was wrong.<br /> Anyway, I knew I needed to make some decent money and fast but I didn&#039;t know how.<br /> That was until one day when I was watching some soppy rom-com movie which was based on some old book and it unlocked a brand new passion inside of me, a passion which I never knew existed if I&#039;m being perfectly honest with you.<br /> I always loved to read and loved nothing more than to get lost in a good book but I never once saw myself as a writer because I didn&#039;t think I was creative enough to be one.<br /> All of that changed as soon as I put pen to paper or my fingers to my laptop I should say and that&#039;s when magic happened.<br /> Within two months, I had finished and completed my first book The Billionaire&#039;s Secret Baby which later turned into a five-part series when my fans demanded more from me.<br /> The series was a huge hit and before I knew it, I was a world-famous author, I was successful and I was rolling in the money, most of which I&#039;ve either invested or I&#039;ve put into different bank accounts for me and my kids for when they&#039;re older.<br /> The rest of the money I used to buy us our current home and everything we needed to furnish it and I also bought myself a decent car as well.<br /> I mean, I&#039;m not at Donald Trump&#039;s level of rich but I&#039;ve got enough money for me and the triplets to live happy and comfortable lives together.<br /> Right now I&#039;m in my office working on a new book and a new series but for some strange reason, I can&#039;t seem to concentrate and for the first time in my writing career, I&#039;ve got writer&#039;s block.<br /> I let out a sigh as I take off my glasses and rub the bridge of my nose.<br /> This is so frustrating and annoying.<br /> The worst thing for a writer to experience is knowing what you want to write and how you want to write it but being unable to articulate it in the right way and have it make sense.<br /> There have been many times in the past where I&#039;ve written something and when I&#039;ve read it back I was baffled. this makes absolutely no sense.<br /> I looked back at the screen and decided I needed to take a break, so I got up and went into the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee and something to eat.<br /> I didn&#039;t really have much of an appetite but I knew if I didn&#039;t eat something now then I probably wouldn&#039;t have anything to eat until dinner later on which wouldn&#039;t do me any good.<br /> You need to be healthy in your mind, body and soul in order to do anything and I can&#039;t focus on writing a great story if I&#039;m pushing myself without resting or eating.<br /> I was sitting on the couch and eating my food with the television on in the background which I wasn&#039;t watching, it was just on for background noise because I hate silence and that&#039;s all I ever seem to have in this house when the kids aren&#039;t here.<br /> Anyway, the T.V. quickly caught my attention when the annoying presenter with a high-pitched squeaky voice, who was wearing more make-up than a drag queen mentioned several familiar names which piqued my interest, one of which and the gossip about him almost had me choking on my coffee.<br /> &quot;Hello everyone and welcome to the Hollywood Daily, it&#039;s been a busy week for many of the Hollywood elite, more specifically those within the affluent Carpenter and Black families&quot;<br /> The presenter said with a huge grin on her face.<br /> The first piece of news she was gossiping about was my sister-in-law Sabrina launching two new clothing lines, one is a maternity line and one is for kids which will be released after Christmas.<br /> This will be her third and fourth lines that she&#039;s released, the first one being a bikini line and the second one was an undergarment line which she worked on with my mom.<br /> &quot;Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen because the latest announcement from the Carpenter family is one that is going to break all of our precious little hearts, Luca Carpenter the youngest son of James and Louise Carpenter has come out as gay&quot;<br /> This is the news which had me almost choking on my coffee.<br /> What does she mean he&#039;s come out as gay?.<br /> Didn&#039;t he do that six years ago?.<br /> &quot;According to a statement released earlier today, Luca said it&#039;s taken me a very long time to finally accept who and what I am and now I can proudly say that I&#039;m a gay man&quot;<br /> Holy cow.<br /> &quot;But that&#039;s not the most shocking part of the statement, the part which has left many of the public including fans of the family baffled and scratching their heads in confusion is when Luca also confessed his undying love for his soulmate and the love of his life Dylan Tate...does that name ring a bell? well, it should do because Dylan is the eldest son and heir of Lachlan and Sandra Tate and he&#039;s the former fiance of Luca&#039;s younger sister Lacey Carpenter who has been M.I.A for the past six years, are Luca and Dylan the reason for her disappearance from the limelight? has this love story been going on for a lot longer than the Carpenters want us to believe? this is something we may never know unless Luca, Dylan or even Lacey herself comes out and explains it to us&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe this.<br /> It&#039;s a good job I legally changed my name six years ago before I gave birth to my kids because if I didn&#039;t, then this could have caused a lot of trouble for me and my kiddies.<br /> &quot;Moving on, we&#039;ve got everyone&#039;s favourite billionaire playboy Logan Black who is as much known for his dating life as he is for his wealth, businesses and modelling career, the fitness model and business mogul is known for having a different woman on his arm every week but is his bachelor life officially over? it seems so after the sexy hunk was spotted shopping at one of New York&#039;s most expensive jewellery stores with singer and actress GiGi Addams&quot;<br /> What?.<br /> It hurt my heart to hear about Logan settling down with someone else, especially with a snake like GiGi Addams.<br /> Deep down in my heart, I knew why it hurt me so much but I just didn&#039;t want to admit to it.<br /> I had always had a crush on Logan ever since I was a kid and I think somewhere over the years, that crush manifested into something more but I really didn&#039;t want to confess to those feelings because he&#039;s my older brother&#039;s best friend and also because of Dylan, not to mention Logan is everything I hate in a man.<br /> He&#039;s cocky and conceited and he thinks if the world doesn&#039;t revolve around him then it should or at least that&#039;s how he was six years ago, I don&#039;t know if he&#039;s changed at all since I left the States.<br /> I couldn&#039;t help but smile a sad and bittersweet smile as the presenter continued to talk about my family and those who used to be close to me and it really hurt my heart because I miss them so freaking much and I hate hearing about them and what&#039;s new in their lives through channels like this.<br /> Changes are a natural part of life but sometimes it&#039;s the ones you weren&#039;t expecting that cause you the most pain and sorrow but also the most happiness as well.&#039;Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who love beyond all faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles that nobody knows about&#039;<br /> ~ Farzana Baig<br /> <br /> Italy.<br /> Spain.<br /> France.<br /> England.<br /> 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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. 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I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. 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Did he think I was Cara?<br /> &quot;What do you want from me?&quot; I ask, my voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; He grits out to me. <br /> &quot;On Enzo?&quot; My brows scrunch in confusion. He growls out and pulls me close to him.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> My name is Cora Fletcher, I&#039;m 23 years old.<br /> Born into a family of crime and the underworld, you can say I&#039;m quite weak, I&#039;ve never really liked this life, not since my sister was snatched from me at a very young age by my father because apparently he wanted one of his daughters to be more involved in this life and Cara fit the perfect description.<br /> I only saw her once every year for 15 minutes and I was never allowed to talk to her or even let her see me.<br /> We reunited after our parents died, of course as you can guess someone ordered a hit on their heads and they both were killed making it look like an accident.<br /> My sister Cara is the best female assassin out here in the underworld and she&#039;s married to the Don of the Italian mafia who also happens to be the best male assassin in the underworld, well basically in the Italian mafia.<br /> There&#039;s been rumors of a leader in the Russian mafia, a nameless fear, someone who many think is better than Enzo in terms of ruling and ruthlessness, the best assassin known to the Russians.<br /> In case you&#039;re wondering, Cara and I are twins.<br /> She has been the one looking out for me since we were young and when our parents died, she offered me a place to stay in her husband&#039;s mansion.<br /> I&#039;ve been here with them for about two years now, I&#039;m not really a fan of the mafia but I have no choice since I was literally born into it.<br /> My father worked with a line of trained assassins, he was well a trained assassin as well and so was my mom, so when the time came to pass down his legacy, he chose Cara which I&#039;m grateful for, he didn&#039;t have any male children but he loved us greatly.<br /> My name is Cora and this is how my story starts.<br /> ...<br /> I moan lightly trying to adjust myself and my sight because I still saw blur even after seemingly waking up.<br /> I&#039;m lying on a hard surface, it&#039;s cold and smells like blood and dirt, the whole surrounding is eerily scary and quiet, my sight adjusts to the darkness, mildly, I try to move and I realized I&#039;m tied, my hands behind my back but my legs are not.<br /> I gently sit up, the whole room starts spinning and I feel sick to my stomach, I feel like I&#039;m going to throw up any minute from now, memories from before I passed out starts rushing in.<br /> I remember the mansion being under attack and then someone breaking into my room and me trying to fight back before I was drugged, I look around and I&#039;m in some kind of basement.<br /> My skin begins to crawl, I feel eyes on me but the room is too dark to even make out anything, I squint to get a clear vision and then I see shoes in the far end of the room, brown male shoes, whoever has them on is sitting down.<br /> I move away quickly but that&#039;s a bad idea because my whole body is on fire.<br /> &quot;I thought you&#039;d be out cold for the rest of the evening&quot; the voice booms making me look up to find the strange shoes person having the voice<br /> His voice sounds unfamiliar and his accent is different from all the ones I&#039;ve come to get used to, he&#039;s not Italian, I know that for sure<br /> &quot;Who are you&quot;? I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I&#039;m thirsty.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not of great importance right now&quot; he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He&#039;s rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he&#039;s eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he&#039;s taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> &quot;The boss will see you now&quot; he mutters before standing up, I thought he&#039;d take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he&#039;s Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I&#039;m miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I&#039;m probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there&#039;s anything they don&#039;t possess, it&#039;s compassion.<br /> I&#039;m still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I&#039;ve not seen his face yet because he&#039;s still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> &quot;I must say... It was very easy getting you here&quot; even his voice is nothing compared to what I&#039;ve been hearing all my life, it has this strong authority to it, it&#039;s hard, gruff, husky and terrifying all together, I feel my skin crawl with goosebumps<br /> I don&#039;t miss the accent to which his voice is laced.<br /> &quot;For someone so protected, you were easy prey to my men&quot; he continues walking around me not letting me see his face.<br /> &quot;Who are you and why am I here&quot;? I croak out, I&#039;m afraid and I&#039;m not going to hide it, if he wanted me dead, I&#039;d have been dead, something tells me he doesn&#039;t want to kill me.<br /> He laughs, a menacing, low and taunting laugh, it has nothing friendly to it, it&#039;s the kind of laugh that sends cold chills through the body.<br /> &quot;Who I am....hmm let me see&quot; he thinks for a moment, his voice is now coming from behind me &quot;well some people refer to me as the devil, some say ghost and to many others, I&#039;m just a myth people tell their kids as bedtime stories&quot; he says with so much confidence and pride dripping off his voice &quot;as to why you&#039;re here, you&#039;re smart, you should know that by now&quot; he mutters out.<br /> His explanation of himself makes me gulp hard, I&#039;m scared out of my wits, I&#039;m not even going to lie, and he said I&#039;d know why I was here but I&#039;m coming up with nothing.<br /> &quot;What are you going to do to me&quot;? I ask my voice trembling<br /> &quot;For now, nothing. I&#039;m just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let&#039;s say I&#039;m prepping you for what&#039;s to come&quot; he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he&#039;s hidden in the shadows, I&#039;m trying hard to see him but it&#039;s impossible.<br /> &quot;And what&#039;s to come... Is not so good..&quot; he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> &quot;Cara&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> &quot;Now I&#039;d advice you brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who&#039;s never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she&#039;d take over dad&#039;s legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he&#039;s holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I&#039;m just a twin, I don&#039;t even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s talk.&quot;<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I&#039;ve heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> &quot;Whatever I tell you now, I&#039;ll only say once so be careful not to miss anything&quot; he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re here as my prisoner, and no I don&#039;t want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you&#039;ll be here for as long as I want you to be&quot; he begins still looking at me<br /> &quot;Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you&#039;ve had your fair share of taking some for your former Don&quot; he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it&#039;s like he&#039;s hinting at something but I don&#039;t know what.<br /> &quot;You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I&#039;m in a good mood, of course you&#039;ll be tortured from time to time&quot; he adds making me scared, I can&#039;t handle mafia torturing<br /> &quot;Have it in mind that I&#039;ll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband&quot; he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I&#039;m just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don&#039;t want to tell him that I&#039;m not Cara because if he knows, then he&#039;ll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I&#039;m not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> &quot;I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I&#039;ve been hearing so much about for the years&quot; he mutters out tauntingly, of course I&#039;m not her dumb, but of course I don&#039;t have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> &quot;I can say I&#039;m very disappointed&quot; he spits.<br /> &quot;Where am I&quot;? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> &quot;You should know by now&quot; he says smirking at me &quot;You&#039;re in Russia&quot; he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I&#039;m in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I&#039;m someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I&#039;m not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> &quot;Vissarion will make sure you&#039;re comfortable as much as a prisoner should be&quot; he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> &quot;If I&#039;m going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink&quot; I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> &quot;You want a bath &quot;? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don&#039;t even know what I&#039;m doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn&#039;t really a good idea.<br /> &quot;Vissarion&quot; his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he&#039;s been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> &quot;Our little wants a bath&quot; he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it&#039;s making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he&#039;s going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he&#039;s going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I&#039;ve been in this position for hours it&#039;s getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me &quot;you wanted a bath?&quot; He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don&#039;t know what he wants to do but I know it&#039;s not something I&#039;ll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> &quot;Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath&quot;? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn&#039;t even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don&#039;t even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I&#039;m definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there&#039;s a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that&#039;s why he didn&#039;t call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she&#039;s some top tier guest.<br /> I don&#039;t like the way she looks at me, like she&#039;s innocent which she&#039;s not.<br /> I&#039;ve heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she&#039;s very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn&#039;t a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she&#039;s locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don&#039;t have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I&#039;m just surprised her so called husband hasn&#039;t called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she&#039;s Enzo&#039;s prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn&#039;t Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven&#039;t even done anything to her yet, I&#039;ve been busy with handling the family that I&#039;ve not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn&#039;t expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she&#039;d put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn&#039;t tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she&#039;s probably planning something but I&#039;m not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> &quot;Any news from the Italian&quot;? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> &quot;нет&quot; he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn&#039;t going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don&#039;t even care because of he does call, I won&#039;t even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn&#039;t left yet and he hasn&#039;t made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he&#039;s trying not to.<br /> &quot;What is it Vis&quot;? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> &quot;Nothing boss....&quot; He pauses before he continues &quot;it&#039;s just that it&#039;s been a month already, I don&#039;t think she knows why you took her&quot; he says making me look at him.<br /> &quot;She does, she&#039;s just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here&quot; I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she&#039;s heard of me before, I&#039;m a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn&#039;t have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don&#039;t really live to tell the tale.<br /> &quot;Come&quot; I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn&#039;t seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven&#039;t had the time to show her just what I&#039;m capable of, she&#039;s heard of it yes, but she&#039;s never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she&#039;s afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you discussed with my cousin and I don&#039;t care, but what I do find strange is why he&#039;s soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath&quot; I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> &quot;Do you think you deserve a bath&quot;? 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I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Soundscapes of Love		1	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. 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How could you possibly believe that I would accept you as my mate?&quot; &quot; I Hunter Black future Alpha of the Black Water Pack reject you Alexandra Carter as my mate and Luna of my pack&quot;<br /> I just stood there frozen, trying to comprehend the words that flew out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;I Alexandra Carter accept your rejection&quot;I said while holding back the severe pain and tears.<br /> ————————<br /> Alexandra&#039;s Pov<br /> Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alexandra. She was the daughter of the Beta of the Black Water Pack and she was cherished by her family. Growing up she never wished for anything, she had everything she ever wanted, a loving mother and father and a brother who protected her. One could say that she had everything, except she always felt like she didn&#039;t belong here.<br /> I remember when I was a little girl, Hunter, Jack and I used to play together in the back yard. We were the tree musketeers as our Luna used to call us. Hunter, the son of our Alpha was the same age as my brother two years older than me. That of course didn&#039;t stop me from following them around like a lost puppy all the time. We always got ourselves in trouble and drove the Luna crazy.<br /> As the years passed and we started slowly to drift away. Hunter started to complain that the annoying little sister couldn&#039;t hang with them anymore. Jack tried to change his mind and sometimes I got to be part of their group. Things got worse when I was thirteen. We were in the middle of practice and we were learning how to fight in our human forms when I got paired with Hunter.<br /> I was so excited that I could finally show him and everyone else what I could do so they would let me part of their group again and I went a little overboard. When he lost the fight he looked at me with hate in his eyes. Of course it didn&#039;t help that everyone started making fun of him that he an Alpha lost to a little girl.<br /> I think that was the moment that I started to feel like I didn&#039;t belong. And then my torment started. He would often make fun of me at school about the way I looked, how I dressed, how I talked. I used to run to my brother and cry for hours in his arms until I couldn&#039;t anymore. He was the best brother in the world, he always stood by my side, always protected me.<br /> As I look myself in the mirror, I hate myself. My blue eyes are void of life as my life ended two years ago when I lost him. We were in a car accident returning home form a party after Jack&#039;s graduation. We never got the chance to celebrate his eighteenth birthday. He never got the chance to shift into his wolf and meet his mate. He never got the chance to live.<br /> After I lost my brother my relationship with Hunter only got worse. He would often beat me during practice as I refused to fight him after the last time I fought him. Bulling me became his favorite hobby and sometimes his words cut so deep that I never wished to see him again. But I still hoped that sometime he would understand that the accident was not my fault. I know he loved my brother as if he were his own.<br /> My parents took the loss of my brother very hard. My father stepped down as Beta of the pack in order to help my mother cope with Jack&#039;s loss. They never said a bad word to me or blamed me for his death. Even though until this day they are still healing they are always there for me. They know about Hunter&#039;s bulling and they tried many times to speak to him but he refuses to listen.<br /> Today is a big day for me as I wait outside the packhouse for the mail to arrive. Today I will find out if got into my dream college. I know that it is hard for a werewolf to attend college, because it has to be near a forest so I will be able to shift but this was our dream. Mine and Jack&#039;s to be doctors. We wanted to help the pack anyway we could.<br /> When I finally got my mail I run inside the packhouse and suddenly I&#039;m being shoved to the ground. I look at my attacker and I&#039;m not surprised to see Hunter standing above me with the flavor of the month Chelsey. Chelsey is not his mate but after a little while she started treating the pack members as if she was the future Luna of the pack.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong, it is quite common for a male werewolf to have relationships before he finds his mate. Finding your true mate is something truly magical or so they say. But in order to find your mate you have to be eighteen and shift into your wolf so you can follow their scent and identify them. My parents said that the day they found they were mates was one of their best days in their lives.<br /> Usually when mates are in the same pack they form a connection from a young age. They start as friends and stay close to each other until they find out. When you are near your mate before you are of age you feel the urge to make them happy and be close to them. But there are also cases that mates reject each other because they find them unworthy.<br /> It is sad that nowadays more and more werewolves reject their mates for silly reasons. I hope that will not be my case because a rejection is a very painful process. Your heart brakes and you feel like a piece of you is missing for the rest of your life.<br /> But back to reality. I stare at Hunter as he looks at me with disgust in his eyes. &quot;Watch where are you going rouge&quot; he spat at me. &quot;What are you talking about?&quot; I asked feeling my anger rise. &quot;Don&#039;t tell me that you still don&#039;t know how your parents found you at the forest after your real parents abandoned you like the trash you are&quot; he told me with a smug face. &quot;You don&#039;t belong here you mutt!&quot;<br /> &quot;What is going on over here Hunter?&quot; Alpha Smith shouted from the front door. I was frozen to the ground tears running from my eyes. I could not believe him. How could he say that? I know I don&#039;t look anything like my parents with my black hair and blue eyes but I never doubted that they are my birth parents.<br /> I slowly stood and without a word left the room. I went running to Jack&#039;s room for some comfort. We haven&#039;t changed a thing inside his room. As I laid in his bed I tried really hard to remember his smell. I tried to calm myself after Hunter&#039;s words. This was by far the cruelest thing he&#039;s ever told me. How could he stoop so low?<br /> I don&#039;t know how much time passed when I heard a knock on the door. Alpha Smith opened the door and peaked inside when he saw me on the bed. He slowly came in and sat beside me. &quot;How are you feeling Alexandra?&quot; he asked. &quot;Is it true?&quot; I was still hoping that this was one Hunter&#039;s bulling tactics and not the truth. The Alpha slowly stood and looked me in the eye.<br /> &quot;Tomorrow is your eighteenth birthday princess. After you finish with your classes I expect to see you in my office so we can talk about it. Until then try to relax and don&#039;t mention anything to your parents. I will tell you everything you need to know but I need sometime to put my thoughts in order. Don&#039;t forget first school and then come straight to my office I will wait for you.&quot;<br /> He left the room and left me a worse mess than when he found me. It must be true if he said that he wanted to talk to me in his office. So what does that mean? Who are my parents? Why they left me? Was I such a burden for them that they left me? That would definitely explain many things but why? With these thoughts a restless sleep came where flashes of a baby abandoned haunted me.<br /> ---<br /> The next morning came and I was still fighting with myself. I had to face my parents today and act like nothing id wrong. How can I manage that? How can someone manage their life when everything they ever known was a lie? I guess we will see how. I slowly left Jack&#039;s rooms and like a thief entered mine.<br /> I did not expect my mother and father waiting for me with a birthday cake this early in the morning. The moment they saw me they started singing Happy Birthday to me. Tears filled my eyes once again and I run into my mother&#039;s open arms. My father oblivious to my actions just laughed. &quot;Happy birthday princess! Eighteen at last! I can&#039;t wait to see you shift for the first time!&quot; He gave me a bear hug and I cried like a little baby. &quot;Come on take a shower and come downstairs for your special breakfast&quot; said my mother smiling.<br /> After my shower I started to feel a little bit like myself again. When I entered the kitchen, a sweet smell entered my nostrils. I looked around and the only people I saw were my parents and Hunter. I didn&#039;t pay much attention though because the moment I saw his smug face my anger flared. He came close to me &quot;happy birthday Alexandra&quot; he told me and then he whispered for only me to hear &quot;it should had been you mutt&quot;.<br /> Tears flooded my eyes instantly and I pulled myself away from him. I felt my heart break once again with his words and walked towards my parents. I tried to put me together and sat on the island. My mother served strawberry pancakes and started to talk about my graduation in a week. After Hunter left the kitchen, I showed them the envelop I received yesterday.<br /> It had totally slipped my mind after last day&#039;s events but I thought it was time for me to face the music. I gave my mother my envelop and silently pleaded her to open the envelop. She took it from my hands and before she opened it I told her &quot;please mum tell me only if it good news. Also I would like to stay between us please.&quot; With that said I waited to see her reaction.<br /> &quot;Baby girl, my princess I&#039;m so happy for you!&quot; she yelled. &quot;My baby girl is going to be a doctor. The only thing that saddens me is that you&#039;ll be far away. Do you have to go to the other side of the country?&quot; she said with mixed feelings. &quot;we&#039;ve talked about this love&quot; my father said with tears in his eyes. &quot;it is time for our girl to spread her wings and fly away from the nest.&quot;<br /> &quot;What if she finds her mate here?&quot; my mother asked full of hope. &quot;Then we will see what happens, won&#039;t we?&quot; my father said. When I looked at the clock I gasped, I was late for school. As I run upstairs to get my backpack, I smelled the sweet smell again. My feet followed the smell and suddenly I stopped infront of Hunter&#039;s room.<br /> The door opened with force and he pulled me inside his room. The moment our hands touched sparks ignited all over my body. I stood in the middle of his room as he closed the door looking at him. I can&#039;t believe it, for a second I doubt my senses. But then I&#039;m forced back to reality.<br /> &quot;Are you my mate?&quot; I whisper not quite sure. But how could I smell him? I have to shift first, only an Alpha from a strong bloodline can find his mate before he shifts and I&#039;m only a beta&#039;s daughter. &quot;I can&#039;t believe it! Hunter&quot; my words are stopped when he grabbed my arm and shook me. &quot;&quot;Are you mad? How could you possibly believe that I would accept you as my mate? You are not suited to be my Luna, you may be strong but other than that you lack in everything. This must be a joke&quot; I heard him shout at me.<br /> I just stood there frozen, trying to comprehend the words that flew out of his mouth. Why Goddess, why? First I find out that he is my mate, a dream come true but at the same time also a nightmare and then he has the nerve to talk to me like that? Before I could form another sentence I hear him say &quot; I Hunter Black future Alpha of the Black Water Pack reject you Alexandra Carter as my mate and Luna of my pack&quot;<br /> Sharp pain courses through me and for a few moments I&#039;m not able to think or speak. I just look at him with pain all over me. He looks pale as he grabs a chair to steady himself. When I feel comfortable to talk again I say the words that every mate dreads to hear &quot;I Alexandra Carter accept your rejection&quot;. I turn toward the door and as I leave his room I glance at him for the last time.<br /> The moment I closed the door of his room I fell to the ground. The pain was just too much. I felt like a part of me was ripped forcefully away. How could this happen? I knew he was mad at me because he blames me for the accident, but he rejected me. What am I going to do now? How can I face him for the rest of my life when I accept my position as his beta for this pack?<br /> I&#039;m not going to lie my first thought was to run away, away from him and the life he so easily rejected. But on second thought I was better than that. No I will not be a pathetic rejected mate for him to make fun of. I was not the first wolf to be rejected, not the last either. I have to be strong,I am strong. I will survive this I know I will.<br /> But something was bugging me. Hunter was two years older than me. He should be able to smell me sooner. He was the future alpha after all. Could he possibly know that I was his mate all this time? That is when I noticed the whining in the back of my head. Then a whisper, barely a voice confirmed my theory He knew. He knew but he doesn&#039;t want us. I reached my room and sat on the bed. &quot;are you my wolf?&quot; I asked but before she could give me an answer I replied for her, &quot;of course you are. Even though I wish I could meet you under different circumstances I&#039;m glad that you are with me now, What is your name?&quot;<br /> I&#039;m Alexia and I was always with you. We are strong Alexandra, we will survive this. He will change his mind you&#039;ll see.		ForFun-105		31	https://facebook.com/61552095643555	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011524	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031126		455		397578973240078	12	1.9081590896025E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428285910608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/sdbem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=fee2f2c2-08d7-4d00-976d-5a8fe0d30de6&lpid=ccc0baa8-4a21-411d-8773-b5ae737d5d4c		1712495308	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435290970_402508622670061_2620000460948818271_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Gh2T_OoQdakAb5ZbNM9&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfCmDGITAt4YDTLg246-80MUerZhzzgPvQBVZdXHQqQu4g&oe=6618E525	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435480844_996257272058868_6790179082362497243_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ctcQlGS8AKgAb7xDdyB&_nc_oc=Adiyp5Zkzzcl4ERfJZa9gfWrS7zouEBdrMH-VDfc8Zu2toNpjo2UNl0CMKNtrcDewTmvYaA2-WprcpME812_zvcc&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfCjBO4LQr20shuLzS2_Ms0EaQvVkVvKDnne49gEDW-CyQ&oe=6618F4F1			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011527	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031126		455		721129410230235		7.6710235533083E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428397190608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 (sciatic nerve pain) vitamin all adults must eat?	What is Causing my Sciatic Nerve to Hurt?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=2a04de9d-6178-4150-81e9-d9fd053e21e0&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712495431	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433960302_1103676464239921_3008043384312825706_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=XRPaPo7o1OMAb5QsLrt&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfAP0DsSHKkmzB3wQjvthJL9GZN6i3lfYLTY6IzZ9yANrw&oe=6618DC21	person_profile	0	Live Smart				0	3	“𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝟏 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬?...𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄!”		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011544	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031126		455		732932868704732	17	3.095095418398E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428240450608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 1 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧?	What is Causing my Sciatic Nerve to Hurt?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/t2bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=d7a9e36f-52c1-4c0f-8320-d63576cfd018&lpid=2b034f08-a6a0-4d9e-a1ea-de7b605792e3		1712495266	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435484120_3823558754632475_302826662368810386_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ts1QVx8LRlkAb6MeszW&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCq-H4n1imuSkoL2ek6PQN711Ff08SlfaKfSvZ4U6jXUg&oe=6618DBE9	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423516521_785606199795377_1784457455879739368_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=PeuZHH5ATsAAb7Xl3ZE&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAbRmtShmQfzVyljnhfBay2_E6LysB5Xr2oH76x34iXNA&oe=6618D76E			0	3	&quot;𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟔𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?&quot;<br /> <br /> Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs…<br /> <br /> Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a &quot;disc bulge&quot; or &quot;disc degeneration&quot;... <br /> <br /> But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60.<br /> <br /> Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required.<br /> <br /> Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011553	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031126		455		847399187400975		4.4161044496758E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428573440608		sciatiease.com	Learn more		NONE	image	sold out at walmart, amazon over 7 times!	sold out at walmart, amazon over 7 times!	https://sciatiease.com/fb/special-2024-2/		1712495606	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436495846_428158996567426_845834243658129347_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HaEWPqGqqCAAb6Q-OvY&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDrbiQbemUpP7VWyzqql3ir0a5pQVxfh_GaBtroh523cw&oe=6618EDFF	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435999881_1819192258568963_1206861073714008545_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2DU6UVZBNpQAb4MSug1&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDu08AK7v36TcUP-BR-HK93qL-5_vIFs-3SatCxPZPndA&oe=6618D5F0			0	3	&quot;𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?&quot; 👇		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011558	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031126		455		832626075368136	27	7.8866788650298E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428589950608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯?	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/sdbem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=fee2f2c2-08d7-4d00-976d-5a8fe0d30de6&lpid=ccc0baa8-4a21-411d-8773-b5ae737d5d4c		1712495636	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435688351_981101583450398_7336515205918981313_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=oZQsbZt899UAb5WmOxD&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfD_gN_tvwl_qN5QPQaDEdg7sRZ5fSCGyE1-EfKff3t45Q&oe=6618FF93	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435589733_955425502648953_1390006784301497679_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ANQpltcQIwsAb4U3KV8&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCc5q5pDuUPr27ydIs0SQ0zYl9Ag2Q6r4FPdv6ODJj72g&oe=6618F9BC			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011565	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031126		455		955017162446547	1	7.2842937615049E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428277800608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemnhsy/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=486b148d-9354-4801-8282-30b5495bdf6c&lpid=0251401c-8522-47ba-beae-9a1d9d044d5e		1712495291	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423675309_918525919755333_5208014808803682816_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=gsJ1S-BXEyIAb5qC45n&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAuC6M4ItxAtSEYH8id1GNHMse1vKBKkCbxkoXECTdqQQ&oe=6618E39E	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435495663_2048161918918121_5542306031605089185_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7ttznj7oXgcAb4RCFvZ&_nc_oc=Adis_K_KsB6jSXFViHI8R2N21ZD1DgtGjheSFCTL87XHtCZiuPTXTyDBwUAFpWecJlM&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCG-_a9pAG2PH9V3xJ1bbd6rM8-GEHbpO-PX71cVoVSPA&oe=6618C97A			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011615	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031126		455		3734517326782993		9.1443616708453E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428372920608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 vitamin at walmart for sciatic nerve pain?	#1 vitamin at walmart for sciatic nerve pain?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestvitvidemnojv48panbest/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=731ba192-3bec-4971-931a-4527ace0a921&lpid=3e7605c3-3cc1-4e96-8659-577eaa9c0b28		1712495392	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434034507_730679445802830_7740870200980127622_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=98cA6yKTA24Ab5gps40&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfD2KdmmLN45I2RFzrTo-Tcsj7bRFoEdbuiuGhKeRPj1wQ&oe=6618D580	person_profile	0	Live Smart				0	3	&quot;𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝟏 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬?&quot; 👇👇		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011678	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031126		455		2677981575710535	2	7.8989840916389E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100169879604430		0	MOYESS			120208847613310755		shop.moyess.com	Shop now		NONE	video	Struggling With Back Pain, Sciatica And Pinched Nerves?	FREE Shipping & 90-Day Results Or Refund Guarantee	http://shop.moyess.com/		1712494612	1.0016987960443E+14	MOYESS	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423715167_1099779801136267_5913547183141387937_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=CxEpVmClFagAb6s9YLY&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC8BSk2LZraLRMXNFsNSkesngOsajQGfF3Ai_JlomfI9w&oe=6618DD70	person_profile	0	MOYESS ™ Official	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423716255_1109073077009267_4221514278548511771_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=CsrtGGEO3oUAb60cfLc&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBIVsjEhD1uB_VLWhhAPn8dGptuHMSFsJ5cCADSW4Bwjw&oe=6618D2BC			0	3	Sciatic nerve, Arthritis, Muscle tension...<br /> How these 3 uninvited companions can be stimulated with our Moyess Total Body Massager<br /> <br /> Shop here &gt;&gt; <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.moyess.com%2F&amp;h=AT2bDNXZPevCEcq-uoOOW0-5SFieana7tBKzvhr5bf9kZK6xVaNeloQMpLXPi0QwCaF8-AHNSmpsFtL49IwQhHLExlJ1OW_2yZ8qlq8l1rFHDQdmUKY4kozjxaUo9T4o0ZfDlD2okCyoPwcTUWcthe6e8YJXZ7qt5Mjx_nyZnEc" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.moyess.com/</a><br /> <br /> EMS Muscle Therapy creates steady electric impulses to the muscle, which has the effect of:<br /> 👉 Relieving muscle tension<br /> 👉 Increasing blood circulation<br /> 👉 Improving strength by flexing and working weakened muscles<br /> <br /> Here is a review from, Elizabeth:<br /> &quot;I had hesitated a couple of weeks before buying this wireless tens unit. Reading the reviews it did seem to be a good product.<br /> <br /> I have it now and it is wonderful. I had been using, for years now, the old type of TENS with wires, really aggravating to use. But this is so simple.<br /> <br /> I had it going within 5 minutes and I loved it. No wires and no one would even guess you have it on ❤️...&quot;<br /> <br /> To support those in need, we are offering free shipping to all orders of any value.<br /> All shipping expenses are on us! 😇<br /> <br /> Shop here &gt;&gt; <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.moyess.com%2F&amp;h=AT0xhW6nIUL4_DAL2fPhE34cmakNwKbd0UwuD1v6dzn4za8Uerlz5ngxi4C5Y7NQHS98-Fc0EhU8bKd9NXlDY-dXUb7Tl8nkJdMBdzcghLfiCyg2clcy9SwIQtvybyZUHan88ZnCLl1oJp953y_bpsKdrnjnpXv37JMGKV-mAWA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.moyess.com/</a>		MOYESS		1242	https://facebook.com/100087957407964	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011681	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031126		455		728003199506209	2	1.52696947782E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	100169879604430		0	MOYESS			120208847614350755		shop.moyess.com	Shop now		NONE	video	The Truth Exposed: Nurse Reveals How To Fix Painful, Swollen Legs	FREE Shipping & 90-Day Results Or Refund Guarantee	https://shop.moyess.com/review-21		1712494678	1.0016987960443E+14	MOYESS	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436360892_1466598567617760_8512539385303187292_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=kCJmdMySH1EAb4Us0Ku&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCBOvc4ShPRhanpANkEefMOH8dTKe4AHDs2lKstUJwiXw&oe=6618DF07	person_profile	0	MOYESS ™ Official	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436785004_797044082482286_8912542888415344658_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nnYGdQFnUQYAb5KQjA2&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAR9TvewIgR1FCQ085vbqDFaMabk0FZHcyybauONBd66A&oe=6618DA16			0	3	If you&#039;re suffering, it&#039;s crucial to take action before it worsens. That&#039;s where the FDA-cleared Moyess Total Foot Massager comes in, using breakthrough technology to alleviate foot pain and swelling by promoting blood circulation and healing damaged tissues.<br /> <br /> All you need is just 10 minutes a day from the comfort of your own home. Within a week or two, you&#039;ll feel more energetic, allowing you to enjoy life again.<br /> <br /> This Podiatrist-designed medical device is highly recommended and naturally eliminates even chronic foot issues without the use of harsh medication. Plus, it comes with FREE Shipping and a 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee, so you&#039;re entirely risk-free.<br /> <br /> ✅ Stimulate blood flow<br /> ✅ Naturally alleviate foot issues<br /> ✅ FDA-Cleared Class II Medical Device<br /> ✅ Designed and recommended by Podiatrists<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t wait any longer. Get your Moyess Total Foot Massager now and experience relief. Click the link to order yours-&gt; <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.moyess.com%2Freview-21&amp;h=AT15sI-aX7sd_tqkxFlOT7qvD8D6uC0AVOTj1Brrd17ezErPCkOIBT2yzFah71zaWXG9ecLgxr5H7LsUdCaAA1dP1QORX9SulYqUffcSjkWBjvAOKTgnp2s65EkoCG0HQFmfwQeIWGHk58Aku9e-G-Uil6Qs5gyhZDgj2gzCVzo" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.moyess.com/review-21</a>		MOYESS		1242	https://facebook.com/100087957407964	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011693	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031126		455		967974554891274		1.1606232884324E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	119507711107214		0	CHNEA			120208397853130416		www.chnea.com	Shop now		NONE	video			https://www.chnea.com/products/neck-stretcher?variation=263		1711963723	1.1950771110721E+14	CHNEA	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434754288_440085038681286_2862859500217397340_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aWSvJ5Rr8ccAb5QkBRL&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB5POKoe03gM8k31hmRZaWQXd4F3kCpmxUkh9eeh6AUsQ&oe=6618F939	person_profile	0	CHNEA	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434735117_640847601843512_7960044325654240163_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=PHoh6uQHDX0Ab7yM27N&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfB4hK0kAkMqo8VYDv_aDLsSH1NkZI5bQdw7TCkBc2RVTg&oe=6618CA68			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA		CHNEA		13	https://facebook.com/100091853707420	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011699	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031126		455		312674898255086	5	1.465251290866E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	103879436110514		0	Mehnetworks			120207984605760035		www.mehnetworks.com	Shop now		NONE	video	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9/5 Reviews +35,000 satisfied customers		https://www.mehnetworks.com/products/ginseng-extract-liquid-30-years-younger		1712479249	1.0387943611051E+14	Mehnetworks	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435535640_421618107120330_412152933765082625_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=wI9QBa4vAS4Ab6uq0oZ&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfByIWYX2OZWeJW0EgLwg5w3DxirOP-nIlcIl4vkZ7-c7A&oe=6618F953	person_profile	0	Mehnetworks	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435457220_949118856753725_8578792690443248987_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aajCbEDwF-sAb7Jx4Ig&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBIuXVCpTZ7J1PB4UfNI4Bk9oUlnLHcpvqEfiLcloQNyg&oe=6618E98F			0	3	✨Use ginseng extract to beautify your skin<br /> 🌿A week of use will give you a different face<br /> 🌟 Unlock Timeless Beauty with Ginseng Extract Anti-Wrinkle Serum! 💎 Rare and luxurious, infused with the power of ginseng for unparalleled rejuvenation.<br /> ✨ Look a decade younger with our potent formula!<br /> Reclaim youthful radiance, no matter your age.<br /> Effortless skincare: just apply after cleansing.<br /> 💖 Embrace beauty at every age.<br /> 🌿 Join countless women and experience the transformative power of ginseng.<br /> ✨ Radiate Confidence, Inside and Out! ✨		Mehnetworks		2136	https://facebook.com/100094231377831	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011701	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031126		455		409619998335707		1.465251290866E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	103879436110514		0	Mehnetworks			120207984605670035		www.mehnetworks.com	Shop now		NONE	video	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9/5 Reviews +35,000 satisfied customers		https://www.mehnetworks.com/products/ginseng-extract-liquid-30-years-younger		1712479220	1.0387943611051E+14	Mehnetworks	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434463802_2164548697221132_8740249281971275274_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5cMi9n_J5aIAb7F_XHL&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCveTR4ASgIhYoAjdRwt7hOg3MYd_yPmi80s5AnCqT6gg&oe=6618FC09	person_profile	0	Mehnetworks	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433969232_8047850318576419_7250141376664730474_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HK3X8QCpBHEAb4KUdJi&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBmrwHND6t4UMnxsxMUvmv_QcZmZlns7f1aMKnKKCKH7Q&oe=6618F333			0	3	✨Use ginseng extract to beautify your skin<br /> 🌿A week of use will give you a different face<br /> 🌟 Unlock Timeless Beauty with Ginseng Extract Anti-Wrinkle Serum! 💎 Rare and luxurious, infused with the power of ginseng for unparalleled rejuvenation.<br /> ✨ Look a decade younger with our potent formula!<br /> Reclaim youthful radiance, no matter your age.<br /> Effortless skincare: just apply after cleansing.<br /> 💖 Embrace beauty at every age.<br /> 🌿 Join countless women and experience the transformative power of ginseng.<br /> ✨ Radiate Confidence, Inside and Out! ✨		Mehnetworks		2136	https://facebook.com/100094231377831	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012193	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031126		455		440571671964271	1	3.5818086032958E+14		1712473200	ig_ads_identity		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	1	103829452809692		0	thezoo.ny			120209143295010092		luisfernandonyc.com	Learn More		NONE	carousel			http://www.luisfernandonyc.com/		1712462388	1.0382945280969E+14	thezoo.ny	https://scontent-hou1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/364045711_1346239962912631_107989351985778275_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s200x200&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3fd06f&_nc_ohc=vdNZ5Ga3ubYAb7d5S4O&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.cdninstagram.com&oh=00_AfDiR95oE1oLeWPAx60sByoHOnWkXAnpq9Htp3AZOySzdQ&oe=6618E160	ig_ads_identity	1	THE ZOO	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435466435_1138635163829730_21862364760117167_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=3dVtE8-vd48Ab5vR8yf&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfA51NFR_pbfqyTjxXoQlMdSqVBI0uljK595VCaTYbh90A&oe=6618D7D9			0	3			thezoo.ny		0	https://www.instagram.com/_u/thezoo.ny	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011714	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		395098030088928		1.7185396786701E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	198138710046835		0	Noah Smith			120210694956430427		renewwellness.online	Watch more		NONE	video	Only 3.6% of People know this method		https://renewwellness.online/methodvision?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium={{adset.name}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.name}}&utm_term={{placement}}&utm_content={{ad.name}}&cmc_adid=fb_{{ad.id}}		1712354822	1.9813871004684E+14	Noah Smith	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435925143_955053573014202_2479397500190613021_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EZ9MQ6REkYYAb6-hw37&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBflsUmRJrJ_jkCSNft86c_Wl_guYiJywDTmZRVSEWbDw&oe=6618D77E	person_profile	0	Noah Smith	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436013401_1836669410131888_113012420096010444_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OB8K7SX2Q3oAb4Yzatx&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAGAPRjpL_xpPBqIUy10sCIPG6aM7YHRXN1-Y7ib9wH2g&oe=6618E709			0	3	Over the years, I realized that my vision was getting worse. Things I used to see clearly were now becoming blurry and strange.<br /> <br /> It was tough to accept this news. I felt unable to see the happy faces of my grandchildren or enjoy the beauty of a beautiful sunset. Sometimes, I felt sad and alone, thinking about the future without being able to see properly.<br /> <br /> But one day, a friend told me about a 7-second trick he learned from a very good eye doctor. I decided to give it a try. Every night, before going to bed, I did this trick.<br /> <br /> To my surprise, my vision started to improve! Things that I used to see blurry became clear again. It was as if a curtain had been lifted from my eyes.<br /> <br /> With time, my vision continued to improve, and I found myself free from the problem that had been tormenting me. I could see my grandchildren&#039;s smiles again and appreciate the world around me like never before.<br /> <br /> Now, when I look back, I remember how this trick changed my life. I am thankful every day for the chance I had to regain my vision.<br /> <br /> If you&#039;re also struggling to see properly, you might want to try this simple trick that helped me so much. Click the &quot;watch now&quot; button to find out how it can help you too.		Noah Smith		298	https://facebook.com/61554534676952	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011725	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		1192753545039383		3.8546729014858E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	189959010861665		0	Nerve Protector			120204507218340442		thespringfieldherald.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Neuropathy Solution: Act Fast!	This free video could vanish any minute. Don't miss your chance for pain-free living.	https://thespringfieldherald.com/rt/nerves/LP3/index.html?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1706591558	1.8995901086166E+14	Nerve Protector	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423717488_947164256919406_6285332111233096823_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=SsX0qYg1MxUAb5m9WYm&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA5infcsKtFlKI31tC2O_HEjGKT0yUiSAvPO6kEc0Zo7Q&oe=6618DC27	person_profile	0	Nerve Protector	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423716981_1067953397633247_8273794520836398885_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2rqHMH40KrgAb738R6F&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDt517i4Timfkjoke7frEYLli3Y0NocGZ2y1uEfzlumtg&oe=6618CCA8			0	3	Walking with neuropathy is like traversing a minefield, never knowing when the next step will bring an explosion of pain. Like stepping on Lego kind of pain.<br /> <br /> For years I leaned on my trusty cane, navigating a world where every step could be a misstep.<br /> <br /> One day my wife (also my rock) was down with the flu, so grocery shopping was on me. <br /> <br /> I shuffled through the store, gripping my cane, focusing on each painful step. Bags in hand, I headed to the car when suddenly, my leg lost all feeling. <br /> <br /> It was as if someone had pulled the plug on my nerves, and I tripped, tumbling to the ground. My groceries spread across the parking lot.<br /> <br /> There I was, sprawled on the pavement, my pride bruised more than my knees. Before I could muster the strength to get up, he appeared—an older gentleman, with a quick and steady stride. <br /> <br /> He extended a hand and helped me up. I was a little taken aback by his strength and firmness of his grip since he looked much older than I was.<br /> <br /> As he helped me gather my scattered groceries, I couldn&#039;t help but express my embarrassment and shock. &quot;I have a bad leg,&quot; I confessed, mentioning my battle with peripheral neuropathy.<br /> <br /> To my surprise, he nodded with understanding. He&#039;d been in the trenches too, having fought cancer multiple times. His victory came with a cost: severe neuropathy from chemotherapy. &quot;I beat cancer,&quot; he said, &quot;but I felt like neuropathy ruined my life.&quot;<br /> <br /> But then he smiled, a smile that spoke of triumph, and he shared his secret weapon—his daughter, a university researcher who couldn&#039;t bear to see her father in pain. <br /> <br /> She had discovered a natural routine that kick-started the regeneration of nerves and banished the pain that had overshadowed his life.<br /> <br /> Back home, I recounted the story to my wife. She saw the spark of hope in my eyes and gently said, &quot;Why not try it? There&#039;s nothing to lose.&quot; Her encouragement was all I needed.<br /> <br /> I took the leap and followed the routine religiously. Within two weeks, the change was undeniable. <br /> <br /> The pain that constantly lingered began to subside. <br /> <br /> Within 12 weeks I was back—swinging on the golf course, laughing as I played a full 18 holes, for the first time in years.<br /> <br /> So here I am, sharing this not just as my story, but as a beacon of hope for anyone with neuropathy. There&#039;s a way out of the pain, and it&#039;s natural, simple, and most of all, effective.<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t just take my word for it. Click the link below, learn about the routine that gave me back my life, and see if it&#039;s the answer you&#039;ve been searching for too.		Nerve Protector		46	https://facebook.com/61553994156274	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011739	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		398742679776190	1	7.4220546678754E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100458418740759		0	Pocket FM			120208267435650581		play.google.com	Install Now		NONE	dco	To find out, listen to the audioseries 'The Mech Touch' (FREE for a limited period of time) Click on the link below to download the PocketFM app, now!	{{product.description}}	http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radio.pocketfm		1712480258	1.0045841874076E+14	Pocket FM	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422461471_419236827393915_7868076334276859079_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=A1tMG-mwbc4Ab5Oas1e&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDRoJ0R3A4MzEtIOlVXaJhnMTU3bo2kGc47px2kcZmxyg&oe=6618E670	person_profile	0	Pocket FM Dramas	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422565096_397332106565594_3980298301251982712_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ethE0ap5ZfwAb4Fi8_p&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA75-iJt4H5vuOlyPBJlkuNfzgG3ELfBPedMupTt9hPdA&oe=6618FE1B			0	3	Ves's father, a hero mech pilot goes missing and is accused of treason. Ves builds a mech to find him and learns the shocking truth of who is betraying their family!		Pocket FM		60011	https://facebook.com/pocketfmusa	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011755	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		1198203258020947	4	4.0709054206775E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	105821608927535		0	Bride Living - Magazine Page 3			120207244900150451		brideliving.com	Learn more		NONE	image	40+ Absurd, Awkward, And Embarrassing First Date Stories	First dates aren’t easy. In fact, they can be pretty nerve-wracking. It’s often your first — or only — chance to make an impression on someone you’d potentially want to spend years of your life with. And if you really like that person, you’d practically do everything to make them like yo...	https://brideliving.com/bljimmydate/		1712478549	1.0582160892754E+14	Bride Living - Magazine Page 3	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435678786_972924017555474_8882758616673389152_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZZ4lOigKe2gAb6YOB83&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBwhPihj1JiE3t-8fLiguIIanOwjeYxYbIQq0tE10-N6w&oe=6618D6CF	person_profile	0					0	3	Jimmy Fallon’s audience showed bad dates can turn into hilarious stories. They’re like rom-com movies gone bad in real life. Here are some of our favorite #worstfirstdate replies.		Bride Living - Magazine Page 3		586	https://facebook.com/100084903412937	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011754	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		406257908818065	1	1.1708906876138E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100458418740759		0	Pocket FM			120208266699640581		play.google.com	Install Now		NONE	dco	To find out, listen to the audioseries 'The Mech Touch' (FREE for a limited period of time) Click on the link below to download the PocketFM app, now!	{{product.description}}	http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radio.pocketfm		1712479098	1.0045841874076E+14	Pocket FM	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434682117_793867778863079_4602292393245358028_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=d7p8VgdL0jsAb6lnoQT&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDsf5GuYKL5_jwbYWPqd513G2svBO2WVjh0t8xIUCRe5w&oe=6618CC62	person_profile	0	Pocket FM Dramas	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434671176_997532865310857_9195514891474063464_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nJ8kr1w0vjMAb4SNwI8&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfC6cR8D6BJFtme71HxqVJ8FWaQgaJ58cWUyfwCCuEG2ig&oe=6618EDA7			0	3	Ves's father, a hero mech pilot goes missing and is accused of treason. Ves builds a mech to find him and learns the shocking truth of who is betraying their family!		Pocket FM		60011	https://facebook.com/pocketfmusa	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011753	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		406257908818065	1	1.1708906876138E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100458418740759		0	Pocket FM			120208266699640581		play.google.com	Install Now		NONE	dco	To find out, listen to the audioseries 'The Mech Touch' (FREE for a limited period of time) Click on the link below to download the PocketFM app, now!	{{product.description}}	http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radio.pocketfm		1712479098	1.0045841874076E+14	Pocket FM	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434682117_793867778863079_4602292393245358028_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=d7p8VgdL0jsAb6lnoQT&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDsf5GuYKL5_jwbYWPqd513G2svBO2WVjh0t8xIUCRe5w&oe=6618CC62	person_profile	0	Pocket FM Dramas	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434671176_997532865310857_9195514891474063464_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nJ8kr1w0vjMAb4SNwI8&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfC6cR8D6BJFtme71HxqVJ8FWaQgaJ58cWUyfwCCuEG2ig&oe=6618EDA7			0	3	Ves's father, a hero mech pilot goes missing and is accused of treason. Ves builds a mech to find him and learns the shocking truth of who is betraying their family!		Pocket FM		60011	https://facebook.com/pocketfmusa	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011758	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		927486119171048		2.2379695498683E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	146438712035078		0	Katherine Heigl			120208078246380243		caninesuperfoods.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Superfood Complete: Nose to Tail Nutrition for a Healthier Dog		http://lnk.to/BadlandsSurvey		1712477276	1.4643871203508E+14	Katherine Heigl	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435471724_1085288149437907_5019377510715097288_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=w7tCqcj52SoAb5c-obG&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAMxeVCZhzSbs7A0NoE3n6T74WkuEqj0Dfk-Km6GTNqBA&oe=6618FC59	person_profile	0					0	3	🐶 When is a dog &quot;old&quot;?<br /> Actress &amp; dog activist, Katherine Heigl, reveals the answer. <br /> <br /> She&#039;s also sharing how to care for your dog NOW in order to protect their immunity, joints, digestion &amp; energy levels for their later years. <br /> <br /> Watch more now to get the keys to a healthier dog &amp; how Superfood Complete can help 👉 <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flnk.to%2FBadlandsSurvey&amp;h=AT3Zqe-quTRxYprKrBIw6dkGyWgYgXXcm9xzlT1nMufMgdeBiZcGhPShHfFnbE3wTyjQ84uJK8aY388WcIIEij5h8p0-c_04anuJZJuY9JtSnwi7018u0Z4AZhl6R6s4TyhiU6kxApbH_ys_gAS3l82w-CGzgkv_ixJWDOhaRtw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">lnk.to/BadlandsSurvey</a>		Katherine Heigl		4876689	https://facebook.com/KatieHeigl	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011761	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		403210052665169	1	1.1853483995148E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	102091152530711		0	Zealangel-Etsy			120212670457170059		www.zealangel.com	Shop now		NONE	video			https://www.zealangel.com/products/aerosolry-breathlace?variant=113154		1711783566	1.0209115253071E+14	Zealangel-Etsy	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433273342_1274886660134175_6509951454158343023_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aNRI33jhQ1sAb4Ulffr&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC8WIPqV7jF-rGdhyOcpmLoL-y76QYK3ShdAaZW0IYHUg&oe=6618CB8D	person_profile	0	Danielle Magowan	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433122853_382815861343808_5036650780550321055_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=XzGsCr06BfAAb6qO6cB&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDvvbe_wbX7Uzmz_EeZsME8osgKWroJAx0z9Z1hSzR6BA&oe=6618E5FE			0	3	Quit smoking whistle helps you say goodbye to e-cigarettes and cigarettes, get closer to your family😊, and quit smoking easily. Suitable for use on airplanes, trains🌱🚭, and other situations.🛒<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ft.site%2F3VzN4o3&amp;h=AT2SpXxRUyajC_QzOV7epvePjO-KaG_P5Dq1VtIjpHptE1AJib5LazuCBwfCoeqQpTWe-6dB6N-_kuSjDjFBYKdXpwrx51gq2ehl4D82L19Gi4AFbzqkKlAA1Bt5IJilHLYApT8ahVsYu2b9jF-8btXVAvhrlVCG1unBZeBaEfo" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://t.site/3VzN4o3</a>		Zealangel-Etsy		1195	https://facebook.com/100083231744152	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011767	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		1199797631043952				1712473200	regular_page		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	1	262046344660921		0	Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau			120200959600870547		offer.wausaubackpain.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	NEW: Breakthrough Nerve Damage Treatment		https://offer.wausaubackpain.com/nerve-pain		1699937841	2.6204634466092E+14	Spinal Aid and Wausau Weight Loss	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/402195861_204715769333226_3109904056747053574_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=41eC4xfT5LkAb4Mawdr&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBi2R1Tg8jroXxfy63x7GUiJ5pkiOG0LpNSiBhkuR9uLQ&oe=6618EB06	person_profile	0	Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau &	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/402438492_250668884665677_4522576082435348420_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=hHXYuxyRzSkAb4-v8Dt&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA8fHEWEdkvqpgp4aIAZkBE6cm8hQjpgc4biOLjykyWQg&oe=6618E624			0	3	⚠️ Attention Wausau ⚠️ Breakthrough treatment for chronic NERVE DAMAGE is now available. This month we're opening up 25 FREE appointments for a Nerve Screening! It's time to stop covering up symptoms and get to the root cause of the pain! Click this link to claim your spot 👉👉👉 https://offer.wausaubackpain.com/nerve-pain		Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau		454	https://facebook.com/wausauspinalaid	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011768	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		1199797631043952				1712473200	regular_page		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	1	262046344660921		0	Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau			120200959600870547		offer.wausaubackpain.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	NEW: Breakthrough Nerve Damage Treatment		https://offer.wausaubackpain.com/nerve-pain		1699937841	2.6204634466092E+14	Spinal Aid and Wausau Weight Loss	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/402195861_204715769333226_3109904056747053574_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=41eC4xfT5LkAb4Mawdr&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBi2R1Tg8jroXxfy63x7GUiJ5pkiOG0LpNSiBhkuR9uLQ&oe=6618EB06	person_profile	0	Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau &	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/402438492_250668884665677_4522576082435348420_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=hHXYuxyRzSkAb4-v8Dt&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA8fHEWEdkvqpgp4aIAZkBE6cm8hQjpgc4biOLjykyWQg&oe=6618E624			0	3	⚠️ Attention Wausau ⚠️ Breakthrough treatment for chronic NERVE DAMAGE is now available. This month we're opening up 25 FREE appointments for a Nerve Screening! It's time to stop covering up symptoms and get to the root cause of the pain! Click this link to claim your spot 👉👉👉 https://offer.wausaubackpain.com/nerve-pain		Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau		454	https://facebook.com/wausauspinalaid	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011770	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		7323237394459493				1712473200	regular_page		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	1	262046344660921		0	Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau			120200959600830547		offer.wausaubackpain.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	NEW: Breakthrough Nerve Damage Treatment		https://offer.wausaubackpain.com/nerve-pain		1699937842	2.6204634466092E+14	Spinal Aid and Wausau Weight Loss	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/402307678_1003275380780373_2700256406446247660_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=8DHMAneb4_4Ab4ice9d&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAkKGEUU-3Q8DiGkpFnmzc5UyNX5OtCas-gC5NO45mPDg&oe=6618E838	person_profile	0	Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau &	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/401083188_800057338543521_1634455427240355525_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eawPulpPpcoAb5tOlkR&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBrAb_LDYgN3eleVfHrd6EMyLOAvgdWQRd_-x1ko-07GQ&oe=6618D281			0	3	⚠️ Attention Wausau ⚠️ Breakthrough treatment for chronic NERVE DAMAGE is now available. This month we're opening up 25 FREE appointments for a Nerve Screening! It's time to stop covering up symptoms and get to the root cause of the pain! Click this link to claim your spot 👉👉👉 https://offer.wausaubackpain.com/nerve-pain		Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau		454	https://facebook.com/wausauspinalaid	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011772	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		7323237394459493				1712473200	regular_page		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	1	262046344660921		0	Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau			120200959600830547		offer.wausaubackpain.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	NEW: Breakthrough Nerve Damage Treatment		https://offer.wausaubackpain.com/nerve-pain		1699937842	2.6204634466092E+14	Spinal Aid and Wausau Weight Loss	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/402307678_1003275380780373_2700256406446247660_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=8DHMAneb4_4Ab4ice9d&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAkKGEUU-3Q8DiGkpFnmzc5UyNX5OtCas-gC5NO45mPDg&oe=6618E838	person_profile	0	Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau &	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/401083188_800057338543521_1634455427240355525_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eawPulpPpcoAb5tOlkR&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBrAb_LDYgN3eleVfHrd6EMyLOAvgdWQRd_-x1ko-07GQ&oe=6618D281			0	3	⚠️ Attention Wausau ⚠️ Breakthrough treatment for chronic NERVE DAMAGE is now available. This month we're opening up 25 FREE appointments for a Nerve Screening! It's time to stop covering up symptoms and get to the root cause of the pain! Click this link to claim your spot 👉👉👉 https://offer.wausaubackpain.com/nerve-pain		Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau		454	https://facebook.com/wausauspinalaid	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011773	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		7323237394459493				1712473200	regular_page		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	1	262046344660921		0	Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau			120200959600830547		offer.wausaubackpain.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	NEW: Breakthrough Nerve Damage Treatment		https://offer.wausaubackpain.com/nerve-pain		1699937842	2.6204634466092E+14	Spinal Aid and Wausau Weight Loss	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/402307678_1003275380780373_2700256406446247660_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=8DHMAneb4_4Ab4ice9d&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAkKGEUU-3Q8DiGkpFnmzc5UyNX5OtCas-gC5NO45mPDg&oe=6618E838	person_profile	0	Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau &	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/401083188_800057338543521_1634455427240355525_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eawPulpPpcoAb5tOlkR&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBrAb_LDYgN3eleVfHrd6EMyLOAvgdWQRd_-x1ko-07GQ&oe=6618D281			0	3	⚠️ Attention Wausau ⚠️ Breakthrough treatment for chronic NERVE DAMAGE is now available. This month we're opening up 25 FREE appointments for a Nerve Screening! It's time to stop covering up symptoms and get to the root cause of the pain! Click this link to claim your spot 👉👉👉 https://offer.wausaubackpain.com/nerve-pain		Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau		454	https://facebook.com/wausauspinalaid	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011777	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		1473577513564780	1	6.8600595507569E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	1050287301700917		0	Lockley & Ashmore			6561330129908		instagram.com	Visit Instagram profile		NONE	video			http://instagram.com/lockley.and.ashmore		1712476560	1.0502873017009E+15	Lockley & Ashmore	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436007241_2434561253380782_1713840616349282179_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=kPLXxhloeY8Ab4oq014&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAatxILhMzBWsM6CKg0EjbjAuAMqEIq3Cfzq6rd4qCrUA&oe=6618CDEF	person_profile	0	Lockley & Ashmore	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436514586_804238841560987_7993563356818886375_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mVgqTGMTAcUAb64DW3Q&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDDuFrMzJYpN7BGgCNAg8af-GLkj_-oSoAwTqaROmcqng&oe=6618E0E6			0	3	Some of our most popular designs we have had the pleasure of hand engraving for our lovely and kind clients last year!<br /> <br /> Thank you to all of those who have put their trust in us and for appreciating this dying skill of engraving rings by hand.<br /> <br /> It can be &quot;nerve wracking&quot; ordering such precious items online, therefore if you ever unsure, please always ask questions before ordering, read reviews, read the item detail information, ask again - we would rather answer to your &quot;many&quot; questions than have you worry.<br /> <br /> For more information on our ring designs please visit our LockleyAndAshmore shop on<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flockleyandashmore.etsy.com%2F&amp;h=AT0V4ImZerniqfdurTrMfh4nzpwkD92q3SgLK4fFYYdn0a6DlC6XqqP0zMxodnCnobpHWKHqaFGNd76E_sVaCdXhPr4Sn4xIq7PyZa_0xs9HWYDWY-UTz4uusC_9KgPqJrSrPZxbSCcP_jJGBD_sBDmf0kEw1eNzNR4OyqCBhNM" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://lockleyandashmore.etsy.com/</a><br /> <br /> #weddingrings #weddingbands #uniquejewelry #handengraved #commitment #promise #statementrings #platinumrings #whitegoldrings #ringsforwomen #lockleyandashmore #love #southyorkshire #ukmade #scrolls #antiquestylering #ringsformen #setofrings #hisandhersrings #wedding #unique #lockleyandashmore #fyp		Lockley & Ashmore		273	https://facebook.com/lockandash	0		VIEW_INSTAGRAM_PROFILE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011775	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		435663265526402	4	3.7327633506634E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	146438712035078		0	Katherine Heigl			120207268471760243		caninesuperfoods.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Superfood Complete: Nose to Tail Nutrition for a Healthier Dog		http://lnk.to/BadlandsSurvey		1710842309	1.4643871203508E+14	Katherine Heigl	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432613607_921147312829616_1184387744829069784_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=6SoSJC6Mw-IAb5Z57Nq&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCZGeomMWqw8jwev3m14ZRT5N-72zR-y99DJI7Dp4Zmsw&oe=6618CD98	person_profile	0	Katherine Heigl	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433123999_2523654414486984_4154096682423615450_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=wSvdihB4OLcAb5FxNPx&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBfAqSjIXdCfKDqcg_lk7HvJ_p9OWJewSQzLgRDEpDGdg&oe=6618F19B			0	3	🚨 WARNING: If your dog food contains these ingredients, WATCH OUT! 🚨<br /> <br /> It&#039;s a pet parent&#039;s WORST nightmare: discovering that the food you&#039;ve been giving your beloved fur baby is packed with FILLERS, harmful artificial PRESERVATIVES, and sneaky sweeteners. <br /> <br /> But that&#039;s not even the worst part…<br /> <br /> Some of these ingredients wouldn&#039;t even PASS health and sanitation checks if they were meant for human consumption! 😱<br /> <br /> But before you panic, there&#039;s a beacon of hope!<br /> <br /> Katherine Heigl is on a mission to EXPOSE the dark secrets of the dog food industry. She&#039;s pulling back the curtain to reveal the truth about what&#039;s really in that generic kibble. <br /> <br /> And the best part? <br /> <br /> She&#039;s also sharing a list of foods that aren&#039;t just safe but are EXTREMELY beneficial for your dog&#039;s health and well-being. 🐶❤️<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t leave your dog&#039;s health to chance. Watch now! 👉 <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flnk.to%2FBadlandsSurvey&amp;h=AT1Vojv6mVaKM8Rnr6aDf2KP4BxiyT9LJ7Md9iXHhqtatTZTMuOOAfNTMULQe9k2zUbgxb4G4TUVJk0S7Csj1ttEojrTq4LAMwoyFEb8NtEk5YAGreD5LTAphfjJi7q70Z75-AMQft07rf0GGnERI8cTH9c6tp7rHKRkyl2AWEQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">lnk.to/BadlandsSurvey</a>		Katherine Heigl		4876689	https://facebook.com/KatieHeigl	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011776	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031126		455		800428518089053	10	2.1828045554002E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	146438712035078		0	Katherine Heigl			120207632629350243		caninesuperfoods.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Superfood Complete: Nose to Tail Nutrition for a Healthier Dog		http://lnk.to/BadlandsSurvey		1711528641	1.4643871203508E+14	Katherine Heigl	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434263877_1486931048569455_6626364281241391849_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=S5vglYcFEs4Ab5q0l9B&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAz7BxlpCZEUHvQYrtSbBb3WexOxqcARCy64mmXooFl_A&oe=6618D258	person_profile	0	Katherine Heigl	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434264234_1126201862138628_9045758009508190847_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=uYBS0LFAfqcAb5C0gkB&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAjueDvNadtojbjXq9sJ5tRakgkf_d_FcYjNvNawZRU-w&oe=6618F413			0	3	🐶 When is a dog &quot;old&quot;?<br /> Actress &amp; dog activist, Katherine Heigl, reveals the answer. <br /> <br /> She&#039;s also sharing how to care for your dog NOW in order to protect their immunity, joints, digestion &amp; energy levels for their later years. <br /> <br /> Watch more now to get the keys to a healthier dog &amp; how Superfood Complete can help 👉 <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flnk.to%2FBadlandsSurvey&amp;h=AT2YswbXl06qt_Z3-d0FYLuGwwUC7bElhOd2ydBn8YrEj9ZFc1613kZWpytd3Fw7lfveD9uamTpYZ0EB4HzwkN1h6kCLiTtxFpBN_kNy-5SSNSk0NjaexNEETUGpMBAD7g-A7o2hLVJZtoVl3k6XQ5SX5kcUg28OWvBHnB7w6Y8" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">lnk.to/BadlandsSurvey</a>		Katherine Heigl		4876689	https://facebook.com/KatieHeigl	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011786	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		390071417192147		1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173749900486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440685	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435399828_437359015486189_6219854783106638407_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pwqi56SHdk0Ab7hrz9u&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCTXWEhGSqGnw1xClxLKq20rKDUPF432R4dP8fNFFWNxA&oe=6618E9A0	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435399802_1820041305164856_5414025689707953471_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KZOFo03mBJYAb57g2mM&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA_J5UIaadr-qyU9vrzolWSMPGfP4m17LlWSlaysdPbeg&oe=6618EF53			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011785	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		275178919013538	15	1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173763840486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440690	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435889203_336188739465189_1078582006525677854_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=zd5fotfkkagAb6RMyyu&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBS50cVY7irdw4odt6KYMhKx2yBtUGMMXXvArTNU6Qeyw&oe=6618FB1B	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435422248_733269155668945_892403495599740731_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=814PSud7KaoAb6gIfS7&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDxtxg3_P_e865V0zQxR2EVR78jpWHqCCJmHoQQ3GXuXA&oe=6618D4D2			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011787	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		392677296900705	16	4.4379386474806E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173815120486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440718	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435302099_1229364451359117_5875719439166753668_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jBWZTyoNM1QAb4QRVn_&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCPk5i_A-7GEdR9XwuYTPXleCpw7fI-sRPRcTSoY8UK1A&oe=6618CA1E	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435460701_416831337631123_3184153584038616639_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=it40LSnHhdUAb6G2wEf&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC5dTF6b6PXG_CjLeqs6vdOtyIXgxaqX_179Jq27sRSzA&oe=6618EA23			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011794	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		955717099241355		4.4379386474806E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173750550486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440687	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434152759_791207942529771_8249001725741448933_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=S3oWtpaFdvAAb72e9qL&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBXVQXNl8wJJf0DXCp5IKidlSWSzX97tyawGZkPzOIE0A&oe=6618D2DD	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434467007_1485277702368558_4962915378268017620_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=raO0qGxwmsMAb6gDUj6&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfArDr2JYa6t7HbauE83m53AQaFk73GPIN5aMbHyO3Ha5w&oe=6618F2C3			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011808	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		922146942987651		1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173733900486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440662	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435467239_1083878519499406_2559929344853879850_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4HRXyzbKnosAb5hPw9y&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCTt970MCBvMG_A6Cs4EIMRah97G7fuJQsIw9KZLujlww&oe=6618D202	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435417122_982679976814254_3025141232784029329_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pNJhQ8rBvksAb6gZmxF&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCnF2moZfus0BU86xLnj7GeQ0jy2wakGvuN5eBwt9ZCHw&oe=6618D070			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011809	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		941515837385597		1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173782910486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440704	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434449924_7078501942258899_4686917768624569105_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=SICJw8_CENUAb5LyJm7&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCMNQtwzViLzyDcB7t50566eyp5E-f0p3bpzSb_gbjb1A&oe=6618D8D6	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433916453_937111391122333_386371049133104125_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aoiJQmjnC3YAb6omcdy&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAg79N0cWfLonjmb7eYqV_S2Uz9ujS1mTWSzQ6zlkWC0A&oe=6618F1B1			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011805	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		762406072691935		1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173723100486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440649	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434461272_965044405155060_8192936988533112280_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=N3KxBS09XuwAb5VJmV0&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAAO0TrHqr8n3kqHZ03j0NVrw_9dKy0qhs5VvHGLTR7fQ&oe=6618FECB	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434411765_924592506338477_1240612981309565036_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=j5bYvFsyUTcAb6pFRki&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCrgJfL6EzciqidP7lduWREypGnKtzN05HC6c7zH6sDcA&oe=6618F034			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011815	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		3659018934372604		1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173717870486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440638	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436499954_298091816645863_6315170026384026229_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=GdXy5Y7x-2UAb7FSuXu&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCpI2j5UYOWCiYDai4GsWFWQ7-unygmLgrNpTta-7upgg&oe=6618E466	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436430119_25310233305257891_4678211536702800890_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-L7lJtd4_z4Ab74KUqG&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfA2QdSPenDNDAmk0uUned1TQOHh9iPURIgFvZSlF-vE_A&oe=6618FE5C			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011820	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		282842774765636	3	3.8970139402627E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456141680566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434731	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434028863_1588589868571760_7822482728589108121_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=sAv8yas4kX8Ab6eKSuc&_nc_oc=Adip6LaF--T9gM6zHIfNO33nLO7ClsiqG69MBk3-pOZrZcFReapRacyhSbmXNqu6XbE9KX5RpecjU0qHyR271Hg0&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDJbeYV3vbwLWwWaj0TK0eBuXYpZN229Sycc2NJ_5EwBQ&oe=6618DDDB	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434056778_285972667881038_7638124478788927831_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=JnY4OvX88OIAb5QNuXb&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBZtgUfEzYe2nHHQQMrLzc7-w5u_WNSo_-cQCm7AbN7uw&oe=6618EF76			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012046	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/7/25, 12:44 PM	1712526163	1749318272		455		7904449336232685		4.169990543126E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	104238192067446		0	Fox'oclock			120207733960530781		beautifultrendstoday.com	Learn more		NONE	image	24+ Tattoo Fails That Can't Be Unseen	So, you have finally decided to do it! You have gotten your nerve up and you have found your way to the tattoo shop. You sit in the waiting room eagerly nervous to get in that chair for your very first tattoo. But wait, what are you going to get inked? You freeze for a moment rummaging through your....	https://beautifultrendstoday.com/shop-below-chair-gg-ext/		1712463269	1.0423819206745E+14	Fox'oclock	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435957522_943418077287434_1379196403241390133_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=udBbxOl80h4Ab7SmxzK&_nc_oc=Adjer4I0ju6voHiA3zAXd_fEdeMYIS5xKMlg4KCze2HL-2niNQR4iaSojcOwtpS_EKBqQpnWn3akkW6zmQG5V2_5&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfC2J3xZby2F3fQHUKOoolIM8gTmia5wblSUFN1J58EaTA&oe=6618D2AE	person_profile	0					0	3	Pixar movie fans who tattooed their favorite Pixar characters		Fox'oclock		3304	https://facebook.com/100076064792214	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011821	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		282842774765636	3	3.8970139402627E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456141680566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434731	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434028863_1588589868571760_7822482728589108121_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=sAv8yas4kX8Ab6eKSuc&_nc_oc=Adip6LaF--T9gM6zHIfNO33nLO7ClsiqG69MBk3-pOZrZcFReapRacyhSbmXNqu6XbE9KX5RpecjU0qHyR271Hg0&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDJbeYV3vbwLWwWaj0TK0eBuXYpZN229Sycc2NJ_5EwBQ&oe=6618DDDB	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434056778_285972667881038_7638124478788927831_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=JnY4OvX88OIAb5QNuXb&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBZtgUfEzYe2nHHQQMrLzc7-w5u_WNSo_-cQCm7AbN7uw&oe=6618EF76			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011822	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		282842774765636	3	3.8970139402627E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456141680566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434731	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434028863_1588589868571760_7822482728589108121_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=sAv8yas4kX8Ab6eKSuc&_nc_oc=Adip6LaF--T9gM6zHIfNO33nLO7ClsiqG69MBk3-pOZrZcFReapRacyhSbmXNqu6XbE9KX5RpecjU0qHyR271Hg0&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDJbeYV3vbwLWwWaj0TK0eBuXYpZN229Sycc2NJ_5EwBQ&oe=6618DDDB	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434056778_285972667881038_7638124478788927831_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=JnY4OvX88OIAb5QNuXb&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBZtgUfEzYe2nHHQQMrLzc7-w5u_WNSo_-cQCm7AbN7uw&oe=6618EF76			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012047	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031126		455		360883436295914		4.169990543126E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	104238192067446		0	Fox'oclock			120208246381910084		graduatez.com	Learn more		NONE	image	24+ Tattoo Fails That Can't Be Unseen	So, you have finally decided to do it! You have gotten your nerve up and you have found your way to the tattoo shop. You sit in the waiting room eagerly nervous to get in that chair for your very first tattoo. But wait, what are you going to get inked? You freeze for a moment rummaging through your....	https://graduatez.com/shop-below-chair-gg/		1712453970	1.0423819206745E+14	Fox'oclock	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436467788_362081399487047_3608722724986475031_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Sx1NEyzPJFMAb6lSBTL&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDO1ofsbsL5ryIZqxZIBJMJr_AXsctKhs9Qia-GK4Nd0g&oe=6618EE59	person_profile	0					0	3	Pixar movie fans who tattooed their favorite Pixar characters		Fox'oclock		3304	https://facebook.com/100076064792214	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012143	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031126		455		1177374233637979		1.1098120268326E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991866570556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436066	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436330597_290550197422154_3772062625102610796_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ej9moJq9u80Ab7Ci4UP&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfApopxZ5fGl53uLliZN2ehYEATtHXS01wvrxe9wkJL9kA&oe=6618FE30	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435994996_7648115731885353_287928428182692597_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=D2gtTqzIsHwAb6EMwsc&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBJ4xJ9-Qn2vxArQVrmdmGblNkMS2tIFjGdsgJDc6BsHA&oe=6618D1FC			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011829	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		302026132765209	3	8.3574763171526E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456157480566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434814	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435961501_388943217354705_2695480140332180333_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OKJnaTX-ZDoAb7sFfXo&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCDKo26on6gT-_mY9EGyRqAYsULbKZ3FagDoTjFCfadGw&oe=6618CB53	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436772111_3403816256582523_3647315962710397077_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZPPlCAVo6LoAb5mbMZh&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBce96_0crtRjIaMOfZXVxloec4emTo-2T5wxYeYSOsag&oe=6618E8BC			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011832	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		395632406705393		8.3574763171526E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456148480566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434807	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435533478_1634430917294966_8027820944133883132_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_87v47onDYcAb7YP-ue&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDUHjCxXmI01U6DfLaKKAplwKT2WvyBCfvqx6LheSIitA&oe=6618CABA	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435460401_651675607092164_8005559294424656202_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_tYCZkppKYYAb6fvO4J&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDy35Ilcw1xl0i-Z6f8_4UAe3d1PTAD6ZA-zeElF3agow&oe=6618D13F			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011836	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031126		455		442715598315171		8.3574763171526E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456148540566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434803	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436783026_2540658232772698_2083856808880072259_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=T2jth9l6Tv8Ab4zXDfB&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBR_KzU4o8Qz9dRjYlV1r8ERAQbevCQ7QXSXfL5NMskHQ&oe=6618DCA8	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435926025_725253559805818_3585229347998802202_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5BwJl-e96GIAb4NDsIv&_nc_oc=Adh2FkHYXmnru1VKAr-Kcv_enKfl1JPoY9qwYEi6_zynQhX3aSzczudLFYpaMbDfT8o&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAPC_4jAZAjkNqjDpp4NN5HFZlLFaSgx-wqSYiVKquR5w&oe=6618D46C			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011842	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031126		455		330276306737276	3	1.1898126853576E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456134380566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434634	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434424662_406451962327874_1295570138616565660_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=bYIQbm2PPxYAb5lH-J7&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCpfnLIjxZAXiDKqY8y34S4ZdUH30j0hDYLStpXiNrhWA&oe=6618EA31	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434423337_1083134536278552_5784243365242534651_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eBpKVYXvPWsAb6UaVro&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB4rHI_cAHx73-KQV4NI1z9GleKO0tlulqrC2EgtR0kRA&oe=6618D2B0			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011847	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031126		455		431808889388049		1.1898126853576E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456143530566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434640	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435180521_829330475698237_5190419463358362705_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LPplsF4hw-UAb6p3woO&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBuTg3BQOcnKeBpiiFyiZrOQxi9yRli2y915rWc9EXMRg&oe=6618E54E	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435195356_971142017863559_5966607984876858642_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=NyCjdTq5pzcAb4Tsnm4&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBVP-6va3LxnpTbxNLQirC44zLeM-F1NFMtmMLWzMSfbQ&oe=6618FA94			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011863	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031126		455		403837318941150	3	1.8812234689817E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120207252025720373		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/back-belt		1710787765	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431486379_1807330053023981_6973648150571870373_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=0j4XPBz57WUAb6EF3fz&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCItET_K1tlYKA_B3UajGA_GEcFjnyTJzs8U2W05XBPPA&oe=6618FFA3	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433926332_1813230609150272_8448478640643020545_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QrwJaz3Jft0Ab7e3QaU&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDTUDXst0qkW4gV-eT-P1o5MPtaPagSN9lfPd8K2O4fkQ&oe=6618D0B4			0	3	&quot;Back feels so much better immediately upon putting it on. Tighten it up and keep it on a few hours. It makes a huge difference in my day and in my life. Can&#039;t say enough good things about it. Just GREAT&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Catherine H. USA<br /> <br /> Fix your sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fbelt&amp;h=AT0I77qYTIJHeGzJ67oHllKQVwgts4_6hSEr2DwK0NhHqu51dpHLE-sIHxr7PAjIw1_lECvtUkKVet6I7auWi8Wl49kr-lpKohkQAh2P7R0auL09_VqLVKygUbfYmhE4iRl-ic_NgfEXv77rT_VC7g" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/belt</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012094	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031126		455		767080365516655	15	1.3757439531383E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	259519097238249		0	Revoget			120212614272040386		revoget.com	Shop now		NONE	video	No More Hip Pain!	FREE Shipping on Every Order – No Minimum Purchase Required!	https://revoget.com/products/improved-leg-pillow		1711410138	2.5951909723825E+14	Revoget	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434160080_2443306065867490_8608451275503261873_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yl-ke0FJxvgAb7kDUB8&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBSIYBQ55yuuW3AhQFH9aoOulkIXfgcwe0Lqk8CyM3HcQ&oe=6618DFC8	person_profile	0	Revoget	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434397486_335533122363905_8416682920748725756_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9wXdTvnVybIAb6WwA9A&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBAOVxbwtAxGkiV5c0zmaaIspNS8lloIvwji6lGuGFx_w&oe=6618E563			0	3	&quot;This pillow saved my Hips and Lower Back 🥰&quot;<br /> <br /> Side sleeping without proper support can cause misalignment of the spine, leading to sharp pain in the hips, lower back, and legs.<br /> <br /> If left untreated, it can lead to more serious issues like sciatic nerve damage, chronic pain, and, in the worst scenario - high-risk surgery.<br /> <br /> It’s important to do something before it becomes irreversible…😞<br /> <br /> That’s why a top physical therapist developed the Revoget Pillow.<br /> <br /> ✅ The Revoget Alignment Pillow is designed to:<br /> ➡️ Relieve hip, lower back &amp; sciatica pain<br /> ➡️ Prevent painful bone-on-bone rubbing<br /> ➡️ Align the spine ALL night<br /> <br /> Why not just use a ‘regular’ pillow? Two reasons:<br /> <br /> 1. A regular pillow provides some relief, but it usually won’t stay in place during your night.<br /> 2. More importantly; regular pillows are designed to support your head/neck, and not your hips, legs, or knees.<br /> <br /> The Revoget Pillow includes a soft elastic strap and is designed to fit between the legs.<br /> <br /> Within just a few days of use, you’ll get back to uninterrupted nights and enjoying life free of pain.<br /> <br /> 🎁 With Revoget, you&#039;re covered by our 60-Night Money-Back Guarantee. If you&#039;re not fully satisfied, you&#039;ll get your money back.<br /> <br /> Get yours now totally risk-free → <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frevoget.com%2Fproducts%2Fimproved-leg-pillow&amp;h=AT0qqlbV8Qp7EWtfVDcBAaPUXe_hc0gZTaCigKAgVA_8O4gwgu1ge_MCzToRpW0GKVwBGx5R4rCZ91pbZj7IYqr2-TNHm8kUAN2lzCPYyQYCyhknn9KeAS_7rwuof6ilfqvFGHEPPtmq1oG_wsXxm2dLP2g" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://revoget.com/products/improved-leg-pillow</a>		Revoget		300	https://facebook.com/revoget	0		SHOP_NOW						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012095	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031126		455		938118208100041		1.3757439531383E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	259519097238249		0	Revoget			120212614272040386		revoget.com	Shop now		NONE	video	No More Hip Pain!	FREE Shipping on Every Order – No Minimum Purchase Required!	https://revoget.com/products/improved-leg-pillow		1711410138	2.5951909723825E+14	Revoget	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434160080_2443306065867490_8608451275503261873_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yl-ke0FJxvgAb7kDUB8&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBSIYBQ55yuuW3AhQFH9aoOulkIXfgcwe0Lqk8CyM3HcQ&oe=6618DFC8	person_profile	0	Revoget	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434397486_335533122363905_8416682920748725756_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9wXdTvnVybIAb6WwA9A&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBAOVxbwtAxGkiV5c0zmaaIspNS8lloIvwji6lGuGFx_w&oe=6618E563			0	3	&quot;This pillow saved my Hips and Lower Back 🥰&quot;<br /> <br /> Side sleeping without proper support can cause misalignment of the spine, leading to sharp pain in the hips, lower back, and legs.<br /> <br /> If left untreated, it can lead to more serious issues like sciatic nerve damage, chronic pain, and, in the worst scenario - high-risk surgery.<br /> <br /> It’s important to do something before it becomes irreversible…😞<br /> <br /> That’s why a top physical therapist developed the Revoget Pillow.<br /> <br /> ✅ The Revoget Alignment Pillow is designed to:<br /> ➡️ Relieve hip, lower back &amp; sciatica pain<br /> ➡️ Prevent painful bone-on-bone rubbing<br /> ➡️ Align the spine ALL night<br /> <br /> Why not just use a ‘regular’ pillow? Two reasons:<br /> <br /> 1. A regular pillow provides some relief, but it usually won’t stay in place during your night.<br /> 2. More importantly; regular pillows are designed to support your head/neck, and not your hips, legs, or knees.<br /> <br /> The Revoget Pillow includes a soft elastic strap and is designed to fit between the legs.<br /> <br /> Within just a few days of use, you’ll get back to uninterrupted nights and enjoying life free of pain.<br /> <br /> 🎁 With Revoget, you&#039;re covered by our 60-Night Money-Back Guarantee. If you&#039;re not fully satisfied, you&#039;ll get your money back.<br /> <br /> Get yours now totally risk-free → <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Frevoget.com%2Fproducts%2Fimproved-leg-pillow&amp;h=AT1dXdb_Yxc8OjrFJh5RAij9a4RY9HdbnlPmnkOnDZWx7d-4Ntac5L0AzfGukT9cijq2kTAUncLdG1_KwR6FpjufCBlnEd_q1TVF4masGzluZmfHrjI5kmJ_Yd8lT-FSwcFi0RF9cbWgKzgw5q_6aJ0EmYk" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://revoget.com/products/improved-leg-pillow</a>		Revoget		300	https://facebook.com/revoget	0		SHOP_NOW						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011857	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031126		455		399127139647169	3	3.8970139402627E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456133610566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434693	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434078441_287878817691666_7228408156937311372_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=SGhHHpcJz6IAb7gSgtO&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDAOMr2fNAdDjuue-TjdC4UAcg0SvaMxPyEPFww6zPvJA&oe=6618CCA6	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434020021_3639876326227982_7532693771715496266_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=fH7hTWysGwYAb7iWtuE&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBApZVlaAGGGqsY3S5p-3Zhp4MvibJnJdZH1VgyXqDGUw&oe=6618F4E4			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011858	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031126		455		399127139647169	3	3.8970139402627E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456133610566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434693	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434078441_287878817691666_7228408156937311372_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=SGhHHpcJz6IAb7gSgtO&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDAOMr2fNAdDjuue-TjdC4UAcg0SvaMxPyEPFww6zPvJA&oe=6618CCA6	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434020021_3639876326227982_7532693771715496266_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=fH7hTWysGwYAb7iWtuE&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBApZVlaAGGGqsY3S5p-3Zhp4MvibJnJdZH1VgyXqDGUw&oe=6618F4E4			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011860	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031126		455		453263220465795		3.8970139402627E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456133570566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434694	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434425259_1368255380544345_6945593785753328362_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jb5ypZDFqQgAb4qWu41&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBqeQ29nQA0qQVr5qmnne68K8QXLWlGDsNYONOHKHUOPA&oe=6618E9E7	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433913528_435278922354335_8096549616654898264_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_3KzBmUtYuwAb4h30wY&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDzzivBKaL0A5BtB7vIiXYQVy2z2YnirVc5YUPffdO4jw&oe=6618D5AB			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011861	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031126		455		453263220465795		3.8970139402627E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456133570566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434694	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434425259_1368255380544345_6945593785753328362_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jb5ypZDFqQgAb4qWu41&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBqeQ29nQA0qQVr5qmnne68K8QXLWlGDsNYONOHKHUOPA&oe=6618E9E7	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433913528_435278922354335_8096549616654898264_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_3KzBmUtYuwAb4h30wY&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDzzivBKaL0A5BtB7vIiXYQVy2z2YnirVc5YUPffdO4jw&oe=6618D5AB			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011862	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031126		455		453263220465795		3.8970139402627E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456133570566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434694	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434425259_1368255380544345_6945593785753328362_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jb5ypZDFqQgAb4qWu41&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBqeQ29nQA0qQVr5qmnne68K8QXLWlGDsNYONOHKHUOPA&oe=6618E9E7	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433913528_435278922354335_8096549616654898264_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_3KzBmUtYuwAb4h30wY&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDzzivBKaL0A5BtB7vIiXYQVy2z2YnirVc5YUPffdO4jw&oe=6618D5AB			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011866	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031126		455		408512318597168	28	6.7339610486753E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220167750267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203069	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426052484_240005452492185_3721291503809034841_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=j2SxJ3Ck1iAAb5xnNSq&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfANdPn7u1HpwW3JPRQ0iuosjdGbcHOSQNryucUGBkVRjw&oe=6618EE62	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426044557_7207337935971489_8646018470429303158_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_I21fZ54DB8Ab7w6hzu&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCFzkEbqFgf-6UC6V7vtSfkihRrgPui5fhvQW51b9hsOA&oe=6618FA52			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT03GbtByogYtMl6GF9PcuLvk7m_SNoBeAsjG324cnFOOqdPNOYGh_J6nrODFFv0mBtkR3dJVmweuuBM5RJjrIYgUqGhnZ4SwWO-HlFzifVxIq2n_gyRLTaUaspeDLMsxIhPSNwjmD12WWPK1O4l6g" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011869	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031126		455		419979510634509	3	3.862077043277E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456127990566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434649	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433930832_1625661544857060_4405195470406220606_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x2L2g-t9peYAb7mSBsU&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBjMQ0zqKUIDdxZUfURUJnFbtJshw-aC5g6kPegbgi38g&oe=6618DB61	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434452341_2514153358772564_5386223545816991868_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=dqxfqJB0ZzAAb40J8hg&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCpLRD8AahRFqMcOayssGXS23x61cFlo4DzGfmybzorJg&oe=6618EEED			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011871	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031126		455		419979510634509	3	3.862077043277E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456127990566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434649	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433930832_1625661544857060_4405195470406220606_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x2L2g-t9peYAb7mSBsU&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBjMQ0zqKUIDdxZUfURUJnFbtJshw-aC5g6kPegbgi38g&oe=6618DB61	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434452341_2514153358772564_5386223545816991868_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=dqxfqJB0ZzAAb40J8hg&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCpLRD8AahRFqMcOayssGXS23x61cFlo4DzGfmybzorJg&oe=6618EEED			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011934	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031126		455		1546657439241954		8.5609174580727E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220160870267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203065	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426083368_1292144388317407_6117308157243415645_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nK2c3q5AQSUAb4fviDZ&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBfZ8CHaNe3_yn4t5OMNt7_oZclxm-7E4HHuJShdpMpTw&oe=6618D2CB	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426048764_741484727932469_8733166607838983927_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EyBeGTjHQpgAb7w5ErM&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDoutRO1_4W790md6T1sC8SYCOAIstTkSdgADEGJpTunA&oe=6618FEC9			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT07doKeerZrdLQ45C0U8i1LoXF_KZt3ZCjyDNCYvqrzYZYgqtoYcNXQJp2G240yubjwO4BP1W-Dc09ssBjDtJEG4nubcJIY7eCJGDW8pwHQp8XCj0Dj98UY4i3_qcThY30q9GNB9P6JokF_I3_MaxytPnqf21J0U7PTYZ8iwco" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="async">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1012215	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031126		455		776994780783550		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206823021850780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183442	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432589521_2117626711949441_3807270113668335981_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KN5Vw7XMIyIAb6j8UVh&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDdRZ8W9U_hTepGTHH8mMpC1a8LstG_WEFmXNOVkKRftA&oe=6618EE24	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432602190_960695168812761_8225787699484502249_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aZl792_V7fIAb4ZBNuj&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAkppiPOImAg7aajef_znAvH2g53szdPY6OGdA_6XdEiA&oe=6618F7E7			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012216	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031126		455		779169497484321		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206823021850780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183442	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432589521_2117626711949441_3807270113668335981_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KN5Vw7XMIyIAb6j8UVh&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDdRZ8W9U_hTepGTHH8mMpC1a8LstG_WEFmXNOVkKRftA&oe=6618EE24	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432602190_960695168812761_8225787699484502249_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aZl792_V7fIAb4ZBNuj&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAkppiPOImAg7aajef_znAvH2g53szdPY6OGdA_6XdEiA&oe=6618F7E7			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012222	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031126		455		928356032634232	25	8.2116810334146E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	172742222594141		0	Ana Willinas			120205786090830232		painfreelife.site	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelife.site/?page_id=5		1709594411	1.7274222259414E+14	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428710183_908858554300335_2347038106568570528_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=04jCGZodOAUAb6ZPw8N&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBxXwmoZCIELm9r_E_1EjJe406XAWTVvtFoNqUsyLh4lg&oe=6618D148	person_profile	0	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428693839_921582919620269_7147175537702411994_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ef3f3C7oab8Ab551HTT&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBXx7yPAn43XJALC6cOdWntiRNUdOtfSYA7Pa0jnE_OYw&oe=6618CE32			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7 simple 30-second exercises and my back pain is gone! Daniel, you&#039;re amazing! I&#039;m free to move as I please and even my quality of sleep has improved.		Ana Willinas		117	https://facebook.com/61554190295859	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012221	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031127		455		801075705326359		8.2116810334146E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	172742222594141		0	Ana Willinas			120205786089710232		painfreelife.site	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelife.site/?page_id=5		1709594413	1.7274222259414E+14	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431435043_1143688363218553_6749938795888841324_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=dgdJ53w3fjAAb5p3JAD&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCHJrLc2Tx5HqBHVFV5CC27uUjn6kD0voo6Es-6YtKExQ&oe=6618E855	person_profile	0	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431472029_785923223405006_6020903789617343983_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nNVk4OmFtHAAb4IVOgV&_nc_oc=Adh1tmsb0kjJGeL1fpkXpBeLtveMIQ5IJ1a4k3MDYWz7Fiq0ILb9hZ1E0HX57EYmior9XII_QggR3aGAie-TPhA4&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAJHWylmkNaUN8gf7za3EnFCirX6_Ulfm5SvL8Sqe_7bQ&oe=6618EC56			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7 simple 30-second exercises and my back pain is gone! Daniel, you&#039;re amazing! I&#039;m free to move as I please and even my quality of sleep has improved.		Ana Willinas		117	https://facebook.com/61554190295859	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012227	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031127		455		1396005137711133		8.2116810334146E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	172742222594141		0	Ana Willinas			120205786088770232		painfreelife.site	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelife.site/?page_id=5		1709594409	1.7274222259414E+14	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431091172_1078340733380793_8429111878711754462_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=muGHa72MJHwAb7XXedv&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCv1W6nWjZB3lAem7t953REQMv8MeDFUqym7DfUPoOdiQ&oe=6618EA4D	person_profile	0	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431040932_255655834261103_9139606308015070307_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=WbxgNc4zfsgAb5lTUFb&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAlDYY7Lj7IW3goYW2MXAfG35BZIMLno2s93df-EHAfTw&oe=6618E8CB			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7 simple 30-second exercises and my back pain is gone! Daniel, you&#039;re amazing! I&#039;m free to move as I please and even my quality of sleep has improved.		Ana Willinas		117	https://facebook.com/61554190295859	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012226	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031127		455		1127853525225592		8.2116810334146E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	172742222594141		0	Ana Willinas			120205786088770232		painfreelife.site	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelife.site/?page_id=5		1709594409	1.7274222259414E+14	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431091172_1078340733380793_8429111878711754462_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=muGHa72MJHwAb7XXedv&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCv1W6nWjZB3lAem7t953REQMv8MeDFUqym7DfUPoOdiQ&oe=6618EA4D	person_profile	0	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431040932_255655834261103_9139606308015070307_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=WbxgNc4zfsgAb5lTUFb&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAlDYY7Lj7IW3goYW2MXAfG35BZIMLno2s93df-EHAfTw&oe=6618E8CB			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7 simple 30-second exercises and my back pain is gone! Daniel, you&#039;re amazing! I&#039;m free to move as I please and even my quality of sleep has improved.		Ana Willinas		117	https://facebook.com/61554190295859	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012231	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031127		455		1784931128660092		8.2116810334146E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	172742222594141		0	Ana Willinas			120205786088860232		painfreelife.site	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelife.site/?page_id=5		1709594410	1.7274222259414E+14	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428703071_1600126884146784_8067766700287580777_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5lVE8F4I1WcAb45fgFY&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAT43b7CpNmK-aMIViHLuPUjxaQSi5TNPUWXvOo8KTdYQ&oe=6618FCF2	person_profile	0	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428682980_424753973446571_411257182303779201_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pDOWpkcPCgUAb46T-eW&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDqiUkbPkFnhU0dQp8bady1NUo-oiJAPtooswIFay54qg&oe=6618DFF7			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7 simple 30-second exercises and my back pain is gone! Daniel, you&#039;re amazing! I&#039;m free to move as I please and even my quality of sleep has improved.		Ana Willinas		117	https://facebook.com/61554190295859	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012237	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031127		455		988221309584974		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206822974870780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183439	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432297143_1125710162208948_6151445173293154245_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=M82Mx_jhtUcAb6KxaD9&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBkgZL8sJhYtqete01SGL6lcIxcevbGIY-vRoJCIg-VJw&oe=6618F71B	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432223488_421307046961562_7474663784050475684_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eqETcthl32YAb7hQP8a&_nc_oc=AdjAl9L0ydtBDkB37IJXmVUvJxKg0wtQv_kdK29uy5S0xWctoYt40cRN_fSo0756lW2EZvu1RxiV9iBpBGFFXwJB&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAc0hm7VkuCLe7DK4yqU26glSU8Slbv6EFu3mesvGwmFA&oe=6618DBFF			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012239	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031127		455		1130123198242268		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206823021850780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183442	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432589521_2117626711949441_3807270113668335981_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KN5Vw7XMIyIAb5emdHV&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBaS7NXBV98ljEykbl6EjXi6zWH3A5LqiHe409wX1tohw&oe=6618EE24	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432602190_960695168812761_8225787699484502249_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aZl792_V7fIAb6OIm8O&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBhG5D-3wn67aM-2gAJvyX7a81n-yoqHjLdPncwQhMcxw&oe=6618F7E7			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012242	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031127		455		1470037063947452		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206823021850780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183442	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432589521_2117626711949441_3807270113668335981_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KN5Vw7XMIyIAb5emdHV&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBaS7NXBV98ljEykbl6EjXi6zWH3A5LqiHe409wX1tohw&oe=6618EE24	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432602190_960695168812761_8225787699484502249_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aZl792_V7fIAb6OIm8O&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBhG5D-3wn67aM-2gAJvyX7a81n-yoqHjLdPncwQhMcxw&oe=6618F7E7			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012244	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031127		455		1770833647024271		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206822974870780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183439	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432297143_1125710162208948_6151445173293154245_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=M82Mx_jhtUcAb6KxaD9&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBkgZL8sJhYtqete01SGL6lcIxcevbGIY-vRoJCIg-VJw&oe=6618F71B	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432223488_421307046961562_7474663784050475684_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eqETcthl32YAb7hQP8a&_nc_oc=AdjAl9L0ydtBDkB37IJXmVUvJxKg0wtQv_kdK29uy5S0xWctoYt40cRN_fSo0756lW2EZvu1RxiV9iBpBGFFXwJB&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAc0hm7VkuCLe7DK4yqU26glSU8Slbv6EFu3mesvGwmFA&oe=6618DBFF			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012253	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031127		455		406003335510367	1	1.4652377510819E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	116240631553970		0	Sereal-dramashortfilm			120208181403900186		kxm1.com	Download		NONE	video	Download APP NOW！		https://kxm1.com/new-media/prod/landing-page/fb00000129/index.html?utm_campaign={{campaign.name}}&utm_adset={{adset.name}}&utm_campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_adset_id={{adset.id}}&utm_ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=fb&utm_ad_name={{ad.name}}&utm_site_source_name={{site_source_name}}		1711684405	1.1624063155397E+14	Sereal-dramashortfilm	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433908785_339928265742346_8152693058654678243_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ed7Dq-VqHpcAb6n8002&_nc_oc=AdhIbF3eCRKMqshfeZrI3MVGeZS7Sqo2CmMoeCLHfPK126MgQpUXorI2YzDhGNdn3ZU&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCXGIK1wjulDOXBQqQ7S3kLVwJvMHMb9YLpgrnv6k1xEg&oe=6618E3DF	person_profile	0	Sereal-dramashortfilm	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433958234_3333114096984144_4503491796468762189_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=o9x9d_ytl6EAb4XwFWc&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC8cv0TuldqoGIBXZkq4oQdy6s8MxMkE0wn-jDiEopMsQ&oe=6618FF63			0	3	Short drama film APP, copy right owned short drama producing publishing APP Sereal, Click the Link and download Sereal from App Store to watch more! If link cannot be open please search &quot;Sereal&quot; on App store to download.		Sereal-dramashortfilm		911	https://facebook.com/DramaShortFilmMYshortformshow	0		DOWNLOAD						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012268	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031127		455		464420792588498	1	7.9398201881232E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	284148338106594		0	Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson			120206944054240258		fb.me	Sign up		NONE	image	Numbness, Burning, Tingling, Loss of Balance… 🖐🤕🦶	4.4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (7) Reviews	http://fb.me/		1712451263	2.8414833810659E+14	Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435972047_954253802571196_1544460365110573199_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=G0VDcrKXKOcAb5vCtzu&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCp4Hz3mKcDevk9xYRpibdXU4UZa_8bTO7ECCJolEJNpQ&oe=6618E224	person_profile	0	Arrowhead Physical Medicine -	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434561448_825515009402901_7078604689653762270_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=e_g7Dg6M1iQAb7LjEmB&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfC_g7EldDLHjVxm47CiZ2n4YAFY62M2el6LAHgQuuZEDA&oe=6618EB8F			0	3	👍 FOOT / NERVE PAIN IS OVER!!! 👉 BREAKTHROUGH NERVE PAIN RELIEF PROGRAM IN [CITY, STATE]<br /> <br /> HEALING CAN START IMMEDIATELY!<br /> <br /> We are Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson and until now people suffering from nerve pain in hands and feet only had 2 basic options:<br /> <br /> (1) Live with the pain;<br /> <br /> (2) Mask the pain with prescription medications;<br /> <br /> With the latest medical technology available, we are able to offer a clinically proven 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 that can reduce or eliminate nerve damage symptoms in hands and feet for our patients.<br /> <br /> Imagine no more medications… But a fast-acting and long-term solution for:<br /> <br /> ✅ Numbness<br /> ✅ Diabetic nerve pain<br /> ✅ Sharp electric-like pain<br /> ✅ Burning or tingling<br /> ✅ Muscle weakness<br /> ✅ Difficulty sleeping from leg or foot discomfort<br /> ✅ Sensitivity to touch<br /> ✅ Pain while walking<br /> ✅ Nerve damage from chemotherapy<br /> <br /> 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 &amp; 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲!<br /> <br /> Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson is now accepting new patients that are looking for an alternative to addictive medications.<br /> <br /> 👉 Sign Up or Call “(520) 214-7489” to schedule a 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 ALL for just 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬.<br /> <br /> ✅ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 <br /> <br /> 📍Serving Tucson, AZ, and all surrounding areas.<br /> <br /> Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson<br /> 10425 N Oracle Rd STE 125<br /> Tucson, AZ 85737<br /> (520) 214-7489		Arrowhead Physical Medicine - Tucson		2	https://facebook.com/61557276842070	0		SIGN_UP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011288	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031127		455		840499204507339	1	1.0929745084265E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375321730733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODQvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDkvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468818	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent.fosu2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435064062_3770445239856439_461471915419228862_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=sKjTi-unVhcAb7x4J-0&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-2.fna&oh=00_AfApD4VimijZ9MLoYSMBnNiyXqVi7F204SMbTX8cKlILbg&oe=6618F5F5	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent.fosu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434666216_3525708414336307_5200359543617637487_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Qb0lCwKPWPMAb7yozrS&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-1.fna&oh=00_AfCK0CSTtxheW__KlpN5myPxTqny5hMiiAneMvDtfWg3Xg&oe=6618D575			0	3	Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice.Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale.<br /> ---<br /> &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot;<br /> &quot;Angus, you are so cruel! I will never agree to that!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> A cool breeze gently rolled up the curtains on the second floor of the villa.<br /> Tammy&#039;s scarred face hung with tears, and her tiny, undressundressed body lay shivering in the strong man&#039;s arms. She was too shy to look up at him.<br /> Today was her wedding night. Just now, she ended the transformation from a girl to a woman.<br /> The man holding her in his arms at the moment was her husband Angus, a man could drive all women crazy.<br /> She had loved him for fifteen years.<br /> In the darkness, Angus stared at the little woman in his arms. His deep black eyes contained a coolness that was hard for others to guess.<br /> He stroked her soft hair and murmured, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m sorry I hurt you.&quot;<br /> Although when they were having love, she hadn&#039;t been crying out in pain, she was holding back her tears. She looked so aggrieved that it hurt him a little.<br /> Tammy shook her head gently. Her face blushed.<br /> Although he was gentle, the pain was inevitable because it was her first time.<br /> However, she was happy enough that he didn&#039;t mind the scars on her face and that she was a poor little girl who had been living in exile for ten years.<br /> There was a ding, and his phone rang.<br /> Angus took the phone, looked at it, frowned, turned his head and said, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m going out for a few minutes and I will come back soon. Wait for me.&quot;<br /> He bowed his head and gently pecked on her forehead.<br /> Angus switched on the light and got out of bed, tucking Tammy in and picking up a robe from the side and putting it on.<br /> Tammy watched as he left the room.<br /> Without his embrace, she was suddenly lost. She gripped the blanket restlessly at her chest. Her thin shoulders were out of the quilt, and they were covered with the marks of their love and affection.<br /> A few minutes passed and he didn&#039;t return. Tammy&#039;s loss grew stronger and stronger.<br /> She put on her pink nightgown and picked up the heart-shaped pendant carved from the wood on the bedside table and put it around her neck.<br /> It had been given to her by her mother before she died, and although it was worthless, she had worn it since she was a child.<br /> The pendant always soothed her anxious emotion.<br /> Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice. It was extraordinarily familiar to her, but it hurt her so much for a moment. His words were like a thunderbolt exploding in her head!<br /> Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale. Her hands clenched in fists, gripping the skirt of her nightgown so tightly that her whole body was as stiff as a stone. She seemed to have lost half her life.<br /> In the back of her mind, the words he&#039;d said when he&#039;d asked her to marry him emerged...<br /> &quot;Tammy, you are a good girl, and I have no reason to marry any woman but you... &quot;<br /> But then those words were like heavy slaps in her face!<br /> Tammy&#039;s kidney was paired with Sonia&#039;s and marrying her was just to get her to sign the donor consent form-...<br /> Tammy covered her mouth and shivered.<br /> She&#039;d never agreed to donate her kidney, and she&#039;d thought he&#039;d married her because he loved her.<br /> But it turned out that he was the one who was going to trick her into donating a kidney for the woman he loved!<br /> The familiar figure not far away was as grand and tall as a king, with an elegant aristocratic air. Although the first time had only just been given to him, at the moment he was so strange to her!<br /> At this time, there came another voice with some flattery: &quot;Oh, so that&#039;s it. Young Master Smith, why didn&#039;t you say so earlier. I thought you had let Sonia down. After all, she loves you so much, and you married Tammy as soon as she fell ill. It&#039;s hard for her not to think too much. Tammy is so vicious that she won&#039;t donate her kidney to save her sister. And you&#039;re the only one who can control her!&quot;<br /> The speaker was Tammy&#039;s stepmother, who was named Sue.<br /> When Tammy was nine years old, Sue was brought home by her father along with her sister who was older than Tammy. That girl was also her father&#039;s biological daughter.<br /> In other words, not long after her father and mother got married, he already had had an affair with another woman and had a daughter outside.<br /> At the time, her mother was already suffering from depression due to the hardships she had had in the marriage. And as a result, the incident completely overwhelmed her, causing her to become more and more mentally ill. Finally, her mother desperately tried to throw her out of the car window in a major car accident, while she was burned to death in the car.<br /> By the time her body was taken out, it was all charred...<br /> Tammy was only ten years old...<br /> Her mother was killed by Sue and her daughter, and her face and life were ruined by them.<br /> And now, they had joined forces and wanted her kidney!<br /> How could they be so bad? How could they do this to her?<br /> What did she do wrong?<br /> Tammy&#039;s tears rolled down like a river that had burst its banks!<br /> Angus, did you know that I&#039;ve remembered you since I was five years old!<br /> But I loved you so much, and you trampled on my affection like this!<br /> His cruelty shattered all her hopes, and her world fell into obscurity.<br /> She thought she&#039;d made it, but when the fog had lifted, she found that the destination she&#039;d been running to wasn&#039;t heaven, but inferno!<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth desperately and ran away back to her room!<br /> Angus&#039;s eyes were deep and dark. Hearing the words Sue used to describe Tammy such as, &quot;little hoof&quot; and &quot;vicious,&quot; he was somewhat uncomfortable. His voice had turned cold, &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidneys can only be used when it&#039;s necessary.&quot;<br /> When he possessed her tonight, she was shaking all the time. She was so thin and fragile, so how could she carry the kidney removal surgery.<br /> When Sue heard this, she was immediately unhappy, but she didn&#039;t dare to show her anger, &quot;Young Master Smith, what do you mean? Didn&#039;t you say you&#039;d let her donate her kidney before marrying her? But why did you go back on your word?&quot;<br /> Angus frowned and said sternly, &quot;I have no regrets. If another suitable kidney is found before the operation, I will divorce her.&quot;<br /> Divorce.<br /> The thought of these words seemed to hit him hard heavily.<br /> Sue was about to say something else. Suddenly Angus paled and said indifferently, &quot;Go away and don&#039;t let Tammy doubt you.&quot;<br /> His tone was full of strong command that made Sue pale!<br /> Although she had decided that she was Angus&#039;s future mother-in-law, she still shivered, not daring to say anything more. She turned away but a light flashed in her eyes.<br /> Tammy, the little woman, caused her daughter to be only Angus&#039; second wife in the future even if she was well enough to marry Angus. What an abominable woman!<br /> She would never let Tammy go!<br /> ........<br /> Tammy huddled in the corner of the room with her arms wrapped around her, shivering.<br /> Angus came in, and found no one in the room. He searched around, and suddenly noticed the curtains trembling faintly.<br /> He lifted the curtains and saw Tammy sitting on the floor, hugging her knees as if she was in some kind of shock. Her face was pale as a sheet.<br /> Angus was startled, &quot;Tammy, what are you doing here?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her teeth desperately, and she stared at him with her red eyes.<br /> Angus frowned. He was confused. &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you? Get up first&quot;<br /> He bent down and put his hands under her armpits and picked her up.<br /> Suddenly, Tammy was agitated and pushed him away hard, &quot;Get off me!&quot;<br /> She almost growled out.<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Her attitude was so strange. Did she know anything?<br /> Instantly, his eyes went cold, &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her fists in grief, &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> It was clear that things had been revealed, and his cold tone seemed to tell her that there was no need for him to pretend to be gentle with her anymore.<br /> The air went cold, and Tammy&#039;s whole body became top-heavy as if all her insides had been emptied!<br /> Suddenly, she was so out of breath that a sensation of her breath being blocked came over her, and she fell to the ground, covering her chest!<br /> Angus sensed something was wrong and immediately took her in his arms!<br /> &quot;Tammy!&quot; There was urgency in his voice.<br /> Tammy&#039;s breath quickened and she gripped the man&#039;s suit tie. Her tears gushed from her eyes, and her red eyes were full of indignation!<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus didn&#039;t say much, but his face was unusually livid. He just picked Tammy up and put her on the bed.<br /> &quot;Tammy, how are you feeling?&quot; He patted her face gently, a fine layer of sweat covering his forehead.<br /> Tammy stared at him with wide and empty eyes. She gave him a sarcastic smile.<br /> If he&#039;d been scared about her before, she&#039;d have been happy. But now she just felt sick.<br /> He wasn&#039;t afraid she&#039;d die, but he was afraid that he could not get her to sign the consent form!<br /> Suddenly, Tammy sat up in bed, pushed him away, and got right off the bed!<br /> Angus frowned. He easily caught her back with his long arms and held her in his arms. He hugged her from behind, and his eyes were dark, &quot;Where do you want to go?&quot;<br /> &quot;You let go of me!&quot; Tammy shouted!<br /> Finally, monstrous anger erupted and she tried almost with all her might to break the man&#039;s hands that held her. Her nails almost sank into the back of his hands.<br /> Angus frowned and a chill crossed his face as he said coldly, &quot;Stop it. Calm down!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He&#039;s got the nerve to think she was making a scene?<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth, veins bulging on her forehead as she hissed, &quot;Angus, you son of a woman. How could you cheat on my feelings like that?!&quot;<br /> She hated him so much!<br /> Angus closed his eyes and his breathing became a little faster. He easily clamped around her in his embrace. His strong and muscular muscles pressed against her back through the suit and her nightgown. His heartbeat strongly that almost crushed her thin and frail body.<br /> In the end, he opened his cold and heartless eyes with a frost that couldn&#039;t be melted, &quot;Yes, I married you for your kidney, but...&quot;<br /> He seemed to be trying to explain something else, but the words wouldn&#039;t come out of his mouth.<br /> After all, he was doing it for her kidney. What else could he do to explain?<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He had finally admitted it to her. He admitted his intention so neatly, so righteously!<br /> Tammy breathed a cold air. She bit down on her teeth, and her face was full of tears. The tears hid the scars on her face. She raged, &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot; His voice was also tinged with a hidden anger, and his strong, powerful arms around her became tighter.<br /> Just a kidney?<br /> Why did he have the nerve to say that?<br /> &quot;Angus, you&#039;re so cruel! How could you lie to me like that to get my kidney! How could you! How could... &quot;Tammy closed her eyes in pain.<br /> His voice gradually cooled down, &quot;As long as you promise to donate your kidney to your sister, we&#039;re still husband and wife. And you&#039;re still the young lady of the Smith Family. I&#039;ll guarantee you a lifetime of glory and prosperity.&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> &quot;Hahahaha...hahahahahaha!&quot; Tammy burst out laughing.<br /> He frowned. Her miserable laughter caused him discomfort, &quot;What are you laughing at? Didn&#039;t you marry me for money? One kidney in exchange for a position as a young lady of the Smith Family and a lifetime of brocade is quite cost-efficient!&quot;<br /> Originally, he knew that she had a strong temperament. If he directly asked her to donate her kidney, she would not agree. Her father was also refused by her.<br /> That was why he carefully pained everything. He wanted to ask her to donate her kidney gradually.<br /> But tonight his plan was all ruined and the original plan had to be changed!<br /> &quot;Young Mrs. Smith?&quot; Tammy&#039;s heart was aching and she was angry. And she said sarcastically and angrily, &quot;Do you think I care about the position of the Young Mrs. Smith? I married you because...&quot;<br /> It was because I&#039;ve been in love with you for 15 years starting at the age of five...<br /> Even if you were just an ordinary person, not the high and mighty Mr. Smith, I still loved you!<br /> But what was the point of saying those words now!<br /> He was just a hateful liar!<br /> There was no way she was going to love a liar who broke her liver again!<br /> With a surge of intense hatred in her heart, she suddenly lowered her head and bit Angus&#039;s arm with a vicious force!<br /> His hand was oozing blood!<br /> Angus frowned and gritted his teeth, &quot;Tammy, you!&quot;<br /> He picked Tammy&#039;s body right up, pressed her against the bed, ripped open her nightgown, and lowered his head to peck her!<br /> &quot;Ah! You let go of me, let go of me!&quot; Tammy struggled desperately, yelling at the top of her lungs.<br /> Angus held her arms down on the bed. His cold, cruel gaze penetrated with a suffocating harshness and his tone was filled with solemn and warning, &quot;Tammy, I can tell you unequivocally that Sonia is the apple of my eye. I have loved her so for years. If anything happens to her, you&#039;re not going to have a good time!&quot;<br /> He loved Sonia dearly from the first time he saw her when he was ten years old.<br /> Sonia was only seven years old at the time, and she was so cute and made him distressed.<br /> At that time, she even gave him half of her jade pendant.<br /> The jade pendant could be combined into one. Each of them kept one, and they had promised to be together since they were young.<br /> So, no matter what the cost, he would save Sonia!<br /> Not to mention hurting the woman beneath him, he could even destroy the world for the sake of the woman he loved.<br /> Angus&#039;s words seemed to slap Tammy so hard that she shivered all the time.<br /> Had he loved Sonia all those years?<br /> So, what about her? She was nothing!<br /> His love for Sonia was so strong that he could hurt everyone in the world.<br /> And was her love for him so worthless?<br /> She was painful. Overwhelming pain!<br /> She was in pain!<br /> Angus gazed into her grieving eyes, and it was as if something had pricked his heart and made him uncomfortable. His whole heart was clenched!<br /> With a sudden surge of anger in his eyes, he pinched her chin and pecked her hard on the lips!<br /> He closed his eyes and pecked her, not looking at her tears of pain and sorrow.<br /> These two lips that he had tasted so many times, were so bitter mixed with tears right now.<br /> &quot;N-no...let go...let go!&quot;<br /> The skirt of her nightgown was hiked up by him!<br /> &quot;No!!!&quot; She could not stand it. She would not allow this man to touch her again!<br /> Thinking of that her first time was given to this man, she suddenly felt so pathetic!<br /> Amid her struggle, Tammy grabbed the bedside table lamp and smashed it hard at Angus!<br /> The bedside lamp was broken!<br /> Angus was bleeding from the head!<br /> Tammy took the opportunity to push him away hard and ran barefoot!<br /> &quot;Tammy, you&#039;re looking for death!&quot; Angus covered the wound on his head. His eyes were red and gushed with a flaming rage.<br /> Tammy escaped from the villa.<br /> But after running for a while, she was suddenly caught!<br /> She was shocked and struggled desperately, &quot;Let go of me!&quot;<br /> She thought it was Angus, but then there was Sue&#039;s voice, &quot;Tammy, look at you. You&#039;re pathetic. Do you want me to find some men to comfort your broken heart?&quot;<br /> Sue was downstairs at the villa and before she left, she heard the sound of the two of them arguing from inside. She was so proud!<br /> The intense anxiety in Tammy&#039;s heart made her desperately want to get out of here, but her jaw was pinched hard!<br /> Sue opened her mouth and forced a few pills in her mouth, forcing her to swallow them!<br /> &quot;Errr...&quot; cough cough!<br /> Tammy tried to spit the medicine out, but it was too late. The pills were already been swallowed!<br /> &quot;What did you feed me?&quot; Tammy asked angrily.<br /> &quot;Of course they are good stuff!&quot; Sue immediately said to the two men she brought with her: &quot;She is the bride today. Don&#039;t leave her alone in the empty room. Take her away and serve her well. .&quot;<br /> Sue held her arms and smiled arrogantly.<br /> The two men smiled evilly, trying to take her away!<br /> Tammy was scared, &quot;Let go of me! let go of me! Angus won&#039;t let you go if he finds out! &quot;<br /> &quot;Angus?&quot; laughed Sue, &quot;He&#039;s made it so clear that he married you to save my daughter. Do you think he&#039;d mind you? take her away!&quot;<br /> Several men dragged Tammy away.<br /> Tammy shook her head back and her eyes suddenly fell somewhere, &quot;Angus, I&#039;m here!&quot;<br /> She yelled so loudly that several people were startled at the same time!<br /> Tammy took advantage of their disorientation and broke away from them hard enough to run towards the curb!<br /> &quot;Stop!&quot; Several people realized they were being fooled and immediately chased after her.<br /> Tammy ran to the side of the road. At the same time, a car came barreling towards her!<br /> Tammy stopped that car against all odds!<br /> Hiss-.<br /> There was a rush of brakes!<br /> &quot;Ah!!!&quot; Tammy slumped to the ground.<br /> A couple of men were going to catch up with her, but they saw the car that suddenly drove up, so they stood on the side of the road, not daring to do anything.<br /> The car door was opened and a tall figure stepped out. The darkness wrapped around his body like wings, and he was like a god of night.<br /> Tammy crawled forward and grabbed the person who came down from the car. Her face was filled with tears and she said in a husky voice: &quot;Help me... ...Please help me...&quot;		Cho005		3	https://facebook.com/61553848687555	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011800	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031127		455		1635552196851398		4.4379386474806E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173728810486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440653	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434427530_1937511573332209_3441492631051291467_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ASzo8QJhjCcAb4yh5Dj&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBqMj7ud_1AAfkaNH34fkwjkAn-4wZl6b6W5qFda0kKhw&oe=6618C7EF	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434080450_735960292050077_6341720147116442000_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=0MRLKhadWX0Ab6ycH75&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfD3mD7YAFit9x-OlpKFK_OVSryCqhYVpN2cjlNj0ci0cg&oe=6618CEFD			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011986	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031127		455		438756541870794	1	7.0752236464435E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	2064393377185860		0	The New Find			120208153412130676		www.thenewfind.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Get Paingone Plus up to 40% Off Today	✅ 60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://thenewfind.com/blogs/featured/paingone		1711480731	2.0643933771859E+15	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434209073_816700493602406_8247149274372495579_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=G-siWqCn4UYAb6YYGA6&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDT4kQz4ZkMnReLrLw2rMfsBbs23gvkmf26Ce4SAtXfOw&oe=6618F2C7	person_profile	0	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434147586_378253231765761_1229625751589043364_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=PuQp_6tlsaYAb4MnR86&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDluteqzPIrv-P7Fsv8OjoRiZDHJiVUEzBcRT1-ApoRzg&oe=6618E8EF			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &quot;Bought the Paingone Plus to help with my shoulder pain. It does exactly as advertised as I can target the specific muscles and areas that are causing me issues. I was very surprised at how powerful it is and I can even use it on my piriformis. I have a Tens unit with the multiple sticky pads that I had been using but this is so much quicker and easier (not to mention cleaner). Its so great to just be able to grab it and do a little therapy as opposed to a big drawn out process. I would definitely recommend it!&quot; - John P.<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Paingone Plus is a small pen-shaped TENS device that quickly and effectively relieves acute and chronic pain anywhere, all naturally 😌. It&#039;s 100% drug-free and can be used all day every day!<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> 💯 Over 300+ 5-Star Reviews &amp; Counting!<br /> 👨‍⚕ Scientifically Proven TENS Tech, Doctor Created &amp; FDA Cleared<br /> 🙌 Relieves Back, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hand, Foot, Wrist, and Arm Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Cramps, Athletic Pain &amp; More<br /> 🌿 100% Drug-Free, Safe &amp; Effective<br /> 💎 Reusable and Built to Last for Years<br /> ✈ Portable, Wireless &amp; No Charging Required<br /> 👉 As Seen On: NBC, NEWSnet, FOX &amp; More<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Click ‘LEARN MORE’ to claim your discount with a risk-free 60 day trial!		The New Find		35481	https://facebook.com/thenewfind	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011144	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031127		455		342040995540338	8	4.8565844378802E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106077262240533		0	The novel			120208742849710310		page.joyreadings.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Free reading with Title "God of War: Pinnacle"		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=34&brand=2&app=0&ppid=463&pid=FBW2A&campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&adset_id=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&ad_id=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium=%7B%7Bplacement%7D%7D&utm_campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&utm_term=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&utm_content=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&ori_campaign_id=120208716409220310&ori_adset_id=120208716409860310&ori_ad_id=120208716411180310		1712461601	1.0607726224053E+14	The novel	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435297937_1379416146062908_3791939124768294411_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=di4d1u4I0qcAb4MIf9W&_nc_oc=AdjhYnLbQxhjan46K1EtHskvAFqJ817NA93m5AkSS_j5ZAe7-NbZAywv3BTxOo9fz64EF_V602kTBqpdMUUzGZPf&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfAmv30GEBaES0_8HTCKkwZ-xIZKYLUiQ4ZEyIwETvg3DA&oe=6618C9BA	person_profile	0	The novel	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435250027_342151368358643_3590413483662990236_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Squ8dHbuIHAAb5hKEFA&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBr4gO6uw6NLwhK01fr8cgQwXQ2Yxq8nuJHVFmYGAhOjQ&oe=6618F2B0			0	3	👊😡After 15 years, he came back, saw his wife and daughter living on the street, angry on the spot, a short message to 100 billion group bankruptcy<br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> In Erudia, a private jet landed at North Hampton Airport, where all international flights experienced an eight-hour delay because of it.<br /> <br /> At the private passageway were five men in suits and leather shoes, standing as straight as a javelin.<br /> <br /> Every now and then, they would raise their wrist to look at the time, for a big shot was coming to town.<br /> <br /> The upper-class society of North Hampton had learned about his arrival, but no one had the capability to get an inch closer to the private passageway.<br /> <br /> Even the richest man in North Hampton who came to pay homage was chased away.<br /> <br /> Finally, there were movements coming from the passageway.<br /> <br /> “God of War!!!” the mass cried out, their eyes filled with awe and veneration at the sight of the undefeatable legend of Erudia.<br /> <br /> He, who was dubbed the God of War, was the one and only five-star war God in the history of Erudia.<br /> <br /> Once, he&#039;d inflicted a crushing defeat on the strongest battalions in eighteen countries. He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. 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1011137	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031127		455		317403547730406	81	2.4922518276501E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	244128442123029		0	Maturelion 2.0			120207073721270240		https://www.maturelion.com	Shop now		NONE	image	Bold Attitude Tees - Express Yourself!🔥		https://www.maturelion.com/collections/re-0315?sort_by=my-mom-didnt-raise-a-dummy-and-if-she-did-it-was-my-sister-t-shirt		1712484074	2.4412844212303E+14	Maturelion 2.0	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436297823_976885047400014_6264796721811536406_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4mq6oHoqbn4Ab74Cpif&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCPhoKG7gAUx7osXLcZPY9g59Bi3gQClZ_O6u6NokfzzQ&oe=6618F3E3	person_profile	0	Maturelion 2.0	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436302221_964772952017808_791360223687658545_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=kLsYaqTyFuIAb4m8NRV&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBCbrXGaQ6y72Q-JwkLu-tKBn6d-QGVZiSPIPFRx2naUQ&oe=6618F63C			0	3	Get ready to turn heads!😎<br /> Your 1st tee for just $9.99!🎁<br /> Buy 3 and save $10 OFF!💥		Maturelion 2.0		30	https://facebook.com/61557427589153	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> —<br /> Megan<br /> The best thing Jason ever did was cheat on me.<br /> Not that I&#039;m grateful to my skunk of an ex-fiancé at the moment. I&#039;m crawling down the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, heading into my hometown. There&#039;s a big game this weekend and the Leopards are the team to beat in the NFL, so everybody and his brother has come to see them take on the Stallions.<br /> Reaching my exit at last, I take the off-ramp to Central Avenue. It&#039;s as crowded as the freeway, crammed with cars trying to get home or to a hotel before the dark clouds overhead unleash their fury. I inch along, wishing the traffic would vanish so I could pistol the puny engine on my compact car and vent some of my emotions.<br /> Every time the scene from this morning intrudes on my mind, anger and pain flare up anew. I&#039;m sick of driving, sick of grieving, of wasting my tears on a man who doesn&#039;t deserve them. If I hadn&#039;t come home early and found Jason balls-deep in another woman, I&#039;d still be planning our wedding.<br /> I need a drink and a hot bath and some mindless entertainment. I need to be numb.<br /> My cell phone rings. I glance down and see that it&#039;s Jason. It&#039;s all I can do not to pick up the phone and hurl it straight through the windshield.<br /> It&#039;s only an instant that my eyes are off the road, but when I look up there&#039;s a truck stopped right in front of me. With no time to brake, I wrench the steering wheel, jerking my car sideways into the next lane — just as a bright blue sports car whips into the same spot from the other side.<br /> Its front bumper hits the passenger side of my car with a sickening crunch, bouncing my head off the window next to me, then snapping me back the other way. The impact spins my car around. I end up facing the wrong way, the oncoming traffic dividing frantically around me like water going past the prow of a ship.<br /> I&#039;m too stunned to move; for long moments, I just sit there staring. I&#039;m finally numb, but not the way I wanted.<br /> Maybe I messed up in another life, and today is some kind of karmic revenge. My lower lip trembles, and I bite down on it. Self-pity sucks, and no matter what, I will not start crying again.<br /> A tap on my side window makes me jump. I turn my head to see a man peering in at me. Dark hair, dark eyes, shoulders as broad as a house. Why does he seem so familiar?<br /> When I don&#039;t respond, he opens my door. &quot;Are you all right?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes. I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I say, straightening in my seat. &quot;Was that your car?&quot; &quot;Yeah, but don&#039;t worry about that.&quot; I hear a snort behind him, but I can&#039;t see who it is because the huge man in front of me is blocking my view.<br /> Undoing my seat belt, I turn to get out of the car. The man takes my hand to help me up. Electric heat surges up my arm and through my body, flooding me with sensation. A detached corner of my mind notices my entirely inappropriate response, and wonders if it&#039;s because I&#039;m in shock.<br /> He backs away to give me room. Now I can see the other man, standing by the flashy blue car with his arms folded. Same hair, same eyes, same massive build.<br /> At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> Granted, they are the hottest men I&#039;ve ever laid eyes on. But still. &quot;Don&#039;t worry about the car,&quot; the one nearest me says again. &quot;I&#039;m Cody, by the way.&quot; He&#039;d let go of me when I stood up, and now he&#039;s holding out his hand again to shake.<br /> It&#039;s an enormous hand — it engulfs mine, and I am not a petite woman. But I only have an instant to process that, because at the contact with his rough, warm skin, heat flows through me once more. This time, my papilla go hard.<br /> I tell myself it&#039;s the stress. That&#039;s why I&#039;m getting more turned on than I ever did from Jason&#039;s touch, right here in the middle of the street, with honking cars all around us. I want to believe it, but I know it&#039;s not true.<br /> The other thing I know is that I need to stop feeling this way. Now. I pull my hand free and look at his brother. &quot;So you must be Brock. My dad&#039;s told me about you both.&quot;<br /> A slow smile quirks one side of his mouth. He&#039;s devastatingly handsome, just like his twin — and he knows it. &quot;Your dad&#039;s a fan?&quot;<br /> &quot;You could say that,&quot; I tell him. &quot;He&#039;s your coach.&quot;<br /> The guys exchange a quick glance, eyebrows raised. Traffic is still going by us, but very slowly because people keep stopping to take photos of the twins through their car windows, even though night has fallen.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re Coach Turner&#039;s daughter?&quot; Brock says. NFL teams have a lot of different coaches, so it&#039;s a valid question. But there&#039;s only one head coach, and that&#039;s my dad.<br /> &quot;Yeah, I&#039;m Megan. I&#039;d say it&#039;s nice to meet you, but I&#039;d really prefer we hadn&#039;t met this way.&quot;<br /> Cody grins at that, but Brock&#039;s frowning, his mind on something else. &quot;Don&#039;t you live in Omaha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I did,&quot; I say. And I am so not having that conversation with either of these guys. &quot;We should call the police and our insurance and all that.&quot;<br /> Their sports car has a crumpled fender but is mostly intact. When I go around to the passenger side of my car, though, I see that it took the brunt of things.<br /> &quot;Yeah, it&#039;s totaled,&quot; Cody says from behind me. He sounds far too cheerful about it, and I suppress a twinge of irritation. Even as a rookie, he&#039;s earning a good salary, so buying a new car is no big deal to him.<br /> But I have no job at the moment, and I&#039;m not asking my father for money. He&#039;s already letting me stay at his place until I can sort things out. Letting him pay for stuff on top of that is way more than I&#039;m comfortable with. Maybe I can find some kind of telecommuting work until I can get another car.<br /> I go back around to the driver&#039;s side, taking out my phone and my insurance card. Brock&#039;s already on his phone. &quot;Cops are on the way to take an accident report,&quot; he says when he hangs up, &quot;and I&#039;ve got tow trucks and a cab coming too.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tow trucks, plural?&quot; I say.<br /> He shrugs. &quot;They both need it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, thank you.&quot; But he only called one cab. Does that mean ...<br /> &quot;Are you heading to your dad&#039;s house?&quot; he says, as if hearing my unspoken question. At my nod, he continues, &quot;We&#039;ll drop you off. It&#039;s on the way to our place anyway.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks,&quot; I say again. &quot;That&#039;s really very kind.&quot;<br /> &quot;No big deal.&quot; He and Cody exchange another swift glance, and this time I sense the undercurrent flowing between them. Whatever they&#039;re thinking, it sends a ripple of awareness down my spine.<br /> The brothers are standing together now, and I can&#039;t help but admire the view. Chiseled jaws, skin in matching shades of sun-tanned bronze, strong noses, sensual mouths. They were impressive when I watched them play on TV, but in person their charisma is overwhelming.<br /> My gaze wanders down to the arms like tree trunks, then the tight, narrow waists. They&#039;re both wearing gym shorts and t-shirts, the fabric straining against their biceps and thighs. I bet their abs are amazing too. They could be world-class models instead of football players.<br /> Two sets of big, dark brown eyes pin me in place, and suddenly I can&#039;t breathe. The moment lengthens until I force myself to look away. My heart is beating way too fast.<br /> Maybe getting in a taxi with the twins is not such a good idea. But the wind is rising, the clouds darker and more threatening. We need to get indoors before the skies open up.<br /> By the time the police and the tow trucks have come and gone, the taxi has arrived, and the air has a bite that makes me shiver. I have my suitcase and purse, but have to cross my fingers that the rest of the stuff in my car will be safe at the repair shop until I can pick it up. Cody puts the suitcase in the cab&#039;s trunk, then opens the back door and slides in. Brock gestures for me to go next.<br /> I don&#039;t want to make a big deal out of riding up front with the driver after the guys have been so nice to me, so I get in and scoot over to make room. The brothers dwarf me, and when Brock slides in, I&#039;m squeezed between them like I&#039;m the filling in a twin sandwich.<br /> The driver pulls into the crush of traffic. Pressed between the brothers, I&#039;m instantly warm. My whole body starts to tingle, and it&#039;s not just from the heat coming off them. I know this because the sensations are strongest right between my legs.<br /> I&#039;ve never reacted to a man like this before, let alone two of them at once. Maybe all my emotions about Jason are being diverted into lust. Which means it&#039;s a really bad idea for me to let this continue.<br /> If they realize how turned on I am, they&#039;ll think I&#039;m a freak or a groupie. I don&#039;t want to give them any ideas, since I&#039;ll doubtless be around them again — I won&#039;t miss a game. In my best nice/polite/helpful voice, I say, &quot;I should sit in front.&quot;<br /> &quot;Nah,&quot; Brock drawls, and the next thing I know he picks me up as if I weigh nothing at all and settles me sideways on his lap, my hip nestled in his crotch. I suck in a breath as electricity jolts through my body.<br /> Excuse me,&quot; I say, still struggling for politeness. &quot;I can&#039;t sit in your lap.&quot; I try to ignore the sensations spiraling from my core out through my body and back again.<br /> &quot;You are sitting in my lap,&quot; he points out, like it&#039;s no big deal. One of his hands, so big and strong and warm, is curled around my waist, burning through my clothing. The other goes to my head, pressing gently down to tuck me against his neck, then stays tangled in my hair.<br /> He smells like sunshine and clean male sweat. It&#039;s intoxicating. My voice comes out all soft and breathy when I say, &quot;I mean it&#039;s not appropriate. Please let me go.&quot;<br /> &quot;Relax, sugar,&quot; he says in that same lazy tone. &quot;We&#039;re not gonna hurt you.&quot;<br /> The we is not exactly comforting.<br /> Brock&#039;s mouth brushes the skin on the side of my neck, making me jolt. Since I can&#039;t take them up on their offer, I don&#039;t need any more torment. I try to pull away again, but he just tucks me back against his side.<br /> &quot;Easy, Megalicious,&quot; he says in that rumble of his. &quot;You&#039;re too tense. We need to help you relax.&quot;<br /> &quot;You did not just call me — that.&quot; I can&#039;t even make myself repeat his ridiculous nickname. Who does he think he is? Besides the guy who&#039;s making my brain melt, I mean, along with the rest of my body.<br /> Cody chuckles. &quot;How about megagorgeous?&quot; He shifts closer, running a finger up and down my arm. <br /> My system is overloading again, and I can&#039;t help squirming some more on Brock&#039;s lap. &quot;Yeah, babe,&quot; he says. &quot;Let Daddy Brock make you feel better.&quot;<br /> &quot;Daddy Brock?&quot; I sputter and then snort with laughter. &quot;You guys are no older than I am. I might even be older than you.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not the years, baby,&quot; he says, his lips grazing the sensitive shell of my outer ear. &quot;It&#039;s the mileage.&quot;<br /> Even as I roll my eyes at him quoting movie lines at me, he turns me so I&#039;m facing forward in the taxi. One arm wraps around my midriff, and his free hand teases the skin just above the waistband of my shorts.<br /> His touch sends sparks shooting right down to my private part. I must have hit my head during the collision harder than I thought. Anger, grief, stress, hormones — can&#039;t forget the raging hormones — have apparently shredded every bit of common sense I possess. Because I don&#039;t say anything.<br /> All I have to do is open my mouth and tell them, &quot;No.&quot; Or &quot;Stop that.&quot; And they&#039;d back off, both of them. I know it in my bones. Impossible as it sounds, I feel safe with these two men who are taking such liberties with my body.<br /> I&#039;m letting it happen because I want it to. Because I want them. Because right now, with the rain wrapping the taxi in sheets of water, hiding us in our own little world, all I care about is how they&#039;re making me feel.<br /> And how they&#039;re making me feel is like a beautiful and desirable woman. Someone worth wanting. Someone Jason was a fool to let go.<br /> Who are you kidding? whispers the self-doubt that&#039;s been tormenting me all day, ever since I walked in on Jason and his mistress. You&#039;re nothing to them.<br /> I almost listen, almost give in to the crushing weight of my insecurity. But then my phone rings. Cody pulls it out of my purse. &quot;Jason,&quot; he says, reading the screen. &quot;Who&#039;s that?&quot;<br /> My anger blazes again. &quot;No one,&quot; I snap. I grab the phone, hit the Reject Call button, and toss it back in my purse. Jason, and not in a good way. He got his and now I&#039;m getting mine.<br /> I relax against Brock, consciously letting go of my resistance. &quot;That&#039;s my girl,&quot; he whispers. His hand slips inside my shorts, then under the elastic of my panties, his fingertips teasing the curls above my cherry.<br /> Now that I&#039;ve decided not to fight it, I&#039;m impatient for more. &quot;Touch me,&quot; I whisper back. &quot;Do it.&quot;<br /> <br /> There&#039;s a car I don&#039;t recognize parked in my dad&#039;s driveway, a white SUV next to his black one. The guys exchange a glance, but don&#039;t say anything. We all get out, and Cody retrieves my suitcase while Brock says to the driver, &quot;Wait here — we&#039;ll be back in a few minutes.&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s okay,&quot; I say. &quot;You don&#039;t have to come in with me.&quot; My dad may not have x-ray vision, but I can&#039;t shake the feeling that as soon as he sees us together, he&#039;ll somehow know what just happened.<br /> &quot;Just need to ask him a question,&quot; Brock says, but there&#039;s a twinkle in his eye that fills me with trepidation. He and Cody follow me up the sidewalk, close behind me as if they&#039;re afraid I&#039;ll slip inside and lock the door on them. They might be right.<br /> My body hasn&#039;t stopped humming from those amazing orgasms, and I mentally cross my fingers that my face is blank enough to protect me. Since Dad&#039;s expecting me, I open the front door without knocking, the twins still right behind me.<br /> The entryway opens into the living room, with a hallway branching off to the left that goes to the bedrooms, and a doorway on the right that leads to the kitchen. Since the living room is empty, I turn into the kitchen — and stop so fast the brothers bump into me.<br /> My dad&#039;s there, and so is a woman I&#039;ve never seen before. Their arms are around each other; his hands are on her hip. And they&#039;re pecking like there&#039;s no tomorrow.<br /> I haven&#039;t been this shocked since the day I was ten and came home to find my father crying in the living room. Even catching Jason this morning was less of a stunner. My voice is stuck in my throat. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d say anyway.<br /> Brock comes to my rescue by clearing his throat loudly, breaking up the makeout session. My dad&#039;s head whips around. &quot;Megan!&quot; he says. He looks confused — understandable, with the Beast Brothers at my back — but also a bit guilty.<br /> &quot;Hi, Dad.&quot; I find I can speak now that the silence has been broken. &quot;I did tell you I was almost here.&quot; His guilty look increases, and a small part of me is glad because it helps me conceal my own feelings of self-reproach. He comes over to give me a hug, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close. When I called this morning to say I was on my way, he didn&#039;t ask any questions; something in my voice must have warned him it wasn&#039;t the time. All he said was, &quot;I&#039;ll be here.&quot;<br /> His unwavering support steadies me, even as the contrast to Jason&#039;s betrayal is like a shard of glass in my heart. I squeeze him tighter, overflowing with love and gratitude, but his next words shatter the mood.<br /> &quot;Vivian stopped by after we spoke,&quot; he says. &quot;Vivian, I&#039;d like you to meet my daughter Megan.&quot;<br /> The woman comes forward, hands outstretched. &quot;It&#039;s wonderful to meet you, dear. Your father&#039;s told me so much about you.&quot;<br /> My first thought is that she looks nothing like my mother. I still have memories of my mom, and lots of old photographs. Not to mention mirrors. I have my mother&#039;s auburn curls and curvy build, whereas Vivian is blonde and slender. I&#039;m relieved that there&#039;s no resemblance; I&#039;m not sure what I would do if my dad started dating a lookalike.<br /> Her expression, though, puts my back up. Maybe it&#039;s my imagination working overtime, but the little smile playing around her lips reminds me of Jason&#039;s mistress. He threw her out this morning when I caught them together, but she smirked at me while she strutted out of the house, as if she&#039;d won some kind of victory.<br /> I want to smack Vivian&#039;s smile right off her face — which is crazy and wrong. My dad isn&#039;t cheating; he&#039;s entitled to be happy.<br /> I should be happy that he&#039;s met someone after so many years alone. But I&#039;m not. Shoving aside thoughts of what that says about me, I force a smile and say, &quot;It&#039;s nice to meet you.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s when everything goes from awkward to totally insane.<br /> Because Vivian looks at the twins and says, &quot;Hello, boys. What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> And Cody and Brock say, &quot;Hey, Mom.&quot;		Cha114		9	https://facebook.com/61553929473251	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! 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I&#039;ll see you next week,&quot; Lisa, a fellow colleague, advised as I punched out after yet another grueling night shift.<br /> &quot;Exhausted is just a state of mind, Lisa. Perfection is my perpetual state,&quot; I quipped, flashing her an award-winning smile that elicited a delighted giggle in response.<br /> &quot;See you on Wednesday. Try not to miss me, Lisa. I know it&#039;ll be a struggle,&quot; I teased, sashaying toward the exit, my steps an impromptu dance of liberation.<br /> While medical residents endured demanding schedules, we in the emergency wing enjoyed a somewhat better deal. A mix of eight and twelve-hour shifts interspersed with mandated days off and four / five-day stretches of respite annually – the rhythm suited me just fine.<br /> ...<br /> Leaving the hospital behind, I slipped into my car, my attention snagged by the group chat notifications on my phone.<br /> WHO ATE MY ICE CREAM? CONFESS BEFORE I UNLEASH MY WRATH UPON YOU. YOU KNOW I&#039;M DEAD SERIOUS – Hannah<br /> I did. – Ava<br /> Care to elucidate this crime, Ava? – Hannah<br /> I&#039;m outta here, bye! – Akira<br /> was famished, plus my period just started, Hannah. Show a little empathy, darling. – Ava<br /> My loves, let&#039;s try to relax– Ambi<br /> But it&#039;s a matter of principle! Allyssa, back me up. – Hannah<br /> She&#039;s at work, Hannah, not much backup to offer from there – Ambi<br /> We&#039;ll settle this later, preferably under our roof – Hannah<br /> ... – Hannah<br /> A tender smile touched my lips as I finished scrolling through their exchanges. <br /> ...<br /> I restarted the car and embarked on a brief grocery run, acquiring an assortment of Häagen-Dazs pints and other essentials.<br /> Eventually, I pulled into the residential parking lot, my home away from home. Killing the engine, I gathered my belongings from the backseat, a longing for a hot bath gnawing at my senses.<br /> Navigating through the revolving doors, my hands were occupied with a personal bag and grocery sacks. My attention split between my phone and my surroundings, resulting in an undignified collision with a wall.<br /> Embarrassment coloured my cheeks. The day&#039;s escapades might have been bizarre, but my knack for graceful entrances evidently remained consistent.<br /> The collision had thrust me into an encounter that defied all expectations. A wall that was decidedly warm and exuded an intoxicating aroma of leather, whiskey, and spice. I struggled to regain my focus, the disarray of spilt groceries and my own scattered thoughts mirrored in my surroundings.<br /> &quot;Apologies,&quot; I uttered, my gaze still averted, my hands moving to collect the remnants of my toppled shopping.<br /> Finally, I dared to raise my eyes, and the sight that met me was nothing short of a masterpiece. <br /> A tousled yet perfectly groomed cascade of dark brown curls crowned a frame that radiated both muscularity and lean grace. This man was a living embodiment of a sculpture, a museum masterpiece brought to life.<br /> A bizarre urge to ruffle his hair, a gesture one would offer to a child, briefly flitted through my mind before I reined in my wandering thoughts. I needed to focus, to steady my racing heart.<br /> Yet, beneath the surface of his captivating appearance, I sensed an aura of power that whispered a stark warning. A power that could annihilate worlds, its calm exterior belying the storm within.<br /> My internal monologue barely kept pace with the rapid cascade of realizations. His familiarity, an elusive memory, nagged at my mind. Then it struck me like a lightning bolt – William Henderson, the multi-billionaire, adorned every major business publication and his name echoed through the corridors of wealth and influence.<br /> I wished fervently for the ground to open and swallow me whole. The weight of the moment pressed upon me, making it difficult to breathe. I needed to gather my scattered wit.<br /> Beside him stood four equally formidable men, each bearing the mark of power and success. Noah Scott, heir to the &quot;Scott diamonds&quot;, a name that is synonymous with jewellery excellence spanning generations. <br /> Alexander Kishimoto, the mastermind behind &quot;Jen and Kishimoto&quot;, is the world&#039;s most expensive stock. <br /> Christian Knight, the CEO of &quot;Knight and Co&quot;, his company is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. With a rich history spanning over 40 years.<br /> And lastly, Mr. Hernandez needed no introduction, the man was a titan in every industry.<br /> &quot;Are you okay, miss harper?&quot; Mr Hernandez asks as I finally get off the floor.<br /> &quot;Yes, I am&quot;<br /> &quot;Good because you&#039;re in my way, Miss Harper&quot; William&#039;s voice made me slightly dizzy. I needed to sit down, to find my equilibrium.<br /> &quot;I know. I&#039;m so sorry, I&#039;ve just had a long day and –&quot; My words faltered, out of sync with my thoughts, as I struggled to articulate myself.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t care, move,&quot; he asserted, his tone aloof as he stowed his phone away, an air of detachment cloaking him.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t you think we are equally at fault here? We bumped into each other because we were both lost in our phones. I think it&#039;s only fair for both of us to apologize, wouldn&#039;t you agree, sir?&quot; I narrowed my eyes, straightening my posture to assert a semblance of confidence. My voice wavered slightly, but I held my ground.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t agree, and I won&#039;t apologize. Move,&quot; his voice dripped with iciness as he stepped closer, the heat of his presence radiating against my skin. He was standing directly in front of the elevator doors, his demeanour a chilling blend of arrogance and indifference.<br /> No,&quot; I scowled back, a surge of defiance coursing through me. I took a step forward, invading his personal space, a gesture as audacious as it was impulsive.<br /> &quot;Apologize for bumping into me, and I&#039;ll step aside. Unless you&#039;d rather resort to shoving a woman? Or perhaps I should provide the press with a scoop about how a vulnerable woman was nearly harassed by a billionaire in the elevator of one of the continent&#039;s most prestigious residential apartments?&quot; My words spilt out, hoarser than intended, my bravado overriding my better judgment. He narrows his eyes, clenches his jaw, and takes a step closer until he&#039;s towering over me.<br /> We hold each other&#039;s eyes neither one of us blinking. A palpable tension hung in the air, thick with unspoken challenges and silent confrontations. I had just issued a veiled threat to five of the world&#039;s most influential men, including my own landlord. A chill ran down my spine, and I braced myself for the repercussions.<br /> But then, an unexpected intervention disrupted the standoff. &quot;Miss Harper,&quot; Mr Kishimoto&#039;s soothing voice broke through, a smile tugging at his lips as he diffused the tension. &quot;Allow me to apologize on his behalf. He&#039;s had a trying day, and he regrets the collision. It was a mutual oversight.&quot;<br /> His charm flowed like a balm, a touch of warmth amid the chilly currents. The tension ebbed slightly, and I let out a resigned sigh, a weary smile gracing my lips.<br /> &quot;We all have trying days it doesn&#039;t entitle us to be foolish to people, okay?&quot;, I aim my comment at everyone including myself.<br /> &quot;Nevertheless, apology accepted.&quot; I sigh and smile stepping out of their way and letting them all out of the elevator, and step in with my bag and groceries.<br /> Our hands touched<br /> &quot;Mr Hernandez, Mr Scott, Mr Knight, Mr Kishimoto and finally Mr Henderson. I can&#039;t say it&#039;s been pleasure gentlemen, goodnight.&quot;, I say with the last shred of confidence and strength I have in my voice as I step into the elevator.<br /> I hit my floor number into my elevator making the doors shut and leaving me with an image of William Henderson smirking and rolling his tongue against the inside of his cheek. I sigh and lean into the wall.<br /> The elevator doors released me from their embrace with a gentle ding. Stepping out, I reached into my bag, fingers navigating the familiar contours until my key card was in hand. Swiping it smoothly, I crossed the threshold into the haven I called home, the comforting scent of familiarity enveloping me.<br /> &quot;Hey, I&#039;m home,&quot; I announced, my voice a tired but genuine echo. The lilt of voices led me to the heart of our sanctuary – the bustling kitchen. Amidst the friendly cacophony, my closest friends were engaged in a spirited debate, their laughter and banter filling the air.<br /> The conversation veered into my upcoming twenty-fifth birthday, a surprise they had meticulously orchestrated. <br /> My stern facade cracked, giving way to a playful plea. &quot;Just promise me, before we dive into luxury, we&#039;ll sound the financial alarm. Our collective debt should remain a tale whispered in shadows.&quot;<br /> Perched on the couch, the night unfurled before us like a tapestry of shared moments. Our laughter melded with the melodies of the television, and the hours slipped away, a testament to the strength of our bonds.<br /> Huddled on the couch, vampire diaries played out on screen, punctuated by Ava&#039;s vivid imagination. Her musings danced between outrageous and hilarious, eliciting both fits of giggles and good-natured eye rolls.<br /> …<br /> Footsteps approached my bed, and a hand began drawing comforting circles on my back. &quot;Allyssa, wake up, my love,&quot; Ambi&#039;s gentle whisper tickled my ear. Slowly, I peeled my eyes open, greeted by the sight of my best friends kneeling around my bed, holding an ice cream cake adorned with a solitary blue-lit candle.<br /> &quot;Happy birthday to you,&quot; they began singing in harmonious unison. A silly grin broke across my face as I sat up. &quot;Happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear llyssa, happy birthday to youuuuuuuu,&quot; Ava&#039;s final note held an extra burst of energy.<br /> &quot;Make a wish, babe!&quot; Akira&#039;s cheerful voice resonated from her phone screen, her expression radiating pure joy.<br /> With closed eyes, I made a silent wish, one for a future brimming with happiness, health, and success for all of us, and, well, a partner to share it all with. As I blew out the candle, my eyes flickered open.<br /> &quot;What did you wish for, babe?&quot; Hannah inquired, offering me a glass of water along with a couple of aspirin. My savior.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d have to kill you if I told you. Thanks,&quot; I replied after swallowing the pill, my gaze shifting between them.<br /> &quot;Where&#039;s the fun in that, Harper?&quot; Ambi playfully pouted as she began slicing the cake, presenting me with a delectable piece. My mouth watered at the mere sight.<br /> &quot;<br /> &quot;TMI, Ava. And to answer your curiosity, Allyssa is simply waiting for the right time and person, right, llyssa?&quot; Hannah interjected, a hint of mockery lacing her words.<br /> &quot;Ease up, you two. That&#039;s enough. Out, everyone. I&#039;m sure llyssa wants to freshen up, and it&#039;s our turn to run errands,&quot; Ambi intervened, coming to my rescue. She ushered Hannah and Ava to their feet amidst their good-natured bickering.<br /> &quot;Thanks, Ambi. I replied, <br /> As I guided them toward the bedroom door, their playful banter continued. They exited with one final exchange of words, leaving me to head toward the shower, embarking on my first day as a twenty-five-year-old.<br /> …<br /> Another Dinner, we had a conversation. &quot;Did you guys hear? allegedly our landlord is a mafia boss in Italy and uses his businesses here as a way of money laundering&quot;, Ava says lowering her voice. We were currently eating dessert and preparing to pay the expensive bill I presumed it was.<br /> For the sake of their jobs, they stopped writing about him completely unless it involved him doing something positive with his legal business.<br /> &quot;Will you shut up before you get us in trouble?&quot;, Hannah scolds her. People went missing for saying such things about him, she was probably worried someone would hear Ava and might take her.<br /> Although if someone kidnapped Ava. I&#039;m sure she&#039;d bully them into returning her.<br /> &quot;No, let&#039;s actually talk about it though&quot;. Ambi says lowering her voice and encouraging Ava to rant about the mafia.<br /> &quot;I need to use the restroom guys I&#039;ll be right back&quot;, I say getting up and leaving Hannah trying to shush Ambi and Ava and walking up to a waitress who helps me find the restroom.<br /> I retreated to the restroom, taking a few moments to freshen up and collect my thoughts. After adjusting my makeup and my appearance, I stepped back out, only to collide with someone, their presence familiar even before my eyes met theirs. His scent reached me first, a heady combination of mystery and familiarity.<br /> &quot;I apologize, that was entirely my—&quot;<br /> &quot;—You!&quot; I exclaimed, my surprise cutting off my apology mid-sentence. It was him, the foolish from the elevator.<br /> He paused, his gaze locking onto mine. &quot;You,&quot; he replied, his voice holding a touch of wonder that mirrored the bewilderment in my own.<br /> &quot;Are you stalking me?&quot; The incredulity in my voice was hard to ignore. The mere statistical probability of running into the same person twice in less than 36 hours was slim, to say the least. Yet, here he was, defying all logic.<br /> He chuckled softly, a sound that sent a shiver down my spine. &quot;Not only are you demanding, but also narcissistic and delusional, darling,&quot; he retorted, taking a step closer to me, his presence a mixture of magnetism and intrigue.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t call me that.&quot; My response was sharp, my eyes narrowing at his audacity.<br /> &quot;What shouldn&#039;t I call you, darling?&quot; The word rolled off his tongue, dripping with a deliberate playfulness that both irritated and exhilarated me.<br /> &quot;The word darling is used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person. Which I am not, sir, so drop it.&quot; My retort was laced with a challenge, a silent dare for him to push further.<br /> A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, and he took another step closer, effectively trapping me against the cool marble wall. The proximity sent a rush of heat through me, my heartbeat quickening in response.<br /> &quot;Is it?&quot; He leaned in slightly, the scent of leather and spice enveloping me, clouding my rational thoughts. &quot;What if I find the term fitting, darling?&quot;<br /> My breath caught in my throat as his fingers brushed against my skin, tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear. The sensation was electrifying, every nerve ending coming alive at his touch.<br /> We stood like that, locked in a silent battle of wills, the intensity of our gazes conveying more than words ever could. His presence overwhelmed me, a heady mixture of danger and allure, making it difficult to think clearly.<br /> I don&#039;t even know this man, why am I letting him do this?<br /> And then, as abruptly as he had closed the distance, he pulled back, a self-assured smirk playing on his lips. I had been backed against the wall, both literally and metaphorically, my heart pounding in my chest.<br /> &quot;Goodnight, darling.&quot; His voice was a velvety murmur, dripping with an undercurrent of promises and secrets. With that sadistic smile still lingering on his lips, he turned and walked away, leaving me standing against the wall, my thoughts in a whirlwind.<br /> I catch my breath and walk back to our table, I catch a glimpse of him across the room with an older man and a younger woman I can&#039;t make them out.<br /> &quot;Hey, are you alright you like you&#039;ve seen a ghost?&quot;, Ambi asks running a soothing hand on my arm as I take my seat.<br /> &quot;Yeah! I am my social battery is kinda low I think I want to go home is that alright?&quot; I force a smile onto my face<br /> &quot;Yes of course, why didn&#039;t you just say that you do not have to worry about the bill because someone already paid it&quot;, Ava says doing her little dance. that foolish <br /> &quot;By who? &quot; I ask<br /> &quot;They didn&#039;t tell us but a win is a win, let&#039;s take it, &quot; Hannah says finishing her drink.<br /> I finish my dessert and we start to get up and make our way to the exit. Curiosity gets the best of me and I look over to the table where William was seated but it&#039;s empty.<br /> I feel something I can&#039;t describe.		Pop001		372	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. 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1011239	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031127		455		725501683118858	1	3.4842200155464E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375326880733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODQvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDkvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468822	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435564557_1774255223067859_7921762655095290781_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=xJHGW9AlAAMAb5J4GVd&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDNxmxCb1-0xTh2SHNfc2qDXlzn0_-rluZqBxIeIT5u1Q&oe=6618E429	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435385117_7034378263351533_8584564280524492065_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=GM4LTtGLv5IAb442o09&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCsFLV7CuYx_k8Ay6SZ_PQf0xb8fFOQFk4h7Pu0MPo5Rg&oe=6618F061			0	3	Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice.Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale.<br /> ---<br /> &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot;<br /> &quot;Angus, you are so cruel! I will never agree to that!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> A cool breeze gently rolled up the curtains on the second floor of the villa.<br /> Tammy&#039;s scarred face hung with tears, and her tiny, undressundressed body lay shivering in the strong man&#039;s arms. She was too shy to look up at him.<br /> Today was her wedding night. Just now, she ended the transformation from a girl to a woman.<br /> The man holding her in his arms at the moment was her husband Angus, a man could drive all women crazy.<br /> She had loved him for fifteen years.<br /> In the darkness, Angus stared at the little woman in his arms. His deep black eyes contained a coolness that was hard for others to guess.<br /> He stroked her soft hair and murmured, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m sorry I hurt you.&quot;<br /> Although when they were having love, she hadn&#039;t been crying out in pain, she was holding back her tears. She looked so aggrieved that it hurt him a little.<br /> Tammy shook her head gently. Her face blushed.<br /> Although he was gentle, the pain was inevitable because it was her first time.<br /> However, she was happy enough that he didn&#039;t mind the scars on her face and that she was a poor little girl who had been living in exile for ten years.<br /> There was a ding, and his phone rang.<br /> Angus took the phone, looked at it, frowned, turned his head and said, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m going out for a few minutes and I will come back soon. Wait for me.&quot;<br /> He bowed his head and gently pecked on her forehead.<br /> Angus switched on the light and got out of bed, tucking Tammy in and picking up a robe from the side and putting it on.<br /> Tammy watched as he left the room.<br /> Without his embrace, she was suddenly lost. She gripped the blanket restlessly at her chest. Her thin shoulders were out of the quilt, and they were covered with the marks of their love and affection.<br /> A few minutes passed and he didn&#039;t return. Tammy&#039;s loss grew stronger and stronger.<br /> She put on her pink nightgown and picked up the heart-shaped pendant carved from the wood on the bedside table and put it around her neck.<br /> It had been given to her by her mother before she died, and although it was worthless, she had worn it since she was a child.<br /> The pendant always soothed her anxious emotion.<br /> Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice. It was extraordinarily familiar to her, but it hurt her so much for a moment. His words were like a thunderbolt exploding in her head!<br /> Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale. Her hands clenched in fists, gripping the skirt of her nightgown so tightly that her whole body was as stiff as a stone. She seemed to have lost half her life.<br /> In the back of her mind, the words he&#039;d said when he&#039;d asked her to marry him emerged...<br /> &quot;Tammy, you are a good girl, and I have no reason to marry any woman but you... &quot;<br /> But then those words were like heavy slaps in her face!<br /> Tammy&#039;s kidney was paired with Sonia&#039;s and marrying her was just to get her to sign the donor consent form-...<br /> Tammy covered her mouth and shivered.<br /> She&#039;d never agreed to donate her kidney, and she&#039;d thought he&#039;d married her because he loved her.<br /> But it turned out that he was the one who was going to trick her into donating a kidney for the woman he loved!<br /> The familiar figure not far away was as grand and tall as a king, with an elegant aristocratic air. Although the first time had only just been given to him, at the moment he was so strange to her!<br /> At this time, there came another voice with some flattery: &quot;Oh, so that&#039;s it. Young Master Smith, why didn&#039;t you say so earlier. I thought you had let Sonia down. After all, she loves you so much, and you married Tammy as soon as she fell ill. It&#039;s hard for her not to think too much. Tammy is so vicious that she won&#039;t donate her kidney to save her sister. And you&#039;re the only one who can control her!&quot;<br /> The speaker was Tammy&#039;s stepmother, who was named Sue.<br /> When Tammy was nine years old, Sue was brought home by her father along with her sister who was older than Tammy. That girl was also her father&#039;s biological daughter.<br /> In other words, not long after her father and mother got married, he already had had an affair with another woman and had a daughter outside.<br /> At the time, her mother was already suffering from depression due to the hardships she had had in the marriage. And as a result, the incident completely overwhelmed her, causing her to become more and more mentally ill. Finally, her mother desperately tried to throw her out of the car window in a major car accident, while she was burned to death in the car.<br /> By the time her body was taken out, it was all charred...<br /> Tammy was only ten years old...<br /> Her mother was killed by Sue and her daughter, and her face and life were ruined by them.<br /> And now, they had joined forces and wanted her kidney!<br /> How could they be so bad? How could they do this to her?<br /> What did she do wrong?<br /> Tammy&#039;s tears rolled down like a river that had burst its banks!<br /> Angus, did you know that I&#039;ve remembered you since I was five years old!<br /> But I loved you so much, and you trampled on my affection like this!<br /> His cruelty shattered all her hopes, and her world fell into obscurity.<br /> She thought she&#039;d made it, but when the fog had lifted, she found that the destination she&#039;d been running to wasn&#039;t heaven, but inferno!<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth desperately and ran away back to her room!<br /> Angus&#039;s eyes were deep and dark. Hearing the words Sue used to describe Tammy such as, &quot;little hoof&quot; and &quot;vicious,&quot; he was somewhat uncomfortable. His voice had turned cold, &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidneys can only be used when it&#039;s necessary.&quot;<br /> When he possessed her tonight, she was shaking all the time. She was so thin and fragile, so how could she carry the kidney removal surgery.<br /> When Sue heard this, she was immediately unhappy, but she didn&#039;t dare to show her anger, &quot;Young Master Smith, what do you mean? Didn&#039;t you say you&#039;d let her donate her kidney before marrying her? But why did you go back on your word?&quot;<br /> Angus frowned and said sternly, &quot;I have no regrets. If another suitable kidney is found before the operation, I will divorce her.&quot;<br /> Divorce.<br /> The thought of these words seemed to hit him hard heavily.<br /> Sue was about to say something else. Suddenly Angus paled and said indifferently, &quot;Go away and don&#039;t let Tammy doubt you.&quot;<br /> His tone was full of strong command that made Sue pale!<br /> Although she had decided that she was Angus&#039;s future mother-in-law, she still shivered, not daring to say anything more. She turned away but a light flashed in her eyes.<br /> Tammy, the little woman, caused her daughter to be only Angus&#039; second wife in the future even if she was well enough to marry Angus. What an abominable woman!<br /> She would never let Tammy go!<br /> ........<br /> Tammy huddled in the corner of the room with her arms wrapped around her, shivering.<br /> Angus came in, and found no one in the room. He searched around, and suddenly noticed the curtains trembling faintly.<br /> He lifted the curtains and saw Tammy sitting on the floor, hugging her knees as if she was in some kind of shock. Her face was pale as a sheet.<br /> Angus was startled, &quot;Tammy, what are you doing here?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her teeth desperately, and she stared at him with her red eyes.<br /> Angus frowned. He was confused. &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you? Get up first&quot;<br /> He bent down and put his hands under her armpits and picked her up.<br /> Suddenly, Tammy was agitated and pushed him away hard, &quot;Get off me!&quot;<br /> She almost growled out.<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Her attitude was so strange. Did she know anything?<br /> Instantly, his eyes went cold, &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her fists in grief, &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> It was clear that things had been revealed, and his cold tone seemed to tell her that there was no need for him to pretend to be gentle with her anymore.<br /> The air went cold, and Tammy&#039;s whole body became top-heavy as if all her insides had been emptied!<br /> Suddenly, she was so out of breath that a sensation of her breath being blocked came over her, and she fell to the ground, covering her chest!<br /> Angus sensed something was wrong and immediately took her in his arms!<br /> &quot;Tammy!&quot; There was urgency in his voice.<br /> Tammy&#039;s breath quickened and she gripped the man&#039;s suit tie. Her tears gushed from her eyes, and her red eyes were full of indignation!<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus didn&#039;t say much, but his face was unusually livid. He just picked Tammy up and put her on the bed.<br /> &quot;Tammy, how are you feeling?&quot; He patted her face gently, a fine layer of sweat covering his forehead.<br /> Tammy stared at him with wide and empty eyes. She gave him a sarcastic smile.<br /> If he&#039;d been scared about her before, she&#039;d have been happy. But now she just felt sick.<br /> He wasn&#039;t afraid she&#039;d die, but he was afraid that he could not get her to sign the consent form!<br /> Suddenly, Tammy sat up in bed, pushed him away, and got right off the bed!<br /> Angus frowned. He easily caught her back with his long arms and held her in his arms. He hugged her from behind, and his eyes were dark, &quot;Where do you want to go?&quot;<br /> &quot;You let go of me!&quot; Tammy shouted!<br /> Finally, monstrous anger erupted and she tried almost with all her might to break the man&#039;s hands that held her. Her nails almost sank into the back of his hands.<br /> Angus frowned and a chill crossed his face as he said coldly, &quot;Stop it. Calm down!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He&#039;s got the nerve to think she was making a scene?<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth, veins bulging on her forehead as she hissed, &quot;Angus, you son of a woman. How could you cheat on my feelings like that?!&quot;<br /> She hated him so much!<br /> Angus closed his eyes and his breathing became a little faster. He easily clamped around her in his embrace. His strong and muscular muscles pressed against her back through the suit and her nightgown. His heartbeat strongly that almost crushed her thin and frail body.<br /> In the end, he opened his cold and heartless eyes with a frost that couldn&#039;t be melted, &quot;Yes, I married you for your kidney, but...&quot;<br /> He seemed to be trying to explain something else, but the words wouldn&#039;t come out of his mouth.<br /> After all, he was doing it for her kidney. What else could he do to explain?<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He had finally admitted it to her. He admitted his intention so neatly, so righteously!<br /> Tammy breathed a cold air. She bit down on her teeth, and her face was full of tears. The tears hid the scars on her face. She raged, &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot; His voice was also tinged with a hidden anger, and his strong, powerful arms around her became tighter.<br /> Just a kidney?<br /> Why did he have the nerve to say that?<br /> &quot;Angus, you&#039;re so cruel! How could you lie to me like that to get my kidney! How could you! How could... &quot;Tammy closed her eyes in pain.<br /> His voice gradually cooled down, &quot;As long as you promise to donate your kidney to your sister, we&#039;re still husband and wife. And you&#039;re still the young lady of the Smith Family. I&#039;ll guarantee you a lifetime of glory and prosperity.&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> &quot;Hahahaha...hahahahahaha!&quot; Tammy burst out laughing.<br /> He frowned. Her miserable laughter caused him discomfort, &quot;What are you laughing at? Didn&#039;t you marry me for money? One kidney in exchange for a position as a young lady of the Smith Family and a lifetime of brocade is quite cost-efficient!&quot;<br /> Originally, he knew that she had a strong temperament. If he directly asked her to donate her kidney, she would not agree. Her father was also refused by her.<br /> That was why he carefully pained everything. He wanted to ask her to donate her kidney gradually.<br /> But tonight his plan was all ruined and the original plan had to be changed!<br /> &quot;Young Mrs. Smith?&quot; Tammy&#039;s heart was aching and she was angry. And she said sarcastically and angrily, &quot;Do you think I care about the position of the Young Mrs. Smith? I married you because...&quot;<br /> It was because I&#039;ve been in love with you for 15 years starting at the age of five...<br /> Even if you were just an ordinary person, not the high and mighty Mr. Smith, I still loved you!<br /> But what was the point of saying those words now!<br /> He was just a hateful liar!<br /> There was no way she was going to love a liar who broke her liver again!<br /> With a surge of intense hatred in her heart, she suddenly lowered her head and bit Angus&#039;s arm with a vicious force!<br /> His hand was oozing blood!<br /> Angus frowned and gritted his teeth, &quot;Tammy, you!&quot;<br /> He picked Tammy&#039;s body right up, pressed her against the bed, ripped open her nightgown, and lowered his head to peck her!<br /> &quot;Ah! You let go of me, let go of me!&quot; Tammy struggled desperately, yelling at the top of her lungs.<br /> Angus held her arms down on the bed. His cold, cruel gaze penetrated with a suffocating harshness and his tone was filled with solemn and warning, &quot;Tammy, I can tell you unequivocally that Sonia is the apple of my eye. I have loved her so for years. If anything happens to her, you&#039;re not going to have a good time!&quot;<br /> He loved Sonia dearly from the first time he saw her when he was ten years old.<br /> Sonia was only seven years old at the time, and she was so cute and made him distressed.<br /> At that time, she even gave him half of her jade pendant.<br /> The jade pendant could be combined into one. Each of them kept one, and they had promised to be together since they were young.<br /> So, no matter what the cost, he would save Sonia!<br /> Not to mention hurting the woman beneath him, he could even destroy the world for the sake of the woman he loved.<br /> Angus&#039;s words seemed to slap Tammy so hard that she shivered all the time.<br /> Had he loved Sonia all those years?<br /> So, what about her? She was nothing!<br /> His love for Sonia was so strong that he could hurt everyone in the world.<br /> And was her love for him so worthless?<br /> She was painful. Overwhelming pain!<br /> She was in pain!<br /> Angus gazed into her grieving eyes, and it was as if something had pricked his heart and made him uncomfortable. His whole heart was clenched!<br /> With a sudden surge of anger in his eyes, he pinched her chin and pecked her hard on the lips!<br /> He closed his eyes and pecked her, not looking at her tears of pain and sorrow.<br /> These two lips that he had tasted so many times, were so bitter mixed with tears right now.<br /> &quot;N-no...let go...let go!&quot;<br /> The skirt of her nightgown was hiked up by him!<br /> &quot;No!!!&quot; She could not stand it. She would not allow this man to touch her again!<br /> Thinking of that her first time was given to this man, she suddenly felt so pathetic!<br /> Amid her struggle, Tammy grabbed the bedside table lamp and smashed it hard at Angus!<br /> The bedside lamp was broken!<br /> Angus was bleeding from the head!<br /> Tammy took the opportunity to push him away hard and ran barefoot!<br /> &quot;Tammy, you&#039;re looking for death!&quot; Angus covered the wound on his head. His eyes were red and gushed with a flaming rage.<br /> Tammy escaped from the villa.<br /> But after running for a while, she was suddenly caught!<br /> She was shocked and struggled desperately, &quot;Let go of me!&quot;<br /> She thought it was Angus, but then there was Sue&#039;s voice, &quot;Tammy, look at you. You&#039;re pathetic. Do you want me to find some men to comfort your broken heart?&quot;<br /> Sue was downstairs at the villa and before she left, she heard the sound of the two of them arguing from inside. She was so proud!<br /> The intense anxiety in Tammy&#039;s heart made her desperately want to get out of here, but her jaw was pinched hard!<br /> Sue opened her mouth and forced a few pills in her mouth, forcing her to swallow them!<br /> &quot;Errr...&quot; cough cough!<br /> Tammy tried to spit the medicine out, but it was too late. The pills were already been swallowed!<br /> &quot;What did you feed me?&quot; Tammy asked angrily.<br /> &quot;Of course they are good stuff!&quot; Sue immediately said to the two men she brought with her: &quot;She is the bride today. Don&#039;t leave her alone in the empty room. Take her away and serve her well. .&quot;<br /> Sue held her arms and smiled arrogantly.<br /> The two men smiled evilly, trying to take her away!<br /> Tammy was scared, &quot;Let go of me! let go of me! Angus won&#039;t let you go if he finds out! &quot;<br /> &quot;Angus?&quot; laughed Sue, &quot;He&#039;s made it so clear that he married you to save my daughter. Do you think he&#039;d mind you? take her away!&quot;<br /> Several men dragged Tammy away.<br /> Tammy shook her head back and her eyes suddenly fell somewhere, &quot;Angus, I&#039;m here!&quot;<br /> She yelled so loudly that several people were startled at the same time!<br /> Tammy took advantage of their disorientation and broke away from them hard enough to run towards the curb!<br /> &quot;Stop!&quot; Several people realized they were being fooled and immediately chased after her.<br /> Tammy ran to the side of the road. At the same time, a car came barreling towards her!<br /> Tammy stopped that car against all odds!<br /> Hiss-.<br /> There was a rush of brakes!<br /> &quot;Ah!!!&quot; Tammy slumped to the ground.<br /> A couple of men were going to catch up with her, but they saw the car that suddenly drove up, so they stood on the side of the road, not daring to do anything.<br /> The car door was opened and a tall figure stepped out. The darkness wrapped around his body like wings, and he was like a god of night.<br /> Tammy crawled forward and grabbed the person who came down from the car. Her face was filled with tears and she said in a husky voice: &quot;Help me... ...Please help me...&quot;		Cho005		3	https://facebook.com/61553848687555	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011260	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031127		455		775255911239621	1	1.3117254495203E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375322880733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468817	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434565411_1368589860499087_5074978075689235145_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=dWSWYjzG1kYAb4WdJmw&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfABkuG5wwK-mTTtBcM6-Jq1d43RGJP6HsiSoGqMu5F85g&oe=6618E34E	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435470896_473263435024256_6279147577832557409_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=45RUXu8aXWAAb6ysQZe&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCXpIWqNz3aCpIog8vOscVXYT5O-iaH70q98gPlWdboPg&oe=6618F0B0			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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I stand on legs that are just as shaky as he said they’d be. My throat hurts from moaning and I’m sore as all get-out. As I stand, my phone clatters to the floor.<br /> I reach down to pick it up—<br /> And freeze in horror.<br /> Ruslan’s name is lighting up my screen.<br /> And the call is active.<br /> For seven minutes and thirty-two seconds, I’ve been masturbating to the absolute filthiest fantasy I’ve ever had, starring Ruslan Oryolov.<br /> _________________<br /> EMMA<br /> &quot;Do I have your full attention, Ms. Carson?&quot;<br /> I gulp and refocus on my boss. Ruslan Oryolov is glowering—not because I&#039;ve done anything wrong, but just because that&#039;s how he always looks at me.<br /> Actually, that&#039;s how he always looks at everyone. I&#039;m pretty sure he&#039;s that unfortunate case you always hear moms telling their kids about: he made a sour face once upon a time and it just got stuck like that.<br /> To be fair, this time, he has good reason. He&#039;s actually caught me in the middle of a somewhat shockingly violent fantasy about stapling his beautiful lips together with the stapler on his desk and then yeeting him out of his gorgeous thirtieth-story office window.<br /> He&#039;d deserve it. And he only has himself to blame.<br /> Because I am all-caps EXHAUSTED from tending to his every whim today.<br /> I arrived at the office at the buttcrack of dawn this morning. I haven&#039;t had more than ten consecutive seconds to myself all day long. And only now, with the clock nearing 9:00 P.M., am I getting anywhere close to the end of this workday from inferno.<br /> Without an IV drip of quad espressos, I would be dust in the wind.<br /> But even with my caffeine addiction, I feel frazzled inside and out. In my head, I&#039;m cursing my past self for being dumb enough to buy these heels half a size too small just because they were on sale. The arches of my feet are ready to commit war crimes in order to be freed.<br /> Ruslan, on the other hand, looks as polished as ever. It&#039;s actually offensive how good he looks, despite working like a machine for every bit as long as I have today. His suit is impeccable, as is his dark five o&#039;clock shadow, and the intensity in his scorching amber eyes hasn&#039;t dimmed one solitary notch.<br /> &quot;Ms. Carson. I asked you a question.&quot;<br /> &quot;Uh, yes,&quot; I stammer. &quot;Yes, you have my attention.&quot; I glance down at my notepad. &quot;Litigation release needs to go to Mark Vanderberg in Legal first thing in the morning. New chairs have been requested for the boardroom on Floor Seventeen and I will check on delivery dates. I&#039;m moving your 2:00 P.M. to your 11:30, moving your 11:30 to your 7:15, moving your 7:15 to next Thursday, and I&#039;m telling next Thursday&#039;s meeting to—and I quote—&#039;go to die.&#039; Did I miss anything?&quot;<br /> Ruslan arches one unfairly gorgeous brow. Seriously—if I could transplant those bad boys onto my own face, I really might. They&#039;re dark and expressive and communicate half of his threats without a single word. &quot;I detect a tone.&quot;<br /> I keep my own face perfectly neutral. &quot;No, sir. No tone. You specifically requested &#039;no snark&#039; after the lunch salad debacle last month. I wouldn&#039;t forget.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hm.&quot;<br /> Like his eyebrow, one solitary, not-even-a-word syllable from the infamous Mr. Oryolov, CEO of Bane Corporation, is enough to make grown men dissolve into tears.<br /> I&#039;ve seen it with my own two eyes. Literally. When I first started here, one of the microchip suppliers that Bane uses for our flagship home security product came in for a meeting and tried to negotiate higher prices. At the end of the idiot&#039;s hardball pitch, Ruslan simply lofted an eyebrow and said, &quot;Hm.&quot; The man started shaking so badly they had to take him out of the conference room in a wheely chair like it was an ambulance gurney.<br /> He&#039;s not the only one. Lord knows Ruslan has brought me to the verge of tears and beyond plenty of times in the eighteen months I&#039;ve been working for him.<br /> Everyone warned me before I took the job that it wouldn&#039;t be easy. His last three personal assistants lasted six, four, and zero-point-five months, respectively, before running screaming for the hills. There&#039;s a rumor that one of them is still checked into in-patient therapy somewhere up in Vermont.<br /> Suffice it to say, everyone was right. Life under Ruslan Oryolov&#039;s scrutiny is not easy. It starts early and ends late. It&#039;s harsh. Fast-paced. He doesn&#039;t say &quot;please&quot; and he doesn&#039;t know the meaning of &quot;thank you.&quot;<br /> But I&#039;ve stuck around for one reason and one reason only: I have to.<br /> That&#039;s not quite the whole truth, actually. I stuck around for three reasons. And their names are Josh, Caroline, and Reagan.<br /> I glance down and look at the lock screen of my phone where it rests in my lap. Three smiling faces stare back at me. Five-year-old Reagan just lost her front tooth and the little goober has her tongue sticking out through the gap. Caroline is only six, but she&#039;s already practicing her &quot;smizing&quot; and chin-tucked selfie poses. She&#039;s going to break so many boys&#039; hearts as soon as I let her get an Instagram account. Josh, at eight, is the oldest—but you&#039;d think by looking at him that he&#039;s a decade older than that, even. It&#039;s something in his eyes. A hauntedness. A chill. A stony sense of responsibility that doesn&#039;t belong on a boy who&#039;s too young to grow armpit hair.<br /> Losing your mom will do that to you.<br /> I would know—sort of—because losing my sister has certainly done it to me.<br /> I do the math in my head quickly. It&#039;s March 9th right now and Sienna died in September three years ago. So that&#039;s three years, six months, and four days since I last hugged her or heard her laugh.<br /> Three years, six months, and four days since I went from Auntie to Momma in the blink of an eye.<br /> Three years, six months, and four days since my life changed forever.<br /> Ruslan stands and shoots his cuffs. It&#039;s effortless, just like everything else he does. You&#039;d be forgiven for thinking he&#039;s a model for GQ. He cracks his knuckles, then his neck, watching me the whole time.<br /> I sit in my chair and focus on my breathing.<br /> Eighteen months is long enough that I thought my infatuation would have worn off by now. I&#039;d have thought wrong, though. If anything, he&#039;s even more beautiful than he was the day I first walked in.<br /> I still remember how that went. I rounded the corner and stopped, dumbstruck and drooling like a lunatic. This man ran the biggest home security enterprise in the world? Were we sure he wasn&#039;t a Hollywood body double?<br /> For his part, Ruslan took one look in my direction before asking, &quot;Are you going to make my life easier or harder, Ms. Carson? If it&#039;s the latter, don&#039;t even bother setting your stuff down; just turn back while you still can.&quot;<br /> That pretty much set the tone for our working relationship.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m leaving,&quot; Ruslan announces back in the present moment. &quot;Make sure the folders are set out for the department head meeting in the morning.&quot; He rounds the desk and strides toward me. My heart quickens when he gets close enough for me to smell his cologne. Today&#039;s is woodsy. Smoky. Crisp.<br /> &quot;Yes, sir,&quot; I croak quietly.<br /> &quot;Oh,&quot; he adds, &quot;I also need my tuxedo brought to the penthouse on 48th. Tonight.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tonight?&quot; I balk. &quot;But I have to—&quot;<br /> He&#039;s already gone. Swishing out the door without bothering to look back. The only thing left behind is the trailing tendrils of his cologne.<br /> * * *<br /> An hour later, I am the walking dead. Every nerve ending in my feet is on fire. I trekked my booty across town to Ruslan&#039;s tailor, picked up his tuxedo, and trekked back to Midtown to his penthouse.<br /> When the elevators let me out directly into his foyer, I release a sigh. One final task on this Tuesday custom-designed by Satan.<br /> Not that tomorrow will be any different.<br /> My shoes clack as I walk down the marble flooring and emerge into the living room. It&#039;s floor-to-ceiling glass windows on three sides, so I can see the entire city wrapped around me, bejeweled and glistening in the night. The furniture and finishes are every bit as gorgeous as the man who owns this place—and every bit as brutal. It&#039;s all black matte and sharp edges. Grotesque modern contorted sculptures in the corners. Grotesque modern contorted paintings on the walls.<br /> I once looked up the price he paid for this place and almost threw up in my mouth. It had a few too many zeroes for my comfort level. The most sickening part of all is that he comes here once a month at most, usually with one of his many actress/influencer/model dates on his arm. It&#039;s pretty much just the world&#039;s most expensive f.uckpad.<br /> I drape the suit over the back of his black suede couch. It&#039;s weird being here, in Ruslan&#039;s personal space. It smells mostly like cleaning product, but I swear, every time I turn around, I catch just a whiff of that cologne again.<br /> It&#039;s making my head swim.<br /> I want so badly to curl up on the suede couch and sleep for the rest of my life. But I have to keep moving. People are counting on me. Three little ones in particular.<br /> So sleep is off the list. My next thought is how nice it would be to get some kind of petty vengeance against the bosshole from inferno for the wringer he&#039;s put me through today.<br /> My sister wouldn&#039;t have hesitated for a second.<br /> * * *<br /> &quot;Sienna, don&#039;t you dare pee on his car!&quot;<br /> But my sister was already clambering up on the hood in her way-too-short, way-too-pink nightclub dress, cackling like a madwoman. I was mortified. Her laugh was infamous across campus, so I had no doubt that someone was going to recognize it, open their dorm window, and look out in the East Campus parking lot to see the Carson sisters up to no good, as per usual.<br /> Correction: Sienna was the one who was always up to no good. I was the one who was always trying to rein her in. Not that it helped; Sienna did what she wanted.<br /> Always had. Always would.<br /> And when she saw my dirty, rotten, cheating ex&#039;s car gleaming in the primo parking spot, it sparked an idea that she absolutely refused to ignore.<br /> Which is how I ended up holding her hand for balance as she squatted on Tommy&#039;s Range Rover and let loose.<br /> I can&#039;t say he didn&#039;t deserve it; this just wouldn&#039;t have been my preferred method of vengeance. &quot;Screw that,&quot; Sienna said when I told her that living well was the best form of revenge. &quot;Don&#039;t get even; get ahead. That&#039;s my motto.&quot;<br /> When she had relieved herself of a long night&#039;s worth of cranberry vodkas, I helped her back down to the asphalt. &quot;You&#039;re insane,&quot; I informed her. &quot;Absolutely clinical.&quot;<br /> &quot;And yet you love me. What does that say about you?&quot;<br /> &quot;Nothing good,&quot; I muttered.<br /> &quot;Shut up. Say it. Say you love me.&quot; She made kissy faces at me and, when I refused, she tickled me in the spot under my ribs that I&#039;d hated since we were little.<br /> &quot;Fine! Fine! I love you!&quot; I shrieked.<br /> Only then did she relent.<br /> &quot;Good. I love you, too, Em. You&#039;re the stars to my moon. Never forget that.&quot;<br /> Then, just for good measure, she mooned me. We laughed—her laugh and mine, two sides of the same coin, filtering up and out into the night beyond.<br /> I never imagined a life without her. I never thought I&#039;d have to.<br /> * * *<br /> I&#039;m not Sienna; I&#039;m not going to pee on Ruslan&#039;s fifty-thousand dollar couch. And, as of three years, six months, and four days ago, she&#039;s not here to do it for me.<br /> With a sigh, I turn and slump out.<br /> It&#039;s a long subway ride from gleaming Midtown to my dirty, cramped apartment building in H.ell&#039;s Kitchen. When I get there, it&#039;s a long walk up the four flights of stairs because, of course, the elevator is broken yet again. I&#039;m almost literally sexually aroused at the prospect of a REM cycle—but when I open the door, I realize with a molar-grinding horror that sleep is a long way away.<br /> My apartment is an absolute disaster.<br /> spirits bottles are scattered everywhere. The kids&#039; clothes are mildewing in the wash. The kitchen sink is stacked high with dirty plates.<br /> I don&#039;t have to look far to find the culprit. Ben, my sister&#039;s widower, is passed out in the corner armchair. A half-finished smoking dangles from between his fingertips and the other hand is clutching the dregs of a lukewarm Bud Light. I march over and pluck both from him, stubbing the smoking out in the ashtray and hurling the spirits into the recycling bin. He startles for a second before sinking right back into an open-mouthed snore.<br /> Ben. The bane of my existence, no pun intended. There&#039;s a reason he&#039;s not on the lock screen of my phone. A reason I try not to think about him whenever I can help it.<br /> He took Sienna&#039;s death hard. That&#039;s no surprise; we all did. When someone is that bright of a personality, it&#039;s hard not to feel like you&#039;re living in the shadows once they&#039;re gone.<br /> But the kids and I have soldiered on, no matter how much it hurts.<br /> Ben, on the other hand, is wallowing in the mud. He was fired from his job, so now, all he does is drink and smoke and mutter to himself around the clock—which he does here, since he couldn&#039;t afford the mortgage on their house with no income. When he deigns to parent his own children, he does it like a fairytale ogre, all spit-flecked bellowing and flying off the handle at the least little thing. He made Reagan cry the other day because her scrunchie snapped while he was trying to do a ponytail for her. As if that was her fault.<br /> I keep telling myself to have grace. He&#039;s going through a dark time. He&#039;ll come out of it.<br /> At least, I hope he will. Truth is, I was never a huge fan of his in the first place. I found ways to tolerate him for Sienna&#039;s sake, because there&#039;s nothing I wouldn&#039;t have done for my sister.<br /> Without her, though... it&#039;s harder.<br /> I shake my head. It&#039;s not good to let myself dwell on these ruts. Nothing good will come of wondering why this is the hand I&#039;ve been dealt. I just have to do the work. Silently and unthanked, sure. But the world isn&#039;t built to be kind to people like me.<br /> So I drop my purse, roll up my sleeves, and do what I can to make it kind to people like Josh, Caroline, and Reagan.<br /> spirits bottles go in the trash. Clothes go in the dryer. Dishes get scrubbed and toweled and put back in the cabinets, and little by little, the mess dwindles. In the corner, the clock hand ticks past 1:00 AM. I need to be back at Bane by quarter to six. With crosstown traffic, that means I&#039;m looking at three hours of sleep max before I have to be up and running again.<br /> By the time I finish, 1:00 AM has become 2:30. I zombie-walk my way down the hall. My room beckons, but before I can succumb to sleep, I have to check on the littles.<br /> The girls&#039; room is the first one on the right. I open the door and peek in.<br /> Caroline is asleep on the top bunk. Her hand is dangling down, so I tiptoe across the thrifted pink shag rug and tuck it back up on the mattress so the monsters won&#039;t get it. I pause and listen, but her breathing is practically imperceptible when she&#039;s K.O.&#039;d. The first night I had her under my roof, I was terrified that she&#039;d died in my care.<br /> When I&#039;m satisfied she&#039;s comfortable, I crouch down to peer at Reagan. Her hair has fallen over her eyes. I smooth it away. Unlike Caroline, she&#039;s a snorer. She&#039;s got a real honk-shoo-honk-shoo-mimimi pattern to her sleep breathing, like one of Snow White&#039;s dwarves. My little angel. Those cherry apple cheeks are so pinchable. Just like Sienna&#039;s.<br /> I wonder if Rae even remembers her mom. She was so young when we lost her.<br /> I retreat back out into the hall and pull the door shut silently behind me. Then I step down and slowly push open Josh&#039;s.<br /> I frown. His bed is empty, the sheets smoothed over and tucked in neatly at the edges. He does that himself every morning without fail, though no one has ever actually asked him to, as far as I&#039;m aware. But if he&#039;s not in bed, where is...?<br /> Ah. I glance over to see him with his face pressed against the desk. He&#039;s out cold, his hands still fiddling with something in his lap. I&#039;m confused about what it is until I walk over and pull the bundle out from under him.<br /> When I do, my heart breaks.<br /> It&#039;s his basketball shoes. They were in rough shape when we got them from the thrift store, but now, they&#039;re straight-up ruined. There are gaping holes on either sole, with wads of paper towels and duct tape fashioned into some kind of stopgap. He must&#039;ve been trying to fix the damage when he fell asleep.<br /> A tear leaks down my cheek. Since he came to me, he&#039;s never done one single, solitary thing for himself. Everything he does is for his sisters. He makes Reagan eat her vegetables and he helps Caroline paint her nails. He does his chores and theirs. He checks their homework. He&#039;s eight years old and he&#039;s the last thing holding this broken family together.<br /> So when he shyly admitted to me that he wanted to play basketball this year, I wanted so badly to make that happen for him.<br /> But the money just couldn&#039;t work.<br /> Ruslan pays me well, but New York City is expensive and New York City with three growing children (plus one adult-sized baby drinking all the spirits) is even more expensive than that. Money just seems to disappear, leaking out through a million different holes. Clothes for school, utilities, rent, and this and that and the other.<br /> Here one second. Gone the next.<br /> Josh knows that. I don&#039;t even have to ask to guess that&#039;s why he was trying to fix his shoes himself instead of asking me to buy him a new pair.<br /> I sink to the floor with my back against the wall and burst into tears. I do it silently because I don&#039;t want to wake him, but the sobs come from somewhere deep, deep down.<br /> I hate how ashamed I am of these tears. Why should I be? If anyone has a reason to cry, it&#039;s me. My boss is an arrogant prick and my sister is dead and her husband is more of a burden than a help and I have three innocent kids I&#039;m doing my best to raise right but I can&#039;t seem to catch a break and I need sleep and food and more coffee and a vacation and a fresh start and—the list just goes on. One reason for each of my thousand tears.<br /> It&#039;s only when they start to dry up that I force myself to think optimistically. What would Sienna say? I wonder.She can&#039;t answer, of course, but I have some guesses.<br /> Things will get better. They have to.<br /> They sure ccan&#039;t get any worse.<br /> EMMA<br /> &quot;Auntie Em! Auntie Em, wake up.&quot;<br /> I come to with a start. The sun is slanting in through the blinds and I have absolutely no freaking idea what planet I&#039;m on. I feel a sharp line of pain on my cheek. It takes me a long moment to realize that it&#039;s because I have a shoelace plastered to my skin. I peel it off with a wince and look up to see Josh standing over me.<br /> &quot;Auntie Em, it&#039;s 7:45. We&#039;re late for school.&quot;<br /> I leap to my feet—and promptly fall right back, because my legs are completely numb from sleeping in such a weird fetal position, curled up at the foot of Josh&#039;s desk like a dead cockroach.<br /> The next fifteen minutes are a blur. I get the girls up and dressed in the least coordinated outfits in the history of parenting. I hurl random food into their lunchboxes with no regard for nutritional value. And then we&#039;re all sprinting out the door.<br /> Ben, needless to say, doesn&#039;t so much as lift a finger to help.<br /> I get the evil eye from the receptionist at the kids&#039; school when I drop them off well into first period, but she can shove her judgment up her hip. I just pop a peck on each of their foreheads and then turn to haul to Bane.<br /> I get another evil eye from the lobby receptionist there, too, but I don&#039;t quite realize why until I&#039;m in the elevator up to the thirtieth floor and I catch sight of my reflection in the polished bronze.<br /> I look like an absolute bad show. My hair is a rat&#039;s nest on my head and my blouse is on backwards. The fashionable one-shoulder cutout is framing my frayed bra strap instead of a tasteful slice of arm.<br /> Wet street dogs are more put-together than I am.<br /> It&#039;s way too late to go back now, though. I can already imagine Ruslan&#039;s eyebrow. It&#039;s probably halfway up his scalp by now. His voice is going to be absolutely frigid when he hears me come stumbling in. Something like:<br /> &quot;You have got to be kidding me.&quot;<br /> Wait. That wasn&#039;t my imagination. That was actually his voice.<br /> I open my eyes and turn around to realize that the elevator doors have opened—and who should be standing there but my beloved, benevolent boss?<br /> Sure enough, his eyebrow is locked and loaded and that cruelly sharp jaw of his clenched so tight that I wonder idly if he has a good dentist on speed dial.<br /> I open my mouth to defend myself, but what is there even to say? &quot;I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I blurt. &quot;I fell asleep after—It was a long night and—I&#039;m sorry. I&#039;m so, so sorry.&quot;<br /> He doesn&#039;t so much as blink. &quot;I expect you to dress appropriately for your job, Ms. Carson,&quot; he growls. &quot;Not do the walk of shame through my building.&quot;<br /> I frown. &quot;The walk of—? Hold on. No, that&#039;s not what this is. I didn&#039;t—&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re wearing yesterday&#039;s skirt and flaunting your undergarments like you think you can seduce your way out of being—&quot; He checks his watch. &quot;—two and a half hours late. I&#039;m not sure if you think I&#039;m stupid or easy. I&#039;m also not sure which of those two would offend me more.&quot;<br /> One word snags my attention. &quot;Seduce?&quot; I parrot stupidly.<br /> Out of nowhere, thoughts of what it would look like to seduce Ruslan Oryolov come prancing through my head.<br /> Wrapping his tie around my fist and bringing that smirking snarl down to my lips for a taste.<br /> Lying back on his desk, pencil skirt hiked above my hips, while he shoves my panties to the side and devours me like his last meal.<br /> On my knees on his office carpet as he stands over me and—<br /> &quot;Ms. Carson, I&#039;m not interested in your explanations. Go do your job. Before I find someone else to do it for you.&quot;<br /> With that, he brushes past me and gets on the elevator. I turn and look dumbly at him as the doors close on his face. The last thing I see is the arrogant slant of his mouth.<br /> Then that, too, disappears.<br /> My cheeks are burning red for the rest of the day. Luckily, I have an extra cardigan at my desk, so I&#039;m able to cover up the worst of my wardrobe malfunction.<br /> But my phone keeps pinging all day long with messages from Ruslan. Do this. Send that. Fax this. Email that. He&#039;s as unbearable as ever. Everything from the expiration date on his coffee creamer to the status of the conference room chairs he&#039;s so anal about merits yet another scathing comment from him. And after yesterday&#039;s nightmare, I&#039;m running on fumes.<br /> My only saving grace is that he has a gala tonight, so he&#039;s scheduled to leave the office at 5:00 P.M. sharp. I&#039;m counting down the last ten seconds until the clock strikes five like I&#039;m a Times Square partier on New Year&#039;s Eve.<br /> &quot;Seven... Six... Five... Four... Three... Two... One...&quot;<br /> Ping. Another text. I moan and look down to see the devil&#039;s name pop up on my phone.<br /> RUSLAN: My office. Now.<br /> Goddammit. I was so close.<br /> Sighing, I get up and slink inside.<br /> &quot;Shut the door,&quot; he orders. It&#039;s dark in here. The curtains are sealed tight and the temperature is Arctic. He&#039;s a mass of shadows behind his desk, huge and fragrant. The only thing I can see is the sharp light of his amber eyes.<br /> &quot;Sit.&quot; A shadowy hand points at the chair across from his desk.<br /> I perch at the edge of the seat in question. My nerves are buzzing and frayed. I&#039;m so, so tired. But I can&#039;t show him that. Matter of fact, I refuse to show him that.<br /> I won&#039;t give the smug prick the satisfaction of thinking he&#039;s outlasted me.<br /> &quot;I asked you yesterday if I had your full attention,&quot; he begins. &quot;I&#039;m not so sure I do. So let me say this: if your priorities lie anywhere other than this company, then I will find a new assistant. I&#039;m not a nice man, Ms. Carson. So believe me when I tell you that this is not the kind of place where you get three strikes before something bad happens. You mess up once—you&#039;re gone. Am I making myself clear?&quot;<br /> I swallow. &quot;Yes, sir.&quot;<br /> He nods. &quot;Good. Be here on time tomorrow. Dress like you intend to keep your job. Now, if you&#039;ll excuse me... there&#039;s the door.&quot;<br /> He looks down at his phone and poof, it&#039;s like I don&#039;t exist anymore.<br /> But I. Am. Pissed.<br /> He doesn&#039;t know what I&#039;m going through. He doesn&#039;t know Ben is snoring and farting in my living room, or that three little kids are waiting on me to pick them up from after-school care. He doesn&#039;t know that I buried my sister or that I&#039;m barely keeping my head above water. He doesn&#039;t know anything.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blurt it before I can think better of it. &quot;No. No. I&#039;m not some little worm under your shoe, Mr. Oryolov. I&#039;m a—I mean. I&#039;m a person! I have a life and hobbies and people who depend on me. I&#039;m real! So I&#039;d appreciate it very much if you&#039;d pull your smug head out of your smug prick and treat me with some respect for once.&quot;<br /> Ruslan blinks.<br /> Blinks.<br /> Blinks.<br /> &quot;Is there something else, Ms. Carson?&quot;<br /> That&#039;s when I realize that my whole little tirade took place entirely in my head. It wasn&#039;t real. All imagined. 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And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face.”<br /> I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful.<br /> But my mate left without any remorse.<br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world.<br /> ————————<br /> KEILAH <br /> The Blind Princess of Belmont—everybody has heard rumors about this mysterious woman, but nobody outside of the castle has ever seen her existence. <br /> Keilah Lunette Lockhart—the name that no one has ever heard about. Hidden deep within the castle grounds, I have been isolated all my life after the death of my parents. <br /> Today marks the day that all of the members of the royal family gather in the main castle because of the rumored engagement of the precious princess and my cousin—Isabelle Diane Lockhart. <br /> I stood in front of the back door and shook my hands in nervousness. I was about to head in when I heard my aunt Grace speak. <br /> “She’s not going to come, is she?” Queen Grace chuckled as she took a sip of her tea. <br /> “Most definitely not,” Princess Sofia said. “She has some guts to show her monstrous face here on the day that Prince Enzo arrives.” <br /> “She definitely shouldn’t come if she doesn’t want to be the laughingstock of the event,” Prince Finn added, causing the table of royals to burst into laughter. <br /> I cast my head to the ground and pursed my lips together. They&#039;re talking about me again, huh? <br /> I heard the main door open, followed by the sound of the King&#039;s voice. <br /> “What’s with all the laughter when I’m still not around?” King Leo entered the room and smoothly interrupted their conversation. <br /> “It’s nothing,” Queen Grace, his wife, said. “We’re just talking about a nobody.” <br /> “Well, you better settle down. Isabelle is about to come down any minute now.” <br /> Princess Evelyn clapped her hands in excitement. “I can’t wait! She’s going to be so beautiful.” <br /> Grace boastfully smiled. “When has my daughter ever been ugly?&quot;<br /> I heard the sound of the door opening once more and inferred that Princess Isabelle had entered the room. Everybody beamed at her arrival, and she was immediately greeted with a warm welcome as she sat down. <br /> “You look beautiful, my darling,” Grace exclaimed. “You’re going to capture Prince Enzo’s heart in an instant.” <br /> “I hope so, mom. It’s been nerve-wracking ever since the news came out,” Isabelle gracefully responded. <br /> Grace chuckled in reassurance. “You don’t have to worry about anything.” <br /> “That’s right,” Violet chimed in. “You’re perfect, Isabelle.” <br /> This is probably a good time to come in, right? <br /> I didn&#039;t think about it any further and twisted the doorknob open, silently entering the room. <br /> I thought that I went in discretely, but when the room turned silent, I knew that they had noticed my presence. I stood there for a while, just internalizing everything that was happening. <br /> “I can’t believe she actually came,” Nolan sneered. <br /> “Such a thick face she has,” Violet added. <br /> There are some times when my blindness becomes convenient, and this is one of those situations. <br /> At this moment, I couldn’t see the hateful gazes being thrown my way. However, I sure can feel them. <br /> I bowed my head and still decided to greet them despite their hostility. <br /> “Good morning, everyone. I had come to congratulate Isabelle on her engagement,” I smiled, although it couldn’t be seen through the sheer cloak. <br /> “I’m surprised you even heard about the news,” Nolan chimed. “You were about to rot in your cottage from hiding away from us.” <br /> I looked down to the ground and muttered a small apology. I didn&#039;t want to hide away from the cottage, but whenever I came here, I always came home with a new bruise and a broken heart. <br /> “Is there a seat for me?” I asked, quickly changing the topic. <br /> My other relatives stayed silent, but Isabelle, the only relative I considered a genuine person, held onto my hand and led me to one of the seats. <br /> “You may leave, Weston,” Isabelle said to my helper, who trudged behind me. <br /> Weston was hesitant to leave the room, but I held onto his hand and nodded my head. <br /> &quot;You can leave. I&#039;ll see you back in the house.&quot; <br /> “I’ll be right outside, princess,” Weston bows before leaving the room. <br /> I thanked Isabelle as I sat down on the chairs. I didn&#039;t know much about the prince that Isabelle was supposed to marry, but I heard that he&#039;s quite handsome and famous. I silently waited for his arrival in my seat, but it seemed like my relatives had other plans. <br /> “Isn’t it amazing?” Violet exclaimed. “Isabelle was actually chosen by Prince Enzo—the hottest Alpha of today’s era! I heard he has really high standards, so Isabelle must be something great for him to choose her.” <br /> Isabelle hummed while I fondly listened. However, my smile quickly dropped when I heard my aunt Grace’s next words. <br /> “Of course. What do you expect? My dearest daughter is also an Alpha. An Alpha is fit for an Alpha. Not a lowly omega,” she sneered. <br /> I knew that the queen was talking about me because nobody else in the room was an omega. <br /> “Well, a Lockhart must at least be a Beta. I don’t even know how a royal princess could be an omega, and she actually thinks that she’d be worthy to meet the prince. I feel like she has an inner agenda of wanting to capture the prince’s heart,” Sofia added. <br /> They weren’t throwing any names, but I already knew. <br /> That’s how it has always been. Werewolves were segregated into three separate groups—the Alphas, the strongest of the pack. They are naturally strong, attractive, and a rare part of the population. Once you’re born an Alpha, you’re practically at the top. <br /> Next, the Betas, the ones who make up most of the population. They can be dispatched in any kind of job, and are great followers. They aren’t as strong and attractive as Alphas, but they are accepted within society since they’re deemed as the most “normal.” <br /> And lastly, the omegas—the weakest and the most vulnerable ones. They don’t have any innate abilities, and for most people, they exist for one reason only—for breeding. It’s not like an omega can hide their identity, too, since they emit a sweeter scent than others. However, now that the times have changed, some people are becoming more open to accepting omegas as an equal part of society. <br /> Yet it seems like the Lockhart family still hasn’t gotten past that belief. <br /> They still hate omegas. <br /> They still hate me. <br /> “How could she?” Evelyn scoffed. “With her face, I’m afraid the prince is only going to run away.” <br /> It only became worse as the whole table burst into laughter. Isabelle gently held onto my hand and was about to speak, when the door suddenly opened, and a servant came in. <br /> “Greetings, the royal family. I have come here to present the coming of Prince Enzo Alexios Wilde of the Elixir kingdom!” <br /> I couldn&#039;t hear the servant&#039;s words since my heart was beating too loud inside my chest. I thought I had gotten used to my relatives&#039; hurtful words, but after hearing them talk so lowly of me, I knew that I wasn&#039;t welcomed around. <br /> So, along with the opening of the door, I stood up from my seat. I didn&#039;t even care about meeting the prince at this point. I just wanted to go home. I started walking out of the door, hoping no one would notice me. <br /> However, with my impaired vision and the tears pooling in my eyes, I couldn’t make a smooth exit. <br /> And before I even knew it, I had already bumped into a warm, firm chest. I immediately felt him wrap his arms around my body, catching me before I fall. Being in this person&#039;s arms felt comforting, but that feeling immediately went away when the royal family gasped. <br /> “Prince Enzo!”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> And before I even knew it, the mysterious woman was already being pushed away from me. <br /> I dusted my clothes off to get rid of the sweet scent, but it only spread through the cloth. My frown deepened as I was engulfed by her scent. <br /> “Servant!” Queen Grace shouted in rage. “I am so sorry, Prince Enzo,” she bowed her head. “Our servant disrespected you the moment you came in. Do not worry. We will punish her as soon as possible.” <br /> “It’s alright,” I brushed it off, trying to keep it cool. “You do not have to punish her. But, I would appreciate an apology coming from the servant.” <br /> I didn&#039;t know the exact reason why, but I somehow wanted to see the face hiding behind the mysterious woman’s cloak. <br /> “Such a kind man you are,” Queen Grace smiled. “Indeed, a perfect match for my daughter, Isabelle.” <br /> I merely smiled and turned my attention back to the woman, who was still sitting on the ground. <br /> “Well, what are you waiting for?” Grace exclaimed in a harsh tone. “Apologize to the prince.” <br /> She cast her head down and muttered a small apology. <br /> My eyebrows raised in surprise as I heard her voice. It was soft and light—like she seemed kind. However, I quickly shook my head to get rid of such thoughts. <br /> This woman is still an omega, no matter how kind she may sound. At the end of the day, that is what omegas are most known as—weak and pretentious. <br /> “I don’t accept your apology,” I said in a cold voice. “How could you apologize to a prince with your face covered with a cloak?” <br /> The servant froze. <br /> “Remove your cloak, then apologize to me, servant.”<br /> -<br /> KEILAH <br /> I felt my mind blanking out. <br /> My cloak? <br /> The only thing shielding me away from this cruel world?<br /> There is no way on Earth that I&#039;m going to remove my cloak—not even in the presence of a high and mighty prince. <br /> I felt his footsteps coming my way, so I acted fast and rose to my feet. I didn&#039;t even bother to bow and bid farewell to the prince. I just ran away from the scene, ignoring the calls of my relatives and the guards. <br /> I had already memorized the interior of this mansion ever since I was young, so I didn&#039;t have any problem with running away. <br /> I can already imagine the looks on my relatives&#039; faces, but right now, I couldn&#039;t afford to be seen. <br /> I ran back to my humble cottage and bumped into Weston along the way. <br /> “Keilah?” he exclaimed. “Are you alright? Are you—are you crying? What happened?” he bombarded me with questions. <br /> I merely nodded my head and tried to hide my real emotions. <br /> “I’m okay,” I said between my tears. “I just need some time alone.”<br /> I could tell that Weston wanted to ask more but decided to drop it in the end. <br /> “Will you be at the cottage?”<br /> “Yes,” I said. “You can come back at dinner time.”<br /> “Alright, Keilah. Don’t hesitate to call for me when you need help. I’ll just be in the stables.”<br /> I nodded my head before heading back to the cottage. <br /> As I went inside, I felt the tears cascading down my cheeks. I removed my cloak and buried my face in my arms. I cried by myself, feeling an immense pain in my heart. <br /> After crying for a while, I lifted my head up at the sky and pleaded. <br /> “Mom, Dad, can you please come back here?&quot;<br /> Ever since the day that they died, life has never been the same. When I was younger, and they were still alive, my relatives treated me fairly, but now, they treat me like I&#039;m less than garbage. <br /> At any chance that they get, they humiliate me in front of strangers, unnecessarily make me do their chores, and take advantage of my blindness. <br /> And when I thought that meeting my mate would pull me out of my misery, I was wrong. He heartlessly rejected me because of my disability, and now, I think no one will be able to love me sincerely anymore.<br /> Eight years ago<br /> My parents had just died, the reason being unknown, when my aunts and uncles forced me out of my room to socialize with my cousins. <br /> I didn&#039;t want to, but it seemed like I had no other choice.<br /> “Keilah!” Nolan called, waving his hands to get me to come closer. “Did you cry?” he asked. <br /> I nodded my head while looking down at the ground. <br /> Evelyn clicked her tongue. “You have been crying for days! Your parents are already dead—they’re not going to come back, so stop being a crybaby about it,” she said. <br /> “Yeah,” Finn agreed. “You should be happy now that they’re gone. Now, you have all the time and freedom to do what you want without your parents telling you to do so!”<br /> I didn’t know how to react. For some reason, I felt like I was being ganged up on by my cousins. I always thought that they never treated me like family, but now that my parents are gone, it just became more obvious.<br /> “Stop that,” Isabelle interrupted. “Don’t listen to them, Keilah. Let’s just play on the slides, hmm?”<br /> I smiled at her and nodded my head. Isabelle has always treated me like a good cousin, so she’s one of the few people I genuinely care for in the castle. <br /> Finn clicked his tongue and rolled his eyes. He didn’t retaliate any further since he never dared to defy Isabelle. <br /> Isabelle and I went to the slide. <br /> “I’m scared,” I said. <br /> “It’s easy,” Isabelle assured. “I’ll go first, okay?&quot;<br /> I nodded my head and watched her go down the slide. <br /> “See? It’s not that bad.”<br /> Even with her demonstration, I still felt a bit scared to go down the slide, considering I&#039;ve always been afraid of heights. <br /> I stood up on top of the slide and looked at the steep way down. I felt my heart beat faster in my chest, so I closed my eyes to calm myself down. <br /> Now, looking back, I never should have closed my eyes at that moment. <br /> Because that would be the very last time that I&#039;ll be seeing the world in color. <br /> Before I even knew it, I felt a strong push from my back, causing me to topple down to the ground and hit my head on the metal slide. <br /> The next second, I woke up, but it felt like I still hadn&#039;t—because the world was dark when I opened my eyes, and no one was even there to tell me that I had gone blind. <br /> Five years ago<br /> Twas the night of my sixteenth birthday, and I had been dreaming of this day ever since I became blind. After years of being isolated in my cottage, I can finally celebrate this special day since my aunt and uncle surprisingly allowed me to join. <br /> Granting, it wasn’t only my birthday, but also Isabelle’s. However, I really didn’t care. As long as I could finally have the chance to meet my mate and have someone love me as I had always dreamed of, I felt fine with having the minimum. <br /> Even if I was allowed to join in at the party, I was kept away from the visitors and was only allowed to stay in the kitchen. <br /> I was eating some cookies when I heard two sets of footsteps coming into the room, followed by the sweetest scent I had smelled in the entire world. <br /> “Can’t you just accept me as your mate?” he asked, the man’s deep voice sending shivers down my spine. <br /> “You know that I can’t,” Evelyn sighed. “You’re a Beta. I want an Alpha as my life partner. Besides, you’re not even my mate.”<br /> I froze as I recognized my cousin’s voice coming from the pantry. I held my breath, so they wouldn’t be able to hear me.<br /> The man clicked his tongue. “Does that even matter? The mate bond is practically a joke these days. Who actually wants their fated mate?”<br /> I do. I still want my mate. <br /> Because of the shock I felt from the man’s statement, I dropped the plate of cookies I was eating, causing the two of them to look my way. <br /> I stayed still as I felt my cousin and the mysterious man, who I assumed to be a prince, walk over to where I was. <br /> “Who is this?” the man exclaimed. <br /> Evelyn sighed. “Don’t mind her. She’s our blind servant. Whatever,” she said. “I’m out of here. Don’t you dare bring up this conversation anymore.”<br /> She clicked her tongue and exited the kitchen. <br /> The man clicked his tongue and tried to walk away; however, at that moment, our skins touched, and I felt the most sensational emotion in the world. <br /> “Mate,” I muttered under my breath, causing the prince to stop in his tracks. <br /> he cursed. “Such luck I have.”<br /> I wanted to be embraced by my mate right then and there, but it seemed like he didn’t feel the same way.<br /> “I can’t believe this,” he sighed. “Let’s just get this over with. What’s your name?”<br /> “Keilah,” I softly said. <br /> “Alright,” he nonchalantly said and held onto my hands. “Look, I’m going to cut to the chase. I don’t want a blind person for a mate. And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face. Not to mention, you&#039;re also an omega,&quot; he chuckled.<br /> He was talking like he didn&#039;t care for me one bit. &quot;So, I, Prince Miles, reject you as my mate.”<br /> With that, I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful, but my mate left without any remorse. <br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world—not my parents, not my relatives, not my vision, and not even my mate.<br /> Present time<br /> I sobbed as I remembered the sad story of my life. I thought that being away from my relatives would cure the pain and push the hurtful memories away, but they all resurface whenever I meet them. <br /> I felt a small, fluffy creature jump onto my lap and smiled. <br /> “Lucky,” I called out my cat’s name. “At least I still have you, huh?”<br /> I wiped the tears from my eyes and cuddled into the cat. <br /> “I have to be strong, right?” I said. <br /> Lucky lets out a small meow, causing my smile to widen. <br /> “Alright,” I said. “I’ll tell you everything that happened today.”<br /> Lucky lets out a meow once more, so I continued my story. <br /> “So, I met this prince,” I said, the memory suddenly flashing in my mind. “He felt….warm,” I smiled. <br /> “But he’s rude,” my smile dropped. “He called me a servant and told me to remove my cloak right then and there! Can you believe it? You know that I never take off my cloak.”<br /> “I just have to avoid him at all costs. I feel like he’s the type of person who wouldn’t forgive the people who had defied him.”<br /> Lucky purred. <br /> “Let’s hope we never see him again.”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> I stopped in my tracks when I saw the cloaked servant from a while ago cooking some type of meal.<br /> Now that I entered her home, I smelled her sweet scent once more, and it made me grimace.<br /> Peach.<br /> She smells of peach.<br /> It was pleasant to the nose, but just knowing that it was coming from an omega made my stomach churn.<br /> I was about to head out of the cottage when she suddenly spoke.<br /> &quot;Weston, you&#039;re back?&quot; she said in a bubbly voice, very in contrast with how anxious she sounded a while ago.<br /> Weston? Who is that?<br /> &quot;You came right on time. I just finished making dinner.&quot;<br /> She walked over to where I was, and I frowned when I saw that she was still wearing her cloak.<br /> She chuckled and tried to hold onto my hand to lead me to the dining area, but I took a step back before our skin could make contact.<br /> She froze. &quot;Weston, Is there something wrong?&quot;<br /> I couldn&#039;t respond. The moment I would open my mouth to speak, I knew that she would know that I wasn&#039;t this &quot;Weston&quot; guy.<br /> So, I just opted to leave.<br /> However, the sound of my stomach grumbling made me stop in my tracks.<br /> I pursed my lips together and let out a deep breath.<br /> Talk about my luck.<br /> Her suspicion changed into that of amusement, and she walked over to the kitchen to set up the table.<br /> &quot;Come,&quot; she said. &quot;You should eat. I made your favorite today, and I also had some time to bake some desserts.&quot;<br /> I stood in my spot and hesitated to follow after her. However, there&#039;s no harm in having a free meal, right?<br /> I couldn&#039;t eat well back in the castle because the taste of the food were either flavorless or too flavorful.<br /> And besides, once we eat, she&#039;ll probably take her cloak off, right? That&#039;s another thing I could get. After seeing her face, I feel like I&#039;ll finally get over my fixation. The only reason why I&#039;m staying here right now is for the food and for her reveal.<br /> I sat down on the chair and looked at the simple meal on the table. It wasn&#039;t as fancy or extravagant as the ones served at the castle, but it still aroused my appetite.<br /> I took the spoon to scoop up some of the stew into my mouth. A moan left my lips as soon as the myriad of flavors exploded on my tongue.<br /> This tastes too good.<br /> And to think that an omega cooked this.<br /> She chuckled when she heard me vigorously digging in.<br /> &quot;Were you that hungry? You should have come back here sooner if you were. I already ate a snack a while ago, so I&#039;ll eat later on.&quot;<br /> I clicked my tongue. I thought I would finally be able to see her face.<br /> &quot;Why are you so quiet today?&quot; she asked. &quot;You&#039;re only like this when you&#039;re upset.&quot;<br /> I didn&#039;t respond and continued eating. Well, it&#039;s not like I had any other choice. After finishing this meal, I&#039;m going to go back to where our car is parked.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re still not talking, huh?&quot; she chuckled. &quot;Is it because of what happened back in the castle? I don&#039;t understand why you&#039;d be upset because of that. It&#039;s not like it&#039;s the first time that it has happened,&quot; she said.<br /> I continued listening to her as I ate.<br /> &quot;Queen Grace has never liked me, so it&#039;s expected that she talks that way. My cousins, too, are quite childish, but I think it&#039;s because of the pressure of being young royals.&quot;<br /> She tried to make her tone happier, but I could still notice the sadness lingering in her voice.<br /> &quot;But I&#039;m okay. I really am. I&#039;ve gotten used to their words. Even if I have their last name, I know that they don&#039;t want me as their family.&quot;<br /> I stopped mid-chew and looked at her.<br /> She has the same last name as the royal family? How could a blind omega have the same last name as them?		Picks002		15	https://facebook.com/100095293115204	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I quickly left the hotel room, scared to see his embarrassment in the morning.<br /> <br /> One month later — PREGNANCY TEST: POSITIVE<br /> “It’s just you and me from now on my little angel.” I could never tell Logan, not with him seeing me as his little sister.<br /> “Lacey!” Logan burst into a panic waking up in an empty hotel room that morning.<br /> I didn’t expect that the next six years would drive Logan insane.<br /> He was not able to find me, the love of his life…<br /> ---<br /> &#039;Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who love beyond all faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles that nobody knows about&#039;<br /> ~ Farzana Baig<br /> <br /> Italy.<br /> Spain.<br /> France.<br /> England.<br /> Australia.<br /> There are so many amazing options but I can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn&#039;t just a vacation, it&#039;s more of a temporary staycation.<br /> &quot;Can I help you, ma&#039;am?&quot;<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> &quot;Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?&quot;<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I&#039;ve lost my qmind.<br /> &quot;Ma&#039;am...this is an airport, it&#039;s not a casino&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;I know that, sir, I&#039;m just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I&#039;m stuck on where to go&quot;<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> &quot;Let me guess, you&#039;re running away from a boy?&quot;<br /> &quot;Got it in one&quot;<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> Grown men who are mature don&#039;t do what he did.<br /> &quot;You really shouldn&#039;t let a man run you out of your own home, honey because the moment you give a man that type of power and control, it&#039;s hard to get it back&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, it&#039;s kind of hard to stay here when my fiance screwed my brother behind my back&quot;<br /> I say angrily while smiling a sad and pained smile as the guy behind the desk gasps dramatically and clutches at his invisible pearls.<br /> &quot;Oh my&quot;<br /> He says as he straightens his jacket and looks at me with a shocked and sympathetic expression.<br /> &quot;Well, if I can make a suggestion...London is always beautiful at this time of year&quot;<br /> London.<br /> I think to myself as I smile a real and genuine smile.<br /> This is the first time in four whole weeks that I&#039;ve smiled like this.<br /> I&#039;ve always wanted to visit London, England but for some reason, it just never happened.<br /> &quot;The UK has also got a lot of historical and cultural spots if you&#039;re interested in that type of stuff, not to mention their nightlife is lit&quot;<br /> He says the last bit while doing a little twerk before quickly getting himself together and looking around to see if anyone had seen him do it.<br /> &quot;Sorry ma&#039;am, that wasn&#039;t professional at all&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t worry about it&quot;<br /> I said while chuckling.<br /> &quot;It looks like I&#039;m going to London then, when does the next flight leave?&quot;<br /> &quot;In twenty minutes, ma&#039;am&quot;<br /> &quot;Great, book me a seat please, oh and make sure it&#039;s one way&quot;<br /> I say and the guy looks up at me with sympathetic eyes.<br /> He then arranges my ticket for me and books me on the next flight to London.<br /> I was so excited but I was also feeling really nervous as well, especially when I was handed my ticket and I was told what gate I had to go to.<br /> The reason why I felt this way is because this meant it was real, I was really leaving not just New York but also America, my home and right now with how I&#039;m feeling, it&#039;s going to be for good.<br /> I thank the worker who wishes me good luck as I head towards my gate and take a seat letting out a sigh as I did.<br /> The past four weeks have been super freaking crazy and stressful for me and I just can&#039;t wait to get away for a little while so that I can get over recent events, get myself together and work on myself mentally.<br /> I take a sip of my water as my mind drifts back to four weeks ago when all of this mess started.<br /> My fiance Dylan Tate and I were hosting our engagement party at the Ritz Carlton and it was supposed to be the party of the century.<br /> The Carpenter, Black and Tate families are the top three most powerful, influential and richest families in New York&#039;s elite and the fact that two of these families were joining together through marriage was a big freaking deal but I didn&#039;t care about any of that.<br /> I loved Dylan and I had loved him ever since I first set my eyes on him when I was sixteen, we were childhood sweethearts and had dated each other ever since our high school days.<br /> He&#039;s the love of my life, the man of my dreams, so when he proposed to me in Bali, the answer was a given and I couldn&#039;t have been any happier but then my whole world came crashing down the night of my engagement party, the night that was supposed to be one of the best nights of my life turned into pure hell.<br /> What happened was, Dylan had gone AWOL right before we were supposed to make the official announcement, so I went looking for him but I wasn&#039;t expecting to see what I saw when I finally found him.<br /> I found Dylan in our hotel room with my brother Luca and both had nothing on.<br /> I can&#039;t even begin to describe to you how painful it was to see the love of my life and my beloved older brother who I love so freaking much entangled the way that they were.<br /> I was so heartbroken and devastated that I didn&#039;t even stay to hear their sorry excuses.<br /> I quickly left the room and the hotel altogether because honestly, there&#039;s nothing they could say or even do that would be good enough for me to accept or even forgive.<br /> After I left the hotel, I went to a nearby bar where I drank all of my pain and sorrows away.<br /> I ended up getting so freaking drunk that I found myself in a hotel room losing my innocence to some strange guy or at least that&#039;s what I thought at the time.<br /> When I woke up the next morning, I realised the guy who I had been intimate with and gave my precious flower to was none other than New York&#039;s most eligible bachelor Logan Black who is also the best friend of my eldest brother Justin.<br /> I was in so much shock and I couldn&#039;t believe I had been with Logan.<br /> I instantly freaked out and panicked because I didn&#039;t know how Logan was going to react when he woke up and realised he&#039;d had been with me, the girl he had always seen as his younger sister and I really didn&#039;t wanna to stay to find out, so I quickly got dressed and left the hotel room.<br /> I then went home where of course, I found out I was the villain of my story because I had left my engagement party without a word and had shown up the next morning literally doing the walk of shame.<br /> My parents questioned me about where I had been? who I had been with? why did I leave? how could I embarrass the Carpenter and Tate familys the way that I did? you know all that blah, blah, blah BS.<br /> Of course, Luca and Dylan didn&#039;t say anything and they were only too happy to throw me to the wolves which broke my heart even further because they were supposed to love me, yet they didn&#039;t care and they stood there allowing me to take the brunt of the blame for last night when it was all their fault.<br /> Anyway, I took all of the abuse and all hell broke loose when I told them that the wedding was off and I didn&#039;t want to marry Dylan anymore which angered my parents, more specifically my dad who hit me for the first time in my life and he demanded or I should say he commanded me to still go through with the wedding.<br /> Even that fake piece of trash Dylan acted like a love-sick victim and begged me not to cancel the wedding and even had the nerve to say he&#039;d forgive me, you know ME for MY indiscretions, the cheeky man but I refused to budge even despite my dad&#039;s determination for it to still go ahead.<br /> I didn&#039;t wanna fight them anymore, so I let them all think they had won, so while everyone was planning the wedding of the century, I was making plans of my own to leave and get away.<br /> I really didn&#039;t want to leave because at the end of the day, my family are still my family and I love them so much but I knew I could never forgive them, especially Luca.<br /> Luca was my best friend growing up and I was the closest to him out of all of my brothers which is why this is so devastating to me.<br /> It&#039;s also the reason why I stopped myself from publically dragging Luca and Dylan out of the closet and outing them to the world so that everyone would know I wasn&#039;t the big, bad wolf in this story because deep down inside of me, I still do love them both and I don&#039;t want to hurt either of them.<br /> There&#039;s also another reason why I&#039;m leaving or I should say this was the final nail in the coffin if you will and that reason is because I&#039;m pregnant with Logan&#039;s baby.<br /> I knew my parents would flip their lids when they found out and they&#039;d either assume Dylan is the father and would use my baby to make the wedding happen sooner or they&#039;d wanna know who the real father is and if they learned Logan is the father then they&#039;d force me to marry him to save face.<br /> I didn&#039;t want either of those options, I didn&#039;t want Dylan and I didn&#039;t want Logan, I just wanted me and my baby, so I packed a bag and grabbed as much cash as I could because I didn&#039;t wanna take any cards with me in case they tried to track me down and I headed straight for JFK airport hoping to start a new life.<br /> I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the boarding call for my flight.<br /> I let out a breath and smiled as I thought to myself this is it whilst placing a hand on my stomach.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s just you and me from now on my little angel&quot;<br /> I take a final deep breath in and slowly release it before standing up and grabbing my bags.<br /> I then head towards my gate and my new life in London, England.<br /> Six Years Later...<br /> <br /> &quot;KIDS!!, BREAKFAST IS READY!!&quot;<br /> &quot;OK, MUM!!&quot;<br /> I plate up mine and the kid&#039;s breakfasts and place them on the table along with four cups of orange juice and a cup of coffee for myself.<br /> I was grabbing a few condiments for the table when my three babies came barrelling into the room with my youngest son Dayton looking like he was going to a Marvel or DC convention.<br /> &quot;Dayton baby, I thought I told you all to get ready for school?&quot;<br /> &quot;You did and I did&quot;<br /> He said cheekily and I rolled my eyes.<br /> &quot;Son, you can&#039;t wear your Batman mask and cape to school&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not? I look cool&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;Yes I know you do, son but you can&#039;t just wear it&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s the rules, Dayton, we have to wear our school uniforms and nothing else&quot;<br /> My one and only baby girl says before taking a sip of her drink.<br /> &quot;But Elijah gets to wear his Spiderman costume every day, mum&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s because Elijah is autistic, baby and the school are trying to make his school life a little bit easier and make it as comfortable as possible for him&quot;<br /> I tell him for the umpteenth time and he drops his head in defeat.<br /> &quot;Ok, fine...can I wear it after school?&quot;<br /> He asks and I smile.<br /> &quot;Of course, you can&quot;<br /> I bend down and give him a kiss.<br /> &quot;Now come and eat your breakfast before it gets all cold and soggy&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok, mum&quot;<br /> Dayton and I take our seats and my eldest baby, my firstborn Logan couldn&#039;t resist making a comment about his brother&#039;s attire.<br /> &quot;You look like a nerd, Dayton&quot;<br /> &quot;Says the one who is reading a chemistry book at the breakfast table&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s biology actually and it doesn&#039;t hurt to want to warm your brain up before school&quot;<br /> &quot;That makes no sense at all&quot;<br /> Dayton says while rolling his eyes.<br /> &quot;Actually it does, Dayton, it&#039;s just like when you go to the gym, you warm up first, right? Logan reading a book before school is like a warm-up for him to go and learn&quot;<br /> Why did that make so much sense?.<br /> I mean, don&#039;t get me wrong, my babies are smart, actually, they&#039;re super smart, so it shouldn&#039;t be surprising or shocking to me that they&#039;d say something clever but it is every single time.<br /> &quot;Ok guys, knock it off and eat, please&quot;<br /> We all eat our food and I couldn&#039;t keep my eyes off my three bundles of joy as we ate.<br /> It was one of the biggest shocks of my life when I found out I was expecting triplets and I near fainted in the doctor&#039;s office, especially when my mind started going into overdrive about things like giving birth but thankfully the pregnancy and the birth went better than I expected because I had my best friend Carmella there with me and she&#039;s been there for me ever since.<br /> My kids are my entire life and have been ever since I left New York six years ago.<br /> I&#039;ve got two handsome boys and a beautiful little girl who have all just turned five years old and they&#039;re the lights of my life.<br /> My eldest son is Logan David Junior, yes I named him after his biological father and his paternal grandfather David Black which is something that I never planned on doing at first but as soon as I gave birth to him and I held him for the very first time, I knew that I couldn&#039;t give him any other name.<br /> Logan is my quiet child and he&#039;s very introverted compared to his siblings, he also loves to learn new things and is always either studying, reading a book, watching educational programmes or looking up something educational on the internet.<br /> He&#039;s not as sociable as his brother and sister but he still likes to have fun and hang out with other kids his age just as long as he knows and trusts them.<br /> My baby is also obsessed with science and computers and is constantly learning the ins and outs of them both, hence why he&#039;s currently reading a biology book while he&#039;s eating his eggs.<br /> All three of my kids are very skilled musically and Logan is one hell of a pianist.<br /> He&#039;s won so many awards for it and he even performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety performance in front of the royal family last year which made me one hell of a proud momma wolf.<br /> Then there&#039;s my youngest son Dayton James who is named after my father.<br /> Dayton is my little troublemaker, he&#039;s my cheeky child who has got one hell of a smartass mouth and he loves to joke around and play pranks on people which I hate and I&#039;m trying to knock it out of him but it&#039;s hard, especially when he religiously watches Home Alone because he says the main character Kevin is his idol.<br /> I really should&#039;ve given Dayton the middle name Liam after my big brother because he&#039;s just like his uncle in every way possible, even his laugh is the same as Liam&#039;s.<br /> Despite being a Johnny Knoxville in training, Dayton is a mathematician which is something he must&#039;ve gotten from his dad because I&#039;m dumb as a chicken when it comes to numbers, he also loves the drums which fits perfectly with his personality and lately, he&#039;s been taking air guitar lessons with a tutor.<br /> Then there&#039;s my little princess, my daughter Teddy Louise who I named after my mom.<br /> Teddy is a little girly girl who is obsessed with Disney, she loves to get dressed up and look pretty but she&#039;s also not afraid to get her hands dirty.<br /> She loves it when it rains because she gets to stomp around in puddles but her favourite weather is when it snows because she loves to build snowmen and make snow angels.<br /> Teddy also loves to bake and can make pretty much anything but her favourite thing to bake is cupcakes because she loves to decorate them with different icing and sprinkles.<br /> She&#039;s obsessed with many forms of art and loves to learn about the history of different famous artists, especially the likes of Picasso and Van Gogh, they really intrigue her for some reason.<br /> Teddy also loves to play the flute and can play many different beautiful melodies on it but she&#039;s not as into it as her older brothers are with their instruments.<br /> All three of my kids are incredibly smart and they attend a special school for the gifted after they were referred there by their previous school when they all started showing signs of being child prodigies.<br /> I always knew my kids were special and were more intelligent than most other kids their ages but I never in my wildest dreams would have ever thought that one let alone all three of my babies would be child prodigies because I always believed they were rare like one in a million type of rare, yet I managed to birth three, that&#039;s crazy.<br /> &quot;Mum&quot;<br /> Dayton&#039;s cute, adorable voice broke me from my thoughts.<br /> &quot;Yes, baby&quot;<br /> &quot;Can I have some more juice, please?&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course you can, do you two want some more as well?&quot;<br /> I ask Logan and Teddy who nod their hands.<br /> I grab the jug of juice and fill up their glasses before sitting back down in my chair.<br /> &quot;Thanks, mum&quot;<br /> My babies said in unison while smiling and I smiled back at them.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re welcome, babies&quot;<br /> I said as I heard a noise coming from the front door which I knew was the mail.<br /> I once again get up from my chair and go to see what junk I&#039;ve been sent today.<br /> I wasn&#039;t expecting anything important because all of my bills have been paid for and are up to date, so I wasn&#039;t expecting anything more than just junk mail and takeaway leaflets which they seriously need to stop giving us, the internet is a thing, folks.<br /> I let out a breath as I look through the pile but my eyes narrowed and I was confused/scared when one of the letters caught my attention for several reasons.<br /> The first reason is because of the American stamps and the address which are in the corners of the envelope.<br /> The latter is something the majority of the UK don&#039;t do, so that struck me as odd and the second reason is the very familiar handwriting on it which I immediately recognised as my grandfather Joseph&#039;s handwriting.<br /> My heart was beating a mile a minute and my anxiety had spiked as I continued to look at the envelope and they got worse as my fingers danced over the Christmas stamp which had been used to seal the letter.<br /> I didn&#039;t know what was in the letter but it was enough to make me feel panicked and nervous because nobody from my previous life except for Carmella knows where I live now, so how in on earth has my grandpa found out where I am? and why is he writing to me? what does he want?.<br /> &quot;Mum, we need to go, we&#039;re going to be late&quot;<br /> Teddy says and I look up to see all three of my kids standing in the hallway putting on their coats, hats, scarves and gloves.<br /> It&#039;s December and the weather is cold which is something I&#039;m used to as a native of New York but in the UK, the mornings always seem really bitter, so I make sure we&#039;re all wrapped up warm whenever we leave the house.<br /> I place the pile of letters on the side cabinet and go to put on my coat and accessories before grabbing my bag and making sure I&#039;ve got everything I need including my phone, purse, house keys and car keys.<br /> &quot;Are you ready to go, babies?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yep&quot;<br /> &quot;Mmm-hmm&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, mum&quot;<br /> The kids all say at the same time.<br /> &quot;Have you got your book bags and packed lunches?&quot;<br /> I ask them and they all nod their heads.<br /> &quot;Ok, let&#039;s go&quot;<br /> We leave our home and head towards the car.<br /> I make sure all of the kids are safely strapped in before getting in myself, we then set off for their school as we sing along to the Christmas songs which were playing on the radio.<br /> Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year and it&#039;s also my kids favourite as well.<br /> This time of year is also always really bittersweet for me because Christmas with my family used to be amazing and we&#039;d always have so much fun.<br /> It was the one time of the year when we&#039;d all gather together and stay at my parent&#039;s mansion for the entire holiday and we&#039;d celebrate it in style.<br /> I really wish I could go back to those times.<br /> There&#039;s nothing I&#039;d love more than for my babies to have a REAL family Christmas with our family maybe even with their father and his family but I highly doubt this will happen anytime soon.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s crazy how fast our lives can change within the blink of an eye and sometimes you don&#039;t even know it&#039;s happening until it&#039;s already happened.<br /> The past six years have been a crazy whirlwind and I&#039;ve had to get used to a lot of changes in my life since I moved to London but now I&#039;m happily settled and living my best life, well, I&#039;m living as great of a life as I possibly can without my beloved family here with me.<br /> There was a time when my family and I were extremely close, we would always see and talk with each other every day and we always did anything and everything for one another but all of that changed and I saw a totally different side to my family after Dylan and Luca&#039;s betrayal.<br /> I always used to think I had the perfect family, the perfect parents, the perfect grandparents and the perfect older brothers and in a way, I still feel that way about them but I also can&#039;t forget the immediate change in them when I found out my older brother was screwing my fiance.<br /> The betrayal left me a heartbroken mess and it changed my entire life forever, it also changed all of the plans I had made for my future.<br /> Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a school teacher, I wanted to teach the future generation and prepare them for the next stages of their lives.<br /> A few months before everything happened six years ago, I was offered a place at one of the best colleges in New York to get my teaching degree but then my relationship broke down and the perfect future I had planned with Dylan had gone up in flames along with everything else.<br /> I no longer had any desire to get my teaching degree but I needed to find a steady income so that I could provide for myself and the triplets because I knew my savings which was a very substantial amount of money wouldn&#039;t last me forever.<br /> I wasn&#039;t used to living like this because I was born a millionaire heiress, I had always lived a life of luxury and I never had to worry about anything, so to now live knowing money was running out was kind of scary, especially since I now had three extra mouths to feed and I didn&#039;t want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong I wasn&#039;t a spoiled little rich girl or anything like that but I lived a comfortable life with no worries and I wanted the same for my kids as well.<br /> I didn&#039;t want them to grow up worrying about things that they shouldn&#039;t have to which I know they would&#039;ve done because they&#039;re really smart and they would&#039;ve immediately sensed when something was wrong.<br /> Anyway, I knew I needed to make some decent money and fast but I didn&#039;t know how.<br /> That was until one day when I was watching some soppy rom-com movie which was based on some old book and it unlocked a brand new passion inside of me, a passion which I never knew existed if I&#039;m being perfectly honest with you.<br /> I always loved to read and loved nothing more than to get lost in a good book but I never once saw myself as a writer because I didn&#039;t think I was creative enough to be one.<br /> All of that changed as soon as I put pen to paper or my fingers to my laptop I should say and that&#039;s when magic happened.<br /> Within two months, I had finished and completed my first book The Billionaire&#039;s Secret Baby which later turned into a five-part series when my fans demanded more from me.<br /> The series was a huge hit and before I knew it, I was a world-famous author, I was successful and I was rolling in the money, most of which I&#039;ve either invested or I&#039;ve put into different bank accounts for me and my kids for when they&#039;re older.<br /> The rest of the money I used to buy us our current home and everything we needed to furnish it and I also bought myself a decent car as well.<br /> I mean, I&#039;m not at Donald Trump&#039;s level of rich but I&#039;ve got enough money for me and the triplets to live happy and comfortable lives together.<br /> Right now I&#039;m in my office working on a new book and a new series but for some strange reason, I can&#039;t seem to concentrate and for the first time in my writing career, I&#039;ve got writer&#039;s block.<br /> I let out a sigh as I take off my glasses and rub the bridge of my nose.<br /> This is so frustrating and annoying.<br /> The worst thing for a writer to experience is knowing what you want to write and how you want to write it but being unable to articulate it in the right way and have it make sense.<br /> There have been many times in the past where I&#039;ve written something and when I&#039;ve read it back I was baffled. this makes absolutely no sense.<br /> I looked back at the screen and decided I needed to take a break, so I got up and went into the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee and something to eat.<br /> I didn&#039;t really have much of an appetite but I knew if I didn&#039;t eat something now then I probably wouldn&#039;t have anything to eat until dinner later on which wouldn&#039;t do me any good.<br /> You need to be healthy in your mind, body and soul in order to do anything and I can&#039;t focus on writing a great story if I&#039;m pushing myself without resting or eating.<br /> I was sitting on the couch and eating my food with the television on in the background which I wasn&#039;t watching, it was just on for background noise because I hate silence and that&#039;s all I ever seem to have in this house when the kids aren&#039;t here.<br /> Anyway, the T.V. quickly caught my attention when the annoying presenter with a high-pitched squeaky voice, who was wearing more make-up than a drag queen mentioned several familiar names which piqued my interest, one of which and the gossip about him almost had me choking on my coffee.<br /> &quot;Hello everyone and welcome to the Hollywood Daily, it&#039;s been a busy week for many of the Hollywood elite, more specifically those within the affluent Carpenter and Black families&quot;<br /> The presenter said with a huge grin on her face.<br /> The first piece of news she was gossiping about was my sister-in-law Sabrina launching two new clothing lines, one is a maternity line and one is for kids which will be released after Christmas.<br /> This will be her third and fourth lines that she&#039;s released, the first one being a bikini line and the second one was an undergarment line which she worked on with my mom.<br /> &quot;Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen because the latest announcement from the Carpenter family is one that is going to break all of our precious little hearts, Luca Carpenter the youngest son of James and Louise Carpenter has come out as gay&quot;<br /> This is the news which had me almost choking on my coffee.<br /> What does she mean he&#039;s come out as gay?.<br /> Didn&#039;t he do that six years ago?.<br /> &quot;According to a statement released earlier today, Luca said it&#039;s taken me a very long time to finally accept who and what I am and now I can proudly say that I&#039;m a gay man&quot;<br /> Holy cow.<br /> &quot;But that&#039;s not the most shocking part of the statement, the part which has left many of the public including fans of the family baffled and scratching their heads in confusion is when Luca also confessed his undying love for his soulmate and the love of his life Dylan Tate...does that name ring a bell? well, it should do because Dylan is the eldest son and heir of Lachlan and Sandra Tate and he&#039;s the former fiance of Luca&#039;s younger sister Lacey Carpenter who has been M.I.A for the past six years, are Luca and Dylan the reason for her disappearance from the limelight? has this love story been going on for a lot longer than the Carpenters want us to believe? this is something we may never know unless Luca, Dylan or even Lacey herself comes out and explains it to us&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe this.<br /> It&#039;s a good job I legally changed my name six years ago before I gave birth to my kids because if I didn&#039;t, then this could have caused a lot of trouble for me and my kiddies.<br /> &quot;Moving on, we&#039;ve got everyone&#039;s favourite billionaire playboy Logan Black who is as much known for his dating life as he is for his wealth, businesses and modelling career, the fitness model and business mogul is known for having a different woman on his arm every week but is his bachelor life officially over? it seems so after the sexy hunk was spotted shopping at one of New York&#039;s most expensive jewellery stores with singer and actress GiGi Addams&quot;<br /> What?.<br /> It hurt my heart to hear about Logan settling down with someone else, especially with a snake like GiGi Addams.<br /> Deep down in my heart, I knew why it hurt me so much but I just didn&#039;t want to admit to it.<br /> I had always had a crush on Logan ever since I was a kid and I think somewhere over the years, that crush manifested into something more but I really didn&#039;t want to confess to those feelings because he&#039;s my older brother&#039;s best friend and also because of Dylan, not to mention Logan is everything I hate in a man.<br /> He&#039;s cocky and conceited and he thinks if the world doesn&#039;t revolve around him then it should or at least that&#039;s how he was six years ago, I don&#039;t know if he&#039;s changed at all since I left the States.<br /> I couldn&#039;t help but smile a sad and bittersweet smile as the presenter continued to talk about my family and those who used to be close to me and it really hurt my heart because I miss them so freaking much and I hate hearing about them and what&#039;s new in their lives through channels like this.<br /> Changes are a natural part of life but sometimes it&#039;s the ones you weren&#039;t expecting that cause you the most pain and sorrow but also the most happiness as well.<br /> ...<br /> Open the app and continue reading the rest of the story . 👉<br /> (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the 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Her face has a mixed expression of frown and worry.<br /> &quot;Are you sure you&#039;re ready to go back to San Francisco?&quot;<br /> I put down the dress I was holding as I found myself laughing at her question.<br /> &quot;Of course! Why shouldn&#039;t I be ready?&quot;<br /> She shrugged, walking towards the bed and slumped herself next to me. &quot;I think you should ask yourself that question and not me.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, I don&#039;t have to ask myself that question because I know that I&#039;m ready! It&#039;s been almost four years since I left my hometown and I really missed the things I was doing then.&quot;<br /> &quot;Okay, as you say so.&quot; She gives me a shrug for the second time. &quot;Are you now going to stay there for good?&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know. Maybe yes, maybe no. But honestly, I haven&#039;t thought about it yet. I just want to see my daughter and surprise her on her birthday.&quot;<br /> &quot;How about seeing your husband again? Are you ready for that?&quot;<br /> &quot;Ex-husband! He&#039;s no longer my husband, Jack, remember?&quot;<br /> &quot;Alright, but what if you meet him again at the party? You know, it&#039;s impossible for you not to see him again. After all, he&#039;s still Cali&#039;s father.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. And so - if he&#039;s there? I can&#039;t stop him from seeing his daughter, besides, everyone expects him to attend the party. Of course, some of them are just to gossip about our lives.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hmm ... so you mean to say you&#039;re ready to face him again after four years of hiding from him?&quot;<br /> &quot;Excuse me! I&#039;m not hiding from him, I didn&#039;t and I will not. Why would I do that? And as for your question, of course, I&#039;m ready. I completely forgot what happened. It&#039;s all in the past. I am now Samantha Soriano version 2.0!&quot; I said flipping my hair over my shoulder. You know, to show her how confident I am with my answer.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re saying you have already moved on, huh?&quot; She asked after a while. I know how much she&#039;s trying to suppress her laughter.<br /> I sighed.<br /> &quot;Jack, how many times do I have to answer that question? I&#039;ve already moved on and whatever has happened in the past, it will remain buried like all the stupid feelings I felt for him four years ago. I&#039;m completely healed, especially now that I have David. I love him and I&#039;m happy with him.&quot;<br /> David is my boyfriend. And If you&#039;re asking if my daughter approved him as my boyfriend ... the answer is yes and we&#039;ve been together for six months.<br /> &quot;Oh ... alright, you&#039;re completely healed.&quot; She left me hanging on those words and busied herself checking her new polished nails.<br /> &quot;Hep! You don&#039;t have to explain. Just let me continue, okay? What I was saying earlier was that you should take David with you to San Francisco. Why? Well, it&#039;s not just to introduce him to everyone, but to show your ex-husband what kind of precious gem he has thrown 4 years ago. He chose to be with that woman who knows nothing but shows off on a catwalk wearing only two pieces of her - I mean, cloth!&quot;<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t blame her, she&#039;s a model.&quot; I chuckled.<br /> &quot;I know she&#039;s a lingerie model, but you don&#039;t get my point, do you? You and Luke had been married for 4 years, you had a five-year-old daughter but what got me confused is that he never learned to love you? Goodness!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch! Do you really have to slap me again with those words?&quot; I pretended to be hurt. I couldn&#039;t help it. I don&#039;t even know why those words still give a slight sting in my spine.<br /> &quot;Why? Isn&#039;t it true? Jeez! If only it were David, I think he learned to love you in those 4 years of being together!&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, if only he was David, but he&#039;s not him. He&#039;s Luke Marcuz Williams.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s be serious, Sam. What if suddenly everything changes when you come back?&quot;<br /> This made me frown. &quot;What do you mean?&quot;<br /> &quot;What if when you see him again you&#039;ll realize that you still love him? That nothing has changed and that you are still in love with him even after four years?&quot;<br /> My mouth suspended in mid-air. I admit I was kinda shocked by her question.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not going to happen.&quot; I smiled, shaking my head.<br /> &quot;How can you be sure of that?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just know, &quot; I said with a shrug.<br /> &quot;Well, let&#039;s see.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s true, Jack, believe me. Because Luke and I...&quot; (I smiled bitterly) &quot; ... we just met, but we weren&#039;t really destined to be together. See? Fate had just played on us.&quot; I blinked away the tears which I don&#039;t know where it came from.<br /> &quot;Ohh...&quot; she held my hand, giving me a sad smile. &quot;You&#039;re right, you&#039;re not meant to be together. It&#039;s enough that you became fool and stupid over him in your youth days. But anyway, at least that&#039;s stupidity gave you the most precious gift you&#039;ve ever received.&quot;<br /> I dropped my back to the bed when Jack finally left my room. She&#039;s right. The biggest mistake I made also gave me a precious and memorable gift in my life ... becoming a mother. It was a mistake that I will forever regret doing but would be grateful for at the same time.<br /> Staring blankly at the ceiling, a sad smile formed my lips as the part of that happy and painful memories crossed my mind again.<br /> Four years ago ... a 17-year-old Samantha ...<br /> &quot;Ouch!&quot;<br /> I screamed, caressing my forehead. Then a crumpled paper landed in front of me. I don&#039;t have to ask who did that stupid thing as there is only one person who always does such a thing to annoy me. My older brother, Dale.<br /> Frowning, I slowly turned my chair only to see him lying on my bed, grinning with his legs crossed against each other.<br /> &quot;Dale! What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> &quot;Shhh ... hey, sis, why do you always forget that this is also my house?&quot; He changed his position. He faced me, resting his head on the palm of his hand while his elbow supported its weight.<br /> &quot;Dale Sebastian Soriano! Don&#039;t you know how to respect someone&#039;s privacy? You&#039;re so annoying!&quot;<br /> But he just laughed even more.<br /> My chest goes up and down but I remained seated. I&#039;m really trying to calm my nerves not to kill my own brother. How I wish sometimes for the ground to open up and swallow him. I don&#039;t care if it includes my bed, I&#039;ll just ask Dad to buy me a new one.<br /> &quot;Samantha, Samantha, Samantha. Tsk.tsk.tsk ... when are you going to wake up and stop dreaming about my best friend? Oh, no, I forgot you&#039;re awake. Stop daydreaming about Luke, because let me tell you, he already has a girlfriend. And even if he doesn&#039;t have one, he will certainly never notice you.&quot;<br /> &#039;Ouch.&#039; My heart screams inside.<br /> &quot;He will never look at you. Tss! He doesn&#039;t even like you, I mean, you&#039;re not his type.&quot;<br /> Is he really my brother or have I just been adopted? He&#039;s a straightforward person and sometimes I couldn&#039;t help but hurt with his harsh words.<br /> &quot;You really know how to throw harsh words, are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s true, Sam. You&#039;re no match compared to all the girls who flaunt their bodies every day in front of him. Look at yourself, you don&#039;t even know how to use makeup.&quot;<br /> &quot;You know what, I started getting confused if we are really siblings! You don&#039;t love me and I feel it!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tss! Stop the drama, Samantha, it doesn&#039;t suit you.&quot;<br /> I just blinked repeatedly. The nerve.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just concern about you, don&#039;t you get it? You&#039;ll never want to be his girlfriend if you just know him.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you know about love? I&#039;m warning you, Samantha, stop your illusions about Luke. He already has a girlfriend.&quot;<br /> I just rolled my eyes. The word came from him, Luke has a girlfriend - yes, a girlfriend, meaning a girlfriend only. And since they are not yet married, I still have the chance to make him look at me and of course, to love me. Yay!<br /> Visiting my brother at the University is not my first time doing it. I&#039;ve done this many times in the past eight months since I knew that his best friend had returned to San Francisco to continue his studies. But I must admit that this is the first time I come here &#039;ALONE&#039;, as my best friend&#039;s rope of patience towards my brother has already reached its limit. Well ... I guess you already know the reason.<br /> Wearing my new mini skirt or should I say - the shortest I&#039;ve ever had - skirt, I smiled at all the girls who actually presume to be my sister-in-law in the future.<br /> &quot;Hi, Sam.&quot; They greet me in unison.<br /> &quot;Hello.&quot; I greet back smiling.<br /> Well, Dale and Luke are both famous in this school, not only because they both have looks and appeal, but also because they were both heirs to the largest advertising and real estate company in the country.<br /> I kept walking until my feet reached the best spot where I could see my king playing. I&#039;m sure they haven&#039;t noticed me yet. Well, it&#039;s a big favor on my part, since I was able to watch and stare the way Luke&#039;s muscles flex every time he moves.<br /> So the game started. I just rolled my eyes when the annoying creatures - I mean, girls behind me started screaming the names of their favorite players.<br /> But my heart jumped out of my chest when our eyes met. I smiled sweetly at him, but I only got a blank stare before he ran to the other side of the court.<br /> &#039;Hmm ... it&#039;s okay. I know you&#039;ll be mine soon.&#039; A desperate smile formed on my lips.<br /> &quot;What - &quot; It&#039;s too late for me to avoid the flying round object as it already hits me on the shoulder. And because of its strong impact, I fall from my seat. &quot;Ouch!&quot; I screamed because of the unexpected pain.<br /> &quot;Oh, God! Are you okay? I&#039;m sorry, I didn&#039;t catch the ball before it went in your direction.&quot; A new face from the team asked me while helping me to stand up.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay, I&#039;m fine.&quot; I tried to smile after seeing Luke standing behind him.<br /> &quot;Tss! This is a college university, but what is a spoiled brat high school student doing here?&quot; Luke sneered and although it pinched my heart, I still managed to smile - charmingly.<br /> &quot;Hi, Luke.&quot;<br /> He stared at me and I didn&#039;t miss the way he clenched his jaws after seeing my skirt. His expression became darker, but I &#039;misinterpret it in some naughty idea&#039;.<br /> I hold my breath and held my chin up. This is it, he finally noticed my outfit.<br /> I was just pulled back to earth when he started walking away after throwing me a hard glare.<br /> &quot;W-Wait!&quot; I can still feel the pain on my butt but I have to run after him. I don&#039;t want to miss this opportunity as it only happens in a blue moon. &quot;Luke!&quot; I grabbed his arm which made him stop and look at me.<br /> I swear my heart stopped beating the moment he turned around. His cheeks were red and so were his lips. Oh, gosh! He looks so handsome.<br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - &quot;<br /> &quot;What do you want, Ms. Soriano?&quot;<br /> Oh, yeah ... the second time he called me Miss Soriano.<br /> &quot;Why are you calling me by my last name? I told you to call me Sam, besides, you&#039;re my brother&#039;s best friend, aren&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> He scoffed, removing his arm from my grip. &quot;Right. Your brother and I are best friends and not us. We are not even close.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, but we can at least be friends, you know.&quot; I shrugged awkwardly, trying to keep up his pace.<br /> &quot;Look, Miss Soriano, I&#039;m busy and I don&#039;t have time for this childish conversation.&quot;<br /> &quot;Childish - no, it&#039;s not! I mean it. We can be friends.&quot; I know some of his teammates are looking at us right now with different expressions on their faces, but the thing is - &#039;I don&#039;t care.&#039;<br /> He instantly stopped walking. And I take that as an opportunity to tell him what I feel, where honestly, I&#039;ve already forgotten how many times I&#039;ve confessed it to him.<br /> &quot;I like you, Luke Marcuz. No, I think I&#039;m falling in love with you.&quot; I smiled even though I already knew what his next words will be.<br /> We heard some cheerings from the other students and his expression darkened as he formed his fists into a hardball. It&#039;s okay - I know he wouldn&#039;t hit me.<br /> &quot;You know what, why don&#039;t you just go home and do your homework instead of bothering me? You&#039;re too young for this kind of thing, don&#039;t you know that? And forgodsake, how many times do I have to tell you that I don&#039;t like you!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch.&quot; My right hand automatically lifted into my left chest. &quot;But I said I like you, what will you do about it?&quot;<br /> &#039;Who says I can&#039;t be an actress?&#039;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re just wasting your effort, Samantha. Wearing heavy makeup, fitted shirt, short skirt and 4-inch heels is only for those desperate women!&quot;<br /> Maybe if we&#039;re just in a different situation, I would have jumped 10 times and roll on the ground as he mentioned my name ... but his words cuts not only my heart but also my ego.<br /> &quot;I already have a girlfriend and I love her.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know, but just like what you said, she&#039;s only your girlfriend and not your wife. So that means I still have a chance to prove myself to you.&quot; I shrugged.<br /> I don&#039;t know where I got the strength to spill those words, but I have to make him understand what I feel. I noticed the fire registering in his eyes, showing a silent warning as he took a step closer to me.<br /> &quot;Listen kid and bear this in your mind!&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re too young and naive to understand the things around you. And do you think I&#039;m oblivious of what you&#039;re doing?&quot; He scoffed. &quot;No, I&#039;m not, so better stop this childish act of yours and stop bothering me. I love my girlfriend and I would never, never choose you over her.&quot;<br /> And with one last glare, he left me speechless and open-mouthed in the middle. <br /> <br /> At our favourite fast-food restaurant 7 years ago ...<br /> &quot;What the heck! Are you insane, Samantha?&quot; That was Jack&#039;s first reaction when I told her about my plan of seducing Luke to the next level.<br /> &quot;Well, I have no choice, Jack.&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you talking about you have no choice? You have all the choices in the world to stop your craziness over Luke Williams, otherwise, you will end up miserably!&quot;<br /> &quot;Miserably? No, Jack, because miserably is what will happen to me if I just let him marry that woman after his graduation!&quot;<br /> Queen Of The Night resto-bar, 9:30 pm.<br /> The roaring music filled my ears the moment I entered the exclusive night bar.<br /> I waited for almost half an hour before the man I was waiting for finally entered the club. I immediately called the bartender&#039;s attention and pointed to Luke&#039;s direction. He recognized him instantly the moment I showed Luke&#039;s photo. He hesitated at first, asked me again some random questions and because of that, I pulled the last $5000 out of my bag, and that&#039;s what made him shut his mouth.<br /> He nodded and motioned for me to hide while he&#039;s doing the rest of the job.<br /> Honestly, I have a lot of plans, way better than this. But after listening to his conversation with my brother, I don&#039;t know what happened to me. Suddenly I became frustrated and desperate to make him mine, although I know that with this plan I will not only be able to stop their wedding but also to destroy their relationship.<br /> But that&#039;s what I wanted and here I am now. Besides, backing out isn&#039;t in my vocabulary. I have already paid the prick of a bartender all my pennies, so I have no choice but to proceed with the plan. The operation &#039;stops Luke Williams wedding and make him fall in love with me&#039; plan&#039;.<br /> My eyes widened like saucers the moment I saw Dale walking behind Luke as they entered the club. I couldn&#039;t help cursing because I didn&#039;t know whether to continue doing it or I&#039;ll be back next time.<br /> &#039;Whew! You have to think of a better solution for this, Samantha!&#039;<br /> Until finally a brilliant idea came to my mind. I immediately ran to the ladies&#039; room and entered one of the cubicles.<br /> &quot;Why on earth would I do that?&quot; I can imagine the deep frown painted on Jack&#039;s forehead when she answered my call.<br /> I tried to ask her a favor to call my brother and pick me up from Janet&#039;s house, one of our classmates as the wheel on the back of my car flattened out, so I had to send it to the nearest mechanical shop.<br /> &quot;Please, Jack?&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you doing at Janet&#039;s house at this very late hour? And seriously, you&#039;re really asking me a favor to call your narcissistic brother? Huh! Why don&#039;t you just call him and tell him to pick you up?&quot;<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t!&quot; I bit my lip. &#039;Jeez, why did I say that?&#039;<br /> &quot;What? What do you mean you can&#039;t?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - I - I can&#039;t reach his phone. I tried to call him but he&#039;s out of range.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s what happened before I ended up in a room with Luke&#039;s sleeping figure after almost two hours of waiting.<br /> But the moment I got out of the washroom, my vision became blurry and I don&#039;t know why I suddenly felt dizzy. I don&#039;t remember ordering heavy drinks, &#039;cause I only asked the prick bartender to give me just a ladies drink. And as far as I remember, I only have two &#039;shots&#039; if what they may call it.<br /> &quot;What the heck is going on with me?&quot; I asked myself confused.<br /> Massaging my temple, I took a deep breath and tried to walk towards the bed. The room is a bit dark and the only light source comes from the small table lamp near the bed, which is enough for me to see how drunk Luke is.<br /> I sit on the edge of the bed. Greek God&#039;s body flaunts freely in front of me and God knows how much I really wanted to touch every part of his body. And despite the heaviness of my eyelids, I tried to lift my hand and bring it to his hair.<br /> I don&#039;t know but the tears started to blur my vision. I must be 17 but I know that I feel for him. I love him.<br /> &#039;You know what, I always wonder what happens if I was born at your same, would you ever notice me? Or what if I&#039;m Dale and I happen to be your best friend, would you ever feel the same for me? Would you ever return my feelings, this love I have for you?&#039;<br /> I&#039;m not sure if this is my first and ever last chance to do this. Besides, I don&#039;t even know what will happen tomorrow, so before the drowsiness takes over me, I found myself cupping his face and pecking him passionately.<br /> How I pray this isn&#039;t just a dream, that we could stay like this forever and that I never wake up, so I could always be with him and his always next to me. He&#039;s mine and I am his. It&#039;s only in my dreams that I don&#039;t have to play a smart girl in front of him. I don&#039;t have to go to his university every time I wanted to see him, as he would be the one to make an effort to see me.<br /> &quot;Baby girl.&quot;<br /> I tried again to open my eyes despite the heaviness that I felt with my eyelids only to see the smile on his lips. I was about to return that smile but I was a little bit late to do it. He captured my lips in a hard and possessive peck while his hands were doing its job, wandering all over my body.<br /> I was still busy analyzing my feelings when he positioned himself between my legs and ...<br /> &quot;Oh, God!&quot;<br /> I gasped loudly as I felt the unexpected pain that surged down my core. Honestly, I didn&#039;t expect my first time to be this painful and that I hadn&#039;t even noticed that my nails were digging his shoulders. He&#039;s just too busy moving on top of me not to realize it.<br /> Until the pain finally subsides and turns it into another burning sensation that builds up inside me, drowning my mind in the pool of lust and that&#039;s it - my whole body shuddered beneath him.<br /> After reaching his peak, he dropped his body next to me. And much to my surprise, he pulled me even closer to him, wrapping my small frame with his toned and strong arm while the other served as my pillow.<br /> &quot;I love you, &quot; I whispered, my face was on his neck.<br /> &quot;I love you, baby girl.&quot;<br /> I heard it. I heard those words before losing consciousness and falling asleep.<br /> After washing my face and drying it with a clean towel, I started putting on my clothes from yesterday. I have to hurry as I want to ask the prick bartender of what he put in my drinks last night.<br /> Taking my steps out of the bathroom, my mind was focused on my goal of talking to the bartender and I didn&#039;t waste any second looking at the bed. I took my bag and was about to open the door when suddenly a loud voice roared through the four corners of the room.<br /> &quot;Where are you going?&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do, Samantha?&quot;<br /> I flinched when he held my arms tightly. His voice laced with anger and so his eyes, that if that kind of look could ever kill, I&#039;m sure I&#039;m already lying six feet under the ground.<br /> &quot;answer me!&quot;<br /> &quot;Huh? I - I didn&#039;t do anything - &quot; but he cut me off.<br /> &quot;Liar! You spiked my drinks last night, didn&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> &quot;I - &quot; Holy God, what am I going to say? &quot;I&#039;m sorry, &quot; I uttered, lowering my head. I couldn&#039;t bear to look him in the eye. They were like a fire that slowly burns my soul.<br /> &quot;Sorry? You&#039;re sorry?&quot;<br /> &quot;Aww ... y-you&#039;re hurting me.&quot; I tried to remove his hands but he only tightened his grip. My tears were now forming around my eyes not because I&#039;m scared but because of the guilt that is eating me inside. &quot;I - I just wanted to take pictures of you but I wasn&#039;t intending to have intercourse with you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Really?&quot; He asked, clenching his jaws.<br /> &quot;Believe me, Luke, this is not included in my plan and I didn&#039;t intend - &quot;<br /> &quot;your excuses! Why am I supposed to believe you?&quot; and he began to launch curses and offensive words that almost made me cry.<br /> &quot;You know what? You&#039;ve completely lost my respect for you! I thought you&#039;re different, but no, I was wrong!&quot;<br /> &quot;I didn&#039;t do anything. I told you I felt dizzy and fell asleep last night. I&#039;m sorry. Honestly, I thought it was a dream - &quot;<br /> &quot;A dream? Really, huh? Was it a dream that you enjoyed so much?&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just stating the truth. I have no plans to ruin you, I - I just want to be with you because I love you and that&#039;s all.&quot;<br /> &quot;Samantha Soriano, the mere fact that you planed all this means you have every intention of ruining me! What is it for? You want me to notice you? I don&#039;t like you and how many times do I have to shout it in front of you just to make you understand that I don&#039;t like you?&quot;<br /> He paused for a few seconds.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t love you and do you think that after everything you did last night, I will still be able to love you?&quot;<br /> I suddenly lost for words. I was just standing in front of him, motionless.		Shep002		55	https://facebook.com/100093452425291	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011280	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031127		455		799745778152842	2	3.91461900449E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	213861961814061		0	Favornovel2024			120207347914180593		play.google.com	Install now		NONE	image	🔥2024 Hot Novel🔥🔥sharing beatrice-a luna to her stepbrothers	Read good romance novels and dive in Love stories.	http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zhangyue.read.favornovel		1712475202	2.1386196181406E+14	Favornovel2024	https://scontent.fosu2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434503581_356996176733274_567925702155383043_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=vrrSTrOYMsYAb67ju8M&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-2.fna&oh=00_AfAty3UG6I9P8ztZboSCSdx5iwei1cGgZksUaAXHMeZIvw&oe=6618F6F0	person_profile	0	Favornovel2024	https://scontent.fosu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434444210_804258195090022_2509643408766910346_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Q9hHwHiU2lwAb7iuIG-&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-1.fna&oh=00_AfDG_2HJPeNNIPdY35F4-0A07aqnwmKDb6GEEiDb_22ZUw&oe=6618E3E6			0	3	&quot;Ah!&quot; my lips let out a gasp when he slid the vibrator into my undies. <br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay. I can teach you all about this toy,&quot; he whispered, holding me against the wall near the door. <br /> <br /> The last thing I want was to learn this kind of knowledge from my stepbrother.<br /> <br /> &quot;I have to go. Your brothers are waiting for me,&quot; I excused. <br /> All of my step-brothers knew I had no knowledge of this, they were ready to teach me everything about it.<br /> <br /> It was nerve-wracking that I felt a mate bond with all my stepbrothers and they didn&#039;t mind taking turns on me.<br /> <br /> &quot;My brothers can come to my room. You know we are willing to share you,&quot; his words shook my body and so did the vibrator in my panties. <br /> <br /> &quot;You have enough holes to please us all at the same time,&quot; his comment made my body shudder. <br /> <br /> It is bad that I didn&#039;t mind giving in to his fantasies? <br /> *** Being an Omega and a rogue is a combination of the cursed. Beatrice had lived a tough life, and finding out her mother was going to marry the Alpha King opened more challenges for her. <br /> <br /> She now has to face the brunt of her new Alpha stepbrothers&#039; anger. But what if she finds out they are all her mates who don’t mind sharing a mate?<br /> <br /> And what if she happens to like being shared and willingly submits? <br /> <br /> Will Beatrice find peace in the forbidden mate bond, or will all her mates break her beyond repair?<br /> Read now to find out.		Favornovel2024		10	https://facebook.com/61555872399886	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011344	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031127		455		978205860386656	1	4.1913519210114E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	119510084411864		0	Vocal Romance Dreams			120207270857500293		play.google.com	Install now		NONE	video	Read with Your Ears➤➤		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios		1712478785	1.1951008441186E+14	Vocal Romance Dreams	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435396442_1128049624998566_4651196494673279235_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=3Zxl6MoK5yUAb4fzzjn&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfD5nEQ04KSslRHaYvqRZ-Y6AvI9iGfebHpo9e9jyIBayA&oe=6618CA7F	person_profile	0	Vocal Romance Dreams	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435403289_2706297939533900_3201035131563458971_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KeX0AsoRq_wAb5Zjnhg&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfD-oaH3r-POStLg1k8shtHGK4_qlcMJqX-e_ub0dqoXgw&oe=6618ECE1			0	3	&quot;Justin, though you are my twin sister&#039;s mate. My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011253	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031127		455		763598785747280	1	1.1303863948264E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	113121705138917		0	What6668-eng			120210513346810029		a.whastory.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.whastory.com/ad/c2VhZ3VsbC8xNDMxMTYvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQ1MDIvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468988	1.1312170513892E+14	What6668-eng	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432252468_420509374003199_8153710454459562461_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ws4RTf-ncRkAb7508fh&_nc_oc=Adh0SCyEq7pkT7Jf6CCubsbL4IQ4OiLbXQ7IgZFEqsLU2DuPSUyjICz6QO0-kwujr8wdPWm55JbHObT4wRWsveMO&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCfM8PqrfsXidYxd-WBT2d9AtOaxoiSofVuut7v8SAOyQ&oe=6618EE26	person_profile	0	What6668-eng	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432236756_1093688788523247_2553128631655375872_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=S6pmL_o2vIAAb4l4hnS&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBsdGI9BZ2X0JDM8uM3fvFCf2Iwht8nKKp_4l_GEWGTLw&oe=6618F2E2			0	3	Everyone stays quiet but my dad nods his head. I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. I&#039;m sorry.&quot;<br /> &quot;You just went into protective mama mode on Hudson&#039;s hip,&quot; Conor says chuckling.<br /> I let Conor wrap my hand in the ice pack. I rest my head on his shoulder.<br /> &quot;Did he hear me yelling?&quot; I whisper.<br /> &quot;Unfortunately, I heard every word,&quot; Hudson says.		What6668-eng		59	https://facebook.com/100093508088003	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012042	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031127		455		395801530017242	2	3.71770035617E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000672900431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290122	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435401844_1841734382995142_1122309554376073011_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HTPszDi0icQAb66vweH&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDagbH2pL0OQjQCMYf7OGjhOIezdUTXHsjB644my40-8A&oe=6618ED3F	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435480439_837863851511832_3072382949648493492_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_ALWTsBgQaQAb5yTCIy&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCEyHUcAo_nBN6DcuGzRS2caIVrIPvtuNx9JQhzl8-eWQ&oe=6618F921			0	3	Nights were the worst, every toss and turn a reminder of my Neuropathic pain. But then, this quick little trick gave me my first full night&#039;s sleep in years.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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1011317	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031127		455		945619247099035	1	2.6026082050881E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106077262240533		0	The novel			120206559048290765		page.joyreadings.com	Learn more		NONE	video	👉👉 Title: Surrogate for Alpha Dom		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=4281&brand=2&app=0&ppid=1096&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}		1712477501	1.0607726224053E+14	The novel	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436378916_948914569788962_6451822168619506316_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7wx0nFKwiuMAb7IU1Mi&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfD3LUmXIG5JMGXVlVvyE3jQxeCQ9WRrYeDKXzsmegvyJw&oe=6618D6A6	person_profile	0	The novel	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436243612_342268558354051_8751628937512510138_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=uIHRyf8pncIAb7dI8md&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBX1ZsfxOFftLADTIjsFpEvrpwyylc3j0TAUkBK9ncGvQ&oe=6618E3F6			0	3	“I’m sorry Ella.” My physician says gently. “I’m afraid you have very few viable eggs remaining. Frankly, I normally see these numbers in women ten or fifteen years your senior.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I murmur, not believing my ears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years. I’m only 30, I should have plenty of eggs left.<br /> <br /> “In terms of fertility, you have very little time left.” She continues. “If you want to conceive, you need to do so before your next cycle begins.”<br /> <br /> “My next cycle?” I repeat, my mouth hanging open in shock. I love kids more than anything, and though it might not be everyone’s ambition, I want nothing more than to be a mother.<br /> <br /> I have to get home and tell my boyfriend this news, and there’s not a moment to waste.<br /> <br /> I make it home in record time, bursting through the door and opening my mouth to call for Mike, but stopping dead in my tracks. As soon as I walk inside I see a pair of high heels and a handbag by the door – neither of which belong to me.<br /> <br /> I cock my ears towards the bedroom, and my stomach churns when I hear the unmistakable sound of moaning, accompanied by a steady thump thump thump, as the bed collides with the wall. Worse even than realizing that Mike is clearly in there with another woman, is realizing who he’s with. I know that handbag, and I know those shoes – they belong to my best friend, Kate. <br /> <br /> “Fuck, Ella is so stupid.” Mike laughs, “can you believe she actually expects me to have a baby with her?”<br /> <br /> Kate snorts, “she’s delusional. I don’t know how you put up with her for so long in the first place.”<br /> <br /> “If she wasn’t so beautiful I never would have given her the time of day.” Mike scoffs. “Thankfully daily doses of plan B kept her from ever conceiving.”<br /> <br /> “The morning after pill?” Kate asks, “how did you manage to give it to her without her realizing?”<br /> <br /> “I put it in her morning coffee.” Mike chortles, sounding far too proud of himself. <br /> <br /> My vision goes completely red as everything finally falls into place. Suddenly it’s clear why I’ve never been able to get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex multiple times a week for years. It’s even clear how I could have the eggs of a 45-year-old, if my despicable partner has been secretly feeding me emergency contraceptives every day – there’s no telling what other damage that might have done to my reproductive system. <br /> <br /> Before I can think better of it, I pull the smoke alarm on the wall, wanting to frighten and punish the pair in the bedroom so fiercely that I fear I might attack them when they emerge. Water immediately sprays down from the sprinkler system mounted to the ceiling as a shrill siren fills the air, and I hear Mike and Kate cry out in surprise. <br /> <br /> A few moments later they come rushing out of the bedroom, stopping in their tracks when they see me looming in the doorway. Mike’s eyes go comically wide, “What are you doing home so early?” The snake has the nerve to sound affronted that I surprised him, when he’s the one who’s been sneaking around behind my back for God knows how long. He seems to realize how suspicious it looks that he and Kate are standing there in their underwear and quickly adds, “Kate came to see me so we could plan a surprise for your birthday, but then we spilled coffee all over our clothes so we had to change.”<br /> <br /> Fire blazes in my veins, he must truly believe I’m an idiot if he expects me to buy such a feeble excuse. <br /> <br /> It’s a testament to their horrifically low opinion of me that they buy my act, and I vow to get my revenge one way or another. I can’t believe I wasted so many years – my best years – on this scumbag. And now he may have cost me my future too. As soon as the thought enters my head, I know I can’t afford to waste another moment on Mike, I have more important things to take care of. <br /> <br /> I make my excuses and rush across town for the second time that afternoon, running to the comforting arms of my surrogate sister, Cora. Not only did we grow up together in the orphanage, but she became an OBGYN and now works for the most exclusive sperm bank in the city. I’ve never gone to her before because I always imagined Mike and I would eventually conceive the natural way, but that clearly isn’t an option anymore. <br /> <br /> Even if I could find a man willing to have a baby with me in time, I’m not eager to trust anyone after Mike’s betrayal. I’m going to have to do this on my own, and I know Cora can help me. I don’t have much money, but I have enough savings to pay for the insemination, especially since I basically have one shot and one shot only. <br /> <br /> When I arrive, all my plans to lay out my situation for Cora clearly and concisely go out the window, because the moment I see my sister I fall to pieces. She hugs and kisses me until my tears subside, slowly extracting the story from me piece by piece. When she hears about Mike and Kate she swears up a storm, but that’s nothing compared to her reaction when I explain about my fertility. <br /> <br /> “That little shit! I’ll kill him!” She fumes, studying me with a worried expression. “Ella, if your doctor was right this means you only have one chance to conceive.”<br /> <br /> “I know.” I sniffle. “And if this is going to be my only baby, I don’t want to take any chances. I want the best donor we can find.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t you worry about that.” Cora assures me, “We’ve got donations from actors, models, scientists – it’s only the creme de la creme here.” She glances at the door and lowers her voice. “You didn’t hear it from me, but even Dominic Sinclair sent his samples here for testing.”<br /> <br /> “Dominic Sinclair? I repeat, “the billionaire?” I’ve seen the man around town, but we don’t exactly run in the same circles. He lives in the same neighborhood as my wealthy employer and often says hello to the children I nanny, but he’s always surrounded by bodyguards and is so intimidating I get goosebumps just thinking about him. <br /> <br /> “Oh my god!.” Cora slaps her hand over her mouth. “I wasn’t supposed to tell you that! I don’t know what I was thinking. Apparently he’s no stranger to fertility issues himself, and he trusted us to handle his swimmers over every other lab in the country. I’ve got his sperm in the other room at this very moment.” She frets, “But Ella you can’t tell anyone, you have to promise me.”<br /> <br /> “Of course!” I agree immediately. “I know how important confidentiality is here.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you,” Cora breathes. “Now, I’m going to give you a dossier of our clients so you can pick a donor, and once you’ve chosen we’ll get you knocked up before you can even blink.” <br /> <br /> It’s not an easy decision, but eventually I choose a handsome surgeon whose photo practically makes me swoon. Cora leaves the room only long enough to prepare the sample, and though she looks a bit flustered when she returns, she quickly and professionally completes the insemination, holding my hand when the procedure is finished. “It’s all take care of now, Ella.” She promises, “You can come back in ten days to see if it worked.”<br /> <br /> Ten days. I think dazedly. Ten days to decide my entire future.<br /> <br /> If only I’d known that by the time those ten days were up, my future would no longer belong to me – but to Dominic Sinclair himself. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 - Be Fired<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Six days to go. I think, staring at the date circled on my calendar. Six days until I find out if my dreams are finally going to come true… or if I have to figure out an entirely different plan for my life. <br /> <br /> I’ve thought about nothing else since Cora inseminated me last week, I’m so anxious to find out if I’m pregnant I haven’t even begun to process Mike’s betrayal. <br /> <br /> I’m trying to keep a level head, yet I can’t help but imagine my future with this new baby. Try as I might, I catch myself daydreaming about it constantly. I even find myself humming as I get ready for work in the morning. <br /> <br /> When I arrive at my employer’s estate in the most exclusive neighborhood in Moon Valley – which basically makes it the most exclusive neighborhood in the world, since Moon Valley is one of the most expensive cities on the planet – I’m immediately greeted by two little voices shouting my name in excitement. “Ella!”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, 3-year-old Millie is hugging my legs while her older brother, Jake, wraps his arms around my middle. “Good morning love puddles!” I exclaim, returning their hugs. “Are you ready for the museum?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah!” They cheer, racing out the door without even stopping to put on coats. It takes a bit of wrangling to get them back inside and bundled up for the cold winter day, but before long we set out into the snow.<br /> <br /> Jake races ahead of Millie and I, impatient to get to the science museum and not seeming to notice that his sister’s tiny legs simply don’t move that fast. Chuckling, I lift Millie into my arms and settle her on my hip. “Goodness, you’re getting too big for this, munchkin.”<br /> <br /> “Nuh-uh,” Millie grins, “You’re justs too little.” <br /> <br /> She might have a point. At five foot one, I don’t exactly have the kind of build suited to heavy lifting. I’m in great shape, but I’ve never been particularly strong. “Smarty pants.” I tease, laughing with the little girl. <br /> <br /> When I look back towards Jake, I realize he’s stopped a few feet ahead of us. My heart skips a beat when I realize why. We’re in front of the Sinclair mansion, and its owner is currently standing in the middle of the sidewalk, his gaze searing me like a firebrand as I approach with Millie. Dominic Sinclair is just about the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, but he’s also one of the most terrifying. <br /> <br /> With dark hair and piercing green eyes, chiseled features and a body so muscular I could swoon, it doesn’t seem fair he gets to look so good and also be so rich. If I didn’t know better I might think it was his wealth or imposing height that makes him so intimidating, after all he’s at least six foot four, which means he towers over me and everyone else around him. However it’s neither of those things, there’s simply an indefinable quality about the man that I can’t put my finger on, one which screams danger. He gives off this energy that’s so raw and animalistic one forgets there’s anyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> Taking a steadying breath, I close the distance between us so Millie can say hello. When she greets him, Dominic drags his attention from me and offers her a smile so genuine that it tugs at my heartstrings. As I watch him talk to my two young charges, I remember what Cora told me about his infertility struggles. He clearly loves children, and I feel a wave of empathy for him. If anyone knows what it’s like to yearn for a family of their own, it’s me. <br /> <br /> Jake is currently showing Dominic his new toy airplane, pulling the matchbox model from his pocket and demonstrating how far it can fly. With a great heave, he sends the toy gliding through the air, only to land in the middle of the street. Before any of us can say a word, Jake races after it, right into the busy road.<br /> <br /> “Jake no, be careful!” I cry, watching him dart out into the path of an oncoming car but feeling frozen by my fear. Before I can contemplate putting Millie down to go after him, a blur of movement whirrs past my vision. I’ve never seen anyone move so fast in my life. Dominic became little more than a hazy outline of himself, chasing after Jake and pulling him out of the way just before the car slams into them. The vehicle’s tires are still screeching when Dominic sets Jake down beside me, his expression suddenly very stern. <br /> <br /> “That was very dangerous.” He scolds gently. “You should never go into the street without looking both ways first.”<br /> <br /> Jake hangs his head. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want my plane to get runned over.” <br /> <br /> “You are a million times more important than a toy.” Dominic tells him firmly, “and you scared your nanny half to death.”<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Ella.” Jake sniffles, looking up at me with wide eyes. <br /> <br /> “I know sweetheart, just don’t ever do that again.” I breathe, cuddling him against my side. “Thank you so much.” I say to Dominic, feeling more grateful than I can express. “I have no idea how you moved so fast! It was like something out of a superhero film.”<br /> <br /> “Must have been the adrenaline.” Dominic shrugs, giving Millie another smile before taking his leave. “Enjoy the rest of your day, and stay out of the road young man!”<br /> <br /> “Yes sir!” Jake calls after him, pocketing his airplane. “I really am sorry.” He adds to me. <br /> <br /> “It’s forgotten.” I tell him softly, though I take his hand so that he can’t run off again. <br /> <br /> “It all happened so fast.” I tell Cora later that night. “I mean the more I think about it, the more amazing it seems. One moment he was there, and the next he was gone. It was like magic.”<br /> <br /> “Thank goodness Jake is alright.” She replies, but rather than looking relieved, her face is twisted into a deep grimace.<br /> <br /> Studying my sister’s expression, I realize her grim demeanor is not just about Jake’s near miss. Something else is wrong, and I actually feel guilty for not noticing sooner. “Is everything okay?”<br /> <br /> Cora frowns, “Not really. But you’ve got so much going on right now, it’s not important.”<br /> <br /> “Cora, don’t be ridiculous.” I admonish. “What’s going on?”<br /> <br /> “Well, speaking of Dominic Sinclair,” She begins cryptically, “you know that sperm he sent to us for testing?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” I confirm, wondering where on earth this was going. <br /> <br /> “It’s gone missing… and I’m the last person who saw it, not to mention it was in my custody.” She explains, her voice becoming thick with emotion. “Ella, I think… I think I’m going to be fired. And if there’s an investigation I could lose my medical license.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I exclaim. “What do you mean it’s missing? A vial of sperm can’t just get up and walk away.”<br /> <br /> “I know, I think someone had to steal it, but there’s no way of knowing who’s responsible. And it looks like I’m going to have to take the blame.” She shares, her eyes shining with tears. <br /> <br /> “Cora, I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this sooner!” I lament, “They can’t fire you, it isn’t fair.”<br /> <br /> “You don’t understand, Dominic is one of our biggest donors.” Cora explains. “And he’s furious, he basically wants my head on a platter.”<br /> <br /> A week ago I might have believed there was no hope for Cora, but seeing how kind and understanding Dominic was with the kids today makes me wonder if he could really be so heartless. Surely if he understood that Cora would never be so irresponsible he’d show some leniency? I have to try and help her, I would do anything for my sister – even begging a ruthless billionaire for mercy.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 - Request<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Three days to go.<br /> <br /> I repeat these words to myself as I walk down the street, still preoccupied with my possible pregnancy, even as I prepare to go to bat for my sister. In some ways it&#039;s a coping mechanism: I’m about to beg Dominic Sinclair to save Cora’s job, and I need a comforting thought to help me get through this. <br /> <br /> His bodyguards see me first, and I can see their mouths moving as they watch me move closer, no doubt notifying him of my presence. Approaching nervously behind Dominic, I wonder for the hundredth time if this is a mistake. Who am I to ask a favor from one of the most powerful men on the planet? Shaking myself, I tell the little voice in the back of my mind to shut up – this is for Cora. I might not be brave for myself, but I can be brave for her. <br /> <br /> “Mr. Sinclair?” I ask hesitantly, feeling my heart pound violently against my ribcage. <br /> <br /> He turns around and gazes imperiously down at me. “Yes?”<br /> <br /> “I’m Ella Reina, I nanny for Jake and Millie Graves.” I begin, gnawing on my lower lip. <br /> <br /> His dark eyes catch on my mouth, and suddenly I feel like a frightened rabbit in front of a hungry wolf. “I know who you are, Ella.” The sound of my name on his lips sends a shiver down my spine. He speaks the familiar syllables with so much purpose, as if they truly mean something to him.<br /> <br /> “Oh… well, I don’t mean to be impertinent, but I’m friends with Dr Cora Daniels…”As soon as I say her name, his expression closes off, and some unidentified emotion flashes in his eyes. <br /> <br /> “She told me she’s in trouble at work, and I know you’re one of the bank’s donors.” I improvise. “I don’t know what Cora is being accused of, but I’m sure she’s innocent. She takes her job incredibly seriously, and she would never do anything to risk her career.”<br /> <br /> “And what do you expect me to do about it?” Dominic asks ominously. I can tell he doesn’t believe my weak story, his body language has changed completely, and I can feel his rising anger vibrating in the air around us. <br /> <br /> “I just thought… I hoped that if you had any sway there, you might be able to put in a good word for her.” I finish, feeling color flood my cheeks. I’m both ashamed of myself for such a feeble attempt, but unsure how else to handle such a delicate topic. The last thing I want is to get Cora in even more trouble than before. <br /> <br /> Dominic’s jaw ticks as he watches me, and the voice in the back of my head urges me to run for it. “From what I’ve heard, your friend made a very serious mistake, and the consequences have been more than appropriate. The best thing she can do now is take responsibility for her mistakes, not sending you to do her dirty work for her.”<br /> <br /> “I – she didn’t, she doesn’t even know I’m here! I swear.” I plead. <br /> <br /> “I’ve said all I’m going to say on this matter.” Dominic declares, turning away from me and striding into his house. The door slams shut behind him, and I’m left with his various bodyguards. <br /> <br /> “You need to leave now, miss.” One of the men announces sharply. <br /> <br /> “I can’t.” I moan, “he has to understand, she’s going to lose everything!” <br /> <br /> “We’re not going to ask you again.” A second guard growls, a clear threat in his words. <br /> <br /> “Please, she’s innocent.” I beg, “you have to –” before I can say anything more, the men grab me by the arms and begin trying to lead me off the property. Feeling truly desperate, I dig in my heels, deciding that my dignity is worth Cora’s entire future. “I’m begging you, if I could just talk to Mr. Sinclair.” <br /> <br /> “You’ve already talked to him.” The first guard grumbles, “and frankly you’re lucky he was as generous to you as he was. Your friend clearly told you things she shouldn’t.”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, they’ve thrown me off the property and onto the sidewalk so forcefully that I lose my balance, tumbling to the ground as tears spark in my eyes. The iron gates slam shut behind me, and I have no choice but to slink off before I can embarrass myself further. <br /> <br /> Of course, this was only the beginning of my misfortune. When I arrived at work the next day, I found that my keys no longer fit the locks on the front door. I knocked, overwhelmed with confusion, and a few minutes later the door swung open to reveal Jake and Millie’s furious mother. <br /> <br /> “My keys aren’t working.” I tell her, wondering why she’s glaring at me so fiercely.<br /> <br /> “They’re not meant to.” She answers coldly, “as of yesterday afternoon, your services were no longer required.”<br /> <br /> “I… you’re firing me?” I squeak, not believing my ears. “Why?”<br /> <br /> “We got a call from the neighbors.” She explains haughtily, “apparently you let Jake run into the road the other day where he was almost hit by a car! And then yesterday you were seen making a fool of yourself at Dominic Sinclair’s home – they said his bodyguards had to drag you off the grounds like a common criminal.”<br /> <br /> “That isn’t fair, that isn’t what happened!” I plead. “Jake through his toy into the road and ran after it, I didn’t let it happen, and what happened with Mr. Sinclair was a misunderstanding.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t want to hear it.” She hisses. “Now leave before I call the police.”<br /> <br /> “Please, can’t I at least say goodbye to the kids?” I request, praying she’ll grant me this one kindness.<br /> <br /> “I’m dialing.” She tells me simply, pulling her cell phone from her pocket. <br /> <br /> “No!” I raise my palms in supplication, “It’s okay, I’ll go.”<br /> <br /> For the second time this week, I find myself shamefully retreating through this opulent neighborhood with tears streaming down my face. What hurts even worse than losing my job is the fact I didn&#039;t get to explain the situation to Jake and Millie, or see them one last time. I’m sure their mother will tell them horrible things about me, despite the fact that I’ve been lovingly raising for them for the last two years.<br /> <br /> I know Dominic Sinclair is responsible for this. I don’t believe my ex-boss’s story about the neighbors for one moment. He clearly wanted to punish me, just like he’s having Cora punished. A rush of fury takes hold of me, and suddenly I wish I could punish him somehow. It’s not like me to be so vindictive, but right now it truly feels like my entire life is falling apart, and it’s partly his fault. <br /> <br /> I spent all my money on the insemination, and without a job I have almost nothing. How am I ever going to afford to have a baby now? I guarantee I’m not going to get a good reference from Jake and Millie’s mother. <br /> <br /> As if things weren’t already bad enough, when I return home I find a stack of bills in the mailbox and I don’t even recognize half the senders. I open them one by one, feeling my confusion and disbelief grow by the minute.<br /> <br /> As I look at the stores on the breakdown of charges, my suspicion grows: they’re all Mike’s favorite places. Is it possible he did this behind my back? That he’s been hiding the bills from me for months… or years? I know he’ll deny it if I confront him, which leaves me only one option. <br /> <br /> I have to call Kate. My former best friend might have betrayed me completely with her affair, but if anyone knows what Mike has been up to, it’s her. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4 - Desperation<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> My hands are shaking as I dial Kate’s number. Have I ever been this angry? If I have I certainly can’t remember it now.<br /> <br /> “Hello?” Kate answers almost immediately, using a sickly sweet tone that screams of fakeness. <br /> <br /> “Kate?” I state bluntly. “Are you with Mike right now?”<br /> <br /> There’s a pregnant pause on the other end of the line, before she weakly responds, “What? Of course not.” <br /> <br /> “Come off it Kate, do you really think I don&#039;t know about your shit?” I demand. “I’m not a complete idiot.”<br /> <br /> “Ella listen–” She begins, obviously gearing up to give me some sort of excuse. <br /> <br /> “No, I don’t even care about your little affair anymore – but I need to talk to him right now.” I declare fiercely. <br /> <br /> There’s another pause, and then Kate’s voice drops its innocent tone. “You don’t care?” She repeats, sounding truly shocked. “ You know I’m already pregnant?” <br /> <br /> I wasn’t prepared for that particular piece of news. I clench my hands into fists, feeling so furious I think I might actually break the phone with my tight grip, “And what, you think that’s some sort of victory?” I bite. <br /> <br /> “Does he know you’re pregnant?” I ask sharply, “because a man who’s so afraid of responsibility that he’d poison me for years is probably willing to do it to anyone.”<br /> <br /> “Well no, but he loves me, he would never –” She tried to explain. <br /> <br /> “He loved me too once.” I cut her off. “At least he said he did. It’s amazing how charming he can be, considering what a bastard he truly is. How do you think he’s going to support you and your child? He doesn’t even have a job.”<br /> <br /> “Of course he does!” She objects, “He just didn’t tell you about it because he didn’t want you to bleed him dry. He’s a stock broker.”<br /> <br /> “Oh Kate,” I sigh, “Poor, gullible, stupid Kate. He’s as much a stock broker as I am a wizard.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t talk to me like that! He’s got money, he lavishes it on me all the time!” She insists.<br /> <br /> “With fraudulent credit cards he took out in my name!” I shout, losing my temper completely.<br /> <br /> “What?” She squeaks. <br /> <br /> “That’s right. I’ve only just found out – he’s completely bankrupted me. I’m calling the police and if I were you, I’d check your own credit rating immediately, because I’d be willing to be you’re next.” I snap.<br /> <br /> “No,” she repeats weakly, “you’re wrong, it’s different with me.”<br /> <br /> My voice is getting thick with emotion now, but I can’t help it. “And frankly I don’t really care what happens to you Kate, but if you’re really pregnant then your baby deserves better than to be raised in a homeless shelter, and that’s exactly where Mike will land you.”<br /> <br /> I hang up before I start crying, not giving her a chance to respond. Why did I buy his lies about looking for work for so long? He crushed me little by little, all the while pretending to be so nice, and I let it happen. <br /> <br /> Never again. I decide. I won’t ever let myself be fooled that way again. <br /> <br /> I still want to get my revenge on Mike, but first I’ve got to try and salvage what’s left of my life. I have to go to the police and see if I can resolve these financial issues… I can’t have a baby if I’m bankrupt, and I can only pray the police will help. <br /> <br /> ________________________<br /> <br /> “I’m very sorry Miss. Reina, but if your ex-partner has left the area, there’s not much we can do about this.” The police officer breaks this news to me about as gently as he might smash an ant beneath his boot. “I’ll give you the police report to send to the credit card company, but that’s the most help you’re going to get from us.”<br /> <br /> Anger fills me to the brim. I guarantee he’d never treat my case with so little consideration or respect if I wasn’t an impoverished nanny. If I was a wealthy man like Dominic Sinclair, he’d be fawning at my feet, offering to go to any lengths to solve my problems. I storm out of the station before I can lose my temper and verbally assault the man, immediately calling the credit card companies. <br /> <br /> One by one they crush my hopes, telling me in no uncertain terms that unless a culprit is arrested in my case, I’ll be held responsible for the charges. <br /> <br /> As I hang up on the final call, I can feel the earth crumbling beneath my feet. How did it come to this? I literally have nothing. No one will hire me without a recommendation from my previous employer, which means I won’t be able to pay rent or keep food on the table. Normally I might turn to Cora in such a time, but I can’t burden her with this when she’s in the same boat. <br /> <br /> Tomorrow I’ll finally find out whether or not I’m pregnant, and up until now the strange sensation I’ve been experiencing the last few days has been a comfort and source of hope. I don’t know how to explain it: it’s as if I’m suddenly different somehow – even though I can’t see any changes, I just have this intense knowing that I’m no longer the same woman I was a week ago. <br /> <br /> I thought it was a sign the insemination worked, but now I’m praying that it’s my imagination going overboard. <br /> <br /> At first I try to distract myself, turning on the TV and freezing when I see Dominic Sinclair on the news talking about all his good will initiatives in the community. “When our work is finished, the Moon Valley children’s home will be a place of love and community, motivated to find the best homes for every child in need. Our initiative not only ensures that the permanent residents in the home have the best possible conditions, but that there is continuous follow up with children placed with adoptive families to ensure they thrive in their new homes.”<br /> <br /> So much for the supposed philanthropist, I think bitterly. Turning a blind eye to the lives he’s selfishly ruining all the while pretending to be a friend of the downtrodden. A week ago I might have been touched by such a broadcast. I grew up in an orphanage just like the one he’s describing, and I know just how terrible the conditions can be. Now however, I see nothing but his hypocrisy. Cora was an orphan too, she didn’t do anything wrong – where is his compassion for her? Clearly it’s only for the TV cameras. It’s a shame. He’s very convincing… then again, so was Mike. <br /> <br /> Of course Mike was never as handsome as Dominic Sinclair, nor did he ever have his charisma or imposing presence. I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone like him. Even while he was refusing to help me, scolding me and having me thrown out the door, part of me was still taken in by his handsome features and pure magnetism. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself, I turn the TV off. What the hell is wrong with me? The man is a heartless billionaire and I’m still sitting here mooning over him like a silly schoolgirl. <br /> <br /> I end up going to bed early, trying not to think about tomorrow. Of course, I still lie awake late into the night – I know what it means to grow up an orphan, and I can’t countenance bringing a child into the world just to abandon it to that bleak existence. The more my life unravels, the more stark my options become. <br /> <br /> If I am pregnant… Am I going to abort the child? Even though it’s what I’ve wanted my entire life!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 - Pregnancy Test<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> “No, I understand.” I murmur into the phone. “Thanks for listening at least.”<br /> <br /> I wearily hang up the line, burying my head in my hands. I spent all morning calling in every favor and loan I possibly could, throwing my dignity right out the window to beg my friends and acquaintances in my time of need. <br /> <br /> I’ve never thought of myself as a proud woman, but begging this way was more of a challenge than I could have imagined. <br /> <br /> I only wish I could help Cora as well as myself. She’s still waiting to hear if she’ll be fired, and while she’s not supposed to be handling any samples, she got permission to do my tests this afternoon. After all, I’ve already been inseminated, so her supervisor didn’t see any risk of further negligence.<br /> <br /> Still, I’m far from excited when I walk through the front doors of the sperm bank. Ten days ago I was heartsore but optimistic for the future, yearning for a baby more than anything else in the world. Now I’m dreading the exam. <br /> <br /> However my trepidation soon gives way to surprise, because as soon as I enter the facility I have the strangest feeling that Dominic Sinclair is near. It takes me a while to actually find him, behind closed doors with Cora’s bosses in a luxurious, glass-walled conference room, but I don’t have the faintest idea how I knew he was present. I also don’t understand why I feel drawn to him: after all, he’s ruined both my sister’s and my own life. I shouldn’t be excited to see him. <br /> <br /> It was dumb luck that I stumbled across his path, the conference room is on the way to Cora’s office, but I find myself stopping to observe the meeting inside. I’m struck speechless when I lay eyes on him. Is it possible that he’s gotten more attractive since the last time I saw him? It was already unfair that somebody that powerful and intelligent could be so handsome, but now it truly just feels like being kicked while I’m down. The bastard has a heart of stone, and still the universe has rained endless gifts upon him while people like Cora and I have nothing. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself out of my trance, I continue down the hall, though I feel the weight of dark eyes on my back as I retreat. Cora has clearly been crying when I arrive. Her eyes are red and her cheeks splotchy, though she tries to hide it. <br /> <br /> “Hey.” I greet her gently, wrapping her up in a hug. She leans into me, squeezing tight and lingering far longer than she usually would. “Is there any news?”<br /> <br /> “Sinclair is in there finalizing it all now. I’m going to be given formal termination notice this afternoon.” She shares, sniffling slightly. <br /> <br /> “I’m so sorry, honey.” I croon, rubbing her back. <br /> <br /> “It’s okay.” She lies, pulling away. “How are you hanging in there?”<br /> <br /> “Not very well.” I confess. “I’m sort of dreading this, to be honest.”<br /> <br /> “It’s amazing how fast things can change, huh?” She asks, looking as though she might burst into tears. “I mean, what are we going to do, Elle?” <br /> <br /> “Well figure it out.” I promise. “We’ve been in tight spots before.” I remind her, “remember the summer we slept in boxes on the street after we ran away from the orphanage?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” She nods with a sad smile. “But it’s winter now, I don’t think we’ll last long in the elements. And you weren’t pregnant then.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah well, if I’m pregnant now….” I can’t look her in the eyes as I say this, “I don’t think I’m going to stay that way.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Cora exclaims, looking horrified. “But this is your only chance! And we aren’t completely hopeless, you’ve got time to try to figure out a plan B.”<br /> <br /> That phrase alone reminds me of Mike, and I realize I haven’t shared my latest news with Cora. “I can’t afford a baby even if I do find a job. I’m going to be paying off my debts for years to come.” I share, filling her in on the details of Mike and Kate’s latest betrayal. <br /> <br /> “I can’t believe this!” She bursts out when I’m finished. “It just isn’t fair, Ella! I mean, I thought we paid our dues, I thought we were done with suffering. After everything we’ve been through, we deserve a better future than this! You deserve to be a mom – no one loves children more than you do.”<br /> <br /> “And you deserve to be a doctor.” I reply. “You worked so hard.”<br /> <br /> “I still don’t think you should give up yet.” She frowns. “You can terminate the pregnancy up until the end of the first trimester. It would be a tragedy if you aborted it, then pulled off a miracle and it turned out you could have kept it. Don’t take that risk. Keep the baby until the very last moment.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t think miracles happen to people like me.” I remark softly. “Besides that seems kind of like it’s own form of torture – the longer I carry the baby the more attached I’m going to get. I don’t want this to hurt any worse than it has to.”<br /> <br /> “It’s going to hurt no matter what.” Cora reasons, “You ought to give yourself a chance – keep the door open. Don’t give up hope completely.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s just find out if I have to make that decision in the first place.” I state, changing the subject. “I may not even be pregnant.” Yet even as I say it, I can feel in my heart that I am. <br /> <br /> “Okay.” Cora agrees, pulling a sterile cup wrapped in plastic from one of her cabinets. “You know what to do.”<br /> <br /> I take the cup and quickly duck into the bathroom to provide a urine sample, returning it to her almost immediately. I pace back and forth across the office as Cora runs the tests. “Well?” I press, seeing the results pop up on her computer screen. <br /> <br /> She offers me a sad smile. “Congratulations little sister, you’re going to have a baby.”<br /> <br /> I told myself that I wouldn’t fall to pieces no matter the results, but as soon as the words are out of her mouth I’m crying. I’ve been waiting to hear those words for years and was beginning to think I never would. It’s both unimaginable joy, and unimaginable pain. I never knew my heart could hold such conflicting emotions at the same time, let alone in such extremes. “Really?”<br /> <br /> “Really.” Cora confirms, hugging me. “Come on, let’s do an ultrasound. You can hear the heartbeat.”<br /> <br /> “Isn’t it too early?” I squeak. <br /> <br /> “Just one of the benefits of being at the finest lab in the country.” Cora quips, the words bittersweet on her tongue. “Our technology is years ahead of what’s available in public hospitals.”<br /> <br /> Climbing onto the raised exam table, I lay back and lift my top, not bothering to change into a gown or cover my clothes with a sheet, I simply expose my flat belly as Cora wheels in an ultrasound on a cart. Within minutes the machine is emitting a strange whoosh woosh woosh, and Cora squirts a dollop of jelly on my tummy. She pressed the wand to my skin, and before long a tiny heartbeat sounds – making me cry all over again.<br /> <br /> However Cora is frowning deeply. “This is so strange, the baby seems awfully large, but we tested you at your last visit to be sure you weren’t already pregnant.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?” I ask anxiously. “Is the father just a big guy?”<br /> <br /> “I don’t just mean size – I mean development.” Cora purses her lips and furrows her brows as she studies the images, suddenly looking very worried. She’s whispering now, speaking to herself more than to me. “It doesn’t look human… but that can’t be… it’s not possible.”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about?” I inquire, “How can you tell? Isn’t it just a tiny blob?”<br /> <br /> “As I said, our tech is state of the art. It doesn’t just highlight shapes - it analyzes the molecular structure.” Before she can say another word, the door bursts open, startling us both. To my shock and horror, Dominic Sinclair is standing in the doorframe, glaring at us as if we’ve done something terrible. “What’s the meaning of this?” He demands.<br /> <br /> “What’s the meaning of this? I repeat in shock, “what’s the meaning of you barging into a private exam?!”<br /> <br /> “Because,” He declares fiercely, and I swear his eyes are almost glowing with rage. “I can smell my pup.”<br /> <br /> Chapter 6 - He&#039;s A Werewolf<br /> <br /> “Your pup?” I parrot, realizing I must sound like an idiot the way I keep repeating him – but it’s all too strange and surreal. I feel like I’m having a dream......<br /> __________________<br /> <br /> Click to READ more 👉👉 Title: Surrogate for Alpha Dom		The novel		18995	https://facebook.com/100085523883301	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. I&#039;m sorry.&quot;<br /> &quot;You just went into protective mama mode on Hudson&#039;s hip,&quot; Conor says chuckling.<br /> I let Conor wrap my hand in the ice pack. I rest my head on his shoulder.<br /> &quot;Did he hear me yelling?&quot; I whisper.<br /> &quot;Unfortunately, I heard every word,&quot; Hudson says.		Picks002		15	https://facebook.com/100095293115204	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;The Return of the God of War&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		Hot style novel		9359	https://facebook.com/100083332361004	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011629	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031127		455		1565991247515681	1	1.1274242785083E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	105070915867339		0	The Nerve Brand			120208595943130594		thenervebrand.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Beat Neuropathy	The Nerve Brand	https://thenervebrand.com/pages/neuropathy-listicle		1712501148	1.0507091586734E+14	The Nerve Brand	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434020850_356955350058828_4047783918726332203_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qpyY6k29VH8Ab6SMaU9&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBdyi9Z__mMO36iJG8EFedm68xsLWRAmEFj4h5rkuxVhw&oe=6618CFA1	person_profile	0	Blake the Neuropathy Guy	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434036000_1862991860814556_1321153142540503613_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ExpFtgwmBIsAb4_NgsH&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDlI9bV6Ri5Pu7_YWOvaIKhzsLmvUILSmKfrLAdMT6JGw&oe=6618DE71			0	3	Say Goodbye 👋 to Neuropathy Pain! - Introducing the Neuropathy Blend Superfoods Daily Powder<br /> <br /> Do you suffer from the pins and needles feeling and the constant discomfort that comes with neuropathy?<br /> <br /> The scientifically formulated greens powder is packed with nerve healing nutrients such as Alpha Lipoic Acid and Lion&#039;s Mane that will help your long term neuropathy recover.<br /> <br /> But that&#039;s not all. Our daily neuropathy blend also supports your day to day gut health with specialized enzymes and probiotics.<br /> <br /> We&#039;re so confident you&#039;ll benefit from the Neuropathy Blend<br /> <br /> that we offer a 60 day money back if you aren&#039;t satisfied no questions asked.<br /> <br /> Get back to enjoying life, like the thousands of others who gave our neuropathy blend 5 stars.<br /> <br /> Try our Neuropathy Blend today and begin your recovery journey!<br /> <br /> PS. We are running a 47% off deal today, check it out now.		The Nerve Brand		1305	https://facebook.com/thenervebrand	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011760	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031127		455		1494912731421997	1	4.5318927713949E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	137335336341096		0	CoreChair			6612307273123		corechair.com	Order now		NONE	video	Invest in your comfort, choose pelvic support!		https://corechair.com/		1712476853	1.373353363411E+14	CoreChair	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436347824_391676457161160_3288461908580241724_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=vVvoUZyozFAAb7hrBEP&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAO3EWrNBOohGKU1ZpJ2-O1vrJxUN1NXGJwqznZxbGF7w&oe=6618DC29	person_profile	0	CoreChair	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436732130_961156048780983_4670910649002565150_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=PkrQG3FloRYAb4Sf9CD&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCLhcuRboTnicq--D0khG6VZpiY7WpPOQE6C3kpDQ19Pw&oe=6618E3F6			0	3	You have back pain? You have nerve pain? And you sit all day? 😫<br /> You need pelvic support! 💪🪑<br /> 🚀 Discover the secret to pain-free workdays with our specially designed chair that prevents hunching and allows you to work comfortably.		CoreChair		3621	https://facebook.com/corechair	0		ORDER_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012276	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526167	1726031127		455		437645221987989	1	1.5847033989646E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	242107278975930		0	Wild Grace Herbs			120207733750900235		instagram.com	Visit Instagram profile		NONE	video			http://instagram.com/naturally_jordynn_		1712448761	2.4210727897593E+14	Wild Grace Herbs	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436935796_772787488163798_9051295292075968864_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=c4JBqwVB_xoAb4crkME&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA9fgyA46K7_CPCvCAOU1dvd_2EFvgVfcERxACWjUkjVg&oe=6618E0D1	person_profile	0	Jordynn | Wild Grace Herbs	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435924940_934177018175957_8957963360132806527_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=oxyBU8h761AAb6-YJD1&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfC1oZHwtiQz09uzLO4rE_gDaHCU_9nyJiv21kzgn8Ipcw&oe=6618EFBE			0	3	Starting to work with herbs can be a little overwhelming, I get overwhelmed all the time and have to force myself back to the basics. <br /> <br /> Starting with a few very nutrient dense herbs is a good way to start! Get to know a few herbs at a time, see how they make you feel, then maybe after a month mix it up and add oat straw or alfalfa.. take it slow. <br /> <br /> These are some of the first herbs I started using regularly for infusions and they are safe for most people. I have taken them while pregnant, nursing and I give them to my kids regularly. <br /> <br /> Raspberry Leaf and Nettle are high in a lot of different minerals and vitamins like vitamins c, k, e, a, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and more. These vitamins and minerals are essential for immune support, bone health, production of red blood cells, proper fluid balance and support the nerve and muscle function. Not to mention they are anti-inflammatory and antioxidants. <br /> <br /> Holy Basil is my favorite herb. It is an adaptogen, and also is high in vitamins and minerals like vitamins a, c, k, and minerals like calcium, manganese, magnesium, iron and potassium along with a good amount of protein and fiber. Holy basil acts as a natural protector of organs and tissues. It can help with skin issues and acne, balance stress hormones, help with respiratory disorders, fight infections, relieve headaches and more. <br /> <br /> Hibiscus helps flavor and color the infusions but is also a powerhouse with high levels of vitamin c, minerals, soluble fiber and antioxidant flavonoids! <br /> <br /> If you don’t have somewhere close to you that sells herbs you can get them on Amazon from &#064;starwestbotanicals or &#064;frontiercoop <br /> <br /> I add about 1/4 a cup of each to a 1/2 gallon mason jar. I add warm water and then let it sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight! Once you strain it, it will last in the fridge for a couple days. Super easy and delicious and perfect for the upcoming warm weather! <br /> <br /> #herbs #healthydrink #organic #minerals #vitamins #healthylifestyle		Wild Grace Herbs		51	https://facebook.com/61556199175776	0		VIEW_INSTAGRAM_PROFILE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011338	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031127		455		969509990779389	1	1.1007395510273E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102673059542883		0	Shep002			120209792906830659		a.shepherdsapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.shepherdsapp.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQzOTI2LzIwMjQwNDA3MTcwMjAxL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712480941	1.0267305954288E+14	Shep002	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435460289_810684274449256_1491583117287316214_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=CWP5Mf6M1FAAb6jXCxB&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA08TpuBxC7PmYmtZwAfBB3J6tT3pKl4iqKV-DSRUZZkA&oe=6618F516	person_profile	0	Shep002	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435566556_7936751079673075_4221757571653382314_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=IqHPCJc8TpMAb5kYu8l&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfD2Aeml3qMFsaHfr9-YAa1P6lgkfrcJlR2AL4yJu_x0sw&oe=6618E183			0	3	&quot;So this was all just a game to you . . .this whole time, you pretended to like me in order to humiliate me in front of the entire school?&quot; An air of melancholia surrounded me, eyes watery like never before. &quot;Were your feelings for me ever real?&quot;<br /> There wasn&#039;t even a trace of an apologetic expression on his features as he tucked his hands in his pockets, before he gave a nonchalant shrug.<br /> The sudden urge for revenge became a prominent priority.<br /> He regarded me passively. &quot;It&#039;s not my fault that you fell for me in the first place.&quot; he justified as he advanced my way, closing the gap between us.<br /> Unstably, I strode backwards on the concrete.<br /> &quot;. . .stay back.&quot; I whimpered. &quot;You&#039;re nothing but cold hearted.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> &quot;It&#039;s so good to have you back Emery.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, it was about time.&quot;<br /> I stare at my two best friends in complete annoyance as they mention both sentences simultaneously. That is probably the thirtieth time they&#039;ve said those words. Nonetheless, I ignore them and drink my water. We&#039;re sat at a table in the cafeteria where for once the table&#039;s near an isolated area. If there&#039;s one thing I hate about cafeterias; they&#039;re extremely noisy.<br /> Aaliyah clasps her hands together. &quot;So Emery, did you check your snapchat today? I sent you like about a thousand snaps.&quot;<br /> I throw her a dumbfounded expression. &quot;With Ms. Sanders watching my every move. . . it&#039;s impossible to check my phone, not even for a second. She&#039;s already given me a two thousand word essay on the nuclear energy for the weekend.&quot;<br /> &quot;Oh right, I forgot you had a science class in the third period, my bad. That teacher of yours has a terrible sense of fashion.&quot; Aaliyah criticizes before taking a bite of her crispy taco - well, what&#039;s left of it.<br /> We both laugh at what she&#039;s said. Meet Aaliyah aka the fashion police. She&#039;s definitely no stranger to the fashion world with her gorgeous outfits that complement her light brown skin complexion.<br /> Today&#039;s one of those days when she&#039;s wearing a black jacket and shirt with the word YEEZUS imprinted on it. Her indigo boyfriend jeans contrast well with the black colour of her sportive sneakers and Céline handbag.<br /> With that kind of style, you can definitely say that she has great taste in fashion. Natalie and I normally go for the casual, simple skinny jeans and flats kind of style compared to Aaliyah who occasionally wears brand clothes.<br /> Natalie&#039;s currently sitting next to me whereas Aaliyah is opposite the both of us. She&#039;s always been the quiet type compared to Aaliyah who always loves to hear herself talk. She&#039;s kind of the don&#039;t-kill-my-vibe type of girl. Although she usually doesn&#039;t say much, she can be pretty funny when she wants to be.<br /> Distancing myself from their new discussion, I spot Anthony sitting at a table with a blonde haired girl a couple of feet away from our table. I scrunch my eyebrows when I instantly realize the girl being none other than - Stacey Hastings.<br /> Sensing my lack of communication, Natalie nudges my arm with her elbow. &quot;Earth to Emery were you even listening to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;Since when did Anthony and Stacey share tables?&quot; I inquire, completely dismissing her question.<br /> &quot;Oh, you didn&#039;t know?&quot;<br /> I shoot Aaliyah a confused expression. &quot;Didn&#039;t know what?&quot;<br /> &quot;Wow, you really need to catch up fast.&quot;<br /> &quot;They&#039;ve been dating since last summer.&quot; Natalie states rather bluntly, I might add.<br /> I spit my water through the atmosphere, forming a mist. Luck seems to be on my side today since no one was quick to capture the moment of what just happened.<br /> &quot;You have got to be kidding me. I was going to eat that apple, thanks a lot Em.&quot; Aaliyah glowers at me.<br /> Natalie slightly tosses her tray on the other side of the table. &quot;On second thought I think I&#039;ve lost my appetite.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gee. . .I&#039;m sorry but did it ever occur to you guys of mentioning Anthony&#039;s latest fling to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;A lot&#039;s changed since you left Em and besides, why do you even care?&quot; Aaliyah inquires.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not that I care, I just can&#039;t believe that Anthony&#039;s kept this from me.&quot;<br /> &quot;You expected Anthony to disclose that he was dating her, right after you&#039;ve been completely avoiding him for the past two years?&quot;<br /> Aaliyah instantly nods her head. &quot;I totally agree with Natalie!&quot;<br /> &quot;Well he&#039;s my best friend!&quot;<br /> Rolling her eyes, Aaliyah lifts her arm up in exasperation. &quot;Girl, be real with yourself! When was the last time you&#039;ve spoken to Anthony?&#039;&#039;<br /> &quot;Today actually, after third period we had a civil conversation.&quot; I answer as I inwardly try not to replay the earlier confrontation I had with him.<br /> I may not fully know what he did to you but Emery, I am not the one to blame.<br /> I can still hear his words echoing in my head.<br /> &quot;Judging by your voice tone, I&#039;m guessing your conversation with Anthony didn&#039;t end so well.&quot; Natalie says, stating the obvious.<br /> Aaliyah raises a quizzical eyebrow. &quot;Yeah, what did you guys talk about?&quot;<br /> Shifting uneasily in my spot, I reveal the entire story. In general, I explain how Anthony knew that I was avoiding him, how he claimed to have no part in Dean&#039;s lame scheme two years ago, and how he didn&#039;t want to be blamed for Dean&#039;s actions.<br /> &quot;Anthony&#039;s right, you do need to stop pushing him away. . . I mean come on, he&#039;s always been a good friend of yours.&quot;<br /> Nodding absentmindedly, I flicker my eyes up to meet Aaliyah&#039;s gaze. &quot;You&#039;re probably right, I do need to put the past behind me.&quot;<br /> &quot;If it&#039;s any consolation, Dean&#039;s not attending school today.&quot; Natalie informs me before the bell rings, alerting students to prepare for the final period.<br /> &quot;Natalie, you&#039;ve obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a prick.&quot; I say dismissively.<br /> &quot;Alright. . .I won&#039;t ever mention his name again.&quot; Natalie mumbles nervously.<br /> Once our conversation ends, we head towards our respective lockers to collect our calculus textbooks for the last period.<br /> If I were to hear his voice two years ago, I probably would have felt the physical sensation of fireflies erupting in my stomach which lead to an increased heart rate and a common feeling of excitement.<br /> But as I&#039;m standing in the parking lot; clenching my fists with a scowl plastered across my face, I am prepared to face the devil in disguise.<br /> &quot;Do you own this property? That&#039;s right I didn&#039;t think so.&quot; I sneer with venom dripping from my every word after turning around.<br /> When it comes to my encounters with Dean, I always have to be on guard.<br /> &quot;You didn&#039;t answer the question.&quot; Dean bellows, his eyes narrow as they tighten around the edges. This is exactly how we&#039;ve been addressing each other two years ago with our exchanged bickering and vulgar insults. I can&#039;t even begin to explain how the boy standing right in front of me, has managed to cause me a lot of pain in the past. His reappearance in my life, triggers bad memories I so desperately have tried to push at the back of my head.<br /> Every part of me despises him with a passion.<br /> Was I not informed of his absence for the whole day? I&#039;m not ready to face him just yet. It&#039;s all just too much.<br /> My heart is beating so hard against my ribcage that I&#039;m practically sure he can hear it.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not obliged to answer your irrelevant question.&quot; I spit out in disdain.<br /> &quot;No see, what&#039;s going to happen is, I&#039;m going to drive you to the airport and you&#039;re gonna take a plane to go back to wherever you came from.&quot; he snarls, pulling his facial expression into a tight frown.<br /> I throw him a death glare. &quot;Me and you in the same car. . .yeah, I think I&#039;ll pass.&quot;<br /> For what seems like ages, he doesn&#039;t say anything, probably trying to come up with the next insult he&#039;s prepared to throw in my way.<br /> Alas.<br /> I immediately beat him up to it. &quot;I&#039;m going to pretend that I never had this conversation with you and ignore you throughout the whole semester. Now Get Lost.&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve got to be kidding me. . .&quot; he throws me a darkened expression which directly causes my fists to clench harder. &quot;So you&#039;re staying here for the whole semester?&quot; he echoes, making a low guttural sound of hostility in his throat.<br /> I glare at him sharply as he approaches me slowly, his 6&#039;2 towering my 5&#039;9 frame. He&#039;s so tall that I&#039;m having to lift my head a couple of times just to see his face.<br /> Lividness surges within since all I want to do is punch him in the face for wearing that arrogant expression of his.<br /> He&#039;s standing so close to me that I can practically feel his breath fanning my nose. I can&#039;t think straight due to the close proximity. I&#039;ll do anything to be anywhere else but here.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave her alone Dean?&quot; I never thought I&#039;d be happy to hear that voice until now. Ladies and gentlemen, Anthony coming to the rescue.<br /> &quot;Dude, this is between me and her.&quot; Dean indicates, averting his gaze towards Anthony&#039;s direction.<br /> &quot;Come on Dean, she&#039;s been through a lot! Just give her some space.&quot; Anthony tells him as he throws me a pitiful look.<br /> Throughout the day, I&#039;ve had many students throw me, their pitiful looks. I&#039;m so sick of people always feeling sorry for me, I can defend and take care of myself. I know Anthony means well, but this is my battle to fight, not his.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m back in town Dean and there&#039;s nothing you can do about it. And if you have a problem with that, then write it on a piece of paper and stick it up your hip.&quot; I say vehemently.<br /> After studying him, I notice his eyes give away a flicker of anger as he says. &quot;You must be crazy to think that this conversation&#039;s close to being over.&quot; I watch him take his retreat before he marches towards the football field.<br /> &quot;Emery, are you okay?&quot; Anthony inquires after a few minutes of heavy silence.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m fine!&quot; I respond hastily, regaining my casual posture.<br /> &quot;Emery, you know I can always tell when you&#039;re lying to me.&quot; he adds, taking a few steps towards me and closes the gap between us.<br /> I remain still, glancing around uneasily. I guess people forgot to re-evaluate their definition of personal space today. &quot;Seriously I&#039;m fine, now if you&#039;ll excuse me I need to go home.&quot; I say, taking a few steps backwards but before I can turn my shoulder, his hand immediatly catches my arm with his fingers wrapping around my elbow.<br /> &quot;Wait Emery, I. . .&quot;<br /> &quot;Babe, I&#039;ve been looking everywhere for you.&quot; Not this again, I don&#039;t think I can handle anymore of the drama. All I want to do is go home, eat one of my dad&#039;s yummy homemade lasagna and go to sleep.<br /> Walking towards our direction, I watch Stacey as she immediately swoons over Anthony, sending me a death glare. I seem to be getting a lot of those lately.<br /> &quot;Is she bothering you?&quot; I look up surprised at what she&#039;s just said. The nerve of her. Never before have I met such an ill conceited bad girl. She&#039;s talking to him about me as if I don&#039;t even exist .<br /> &quot;You know what Stacey? Your mouth looks better when it&#039;s closed.&quot; I snap bitterly, sending her a death glare. I can&#039;t even believe that we used to be best friends.<br /> &quot;What did you just say to me?&quot; she gasps, taking a few steps forward.<br /> &quot;Would you calm down Stacey? I was just talking to her, she wasn&#039;t bothering me.&quot; Anthony comes between Stacey and I, restricting her movements towards me.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you just do everyone a huge favor and go back to Boston. Run like the huge chicken that you&#039;ve always been.&quot;<br /> &quot;Keep talking, one day you&#039;ll end up saying something intelligent.&quot; I turn around and head straight to my car without bothering to give the couple a second glance. I exhale deeply once I&#039;m inside the vehicle. What was I thinking, convincing myself that coming back here was such a good idea? I should have known better!<br /> The weekend passes by faster than I expected, and as usual, Monday quickly makes it&#039;s debut again. I seriously hate waking up very early to go to school everyday, it&#039;s so aggravating.<br /> After grabbing my bag from the bed, I check my wristwatch.<br /> I only have twenty minutes left to get to school which means I may not have enough time to eat breakfast. I seriously need to practice getting up very early in the mornings. I stagger my way down two flights of stairs to the kitchen and hurriedly retrieve a snack from the cabinet. Knowing dad&#039;s usually sleeping aroud this time in the morning, I don&#039;t bother to greet him.<br /> Jamming to the music on my iPod, I walk towards the garage where both my Mercedes-Benz and my dad&#039;s black colored Range Rover are stationed. After clicking the unlock button on my car key, I slide into the vehicle before abruptly tossing my bag onto the passenger seat.<br /> The ride from my house to school isn&#039;t really long. Sure, it consists of a twenty minutes walk but it&#039;s only an eight minutes car drive. The car slows and smoothly comes to halt once I&#039;m in the parking lot. After hearing the school bell ring from inside my vehicle, I frantically unbuckle my seatbelt and prepare to leave the car but I instantly freeze indoors once I realize what I&#039;m seeing from a distance.<br /> In another black vehicle are two teenagers, who are aggressively making out. I pull a disgusting expression at the scene before me.<br /> &quot;They really need to get a room.&quot; I say to myself. The brunette girl is straddled on top of the guy who -<br /> Wait a minute.<br /> I know him.<br /> It seems that the mystery guy appears to be none other than Dean Darnell.<br /> My face morphs into pure disgust. Not wanting to see anymore of this very disturbing scene, I open the door to my car and slam it shut with all the strength in me.<br /> You really shouldn&#039;t have slammed the door so hard.<br /> That&#039;s all I manage to register in my mind because after pulling that stunt, they both apprehend that they have company and rapidly pull away from each other. I gulp and stand statue-still in the parking lot once they&#039;ve now averted their attention to me. Dean&#039;s eyebrows quirk in an angry fashion and his eyes flame in fire once he acknowledge&#039;s my presence. I grimace towards his direction as well.<br /> Picking up all the courage that&#039;s left in me, I slowly turn around and speedily walk towards the school&#039;s building entrance with one thought in mind.<br /> I guess he really hasn&#039;t changed a single bit.<br /> The day hasn&#039;t turned out to be a nightmare as I thought compared to Friday.<br /> If that were only the case.<br /> Just as I&#039;m heading towards my locker and prepare for the second period, a pair of strong hands enclose my arm and pull me straight into the janitor&#039;s closet.<br /> Before I know what&#039;s happening, my whole body is pinned against the walls of the room. Expecting it to be a kidnapper, I silently pray to the heavens for them to help me escape this terror.<br /> Today&#039;s the day that you&#039;re going to get kidnapped.<br /> My expectation&#039;s short lived as I witness before me, the face of the creature that I despise the most in this planet.<br /> &quot;We need to talk!&quot;<br /> Dean&#039;s face is inches from mine and for the first time I can see just how pissed and angry he is.<br /> &quot;There&#039;s absolutely nothing for us to talk about.&quot; I reply vehemently as I push myself away from him and detach my arm from his tight grip.<br /> &quot;I think we do,&quot; his voice is rough. &quot;You can&#039;t tell anyone of what you saw today in the parking lot.&quot;<br /> &quot;Of you engaged in some lip-lock with whatever her name may be. . . now why would I even bother?&quot;<br /> His glare is boring holes through my skull. &quot;Just for once, do as you&#039;re told and stop pretending like it didn&#039;t affect you.&quot;<br /> I blink, unable to digest the words that just came out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;What is wrong with you?&quot; I holler as I shove my hands into his chest. &quot;Why would it even affect me? You&#039;re such a conceited prick. . .you need a doze of reality.&quot;<br /> &quot;This,&quot; I gesture at the open space between us. &quot;What we used to have was a big mistake. I don&#039;t have any feelings for you anymore and as far as I&#039;m concerned, you&#039;re dead to me so there&#039;s no reason for me to be jealous.&quot;<br /> It&#039;s been building to this, all the unresolved tension and frustration has been building to this very moment. I am not prepared for the outcome.<br /> It seems like an hour but a few seconds pass before he speaks. &quot;I can tell you&#039;ve still not managed to move on from the past.&quot; His voice is cold and my heart lodges into my throat.<br /> His words pierce my heart but I manage to look away as I try to regulate my tense breathing.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t know how I&#039;m feeling so I suggest that you stop talking right now.&quot; I can feel the tears welling up behind my eyes as I glare at him. He&#039;s breaking our silent deal to never mention the unspoken.<br /> I won&#039;t cry. . .I won&#039;t give him that sort of satisfaction.<br /> &quot;You know I&#039;m right.&quot; He moves to block my path when I start for the janitor&#039;s room. &quot;Stop pretending like you&#039;re over it when we both know that you&#039;re not.&quot; It&#039;s too much, it&#039;s all just too much. I tilt my head to face him but I know that it&#039;s a very big mistake because as soon as my eyes are locked with his, everything around me fades away. His cold expression shatters me and there&#039;s nothing I can do to stop it.<br /> &quot;Look Dean, I could care less if you&#039;re out sleeping around with different girls.&quot; I declare while taking a few steps backwards.<br /> &quot;This conversation was simply unnecessary and a complete waste of my time. If you thought that I&#039;d actually spend my precious time, spreading the news to everyone that you were caught making out with some random girl because you thought it affected me—&quot; I pause to take a deep breath before finishing my sentence.<br /> &quot;—then you definitely have another thing coming.&quot;<br /> I spin on my heels before I rush out of the room, slamming the door shut behind me.<br /> Pressing my back against the door, I take the time to process everything that has just happened. I can feel all the emotions rising up from within and that&#039;s when I feel the tears come from out of nowhere.<br /> I had promised myself that I wasn&#039;t going to cry, I had promised myself to not get fragile whenever I&#039;d be in his presence.		Shep002		55	https://facebook.com/100093452425291	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Lov002		47	https://facebook.com/100092720766465	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011644	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031127		455		787434109992132	2	1.5245422947566E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102542762731233		0	Shoulder Pain Relief Compression Brace			120208032500400364		secure.healthylabco.com	Learn more		NONE	video	No More Shoulder Pain	Guaranteed Shoulder Pain Relief Or Your Money Back	https://secure.healthylabco.com/shoulder-brace-visual-advertorial?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium={{campaign.name}}&utm_campaign={{adset.name}}&utm_content={{ad.name}}		1712498732	1.0254276273123E+14	Shoulder Pain Relief Compression Brace	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436354762_438603845288170_5696978329389842263_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Wkg9VxviEQMAb4Eg_21&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCSjde51ychBUUVdrCBOw3gvkT5Lm6ZJpiRVstQsLJtQA&oe=6618E7CD	person_profile	0	Shoulder Pain Relief Compressi	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436351217_933256528501633_2705513666816076819_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Q-g5y50e5r0Ab5m1DrB&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCKfWlU0Tb5sRifEeyMo4DT2QR9LL1yRZu6JhN_NzUxkA&oe=6618D019			0	3	Top physical therapists have developed a breakthrough Compression Shoulder Brace designed to provide support precisely where it&#039;s required to ease frozen shoulder pain, rotator cuff pain, arthritic shoulder, and general shoulder pain.		Shoulder Pain Relief Compression Brace		4012	https://facebook.com/100089123592491	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011798	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031127		455		1486318645572114		4.4379386474806E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173763960486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440693	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435460777_1516704845545831_6860281305595622989_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=H245rzRiQBwAb6Bb1TS&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDZgVZ7m8FH5g9hP3URyUboGuqoCXLZF5wqe3SRV7InHw&oe=6618F6B3	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434555211_919439536583428_1566886967727014691_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=k_dwgfn9LsoAb4JEeRB&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDAMkitgr0TdP6_xHoE7_g82rKClmH6T_o0o7JuWSLZTA&oe=6618CE01			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012224	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031127		455		1074860096921901		8.2116810334146E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	172742222594141		0	Ana Willinas			120205786089710232		painfreelife.site	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelife.site/?page_id=5		1709594413	1.7274222259414E+14	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431435043_1143688363218553_6749938795888841324_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=dgdJ53w3fjAAb40rGe-&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBekv6OZ5km0_uXsnslF1fyv3UByPmrYQRBF0HCa-LgSA&oe=6618E855	person_profile	0	Ana Willinas	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/431472029_785923223405006_6020903789617343983_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nNVk4OmFtHAAb4D6YK6&_nc_oc=AdgHeNQ-_Z8ZOfZAhKRvGJ-fvX6ZYWDN1jgEiJdPGMgJRVEfEoRgd1WBmrOfF8_XC2MjTgOGNfyk5I_uSHSbZsT9&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBHOqAkqufdBAV6owg_RculMc4zBk8DFvkf2Iy2WGpQDg&oe=6618EC56			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7 simple 30-second exercises and my back pain is gone! Daniel, you&#039;re amazing! I&#039;m free to move as I please and even my quality of sleep has improved.		Ana Willinas		117	https://facebook.com/61554190295859	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012245	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031127		455		1880417735762511		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206822974870780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183439	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432297143_1125710162208948_6151445173293154245_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=M82Mx_jhtUcAb6KxaD9&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBkgZL8sJhYtqete01SGL6lcIxcevbGIY-vRoJCIg-VJw&oe=6618F71B	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432223488_421307046961562_7474663784050475684_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eqETcthl32YAb7hQP8a&_nc_oc=AdjAl9L0ydtBDkB37IJXmVUvJxKg0wtQv_kdK29uy5S0xWctoYt40cRN_fSo0756lW2EZvu1RxiV9iBpBGFFXwJB&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAc0hm7VkuCLe7DK4yqU26glSU8Slbv6EFu3mesvGwmFA&oe=6618DBFF			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011649	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031127		455		1854452545014838	1	7.6909745499331E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102542762731233		0	Shoulder Pain Relief Compression Brace			120208032497080364		secure.healthylabco.com	Learn more		NONE	video	No More Shoulder Pain	Guaranteed Shoulder Pain Relief Or Your Money Back	https://secure.healthylabco.com/shoulder-brace-visual-advertorial?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium={{campaign.name}}&utm_campaign={{adset.name}}&utm_content={{ad.name}}		1712498852	1.0254276273123E+14	Shoulder Pain Relief Compression Brace	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435927331_1148102399521443_9001428110088222311_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=O5vjxtA3MjQAb7i0Uek&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfD_EhizA9_qinHuq5fij-4cDnywcSwhLZXqOrdq_lyKfA&oe=6618F9AD	person_profile	0	Shoulder Pain Relief Compressi	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436200331_387917647487292_4490422903071354903_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yCJQoDboC6wAb42OjIp&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDCQ2Qf-swkeOCHGanm-Hw4TLsOg8RW_wqyf8U-TXvCAw&oe=6618CFC0			0	3	Top physical therapists have developed a breakthrough Compression Shoulder Brace designed to provide support precisely where it&#039;s required to ease frozen shoulder pain, rotator cuff pain, arthritic shoulder, and general shoulder pain.		Shoulder Pain Relief Compression Brace		4012	https://facebook.com/100089123592491	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011801	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031127		455		3654064501517177		4.4379386474806E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173717200486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440638	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433937626_408404631992579_6679113221274124884_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Yu1XMFdqAvIAb70Jux4&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfB38ywhkgnUeIcRQAKo7CE6JutWKuSGq_feAYIGQFFesg&oe=6618FCDF	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433905168_412051094754539_4922286003626652155_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7DMsDIHmfm0Ab4XadT9&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCuqZxqwGXCazjbC-Kd4V8wIiWInnYfJwaPLldgK04kaA&oe=6618F096			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011430	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526153	1726031127		455		1577839306344248	1	1.0999174179038E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	188358004362292		0	ForFun-123			120209143335190732		c.read4funs.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://c.read4funs.com/ad/aXJvbWFuY2UvMTQzODYyLzIwMjQwNDA3MTY1ODM1L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712480511	1.8835800436229E+14	ForFun-123	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434024265_429734946256369_1921946036758672982_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=b_3iHp83THMAb6Ezu3T&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfACy8dwsjt_aI9b0mkr2tlBioPdvX6ABSKX_ZMkiUyEbQ&oe=6618FA18	person_profile	0	ForFun-123	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434014187_966630407784662_6870456110568331632_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=vnwYMXorUVQAb7_UuT_&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCESiPw6wmcBRHywqhywF_TeMHOwTYoLm7BU_-Tds3Bfw&oe=6618D465			0	3	At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> —<br /> Megan<br /> The best thing Jason ever did was cheat on me.<br /> Not that I&#039;m grateful to my skunk of an ex-fiancé at the moment. I&#039;m crawling down the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, heading into my hometown. There&#039;s a big game this weekend and the Leopards are the team to beat in the NFL, so everybody and his brother has come to see them take on the Stallions.<br /> Reaching my exit at last, I take the off-ramp to Central Avenue. It&#039;s as crowded as the freeway, crammed with cars trying to get home or to a hotel before the dark clouds overhead unleash their fury. I inch along, wishing the traffic would vanish so I could pistol the puny engine on my compact car and vent some of my emotions.<br /> Every time the scene from this morning intrudes on my mind, anger and pain flare up anew. I&#039;m sick of driving, sick of grieving, of wasting my tears on a man who doesn&#039;t deserve them. If I hadn&#039;t come home early and found Jason balls-deep in another woman, I&#039;d still be planning our wedding.<br /> I need a drink and a hot bath and some mindless entertainment. I need to be numb.<br /> My cell phone rings. I glance down and see that it&#039;s Jason. It&#039;s all I can do not to pick up the phone and hurl it straight through the windshield.<br /> It&#039;s only an instant that my eyes are off the road, but when I look up there&#039;s a truck stopped right in front of me. With no time to brake, I wrench the steering wheel, jerking my car sideways into the next lane — just as a bright blue sports car whips into the same spot from the other side.<br /> Its front bumper hits the passenger side of my car with a sickening crunch, bouncing my head off the window next to me, then snapping me back the other way. The impact spins my car around. I end up facing the wrong way, the oncoming traffic dividing frantically around me like water going past the prow of a ship.<br /> I&#039;m too stunned to move; for long moments, I just sit there staring. I&#039;m finally numb, but not the way I wanted.<br /> Maybe I messed up in another life, and today is some kind of karmic revenge. My lower lip trembles, and I bite down on it. Self-pity sucks, and no matter what, I will not start crying again.<br /> A tap on my side window makes me jump. I turn my head to see a man peering in at me. Dark hair, dark eyes, shoulders as broad as a house. Why does he seem so familiar?<br /> When I don&#039;t respond, he opens my door. &quot;Are you all right?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes. I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I say, straightening in my seat. &quot;Was that your car?&quot; &quot;Yeah, but don&#039;t worry about that.&quot; I hear a snort behind him, but I can&#039;t see who it is because the huge man in front of me is blocking my view.<br /> Undoing my seat belt, I turn to get out of the car. The man takes my hand to help me up. Electric heat surges up my arm and through my body, flooding me with sensation. A detached corner of my mind notices my entirely inappropriate response, and wonders if it&#039;s because I&#039;m in shock.<br /> He backs away to give me room. Now I can see the other man, standing by the flashy blue car with his arms folded. Same hair, same eyes, same massive build.<br /> At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> Granted, they are the hottest men I&#039;ve ever laid eyes on. But still. &quot;Don&#039;t worry about the car,&quot; the one nearest me says again. &quot;I&#039;m Cody, by the way.&quot; He&#039;d let go of me when I stood up, and now he&#039;s holding out his hand again to shake.<br /> It&#039;s an enormous hand — it engulfs mine, and I am not a petite woman. But I only have an instant to process that, because at the contact with his rough, warm skin, heat flows through me once more. This time, my papilla go hard.<br /> I tell myself it&#039;s the stress. That&#039;s why I&#039;m getting more turned on than I ever did from Jason&#039;s touch, right here in the middle of the street, with honking cars all around us. I want to believe it, but I know it&#039;s not true.<br /> The other thing I know is that I need to stop feeling this way. Now. I pull my hand free and look at his brother. &quot;So you must be Brock. My dad&#039;s told me about you both.&quot;<br /> A slow smile quirks one side of his mouth. He&#039;s devastatingly handsome, just like his twin — and he knows it. &quot;Your dad&#039;s a fan?&quot;<br /> &quot;You could say that,&quot; I tell him. &quot;He&#039;s your coach.&quot;<br /> The guys exchange a quick glance, eyebrows raised. Traffic is still going by us, but very slowly because people keep stopping to take photos of the twins through their car windows, even though night has fallen.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re Coach Turner&#039;s daughter?&quot; Brock says. NFL teams have a lot of different coaches, so it&#039;s a valid question. But there&#039;s only one head coach, and that&#039;s my dad.<br /> &quot;Yeah, I&#039;m Megan. I&#039;d say it&#039;s nice to meet you, but I&#039;d really prefer we hadn&#039;t met this way.&quot;<br /> Cody grins at that, but Brock&#039;s frowning, his mind on something else. &quot;Don&#039;t you live in Omaha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I did,&quot; I say. And I am so not having that conversation with either of these guys. &quot;We should call the police and our insurance and all that.&quot;<br /> Their sports car has a crumpled fender but is mostly intact. When I go around to the passenger side of my car, though, I see that it took the brunt of things.<br /> &quot;Yeah, it&#039;s totaled,&quot; Cody says from behind me. He sounds far too cheerful about it, and I suppress a twinge of irritation. Even as a rookie, he&#039;s earning a good salary, so buying a new car is no big deal to him.<br /> But I have no job at the moment, and I&#039;m not asking my father for money. He&#039;s already letting me stay at his place until I can sort things out. Letting him pay for stuff on top of that is way more than I&#039;m comfortable with. Maybe I can find some kind of telecommuting work until I can get another car.<br /> I go back around to the driver&#039;s side, taking out my phone and my insurance card. Brock&#039;s already on his phone. &quot;Cops are on the way to take an accident report,&quot; he says when he hangs up, &quot;and I&#039;ve got tow trucks and a cab coming too.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tow trucks, plural?&quot; I say.<br /> He shrugs. &quot;They both need it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, thank you.&quot; But he only called one cab. Does that mean ...<br /> &quot;Are you heading to your dad&#039;s house?&quot; he says, as if hearing my unspoken question. At my nod, he continues, &quot;We&#039;ll drop you off. It&#039;s on the way to our place anyway.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks,&quot; I say again. &quot;That&#039;s really very kind.&quot;<br /> &quot;No big deal.&quot; He and Cody exchange another swift glance, and this time I sense the undercurrent flowing between them. Whatever they&#039;re thinking, it sends a ripple of awareness down my spine.<br /> The brothers are standing together now, and I can&#039;t help but admire the view. Chiseled jaws, skin in matching shades of sun-tanned bronze, strong noses, sensual mouths. They were impressive when I watched them play on TV, but in person their charisma is overwhelming.<br /> My gaze wanders down to the arms like tree trunks, then the tight, narrow waists. They&#039;re both wearing gym shorts and t-shirts, the fabric straining against their biceps and thighs. I bet their abs are amazing too. They could be world-class models instead of football players.<br /> Two sets of big, dark brown eyes pin me in place, and suddenly I can&#039;t breathe. The moment lengthens until I force myself to look away. My heart is beating way too fast.<br /> Maybe getting in a taxi with the twins is not such a good idea. But the wind is rising, the clouds darker and more threatening. We need to get indoors before the skies open up.<br /> By the time the police and the tow trucks have come and gone, the taxi has arrived, and the air has a bite that makes me shiver. I have my suitcase and purse, but have to cross my fingers that the rest of the stuff in my car will be safe at the repair shop until I can pick it up. Cody puts the suitcase in the cab&#039;s trunk, then opens the back door and slides in. Brock gestures for me to go next.<br /> I don&#039;t want to make a big deal out of riding up front with the driver after the guys have been so nice to me, so I get in and scoot over to make room. The brothers dwarf me, and when Brock slides in, I&#039;m squeezed between them like I&#039;m the filling in a twin sandwich.<br /> The driver pulls into the crush of traffic. Pressed between the brothers, I&#039;m instantly warm. My whole body starts to tingle, and it&#039;s not just from the heat coming off them. I know this because the sensations are strongest right between my legs.<br /> I&#039;ve never reacted to a man like this before, let alone two of them at once. Maybe all my emotions about Jason are being diverted into lust. Which means it&#039;s a really bad idea for me to let this continue.<br /> If they realize how turned on I am, they&#039;ll think I&#039;m a freak or a groupie. I don&#039;t want to give them any ideas, since I&#039;ll doubtless be around them again — I won&#039;t miss a game. In my best nice/polite/helpful voice, I say, &quot;I should sit in front.&quot;<br /> &quot;Nah,&quot; Brock drawls, and the next thing I know he picks me up as if I weigh nothing at all and settles me sideways on his lap, my hip nestled in his crotch. I suck in a breath as electricity jolts through my body.<br /> Excuse me,&quot; I say, still struggling for politeness. &quot;I can&#039;t sit in your lap.&quot; I try to ignore the sensations spiraling from my core out through my body and back again.<br /> &quot;You are sitting in my lap,&quot; he points out, like it&#039;s no big deal. One of his hands, so big and strong and warm, is curled around my waist, burning through my clothing. The other goes to my head, pressing gently down to tuck me against his neck, then stays tangled in my hair.<br /> He smells like sunshine and clean male sweat. It&#039;s intoxicating. My voice comes out all soft and breathy when I say, &quot;I mean it&#039;s not appropriate. Please let me go.&quot;<br /> &quot;Relax, sugar,&quot; he says in that same lazy tone. &quot;We&#039;re not gonna hurt you.&quot;<br /> The we is not exactly comforting.<br /> Brock&#039;s mouth brushes the skin on the side of my neck, making me jolt. Since I can&#039;t take them up on their offer, I don&#039;t need any more torment. I try to pull away again, but he just tucks me back against his side.<br /> &quot;Easy, Megalicious,&quot; he says in that rumble of his. &quot;You&#039;re too tense. We need to help you relax.&quot;<br /> &quot;You did not just call me — that.&quot; I can&#039;t even make myself repeat his ridiculous nickname. Who does he think he is? Besides the guy who&#039;s making my brain melt, I mean, along with the rest of my body.<br /> Cody chuckles. &quot;How about megagorgeous?&quot; He shifts closer, running a finger up and down my arm. <br /> My system is overloading again, and I can&#039;t help squirming some more on Brock&#039;s lap. &quot;Yeah, babe,&quot; he says. &quot;Let Daddy Brock make you feel better.&quot;<br /> &quot;Daddy Brock?&quot; I sputter and then snort with laughter. &quot;You guys are no older than I am. I might even be older than you.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not the years, baby,&quot; he says, his lips grazing the sensitive shell of my outer ear. &quot;It&#039;s the mileage.&quot;<br /> Even as I roll my eyes at him quoting movie lines at me, he turns me so I&#039;m facing forward in the taxi. One arm wraps around my midriff, and his free hand teases the skin just above the waistband of my shorts.<br /> His touch sends sparks shooting right down to my private part. I must have hit my head during the collision harder than I thought. Anger, grief, stress, hormones — can&#039;t forget the raging hormones — have apparently shredded every bit of common sense I possess. Because I don&#039;t say anything.<br /> All I have to do is open my mouth and tell them, &quot;No.&quot; Or &quot;Stop that.&quot; And they&#039;d back off, both of them. I know it in my bones. Impossible as it sounds, I feel safe with these two men who are taking such liberties with my body.<br /> I&#039;m letting it happen because I want it to. Because I want them. Because right now, with the rain wrapping the taxi in sheets of water, hiding us in our own little world, all I care about is how they&#039;re making me feel.<br /> And how they&#039;re making me feel is like a beautiful and desirable woman. Someone worth wanting. Someone Jason was a fool to let go.<br /> Who are you kidding? whispers the self-doubt that&#039;s been tormenting me all day, ever since I walked in on Jason and his mistress. You&#039;re nothing to them.<br /> I almost listen, almost give in to the crushing weight of my insecurity. But then my phone rings. Cody pulls it out of my purse. &quot;Jason,&quot; he says, reading the screen. &quot;Who&#039;s that?&quot;<br /> My anger blazes again. &quot;No one,&quot; I snap. I grab the phone, hit the Reject Call button, and toss it back in my purse. Jason, and not in a good way. He got his and now I&#039;m getting mine.<br /> I relax against Brock, consciously letting go of my resistance. &quot;That&#039;s my girl,&quot; he whispers. His hand slips inside my shorts, then under the elastic of my panties, his fingertips teasing the curls above my cherry.<br /> Now that I&#039;ve decided not to fight it, I&#039;m impatient for more. &quot;Touch me,&quot; I whisper back. &quot;Do it.&quot;<br /> <br /> There&#039;s a car I don&#039;t recognize parked in my dad&#039;s driveway, a white SUV next to his black one. The guys exchange a glance, but don&#039;t say anything. We all get out, and Cody retrieves my suitcase while Brock says to the driver, &quot;Wait here — we&#039;ll be back in a few minutes.&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s okay,&quot; I say. &quot;You don&#039;t have to come in with me.&quot; My dad may not have x-ray vision, but I can&#039;t shake the feeling that as soon as he sees us together, he&#039;ll somehow know what just happened.<br /> &quot;Just need to ask him a question,&quot; Brock says, but there&#039;s a twinkle in his eye that fills me with trepidation. He and Cody follow me up the sidewalk, close behind me as if they&#039;re afraid I&#039;ll slip inside and lock the door on them. They might be right.<br /> My body hasn&#039;t stopped humming from those amazing orgasms, and I mentally cross my fingers that my face is blank enough to protect me. Since Dad&#039;s expecting me, I open the front door without knocking, the twins still right behind me.<br /> The entryway opens into the living room, with a hallway branching off to the left that goes to the bedrooms, and a doorway on the right that leads to the kitchen. Since the living room is empty, I turn into the kitchen — and stop so fast the brothers bump into me.<br /> My dad&#039;s there, and so is a woman I&#039;ve never seen before. Their arms are around each other; his hands are on her hip. And they&#039;re pecking like there&#039;s no tomorrow.<br /> I haven&#039;t been this shocked since the day I was ten and came home to find my father crying in the living room. Even catching Jason this morning was less of a stunner. My voice is stuck in my throat. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d say anyway.<br /> Brock comes to my rescue by clearing his throat loudly, breaking up the makeout session. My dad&#039;s head whips around. &quot;Megan!&quot; he says. He looks confused — understandable, with the Beast Brothers at my back — but also a bit guilty.<br /> &quot;Hi, Dad.&quot; I find I can speak now that the silence has been broken. &quot;I did tell you I was almost here.&quot; His guilty look increases, and a small part of me is glad because it helps me conceal my own feelings of self-reproach. He comes over to give me a hug, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close. When I called this morning to say I was on my way, he didn&#039;t ask any questions; something in my voice must have warned him it wasn&#039;t the time. All he said was, &quot;I&#039;ll be here.&quot;<br /> His unwavering support steadies me, even as the contrast to Jason&#039;s betrayal is like a shard of glass in my heart. I squeeze him tighter, overflowing with love and gratitude, but his next words shatter the mood.<br /> &quot;Vivian stopped by after we spoke,&quot; he says. &quot;Vivian, I&#039;d like you to meet my daughter Megan.&quot;<br /> The woman comes forward, hands outstretched. &quot;It&#039;s wonderful to meet you, dear. Your father&#039;s told me so much about you.&quot;<br /> My first thought is that she looks nothing like my mother. I still have memories of my mom, and lots of old photographs. Not to mention mirrors. I have my mother&#039;s auburn curls and curvy build, whereas Vivian is blonde and slender. I&#039;m relieved that there&#039;s no resemblance; I&#039;m not sure what I would do if my dad started dating a lookalike.<br /> Her expression, though, puts my back up. Maybe it&#039;s my imagination working overtime, but the little smile playing around her lips reminds me of Jason&#039;s mistress. He threw her out this morning when I caught them together, but she smirked at me while she strutted out of the house, as if she&#039;d won some kind of victory.<br /> I want to smack Vivian&#039;s smile right off her face — which is crazy and wrong. My dad isn&#039;t cheating; he&#039;s entitled to be happy.<br /> I should be happy that he&#039;s met someone after so many years alone. But I&#039;m not. Shoving aside thoughts of what that says about me, I force a smile and say, &quot;It&#039;s nice to meet you.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s when everything goes from awkward to totally insane.<br /> Because Vivian looks at the twins and says, &quot;Hello, boys. What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> And Cody and Brock say, &quot;Hey, Mom.&quot;		ForFun-123		5	https://facebook.com/61554441015403	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novel		18995	https://facebook.com/100085523883301	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face.”<br /> I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful.<br /> But my mate left without any remorse.<br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world.<br /> ————————<br /> KEILAH <br /> The Blind Princess of Belmont—everybody has heard rumors about this mysterious woman, but nobody outside of the castle has ever seen her existence. <br /> Keilah Lunette Lockhart—the name that no one has ever heard about. Hidden deep within the castle grounds, I have been isolated all my life after the death of my parents. <br /> Today marks the day that all of the members of the royal family gather in the main castle because of the rumored engagement of the precious princess and my cousin—Isabelle Diane Lockhart. <br /> I stood in front of the back door and shook my hands in nervousness. I was about to head in when I heard my aunt Grace speak. <br /> “She’s not going to come, is she?” Queen Grace chuckled as she took a sip of her tea. <br /> “Most definitely not,” Princess Sofia said. “She has some guts to show her monstrous face here on the day that Prince Enzo arrives.” <br /> “She definitely shouldn’t come if she doesn’t want to be the laughingstock of the event,” Prince Finn added, causing the table of royals to burst into laughter. <br /> I cast my head to the ground and pursed my lips together. They&#039;re talking about me again, huh? <br /> I heard the main door open, followed by the sound of the King&#039;s voice. <br /> “What’s with all the laughter when I’m still not around?” King Leo entered the room and smoothly interrupted their conversation. <br /> “It’s nothing,” Queen Grace, his wife, said. “We’re just talking about a nobody.” <br /> “Well, you better settle down. Isabelle is about to come down any minute now.” <br /> Princess Evelyn clapped her hands in excitement. “I can’t wait! She’s going to be so beautiful.” <br /> Grace boastfully smiled. “When has my daughter ever been ugly?&quot;<br /> I heard the sound of the door opening once more and inferred that Princess Isabelle had entered the room. Everybody beamed at her arrival, and she was immediately greeted with a warm welcome as she sat down. <br /> “You look beautiful, my darling,” Grace exclaimed. “You’re going to capture Prince Enzo’s heart in an instant.” <br /> “I hope so, mom. It’s been nerve-wracking ever since the news came out,” Isabelle gracefully responded. <br /> Grace chuckled in reassurance. “You don’t have to worry about anything.” <br /> “That’s right,” Violet chimed in. “You’re perfect, Isabelle.” <br /> This is probably a good time to come in, right? <br /> I didn&#039;t think about it any further and twisted the doorknob open, silently entering the room. <br /> I thought that I went in discretely, but when the room turned silent, I knew that they had noticed my presence. I stood there for a while, just internalizing everything that was happening. <br /> “I can’t believe she actually came,” Nolan sneered. <br /> “Such a thick face she has,” Violet added. <br /> There are some times when my blindness becomes convenient, and this is one of those situations. <br /> At this moment, I couldn’t see the hateful gazes being thrown my way. However, I sure can feel them. <br /> I bowed my head and still decided to greet them despite their hostility. <br /> “Good morning, everyone. I had come to congratulate Isabelle on her engagement,” I smiled, although it couldn’t be seen through the sheer cloak. <br /> “I’m surprised you even heard about the news,” Nolan chimed. “You were about to rot in your cottage from hiding away from us.” <br /> I looked down to the ground and muttered a small apology. I didn&#039;t want to hide away from the cottage, but whenever I came here, I always came home with a new bruise and a broken heart. <br /> “Is there a seat for me?” I asked, quickly changing the topic. <br /> My other relatives stayed silent, but Isabelle, the only relative I considered a genuine person, held onto my hand and led me to one of the seats. <br /> “You may leave, Weston,” Isabelle said to my helper, who trudged behind me. <br /> Weston was hesitant to leave the room, but I held onto his hand and nodded my head. <br /> &quot;You can leave. I&#039;ll see you back in the house.&quot; <br /> “I’ll be right outside, princess,” Weston bows before leaving the room. <br /> I thanked Isabelle as I sat down on the chairs. I didn&#039;t know much about the prince that Isabelle was supposed to marry, but I heard that he&#039;s quite handsome and famous. I silently waited for his arrival in my seat, but it seemed like my relatives had other plans. <br /> “Isn’t it amazing?” Violet exclaimed. “Isabelle was actually chosen by Prince Enzo—the hottest Alpha of today’s era! I heard he has really high standards, so Isabelle must be something great for him to choose her.” <br /> Isabelle hummed while I fondly listened. However, my smile quickly dropped when I heard my aunt Grace’s next words. <br /> “Of course. What do you expect? My dearest daughter is also an Alpha. An Alpha is fit for an Alpha. Not a lowly omega,” she sneered. <br /> I knew that the queen was talking about me because nobody else in the room was an omega. <br /> “Well, a Lockhart must at least be a Beta. I don’t even know how a royal princess could be an omega, and she actually thinks that she’d be worthy to meet the prince. I feel like she has an inner agenda of wanting to capture the prince’s heart,” Sofia added. <br /> They weren’t throwing any names, but I already knew. <br /> That’s how it has always been. Werewolves were segregated into three separate groups—the Alphas, the strongest of the pack. They are naturally strong, attractive, and a rare part of the population. Once you’re born an Alpha, you’re practically at the top. <br /> Next, the Betas, the ones who make up most of the population. They can be dispatched in any kind of job, and are great followers. They aren’t as strong and attractive as Alphas, but they are accepted within society since they’re deemed as the most “normal.” <br /> And lastly, the omegas—the weakest and the most vulnerable ones. They don’t have any innate abilities, and for most people, they exist for one reason only—for breeding. It’s not like an omega can hide their identity, too, since they emit a sweeter scent than others. However, now that the times have changed, some people are becoming more open to accepting omegas as an equal part of society. <br /> Yet it seems like the Lockhart family still hasn’t gotten past that belief. <br /> They still hate omegas. <br /> They still hate me. <br /> “How could she?” Evelyn scoffed. “With her face, I’m afraid the prince is only going to run away.” <br /> It only became worse as the whole table burst into laughter. Isabelle gently held onto my hand and was about to speak, when the door suddenly opened, and a servant came in. <br /> “Greetings, the royal family. I have come here to present the coming of Prince Enzo Alexios Wilde of the Elixir kingdom!” <br /> I couldn&#039;t hear the servant&#039;s words since my heart was beating too loud inside my chest. I thought I had gotten used to my relatives&#039; hurtful words, but after hearing them talk so lowly of me, I knew that I wasn&#039;t welcomed around. <br /> So, along with the opening of the door, I stood up from my seat. I didn&#039;t even care about meeting the prince at this point. I just wanted to go home. I started walking out of the door, hoping no one would notice me. <br /> However, with my impaired vision and the tears pooling in my eyes, I couldn’t make a smooth exit. <br /> And before I even knew it, I had already bumped into a warm, firm chest. I immediately felt him wrap his arms around my body, catching me before I fall. Being in this person&#039;s arms felt comforting, but that feeling immediately went away when the royal family gasped. <br /> “Prince Enzo!”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> And before I even knew it, the mysterious woman was already being pushed away from me. <br /> I dusted my clothes off to get rid of the sweet scent, but it only spread through the cloth. My frown deepened as I was engulfed by her scent. <br /> “Servant!” Queen Grace shouted in rage. “I am so sorry, Prince Enzo,” she bowed her head. “Our servant disrespected you the moment you came in. Do not worry. We will punish her as soon as possible.” <br /> “It’s alright,” I brushed it off, trying to keep it cool. “You do not have to punish her. But, I would appreciate an apology coming from the servant.” <br /> I didn&#039;t know the exact reason why, but I somehow wanted to see the face hiding behind the mysterious woman’s cloak. <br /> “Such a kind man you are,” Queen Grace smiled. “Indeed, a perfect match for my daughter, Isabelle.” <br /> I merely smiled and turned my attention back to the woman, who was still sitting on the ground. <br /> “Well, what are you waiting for?” Grace exclaimed in a harsh tone. “Apologize to the prince.” <br /> She cast her head down and muttered a small apology. <br /> My eyebrows raised in surprise as I heard her voice. It was soft and light—like she seemed kind. However, I quickly shook my head to get rid of such thoughts. <br /> This woman is still an omega, no matter how kind she may sound. At the end of the day, that is what omegas are most known as—weak and pretentious. <br /> “I don’t accept your apology,” I said in a cold voice. “How could you apologize to a prince with your face covered with a cloak?” <br /> The servant froze. <br /> “Remove your cloak, then apologize to me, servant.”<br /> -<br /> KEILAH <br /> I felt my mind blanking out. <br /> My cloak? <br /> The only thing shielding me away from this cruel world?<br /> There is no way on Earth that I&#039;m going to remove my cloak—not even in the presence of a high and mighty prince. <br /> I felt his footsteps coming my way, so I acted fast and rose to my feet. I didn&#039;t even bother to bow and bid farewell to the prince. I just ran away from the scene, ignoring the calls of my relatives and the guards. <br /> I had already memorized the interior of this mansion ever since I was young, so I didn&#039;t have any problem with running away. <br /> I can already imagine the looks on my relatives&#039; faces, but right now, I couldn&#039;t afford to be seen. <br /> I ran back to my humble cottage and bumped into Weston along the way. <br /> “Keilah?” he exclaimed. “Are you alright? Are you—are you crying? What happened?” he bombarded me with questions. <br /> I merely nodded my head and tried to hide my real emotions. <br /> “I’m okay,” I said between my tears. “I just need some time alone.”<br /> I could tell that Weston wanted to ask more but decided to drop it in the end. <br /> “Will you be at the cottage?”<br /> “Yes,” I said. “You can come back at dinner time.”<br /> “Alright, Keilah. Don’t hesitate to call for me when you need help. I’ll just be in the stables.”<br /> I nodded my head before heading back to the cottage. <br /> As I went inside, I felt the tears cascading down my cheeks. I removed my cloak and buried my face in my arms. I cried by myself, feeling an immense pain in my heart. <br /> After crying for a while, I lifted my head up at the sky and pleaded. <br /> “Mom, Dad, can you please come back here?&quot;<br /> Ever since the day that they died, life has never been the same. When I was younger, and they were still alive, my relatives treated me fairly, but now, they treat me like I&#039;m less than garbage. <br /> At any chance that they get, they humiliate me in front of strangers, unnecessarily make me do their chores, and take advantage of my blindness. <br /> And when I thought that meeting my mate would pull me out of my misery, I was wrong. He heartlessly rejected me because of my disability, and now, I think no one will be able to love me sincerely anymore.<br /> Eight years ago<br /> My parents had just died, the reason being unknown, when my aunts and uncles forced me out of my room to socialize with my cousins. <br /> I didn&#039;t want to, but it seemed like I had no other choice.<br /> “Keilah!” Nolan called, waving his hands to get me to come closer. “Did you cry?” he asked. <br /> I nodded my head while looking down at the ground. <br /> Evelyn clicked her tongue. “You have been crying for days! Your parents are already dead—they’re not going to come back, so stop being a crybaby about it,” she said. <br /> “Yeah,” Finn agreed. “You should be happy now that they’re gone. Now, you have all the time and freedom to do what you want without your parents telling you to do so!”<br /> I didn’t know how to react. For some reason, I felt like I was being ganged up on by my cousins. I always thought that they never treated me like family, but now that my parents are gone, it just became more obvious.<br /> “Stop that,” Isabelle interrupted. “Don’t listen to them, Keilah. Let’s just play on the slides, hmm?”<br /> I smiled at her and nodded my head. Isabelle has always treated me like a good cousin, so she’s one of the few people I genuinely care for in the castle. <br /> Finn clicked his tongue and rolled his eyes. He didn’t retaliate any further since he never dared to defy Isabelle. <br /> Isabelle and I went to the slide. <br /> “I’m scared,” I said. <br /> “It’s easy,” Isabelle assured. “I’ll go first, okay?&quot;<br /> I nodded my head and watched her go down the slide. <br /> “See? It’s not that bad.”<br /> Even with her demonstration, I still felt a bit scared to go down the slide, considering I&#039;ve always been afraid of heights. <br /> I stood up on top of the slide and looked at the steep way down. I felt my heart beat faster in my chest, so I closed my eyes to calm myself down. <br /> Now, looking back, I never should have closed my eyes at that moment. <br /> Because that would be the very last time that I&#039;ll be seeing the world in color. <br /> Before I even knew it, I felt a strong push from my back, causing me to topple down to the ground and hit my head on the metal slide. <br /> The next second, I woke up, but it felt like I still hadn&#039;t—because the world was dark when I opened my eyes, and no one was even there to tell me that I had gone blind. <br /> Five years ago<br /> Twas the night of my sixteenth birthday, and I had been dreaming of this day ever since I became blind. After years of being isolated in my cottage, I can finally celebrate this special day since my aunt and uncle surprisingly allowed me to join. <br /> Granting, it wasn’t only my birthday, but also Isabelle’s. However, I really didn’t care. As long as I could finally have the chance to meet my mate and have someone love me as I had always dreamed of, I felt fine with having the minimum. <br /> Even if I was allowed to join in at the party, I was kept away from the visitors and was only allowed to stay in the kitchen. <br /> I was eating some cookies when I heard two sets of footsteps coming into the room, followed by the sweetest scent I had smelled in the entire world. <br /> “Can’t you just accept me as your mate?” he asked, the man’s deep voice sending shivers down my spine. <br /> “You know that I can’t,” Evelyn sighed. “You’re a Beta. I want an Alpha as my life partner. Besides, you’re not even my mate.”<br /> I froze as I recognized my cousin’s voice coming from the pantry. I held my breath, so they wouldn’t be able to hear me.<br /> The man clicked his tongue. “Does that even matter? The mate bond is practically a joke these days. Who actually wants their fated mate?”<br /> I do. I still want my mate. <br /> Because of the shock I felt from the man’s statement, I dropped the plate of cookies I was eating, causing the two of them to look my way. <br /> I stayed still as I felt my cousin and the mysterious man, who I assumed to be a prince, walk over to where I was. <br /> “Who is this?” the man exclaimed. <br /> Evelyn sighed. “Don’t mind her. She’s our blind servant. Whatever,” she said. “I’m out of here. Don’t you dare bring up this conversation anymore.”<br /> She clicked her tongue and exited the kitchen. <br /> The man clicked his tongue and tried to walk away; however, at that moment, our skins touched, and I felt the most sensational emotion in the world. <br /> “Mate,” I muttered under my breath, causing the prince to stop in his tracks. <br /> he cursed. “Such luck I have.”<br /> I wanted to be embraced by my mate right then and there, but it seemed like he didn’t feel the same way.<br /> “I can’t believe this,” he sighed. “Let’s just get this over with. What’s your name?”<br /> “Keilah,” I softly said. <br /> “Alright,” he nonchalantly said and held onto my hands. “Look, I’m going to cut to the chase. I don’t want a blind person for a mate. And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face. Not to mention, you&#039;re also an omega,&quot; he chuckled.<br /> He was talking like he didn&#039;t care for me one bit. &quot;So, I, Prince Miles, reject you as my mate.”<br /> With that, I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful, but my mate left without any remorse. <br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world—not my parents, not my relatives, not my vision, and not even my mate.<br /> Present time<br /> I sobbed as I remembered the sad story of my life. I thought that being away from my relatives would cure the pain and push the hurtful memories away, but they all resurface whenever I meet them. <br /> I felt a small, fluffy creature jump onto my lap and smiled. <br /> “Lucky,” I called out my cat’s name. “At least I still have you, huh?”<br /> I wiped the tears from my eyes and cuddled into the cat. <br /> “I have to be strong, right?” I said. <br /> Lucky lets out a small meow, causing my smile to widen. <br /> “Alright,” I said. “I’ll tell you everything that happened today.”<br /> Lucky lets out a meow once more, so I continued my story. <br /> “So, I met this prince,” I said, the memory suddenly flashing in my mind. “He felt….warm,” I smiled. <br /> “But he’s rude,” my smile dropped. “He called me a servant and told me to remove my cloak right then and there! Can you believe it? You know that I never take off my cloak.”<br /> “I just have to avoid him at all costs. I feel like he’s the type of person who wouldn’t forgive the people who had defied him.”<br /> Lucky purred. <br /> “Let’s hope we never see him again.”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> I stopped in my tracks when I saw the cloaked servant from a while ago cooking some type of meal.<br /> Now that I entered her home, I smelled her sweet scent once more, and it made me grimace.<br /> Peach.<br /> She smells of peach.<br /> It was pleasant to the nose, but just knowing that it was coming from an omega made my stomach churn.<br /> I was about to head out of the cottage when she suddenly spoke.<br /> &quot;Weston, you&#039;re back?&quot; she said in a bubbly voice, very in contrast with how anxious she sounded a while ago.<br /> Weston? Who is that?<br /> &quot;You came right on time. I just finished making dinner.&quot;<br /> She walked over to where I was, and I frowned when I saw that she was still wearing her cloak.<br /> She chuckled and tried to hold onto my hand to lead me to the dining area, but I took a step back before our skin could make contact.<br /> She froze. &quot;Weston, Is there something wrong?&quot;<br /> I couldn&#039;t respond. The moment I would open my mouth to speak, I knew that she would know that I wasn&#039;t this &quot;Weston&quot; guy.<br /> So, I just opted to leave.<br /> However, the sound of my stomach grumbling made me stop in my tracks.<br /> I pursed my lips together and let out a deep breath.<br /> Talk about my luck.<br /> Her suspicion changed into that of amusement, and she walked over to the kitchen to set up the table.<br /> &quot;Come,&quot; she said. &quot;You should eat. I made your favorite today, and I also had some time to bake some desserts.&quot;<br /> I stood in my spot and hesitated to follow after her. However, there&#039;s no harm in having a free meal, right?<br /> I couldn&#039;t eat well back in the castle because the taste of the food were either flavorless or too flavorful.<br /> And besides, once we eat, she&#039;ll probably take her cloak off, right? That&#039;s another thing I could get. After seeing her face, I feel like I&#039;ll finally get over my fixation. The only reason why I&#039;m staying here right now is for the food and for her reveal.<br /> I sat down on the chair and looked at the simple meal on the table. It wasn&#039;t as fancy or extravagant as the ones served at the castle, but it still aroused my appetite.<br /> I took the spoon to scoop up some of the stew into my mouth. A moan left my lips as soon as the myriad of flavors exploded on my tongue.<br /> This tastes too good.<br /> And to think that an omega cooked this.<br /> She chuckled when she heard me vigorously digging in.<br /> &quot;Were you that hungry? You should have come back here sooner if you were. I already ate a snack a while ago, so I&#039;ll eat later on.&quot;<br /> I clicked my tongue. I thought I would finally be able to see her face.<br /> &quot;Why are you so quiet today?&quot; she asked. &quot;You&#039;re only like this when you&#039;re upset.&quot;<br /> I didn&#039;t respond and continued eating. Well, it&#039;s not like I had any other choice. After finishing this meal, I&#039;m going to go back to where our car is parked.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re still not talking, huh?&quot; she chuckled. &quot;Is it because of what happened back in the castle? I don&#039;t understand why you&#039;d be upset because of that. It&#039;s not like it&#039;s the first time that it has happened,&quot; she said.<br /> I continued listening to her as I ate.<br /> &quot;Queen Grace has never liked me, so it&#039;s expected that she talks that way. My cousins, too, are quite childish, but I think it&#039;s because of the pressure of being young royals.&quot;<br /> She tried to make her tone happier, but I could still notice the sadness lingering in her voice.<br /> &quot;But I&#039;m okay. I really am. I&#039;ve gotten used to their words. Even if I have their last name, I know that they don&#039;t want me as their family.&quot;<br /> I stopped mid-chew and looked at her.<br /> She has the same last name as the royal family? How could a blind omega have the same last name as them?		Picks002		15	https://facebook.com/100095293115204	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Lov002		47	https://facebook.com/100092720766465	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011166	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031127		455		396728783124785	1	1.5671258373819E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375324660733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468819	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423716143_1096505921560263_5878910856021950330_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Oxa8TsgQ1W8Ab6eezXd&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfCtcMtWVUYTrtxoiKGlZFxvGxCbu6jOnV5xpgJQ4vA3SA&oe=6618D5F6	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435161744_373975558959992_8887161799873898173_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2_GGSqsb62UAb48pXqx&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfC1iCQJdIOXdgUZIwCTgMZudOGblis3mFTvQuhP5akClQ&oe=6618CB4A			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Olivia stood in the rain before Carter Manor, looking at the tall, lanky man before her. He stood under the porch, his deep, dark eyes as cloudy as the night sky. His eyes gleamed with indescribable emotions as he looked at the disheveled Olivia.<br /> After a moment, he took out a bank card and a plane ticket from his pocket and threw them at her. He said coldly and ruthlessly, &quot;Leave and don&#039;t come back!&quot; With that, he turned and went into the house.<br /> Olivia watched him while shivering. She had always known that Nathan hated her! Her heart felt empty and chills ran down her spine as the rain poured down heavily. After some time, she sadly picked up her few belongings and walked away.<br /> There was a crack in the bedroom curtains on the second floor. Nathan watched the thin figure gradually disappear in the heavy rain. His fists clenched tightly at his sides, and he punched the window...<br /> Emma stood at the door with a glass of water. She wanted to come in, but she unexpectedly witnessed this scene instead. A cold, bitter expression flashed in her eyes! She resented that Nathan had given Olivia money to send her abroad. Why is he still secretly watching her from a distance in the study? Olivia is such a lowly w*nch. What&#039;s so good about her? A slightly cruel expression surfaced in Emma&#039;s eyes...<br /> Half an hour later, Olivia walked ahead in a daze on a dark, empty street while dragging her luggage. Suddenly, a motorcycle appeared in the distance and quickly approached, snatching away what little belongings Olivia had left. She fell to the ground and was dragged and rolled a few times. As a sharp pain shot through her body, her vision faded to black. Darkness completely enveloped her, and she entirely lost consciousness!<br /> Five years later, a graceful figure sat in the general manager&#039;s office at Horizon Ventures&#039; headquarters in Germany. She had delicate features, and she carefully swept her eyes over the documents in her hand as she sat at a top-notch, African redwood desk. She worked efficiently as she scanned through multiple lines of words effortlessly.<br /> A faint sandalwood fragrance lingered in the air, and a cup of coffee was beside her. She was in a limited edition haute couture suit that outlined her slender figure. It had just debuted at Paris Fashion Week.<br /> With her hair pulled into a high bun, she looked somewhat relaxed yet experienced. She had makeup on, and she looked very charming. Although beautiful, elegant, and dignified, she was also aloof and unapproachable. She wasn&#039;t one to be messed with!<br /> At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door. Olivia&#039;s assistant, Benjamin Hayes, hurriedly entered and said anxiously, &quot;Something&#039;s wrong, Ms. Olivia. Your son has run away from home again!&quot; Olivia frowned at him, sounding slightly displeased. &quot;Why are you panicking? It&#039;s not his first time running away. He&#039;ll be back soon!&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not...&quot; Benjamin stomped his foot in frustration. &quot;It&#039;s different this time. He went abroad and even took Mr. Valtor with him!&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you say?&quot; Olivia&#039;s face turned cold as she put down the documents in her hand. &quot;Where did they go?&quot;<br /> &quot;They went to Emberfall in Wirthon,&quot; Benjamin quickly replied and handed his phone to Olivia. Two dots blinked on the screen, marking Liam&#039;s current coordinates! &quot;Does he think he&#039;s invincible?&quot; Olivia had an unpleasant expression. She immediately took out her phone to call her son, William, who&#039;s usually nicknamed Liam.<br /> An automated voice quickly rang on the phone. &quot;Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable...&quot; Olivia was dumbstruck. Her eyes darkened, and she had a cloudy expression. Why did they go to Emberfall? What is that kid up to?<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Child&#039;s Blackmail<br /> Her mind whirled for a moment before she said calmly, &quot;Book a plane ticket and bring him back immediately.&quot;<br /> &quot;Understood,&quot; Benjamin answered and left.<br /> At that moment, the young Liam sat in a café across the towering, imposing Carter Group in the city of Emberfall in Wirthon. The child sat by the window, swinging his legs leisurely. A laptop was in front of him, displaying a dazzling array of code on screen. Mr. Valtor sat beside the boy and looked at him in admiration.<br /> It was rumored that Carter Group had the safest security system in the world. Ordinary hackers couldn&#039;t breach their defenses at all. But now, Liam was treating it like child&#039;s play as he silently breached each layer of defense. The boy was only a little over four years old but extraordinarily smart!<br /> &#039;Ding.&#039; At this moment, the web page showed that he had successfully breached the system. &quot;Yay, done!&quot; Liam cheered happily and clapped. Mr. Valtor leaned over. &quot;You&#039;re so fast!&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course! Mommy taught me this system. It can even breach Xenava&#039;s defenses. Although Carter Group has powerful defenses, it can&#039;t stop me!&quot; the boy said proudly. He slid off the chair, picked up his small backpack at the side, and walked away after saying, &quot;Mr. Valtor, wait for my good news. I&#039;m going to find my dad!&quot;<br /> &quot;Go for it! All the best!&quot; Mr. Valtor trusted the boy&#039;s ability and wasn&#039;t worried about him.<br /> Liam then crossed the street and entered Carter Group. Once inside, he headed to the president&#039;s private elevator, which required a fingerprint and passcode. He felt a faint anticipation as he went forward to crack the software.<br /> I&#039;ll meet Daddy soon! I wonder if Daddy will be surprised or happy to see me! Lost in thought, he successfully cracked the password. He eagerly stepped into the elevator, ascending to the top floor.<br /> Nathan had just finished three conference calls in the meeting room on the top floor and was massaging the bridge of his nose wearily. His refined brows were slightly furrowed, and he had an unpleasant expression. His devilishly handsome face looked even colder than usual.<br /> His assistant, Ethan Thompson, handed him materials for the next meeting and asked concernedly, &quot;Mr. Carter, don&#039;t you want to take a break?&quot; The company had been busy lately, and Nathan was a workaholic. When he was swamped, he worked tirelessly like a machine. As Nathan&#039;s right-hand man, Ethan was also working round the clock. He felt like he didn&#039;t even have time to catch his breath!<br /> Nathan took the documents, waved his hand, and said coldly, &quot;No need!&quot; He had meetings all day today, including two global conferences in the evening. He didn&#039;t have time to rest. Ethan was dumbstruck and could only continue working helplessly.<br /> At that moment, the conference room door opened. Nathan&#039;s secretary, Fiona Agers, came in, flustered. She reported, &quot;Mr.… Mr. Carter, there&#039;s a child outside who wants to see you. He said... he&#039;s your son.&quot; Nathan hated to be disturbed while working. He was highly displeased by how his secretary had burst in anxiously. Moreover, what she said was so absurd. Nathan&#039;s face darkened almost instantly.<br /> Ethan was also briefly stunned. He berated Fiona. &quot;Ms. Agers, what nonsense are you talking about?&quot; Mr. Carter isn&#039;t even married. How can he have a son?<br /> &quot;I... I...&quot; Fiona trembled with fear and dared not speak.<br /> However, a small figure emerged behind her, his shiny eyes looking at the people in the room.<br /> His gaze quickly locked onto Nathan, and he ran over excitedly. &quot;I found you! This is great! Daddy... we finally met!&quot; The little boy pounced on Nathan and tightly wrapped his arms around the man&#039;s legs, beaming.<br /> Nathan was dumbstruck. He gazed at the child dangling from his leg and was stunned. He didn&#039;t know how to react. Ethan&#039;s eyelids twitched, and he instinctively wanted to pull the child away. His boss wasn&#039;t fond of strangers touching him. However, his hand froze mid-air when he saw the child&#039;s face.<br /> The young child had delicate, refined features. His cheeks were soft and supple, and his dark eyes were as bright as the stars in the night sky. His dazzling, animated gaze made him look lively yet wise beyond his years. His appearance surprisingly resembled Nathan!<br /> Ethan was somewhat perplexed and astonished. &quot;Mr. Carter, this...&quot;<br /> Nathan finally snapped back to reality when he heard it. His brows furrowed, and he was utterly displeased. &quot;Why are you just standing there? Get rid of him! Make his parents come to collect him. Who brought him here? Throw him out at once!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ah... Alright!&quot; Ethan was surprised, but he came to his senses and felt like his rational self again. Mr. Carter has no interest in women. How could he have a child? I must&#039;ve been out of my mind to think this is Mr. Carter&#039;s son!<br /> Ethan moved forward quickly to pick the boy up. &quot;Boy, where&#039;s your family? You can&#039;t play here! Come on, I&#039;ll take you out of here...&quot;<br /> The child unexpectedly held on tighter to Nathan&#039;s pant leg. He shook his head and said, &quot;I&#039;m not leaving. Nathan Carter is my Daddy! It hasn&#039;t been easy to find Daddy...&quot;<br /> The boy seemed slightly aggrieved. He looked at Nathan&#039;s cold expression and spoke in a babyish voice. &quot;Daddy, my name is William Monroe. You can call me Liam. I&#039;m four years and three months old! I&#039;m your son! I did a DNA test. Take a look if you don&#039;t believe me.&quot; As he spoke, he let go and swiftly retrieved a piece of paper from his backpack before handing it over.<br /> Nathan didn&#039;t reach out to take it. He found it absurd that a child had inexplicably appeared out of nowhere and claimed to be his son!<br /> Ethan felt a shiver run down his spine. He couldn&#039;t help but think to himself. What an elaborate scam. This boy is so good at blackmail. He even provided DNA evidence. It must be fake, right? Ethan quickly glanced at the document out of suspicion. To his surprise, Nathan&#039;s information was accurate, including his blood type and age. The probability of paternity was 99.9 percent!		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And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face.”<br /> I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful.<br /> But my mate left without any remorse.<br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world.<br /> ————————<br /> KEILAH <br /> The Blind Princess of Belmont—everybody has heard rumors about this mysterious woman, but nobody outside of the castle has ever seen her existence. <br /> Keilah Lunette Lockhart—the name that no one has ever heard about. Hidden deep within the castle grounds, I have been isolated all my life after the death of my parents. <br /> Today marks the day that all of the members of the royal family gather in the main castle because of the rumored engagement of the precious princess and my cousin—Isabelle Diane Lockhart. <br /> I stood in front of the back door and shook my hands in nervousness. I was about to head in when I heard my aunt Grace speak. <br /> “She’s not going to come, is she?” Queen Grace chuckled as she took a sip of her tea. <br /> “Most definitely not,” Princess Sofia said. “She has some guts to show her monstrous face here on the day that Prince Enzo arrives.” <br /> “She definitely shouldn’t come if she doesn’t want to be the laughingstock of the event,” Prince Finn added, causing the table of royals to burst into laughter. <br /> I cast my head to the ground and pursed my lips together. They&#039;re talking about me again, huh? <br /> I heard the main door open, followed by the sound of the King&#039;s voice. <br /> “What’s with all the laughter when I’m still not around?” King Leo entered the room and smoothly interrupted their conversation. <br /> “It’s nothing,” Queen Grace, his wife, said. “We’re just talking about a nobody.” <br /> “Well, you better settle down. Isabelle is about to come down any minute now.” <br /> Princess Evelyn clapped her hands in excitement. “I can’t wait! She’s going to be so beautiful.” <br /> Grace boastfully smiled. “When has my daughter ever been ugly?&quot;<br /> I heard the sound of the door opening once more and inferred that Princess Isabelle had entered the room. Everybody beamed at her arrival, and she was immediately greeted with a warm welcome as she sat down. <br /> “You look beautiful, my darling,” Grace exclaimed. “You’re going to capture Prince Enzo’s heart in an instant.” <br /> “I hope so, mom. It’s been nerve-wracking ever since the news came out,” Isabelle gracefully responded. <br /> Grace chuckled in reassurance. “You don’t have to worry about anything.” <br /> “That’s right,” Violet chimed in. “You’re perfect, Isabelle.” <br /> This is probably a good time to come in, right? <br /> I didn&#039;t think about it any further and twisted the doorknob open, silently entering the room. <br /> I thought that I went in discretely, but when the room turned silent, I knew that they had noticed my presence. I stood there for a while, just internalizing everything that was happening. <br /> “I can’t believe she actually came,” Nolan sneered. <br /> “Such a thick face she has,” Violet added. <br /> There are some times when my blindness becomes convenient, and this is one of those situations. <br /> At this moment, I couldn’t see the hateful gazes being thrown my way. However, I sure can feel them. <br /> I bowed my head and still decided to greet them despite their hostility. <br /> “Good morning, everyone. I had come to congratulate Isabelle on her engagement,” I smiled, although it couldn’t be seen through the sheer cloak. <br /> “I’m surprised you even heard about the news,” Nolan chimed. “You were about to rot in your cottage from hiding away from us.” <br /> I looked down to the ground and muttered a small apology. I didn&#039;t want to hide away from the cottage, but whenever I came here, I always came home with a new bruise and a broken heart. <br /> “Is there a seat for me?” I asked, quickly changing the topic. <br /> My other relatives stayed silent, but Isabelle, the only relative I considered a genuine person, held onto my hand and led me to one of the seats. <br /> “You may leave, Weston,” Isabelle said to my helper, who trudged behind me. <br /> Weston was hesitant to leave the room, but I held onto his hand and nodded my head. <br /> &quot;You can leave. I&#039;ll see you back in the house.&quot; <br /> “I’ll be right outside, princess,” Weston bows before leaving the room. <br /> I thanked Isabelle as I sat down on the chairs. I didn&#039;t know much about the prince that Isabelle was supposed to marry, but I heard that he&#039;s quite handsome and famous. I silently waited for his arrival in my seat, but it seemed like my relatives had other plans. <br /> “Isn’t it amazing?” Violet exclaimed. “Isabelle was actually chosen by Prince Enzo—the hottest Alpha of today’s era! I heard he has really high standards, so Isabelle must be something great for him to choose her.” <br /> Isabelle hummed while I fondly listened. However, my smile quickly dropped when I heard my aunt Grace’s next words. <br /> “Of course. What do you expect? My dearest daughter is also an Alpha. An Alpha is fit for an Alpha. Not a lowly omega,” she sneered. <br /> I knew that the queen was talking about me because nobody else in the room was an omega. <br /> “Well, a Lockhart must at least be a Beta. I don’t even know how a royal princess could be an omega, and she actually thinks that she’d be worthy to meet the prince. I feel like she has an inner agenda of wanting to capture the prince’s heart,” Sofia added. <br /> They weren’t throwing any names, but I already knew. <br /> That’s how it has always been. Werewolves were segregated into three separate groups—the Alphas, the strongest of the pack. They are naturally strong, attractive, and a rare part of the population. Once you’re born an Alpha, you’re practically at the top. <br /> Next, the Betas, the ones who make up most of the population. They can be dispatched in any kind of job, and are great followers. They aren’t as strong and attractive as Alphas, but they are accepted within society since they’re deemed as the most “normal.” <br /> And lastly, the omegas—the weakest and the most vulnerable ones. They don’t have any innate abilities, and for most people, they exist for one reason only—for breeding. It’s not like an omega can hide their identity, too, since they emit a sweeter scent than others. However, now that the times have changed, some people are becoming more open to accepting omegas as an equal part of society. <br /> Yet it seems like the Lockhart family still hasn’t gotten past that belief. <br /> They still hate omegas. <br /> They still hate me. <br /> “How could she?” Evelyn scoffed. “With her face, I’m afraid the prince is only going to run away.” <br /> It only became worse as the whole table burst into laughter. Isabelle gently held onto my hand and was about to speak, when the door suddenly opened, and a servant came in. <br /> “Greetings, the royal family. I have come here to present the coming of Prince Enzo Alexios Wilde of the Elixir kingdom!” <br /> I couldn&#039;t hear the servant&#039;s words since my heart was beating too loud inside my chest. I thought I had gotten used to my relatives&#039; hurtful words, but after hearing them talk so lowly of me, I knew that I wasn&#039;t welcomed around. <br /> So, along with the opening of the door, I stood up from my seat. I didn&#039;t even care about meeting the prince at this point. I just wanted to go home. I started walking out of the door, hoping no one would notice me. <br /> However, with my impaired vision and the tears pooling in my eyes, I couldn’t make a smooth exit. <br /> And before I even knew it, I had already bumped into a warm, firm chest. I immediately felt him wrap his arms around my body, catching me before I fall. Being in this person&#039;s arms felt comforting, but that feeling immediately went away when the royal family gasped. <br /> “Prince Enzo!”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> And before I even knew it, the mysterious woman was already being pushed away from me. <br /> I dusted my clothes off to get rid of the sweet scent, but it only spread through the cloth. My frown deepened as I was engulfed by her scent. <br /> “Servant!” Queen Grace shouted in rage. “I am so sorry, Prince Enzo,” she bowed her head. “Our servant disrespected you the moment you came in. Do not worry. We will punish her as soon as possible.” <br /> “It’s alright,” I brushed it off, trying to keep it cool. “You do not have to punish her. But, I would appreciate an apology coming from the servant.” <br /> I didn&#039;t know the exact reason why, but I somehow wanted to see the face hiding behind the mysterious woman’s cloak. <br /> “Such a kind man you are,” Queen Grace smiled. “Indeed, a perfect match for my daughter, Isabelle.” <br /> I merely smiled and turned my attention back to the woman, who was still sitting on the ground. <br /> “Well, what are you waiting for?” Grace exclaimed in a harsh tone. “Apologize to the prince.” <br /> She cast her head down and muttered a small apology. <br /> My eyebrows raised in surprise as I heard her voice. It was soft and light—like she seemed kind. However, I quickly shook my head to get rid of such thoughts. <br /> This woman is still an omega, no matter how kind she may sound. At the end of the day, that is what omegas are most known as—weak and pretentious. <br /> “I don’t accept your apology,” I said in a cold voice. “How could you apologize to a prince with your face covered with a cloak?” <br /> The servant froze. <br /> “Remove your cloak, then apologize to me, servant.”<br /> -<br /> KEILAH <br /> I felt my mind blanking out. <br /> My cloak? <br /> The only thing shielding me away from this cruel world?<br /> There is no way on Earth that I&#039;m going to remove my cloak—not even in the presence of a high and mighty prince. <br /> I felt his footsteps coming my way, so I acted fast and rose to my feet. I didn&#039;t even bother to bow and bid farewell to the prince. I just ran away from the scene, ignoring the calls of my relatives and the guards. <br /> I had already memorized the interior of this mansion ever since I was young, so I didn&#039;t have any problem with running away. <br /> I can already imagine the looks on my relatives&#039; faces, but right now, I couldn&#039;t afford to be seen. <br /> I ran back to my humble cottage and bumped into Weston along the way. <br /> “Keilah?” he exclaimed. “Are you alright? Are you—are you crying? What happened?” he bombarded me with questions. <br /> I merely nodded my head and tried to hide my real emotions. <br /> “I’m okay,” I said between my tears. “I just need some time alone.”<br /> I could tell that Weston wanted to ask more but decided to drop it in the end. <br /> “Will you be at the cottage?”<br /> “Yes,” I said. “You can come back at dinner time.”<br /> “Alright, Keilah. Don’t hesitate to call for me when you need help. I’ll just be in the stables.”<br /> I nodded my head before heading back to the cottage. <br /> As I went inside, I felt the tears cascading down my cheeks. I removed my cloak and buried my face in my arms. I cried by myself, feeling an immense pain in my heart. <br /> After crying for a while, I lifted my head up at the sky and pleaded. <br /> “Mom, Dad, can you please come back here?&quot;<br /> Ever since the day that they died, life has never been the same. When I was younger, and they were still alive, my relatives treated me fairly, but now, they treat me like I&#039;m less than garbage. <br /> At any chance that they get, they humiliate me in front of strangers, unnecessarily make me do their chores, and take advantage of my blindness. <br /> And when I thought that meeting my mate would pull me out of my misery, I was wrong. He heartlessly rejected me because of my disability, and now, I think no one will be able to love me sincerely anymore.<br /> Eight years ago<br /> My parents had just died, the reason being unknown, when my aunts and uncles forced me out of my room to socialize with my cousins. <br /> I didn&#039;t want to, but it seemed like I had no other choice.<br /> “Keilah!” Nolan called, waving his hands to get me to come closer. “Did you cry?” he asked. <br /> I nodded my head while looking down at the ground. <br /> Evelyn clicked her tongue. “You have been crying for days! Your parents are already dead—they’re not going to come back, so stop being a crybaby about it,” she said. <br /> “Yeah,” Finn agreed. “You should be happy now that they’re gone. Now, you have all the time and freedom to do what you want without your parents telling you to do so!”<br /> I didn’t know how to react. For some reason, I felt like I was being ganged up on by my cousins. I always thought that they never treated me like family, but now that my parents are gone, it just became more obvious.<br /> “Stop that,” Isabelle interrupted. “Don’t listen to them, Keilah. Let’s just play on the slides, hmm?”<br /> I smiled at her and nodded my head. Isabelle has always treated me like a good cousin, so she’s one of the few people I genuinely care for in the castle. <br /> Finn clicked his tongue and rolled his eyes. He didn’t retaliate any further since he never dared to defy Isabelle. <br /> Isabelle and I went to the slide. <br /> “I’m scared,” I said. <br /> “It’s easy,” Isabelle assured. “I’ll go first, okay?&quot;<br /> I nodded my head and watched her go down the slide. <br /> “See? It’s not that bad.”<br /> Even with her demonstration, I still felt a bit scared to go down the slide, considering I&#039;ve always been afraid of heights. <br /> I stood up on top of the slide and looked at the steep way down. I felt my heart beat faster in my chest, so I closed my eyes to calm myself down. <br /> Now, looking back, I never should have closed my eyes at that moment. <br /> Because that would be the very last time that I&#039;ll be seeing the world in color. <br /> Before I even knew it, I felt a strong push from my back, causing me to topple down to the ground and hit my head on the metal slide. <br /> The next second, I woke up, but it felt like I still hadn&#039;t—because the world was dark when I opened my eyes, and no one was even there to tell me that I had gone blind. <br /> Five years ago<br /> Twas the night of my sixteenth birthday, and I had been dreaming of this day ever since I became blind. After years of being isolated in my cottage, I can finally celebrate this special day since my aunt and uncle surprisingly allowed me to join. <br /> Granting, it wasn’t only my birthday, but also Isabelle’s. However, I really didn’t care. As long as I could finally have the chance to meet my mate and have someone love me as I had always dreamed of, I felt fine with having the minimum. <br /> Even if I was allowed to join in at the party, I was kept away from the visitors and was only allowed to stay in the kitchen. <br /> I was eating some cookies when I heard two sets of footsteps coming into the room, followed by the sweetest scent I had smelled in the entire world. <br /> “Can’t you just accept me as your mate?” he asked, the man’s deep voice sending shivers down my spine. <br /> “You know that I can’t,” Evelyn sighed. “You’re a Beta. I want an Alpha as my life partner. Besides, you’re not even my mate.”<br /> I froze as I recognized my cousin’s voice coming from the pantry. I held my breath, so they wouldn’t be able to hear me.<br /> The man clicked his tongue. “Does that even matter? The mate bond is practically a joke these days. Who actually wants their fated mate?”<br /> I do. I still want my mate. <br /> Because of the shock I felt from the man’s statement, I dropped the plate of cookies I was eating, causing the two of them to look my way. <br /> I stayed still as I felt my cousin and the mysterious man, who I assumed to be a prince, walk over to where I was. <br /> “Who is this?” the man exclaimed. <br /> Evelyn sighed. “Don’t mind her. She’s our blind servant. Whatever,” she said. “I’m out of here. Don’t you dare bring up this conversation anymore.”<br /> She clicked her tongue and exited the kitchen. <br /> The man clicked his tongue and tried to walk away; however, at that moment, our skins touched, and I felt the most sensational emotion in the world. <br /> “Mate,” I muttered under my breath, causing the prince to stop in his tracks. <br /> he cursed. “Such luck I have.”<br /> I wanted to be embraced by my mate right then and there, but it seemed like he didn’t feel the same way.<br /> “I can’t believe this,” he sighed. “Let’s just get this over with. What’s your name?”<br /> “Keilah,” I softly said. <br /> “Alright,” he nonchalantly said and held onto my hands. “Look, I’m going to cut to the chase. I don’t want a blind person for a mate. And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face. Not to mention, you&#039;re also an omega,&quot; he chuckled.<br /> He was talking like he didn&#039;t care for me one bit. &quot;So, I, Prince Miles, reject you as my mate.”<br /> With that, I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful, but my mate left without any remorse. <br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world—not my parents, not my relatives, not my vision, and not even my mate.<br /> Present time<br /> I sobbed as I remembered the sad story of my life. I thought that being away from my relatives would cure the pain and push the hurtful memories away, but they all resurface whenever I meet them. <br /> I felt a small, fluffy creature jump onto my lap and smiled. <br /> “Lucky,” I called out my cat’s name. “At least I still have you, huh?”<br /> I wiped the tears from my eyes and cuddled into the cat. <br /> “I have to be strong, right?” I said. <br /> Lucky lets out a small meow, causing my smile to widen. <br /> “Alright,” I said. “I’ll tell you everything that happened today.”<br /> Lucky lets out a meow once more, so I continued my story. <br /> “So, I met this prince,” I said, the memory suddenly flashing in my mind. “He felt….warm,” I smiled. <br /> “But he’s rude,” my smile dropped. “He called me a servant and told me to remove my cloak right then and there! Can you believe it? You know that I never take off my cloak.”<br /> “I just have to avoid him at all costs. I feel like he’s the type of person who wouldn’t forgive the people who had defied him.”<br /> Lucky purred. <br /> “Let’s hope we never see him again.”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> I stopped in my tracks when I saw the cloaked servant from a while ago cooking some type of meal.<br /> Now that I entered her home, I smelled her sweet scent once more, and it made me grimace.<br /> Peach.<br /> She smells of peach.<br /> It was pleasant to the nose, but just knowing that it was coming from an omega made my stomach churn.<br /> I was about to head out of the cottage when she suddenly spoke.<br /> &quot;Weston, you&#039;re back?&quot; she said in a bubbly voice, very in contrast with how anxious she sounded a while ago.<br /> Weston? Who is that?<br /> &quot;You came right on time. I just finished making dinner.&quot;<br /> She walked over to where I was, and I frowned when I saw that she was still wearing her cloak.<br /> She chuckled and tried to hold onto my hand to lead me to the dining area, but I took a step back before our skin could make contact.<br /> She froze. &quot;Weston, Is there something wrong?&quot;<br /> I couldn&#039;t respond. The moment I would open my mouth to speak, I knew that she would know that I wasn&#039;t this &quot;Weston&quot; guy.<br /> So, I just opted to leave.<br /> However, the sound of my stomach grumbling made me stop in my tracks.<br /> I pursed my lips together and let out a deep breath.<br /> Talk about my luck.<br /> Her suspicion changed into that of amusement, and she walked over to the kitchen to set up the table.<br /> &quot;Come,&quot; she said. &quot;You should eat. I made your favorite today, and I also had some time to bake some desserts.&quot;<br /> I stood in my spot and hesitated to follow after her. However, there&#039;s no harm in having a free meal, right?<br /> I couldn&#039;t eat well back in the castle because the taste of the food were either flavorless or too flavorful.<br /> And besides, once we eat, she&#039;ll probably take her cloak off, right? That&#039;s another thing I could get. After seeing her face, I feel like I&#039;ll finally get over my fixation. The only reason why I&#039;m staying here right now is for the food and for her reveal.<br /> I sat down on the chair and looked at the simple meal on the table. It wasn&#039;t as fancy or extravagant as the ones served at the castle, but it still aroused my appetite.<br /> I took the spoon to scoop up some of the stew into my mouth. A moan left my lips as soon as the myriad of flavors exploded on my tongue.<br /> This tastes too good.<br /> And to think that an omega cooked this.<br /> She chuckled when she heard me vigorously digging in.<br /> &quot;Were you that hungry? You should have come back here sooner if you were. I already ate a snack a while ago, so I&#039;ll eat later on.&quot;<br /> I clicked my tongue. I thought I would finally be able to see her face.<br /> &quot;Why are you so quiet today?&quot; she asked. &quot;You&#039;re only like this when you&#039;re upset.&quot;<br /> I didn&#039;t respond and continued eating. Well, it&#039;s not like I had any other choice. After finishing this meal, I&#039;m going to go back to where our car is parked.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re still not talking, huh?&quot; she chuckled. &quot;Is it because of what happened back in the castle? I don&#039;t understand why you&#039;d be upset because of that. It&#039;s not like it&#039;s the first time that it has happened,&quot; she said.<br /> I continued listening to her as I ate.<br /> &quot;Queen Grace has never liked me, so it&#039;s expected that she talks that way. 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Frankly, I normally see these numbers in women ten or fifteen years your senior.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I murmur, not believing my ears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years. I’m only 30, I should have plenty of eggs left.<br /> <br /> “In terms of fertility, you have very little time left.” She continues. “If you want to conceive, you need to do so before your next cycle begins.”<br /> <br /> “My next cycle?” I repeat, my mouth hanging open in shock. I love kids more than anything, and though it might not be everyone’s ambition, I want nothing more than to be a mother.<br /> <br /> I have to get home and tell my boyfriend this news, and there’s not a moment to waste.<br /> <br /> I make it home in record time, bursting through the door and opening my mouth to call for Mike, but stopping dead in my tracks. As soon as I walk inside I see a pair of high heels and a handbag by the door – neither of which belong to me.<br /> <br /> I cock my ears towards the bedroom, and my stomach churns when I hear the unmistakable sound of moaning, accompanied by a steady thump thump thump, as the bed collides with the wall. Worse even than realizing that Mike is clearly in there with another woman, is realizing who he’s with. I know that handbag, and I know those shoes – they belong to my best friend, Kate. <br /> <br /> “Fuck, Ella is so stupid.” Mike laughs, “can you believe she actually expects me to have a baby with her?”<br /> <br /> Kate snorts, “she’s delusional. I don’t know how you put up with her for so long in the first place.”<br /> <br /> “If she wasn’t so beautiful I never would have given her the time of day.” Mike scoffs. “Thankfully daily doses of plan B kept her from ever conceiving.”<br /> <br /> “The morning after pill?” Kate asks, “how did you manage to give it to her without her realizing?”<br /> <br /> “I put it in her morning coffee.” Mike chortles, sounding far too proud of himself. <br /> <br /> My vision goes completely red as everything finally falls into place. Suddenly it’s clear why I’ve never been able to get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex multiple times a week for years. It’s even clear how I could have the eggs of a 45-year-old, if my despicable partner has been secretly feeding me emergency contraceptives every day – there’s no telling what other damage that might have done to my reproductive system. <br /> <br /> Before I can think better of it, I pull the smoke alarm on the wall, wanting to frighten and punish the pair in the bedroom so fiercely that I fear I might attack them when they emerge. Water immediately sprays down from the sprinkler system mounted to the ceiling as a shrill siren fills the air, and I hear Mike and Kate cry out in surprise. <br /> <br /> A few moments later they come rushing out of the bedroom, stopping in their tracks when they see me looming in the doorway. Mike’s eyes go comically wide, “What are you doing home so early?” The snake has the nerve to sound affronted that I surprised him, when he’s the one who’s been sneaking around behind my back for God knows how long. He seems to realize how suspicious it looks that he and Kate are standing there in their underwear and quickly adds, “Kate came to see me so we could plan a surprise for your birthday, but then we spilled coffee all over our clothes so we had to change.”<br /> <br /> Fire blazes in my veins, he must truly believe I’m an idiot if he expects me to buy such a feeble excuse. <br /> <br /> It’s a testament to their horrifically low opinion of me that they buy my act, and I vow to get my revenge one way or another. I can’t believe I wasted so many years – my best years – on this scumbag. And now he may have cost me my future too. As soon as the thought enters my head, I know I can’t afford to waste another moment on Mike, I have more important things to take care of. <br /> <br /> I make my excuses and rush across town for the second time that afternoon, running to the comforting arms of my surrogate sister, Cora. Not only did we grow up together in the orphanage, but she became an OBGYN and now works for the most exclusive sperm bank in the city. I’ve never gone to her before because I always imagined Mike and I would eventually conceive the natural way, but that clearly isn’t an option anymore. <br /> <br /> Even if I could find a man willing to have a baby with me in time, I’m not eager to trust anyone after Mike’s betrayal. I’m going to have to do this on my own, and I know Cora can help me. I don’t have much money, but I have enough savings to pay for the insemination, especially since I basically have one shot and one shot only. <br /> <br /> When I arrive, all my plans to lay out my situation for Cora clearly and concisely go out the window, because the moment I see my sister I fall to pieces. She hugs and kisses me until my tears subside, slowly extracting the story from me piece by piece. When she hears about Mike and Kate she swears up a storm, but that’s nothing compared to her reaction when I explain about my fertility. <br /> <br /> “That little shit! I’ll kill him!” She fumes, studying me with a worried expression. “Ella, if your doctor was right this means you only have one chance to conceive.”<br /> <br /> “I know.” I sniffle. “And if this is going to be my only baby, I don’t want to take any chances. I want the best donor we can find.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t you worry about that.” Cora assures me, “We’ve got donations from actors, models, scientists – it’s only the creme de la creme here.” She glances at the door and lowers her voice. “You didn’t hear it from me, but even Dominic Sinclair sent his samples here for testing.”<br /> <br /> “Dominic Sinclair? I repeat, “the billionaire?” I’ve seen the man around town, but we don’t exactly run in the same circles. He lives in the same neighborhood as my wealthy employer and often says hello to the children I nanny, but he’s always surrounded by bodyguards and is so intimidating I get goosebumps just thinking about him. <br /> <br /> “Oh my god!.” Cora slaps her hand over her mouth. “I wasn’t supposed to tell you that! I don’t know what I was thinking. Apparently he’s no stranger to fertility issues himself, and he trusted us to handle his swimmers over every other lab in the country. I’ve got his sperm in the other room at this very moment.” She frets, “But Ella you can’t tell anyone, you have to promise me.”<br /> <br /> “Of course!” I agree immediately. “I know how important confidentiality is here.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you,” Cora breathes. “Now, I’m going to give you a dossier of our clients so you can pick a donor, and once you’ve chosen we’ll get you knocked up before you can even blink.” <br /> <br /> It’s not an easy decision, but eventually I choose a handsome surgeon whose photo practically makes me swoon. Cora leaves the room only long enough to prepare the sample, and though she looks a bit flustered when she returns, she quickly and professionally completes the insemination, holding my hand when the procedure is finished. “It’s all take care of now, Ella.” She promises, “You can come back in ten days to see if it worked.”<br /> <br /> Ten days. I think dazedly. Ten days to decide my entire future.<br /> <br /> If only I’d known that by the time those ten days were up, my future would no longer belong to me – but to Dominic Sinclair himself. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 - Be Fired<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Six days to go. I think, staring at the date circled on my calendar. Six days until I find out if my dreams are finally going to come true… or if I have to figure out an entirely different plan for my life. <br /> <br /> I’ve thought about nothing else since Cora inseminated me last week, I’m so anxious to find out if I’m pregnant I haven’t even begun to process Mike’s betrayal. <br /> <br /> I’m trying to keep a level head, yet I can’t help but imagine my future with this new baby. Try as I might, I catch myself daydreaming about it constantly. I even find myself humming as I get ready for work in the morning. <br /> <br /> When I arrive at my employer’s estate in the most exclusive neighborhood in Moon Valley – which basically makes it the most exclusive neighborhood in the world, since Moon Valley is one of the most expensive cities on the planet – I’m immediately greeted by two little voices shouting my name in excitement. “Ella!”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, 3-year-old Millie is hugging my legs while her older brother, Jake, wraps his arms around my middle. “Good morning love puddles!” I exclaim, returning their hugs. “Are you ready for the museum?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah!” They cheer, racing out the door without even stopping to put on coats. It takes a bit of wrangling to get them back inside and bundled up for the cold winter day, but before long we set out into the snow.<br /> <br /> Jake races ahead of Millie and I, impatient to get to the science museum and not seeming to notice that his sister’s tiny legs simply don’t move that fast. Chuckling, I lift Millie into my arms and settle her on my hip. “Goodness, you’re getting too big for this, munchkin.”<br /> <br /> “Nuh-uh,” Millie grins, “You’re justs too little.” <br /> <br /> She might have a point. At five foot one, I don’t exactly have the kind of build suited to heavy lifting. I’m in great shape, but I’ve never been particularly strong. “Smarty pants.” I tease, laughing with the little girl. <br /> <br /> When I look back towards Jake, I realize he’s stopped a few feet ahead of us. My heart skips a beat when I realize why. We’re in front of the Sinclair mansion, and its owner is currently standing in the middle of the sidewalk, his gaze searing me like a firebrand as I approach with Millie. Dominic Sinclair is just about the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, but he’s also one of the most terrifying. <br /> <br /> With dark hair and piercing green eyes, chiseled features and a body so muscular I could swoon, it doesn’t seem fair he gets to look so good and also be so rich. If I didn’t know better I might think it was his wealth or imposing height that makes him so intimidating, after all he’s at least six foot four, which means he towers over me and everyone else around him. However it’s neither of those things, there’s simply an indefinable quality about the man that I can’t put my finger on, one which screams danger. He gives off this energy that’s so raw and animalistic one forgets there’s anyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> Taking a steadying breath, I close the distance between us so Millie can say hello. When she greets him, Dominic drags his attention from me and offers her a smile so genuine that it tugs at my heartstrings. As I watch him talk to my two young charges, I remember what Cora told me about his infertility struggles. He clearly loves children, and I feel a wave of empathy for him. If anyone knows what it’s like to yearn for a family of their own, it’s me. <br /> <br /> Jake is currently showing Dominic his new toy airplane, pulling the matchbox model from his pocket and demonstrating how far it can fly. With a great heave, he sends the toy gliding through the air, only to land in the middle of the street. Before any of us can say a word, Jake races after it, right into the busy road.<br /> <br /> “Jake no, be careful!” I cry, watching him dart out into the path of an oncoming car but feeling frozen by my fear. Before I can contemplate putting Millie down to go after him, a blur of movement whirrs past my vision. I’ve never seen anyone move so fast in my life. Dominic became little more than a hazy outline of himself, chasing after Jake and pulling him out of the way just before the car slams into them. The vehicle’s tires are still screeching when Dominic sets Jake down beside me, his expression suddenly very stern. <br /> <br /> “That was very dangerous.” He scolds gently. “You should never go into the street without looking both ways first.”<br /> <br /> Jake hangs his head. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want my plane to get runned over.” <br /> <br /> “You are a million times more important than a toy.” Dominic tells him firmly, “and you scared your nanny half to death.”<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Ella.” Jake sniffles, looking up at me with wide eyes. <br /> <br /> “I know sweetheart, just don’t ever do that again.” I breathe, cuddling him against my side. “Thank you so much.” I say to Dominic, feeling more grateful than I can express. “I have no idea how you moved so fast! It was like something out of a superhero film.”<br /> <br /> “Must have been the adrenaline.” Dominic shrugs, giving Millie another smile before taking his leave. “Enjoy the rest of your day, and stay out of the road young man!”<br /> <br /> “Yes sir!” Jake calls after him, pocketing his airplane. “I really am sorry.” He adds to me. <br /> <br /> “It’s forgotten.” I tell him softly, though I take his hand so that he can’t run off again. <br /> <br /> “It all happened so fast.” I tell Cora later that night. “I mean the more I think about it, the more amazing it seems. One moment he was there, and the next he was gone. It was like magic.”<br /> <br /> “Thank goodness Jake is alright.” She replies, but rather than looking relieved, her face is twisted into a deep grimace.<br /> <br /> Studying my sister’s expression, I realize her grim demeanor is not just about Jake’s near miss. Something else is wrong, and I actually feel guilty for not noticing sooner. “Is everything okay?”<br /> <br /> Cora frowns, “Not really. But you’ve got so much going on right now, it’s not important.”<br /> <br /> “Cora, don’t be ridiculous.” I admonish. “What’s going on?”<br /> <br /> “Well, speaking of Dominic Sinclair,” She begins cryptically, “you know that sperm he sent to us for testing?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” I confirm, wondering where on earth this was going. <br /> <br /> “It’s gone missing… and I’m the last person who saw it, not to mention it was in my custody.” She explains, her voice becoming thick with emotion. “Ella, I think… I think I’m going to be fired. And if there’s an investigation I could lose my medical license.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I exclaim. “What do you mean it’s missing? A vial of sperm can’t just get up and walk away.”<br /> <br /> “I know, I think someone had to steal it, but there’s no way of knowing who’s responsible. And it looks like I’m going to have to take the blame.” She shares, her eyes shining with tears. <br /> <br /> “Cora, I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this sooner!” I lament, “They can’t fire you, it isn’t fair.”<br /> <br /> “You don’t understand, Dominic is one of our biggest donors.” Cora explains. “And he’s furious, he basically wants my head on a platter.”<br /> <br /> A week ago I might have believed there was no hope for Cora, but seeing how kind and understanding Dominic was with the kids today makes me wonder if he could really be so heartless. Surely if he understood that Cora would never be so irresponsible he’d show some leniency? I have to try and help her, I would do anything for my sister – even begging a ruthless billionaire for mercy.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 - Request<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Three days to go.<br /> <br /> I repeat these words to myself as I walk down the street, still preoccupied with my possible pregnancy, even as I prepare to go to bat for my sister. In some ways it&#039;s a coping mechanism: I’m about to beg Dominic Sinclair to save Cora’s job, and I need a comforting thought to help me get through this. <br /> <br /> His bodyguards see me first, and I can see their mouths moving as they watch me move closer, no doubt notifying him of my presence. Approaching nervously behind Dominic, I wonder for the hundredth time if this is a mistake. Who am I to ask a favor from one of the most powerful men on the planet? Shaking myself, I tell the little voice in the back of my mind to shut up – this is for Cora. I might not be brave for myself, but I can be brave for her. <br /> <br /> “Mr. Sinclair?” I ask hesitantly, feeling my heart pound violently against my ribcage. <br /> <br /> He turns around and gazes imperiously down at me. “Yes?”<br /> <br /> “I’m Ella Reina, I nanny for Jake and Millie Graves.” I begin, gnawing on my lower lip. <br /> <br /> His dark eyes catch on my mouth, and suddenly I feel like a frightened rabbit in front of a hungry wolf. “I know who you are, Ella.” The sound of my name on his lips sends a shiver down my spine. He speaks the familiar syllables with so much purpose, as if they truly mean something to him.<br /> <br /> “Oh… well, I don’t mean to be impertinent, but I’m friends with Dr Cora Daniels…”As soon as I say her name, his expression closes off, and some unidentified emotion flashes in his eyes. <br /> <br /> “She told me she’s in trouble at work, and I know you’re one of the bank’s donors.” I improvise. “I don’t know what Cora is being accused of, but I’m sure she’s innocent. She takes her job incredibly seriously, and she would never do anything to risk her career.”<br /> <br /> “And what do you expect me to do about it?” Dominic asks ominously. I can tell he doesn’t believe my weak story, his body language has changed completely, and I can feel his rising anger vibrating in the air around us. <br /> <br /> “I just thought… I hoped that if you had any sway there, you might be able to put in a good word for her.” I finish, feeling color flood my cheeks. I’m both ashamed of myself for such a feeble attempt, but unsure how else to handle such a delicate topic. The last thing I want is to get Cora in even more trouble than before. <br /> <br /> Dominic’s jaw ticks as he watches me, and the voice in the back of my head urges me to run for it. “From what I’ve heard, your friend made a very serious mistake, and the consequences have been more than appropriate. The best thing she can do now is take responsibility for her mistakes, not sending you to do her dirty work for her.”<br /> <br /> “I – she didn’t, she doesn’t even know I’m here! I swear.” I plead. <br /> <br /> “I’ve said all I’m going to say on this matter.” Dominic declares, turning away from me and striding into his house. The door slams shut behind him, and I’m left with his various bodyguards. <br /> <br /> “You need to leave now, miss.” One of the men announces sharply. <br /> <br /> “I can’t.” I moan, “he has to understand, she’s going to lose everything!” <br /> <br /> “We’re not going to ask you again.” A second guard growls, a clear threat in his words. <br /> <br /> “Please, she’s innocent.” I beg, “you have to –” before I can say anything more, the men grab me by the arms and begin trying to lead me off the property. Feeling truly desperate, I dig in my heels, deciding that my dignity is worth Cora’s entire future. “I’m begging you, if I could just talk to Mr. Sinclair.” <br /> <br /> “You’ve already talked to him.” The first guard grumbles, “and frankly you’re lucky he was as generous to you as he was. Your friend clearly told you things she shouldn’t.”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, they’ve thrown me off the property and onto the sidewalk so forcefully that I lose my balance, tumbling to the ground as tears spark in my eyes. The iron gates slam shut behind me, and I have no choice but to slink off before I can embarrass myself further. <br /> <br /> Of course, this was only the beginning of my misfortune. When I arrived at work the next day, I found that my keys no longer fit the locks on the front door. I knocked, overwhelmed with confusion, and a few minutes later the door swung open to reveal Jake and Millie’s furious mother. <br /> <br /> “My keys aren’t working.” I tell her, wondering why she’s glaring at me so fiercely.<br /> <br /> “They’re not meant to.” She answers coldly, “as of yesterday afternoon, your services were no longer required.”<br /> <br /> “I… you’re firing me?” I squeak, not believing my ears. “Why?”<br /> <br /> “We got a call from the neighbors.” She explains haughtily, “apparently you let Jake run into the road the other day where he was almost hit by a car! And then yesterday you were seen making a fool of yourself at Dominic Sinclair’s home – they said his bodyguards had to drag you off the grounds like a common criminal.”<br /> <br /> “That isn’t fair, that isn’t what happened!” I plead. “Jake through his toy into the road and ran after it, I didn’t let it happen, and what happened with Mr. Sinclair was a misunderstanding.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t want to hear it.” She hisses. “Now leave before I call the police.”<br /> <br /> “Please, can’t I at least say goodbye to the kids?” I request, praying she’ll grant me this one kindness.<br /> <br /> “I’m dialing.” She tells me simply, pulling her cell phone from her pocket. <br /> <br /> “No!” I raise my palms in supplication, “It’s okay, I’ll go.”<br /> <br /> For the second time this week, I find myself shamefully retreating through this opulent neighborhood with tears streaming down my face. What hurts even worse than losing my job is the fact I didn&#039;t get to explain the situation to Jake and Millie, or see them one last time. I’m sure their mother will tell them horrible things about me, despite the fact that I’ve been lovingly raising for them for the last two years.<br /> <br /> I know Dominic Sinclair is responsible for this. I don’t believe my ex-boss’s story about the neighbors for one moment. He clearly wanted to punish me, just like he’s having Cora punished. A rush of fury takes hold of me, and suddenly I wish I could punish him somehow. It’s not like me to be so vindictive, but right now it truly feels like my entire life is falling apart, and it’s partly his fault. <br /> <br /> I spent all my money on the insemination, and without a job I have almost nothing. How am I ever going to afford to have a baby now? I guarantee I’m not going to get a good reference from Jake and Millie’s mother. <br /> <br /> As if things weren’t already bad enough, when I return home I find a stack of bills in the mailbox and I don’t even recognize half the senders. I open them one by one, feeling my confusion and disbelief grow by the minute.<br /> <br /> As I look at the stores on the breakdown of charges, my suspicion grows: they’re all Mike’s favorite places. Is it possible he did this behind my back? That he’s been hiding the bills from me for months… or years? I know he’ll deny it if I confront him, which leaves me only one option. <br /> <br /> I have to call Kate. My former best friend might have betrayed me completely with her affair, but if anyone knows what Mike has been up to, it’s her. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4 - Desperation<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> My hands are shaking as I dial Kate’s number. Have I ever been this angry? If I have I certainly can’t remember it now.<br /> <br /> “Hello?” Kate answers almost immediately, using a sickly sweet tone that screams of fakeness. <br /> <br /> “Kate?” I state bluntly. “Are you with Mike right now?”<br /> <br /> There’s a pregnant pause on the other end of the line, before she weakly responds, “What? Of course not.” <br /> <br /> “Come off it Kate, do you really think I don&#039;t know about your shit?” I demand. “I’m not a complete idiot.”<br /> <br /> “Ella listen–” She begins, obviously gearing up to give me some sort of excuse. <br /> <br /> “No, I don’t even care about your little affair anymore – but I need to talk to him right now.” I declare fiercely. <br /> <br /> There’s another pause, and then Kate’s voice drops its innocent tone. “You don’t care?” She repeats, sounding truly shocked. “ You know I’m already pregnant?” <br /> <br /> I wasn’t prepared for that particular piece of news. I clench my hands into fists, feeling so furious I think I might actually break the phone with my tight grip, “And what, you think that’s some sort of victory?” I bite. <br /> <br /> “Does he know you’re pregnant?” I ask sharply, “because a man who’s so afraid of responsibility that he’d poison me for years is probably willing to do it to anyone.”<br /> <br /> “Well no, but he loves me, he would never –” She tried to explain. <br /> <br /> “He loved me too once.” I cut her off. “At least he said he did. It’s amazing how charming he can be, considering what a bastard he truly is. How do you think he’s going to support you and your child? He doesn’t even have a job.”<br /> <br /> “Of course he does!” She objects, “He just didn’t tell you about it because he didn’t want you to bleed him dry. He’s a stock broker.”<br /> <br /> “Oh Kate,” I sigh, “Poor, gullible, stupid Kate. He’s as much a stock broker as I am a wizard.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t talk to me like that! He’s got money, he lavishes it on me all the time!” She insists.<br /> <br /> “With fraudulent credit cards he took out in my name!” I shout, losing my temper completely.<br /> <br /> “What?” She squeaks. <br /> <br /> “That’s right. I’ve only just found out – he’s completely bankrupted me. I’m calling the police and if I were you, I’d check your own credit rating immediately, because I’d be willing to be you’re next.” I snap.<br /> <br /> “No,” she repeats weakly, “you’re wrong, it’s different with me.”<br /> <br /> My voice is getting thick with emotion now, but I can’t help it. “And frankly I don’t really care what happens to you Kate, but if you’re really pregnant then your baby deserves better than to be raised in a homeless shelter, and that’s exactly where Mike will land you.”<br /> <br /> I hang up before I start crying, not giving her a chance to respond. Why did I buy his lies about looking for work for so long? He crushed me little by little, all the while pretending to be so nice, and I let it happen. <br /> <br /> Never again. I decide. I won’t ever let myself be fooled that way again. <br /> <br /> I still want to get my revenge on Mike, but first I’ve got to try and salvage what’s left of my life. I have to go to the police and see if I can resolve these financial issues… I can’t have a baby if I’m bankrupt, and I can only pray the police will help. <br /> <br /> ________________________<br /> <br /> “I’m very sorry Miss. Reina, but if your ex-partner has left the area, there’s not much we can do about this.” The police officer breaks this news to me about as gently as he might smash an ant beneath his boot. “I’ll give you the police report to send to the credit card company, but that’s the most help you’re going to get from us.”<br /> <br /> Anger fills me to the brim. I guarantee he’d never treat my case with so little consideration or respect if I wasn’t an impoverished nanny. If I was a wealthy man like Dominic Sinclair, he’d be fawning at my feet, offering to go to any lengths to solve my problems. I storm out of the station before I can lose my temper and verbally assault the man, immediately calling the credit card companies. <br /> <br /> One by one they crush my hopes, telling me in no uncertain terms that unless a culprit is arrested in my case, I’ll be held responsible for the charges. <br /> <br /> As I hang up on the final call, I can feel the earth crumbling beneath my feet. How did it come to this? I literally have nothing. No one will hire me without a recommendation from my previous employer, which means I won’t be able to pay rent or keep food on the table. Normally I might turn to Cora in such a time, but I can’t burden her with this when she’s in the same boat. <br /> <br /> Tomorrow I’ll finally find out whether or not I’m pregnant, and up until now the strange sensation I’ve been experiencing the last few days has been a comfort and source of hope. I don’t know how to explain it: it’s as if I’m suddenly different somehow – even though I can’t see any changes, I just have this intense knowing that I’m no longer the same woman I was a week ago. <br /> <br /> I thought it was a sign the insemination worked, but now I’m praying that it’s my imagination going overboard. <br /> <br /> At first I try to distract myself, turning on the TV and freezing when I see Dominic Sinclair on the news talking about all his good will initiatives in the community. “When our work is finished, the Moon Valley children’s home will be a place of love and community, motivated to find the best homes for every child in need. Our initiative not only ensures that the permanent residents in the home have the best possible conditions, but that there is continuous follow up with children placed with adoptive families to ensure they thrive in their new homes.”<br /> <br /> So much for the supposed philanthropist, I think bitterly. Turning a blind eye to the lives he’s selfishly ruining all the while pretending to be a friend of the downtrodden. A week ago I might have been touched by such a broadcast. I grew up in an orphanage just like the one he’s describing, and I know just how terrible the conditions can be. Now however, I see nothing but his hypocrisy. Cora was an orphan too, she didn’t do anything wrong – where is his compassion for her? Clearly it’s only for the TV cameras. It’s a shame. He’s very convincing… then again, so was Mike. <br /> <br /> Of course Mike was never as handsome as Dominic Sinclair, nor did he ever have his charisma or imposing presence. I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone like him. Even while he was refusing to help me, scolding me and having me thrown out the door, part of me was still taken in by his handsome features and pure magnetism. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself, I turn the TV off. What the hell is wrong with me? The man is a heartless billionaire and I’m still sitting here mooning over him like a silly schoolgirl. <br /> <br /> I end up going to bed early, trying not to think about tomorrow. Of course, I still lie awake late into the night – I know what it means to grow up an orphan, and I can’t countenance bringing a child into the world just to abandon it to that bleak existence. The more my life unravels, the more stark my options become. <br /> <br /> If I am pregnant… Am I going to abort the child? Even though it’s what I’ve wanted my entire life!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 - Pregnancy Test<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> “No, I understand.” I murmur into the phone. “Thanks for listening at least.”<br /> <br /> I wearily hang up the line, burying my head in my hands. I spent all morning calling in every favor and loan I possibly could, throwing my dignity right out the window to beg my friends and acquaintances in my time of need. <br /> <br /> I’ve never thought of myself as a proud woman, but begging this way was more of a challenge than I could have imagined. <br /> <br /> I only wish I could help Cora as well as myself. She’s still waiting to hear if she’ll be fired, and while she’s not supposed to be handling any samples, she got permission to do my tests this afternoon. After all, I’ve already been inseminated, so her supervisor didn’t see any risk of further negligence.<br /> <br /> Still, I’m far from excited when I walk through the front doors of the sperm bank. Ten days ago I was heartsore but optimistic for the future, yearning for a baby more than anything else in the world. Now I’m dreading the exam. <br /> <br /> However my trepidation soon gives way to surprise, because as soon as I enter the facility I have the strangest feeling that Dominic Sinclair is near. It takes me a while to actually find him, behind closed doors with Cora’s bosses in a luxurious, glass-walled conference room, but I don’t have the faintest idea how I knew he was present. I also don’t understand why I feel drawn to him: after all, he’s ruined both my sister’s and my own life. I shouldn’t be excited to see him. <br /> <br /> It was dumb luck that I stumbled across his path, the conference room is on the way to Cora’s office, but I find myself stopping to observe the meeting inside. I’m struck speechless when I lay eyes on him. Is it possible that he’s gotten more attractive since the last time I saw him? It was already unfair that somebody that powerful and intelligent could be so handsome, but now it truly just feels like being kicked while I’m down. The bastard has a heart of stone, and still the universe has rained endless gifts upon him while people like Cora and I have nothing. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself out of my trance, I continue down the hall, though I feel the weight of dark eyes on my back as I retreat. Cora has clearly been crying when I arrive. Her eyes are red and her cheeks splotchy, though she tries to hide it. <br /> <br /> “Hey.” I greet her gently, wrapping her up in a hug. She leans into me, squeezing tight and lingering far longer than she usually would. “Is there any news?”<br /> <br /> “Sinclair is in there finalizing it all now. I’m going to be given formal termination notice this afternoon.” She shares, sniffling slightly. <br /> <br /> “I’m so sorry, honey.” I croon, rubbing her back. <br /> <br /> “It’s okay.” She lies, pulling away. “How are you hanging in there?”<br /> <br /> “Not very well.” I confess. “I’m sort of dreading this, to be honest.”<br /> <br /> “It’s amazing how fast things can change, huh?” She asks, looking as though she might burst into tears. “I mean, what are we going to do, Elle?” <br /> <br /> “Well figure it out.” I promise. “We’ve been in tight spots before.” I remind her, “remember the summer we slept in boxes on the street after we ran away from the orphanage?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” She nods with a sad smile. “But it’s winter now, I don’t think we’ll last long in the elements. And you weren’t pregnant then.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah well, if I’m pregnant now….” I can’t look her in the eyes as I say this, “I don’t think I’m going to stay that way.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Cora exclaims, looking horrified. “But this is your only chance! And we aren’t completely hopeless, you’ve got time to try to figure out a plan B.”<br /> <br /> That phrase alone reminds me of Mike, and I realize I haven’t shared my latest news with Cora. “I can’t afford a baby even if I do find a job. I’m going to be paying off my debts for years to come.” I share, filling her in on the details of Mike and Kate’s latest betrayal. <br /> <br /> “I can’t believe this!” She bursts out when I’m finished. “It just isn’t fair, Ella! I mean, I thought we paid our dues, I thought we were done with suffering. After everything we’ve been through, we deserve a better future than this! You deserve to be a mom – no one loves children more than you do.”<br /> <br /> “And you deserve to be a doctor.” I reply. “You worked so hard.”<br /> <br /> “I still don’t think you should give up yet.” She frowns. “You can terminate the pregnancy up until the end of the first trimester. It would be a tragedy if you aborted it, then pulled off a miracle and it turned out you could have kept it. Don’t take that risk. Keep the baby until the very last moment.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t think miracles happen to people like me.” I remark softly. “Besides that seems kind of like it’s own form of torture – the longer I carry the baby the more attached I’m going to get. I don’t want this to hurt any worse than it has to.”<br /> <br /> “It’s going to hurt no matter what.” Cora reasons, “You ought to give yourself a chance – keep the door open. Don’t give up hope completely.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s just find out if I have to make that decision in the first place.” I state, changing the subject. “I may not even be pregnant.” Yet even as I say it, I can feel in my heart that I am. <br /> <br /> “Okay.” Cora agrees, pulling a sterile cup wrapped in plastic from one of her cabinets. “You know what to do.”<br /> <br /> I take the cup and quickly duck into the bathroom to provide a urine sample, returning it to her almost immediately. I pace back and forth across the office as Cora runs the tests. “Well?” I press, seeing the results pop up on her computer screen. <br /> <br /> She offers me a sad smile. “Congratulations little sister, you’re going to have a baby.”<br /> <br /> I told myself that I wouldn’t fall to pieces no matter the results, but as soon as the words are out of her mouth I’m crying. I’ve been waiting to hear those words for years and was beginning to think I never would. It’s both unimaginable joy, and unimaginable pain. I never knew my heart could hold such conflicting emotions at the same time, let alone in such extremes. “Really?”<br /> <br /> “Really.” Cora confirms, hugging me. “Come on, let’s do an ultrasound. You can hear the heartbeat.”<br /> <br /> “Isn’t it too early?” I squeak. <br /> <br /> “Just one of the benefits of being at the finest lab in the country.” Cora quips, the words bittersweet on her tongue. “Our technology is years ahead of what’s available in public hospitals.”<br /> <br /> Climbing onto the raised exam table, I lay back and lift my top, not bothering to change into a gown or cover my clothes with a sheet, I simply expose my flat belly as Cora wheels in an ultrasound on a cart. Within minutes the machine is emitting a strange whoosh woosh woosh, and Cora squirts a dollop of jelly on my tummy. She pressed the wand to my skin, and before long a tiny heartbeat sounds – making me cry all over again.<br /> <br /> However Cora is frowning deeply. “This is so strange, the baby seems awfully large, but we tested you at your last visit to be sure you weren’t already pregnant.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?” I ask anxiously. “Is the father just a big guy?”<br /> <br /> “I don’t just mean size – I mean development.” Cora purses her lips and furrows her brows as she studies the images, suddenly looking very worried. She’s whispering now, speaking to herself more than to me. “It doesn’t look human… but that can’t be… it’s not possible.”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about?” I inquire, “How can you tell? Isn’t it just a tiny blob?”<br /> <br /> “As I said, our tech is state of the art. It doesn’t just highlight shapes - it analyzes the molecular structure.” Before she can say another word, the door bursts open, startling us both. 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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. 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can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn&#039;t just a vacation, it&#039;s more of a temporary staycation.<br /> &quot;Can I help you, ma&#039;am?&quot;<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> &quot;Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?&quot;<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I&#039;ve lost my qmind.<br /> &quot;Ma&#039;am...this is an airport, it&#039;s not a casino&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;I know that, sir, I&#039;m just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I&#039;m stuck on where to go&quot;<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> &quot;Let me guess, you&#039;re running away from a boy?&quot;<br /> &quot;Got it in one&quot;<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> Grown men who are mature don&#039;t do what he did.<br /> &quot;You really shouldn&#039;t let a man run you out of your own home, honey because the moment you give a man that type of power and control, it&#039;s hard to get it back&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, it&#039;s kind of hard to stay here when my fiance screwed my brother behind my back&quot;<br /> I say angrily while smiling a sad and pained smile as the guy behind the desk gasps dramatically and clutches at his invisible pearls.<br /> &quot;Oh my&quot;<br /> He says as he straightens his jacket and looks at me with a shocked and sympathetic expression.<br /> &quot;Well, if I can make a suggestion...London is always beautiful at this time of year&quot;<br /> London.<br /> I think to myself as I smile a real and genuine smile.<br /> This is the first time in four whole weeks that I&#039;ve smiled like this.<br /> I&#039;ve always wanted to visit London, England but for some reason, it just never happened.<br /> &quot;The UK has also got a lot of historical and cultural spots if you&#039;re interested in that type of stuff, not to mention their nightlife is lit&quot;<br /> He says the last bit while doing a little twerk before quickly getting himself together and looking around to see if anyone had seen him do it.<br /> &quot;Sorry ma&#039;am, that wasn&#039;t professional at all&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t worry about it&quot;<br /> I said while chuckling.<br /> &quot;It looks like I&#039;m going to London then, when does the next flight leave?&quot;<br /> &quot;In twenty minutes, ma&#039;am&quot;<br /> &quot;Great, book me a seat please, oh and make sure it&#039;s one way&quot;<br /> I say and the guy looks up at me with sympathetic eyes.<br /> He then arranges my ticket for me and books me on the next flight to London.<br /> I was so excited but I was also feeling really nervous as well, especially when I was handed my ticket and I was told what gate I had to go to.<br /> The reason why I felt this way is because this meant it was real, I was really leaving not just New York but also America, my home and right now with how I&#039;m feeling, it&#039;s going to be for good.<br /> I thank the worker who wishes me good luck as I head towards my gate and take a seat letting out a sigh as I did.<br /> The past four weeks have been super freaking crazy and stressful for me and I just can&#039;t wait to get away for a little while so that I can get over recent events, get myself together and work on myself mentally.<br /> I take a sip of my water as my mind drifts back to four weeks ago when all of this mess started.<br /> My fiance Dylan Tate and I were hosting our engagement party at the Ritz Carlton and it was supposed to be the party of the century.<br /> The Carpenter, Black and Tate families are the top three most powerful, influential and richest families in New York&#039;s elite and the fact that two of these families were joining together through marriage was a big freaking deal but I didn&#039;t care about any of that.<br /> I loved Dylan and I had loved him ever since I first set my eyes on him when I was sixteen, we were childhood sweethearts and had dated each other ever since our high school days.<br /> He&#039;s the love of my life, the man of my dreams, so when he proposed to me in Bali, the answer was a given and I couldn&#039;t have been any happier but then my whole world came crashing down the night of my engagement party, the night that was supposed to be one of the best nights of my life turned into pure hell.<br /> What happened was, Dylan had gone AWOL right before we were supposed to make the official announcement, so I went looking for him but I wasn&#039;t expecting to see what I saw when I finally found him.<br /> I found Dylan in our hotel room with my brother Luca and both had nothing on.<br /> I can&#039;t even begin to describe to you how painful it was to see the love of my life and my beloved older brother who I love so freaking much entangled the way that they were.<br /> I was so heartbroken and devastated that I didn&#039;t even stay to hear their sorry excuses.<br /> I quickly left the room and the hotel altogether because honestly, there&#039;s nothing they could say or even do that would be good enough for me to accept or even forgive.<br /> After I left the hotel, I went to a nearby bar where I drank all of my pain and sorrows away.<br /> I ended up getting so freaking drunk that I found myself in a hotel room losing my innocence to some strange guy or at least that&#039;s what I thought at the time.<br /> When I woke up the next morning, I realised the guy who I had been intimate with and gave my precious flower to was none other than New York&#039;s most eligible bachelor Logan Black who is also the best friend of my eldest brother Justin.<br /> I was in so much shock and I couldn&#039;t believe I had been with Logan.<br /> I instantly freaked out and panicked because I didn&#039;t know how Logan was going to react when he woke up and realised he&#039;d had been with me, the girl he had always seen as his younger sister and I really didn&#039;t wanna to stay to find out, so I quickly got dressed and left the hotel room.<br /> I then went home where of course, I found out I was the villain of my story because I had left my engagement party without a word and had shown up the next morning literally doing the walk of shame.<br /> My parents questioned me about where I had been? who I had been with? why did I leave? how could I embarrass the Carpenter and Tate familys the way that I did? you know all that blah, blah, blah BS.<br /> Of course, Luca and Dylan didn&#039;t say anything and they were only too happy to throw me to the wolves which broke my heart even further because they were supposed to love me, yet they didn&#039;t care and they stood there allowing me to take the brunt of the blame for last night when it was all their fault.<br /> Anyway, I took all of the abuse and all hell broke loose when I told them that the wedding was off and I didn&#039;t want to marry Dylan anymore which angered my parents, more specifically my dad who hit me for the first time in my life and he demanded or I should say he commanded me to still go through with the wedding.<br /> Even that fake piece of trash Dylan acted like a love-sick victim and begged me not to cancel the wedding and even had the nerve to say he&#039;d forgive me, you know ME for MY indiscretions, the cheeky man but I refused to budge even despite my dad&#039;s determination for it to still go ahead.<br /> I didn&#039;t wanna fight them anymore, so I let them all think they had won, so while everyone was planning the wedding of the century, I was making plans of my own to leave and get away.<br /> I really didn&#039;t want to leave because at the end of the day, my family are still my family and I love them so much but I knew I could never forgive them, especially Luca.<br /> Luca was my best friend growing up and I was the closest to him out of all of my brothers which is why this is so devastating to me.<br /> It&#039;s also the reason why I stopped myself from publically dragging Luca and Dylan out of the closet and outing them to the world so that everyone would know I wasn&#039;t the big, bad wolf in this story because deep down inside of me, I still do love them both and I don&#039;t want to hurt either of them.<br /> There&#039;s also another reason why I&#039;m leaving or I should say this was the final nail in the coffin if you will and that reason is because I&#039;m pregnant with Logan&#039;s baby.<br /> I knew my parents would flip their lids when they found out and they&#039;d either assume Dylan is the father and would use my baby to make the wedding happen sooner or they&#039;d wanna know who the real father is and if they learned Logan is the father then they&#039;d force me to marry him to save face.<br /> I didn&#039;t want either of those options, I didn&#039;t want Dylan and I didn&#039;t want Logan, I just wanted me and my baby, so I packed a bag and grabbed as much cash as I could because I didn&#039;t wanna take any cards with me in case they tried to track me down and I headed straight for JFK airport hoping to start a new life.<br /> I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the boarding call for my flight.<br /> I let out a breath and smiled as I thought to myself this is it whilst placing a hand on my stomach.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s just you and me from now on my little angel&quot;<br /> I take a final deep breath in and slowly release it before standing up and grabbing my bags.<br /> I then head towards my gate and my new life in London, England.<br /> Six Years Later...<br /> <br /> &quot;KIDS!!, BREAKFAST IS READY!!&quot;<br /> &quot;OK, MUM!!&quot;<br /> I plate up mine and the kid&#039;s breakfasts and place them on the table along with four cups of orange juice and a cup of coffee for myself.<br /> I was grabbing a few condiments for the table when my three babies came barrelling into the room with my youngest son Dayton looking like he was going to a Marvel or DC convention.<br /> &quot;Dayton baby, I thought I told you all to get ready for school?&quot;<br /> &quot;You did and I did&quot;<br /> He said cheekily and I rolled my eyes.<br /> &quot;Son, you can&#039;t wear your Batman mask and cape to school&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not? I look cool&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;Yes I know you do, son but you can&#039;t just wear it&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s the rules, Dayton, we have to wear our school uniforms and nothing else&quot;<br /> My one and only baby girl says before taking a sip of her drink.<br /> &quot;But Elijah gets to wear his Spiderman costume every day, mum&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s because Elijah is autistic, baby and the school are trying to make his school life a little bit easier and make it as comfortable as possible for him&quot;<br /> I tell him for the umpteenth time and he drops his head in defeat.<br /> &quot;Ok, fine...can I wear it after school?&quot;<br /> He asks and I smile.<br /> &quot;Of course, you can&quot;<br /> I bend down and give him a kiss.<br /> &quot;Now come and eat your breakfast before it gets all cold and soggy&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok, mum&quot;<br /> Dayton and I take our seats and my eldest baby, my firstborn Logan couldn&#039;t resist making a comment about his brother&#039;s attire.<br /> &quot;You look like a nerd, Dayton&quot;<br /> &quot;Says the one who is reading a chemistry book at the breakfast table&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s biology actually and it doesn&#039;t hurt to want to warm your brain up before school&quot;<br /> &quot;That makes no sense at all&quot;<br /> Dayton says while rolling his eyes.<br /> &quot;Actually it does, Dayton, it&#039;s just like when you go to the gym, you warm up first, right? Logan reading a book before school is like a warm-up for him to go and learn&quot;<br /> Why did that make so much sense?.<br /> I mean, don&#039;t get me wrong, my babies are smart, actually, they&#039;re super smart, so it shouldn&#039;t be surprising or shocking to me that they&#039;d say something clever but it is every single time.<br /> &quot;Ok guys, knock it off and eat, please&quot;<br /> We all eat our food and I couldn&#039;t keep my eyes off my three bundles of joy as we ate.<br /> It was one of the biggest shocks of my life when I found out I was expecting triplets and I near fainted in the doctor&#039;s office, especially when my mind started going into overdrive about things like giving birth but thankfully the pregnancy and the birth went better than I expected because I had my best friend Carmella there with me and she&#039;s been there for me ever since.<br /> My kids are my entire life and have been ever since I left New York six years ago.<br /> I&#039;ve got two handsome boys and a beautiful little girl who have all just turned five years old and they&#039;re the lights of my life.<br /> My eldest son is Logan David Junior, yes I named him after his biological father and his paternal grandfather David Black which is something that I never planned on doing at first but as soon as I gave birth to him and I held him for the very first time, I knew that I couldn&#039;t give him any other name.<br /> Logan is my quiet child and he&#039;s very introverted compared to his siblings, he also loves to learn new things and is always either studying, reading a book, watching educational programmes or looking up something educational on the internet.<br /> He&#039;s not as sociable as his brother and sister but he still likes to have fun and hang out with other kids his age just as long as he knows and trusts them.<br /> My baby is also obsessed with science and computers and is constantly learning the ins and outs of them both, hence why he&#039;s currently reading a biology book while he&#039;s eating his eggs.<br /> All three of my kids are very skilled musically and Logan is one hell of a pianist.<br /> He&#039;s won so many awards for it and he even performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety performance in front of the royal family last year which made me one hell of a proud momma wolf.<br /> Then there&#039;s my youngest son Dayton James who is named after my father.<br /> Dayton is my little troublemaker, he&#039;s my cheeky child who has got one hell of a smartass mouth and he loves to joke around and play pranks on people which I hate and I&#039;m trying to knock it out of him but it&#039;s hard, especially when he religiously watches Home Alone because he says the main character Kevin is his idol.<br /> I really should&#039;ve given Dayton the middle name Liam after my big brother because he&#039;s just like his uncle in every way possible, even his laugh is the same as Liam&#039;s.<br /> Despite being a Johnny Knoxville in training, Dayton is a mathematician which is something he must&#039;ve gotten from his dad because I&#039;m dumb as a chicken when it comes to numbers, he also loves the drums which fits perfectly with his personality and lately, he&#039;s been taking air guitar lessons with a tutor.<br /> Then there&#039;s my little princess, my daughter Teddy Louise who I named after my mom.<br /> Teddy is a little girly girl who is obsessed with Disney, she loves to get dressed up and look pretty but she&#039;s also not afraid to get her hands dirty.<br /> She loves it when it rains because she gets to stomp around in puddles but her favourite weather is when it snows because she loves to build snowmen and make snow angels.<br /> Teddy also loves to bake and can make pretty much anything but her favourite thing to bake is cupcakes because she loves to decorate them with different icing and sprinkles.<br /> She&#039;s obsessed with many forms of art and loves to learn about the history of different famous artists, especially the likes of Picasso and Van Gogh, they really intrigue her for some reason.<br /> Teddy also loves to play the flute and can play many different beautiful melodies on it but she&#039;s not as into it as her older brothers are with their instruments.<br /> All three of my kids are incredibly smart and they attend a special school for the gifted after they were referred there by their previous school when they all started showing signs of being child prodigies.<br /> I always knew my kids were special and were more intelligent than most other kids their ages but I never in my wildest dreams would have ever thought that one let alone all three of my babies would be child prodigies because I always believed they were rare like one in a million type of rare, yet I managed to birth three, that&#039;s crazy.<br /> &quot;Mum&quot;<br /> Dayton&#039;s cute, adorable voice broke me from my thoughts.<br /> &quot;Yes, baby&quot;<br /> &quot;Can I have some more juice, please?&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course you can, do you two want some more as well?&quot;<br /> I ask Logan and Teddy who nod their hands.<br /> I grab the jug of juice and fill up their glasses before sitting back down in my chair.<br /> &quot;Thanks, mum&quot;<br /> My babies said in unison while smiling and I smiled back at them.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re welcome, babies&quot;<br /> I said as I heard a noise coming from the front door which I knew was the mail.<br /> I once again get up from my chair and go to see what junk I&#039;ve been sent today.<br /> I wasn&#039;t expecting anything important because all of my bills have been paid for and are up to date, so I wasn&#039;t expecting anything more than just junk mail and takeaway leaflets which they seriously need to stop giving us, the internet is a thing, folks.<br /> I let out a breath as I look through the pile but my eyes narrowed and I was confused/scared when one of the letters caught my attention for several reasons.<br /> The first reason is because of the American stamps and the address which are in the corners of the envelope.<br /> The latter is something the majority of the UK don&#039;t do, so that struck me as odd and the second reason is the very familiar handwriting on it which I immediately recognised as my grandfather Joseph&#039;s handwriting.<br /> My heart was beating a mile a minute and my anxiety had spiked as I continued to look at the envelope and they got worse as my fingers danced over the Christmas stamp which had been used to seal the letter.<br /> I didn&#039;t know what was in the letter but it was enough to make me feel panicked and nervous because nobody from my previous life except for Carmella knows where I live now, so how in on earth has my grandpa found out where I am? and why is he writing to me? what does he want?.<br /> &quot;Mum, we need to go, we&#039;re going to be late&quot;<br /> Teddy says and I look up to see all three of my kids standing in the hallway putting on their coats, hats, scarves and gloves.<br /> It&#039;s December and the weather is cold which is something I&#039;m used to as a native of New York but in the UK, the mornings always seem really bitter, so I make sure we&#039;re all wrapped up warm whenever we leave the house.<br /> I place the pile of letters on the side cabinet and go to put on my coat and accessories before grabbing my bag and making sure I&#039;ve got everything I need including my phone, purse, house keys and car keys.<br /> &quot;Are you ready to go, babies?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yep&quot;<br /> &quot;Mmm-hmm&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, mum&quot;<br /> The kids all say at the same time.<br /> &quot;Have you got your book bags and packed lunches?&quot;<br /> I ask them and they all nod their heads.<br /> &quot;Ok, let&#039;s go&quot;<br /> We leave our home and head towards the car.<br /> I make sure all of the kids are safely strapped in before getting in myself, we then set off for their school as we sing along to the Christmas songs which were playing on the radio.<br /> Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year and it&#039;s also my kids favourite as well.<br /> This time of year is also always really bittersweet for me because Christmas with my family used to be amazing and we&#039;d always have so much fun.<br /> It was the one time of the year when we&#039;d all gather together and stay at my parent&#039;s mansion for the entire holiday and we&#039;d celebrate it in style.<br /> I really wish I could go back to those times.<br /> There&#039;s nothing I&#039;d love more than for my babies to have a REAL family Christmas with our family maybe even with their father and his family but I highly doubt this will happen anytime soon.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s crazy how fast our lives can change within the blink of an eye and sometimes you don&#039;t even know it&#039;s happening until it&#039;s already happened.<br /> The past six years have been a crazy whirlwind and I&#039;ve had to get used to a lot of changes in my life since I moved to London but now I&#039;m happily settled and living my best life, well, I&#039;m living as great of a life as I possibly can without my beloved family here with me.<br /> There was a time when my family and I were extremely close, we would always see and talk with each other every day and we always did anything and everything for one another but all of that changed and I saw a totally different side to my family after Dylan and Luca&#039;s betrayal.<br /> I always used to think I had the perfect family, the perfect parents, the perfect grandparents and the perfect older brothers and in a way, I still feel that way about them but I also can&#039;t forget the immediate change in them when I found out my older brother was screwing my fiance.<br /> The betrayal left me a heartbroken mess and it changed my entire life forever, it also changed all of the plans I had made for my future.<br /> Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a school teacher, I wanted to teach the future generation and prepare them for the next stages of their lives.<br /> A few months before everything happened six years ago, I was offered a place at one of the best colleges in New York to get my teaching degree but then my relationship broke down and the perfect future I had planned with Dylan had gone up in flames along with everything else.<br /> I no longer had any desire to get my teaching degree but I needed to find a steady income so that I could provide for myself and the triplets because I knew my savings which was a very substantial amount of money wouldn&#039;t last me forever.<br /> I wasn&#039;t used to living like this because I was born a millionaire heiress, I had always lived a life of luxury and I never had to worry about anything, so to now live knowing money was running out was kind of scary, especially since I now had three extra mouths to feed and I didn&#039;t want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong I wasn&#039;t a spoiled little rich girl or anything like that but I lived a comfortable life with no worries and I wanted the same for my kids as well.<br /> I didn&#039;t want them to grow up worrying about things that they shouldn&#039;t have to which I know they would&#039;ve done because they&#039;re really smart and they would&#039;ve immediately sensed when something was wrong.<br /> Anyway, I knew I needed to make some decent money and fast but I didn&#039;t know how.<br /> That was until one day when I was watching some soppy rom-com movie which was based on some old book and it unlocked a brand new passion inside of me, a passion which I never knew existed if I&#039;m being perfectly honest with you.<br /> I always loved to read and loved nothing more than to get lost in a good book but I never once saw myself as a writer because I didn&#039;t think I was creative enough to be one.<br /> All of that changed as soon as I put pen to paper or my fingers to my laptop I should say and that&#039;s when magic happened.<br /> Within two months, I had finished and completed my first book The Billionaire&#039;s Secret Baby which later turned into a five-part series when my fans demanded more from me.<br /> The series was a huge hit and before I knew it, I was a world-famous author, I was successful and I was rolling in the money, most of which I&#039;ve either invested or I&#039;ve put into different bank accounts for me and my kids for when they&#039;re older.<br /> The rest of the money I used to buy us our current home and everything we needed to furnish it and I also bought myself a decent car as well.<br /> I mean, I&#039;m not at Donald Trump&#039;s level of rich but I&#039;ve got enough money for me and the triplets to live happy and comfortable lives together.<br /> Right now I&#039;m in my office working on a new book and a new series but for some strange reason, I can&#039;t seem to concentrate and for the first time in my writing career, I&#039;ve got writer&#039;s block.<br /> I let out a sigh as I take off my glasses and rub the bridge of my nose.<br /> This is so frustrating and annoying.<br /> The worst thing for a writer to experience is knowing what you want to write and how you want to write it but being unable to articulate it in the right way and have it make sense.<br /> There have been many times in the past where I&#039;ve written something and when I&#039;ve read it back I was baffled. this makes absolutely no sense.<br /> I looked back at the screen and decided I needed to take a break, so I got up and went into the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee and something to eat.<br /> I didn&#039;t really have much of an appetite but I knew if I didn&#039;t eat something now then I probably wouldn&#039;t have anything to eat until dinner later on which wouldn&#039;t do me any good.<br /> You need to be healthy in your mind, body and soul in order to do anything and I can&#039;t focus on writing a great story if I&#039;m pushing myself without resting or eating.<br /> I was sitting on the couch and eating my food with the television on in the background which I wasn&#039;t watching, it was just on for background noise because I hate silence and that&#039;s all I ever seem to have in this house when the kids aren&#039;t here.<br /> Anyway, the T.V. quickly caught my attention when the annoying presenter with a high-pitched squeaky voice, who was wearing more make-up than a drag queen mentioned several familiar names which piqued my interest, one of which and the gossip about him almost had me choking on my coffee.<br /> &quot;Hello everyone and welcome to the Hollywood Daily, it&#039;s been a busy week for many of the Hollywood elite, more specifically those within the affluent Carpenter and Black families&quot;<br /> The presenter said with a huge grin on her face.<br /> The first piece of news she was gossiping about was my sister-in-law Sabrina launching two new clothing lines, one is a maternity line and one is for kids which will be released after Christmas.<br /> This will be her third and fourth lines that she&#039;s released, the first one being a bikini line and the second one was an undergarment line which she worked on with my mom.<br /> &quot;Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen because the latest announcement from the Carpenter family is one that is going to break all of our precious little hearts, Luca Carpenter the youngest son of James and Louise Carpenter has come out as gay&quot;<br /> This is the news which had me almost choking on my coffee.<br /> What does she mean he&#039;s come out as gay?.<br /> Didn&#039;t he do that six years ago?.<br /> &quot;According to a statement released earlier today, Luca said it&#039;s taken me a very long time to finally accept who and what I am and now I can proudly say that I&#039;m a gay man&quot;<br /> Holy cow.<br /> &quot;But that&#039;s not the most shocking part of the statement, the part which has left many of the public including fans of the family baffled and scratching their heads in confusion is when Luca also confessed his undying love for his soulmate and the love of his life Dylan Tate...does that name ring a bell? well, it should do because Dylan is the eldest son and heir of Lachlan and Sandra Tate and he&#039;s the former fiance of Luca&#039;s younger sister Lacey Carpenter who has been M.I.A for the past six years, are Luca and Dylan the reason for her disappearance from the limelight? has this love story been going on for a lot longer than the Carpenters want us to believe? this is something we may never know unless Luca, Dylan or even Lacey herself comes out and explains it to us&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe this.<br /> It&#039;s a good job I legally changed my name six years ago before I gave birth to my kids because if I didn&#039;t, then this could have caused a lot of trouble for me and my kiddies.<br /> &quot;Moving on, we&#039;ve got everyone&#039;s favourite billionaire playboy Logan Black who is as much known for his dating life as he is for his wealth, businesses and modelling career, the fitness model and business mogul is known for having a different woman on his arm every week but is his bachelor life officially over? it seems so after the sexy hunk was spotted shopping at one of New York&#039;s most expensive jewellery stores with singer and actress GiGi Addams&quot;<br /> What?.<br /> It hurt my heart to hear about Logan settling down with someone else, especially with a snake like GiGi Addams.<br /> Deep down in my heart, I knew why it hurt me so much but I just didn&#039;t want to admit to it.<br /> I had always had a crush on Logan ever since I was a kid and I think somewhere over the years, that crush manifested into something more but I really didn&#039;t want to confess to those feelings because he&#039;s my older brother&#039;s best friend and also because of Dylan, not to mention Logan is everything I hate in a man.<br /> He&#039;s cocky and conceited and he thinks if the world doesn&#039;t revolve around him then it should or at least that&#039;s how he was six years ago, I don&#039;t know if he&#039;s changed at all since I left the States.<br /> I couldn&#039;t help but smile a sad and bittersweet smile as the presenter continued to talk about my family and those who used to be close to me and it really hurt my heart because I miss them so freaking much and I hate hearing about them and what&#039;s new in their lives through channels like this.<br /> Changes are a natural part of life but sometimes it&#039;s the ones you weren&#039;t expecting that cause you the most pain and sorrow but also the most happiness as well.&#039;Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who love beyond all faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles that nobody knows about&#039;<br /> ~ Farzana Baig<br /> <br /> Italy.<br /> Spain.<br /> France.<br /> England.<br /> 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1011279	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031127		455		799227428925675	1	3.7258189571838E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375350390733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468842	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent.fosu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435702696_384927387771327_532095459380987342_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=bif8tGR2h-UAb4bEqRR&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-1.fna&oh=00_AfDAnThwYvOiezhyGzdUuhWVITMuNlDJ558oaj6j1zdhdw&oe=6618F703	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent.fosu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435543081_395980436576930_7564703634308710129_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=lg-gxvRrhWcAb6ba2f_&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-1.fna&oh=00_AfB1gfQcWWatnqT9OfvlIMHVLkGaW9tLNRVV8hfWrhAk4w&oe=6618EC0D			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Lov002		47	https://facebook.com/100092720766465	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011877	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031127		455		704368708574616	2	7.2620806238706E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	151620118035483		0	Create Healthy Habits			120207688359490776		createhealthyhabit.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	This Is How I Stopped The Ringing In My Head	From piercing buzzing sound to blissful, beautiful silence... For years I thought it would never go away!	https://createhealthyhabit.com/qp/v1		1712222466	1.5162011803548E+14	Create Healthy Habits	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434591215_436657495431224_2380030139585434626_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9M9AwGFhBb0Ab6U4Qqs&_nc_oc=Adj9j_vIxdyWsPNtxtCfRcsNdkQqZ39vMP-gLeAWWTnqMW2CgDeDyR8XeZO9EIVbtD4&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBeUOkoWPLRez1boS75CwYHC6NEQdgpwM9-oQI1uY26qA&oe=6618EA61	person_profile	0	Create Healthy Habits	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434834201_2880972575413368_2215670551234553552_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=MwUO3MIdyFMAb4tFEH_&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAronJO5kcK_3RCzMX8bXYyHfLySlcEGpSGtK_Cs6RCNg&oe=6618F9FC			0	3	The constant ringing, buzzing, and lack of escape had me at my wits' end. We came to the "city that never sleeps" to help our daughter with the kids. But my tinnitus started hissing at me as soon as we got stuck in traffic on our way there... The first several days were a complete nightmare since the city never sleeps, so neither did I! My daughter Susan found out about this "10-second" habit that helped her coworker, so she told me I should try it a try... I was a little sceptical, but I wasn't about to become one of those folk who complains that nothing ever works and gives up without fighting... Well, Susan sent me the link (it is below). So I watched the video, and after I tried it... it was like I pressed a mute button. Relief - peace and bliss, my headaches are gone, the cringing sounds shut down. I felt like I had just gotten off the rollercoaster... I didn't see where the video was going, but in the end, it was a happy ending for me. And as I said, finally, I got away from the terrible buzzing sound. No more ringing or high-pitched sounds in my head. Just the sweet, soothing sound of silence... Tap below to check it out...		Create Healthy Habits		243	https://facebook.com/61552079401847	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011202	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031127		455		432690919257473	1	7.8657044302453E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375456120733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468839	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434652582_1578311016337353_2830448056672642805_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_ThlY112YKIAb4xo-ko&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBcrVEqOdaEcmCWnsbjaGesaxtzFE67Etmy61G1mT-DIA&oe=6618D3AA	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434718113_400989692657918_8216017118771930106_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=wrS-WcbZdFkAb6D1XjN&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAXxYFLdru6TfB2H7Ftg98o8SGuWZrcrvAmvujUeHYxNw&oe=6618F66F			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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1011142	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031128		455		339797405292412	1	1.0442994907771E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	136560499545717		0	ForFun-105			120207182189800019		a.read4funs.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.read4funs.com/ad/ZmFuY3lOb3ZlbC8xNDMwMjkvMjAyNDA0MDcxMDM1MzgvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712457685	1.3656049954572E+14	ForFun-105	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436415584_432217959463518_6440897792048900607_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=49yQYUgnnbgAb6XUWA1&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDDaG9EZSjitjwKQKWU9mYbGXQQ599fH4sc31njiwBWpA&oe=6618DF60	person_profile	0	ForFun-105	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436255236_752176460034718_1515529473560724065_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9QV5lnxA9WEAb6enIME&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAY6FBvg3u-7o3pf85e_-zptcnBic6fyF-CrOHkY6--lQ&oe=6618E770			0	3	&quot;Are you mad? How could you possibly believe that I would accept you as my mate?&quot; &quot; I Hunter Black future Alpha of the Black Water Pack reject you Alexandra Carter as my mate and Luna of my pack&quot;<br /> I just stood there frozen, trying to comprehend the words that flew out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;I Alexandra Carter accept your rejection&quot;I said while holding back the severe pain and tears.<br /> ————————<br /> Alexandra&#039;s Pov<br /> Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alexandra. She was the daughter of the Beta of the Black Water Pack and she was cherished by her family. Growing up she never wished for anything, she had everything she ever wanted, a loving mother and father and a brother who protected her. One could say that she had everything, except she always felt like she didn&#039;t belong here.<br /> I remember when I was a little girl, Hunter, Jack and I used to play together in the back yard. We were the tree musketeers as our Luna used to call us. Hunter, the son of our Alpha was the same age as my brother two years older than me. That of course didn&#039;t stop me from following them around like a lost puppy all the time. We always got ourselves in trouble and drove the Luna crazy.<br /> As the years passed and we started slowly to drift away. Hunter started to complain that the annoying little sister couldn&#039;t hang with them anymore. Jack tried to change his mind and sometimes I got to be part of their group. Things got worse when I was thirteen. We were in the middle of practice and we were learning how to fight in our human forms when I got paired with Hunter.<br /> I was so excited that I could finally show him and everyone else what I could do so they would let me part of their group again and I went a little overboard. When he lost the fight he looked at me with hate in his eyes. Of course it didn&#039;t help that everyone started making fun of him that he an Alpha lost to a little girl.<br /> I think that was the moment that I started to feel like I didn&#039;t belong. And then my torment started. He would often make fun of me at school about the way I looked, how I dressed, how I talked. I used to run to my brother and cry for hours in his arms until I couldn&#039;t anymore. He was the best brother in the world, he always stood by my side, always protected me.<br /> As I look myself in the mirror, I hate myself. My blue eyes are void of life as my life ended two years ago when I lost him. We were in a car accident returning home form a party after Jack&#039;s graduation. We never got the chance to celebrate his eighteenth birthday. He never got the chance to shift into his wolf and meet his mate. He never got the chance to live.<br /> After I lost my brother my relationship with Hunter only got worse. He would often beat me during practice as I refused to fight him after the last time I fought him. Bulling me became his favorite hobby and sometimes his words cut so deep that I never wished to see him again. But I still hoped that sometime he would understand that the accident was not my fault. I know he loved my brother as if he were his own.<br /> My parents took the loss of my brother very hard. My father stepped down as Beta of the pack in order to help my mother cope with Jack&#039;s loss. They never said a bad word to me or blamed me for his death. Even though until this day they are still healing they are always there for me. They know about Hunter&#039;s bulling and they tried many times to speak to him but he refuses to listen.<br /> Today is a big day for me as I wait outside the packhouse for the mail to arrive. Today I will find out if got into my dream college. I know that it is hard for a werewolf to attend college, because it has to be near a forest so I will be able to shift but this was our dream. Mine and Jack&#039;s to be doctors. We wanted to help the pack anyway we could.<br /> When I finally got my mail I run inside the packhouse and suddenly I&#039;m being shoved to the ground. I look at my attacker and I&#039;m not surprised to see Hunter standing above me with the flavor of the month Chelsey. Chelsey is not his mate but after a little while she started treating the pack members as if she was the future Luna of the pack.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong, it is quite common for a male werewolf to have relationships before he finds his mate. Finding your true mate is something truly magical or so they say. But in order to find your mate you have to be eighteen and shift into your wolf so you can follow their scent and identify them. My parents said that the day they found they were mates was one of their best days in their lives.<br /> Usually when mates are in the same pack they form a connection from a young age. They start as friends and stay close to each other until they find out. When you are near your mate before you are of age you feel the urge to make them happy and be close to them. But there are also cases that mates reject each other because they find them unworthy.<br /> It is sad that nowadays more and more werewolves reject their mates for silly reasons. I hope that will not be my case because a rejection is a very painful process. Your heart brakes and you feel like a piece of you is missing for the rest of your life.<br /> But back to reality. I stare at Hunter as he looks at me with disgust in his eyes. &quot;Watch where are you going rouge&quot; he spat at me. &quot;What are you talking about?&quot; I asked feeling my anger rise. &quot;Don&#039;t tell me that you still don&#039;t know how your parents found you at the forest after your real parents abandoned you like the trash you are&quot; he told me with a smug face. &quot;You don&#039;t belong here you mutt!&quot;<br /> &quot;What is going on over here Hunter?&quot; Alpha Smith shouted from the front door. I was frozen to the ground tears running from my eyes. I could not believe him. How could he say that? I know I don&#039;t look anything like my parents with my black hair and blue eyes but I never doubted that they are my birth parents.<br /> I slowly stood and without a word left the room. I went running to Jack&#039;s room for some comfort. We haven&#039;t changed a thing inside his room. As I laid in his bed I tried really hard to remember his smell. I tried to calm myself after Hunter&#039;s words. This was by far the cruelest thing he&#039;s ever told me. How could he stoop so low?<br /> I don&#039;t know how much time passed when I heard a knock on the door. Alpha Smith opened the door and peaked inside when he saw me on the bed. He slowly came in and sat beside me. &quot;How are you feeling Alexandra?&quot; he asked. &quot;Is it true?&quot; I was still hoping that this was one Hunter&#039;s bulling tactics and not the truth. The Alpha slowly stood and looked me in the eye.<br /> &quot;Tomorrow is your eighteenth birthday princess. After you finish with your classes I expect to see you in my office so we can talk about it. Until then try to relax and don&#039;t mention anything to your parents. I will tell you everything you need to know but I need sometime to put my thoughts in order. Don&#039;t forget first school and then come straight to my office I will wait for you.&quot;<br /> He left the room and left me a worse mess than when he found me. It must be true if he said that he wanted to talk to me in his office. So what does that mean? Who are my parents? Why they left me? Was I such a burden for them that they left me? That would definitely explain many things but why? With these thoughts a restless sleep came where flashes of a baby abandoned haunted me.<br /> ---<br /> The next morning came and I was still fighting with myself. I had to face my parents today and act like nothing id wrong. How can I manage that? How can someone manage their life when everything they ever known was a lie? I guess we will see how. I slowly left Jack&#039;s rooms and like a thief entered mine.<br /> I did not expect my mother and father waiting for me with a birthday cake this early in the morning. The moment they saw me they started singing Happy Birthday to me. Tears filled my eyes once again and I run into my mother&#039;s open arms. My father oblivious to my actions just laughed. &quot;Happy birthday princess! Eighteen at last! I can&#039;t wait to see you shift for the first time!&quot; He gave me a bear hug and I cried like a little baby. &quot;Come on take a shower and come downstairs for your special breakfast&quot; said my mother smiling.<br /> After my shower I started to feel a little bit like myself again. When I entered the kitchen, a sweet smell entered my nostrils. I looked around and the only people I saw were my parents and Hunter. I didn&#039;t pay much attention though because the moment I saw his smug face my anger flared. He came close to me &quot;happy birthday Alexandra&quot; he told me and then he whispered for only me to hear &quot;it should had been you mutt&quot;.<br /> Tears flooded my eyes instantly and I pulled myself away from him. I felt my heart break once again with his words and walked towards my parents. I tried to put me together and sat on the island. My mother served strawberry pancakes and started to talk about my graduation in a week. After Hunter left the kitchen, I showed them the envelop I received yesterday.<br /> It had totally slipped my mind after last day&#039;s events but I thought it was time for me to face the music. I gave my mother my envelop and silently pleaded her to open the envelop. She took it from my hands and before she opened it I told her &quot;please mum tell me only if it good news. Also I would like to stay between us please.&quot; With that said I waited to see her reaction.<br /> &quot;Baby girl, my princess I&#039;m so happy for you!&quot; she yelled. &quot;My baby girl is going to be a doctor. The only thing that saddens me is that you&#039;ll be far away. Do you have to go to the other side of the country?&quot; she said with mixed feelings. &quot;we&#039;ve talked about this love&quot; my father said with tears in his eyes. &quot;it is time for our girl to spread her wings and fly away from the nest.&quot;<br /> &quot;What if she finds her mate here?&quot; my mother asked full of hope. &quot;Then we will see what happens, won&#039;t we?&quot; my father said. When I looked at the clock I gasped, I was late for school. As I run upstairs to get my backpack, I smelled the sweet smell again. My feet followed the smell and suddenly I stopped infront of Hunter&#039;s room.<br /> The door opened with force and he pulled me inside his room. The moment our hands touched sparks ignited all over my body. I stood in the middle of his room as he closed the door looking at him. I can&#039;t believe it, for a second I doubt my senses. But then I&#039;m forced back to reality.<br /> &quot;Are you my mate?&quot; I whisper not quite sure. But how could I smell him? I have to shift first, only an Alpha from a strong bloodline can find his mate before he shifts and I&#039;m only a beta&#039;s daughter. &quot;I can&#039;t believe it! Hunter&quot; my words are stopped when he grabbed my arm and shook me. &quot;&quot;Are you mad? How could you possibly believe that I would accept you as my mate? You are not suited to be my Luna, you may be strong but other than that you lack in everything. This must be a joke&quot; I heard him shout at me.<br /> I just stood there frozen, trying to comprehend the words that flew out of his mouth. Why Goddess, why? First I find out that he is my mate, a dream come true but at the same time also a nightmare and then he has the nerve to talk to me like that? Before I could form another sentence I hear him say &quot; I Hunter Black future Alpha of the Black Water Pack reject you Alexandra Carter as my mate and Luna of my pack&quot;<br /> Sharp pain courses through me and for a few moments I&#039;m not able to think or speak. I just look at him with pain all over me. He looks pale as he grabs a chair to steady himself. When I feel comfortable to talk again I say the words that every mate dreads to hear &quot;I Alexandra Carter accept your rejection&quot;. I turn toward the door and as I leave his room I glance at him for the last time.<br /> The moment I closed the door of his room I fell to the ground. The pain was just too much. I felt like a part of me was ripped forcefully away. How could this happen? I knew he was mad at me because he blames me for the accident, but he rejected me. What am I going to do now? How can I face him for the rest of my life when I accept my position as his beta for this pack?<br /> I&#039;m not going to lie my first thought was to run away, away from him and the life he so easily rejected. But on second thought I was better than that. No I will not be a pathetic rejected mate for him to make fun of. I was not the first wolf to be rejected, not the last either. I have to be strong,I am strong. I will survive this I know I will.<br /> But something was bugging me. Hunter was two years older than me. He should be able to smell me sooner. He was the future alpha after all. Could he possibly know that I was his mate all this time? That is when I noticed the whining in the back of my head. Then a whisper, barely a voice confirmed my theory He knew. He knew but he doesn&#039;t want us. I reached my room and sat on the bed. &quot;are you my wolf?&quot; I asked but before she could give me an answer I replied for her, &quot;of course you are. Even though I wish I could meet you under different circumstances I&#039;m glad that you are with me now, What is your name?&quot;<br /> I&#039;m Alexia and I was always with you. We are strong Alexandra, we will survive this. He will change his mind you&#039;ll see.		ForFun-105		31	https://facebook.com/61552095643555	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011140	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031128		455		332720746481592	1	3.9028559715678E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207550871910721		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI0MDQwNzEzNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468714	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436419713_1426114921362643_9045147107359753766_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Uj7HHLZGoGgAb4U8_Om&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAZi6xcGANYhWRzLTkp-AykoUoQs62SpsTHxYpdQEp8vQ&oe=6618F753	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436363712_963487028729396_6613499226150782946_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=0TofbB1Z_Y4Ab6EAqAp&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBuRSvebVl81Ag6BbuYLDlZKcIW9RDnyQ5aqSD-piCtGw&oe=6618D458			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Meet Aaliyah aka the fashion police. She&#039;s definitely no stranger to the fashion world with her gorgeous outfits that complement her light brown skin complexion.<br /> Today&#039;s one of those days when she&#039;s wearing a black jacket and shirt with the word YEEZUS imprinted on it. Her indigo boyfriend jeans contrast well with the black colour of her sportive sneakers and Céline handbag.<br /> With that kind of style, you can definitely say that she has great taste in fashion. Natalie and I normally go for the casual, simple skinny jeans and flats kind of style compared to Aaliyah who occasionally wears brand clothes.<br /> Natalie&#039;s currently sitting next to me whereas Aaliyah is opposite the both of us. She&#039;s always been the quiet type compared to Aaliyah who always loves to hear herself talk. She&#039;s kind of the don&#039;t-kill-my-vibe type of girl. Although she usually doesn&#039;t say much, she can be pretty funny when she wants to be.<br /> Distancing myself from their new discussion, I spot Anthony sitting at a table with a blonde haired girl a couple of feet away from our table. I scrunch my eyebrows when I instantly realize the girl being none other than - Stacey Hastings.<br /> Sensing my lack of communication, Natalie nudges my arm with her elbow. &quot;Earth to Emery were you even listening to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;Since when did Anthony and Stacey share tables?&quot; I inquire, completely dismissing her question.<br /> &quot;Oh, you didn&#039;t know?&quot;<br /> I shoot Aaliyah a confused expression. &quot;Didn&#039;t know what?&quot;<br /> &quot;Wow, you really need to catch up fast.&quot;<br /> &quot;They&#039;ve been dating since last summer.&quot; Natalie states rather bluntly, I might add.<br /> I spit my water through the atmosphere, forming a mist. Luck seems to be on my side today since no one was quick to capture the moment of what just happened.<br /> &quot;You have got to be kidding me. I was going to eat that apple, thanks a lot Em.&quot; Aaliyah glowers at me.<br /> Natalie slightly tosses her tray on the other side of the table. &quot;On second thought I think I&#039;ve lost my appetite.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gee. . .I&#039;m sorry but did it ever occur to you guys of mentioning Anthony&#039;s latest fling to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;A lot&#039;s changed since you left Em and besides, why do you even care?&quot; Aaliyah inquires.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not that I care, I just can&#039;t believe that Anthony&#039;s kept this from me.&quot;<br /> &quot;You expected Anthony to disclose that he was dating her, right after you&#039;ve been completely avoiding him for the past two years?&quot;<br /> Aaliyah instantly nods her head. &quot;I totally agree with Natalie!&quot;<br /> &quot;Well he&#039;s my best friend!&quot;<br /> Rolling her eyes, Aaliyah lifts her arm up in exasperation. &quot;Girl, be real with yourself! When was the last time you&#039;ve spoken to Anthony?&#039;&#039;<br /> &quot;Today actually, after third period we had a civil conversation.&quot; I answer as I inwardly try not to replay the earlier confrontation I had with him.<br /> I may not fully know what he did to you but Emery, I am not the one to blame.<br /> I can still hear his words echoing in my head.<br /> &quot;Judging by your voice tone, I&#039;m guessing your conversation with Anthony didn&#039;t end so well.&quot; Natalie says, stating the obvious.<br /> Aaliyah raises a quizzical eyebrow. &quot;Yeah, what did you guys talk about?&quot;<br /> Shifting uneasily in my spot, I reveal the entire story. In general, I explain how Anthony knew that I was avoiding him, how he claimed to have no part in Dean&#039;s lame scheme two years ago, and how he didn&#039;t want to be blamed for Dean&#039;s actions.<br /> &quot;Anthony&#039;s right, you do need to stop pushing him away. . . I mean come on, he&#039;s always been a good friend of yours.&quot;<br /> Nodding absentmindedly, I flicker my eyes up to meet Aaliyah&#039;s gaze. &quot;You&#039;re probably right, I do need to put the past behind me.&quot;<br /> &quot;If it&#039;s any consolation, Dean&#039;s not attending school today.&quot; Natalie informs me before the bell rings, alerting students to prepare for the final period.<br /> &quot;Natalie, you&#039;ve obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a prick.&quot; I say dismissively.<br /> &quot;Alright. . .I won&#039;t ever mention his name again.&quot; Natalie mumbles nervously.<br /> Once our conversation ends, we head towards our respective lockers to collect our calculus textbooks for the last period.<br /> If I were to hear his voice two years ago, I probably would have felt the physical sensation of fireflies erupting in my stomach which lead to an increased heart rate and a common feeling of excitement.<br /> But as I&#039;m standing in the parking lot; clenching my fists with a scowl plastered across my face, I am prepared to face the devil in disguise.<br /> &quot;Do you own this property? That&#039;s right I didn&#039;t think so.&quot; I sneer with venom dripping from my every word after turning around.<br /> When it comes to my encounters with Dean, I always have to be on guard.<br /> &quot;You didn&#039;t answer the question.&quot; Dean bellows, his eyes narrow as they tighten around the edges. This is exactly how we&#039;ve been addressing each other two years ago with our exchanged bickering and vulgar insults. I can&#039;t even begin to explain how the boy standing right in front of me, has managed to cause me a lot of pain in the past. His reappearance in my life, triggers bad memories I so desperately have tried to push at the back of my head.<br /> Every part of me despises him with a passion.<br /> Was I not informed of his absence for the whole day? I&#039;m not ready to face him just yet. It&#039;s all just too much.<br /> My heart is beating so hard against my ribcage that I&#039;m practically sure he can hear it.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not obliged to answer your irrelevant question.&quot; I spit out in disdain.<br /> &quot;No see, what&#039;s going to happen is, I&#039;m going to drive you to the airport and you&#039;re gonna take a plane to go back to wherever you came from.&quot; he snarls, pulling his facial expression into a tight frown.<br /> I throw him a death glare. &quot;Me and you in the same car. . .yeah, I think I&#039;ll pass.&quot;<br /> For what seems like ages, he doesn&#039;t say anything, probably trying to come up with the next insult he&#039;s prepared to throw in my way.<br /> Alas.<br /> I immediately beat him up to it. &quot;I&#039;m going to pretend that I never had this conversation with you and ignore you throughout the whole semester. Now Get Lost.&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve got to be kidding me. . .&quot; he throws me a darkened expression which directly causes my fists to clench harder. &quot;So you&#039;re staying here for the whole semester?&quot; he echoes, making a low guttural sound of hostility in his throat.<br /> I glare at him sharply as he approaches me slowly, his 6&#039;2 towering my 5&#039;9 frame. He&#039;s so tall that I&#039;m having to lift my head a couple of times just to see his face.<br /> Lividness surges within since all I want to do is punch him in the face for wearing that arrogant expression of his.<br /> He&#039;s standing so close to me that I can practically feel his breath fanning my nose. I can&#039;t think straight due to the close proximity. I&#039;ll do anything to be anywhere else but here.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave her alone Dean?&quot; I never thought I&#039;d be happy to hear that voice until now. Ladies and gentlemen, Anthony coming to the rescue.<br /> &quot;Dude, this is between me and her.&quot; Dean indicates, averting his gaze towards Anthony&#039;s direction.<br /> &quot;Come on Dean, she&#039;s been through a lot! Just give her some space.&quot; Anthony tells him as he throws me a pitiful look.<br /> Throughout the day, I&#039;ve had many students throw me, their pitiful looks. I&#039;m so sick of people always feeling sorry for me, I can defend and take care of myself. I know Anthony means well, but this is my battle to fight, not his.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m back in town Dean and there&#039;s nothing you can do about it. And if you have a problem with that, then write it on a piece of paper and stick it up your hip.&quot; I say vehemently.<br /> After studying him, I notice his eyes give away a flicker of anger as he says. &quot;You must be crazy to think that this conversation&#039;s close to being over.&quot; I watch him take his retreat before he marches towards the football field.<br /> &quot;Emery, are you okay?&quot; Anthony inquires after a few minutes of heavy silence.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m fine!&quot; I respond hastily, regaining my casual posture.<br /> &quot;Emery, you know I can always tell when you&#039;re lying to me.&quot; he adds, taking a few steps towards me and closes the gap between us.<br /> I remain still, glancing around uneasily. I guess people forgot to re-evaluate their definition of personal space today. &quot;Seriously I&#039;m fine, now if you&#039;ll excuse me I need to go home.&quot; I say, taking a few steps backwards but before I can turn my shoulder, his hand immediatly catches my arm with his fingers wrapping around my elbow.<br /> &quot;Wait Emery, I. . .&quot;<br /> &quot;Babe, I&#039;ve been looking everywhere for you.&quot; Not this again, I don&#039;t think I can handle anymore of the drama. All I want to do is go home, eat one of my dad&#039;s yummy homemade lasagna and go to sleep.<br /> Walking towards our direction, I watch Stacey as she immediately swoons over Anthony, sending me a death glare. I seem to be getting a lot of those lately.<br /> &quot;Is she bothering you?&quot; I look up surprised at what she&#039;s just said. The nerve of her. Never before have I met such an ill conceited bad girl. She&#039;s talking to him about me as if I don&#039;t even exist .<br /> &quot;You know what Stacey? Your mouth looks better when it&#039;s closed.&quot; I snap bitterly, sending her a death glare. I can&#039;t even believe that we used to be best friends.<br /> &quot;What did you just say to me?&quot; she gasps, taking a few steps forward.<br /> &quot;Would you calm down Stacey? I was just talking to her, she wasn&#039;t bothering me.&quot; Anthony comes between Stacey and I, restricting her movements towards me.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you just do everyone a huge favor and go back to Boston. Run like the huge chicken that you&#039;ve always been.&quot;<br /> &quot;Keep talking, one day you&#039;ll end up saying something intelligent.&quot; I turn around and head straight to my car without bothering to give the couple a second glance. I exhale deeply once I&#039;m inside the vehicle. What was I thinking, convincing myself that coming back here was such a good idea? I should have known better!<br /> The weekend passes by faster than I expected, and as usual, Monday quickly makes it&#039;s debut again. I seriously hate waking up very early to go to school everyday, it&#039;s so aggravating.<br /> After grabbing my bag from the bed, I check my wristwatch.<br /> I only have twenty minutes left to get to school which means I may not have enough time to eat breakfast. I seriously need to practice getting up very early in the mornings. I stagger my way down two flights of stairs to the kitchen and hurriedly retrieve a snack from the cabinet. Knowing dad&#039;s usually sleeping aroud this time in the morning, I don&#039;t bother to greet him.<br /> Jamming to the music on my iPod, I walk towards the garage where both my Mercedes-Benz and my dad&#039;s black colored Range Rover are stationed. After clicking the unlock button on my car key, I slide into the vehicle before abruptly tossing my bag onto the passenger seat.<br /> The ride from my house to school isn&#039;t really long. Sure, it consists of a twenty minutes walk but it&#039;s only an eight minutes car drive. The car slows and smoothly comes to halt once I&#039;m in the parking lot. After hearing the school bell ring from inside my vehicle, I frantically unbuckle my seatbelt and prepare to leave the car but I instantly freeze indoors once I realize what I&#039;m seeing from a distance.<br /> In another black vehicle are two teenagers, who are aggressively making out. I pull a disgusting expression at the scene before me.<br /> &quot;They really need to get a room.&quot; I say to myself. The brunette girl is straddled on top of the guy who -<br /> Wait a minute.<br /> I know him.<br /> It seems that the mystery guy appears to be none other than Dean Darnell.<br /> My face morphs into pure disgust. Not wanting to see anymore of this very disturbing scene, I open the door to my car and slam it shut with all the strength in me.<br /> You really shouldn&#039;t have slammed the door so hard.<br /> That&#039;s all I manage to register in my mind because after pulling that stunt, they both apprehend that they have company and rapidly pull away from each other. I gulp and stand statue-still in the parking lot once they&#039;ve now averted their attention to me. Dean&#039;s eyebrows quirk in an angry fashion and his eyes flame in fire once he acknowledge&#039;s my presence. I grimace towards his direction as well.<br /> Picking up all the courage that&#039;s left in me, I slowly turn around and speedily walk towards the school&#039;s building entrance with one thought in mind.<br /> I guess he really hasn&#039;t changed a single bit.<br /> The day hasn&#039;t turned out to be a nightmare as I thought compared to Friday.<br /> If that were only the case.<br /> Just as I&#039;m heading towards my locker and prepare for the second period, a pair of strong hands enclose my arm and pull me straight into the janitor&#039;s closet.<br /> Before I know what&#039;s happening, my whole body is pinned against the walls of the room. Expecting it to be a kidnapper, I silently pray to the heavens for them to help me escape this terror.<br /> Today&#039;s the day that you&#039;re going to get kidnapped.<br /> My expectation&#039;s short lived as I witness before me, the face of the creature that I despise the most in this planet.<br /> &quot;We need to talk!&quot;<br /> Dean&#039;s face is inches from mine and for the first time I can see just how pissed and angry he is.<br /> &quot;There&#039;s absolutely nothing for us to talk about.&quot; I reply vehemently as I push myself away from him and detach my arm from his tight grip.<br /> &quot;I think we do,&quot; his voice is rough. &quot;You can&#039;t tell anyone of what you saw today in the parking lot.&quot;<br /> &quot;Of you engaged in some lip-lock with whatever her name may be. . . now why would I even bother?&quot;<br /> His glare is boring holes through my skull. &quot;Just for once, do as you&#039;re told and stop pretending like it didn&#039;t affect you.&quot;<br /> I blink, unable to digest the words that just came out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;What is wrong with you?&quot; I holler as I shove my hands into his chest. &quot;Why would it even affect me? You&#039;re such a conceited prick. . .you need a doze of reality.&quot;<br /> &quot;This,&quot; I gesture at the open space between us. &quot;What we used to have was a big mistake. I don&#039;t have any feelings for you anymore and as far as I&#039;m concerned, you&#039;re dead to me so there&#039;s no reason for me to be jealous.&quot;<br /> It&#039;s been building to this, all the unresolved tension and frustration has been building to this very moment. I am not prepared for the outcome.<br /> It seems like an hour but a few seconds pass before he speaks. &quot;I can tell you&#039;ve still not managed to move on from the past.&quot; His voice is cold and my heart lodges into my throat.<br /> His words pierce my heart but I manage to look away as I try to regulate my tense breathing.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t know how I&#039;m feeling so I suggest that you stop talking right now.&quot; I can feel the tears welling up behind my eyes as I glare at him. 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1011153	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031128		455		376448955374830	1	9.576626428165E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	128135990379169		0	Myno003			120207580293080442		a.menovels.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.menovels.com/ad/ZmljZnVuLzE0NDAwNy8yMDI0MDQwNzE3MjEwNi9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712482080	1.2813599037917E+14	Myno003	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435411033_727075526173669_4823000592787924913_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=gD0Zf9269zMAb6rnIYh&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfDJYn91rVtEYq1SfzPa2k6jv2Qjd13zfEUSwtD-EWccjw&oe=6618C9AB	person_profile	0	Myno003	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423715322_1407494143225199_5837629852627256160_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=P1_aj5mTmmIAb7SB_Jz&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfB8VRvprOCjU6GDPZMFKCoL845i0z-gzOUdyfJyPwnYog&oe=6618CC2E			0	3	&quot;Cara,&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice. &quot;Now I&#039;d advise you to brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most feared assassin in Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov.<br /> But he called me Cara, my sister&#039;s name. 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I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I&#039;m thirsty.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not of great importance right now&quot; he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He&#039;s rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he&#039;s eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he&#039;s taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> &quot;The boss will see you now&quot; he mutters before standing up, I thought he&#039;d take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he&#039;s Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I&#039;m miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I&#039;m probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there&#039;s anything they don&#039;t possess, it&#039;s compassion.<br /> I&#039;m still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I&#039;ve not seen his face yet because he&#039;s still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> &quot;I must say... 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I ask my voice trembling<br /> &quot;For now, nothing. I&#039;m just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let&#039;s say I&#039;m prepping you for what&#039;s to come&quot; he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he&#039;s hidden in the shadows, I&#039;m trying hard to see him but it&#039;s impossible.<br /> &quot;And what&#039;s to come... Is not so good..&quot; he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> &quot;Cara&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> &quot;Now I&#039;d advice you brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who&#039;s never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she&#039;d take over dad&#039;s legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he&#039;s holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I&#039;m just a twin, I don&#039;t even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s talk.&quot;<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I&#039;ve heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> &quot;Whatever I tell you now, I&#039;ll only say once so be careful not to miss anything&quot; he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re here as my prisoner, and no I don&#039;t want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you&#039;ll be here for as long as I want you to be&quot; he begins still looking at me<br /> &quot;Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you&#039;ve had your fair share of taking some for your former Don&quot; he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it&#039;s like he&#039;s hinting at something but I don&#039;t know what.<br /> &quot;You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I&#039;m in a good mood, of course you&#039;ll be tortured from time to time&quot; he adds making me scared, I can&#039;t handle mafia torturing<br /> &quot;Have it in mind that I&#039;ll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband&quot; he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I&#039;m just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don&#039;t want to tell him that I&#039;m not Cara because if he knows, then he&#039;ll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I&#039;m not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> &quot;I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I&#039;ve been hearing so much about for the years&quot; he mutters out tauntingly, of course I&#039;m not her dumb, but of course I don&#039;t have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> &quot;I can say I&#039;m very disappointed&quot; he spits.<br /> &quot;Where am I&quot;? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> &quot;You should know by now&quot; he says smirking at me &quot;You&#039;re in Russia&quot; he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I&#039;m in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I&#039;m someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I&#039;m not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> &quot;Vissarion will make sure you&#039;re comfortable as much as a prisoner should be&quot; he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> &quot;If I&#039;m going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink&quot; I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> &quot;You want a bath &quot;? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don&#039;t even know what I&#039;m doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn&#039;t really a good idea.<br /> &quot;Vissarion&quot; his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he&#039;s been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> &quot;Our little wants a bath&quot; he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it&#039;s making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he&#039;s going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he&#039;s going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I&#039;ve been in this position for hours it&#039;s getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me &quot;you wanted a bath?&quot; He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don&#039;t know what he wants to do but I know it&#039;s not something I&#039;ll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> &quot;Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath&quot;? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn&#039;t even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don&#039;t even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I&#039;m definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there&#039;s a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that&#039;s why he didn&#039;t call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she&#039;s some top tier guest.<br /> I don&#039;t like the way she looks at me, like she&#039;s innocent which she&#039;s not.<br /> I&#039;ve heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she&#039;s very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn&#039;t a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she&#039;s locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don&#039;t have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I&#039;m just surprised her so called husband hasn&#039;t called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she&#039;s Enzo&#039;s prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn&#039;t Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven&#039;t even done anything to her yet, I&#039;ve been busy with handling the family that I&#039;ve not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn&#039;t expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she&#039;d put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn&#039;t tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she&#039;s probably planning something but I&#039;m not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> &quot;Any news from the Italian&quot;? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> &quot;нет&quot; he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn&#039;t going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don&#039;t even care because of he does call, I won&#039;t even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn&#039;t left yet and he hasn&#039;t made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he&#039;s trying not to.<br /> &quot;What is it Vis&quot;? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> &quot;Nothing boss....&quot; He pauses before he continues &quot;it&#039;s just that it&#039;s been a month already, I don&#039;t think she knows why you took her&quot; he says making me look at him.<br /> &quot;She does, she&#039;s just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here&quot; I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she&#039;s heard of me before, I&#039;m a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn&#039;t have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don&#039;t really live to tell the tale.<br /> &quot;Come&quot; I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn&#039;t seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven&#039;t had the time to show her just what I&#039;m capable of, she&#039;s heard of it yes, but she&#039;s never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she&#039;s afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you discussed with my cousin and I don&#039;t care, but what I do find strange is why he&#039;s soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath&quot; I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> &quot;Do you think you deserve a bath&quot;? I ask bending down to her eye level.<br /> &quot;If soaking me wet again with a bucket of water is your idea of a bath, then I think I&#039;ll pass&quot; she mutters not meeting my gaze.<br /> She&#039;s got guts talking back at me, especially with such a tone.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d advice you watch your tone with me &quot; I spit at her &quot;I wouldn&#039;t hesitate to put a magazine through your head, you are of no use to me&quot; I tell her and I see a ghost of a smile playing on her lips, why is she smiling?<br /> &quot;You won&#039;t kill me, if you wanted to kill me, you won&#039;t go through the troubles of bringing me here&quot; she voices out as if taunting me, her eyes holding an array of hope.<br /> I laugh, not a funny or genuine laugh, an empty one.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t mistake my lack of time for sympathy, don&#039;t test me , I will kill you if you push me past breaking point&quot; I mutter lowly very close to her face, I see her confidence waver and it causes me to smirk.<br /> &quot;What do you want from me&quot;? She asks her voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; I grit out to her and I see her brows scrunch in confusion.<br /> &quot;On Enzo&quot;? She asks making me growl out, I shake my head slowly before grabbing her face in a tight grip and pulling her close to me.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;		Myno003		76	https://facebook.com/61550840804079	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1012060	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		402080132764897		9.3710364141265E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102368489228212		0	Deraly			120207135606380111		deraly.com	Shop now		NONE	video	Get rid of back pain now 👉	60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://deraly.com/products/brace		1711670767	1.0236848922821E+14	Deraly	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434398123_1523541638375967_777429386936233610_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yXzaU1D-gKYAb41vtLT&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBm8r7AbbFIpcUegDi5R6M0mLnOuYWGpvKXaNaMpfsrYA&oe=6618E91C	person_profile	0	Deraly	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434389971_979945836880395_1656715377489187208_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VlYPAtgjDzEAb4yTlrU&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfD13_71Yv2FlPol6_LmcyFfBj9R993B6kdUhKt90JyHYA&oe=6618DA49			0	3	Relieve back pain and sciatica naturally with the Deraly Back Brace!<br /> <br /> ✅ Provides almost instant relief from back pain<br /> ✅ Reduces overall pain and stiffness<br /> ✅ Great for recovery after surgery or back injury<br /> <br /> Get yours now risk-free -&gt; <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fderaly.com%2Fproducts%2Fbrace&amp;h=AT1VS8173dw6eDdWz44PBWs135ozVVpv3NJvsRXM3YzgBvXxj9kLTV4Ptsfb_NywulB_L7EXBHXwdGas6cXBRvS829zIDE4Py8oinjX-Ql5LqJGmQBgUHo-W3X1zIWvidjNLOtYQHQ-Ju6C_kZHJWXrmNexJG5xznQooOg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://deraly.com/products/brace</a>		Deraly		1189	https://facebook.com/100083754490987	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012062	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		396901559966262	3	1.1098120268326E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991864860556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436069	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435385329_1814747139006098_7205724964852846398_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=eGGgMAJekEwAb6lwaPT&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBgB8aPbyZtcD03xqvVNEnksVKUdS-VY8rS1uneIDTsnw&oe=6618FCA3	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423672543_1569920207178735_1475669426162732446_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1vG4E7wNfEMAb6Dm7gt&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfByu6S1jn0U41Bjr5syO9UnpEANsflXDuOEfbss3RnwGg&oe=6618E4FC			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012070	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		433240369255391	3	3.5870684716762E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991860190556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436055	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435988988_2567414583437560_2399784974532889155_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1minHdWCndMAb57a-93&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCyoiKDa40XsarF-u_GtSXPzRz2ry7rKUQUoQoICX1tDw&oe=6618FF6C	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436343661_1114346026376851_3311872360861099285_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=g2iHd5QSurYAb5K2fWk&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCAzH8b9bEjsrsyAm-eEjdj0kPAnKjUZcZBbVzPcd3Nfw&oe=6618E1AD			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012073	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		437390395325923	3	8.1966663339901E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991883020556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436087	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436311318_1390495964990597_6298143534321718873_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=wklMqJk0w3gAb5VS2L7&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBXTiNNBVSCvNJtWx6aPuRNCndlNaCF6Yn7z_5xaHrzRQ&oe=6618D46E	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436441518_2219946851685765_1464726311839007000_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=IPhVk6XXnEYAb71BGX-&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBoTPwcPs9RBL6R-tpADmd-jD9dJirEs3Yb-r5BmmrJLA&oe=6618F6D4			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012074	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		437390395325923	3	8.1966663339901E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991883020556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436087	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436311318_1390495964990597_6298143534321718873_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=wklMqJk0w3gAb5VS2L7&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBXTiNNBVSCvNJtWx6aPuRNCndlNaCF6Yn7z_5xaHrzRQ&oe=6618D46E	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436441518_2219946851685765_1464726311839007000_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=IPhVk6XXnEYAb71BGX-&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBoTPwcPs9RBL6R-tpADmd-jD9dJirEs3Yb-r5BmmrJLA&oe=6618F6D4			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012078	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		683872600431371	6	1.6350699039209E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	276761992181881		0	SoothixStore			120207476066810097		soothix.store	Shop now		NONE	video	Buy 1 Get 1 Free ONLY $20	Sale Ends Today	https://soothix.store/products/inner-alignment-pillow		1712421859	2.7676199218188E+14	SoothixStore	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436421059_2088917048143293_265111075898808261_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VHRdvLXf8a8Ab79fuh5&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBx_5t_1UzJSg8ceqGN12E7V6eOvKb4LJGi-XElnEMgHw&oe=6618CFED	person_profile	0	SoothixStore	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435972513_303157845953404_2100761998623899242_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=04zGcnGfKqsAb6Mq-_Y&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDsBmQz2A3ErkCAUaK7NUBjUSH6CqSfDcP13ohi4RbxBg&oe=6618EF0B			0	3	Transform Your Nights Sleep &amp; Remove Irritating Pain<br /> ⭐ The Soothix Pillow <br /> ⭐ Stabilize Your Spine <br /> ⭐ Increase Blood Circulation <br /> ⭐ Remove Sciatica Compression		SoothixStore		0	https://facebook.com/61557443887522	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012085	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		793052768938950		4.3470704236537E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991882800556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436115	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435407977_335758925746389_6420520444073344795_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2p1u9CFnLyYAb4AsuLE&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAcRmelTysfg7RXYka3UI-wtvXPTO9ioOaETrY22J6tdQ&oe=6618D1C5	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435380715_3759443244301526_1583130414329001872_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jHwIFcUuuz4Ab7lE31y&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC0lHI0X1MEji6yrY82nUyK5yi-hFVADk2rVPqS9QHa3g&oe=6618EC90			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011650	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031128		455		2455107684661406	1	6.3054546542582E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102542762731233		0	Shoulder Pain Relief Compression Brace			120208032497110364		secure.healthylabco.com	Learn more		NONE	video	No More Shoulder Pain	Guaranteed Shoulder Pain Relief Or Your Money Back	https://secure.healthylabco.com/shoulder-brace-visual-advertorial?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium={{campaign.name}}&utm_campaign={{adset.name}}&utm_content={{ad.name}}		1712498757	1.0254276273123E+14	Shoulder Pain Relief Compression Brace	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434567148_383943511206749_2945050614584628355_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=NZgjjfr00hAAb7tErvM&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBd844v2RFcn6_a6byRKoN-AsZ6UGUkfz-ZpXayIfT2tA&oe=6618D345	person_profile	0	Shoulder Pain Relief Compressi	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435407436_3557992277773032_5923775729220559975_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=m9qOqxGJ7b8Ab5MDF56&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBFnTBESu29FFH9MTC-R6WNIighHoGZ5YsoATL8D24qaw&oe=6618D2E6			0	3	Top physical therapists have developed a breakthrough Compression Shoulder Brace designed to provide support precisely where it&#039;s required to ease frozen shoulder pain, rotator cuff pain, arthritic shoulder, and general shoulder pain.		Shoulder Pain Relief Compression Brace		4012	https://facebook.com/100089123592491	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011562	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031128		455		944299833683227	24	7.6710235533083E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428397220608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 (sciatic nerve pain) vitamin all adults must eat?	What is Causing my Sciatic Nerve to Hurt?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=2a04de9d-6178-4150-81e9-d9fd053e21e0&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712495431	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433958207_1136954107344025_1272841169130784839_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=BpU-I5hkWcoAb5M25vz&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBkLgLiJW3FW3L44TGkK0pUpa2N89r11gqy9PHy6PyeHg&oe=6618D3D2	person_profile	0	Live Smart				0	3	“𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝟏 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬?...𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄!”		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011970	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031128		455		945103443662383	2	7.0711398469002E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	214832425046409		0	Peak Footwear			120208944596170042		try.peak-footwear.com	Shop now		NONE	video	Best Working Shoe 2023!	★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - 1 year warranty	https://try.peak-footwear.com/hike-7-reasons		1712470732	2.1483242504641E+14	Peak Footwear	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435890185_429460693069987_4374242776898524344_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=b7g2cVkqnggAb7owlMf&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAtPgoenc7muWWcpZLrM4OiLnH5TZuA3maMHnoseHvzvQ&oe=6618FD45	person_profile	0	Peak Footwear	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435999925_381671991362307_2383096592038781532_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nYVKMZ2g1uMAb5ktAPy&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDGZbl95DchMimfS8vyCRznd4GCur27LT9srUnPLx2S3A&oe=6618C9EC			0	3	Goodbye foot pain! Hello all-day comfort.. ☁️👣<br /> <br /> Peak Footwear their shoes feel like walking on clouds! Your feet will express their gratitude right away! 😌<br /> <br /> Join 75.000+ people savoring foot paradise!<br /> <br /> Don&#039;t miss out on our Winter Sale, where you can enjoy savings of up to 70% across our entire collection..<br /> <br /> 👉 <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftry.peak-footwear.com%2Fhike-7-reasons&amp;h=AT2y5--j9upeL5rqztfhDVa6cEliNTlsz5ofRR8aq37i_iQIOGzBKdb6Ks1Jpc6Q5-H0Pc7LzWKg79ERbhsaWzRP4H6vHFT8RNID5cRLGerFdvF9WMqMuAJkKksP5Em6o3kmooNHu3KgjjzjLdsxX6OZeuJvI5L6zQQJdg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://try.peak-footwear.com/hike-7-reasons</a>		Peak Footwear		417	https://facebook.com/61555479764998	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011477	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526154	1726031128		455		3995528674064458	1	1.1116156001622E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	149788454881544		0	Cra0004			120208746348590400		a.crazynovelapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.crazynovelapp.com/ad/TXlsaWIvMTQyOTcwLzIwMjQwNDA3MTAzNDE3L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712457635	1.4978845488154E+14	Cra0004	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435404943_944651227291676_4402725037839970678_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=tKPvpe6wUgQAb7DjNaf&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDIC7Jziu-6fxPzycg2drrgVsKkXkq1vx4TQ0sw0fGExg&oe=6618F6D3	person_profile	0	Cra0004	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423514088_7564545353604506_5694274909971106490_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZjwfbalMSI0Ab6azUzr&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDGCgyKhEZgT_ZvgPCcxBvfMpL5AFIAw1W_sj8iAu3j6w&oe=6618F62E			0	3	“Jacob what ever we were or are not ..it’s over” he looks at me and smiles.<br /> &quot;Why would you work so hard to make some of my walls come down, when you had no intentions to be with me&quot;<br /> He looks at me with no emotion and smiles &quot;I knew you were a Virgin, and I love how big your boobs are so why wouldn&#039;t I try &quot;<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t expect anyone to want to be with you...I did you a favour but I don&#039;t want to be a carer for a girl that can&#039;t walk, you won&#039;t even get naked as you don&#039;t like your scars...what makes you think I would settle for that!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> I hate my boss more than I hate anything right now. His name is Tim Dodd, he is rich because he owns so many businesses and I think he is a sexist pig. He is old enough to be my dad and still thinks he can make a pass at me. <br /> Last year he tried threatening that I would be fired as I would not give in to his demands.<br /> I enter his office he looks at me and looks down “What do you want Brooks” I sit down which automatically gets him to shout “ I don&#039;t have long so don’t sit down” ...I look at him as I use my crutch to help me back up.<br /> “Mr Dodd..Shelly said I have to go through you for time off so I basically need to book 2-3 weeks off due to an operation on my ankle coming up”<br /> “You know I’m not allowed to refuse you time off for medical however I can limit the pay..so your asking for that time off to be paid for .. am I correct”?<br /> “...yes, I have worked so hard and done so much unpaid overtime....” I say hopeful<br /> He cuts in with a “No” and “Goodbye...let Sian and Shelly know when your time off is needed but it won’t be paid time off is that clear.” <br /> My heart starts beating so fast I have been down on a waiting list for this operation for over 2 years.The pain is now unbearable and I am craving to be rid of this crutch.<br /> “Sir I really need this operation and I need the money to live...I have not even had a day off for being ill since starting 3 years ago.. I have always made sure I’m in the office.“<br /> He looks up and smiles “Oh you need me now&quot; he winks at me.<br /> I look at him in disgust “I am not that desperate!” <br /> I just walk out, there is no chance in even speaking to him he is a vile excuse of a man.<br /> I really need this operation ...I have a disability that effects my nerves and muscles to weaken. I have had surgeries since I was 4 to help with this however my muscles have caused my foot to be pulled in so I’m now walking on the side of my foot/ankle.<br /> I think for a moment and smile I’m going to go and surprise Jacob we have been seeing each for 3-4 months, he makes me laugh. I think some hugs and a good chat will definitely help me at this moment. I dry my eyes re-apply my makeup and make my way to Jacobs flat.<br /> I knock on the door happy that I&#039;m about to get the comfort that I really need but there is no answer. . . I hear loud moaning noises coming from his bedroom.<br /> No f*****g way not today, my heart hurts knowing already what the situation is. I grab my crutch with one hand and hobble , the stairs really took it out of me. I go through the living room towards his bedroom.<br /> The door is slightly open, I open the door to see a blonde girl completely undressed bouncing on my Jacob! Jacob quickly moves as he sees me at the door and the blonde girl grabs the blanket to cover herself. I stand in shock ..the girl starts shouting but I have no idea what she says I turn on the spot and start hobbling as quickly as I can towards the kitchen. I put the glass down and grab the bottle place it under my arm and make my way down the stairs at the same time trying to not cry.<br /> Jacob catches up with me a little dressed now “Paigy come on...it’s just fun like we do, you didn’t think I was just seeing you did you” I turn around and look at him <br /> “Jacob what ever we were or are not ..it’s over” he looks at me and smiles.<br /> “Okay Paige whatever you say however if you want me again which you will you know where I am”<br /> &quot;Why would you work so hard to make some of my walls come down, when you had no intentions to be with me&quot;<br /> He looks at me with no emotion and smiles &quot;I knew you were a Virgin, and I love how big your boobs are so why wouldn&#039;t I try &quot; he shrugged<br /> I open the car door and get in I now feel stupid and disgusting...<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t expect anyone to want to be with you...i did you a favour but I don&#039;t want to be a carer for a girl that can&#039;t walk, you won&#039;t even get undressed as you don&#039;t like your scars...what makes you think I would settle for that!&quot;<br /> I heard enough I drive off as fast as I can .. how am I this stupid!<br /> The next day, I should work as normal, that&#039;s what&#039;s adult life like.<br /> I get my crutch and push myself up, I clear the table and head back to the lift. <br /> I was stuck in thought when I had not noticed a small piece of paper on the shiny floor. I put my crutch straight on the paper which them slipped and I went straight down onto my knees. The slam of my knees made my eyes water straight away, the pain was horrible and my first thought was how am I going to get up. I take the crutch off and place it down and as I am about to try stand up I felt two hard muscle arms grab me from behind and pull me up onto my feet. I stand up and put all my weight on my right foot so my ankle won&#039;t give way and then I see him come from behind me.<br /> One of the most beautiful men I have ever seen, he was tall with muscles that was shown off with a tight white t-shirt, he had dark hair that was a ruffled look with a touch of gel. He has some work jeans and boots on that looks like he has been working and two beautiful brown eyes.<br /> He must be here to fix something I thought and giggles to myself when I said in my head fix me please. He grabs my crutch and passes it me and I realized that I have just been standing there looking at him and haven&#039;t even thanked him.<br /> I shake my head &quot;thank you so much&quot; I said as I start to go red with embarrassment.<br /> We both head in the lift and he presses 5 and asks me what number I would like.<br /> &quot;6 please&quot; I say quickly<br /> The pain is now overwhelming and I can not wait to sit on my chair, I look down and see that I have ripped my tights.<br /> We stand in silence and as we start to get to the 4th floor the lift stops and lights go dim.<br /> No this can not be happening today, I feel everything bad is just being thrown at me a few tears leak down my face. <br /> I close my eyes and start to breathe, the man just sighs and looks my way &quot;they will get it started again soon&quot; he tries to reassure me.<br /> The pain of my leg becomes to much and I need to sit down so I just chuck my crutch on the floor which makes the man jump. I then start to slide down to sit on the floor. At this point I&#039;m not caring what I look like...I don&#039;t need to impress him. He looks down at me with amusement in his face.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s funny&quot;<br /> He looks at me and puts his hands in his pocket &quot;how you getting up from there&quot;<br /> &quot;I will figure something out&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do to your leg?&quot; he looks down at my feet.<br /> I hate this question as I still to this day never know what to say, do I go with the long version of how I was born with a muscles and nerve wasting disease, or do I avoid the question and just say I broke it drunk as it sounds cooler.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t have to tell me if your not comfortable with telling me&quot;<br /> I am now wishing the lift would start to work, I stay looking down but start to speak and tell him I was born with bad legs, short and sweet version.<br /> I then change the subject and ask what he thinks has happened to the lift which we speak with small talk and then there was a long awkward silence.<br /> My phone starts to ring again.<br /> After rejecting the call the man looks at me and says &quot;boyfriend?&quot;<br /> &quot;oh no, it was my doctor,&quot; I say quickly, he looks at me and smiles.<br /> &quot;I would block my ears if you wanted to answer it&quot; he says softly.<br /> I sigh and say honestly &quot;To be fair I&#039;m avoiding the call, I have a huge decision to make ...&quot;<br /> The man comes and sits next to me, now he is close I can smell mints and aftershave. I find it quite soothing, I look at him and ask what he is doing here, I know he is not working due to his clothes.<br /> The man plays with his hands and says he is visiting a friend on the 5th floor and then going to go have dinner with his dad.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s your job then in this building?&quot; he says making conversation.<br /> I smile as I tell him my job role.<br /> &quot;You sound like you love your job&quot; he smiles.<br /> &quot;oh gosh I really do, I have worked so hard to be here, if I didn&#039;t love my job so much believe me I wouldn&#039;t be here!&quot;<br /> His smile fades a little &quot;why so?&quot; he asks.<br /> &quot;let&#039;s just say me and the big boss do not get on what&#039;s so ever!&quot; I say quickly.<br /> The mans lips curl into a little smile &quot;one of those hard bosses then?&quot;<br /> &quot;He is a huge Arsehole!....let me say this he can&#039;t even be a civil boss to you if you reject him when he makes a pass at you!..What kind of boss is that! I&#039;m pretty sure he is married...and the son of a b***h won&#039;t even let me have paid time off for an operation&quot;<br /> I apologize for my outburst. He looks at me with a really straight face but kindly says &quot;Completely understand it.&quot;<br /> We sit there in silence for a few minutes and as I was about to say something the lights come back on and the lift starts moving. The man stands up and then picks me up and delicately puts me on my feet. He passes me a crutch and wishes me look on everything before leaving the elevator on the 5th floor. I say to him <br /> &quot;Hope you enjoy your lunch with your father.&quot;<br /> But...<br /> &quot;Everyone I have called you up here so you can meet someone that will be by my side in this business&quot; Mr. Dodd says proudly.<br /> I have no idea where this is going but I have a bad feeling in my stomach was Mr Dodd his friend that he had to see before meeting his father for lunch?<br /> Mr Dodd continues and breaks my thoughts &quot;This is Declan, he has been managing the other offices in Edinburgh and Manchester and we find that this office needs alot of work so he has offered his assistance to get us back on track &quot;<br /> My heart starts beating fast, with me being one of the main project managers in this office I know the other offices. I also know that there run by.. oh god no!<br /> Mr Dodd announces &quot;Everyone meet my son Declan Dodd&quot;		Cra0004		42	https://facebook.com/61552123302606	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. I&#039;m sorry.&quot;<br /> &quot;You just went into protective mama mode on Hudson&#039;s hip,&quot; Conor says chuckling.<br /> I let Conor wrap my hand in the ice pack. I rest my head on his shoulder.<br /> &quot;Did he hear me yelling?&quot; I whisper.<br /> &quot;Unfortunately, I heard every word,&quot; Hudson says.		What6668-eng		59	https://facebook.com/100093508088003	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. In the evening I went to the mall and bought some beautiful blouses and shirts, all in strong colors and prints.<br /> Jennifer called me twice during the day and said that Stephan had spent the day at my parents&#039; house, the wretch stayed there making drama, and to make matters worse, Dad and Mom are on his side, in other words, as well as betraying me and doing everything he&#039;s done, the prick still has the nerve to play the victim and turn my family against me.<br /> My hatred for Stephan is only growing and I don&#039;t even know how I&#039;m going to react when I come face to face with him.		Pop001		372	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novel		18995	https://facebook.com/100085523883301	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine.&quot; <br /> One slap wasn&#039;t enough for her, she raised her hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air.<br /> &quot;Are you challenging me woman. You think I can&#039;t destroy your life?&quot; <br /> &quot;If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain&#039;t afraid of any challenge.&quot; <br /> ————————<br /> Kayla<br /> <br /> Around 7:45pm, I heard the banging of the door followed by Claire&#039;s voice. That girl knows how to give me headache. She could not wait for the next day. I lazily made my way to the door. I was attacked by her glares. &quot;Why the hard face? You look ugly&quot;<br /> <br /> She walked passed me brushing my shoulder. She choose not to answer me. Great. &quot;You did well&quot; She exclaimed throwing her bag on couch. I took the other seat. &quot;About what?&quot; I played ignorance.<br /> <br /> &quot;You know it better than anyone. You were supposed to call me since afternoon but decided to ditch me and choose to call me this night. You did absolutely well&quot; She remarked passing me a death glare.<br /> <br /> &quot;No offence I was busy unfolding my things. I just arrived Newyork a few hours ago. What matters is you&#039;re here now right?&quot; I flunged my hands in the air.<br /> <br /> Her eyes squinted on me. Before I could have a control of what was happening, she dropped her weight onto my body. &quot;I missed you girl!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Get off me! I can&#039;t breathe properly&quot; I exclaimed detaching her body from mine and also catching my breath.<br /> <br /> &quot;God. Do you want to kill me?&quot;<br /> <br /> She rolled her eyes in return. &quot;Aren&#039;t you happy that we&#039;re seeing each other after a long time? I see you don&#039;t care about me anymore&quot; She fake hurt. I burst into a fit of laughter.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look at your face. You look like an old woman&quot; I said amidst laughter.<br /> <br /> &quot;Whatever. I still look beautiful in Tyler&#039;s eyes&quot; Talking of Tyler, I have completely forgotten about him. Claire and Tyler have been together for more than five years. I remember the day Tyler approach Claire. She was on top of the moon. As she secretly has a crush on him. Tyler was our senior in University. He&#039;s not the popular type but has the aura of being attractive to people. And Claire got to be the lucky girl.<br /> <br /> &quot;How&#039;s Tyler doing?&quot; I asked wanting to start a different conversation.<br /> <br /> &quot;Like you care to know&quot; She mumbled enough for me to hear. &quot;Ofcourse I care to know. After all he&#039;s your fiancee&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;He hasn&#039;t proposed&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But he&#039;s going to. And that will be soon. I&#039;m tired of seeing you guys single. You guys are head over heels for each other. I don&#039;t see why you&#039;re wasting time&quot; Claire didn&#039;t say anything only spare me a glance and turn her face elsewhere.<br /> <br /> My brows creased in question. It&#039;s unlike her to behave that way. I know that whenever I mention Tyler, her face becomes red with blushing. I shifted to the couch beside her. &quot;Is there something wrong? Between you and Tyler?&quot; I asked placing my hand on her shoulder.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing is going on. We&#039;re okay&quot; She offered out a smile which didn&#039;t reach her eyes. This shows something is definitely wrong.<br /> <br /> &quot;You know that you&#039;re a terrible liar right? I could see right through your expression that something is definitely wrong. So before I lose my s**t and go meet Tyler right this night, better start talking&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I told you it&#039;s-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Spill!&quot; I exclaimed more like commanded. She heaved out a sigh.<br /> <br /> &quot;So lately, Tyler and I were having some argument&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay...?&quot; I trailed off knowing that wouldn&#039;t be the end of the story.<br /> <br /> &quot;The main problem is from me. I know Tyler loves me and is patient with me knowing how stubborn I am. But, I don&#039;t think I&#039;m ready for marriage now&quot; For a moment, I stared at the woman in front of me as if she has grown two heads.<br /> <br /> &quot;Then when will you be ready? Till after ten years? Or when Tyler couldn&#039;t take your s**t anymore&quot; I know I&#039;m supposed to support my friend. However, her reason doesn&#039;t look reasonable to be. I can see the love Tyler has for her. It&#039;s a kind of love any woman would love to have from her partner.<br /> <br /> &quot;Look Claire&quot; I adjust my sitting position turning her body towards me. &quot;I don&#039;t know where you got the stupid thinking in your head. Tyler loves you wholeheartedly. He&#039;d been in love with you since day one. And I know he&#039;s only holding himself back. You both love each other, he has a job, a decent source of income. Then what more do you want&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know all of that. I just don&#039;t feel like I&#039;m strong enough to take responsibility&quot; I didn&#039;t know when a hiss left my lips.<br /> <br /> &quot;Then you don&#039;t love him enough. If you&#039;re going to sit here and tell me you&#039;re not ready to take responsibility then you don&#039;t deserve to be with him&quot; My voice was slightly raised. I was beginning to be pissed. I don&#039;t even understand her.<br /> <br /> &quot;You won&#039;t understand because you&#039;ve never been in love to know how it feels when you&#039;re in a tight situation&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;If you&#039;ve been in my situation then you won&#039;t say all those things you&#039;ve said. This is between me and Tyler. You were not there with us. And you are not the one-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Wait... Wait.... Wait. Are you trying to insult me right now? Because of a man? Because I told you the truth? Seriously Claire&quot; I raked my fingers through my hair. Pissed is the word to describe what I was feeling at that moment.<br /> <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mean that. You got me wrong. I just-&quot; I raised my hands halting her.<br /> <br /> &quot;No I understand. I totally understand you. You don&#039;t have to explain to me. Now I should start learning how to stay out of things that doesn&#039;t concern me&quot; I don&#039;t know if it was her words or my own actions. Yet, I wouldn&#039;t lie about the fact that I was hurt<br /> <br /> &quot;Look Kayla, I&#039;m sorry. I kn-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Excuse me. I need to get some fresh air. Because I don&#039;t understand what just happened. I&#039;m hurt&quot; I didn&#039;t wait for her reply when I walked out of the house.<br /> <br /> I didn&#039;t stop walking until I found myself outside the building. &quot;Urgh... Why did I leave the house. I didn&#039;t do anything wrong&quot; I declared openly. Truth be told, I don&#039;t understand Claire. And she&#039;s right, maybe because I&#039;ve never been in love, I won&#039;t picture myself in her shoes. But, that doesn&#039;t mean she should out cast me like that.<br /> <br /> Shrugging my shoulder, I decided to take a walk around the area. I thought there wouldn&#039;t be a single soul around. I bet I&#039;m wrong. Even though the area is still quite bright. I trekked for a little while coming across a candy shop. A smile made it way out of my mouth. I patted my jeans. Thankfully, I still have some extra money with me.<br /> <br /> I was in awed when I came across different varieties of candies. There are literally too many to choose from. After much comtemplation, I choose three different flavors. We might be on an argument mode with Claire but I know it won&#039;t last long. I took out the chocolate flavor. I entered the next shop when a medium sized fan caught my eye. And the next thing I found myself paying for it. I will use it in my next video. With that thought, a smile made it way out of my lip. I hummed a slow song as I embark on my way back to the house. I was a focused on my own thinking when a white light flashed through my face. And the only thing that could shield me is the fan.<br /> <br /> I could hear my heart thumping in it&#039;s ribcage and my legs went weak which resulted results me into gripping the nearest pole in support. I can&#039;t believe I almost got hit. &quot;Hey woman, can&#039;t you see where you&#039;re going?&quot; An unfamiliar, manly voice resonates through my eardrums. I lift up my face to have a look at the person. And for a moment, I was short of words. He was dressed in a pieces of black suit, his jet black shining beard didn&#039;t go unnoticed. He had that kind of look that make you shiver. His presence held some kind of strong aura. The power of being in charge.<br /> <br /> &quot;I hope I&#039;m not talking to a deaf person&quot; His husky yet sharp voice snapped me out of my trance. I immediately felt embarrassed for gawking at him. I pushed my body off the ground. &quot;Um.. Sir&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;FUk!&quot; He seethe bending to his car. My brow knit in confusion. I know I&#039;m at fault for not focusing my attention on the road. So I want to get it over with and go on my way. &quot;Sir, I&#039;m-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you woman! Why do you carry this piece of cr ap around? And now look it scraped my car. Are you blind?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; I found myself uttering out in a low voice.<br /> <br /> &quot;Now look at the damage you did to my car. How are you going to pay for the damages? Heck, you don&#039;t even look like someone who have a dime&quot; He mumbled the last statement which didn&#039;t go unheard by me. For a moment, I found myself taking a clearer look at him again. Is this man in his right state of mind. If we look at it, he was partly at fault too. If he focus his attention on the road, nothing of such will happen.<br /> <br /> &quot;Excuse me Sir, I&#039;m not fully fault here. If you had focused your attention on the road, nothing of such would happen. You nearly hit me!&quot; I exclaimed.<br /> <br /> &quot;I bet you&#039;re a shameless woman. You still have the audacity to sprout nonsense. It&#039;s my car we&#039;re talking about&quot; My legs moved on it&#039;s own accord, charging towards him. I grabbed him by the collar.<br /> <br /> &quot;I&#039;m warning you for the last time, get your filthy hand off me!&quot; He seethe through gritted teeth. Fury burned in my eyes like a lightening bolt and before I could have a control of my mindset, I connects my palms with his face.<br /> <br /> &quot;Filthy huh? You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine&quot; One slap wasn&#039;t enough, I raised my hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air.<br /> <br /> &quot;Just because I allowed you to raise your hands on me doesn&#039;t mean I will let you for the second time and talking about filthy? Yes, your hands are filthy as well as you. Before I lose my temper, I advice you to apologize before you regret the day you are born&quot;<br /> <br /> I have never been angry and at the same time insulted in my life the way I was at that moment. I felt like turning the stranger in front of me into a punching bag. How dare him call me filthy! I did promised my Dad that I won&#039;t cause any trouble in my stay in New York, but the man is making it harder for me. It&#039;s better if I just ignore him and go on my way. That should be better.<br /> <br /> I was about to leave when his next word renders me speechless. &quot;I dare you to take one more step forward&quot; His voice held some authority. For a moment I was short of words. Did I really hear him correctly?<br /> <br /> &quot;I see that you don&#039;t know who you&#039;re talking to. I can destroy your life in a snap of finger&quot; A annoyed chuckle escaped me<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s not necessary for me to know who you are. You might be the richest man in this city or even the president. You&#039;re human, so I am. I don&#039;t see any difference&quot; Something flashed in his eyes. Surprise. If he thinks I&#039;m going to be afraid of him then he&#039;s clearly mistaken.<br /> <br /> I&#039;m sure he&#039;s not a simple man by his mode of dressing. The two pieces black suit isn&#039;t a common one. &quot;Look woman. I don&#039;t have forever. I have important things to do that listen to your stupidity&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh so now you&#039;re resulting to insult right. If I&#039;m stupid, then so are you. I need to make one thing clear to you. First, you were the one who tried to hit me with your car and then you want me to apologize to you because my fan mistakenly grazed your car? Isn&#039;t my life important than a stupid non living thing&quot;<br /> <br /> The next thing that follows is a fit of laughter which got me thinking maybe something is indeed wrong with the man in front of me. &quot;Important? Why would a stranger&#039;s life be important to me? I only care about my car. To give you a light punishment, I urged you to apologize because your piece of trash won&#039;t even be a tiniest bit of help to my damage&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know you but your words shows that you&#039;re not a kind hearted person. You know I can sue you for attempted murder&quot; I thought he will be taken aback by my outburst. However, he stood calm. Instead, his lips curved up. He trekked his way closer to me which led me to inch back passing him a glare.<br /> <br /> &quot;Look here woman. Whether you report to the police or file a lawsuit at the court, nothing is going to happen. No one will listen to you. In fact they will take you as a crazy person. Because they know Alexander Carlo is a well reputable man&quot; I would be lying if I say his words didn&#039;t send goosebumps to my skin. He might only be making mouth. However, when I look into the eyes of the man in front of me, it held power. His aura made me think maybe. Just maybe I was faster than my shadow<br /> <br /> And some other part of me reminded me that regardless of the status, humans are humans and it doesn&#039;t make any difference. He&#039;s only a man and I&#039;m a woman. Feeling some sense of authority in me. I shifted myself back and stare at him directly. &quot;I don&#039;t care about how reputable you are in the eyes of people. To me you&#039;re nothing but an arrogant and careless stranger&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;It seems I didn&#039;t scare you enough to come back to your senses. I might have to remind you again. Alexander Carlo isn&#039;t a forgiving type. I could allow you to walk away but believe me when I say I can destroy your life in a snap of a finger&quot; His body didn&#039;t move an inch from where he was standing only his mouth that is doing the movement.<br /> <br /> I reciprocated his action instead folding my arms across my chest. Up till now , no soul could be seen around the surrounding area. &quot;I might have to remind you too Mr Alexander or whoever you call yourself. I&#039;m not a forgiving type too. When I&#039;m wronged, I make sure that person takes a taste of his or her own medicine and I think I&#039;ve done part of it. You know....&quot; I trailed off my eyes going to his chin.<br /> <br /> &quot;The slap&quot; I let out slowly. His eyes suddenly burned with fury. In a swift motion, I found my body being hurled around a wall. &quot;You have the audacity to lay your hands on my face. Something no one will dare to do. I bet you don&#039;t know what you&#039;re getting yourself into&quot; He seethe his eyes a shade of pure a anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why? Does it hurt your ego? I will be delighted if it did. I&#039;m wronged here and the least you could do it apologize for your actions. I don&#039;t plan on letting you get away with it&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you challenging me woman. You think I can&#039;t destroy your life?&quot; A small smile spread across his face.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain&#039;t afraid of any challenge&quot; We both stared into each other&#039;s eyes with anger burning in them.<br /> <br /> A hiss left my mouth as I pulled my door open. I was burning with rage. I can&#039;t believe a stranger insulted me. He has the nerve to call me a shameless woman. What on earth. &quot;Hey you&#039;re....&quot; Claire trained off when I pass her a deathly look.<br /> <br /> She shouldn&#039;t forget we&#039;re still in a bad terms with each other. &quot;My bad. You look scary&quot; She ushered laughing at her unfunny joke.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why in the world did I not give him another good slap!&quot; I seethe punching the decor pillow in frustration.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wait... What happened? Why are you talking about slapping someone?&quot; Claire asked taking a seat beside me.<br /> <br /> &quot;He has the audacity to call me a shameless woman. Can you believe this. A total stranger. He nearly killed me!&quot; Our fight with Claire completely forgotten. I was literally hyperventilating.<br /> <br /> Claire places her hand on my shoulder. &quot;Calm down and tell me what happened?&quot;<br /> <br /> I heaved in and out a sharp breath calming my beating heart. I sure need someone to vent out my frustration. I explained everything that transpired between me and him. From the fight up to the challenge.<br /> <br /> &quot;So you mean you slapped Alexander?&quot; She asked her eyes widening a bit. Which made me raised my brows in question. &quot;As in Alexander Carlo&quot; She repeated.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yes. Is he some president? He made a mistake and I gave him a taste of his own medicine&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;OMG! Kayla you&#039;re doomed. I always advice you to be controlling your anger and now see what happened. Alexander isn&#039;t a forgiving man. And he doesn&#039;t back out of his word&quot; This time around, she made me stare at her for some seconds.<br /> <br /> &quot;What are you trying to say? You want me to stand idle and allow him to insult me?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;You don&#039;t understand Kayla. Alexander is a reputable man and among the top ten richest young bachelor in New York. Getting involved with him is like getting involved with fire. What are we going to do now&quot; She was now in standing position. My eyes followed her action. Is this woman for real?<br /> <br /> &quot;And so what?&quot; I said. Just because he&#039;s the richest man doesn&#039;t mean he&#039;d look down on people.<br /> <br /> Claire stopped pacing around the room and turned to me. &quot;You don&#039;t understand Kayla, you barely spend a day in New York and you&#039;re getting into troubles. Alexander is far powerful than you think he is. I just hope he won&#039;t do anything&quot; I found my mouth letting out a hiss. Her words are even adding fuel to my anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;He can do anything for all I care. No matter how powerful he is, he can&#039;t stop me from living my life or doing what I want. Good night. I&#039;m sleepy&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Listen Kayla, you-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;We&#039;re still on bad terms don&#039;t forget that&quot; My eyes travelled to the marble floor, where the fan I bought was splattered. Indeed the fan made me keep a history. I ignored the looks Claire was throwing me and made my way to the room. I have many things ahead of me than listen to her talking about how powerful or wealthy he is.<br /> <br /> Morning came faster than I expected. As we agreed with Mr. Julius on discussing about finding me a job. Claire was literally sulking. We barely exchanged pleasant words. She acts as if she&#039;s a relative of Alexander. Going on and on about him. We&#039;re not meeting again. Cased closed.<br /> <br /> &quot;So Kayla, I see that you have quite good grade. Since you studied business administration, I think hunting for a job won&#039;t be that hard. I have a connection with some companies. We can apply for it and see how it unfolds&quot; He explained intertwining his hands on the table. I barely touch the lemonade drink.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay Mr Julius. Thank you so much&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;My pleasure. Since you have your laptop with you we can start looking through some companies&quot; I nodded my head in answer. What I liked with the man is his sharpness. He does things directly. My phone vibrate from the desk. I almost hissed out. It won&#039;t pass Claire with her nagging self. It must be one of her new argument.<br /> <br /> However, it wasn&#039;t a message from her. It came from an unknown number. My brows squeezed in confusion. It might be a wrong message.<br /> <br /> &quot;Is everything okay?&quot; Mr Julius said bringing his attention on me.<br /> <br /> &quot;I got a job offer&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Really? Which company Is it?&quot;. I read out the message.<br /> <br /> Dear Miss Parker,<br /> I am pleased to inform you that you are invited to a job interview at Carlo industry. The interview is scheduled tomorrow by 8:00am prompt. Wishing you best of luck!<br /> <br /> From Carlo Industry Ltd.<br /> <br /> &quot;You just got lucky Kayla. No need to hunt for a job again. I can&#039;t believe you got an invite without even applying for the job&quot; His words were deaf to my ear as I got into thinking. The name Carlo looks familiar.<br /> <br /> Alexander Carlo<br /> Carlo industry		Cra0004		42	https://facebook.com/61552123302606	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Soundscapes of Love		1	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011167	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031128		455		398308099821395	1	1.1385008875718E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	107631418945071		0	Soundscapes of Love			120209921969200294		play.google.com	Install now		NONE	video	Read with Your Ears➤➤		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios		1712477201	1.0763141894507E+14	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435589551_440904988611409_1968616601965270063_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=JqgGhS23yy8Ab53T_V8&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfCxQQJe9fb1xrqbAzwnd8hWt6D-pZIfYDzGqiXCqdROwA&oe=6618EF0E	person_profile	0	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434560781_288250804318771_4059609079617713524_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=uddthOjK91MAb5A7jlE&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfAt2ulej9xXWlihq2MTHwHCrreoGl5z2Nlyd6nlKoB16Q&oe=6618DC5E			0	3	&quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; <br /> &quot;I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break.<br /> ********<br /> As the alarm went off I rolled over to hit the snooze button then realized it was 3 AM. I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Soundscapes of Love		1	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011217	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031128		455		452890327209908	1	4.3752621864851E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	181066715093574		0	MeNo001			120207738475080142		a.menovels.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.menovels.com/ad/ZmljZnVuLzE0Mzc3OS8yMDI0MDQwNzE2MzM0Ny9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712479041	1.8106671509357E+14	MeNo001	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436449460_943867273709635_7763321285806368887_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iJjJ5C2kDWoAb7z4Gub&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCz0-62-Xsx_LvhtyTGwNt8E96_UA2pMK2oogAaunlpOg&oe=6618EA00	person_profile	0	MeNo001	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436381000_387076444234962_94166792077695748_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=n4QQauxSU9oAb61k9nf&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDRoauQKePYVdGAAsXgAB_PoN6Jz_Q1VBDhYqbbTonX0A&oe=6618F20D			0	3	The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> —<br /> During my last year at university, I had just turned 21 when Stephan came into my life. My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. In the evening I went to the mall and bought some beautiful blouses and shirts, all in strong colors and prints.<br /> Jennifer called me twice during the day and said that Stephan had spent the day at my parents&#039; house, the wretch stayed there making drama, and to make matters worse, Dad and Mom are on his side, in other words, as well as betraying me and doing everything he&#039;s done, the prick still has the nerve to play the victim and turn my family against me.<br /> My hatred for Stephan is only growing and I don&#039;t even know how I&#039;m going to react when I come face to face with him.		MeNo001		85	https://facebook.com/61554251835273	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011403	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526153	1726031128		455		1441061139832690	1	1.0376148939912E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375340040733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468834	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/417481077_3352642388372304_860980994465997256_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=0UgZaZBezZQAb6bidS2&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA5R_-Pfb5mxCIy_1XcQOoz6htBGohVBuAynHOLk6QkoA&oe=6618FF8B	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435170589_1594444337977875_8594744022058448170_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1daxVNCFlTEAb70JcR8&_nc_oc=AdiF7PYgoyYhC84DW959a_O2tlg3E2YC8SnU5MQUIIrebNVcunjnsfdsY4_rUhisb2tuj_RPf0lxD25ujEUg8omR&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAPXHgvi2quZ0huuRRCyXSwKoBub2ftLqL---0zrtLGZg&oe=6618EA79			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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I can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn&#039;t just a vacation, it&#039;s more of a temporary staycation.<br /> &quot;Can I help you, ma&#039;am?&quot;<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> &quot;Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?&quot;<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I&#039;ve lost my qmind.<br /> &quot;Ma&#039;am...this is an airport, it&#039;s not a casino&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;I know that, sir, I&#039;m just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I&#039;m stuck on where to go&quot;<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> &quot;Let me guess, you&#039;re running away from a boy?&quot;<br /> &quot;Got it in one&quot;<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> Grown men who are mature don&#039;t do what he did.<br /> &quot;You really shouldn&#039;t let a man run you out of your own home, honey because the moment you give a man that type of power and control, it&#039;s hard to get it back&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, it&#039;s kind of hard to stay here when my fiance screwed my brother behind my back&quot;<br /> I say angrily while smiling a sad and pained smile as the guy behind the desk gasps dramatically and clutches at his invisible pearls.<br /> &quot;Oh my&quot;<br /> He says as he straightens his jacket and looks at me with a shocked and sympathetic expression.<br /> &quot;Well, if I can make a suggestion...London is always beautiful at this time of year&quot;<br /> London.<br /> I think to myself as I smile a real and genuine smile.<br /> This is the first time in four whole weeks that I&#039;ve smiled like this.<br /> I&#039;ve always wanted to visit London, England but for some reason, it just never happened.<br /> &quot;The UK has also got a lot of historical and cultural spots if you&#039;re interested in that type of stuff, not to mention their nightlife is lit&quot;<br /> He says the last bit while doing a little twerk before quickly getting himself together and looking around to see if anyone had seen him do it.<br /> &quot;Sorry ma&#039;am, that wasn&#039;t professional at all&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t worry about it&quot;<br /> I said while chuckling.<br /> &quot;It looks like I&#039;m going to London then, when does the next flight leave?&quot;<br /> &quot;In twenty minutes, ma&#039;am&quot;<br /> &quot;Great, book me a seat please, oh and make sure it&#039;s one way&quot;<br /> I say and the guy looks up at me with sympathetic eyes.<br /> He then arranges my ticket for me and books me on the next flight to London.<br /> I was so excited but I was also feeling really nervous as well, especially when I was handed my ticket and I was told what gate I had to go to.<br /> The reason why I felt this way is because this meant it was real, I was really leaving not just New York but also America, my home and right now with how I&#039;m feeling, it&#039;s going to be for good.<br /> I thank the worker who wishes me good luck as I head towards my gate and take a seat letting out a sigh as I did.<br /> The past four weeks have been super freaking crazy and stressful for me and I just can&#039;t wait to get away for a little while so that I can get over recent events, get myself together and work on myself mentally.<br /> I take a sip of my water as my mind drifts back to four weeks ago when all of this mess started.<br /> My fiance Dylan Tate and I were hosting our engagement party at the Ritz Carlton and it was supposed to be the party of the century.<br /> The Carpenter, Black and Tate families are the top three most powerful, influential and richest families in New York&#039;s elite and the fact that two of these families were joining together through marriage was a big freaking deal but I didn&#039;t care about any of that.<br /> I loved Dylan and I had loved him ever since I first set my eyes on him when I was sixteen, we were childhood sweethearts and had dated each other ever since our high school days.<br /> He&#039;s the love of my life, the man of my dreams, so when he proposed to me in Bali, the answer was a given and I couldn&#039;t have been any happier but then my whole world came crashing down the night of my engagement party, the night that was supposed to be one of the best nights of my life turned into pure hell.<br /> What happened was, Dylan had gone AWOL right before we were supposed to make the official announcement, so I went looking for him but I wasn&#039;t expecting to see what I saw when I finally found him.<br /> I found Dylan in our hotel room with my brother Luca and both had nothing on.<br /> I can&#039;t even begin to describe to you how painful it was to see the love of my life and my beloved older brother who I love so freaking much entangled the way that they were.<br /> I was so heartbroken and devastated that I didn&#039;t even stay to hear their sorry excuses.<br /> I quickly left the room and the hotel altogether because honestly, there&#039;s nothing they could say or even do that would be good enough for me to accept or even forgive.<br /> After I left the hotel, I went to a nearby bar where I drank all of my pain and sorrows away.<br /> I ended up getting so freaking drunk that I found myself in a hotel room losing my innocence to some strange guy or at least that&#039;s what I thought at the time.<br /> When I woke up the next morning, I realised the guy who I had been intimate with and gave my precious flower to was none other than New York&#039;s most eligible bachelor Logan Black who is also the best friend of my eldest brother Justin.<br /> I was in so much shock and I couldn&#039;t believe I had been with Logan.<br /> I instantly freaked out and panicked because I didn&#039;t know how Logan was going to react when he woke up and realised he&#039;d had been with me, the girl he had always seen as his younger sister and I really didn&#039;t wanna to stay to find out, so I quickly got dressed and left the hotel room.<br /> I then went home where of course, I found out I was the villain of my story because I had left my engagement party without a word and had shown up the next morning literally doing the walk of shame.<br /> My parents questioned me about where I had been? who I had been with? why did I leave? how could I embarrass the Carpenter and Tate familys the way that I did? you know all that blah, blah, blah BS.<br /> Of course, Luca and Dylan didn&#039;t say anything and they were only too happy to throw me to the wolves which broke my heart even further because they were supposed to love me, yet they didn&#039;t care and they stood there allowing me to take the brunt of the blame for last night when it was all their fault.<br /> Anyway, I took all of the abuse and all hell broke loose when I told them that the wedding was off and I didn&#039;t want to marry Dylan anymore which angered my parents, more specifically my dad who hit me for the first time in my life and he demanded or I should say he commanded me to still go through with the wedding.<br /> Even that fake piece of trash Dylan acted like a love-sick victim and begged me not to cancel the wedding and even had the nerve to say he&#039;d forgive me, you know ME for MY indiscretions, the cheeky man but I refused to budge even despite my dad&#039;s determination for it to still go ahead.<br /> I didn&#039;t wanna fight them anymore, so I let them all think they had won, so while everyone was planning the wedding of the century, I was making plans of my own to leave and get away.<br /> I really didn&#039;t want to leave because at the end of the day, my family are still my family and I love them so much but I knew I could never forgive them, especially Luca.<br /> Luca was my best friend growing up and I was the closest to him out of all of my brothers which is why this is so devastating to me.<br /> It&#039;s also the reason why I stopped myself from publically dragging Luca and Dylan out of the closet and outing them to the world so that everyone would know I wasn&#039;t the big, bad wolf in this story because deep down inside of me, I still do love them both and I don&#039;t want to hurt either of them.<br /> There&#039;s also another reason why I&#039;m leaving or I should say this was the final nail in the coffin if you will and that reason is because I&#039;m pregnant with Logan&#039;s baby.<br /> I knew my parents would flip their lids when they found out and they&#039;d either assume Dylan is the father and would use my baby to make the wedding happen sooner or they&#039;d wanna know who the real father is and if they learned Logan is the father then they&#039;d force me to marry him to save face.<br /> I didn&#039;t want either of those options, I didn&#039;t want Dylan and I didn&#039;t want Logan, I just wanted me and my baby, so I packed a bag and grabbed as much cash as I could because I didn&#039;t wanna take any cards with me in case they tried to track me down and I headed straight for JFK airport hoping to start a new life.<br /> I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the boarding call for my flight.<br /> I let out a breath and smiled as I thought to myself this is it whilst placing a hand on my stomach.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s just you and me from now on my little angel&quot;<br /> I take a final deep breath in and slowly release it before standing up and grabbing my bags.<br /> I then head towards my gate and my new life in London, England.<br /> Six Years Later...<br /> <br /> &quot;KIDS!!, BREAKFAST IS READY!!&quot;<br /> &quot;OK, MUM!!&quot;<br /> I plate up mine and the kid&#039;s breakfasts and place them on the table along with four cups of orange juice and a cup of coffee for myself.<br /> I was grabbing a few condiments for the table when my three babies came barrelling into the room with my youngest son Dayton looking like he was going to a Marvel or DC convention.<br /> &quot;Dayton baby, I thought I told you all to get ready for school?&quot;<br /> &quot;You did and I did&quot;<br /> He said cheekily and I rolled my eyes.<br /> &quot;Son, you can&#039;t wear your Batman mask and cape to school&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not? I look cool&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;Yes I know you do, son but you can&#039;t just wear it&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s the rules, Dayton, we have to wear our school uniforms and nothing else&quot;<br /> My one and only baby girl says before taking a sip of her drink.<br /> &quot;But Elijah gets to wear his Spiderman costume every day, mum&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s because Elijah is autistic, baby and the school are trying to make his school life a little bit easier and make it as comfortable as possible for him&quot;<br /> I tell him for the umpteenth time and he drops his head in defeat.<br /> &quot;Ok, fine...can I wear it after school?&quot;<br /> He asks and I smile.<br /> &quot;Of course, you can&quot;<br /> I bend down and give him a kiss.<br /> &quot;Now come and eat your breakfast before it gets all cold and soggy&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok, mum&quot;<br /> Dayton and I take our seats and my eldest baby, my firstborn Logan couldn&#039;t resist making a comment about his brother&#039;s attire.<br /> &quot;You look like a nerd, Dayton&quot;<br /> &quot;Says the one who is reading a chemistry book at the breakfast table&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s biology actually and it doesn&#039;t hurt to want to warm your brain up before school&quot;<br /> &quot;That makes no sense at all&quot;<br /> Dayton says while rolling his eyes.<br /> &quot;Actually it does, Dayton, it&#039;s just like when you go to the gym, you warm up first, right? Logan reading a book before school is like a warm-up for him to go and learn&quot;<br /> Why did that make so much sense?.<br /> I mean, don&#039;t get me wrong, my babies are smart, actually, they&#039;re super smart, so it shouldn&#039;t be surprising or shocking to me that they&#039;d say something clever but it is every single time.<br /> &quot;Ok guys, knock it off and eat, please&quot;<br /> We all eat our food and I couldn&#039;t keep my eyes off my three bundles of joy as we ate.<br /> It was one of the biggest shocks of my life when I found out I was expecting triplets and I near fainted in the doctor&#039;s office, especially when my mind started going into overdrive about things like giving birth but thankfully the pregnancy and the birth went better than I expected because I had my best friend Carmella there with me and she&#039;s been there for me ever since.<br /> My kids are my entire life and have been ever since I left New York six years ago.<br /> I&#039;ve got two handsome boys and a beautiful little girl who have all just turned five years old and they&#039;re the lights of my life.<br /> My eldest son is Logan David Junior, yes I named him after his biological father and his paternal grandfather David Black which is something that I never planned on doing at first but as soon as I gave birth to him and I held him for the very first time, I knew that I couldn&#039;t give him any other name.<br /> Logan is my quiet child and he&#039;s very introverted compared to his siblings, he also loves to learn new things and is always either studying, reading a book, watching educational programmes or looking up something educational on the internet.<br /> He&#039;s not as sociable as his brother and sister but he still likes to have fun and hang out with other kids his age just as long as he knows and trusts them.<br /> My baby is also obsessed with science and computers and is constantly learning the ins and outs of them both, hence why he&#039;s currently reading a biology book while he&#039;s eating his eggs.<br /> All three of my kids are very skilled musically and Logan is one hell of a pianist.<br /> He&#039;s won so many awards for it and he even performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety performance in front of the royal family last year which made me one hell of a proud momma wolf.<br /> Then there&#039;s my youngest son Dayton James who is named after my father.<br /> Dayton is my little troublemaker, he&#039;s my cheeky child who has got one hell of a smartass mouth and he loves to joke around and play pranks on people which I hate and I&#039;m trying to knock it out of him but it&#039;s hard, especially when he religiously watches Home Alone because he says the main character Kevin is his idol.<br /> I really should&#039;ve given Dayton the middle name Liam after my big brother because he&#039;s just like his uncle in every way possible, even his laugh is the same as Liam&#039;s.<br /> Despite being a Johnny Knoxville in training, Dayton is a mathematician which is something he must&#039;ve gotten from his dad because I&#039;m dumb as a chicken when it comes to numbers, he also loves the drums which fits perfectly with his personality and lately, he&#039;s been taking air guitar lessons with a tutor.<br /> Then there&#039;s my little princess, my daughter Teddy Louise who I named after my mom.<br /> Teddy is a little girly girl who is obsessed with Disney, she loves to get dressed up and look pretty but she&#039;s also not afraid to get her hands dirty.<br /> She loves it when it rains because she gets to stomp around in puddles but her favourite weather is when it snows because she loves to build snowmen and make snow angels.<br /> Teddy also loves to bake and can make pretty much anything but her favourite thing to bake is cupcakes because she loves to decorate them with different icing and sprinkles.<br /> She&#039;s obsessed with many forms of art and loves to learn about the history of different famous artists, especially the likes of Picasso and Van Gogh, they really intrigue her for some reason.<br /> Teddy also loves to play the flute and can play many different beautiful melodies on it but she&#039;s not as into it as her older brothers are with their instruments.<br /> All three of my kids are incredibly smart and they attend a special school for the gifted after they were referred there by their previous school when they all started showing signs of being child prodigies.<br /> I always knew my kids were special and were more intelligent than most other kids their ages but I never in my wildest dreams would have ever thought that one let alone all three of my babies would be child prodigies because I always believed they were rare like one in a million type of rare, yet I managed to birth three, that&#039;s crazy.<br /> &quot;Mum&quot;<br /> Dayton&#039;s cute, adorable voice broke me from my thoughts.<br /> &quot;Yes, baby&quot;<br /> &quot;Can I have some more juice, please?&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course you can, do you two want some more as well?&quot;<br /> I ask Logan and Teddy who nod their hands.<br /> I grab the jug of juice and fill up their glasses before sitting back down in my chair.<br /> &quot;Thanks, mum&quot;<br /> My babies said in unison while smiling and I smiled back at them.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re welcome, babies&quot;<br /> I said as I heard a noise coming from the front door which I knew was the mail.<br /> I once again get up from my chair and go to see what junk I&#039;ve been sent today.<br /> I wasn&#039;t expecting anything important because all of my bills have been paid for and are up to date, so I wasn&#039;t expecting anything more than just junk mail and takeaway leaflets which they seriously need to stop giving us, the internet is a thing, folks.<br /> I let out a breath as I look through the pile but my eyes narrowed and I was confused/scared when one of the letters caught my attention for several reasons.<br /> The first reason is because of the American stamps and the address which are in the corners of the envelope.<br /> The latter is something the majority of the UK don&#039;t do, so that struck me as odd and the second reason is the very familiar handwriting on it which I immediately recognised as my grandfather Joseph&#039;s handwriting.<br /> My heart was beating a mile a minute and my anxiety had spiked as I continued to look at the envelope and they got worse as my fingers danced over the Christmas stamp which had been used to seal the letter.<br /> I didn&#039;t know what was in the letter but it was enough to make me feel panicked and nervous because nobody from my previous life except for Carmella knows where I live now, so how in on earth has my grandpa found out where I am? and why is he writing to me? what does he want?.<br /> &quot;Mum, we need to go, we&#039;re going to be late&quot;<br /> Teddy says and I look up to see all three of my kids standing in the hallway putting on their coats, hats, scarves and gloves.<br /> It&#039;s December and the weather is cold which is something I&#039;m used to as a native of New York but in the UK, the mornings always seem really bitter, so I make sure we&#039;re all wrapped up warm whenever we leave the house.<br /> I place the pile of letters on the side cabinet and go to put on my coat and accessories before grabbing my bag and making sure I&#039;ve got everything I need including my phone, purse, house keys and car keys.<br /> &quot;Are you ready to go, babies?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yep&quot;<br /> &quot;Mmm-hmm&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, mum&quot;<br /> The kids all say at the same time.<br /> &quot;Have you got your book bags and packed lunches?&quot;<br /> I ask them and they all nod their heads.<br /> &quot;Ok, let&#039;s go&quot;<br /> We leave our home and head towards the car.<br /> I make sure all of the kids are safely strapped in before getting in myself, we then set off for their school as we sing along to the Christmas songs which were playing on the radio.<br /> Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year and it&#039;s also my kids favourite as well.<br /> This time of year is also always really bittersweet for me because Christmas with my family used to be amazing and we&#039;d always have so much fun.<br /> It was the one time of the year when we&#039;d all gather together and stay at my parent&#039;s mansion for the entire holiday and we&#039;d celebrate it in style.<br /> I really wish I could go back to those times.<br /> There&#039;s nothing I&#039;d love more than for my babies to have a REAL family Christmas with our family maybe even with their father and his family but I highly doubt this will happen anytime soon.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s crazy how fast our lives can change within the blink of an eye and sometimes you don&#039;t even know it&#039;s happening until it&#039;s already happened.<br /> The past six years have been a crazy whirlwind and I&#039;ve had to get used to a lot of changes in my life since I moved to London but now I&#039;m happily settled and living my best life, well, I&#039;m living as great of a life as I possibly can without my beloved family here with me.<br /> There was a time when my family and I were extremely close, we would always see and talk with each other every day and we always did anything and everything for one another but all of that changed and I saw a totally different side to my family after Dylan and Luca&#039;s betrayal.<br /> I always used to think I had the perfect family, the perfect parents, the perfect grandparents and the perfect older brothers and in a way, I still feel that way about them but I also can&#039;t forget the immediate change in them when I found out my older brother was screwing my fiance.<br /> The betrayal left me a heartbroken mess and it changed my entire life forever, it also changed all of the plans I had made for my future.<br /> Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a school teacher, I wanted to teach the future generation and prepare them for the next stages of their lives.<br /> A few months before everything happened six years ago, I was offered a place at one of the best colleges in New York to get my teaching degree but then my relationship broke down and the perfect future I had planned with Dylan had gone up in flames along with everything else.<br /> I no longer had any desire to get my teaching degree but I needed to find a steady income so that I could provide for myself and the triplets because I knew my savings which was a very substantial amount of money wouldn&#039;t last me forever.<br /> I wasn&#039;t used to living like this because I was born a millionaire heiress, I had always lived a life of luxury and I never had to worry about anything, so to now live knowing money was running out was kind of scary, especially since I now had three extra mouths to feed and I didn&#039;t want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong I wasn&#039;t a spoiled little rich girl or anything like that but I lived a comfortable life with no worries and I wanted the same for my kids as well.<br /> I didn&#039;t want them to grow up worrying about things that they shouldn&#039;t have to which I know they would&#039;ve done because they&#039;re really smart and they would&#039;ve immediately sensed when something was wrong.<br /> Anyway, I knew I needed to make some decent money and fast but I didn&#039;t know how.<br /> That was until one day when I was watching some soppy rom-com movie which was based on some old book and it unlocked a brand new passion inside of me, a passion which I never knew existed if I&#039;m being perfectly honest with you.<br /> I always loved to read and loved nothing more than to get lost in a good book but I never once saw myself as a writer because I didn&#039;t think I was creative enough to be one.<br /> All of that changed as soon as I put pen to paper or my fingers to my laptop I should say and that&#039;s when magic happened.<br /> Within two months, I had finished and completed my first book The Billionaire&#039;s Secret Baby which later turned into a five-part series when my fans demanded more from me.<br /> The series was a huge hit and before I knew it, I was a world-famous author, I was successful and I was rolling in the money, most of which I&#039;ve either invested or I&#039;ve put into different bank accounts for me and my kids for when they&#039;re older.<br /> The rest of the money I used to buy us our current home and everything we needed to furnish it and I also bought myself a decent car as well.<br /> I mean, I&#039;m not at Donald Trump&#039;s level of rich but I&#039;ve got enough money for me and the triplets to live happy and comfortable lives together.<br /> Right now I&#039;m in my office working on a new book and a new series but for some strange reason, I can&#039;t seem to concentrate and for the first time in my writing career, I&#039;ve got writer&#039;s block.<br /> I let out a sigh as I take off my glasses and rub the bridge of my nose.<br /> This is so frustrating and annoying.<br /> The worst thing for a writer to experience is knowing what you want to write and how you want to write it but being unable to articulate it in the right way and have it make sense.<br /> There have been many times in the past where I&#039;ve written something and when I&#039;ve read it back I was baffled. this makes absolutely no sense.<br /> I looked back at the screen and decided I needed to take a break, so I got up and went into the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee and something to eat.<br /> I didn&#039;t really have much of an appetite but I knew if I didn&#039;t eat something now then I probably wouldn&#039;t have anything to eat until dinner later on which wouldn&#039;t do me any good.<br /> You need to be healthy in your mind, body and soul in order to do anything and I can&#039;t focus on writing a great story if I&#039;m pushing myself without resting or eating.<br /> I was sitting on the couch and eating my food with the television on in the background which I wasn&#039;t watching, it was just on for background noise because I hate silence and that&#039;s all I ever seem to have in this house when the kids aren&#039;t here.<br /> Anyway, the T.V. quickly caught my attention when the annoying presenter with a high-pitched squeaky voice, who was wearing more make-up than a drag queen mentioned several familiar names which piqued my interest, one of which and the gossip about him almost had me choking on my coffee.<br /> &quot;Hello everyone and welcome to the Hollywood Daily, it&#039;s been a busy week for many of the Hollywood elite, more specifically those within the affluent Carpenter and Black families&quot;<br /> The presenter said with a huge grin on her face.<br /> The first piece of news she was gossiping about was my sister-in-law Sabrina launching two new clothing lines, one is a maternity line and one is for kids which will be released after Christmas.<br /> This will be her third and fourth lines that she&#039;s released, the first one being a bikini line and the second one was an undergarment line which she worked on with my mom.<br /> &quot;Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen because the latest announcement from the Carpenter family is one that is going to break all of our precious little hearts, Luca Carpenter the youngest son of James and Louise Carpenter has come out as gay&quot;<br /> This is the news which had me almost choking on my coffee.<br /> What does she mean he&#039;s come out as gay?.<br /> Didn&#039;t he do that six years ago?.<br /> &quot;According to a statement released earlier today, Luca said it&#039;s taken me a very long time to finally accept who and what I am and now I can proudly say that I&#039;m a gay man&quot;<br /> Holy cow.<br /> &quot;But that&#039;s not the most shocking part of the statement, the part which has left many of the public including fans of the family baffled and scratching their heads in confusion is when Luca also confessed his undying love for his soulmate and the love of his life Dylan Tate...does that name ring a bell? well, it should do because Dylan is the eldest son and heir of Lachlan and Sandra Tate and he&#039;s the former fiance of Luca&#039;s younger sister Lacey Carpenter who has been M.I.A for the past six years, are Luca and Dylan the reason for her disappearance from the limelight? has this love story been going on for a lot longer than the Carpenters want us to believe? this is something we may never know unless Luca, Dylan or even Lacey herself comes out and explains it to us&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe this.<br /> It&#039;s a good job I legally changed my name six years ago before I gave birth to my kids because if I didn&#039;t, then this could have caused a lot of trouble for me and my kiddies.<br /> &quot;Moving on, we&#039;ve got everyone&#039;s favourite billionaire playboy Logan Black who is as much known for his dating life as he is for his wealth, businesses and modelling career, the fitness model and business mogul is known for having a different woman on his arm every week but is his bachelor life officially over? it seems so after the sexy hunk was spotted shopping at one of New York&#039;s most expensive jewellery stores with singer and actress GiGi Addams&quot;<br /> What?.<br /> It hurt my heart to hear about Logan settling down with someone else, especially with a snake like GiGi Addams.<br /> Deep down in my heart, I knew why it hurt me so much but I just didn&#039;t want to admit to it.<br /> I had always had a crush on Logan ever since I was a kid and I think somewhere over the years, that crush manifested into something more but I really didn&#039;t want to confess to those feelings because he&#039;s my older brother&#039;s best friend and also because of Dylan, not to mention Logan is everything I hate in a man.<br /> He&#039;s cocky and conceited and he thinks if the world doesn&#039;t revolve around him then it should or at least that&#039;s how he was six years ago, I don&#039;t know if he&#039;s changed at all since I left the States.<br /> I couldn&#039;t help but smile a sad and bittersweet smile as the presenter continued to talk about my family and those who used to be close to me and it really hurt my heart because I miss them so freaking much and I hate hearing about them and what&#039;s new in their lives through channels like this.<br /> Changes are a natural part of life but sometimes it&#039;s the ones you weren&#039;t expecting that cause you the most pain and sorrow but also the most happiness as well.&#039;Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who love beyond all faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles that nobody knows about&#039;<br /> ~ Farzana Baig<br /> <br /> Italy.<br /> Spain.<br /> France.<br /> England.<br /> Australia.<br /> There are so many amazing options but I can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn&#039;t just a vacation, it&#039;s more of a temporary staycation.<br /> &quot;Can I help you, ma&#039;am?&quot;<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> &quot;Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?&quot;<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I&#039;ve lost my qmind.<br /> &quot;Ma&#039;am...this is an airport, it&#039;s not a casino&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;I know that, sir, I&#039;m just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I&#039;m stuck on where to go&quot;<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> &quot;Let me guess, you&#039;re running away from a boy?&quot;<br /> &quot;Got it in one&quot;<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> <br /> 👇👇👇<br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to open Dreame to continue reading&quot;Coming Home For Christmas&quot;<br /> (It will automatically jump to the book)		Shorttttv-wondershows		5	https://facebook.com/61556947354423	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012014	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031128		455		455566633573997		2.7556488890498E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000677210431		feelingwonderful.club	Watch more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290132	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435302361_1440212993284427_8006077913847962900_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Rv7I3YDfsW0Ab4Zza18&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA2pPk81KTwXrjmpgsMCBBjhmbu6UQAbTjlylQjDoEqqQ&oe=6618FA3D	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435430231_3359384584354915_7871663352521913448_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=A3usTFHU1k0Ab4k64S4&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBQYlXP_qYA3i6PthjeuXyL7w5apodtNIR8l1e1nBvxpQ&oe=6618D608			0	3	Nights were the worst, every toss and turn a reminder of my Neuropathic pain. But then, this quick little trick gave me my first full night&#039;s sleep in years.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011909	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031128		455		1125252865291707		1.7774556594193E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456127910566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434612	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435409905_962173785259027_7664106718451257716_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=tJN9xuCQ4R4Ab7WqGdF&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfCHXSh5jzaHC4D5GhXQkS7ZDtaI6idrNvaZS1EwDfikiw&oe=6618CBA5	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434565495_795356515297217_4554994753977006082_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LJRLV007yesAb4EHYyI&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfCP7FoNnCO_eisexGR5EHUuiqsM7AXSD8qNsGUwaDTiLA&oe=6618E7A3			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011447	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526154	1726031128		455		1846436782449446	1	1.5757258698876E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	193333657187812		0	Cha112			120209216280410120		b.chaptersapps.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.chaptersapps.com/ad/Q2hhcHRlcnMvMTQzMDYzLzIwMjQwNDA3MTM0MDUxL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468712	1.9333365718781E+14	Cha112	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436259791_1163414688019071_176590826858652365_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=BTnKroY6K3EAb62gyGT&_nc_oc=AdhF5HLZBW4ussNPrDHu_q9vfTemBWktHIfzcQvM-eRKXfACxSxZfrNDhn110jVTa0TMHxpxokxNs6W7VC4n-YT9&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBpg2c8nrCN7hVnazZeh7Ztrg55VGjgLqJL6m5c_kj-Zg&oe=6618DF93	person_profile	0	Cha112	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436785357_1553132978752037_7649555675682281692_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=k-78317vcHwAb5AfM5t&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfA-m1G7U88fsIzoNt8tZjxFz0Q2c-RyX-yLn0DzNwAbRQ&oe=6618E15E			0	3	After the doctor&#039;s office, I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman. The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Cha112		48	https://facebook.com/61554217282088	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011256	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031128		455		771737205054689	1	7.992381048818E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	104800005627300		0	A wonderful story			120208144592180110		page.tapon.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Free reading with Title "Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO"		https://page.tapon.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=4442&brand=3&app=0&ppid=2565&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120208144572290110&ori_adset_id=120208144577320110&ori_ad_id=120208144587710110		1712486049	1.048000056273E+14	A wonderful story	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436598308_793754272640394_2133162976812193641_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=43mIxkg_cIwAb77QdBV&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfD9-p2zhKaEKnUDiOyHc9hFFrf0n2dZwgQraikEb5eDsw&oe=6618E06D	person_profile	0	A wonderful story	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436227647_401670232800410_1792059100524641065_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7VYUqdX6k8cAb5YTacY&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfD3y96B0dSa28Dy_ItIRYH8ddrFyN-VxjA_WuMLHdxMbQ&oe=6618E7FB			0	3	A male gynecologist went to the wrong table on a blind date, but he didn&#039;t expect that a female CEO with a net worth of tens of billions would be interested in him.<br /> ------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> Chapter 1 The Blind Date Blunder<br /> “I know, Mom. I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. 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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Cha112		48	https://facebook.com/61554217282088	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011309	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031128		455		938673321076705	1	3.75989386767E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120209938022330002		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzgwOC8yMDI0MDQwNzE2MzUzMS9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712479132	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436455931_297475446715107_3207069731268334573_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ycsMx1rks0gAb47L4fN&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDH-4GgIQ-l4n57Oy6WeVFHrjsYauuBABZazp5Kg9Qc4w&oe=6618F078	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435471629_723659219940671_1114700782796194946_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yhjoklbDQC4Ab5bvIOk&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfB36nEifHF6zvQ-tfB8qrg5OiAcdJCSrORRLTh1MGvbLA&oe=6618FBB8			0	3	The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> —<br /> During my last year at university, I had just turned 21 when Stephan came into my life. My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. In the evening I went to the mall and bought some beautiful blouses and shirts, all in strong colors and prints.<br /> Jennifer called me twice during the day and said that Stephan had spent the day at my parents&#039; house, the wretch stayed there making drama, and to make matters worse, Dad and Mom are on his side, in other words, as well as betraying me and doing everything he&#039;s done, the prick still has the nerve to play the victim and turn my family against me.<br /> My hatred for Stephan is only growing and I don&#039;t even know how I&#039;m going to react when I come face to face with him.		Pop001		372	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novel		18995	https://facebook.com/100085523883301	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011855	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031128		455		399127139647169	3	3.8970139402627E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456133610566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434693	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434078441_287878817691666_7228408156937311372_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=SGhHHpcJz6IAb7gSgtO&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDAOMr2fNAdDjuue-TjdC4UAcg0SvaMxPyEPFww6zPvJA&oe=6618CCA6	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434020021_3639876326227982_7532693771715496266_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=fH7hTWysGwYAb7iWtuE&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBApZVlaAGGGqsY3S5p-3Zhp4MvibJnJdZH1VgyXqDGUw&oe=6618F4E4			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012250	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031128		455		403856712381329	1	7.9761126226434E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	188697567874936		0	True Diabetes Neuropathy & Wound Solutions			120207959446550417		fb.me	Sign up		NONE	video	Breakthrough Neuropathy Care in Show Low - Start Living Pain Free!	⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 120+ 5-Star Reviews	http://fb.me/		1712459372	1.8869756787494E+14	True Diabetes Neuropathy & Wound Solutions	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434551876_927175712199940_3090198785464667569_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Kbefyz0E9WkAb5UynpX&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCgpZJixikEqygsNIMcpGboyQlSEsdvCc75CJU9IjeVjw&oe=6618CF28	person_profile	0	TRUE Diabetes Neuropathy & Wound Solutions AZ LLC	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435891226_1386318015398367_5411938710733924692_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=st7kO55KQxoAb62Tmw1&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCYBSHqe34pjrxxzMHaLlzzYVXfOnKkxDowsOAYH3ZC8g&oe=6618FC8C			0	3	Hi Show Low and White Mountains Residents! 😄👋<br /> <br /> TRUE Diabetes Neuropathy &amp; Wound Solutions is proud to offer patients in the White Mountains and surrounding communities with PROVEN, non-surgical solutions for peripheral neuropathy, sciatica, nerve pain, and related symptoms and conditions. <br /> <br /> Don&#039;t continue suffering with debilitating neuropathy symptoms - our top-rated team has years of experience in effectively addressing: <br /> <br /> ✅ Numbness<br /> ✅ Tingling <br /> ✅ Circulation Issues <br /> ✅ Pins and Needles<br /> ✅ and more peripheral neuropathy, sciatica, and <br /> <br /> ✅ Some care plans covered under Medicare and insurance! <br /> <br /> DO NOT let these conditions persist without seeing a specialist - peripheral and diabetic neuropathy, when advanced can result in:<br /> <br /> ❌ Poor Blood Circulation<br /> ❌ Constant, Debilitating Pain in the Limbs and Extremities<br /> ❌ Expensive Surgeries <br /> ❌ Costly and Addictive Pain Medications that MASK symptoms without treating the underlying cause <br /> ❌ Potentially Amputations and Infection<br /> <br /> Our passionate team has YEARS of experience in stopping these symptoms at their root cause and helping patients avoid medications and surgery. <br /> <br /> Book a FREE Neuropathy Consultation to learn more about our PROVEN non-surgical neuropathy solutions - some of which are covered under Medicare and insurance - by clicking BOOK NOW below, or call our team:<br /> <br /> Show Low: (928) 693-7880		True Diabetes Neuropathy & Wound Solutions		2700	https://facebook.com/TrueHealthTeam	0		SIGN_UP						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011873	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031128		455		434734235603978	3	1.7774556594193E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456130490566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434619	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434084821_1145694103544164_5889017608557989177_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x5ddWbG0ttcAb7TcH7V&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDblxQQI041VKnae2lVsn2mSobHTybursgwEoXpogvMLg&oe=6618EDBE	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433941833_1468761844067617_8655081260592140478_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HUiSlUYOHzQAb52ffxk&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAAYTJp16IvYrWKXKJTyJyjVoyVsR_LyUvShAHPn4YGyA&oe=6618EEBA			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011291	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031128		455		871089724782615	1	9.4951087348906E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	102114825976458		0	The novels			120207703022920429		page.joyreadings.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Free reading with Title "Love at the Wrong Table"		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=4685&brand=2&app=0&ppid=1635&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120207703008590429&ori_adset_id=120207703008990429&ori_ad_id=120207703021890429		1712485353	1.0211482597646E+14	The novels	https://scontent.fosu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435525274_1498946931040964_2642361979715998664_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=X8WuSXZPk4IAb5PKtB3&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-1.fna&oh=00_AfDgu43q-Z3dao5LJsQvseop22NhAWHHObIoKa5wI3IVWw&oe=6618DEE2	person_profile	0	The novels	https://scontent.fosu2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435666614_439155778669343_7087367806831846135_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=B-pDzACXo70Ab4qrysK&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-2.fna&oh=00_AfDaDIeueoM7dSul9b4Pqe5IVzwj7YGXY7gQcFIwv6XtAQ&oe=6618F8CA			0	3	A male gynecologist went to the wrong table on a blind date, but he didn&#039;t expect that a female CEO with a net worth of tens of billions would be interested in him.<br /> ............................................................................................................................................................<br /> “I know, Mom. I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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1012127	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031128		455		1074294833659355	3	1.4161481159374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991864760556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436068	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435988507_1008469850987935_7944221199900441369_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=oOc6YxNAIpkAb5USh4H&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB-36qyJbJmefylwvcgm5aAvBE_xEifBZDOK88w7MdRyw&oe=6618E843	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436119939_955381056120494_1329605383519819748_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ojpO9aQiSRAAb60ZRB-&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDya7F6etJ3NlU3iX0liHfUsZ2thDFDAcY7Mp4eAN7nTA&oe=6618E591			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011905	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031128		455		948723846751710	3	1.7774556594193E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456128020566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434644	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435875374_412230514747161_8583749459357338027_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1cs5WiNe0wMAb6otOny&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfDO9NUvpAyztOXAyyLz8rP3gJDwU6k63tQd7CNKn_C9Ow&oe=6618F446	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435555462_1505598770367486_2137208280327899474_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ab0wHaYi2HEAb4TQRRU&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBaR9wGZXFXKVmWqR2-2fXLZgIpzfVXQA3mB6iI1AKQ7A&oe=6618EA8B			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011444	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526154	1726031128		455		1772170563289984	5	1.8215331916471E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	103138129056172		0	Hot style novel			120208744677910344		page.tapon.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Click to READ More👉👉Title：The Return of the God of War 👊👊		https://page.tapon.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=5528&brand=3&app=0&ppid=1779&pid=FBW2A&campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&adset_id=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&ad_id=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium=%7B%7Bplacement%7D%7D&utm_campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&utm_term=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&utm_content=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&ori_campaign_id=120205896062630344&ori_adset_id=120205896062730344&ori_ad_id=120205896068810344		1712475678	1.0313812905617E+14	Hot style novel	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436514955_1606557810097806_607637145061049556_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=91ne0JMgFTUAb7CuiEU&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAhs2PKjVBRfS1A4fwApecm3pBUpuiQaVMffkpVVqC8Zw&oe=6618C7B1	person_profile	0	Hot style novel	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436384300_1451891335764466_1497152335820890127_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=zsO25lFSfYkAb7AJpUV&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCikOnYK-q2EbKAMx8WmQ8DPa2-amr9ve4RFxmrdZZU4w&oe=6618ED9D			0	3	👊😡After 15 years, he came back, saw his wife and daughter living on the street, angry on the spot, a short message to 100 billion group bankruptcy<br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> In Erudia, a private jet landed at North Hampton Airport, where all international flights experienced an eight-hour delay because of it.<br /> <br /> At the private passageway were five men in suits and leather shoes, standing as straight as a javelin.<br /> <br /> Every now and then, they would raise their wrist to look at the time, for a big shot was coming to town.<br /> <br /> The upper-class society of North Hampton had learned about his arrival, but no one had the capability to get an inch closer to the private passageway.<br /> <br /> Even the richest man in North Hampton who came to pay homage was chased away.<br /> <br /> Finally, there were movements coming from the passageway.<br /> <br /> “God of War!!!” the mass cried out, their eyes filled with awe and veneration at the sight of the undefeatable legend of Erudia.<br /> <br /> He, who was dubbed the God of War, was the one and only five-star war God in the history of Erudia.<br /> <br /> Once, he&#039;d inflicted a crushing defeat on the strongest battalions in eighteen countries. He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. 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1011098	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031129		455		941417313731168	2	1.4735800468401E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	127276470477987		0	Shockley Spine & Nerve Center			120206694466570421		fb.me	Sign Up		NONE	dco	Relieve Neck Pain & Back Pain with Spinal Decompression!	Limited Time Offer	http://fb.me/		1709457698	1.2727647047799E+14	Shockley Spine & Nerve Center	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428700246_725697013032791_1010089035150087113_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mb97LccmxvcAb70VrJi&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfB0S61gk690oQGI4PqRK6AcC55d9wSKY9ElcMSOvhUYFA&oe=6618E533	person_profile	0	Shockley Spine & Nerve Center	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428685253_1096098545009173_2116555741236650840_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qZ-LHUZCzdIAb7-QTyu&_nc_oc=AdhIxJbjeTozp8DTrGO83oA5-i2fIP735NLdmlf1pBK1QzL4L62D8dt01-K-5TcJJKNi_A74rqQCUCTCUJ5cr-sq&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCQ-ZjLs13fDQ8JJHLpRhfoLh3zHGkpYNr4CBT6EIjb9g&oe=6618F146			0	3	𝗛𝗲𝘆 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮 & 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀!🙌 We’re doing something AMAZING to celebrate being “The Best Spinal Decompression Physician in America” chosen by the International Medical Advisory Board! 🏆 Our Clinic offers more than just chiropractic care for pain relief and is certified in decompression therapy to treat your symptoms naturally. We use the most advanced technology, Accu-SPINA for IDD Spinal Therapy which has over a 92% success rate in treating neck pain, back pain, and sciatica. Our Accu-SPINA is the only decompression device in the entire region that utilizes oscillation technology that stimulates spinal regeneration and is a non-invasive way to heal chronic spinal problems. Find out if this technology will help you avoid surgery and let us help you get out of pain and get back into your life without any limitations… For a limited time, we’re giving away 12 vouchers for a ✅1-on-1 Consultation ✅Examination ✅MRI Review ✅Doctor’s Report of Findings ✅AND a 15-minute Pain Relief Treatment! All for FREE! PLUS! We work with Care Credit to help you cover costs while getting the care you deserve. What our patients have to say… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I have 6 herniated discs in my lower back, Sciatica and have lived in chronic pain for over 10 years...I started seeing Dr. Shockley 5 weeks ago. I am excited because I am seeing improvement and having less pain including a few days with zero pain. He uses some techniques that are not common to many Chiropractors around. He is an outstanding Chiropractor, brings 35+ years experience to the practice. I would highly recommend him any day of the week.” -Linda C. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Dr. Shockley is so nice and welcoming! His staff are equally as nice and so helpful, they really go above and beyond for your needs! I’ve been seeing Dr. Steve for many years, and will never go anywhere else! I always feel like a new person after leaving his office. Definitely recommend this office 100 percent!” -Danielle D. 👉 Click "Sign Up" to schedule your FREE Spinal Decompression Screening 👇		Shockley Spine & Nerve Center		23	https://facebook.com/61553056111350	0		SIGN_UP						1709884800		View Edit Delete
1011100	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031129		455		941417313731168	2	1.4735800468401E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	127276470477987		0	Shockley Spine & Nerve Center			120206694466570421		fb.me	Sign Up		NONE	dco	Relieve Neck Pain & Back Pain with Spinal Decompression!	Limited Time Offer	http://fb.me/		1709457698	1.2727647047799E+14	Shockley Spine & Nerve Center	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428700246_725697013032791_1010089035150087113_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mb97LccmxvcAb70VrJi&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfB0S61gk690oQGI4PqRK6AcC55d9wSKY9ElcMSOvhUYFA&oe=6618E533	person_profile	0	Shockley Spine & Nerve Center	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428685253_1096098545009173_2116555741236650840_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qZ-LHUZCzdIAb7-QTyu&_nc_oc=AdhIxJbjeTozp8DTrGO83oA5-i2fIP735NLdmlf1pBK1QzL4L62D8dt01-K-5TcJJKNi_A74rqQCUCTCUJ5cr-sq&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCQ-ZjLs13fDQ8JJHLpRhfoLh3zHGkpYNr4CBT6EIjb9g&oe=6618F146			0	3	𝗛𝗲𝘆 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗵𝗮 & 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀!🙌 We’re doing something AMAZING to celebrate being “The Best Spinal Decompression Physician in America” chosen by the International Medical Advisory Board! 🏆 Our Clinic offers more than just chiropractic care for pain relief and is certified in decompression therapy to treat your symptoms naturally. We use the most advanced technology, Accu-SPINA for IDD Spinal Therapy which has over a 92% success rate in treating neck pain, back pain, and sciatica. Our Accu-SPINA is the only decompression device in the entire region that utilizes oscillation technology that stimulates spinal regeneration and is a non-invasive way to heal chronic spinal problems. Find out if this technology will help you avoid surgery and let us help you get out of pain and get back into your life without any limitations… For a limited time, we’re giving away 12 vouchers for a ✅1-on-1 Consultation ✅Examination ✅MRI Review ✅Doctor’s Report of Findings ✅AND a 15-minute Pain Relief Treatment! All for FREE! PLUS! We work with Care Credit to help you cover costs while getting the care you deserve. What our patients have to say… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I have 6 herniated discs in my lower back, Sciatica and have lived in chronic pain for over 10 years...I started seeing Dr. Shockley 5 weeks ago. I am excited because I am seeing improvement and having less pain including a few days with zero pain. He uses some techniques that are not common to many Chiropractors around. He is an outstanding Chiropractor, brings 35+ years experience to the practice. I would highly recommend him any day of the week.” -Linda C. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Dr. Shockley is so nice and welcoming! His staff are equally as nice and so helpful, they really go above and beyond for your needs! I’ve been seeing Dr. Steve for many years, and will never go anywhere else! I always feel like a new person after leaving his office. Definitely recommend this office 100 percent!” -Danielle D. 👉 Click "Sign Up" to schedule your FREE Spinal Decompression Screening 👇		Shockley Spine & Nerve Center		23	https://facebook.com/61553056111350	0		SIGN_UP						1709884800		View Edit Delete
1011101	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031129		455		989584216117498	1	1.4856216323826E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	170070569529748		0	Nerve Support Zone			120203852359150675		advancednervesupport.primallabs.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	How I Finally Fixed My Nerve Pain FOR GOOD!	{{product.description}}	https://advancednervesupport.primallabs.com/news/1712/video_ans_mg_nhc_mon_offer_fs		1704604911	1.7007056952975E+14	Nerve Support Zone	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/416298693_1073432533878373_4348960767412789211_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Vvw-P3XRcDQAb7akEcD&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAfCvZVacI9FIE1o3ejC-AZRtGqYQG1_Jcq8y9owtMMfA&oe=6618FAFA	person_profile	0	Nerve Support Zone	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/416226334_1145303990251331_7388675225791303595_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=fJWPI3HRBHMAb5vKx46&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDkxGdamxElZv84Uh1dP3h61N_fv0xbVS1Fw3UdOIMRHw&oe=6618EB52			0	3	There's another way to treat neuropathy that doesn't require painkillers, prescription medications, or procedures...		Nerve Support Zone		69	https://facebook.com/61554217027523	0		LEARN_MORE						1711004400		View Edit Delete
1011102	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031129		455		989584216117498	1	1.4856216323826E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	170070569529748		0	Nerve Support Zone			120203852359150675		advancednervesupport.primallabs.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	How I Finally Fixed My Nerve Pain FOR GOOD!	{{product.description}}	https://advancednervesupport.primallabs.com/news/1712/video_ans_mg_nhc_mon_offer_fs		1704604911	1.7007056952975E+14	Nerve Support Zone	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/416298693_1073432533878373_4348960767412789211_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Vvw-P3XRcDQAb7akEcD&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAfCvZVacI9FIE1o3ejC-AZRtGqYQG1_Jcq8y9owtMMfA&oe=6618FAFA	person_profile	0	Nerve Support Zone	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/416226334_1145303990251331_7388675225791303595_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=fJWPI3HRBHMAb5vKx46&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDkxGdamxElZv84Uh1dP3h61N_fv0xbVS1Fw3UdOIMRHw&oe=6618EB52			0	3	There's another way to treat neuropathy that doesn't require painkillers, prescription medications, or procedures...		Nerve Support Zone		69	https://facebook.com/61554217027523	0		LEARN_MORE						1711004400		View Edit Delete
1011104	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031129		455		989584216117498	1	1.4856216323826E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	170070569529748		0	Nerve Support Zone			120203852359150675		advancednervesupport.primallabs.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	How I Finally Fixed My Nerve Pain FOR GOOD!	{{product.description}}	https://advancednervesupport.primallabs.com/news/1712/video_ans_mg_nhc_mon_offer_fs		1704604911	1.7007056952975E+14	Nerve Support Zone	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/416298693_1073432533878373_4348960767412789211_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Vvw-P3XRcDQAb7akEcD&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAfCvZVacI9FIE1o3ejC-AZRtGqYQG1_Jcq8y9owtMMfA&oe=6618FAFA	person_profile	0	Nerve Support Zone	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/416226334_1145303990251331_7388675225791303595_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=fJWPI3HRBHMAb5vKx46&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDkxGdamxElZv84Uh1dP3h61N_fv0xbVS1Fw3UdOIMRHw&oe=6618EB52			0	3	There's another way to treat neuropathy that doesn't require painkillers, prescription medications, or procedures...		Nerve Support Zone		69	https://facebook.com/61554217027523	0		LEARN_MORE						1711004400		View Edit Delete
1011107	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031129		455		417560630852564	1	1.1066048071246E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	105853149140274		0	Nerve & Disc Centers of the Midwest			120208396092320457		councilbluffsoffer.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	FREE Neuropathy Consult & Thermal Scan	Click To Claim	https://www.councilbluffsoffer.com/neuropathy		1711741172	1.0585314914027E+14	Nerve & Disc Centers of the Midwest	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434391007_345526387939955_3078583176025391835_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=UuLJheYFsW4Ab6zkLqV&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAhNFt3gi1JixfaLHfNxgLgc4KagViiz9-cpG9PHSql5g&oe=6618CB84	person_profile	0					0	3	Why Folks With Neuropathy Are Ditching Gabapentin and Other Medications for This Safe & Affordable Pain Relief Treatment Whether your neuropathy is diabetic, chemo-induced, autoimmune, or idiopathic… tingling neuropathy can wreak havoc on your life. It’s important to do something now before it’s too late… Nerve and Disc Centers of the Midwest uses breakthrough technology that offers relief from neuropathic foot pain, stiffness, and swelling almost instantly by promoting blood circulation and healing the damaged tissue in your foot. Experience the only non-pharmaceutical neuropathy treatment that’s both effective and FDA cleared. It’s specifically designed to quickly alleviate the discomfort of burning and tingling sensations, transforming your life into one of comfort and mobility. 🌱 Our approach not only eases your pain but also targets the root cause of neuropathy. Say goodbye to temporary fixes and hello to lasting relief. What’s Included: ✅ Consultation ✅ Thermography Scan ✅ Severity Assessment 🎉 Step into 2024 with newfound energy and freedom. No more restless nights or days overshadowed by foot pain. ⬇️ Click Learn More Your path to a pain-free life is just a click away. Let’s make neuropathy a thing of the past.		Nerve & Disc Centers of the Midwest		127	https://facebook.com/nerveanddisccentersofthemidwest	0		LEARN_MORE						1711695600		View Edit Delete
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So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011135	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031129		455		310532335158529	1	1.9581495646133E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375346560733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODQvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDkvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468810	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435724747_400330819625083_7412009928860576124_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FLUbXxiaF0oAb4o9M7d&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAYmDW9NgWLj37CiGWuFe00Wtah-stYu3aTh3LUDBeaGw&oe=6618D4A2	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435571542_408882788422304_1767742628034003384_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QXJhz9RaDXAAb5Fuwp2&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBzbrqlH2u4zX5y925XdS8UgX_GPqk-GZAnKAf-9yIDVg&oe=6618D793			0	3	Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice.Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale.<br /> ---<br /> &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot;<br /> &quot;Angus, you are so cruel! I will never agree to that!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> A cool breeze gently rolled up the curtains on the second floor of the villa.<br /> Tammy&#039;s scarred face hung with tears, and her tiny, undressundressed body lay shivering in the strong man&#039;s arms. She was too shy to look up at him.<br /> Today was her wedding night. Just now, she ended the transformation from a girl to a woman.<br /> The man holding her in his arms at the moment was her husband Angus, a man could drive all women crazy.<br /> She had loved him for fifteen years.<br /> In the darkness, Angus stared at the little woman in his arms. His deep black eyes contained a coolness that was hard for others to guess.<br /> He stroked her soft hair and murmured, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m sorry I hurt you.&quot;<br /> Although when they were having love, she hadn&#039;t been crying out in pain, she was holding back her tears. She looked so aggrieved that it hurt him a little.<br /> Tammy shook her head gently. Her face blushed.<br /> Although he was gentle, the pain was inevitable because it was her first time.<br /> However, she was happy enough that he didn&#039;t mind the scars on her face and that she was a poor little girl who had been living in exile for ten years.<br /> There was a ding, and his phone rang.<br /> Angus took the phone, looked at it, frowned, turned his head and said, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m going out for a few minutes and I will come back soon. Wait for me.&quot;<br /> He bowed his head and gently pecked on her forehead.<br /> Angus switched on the light and got out of bed, tucking Tammy in and picking up a robe from the side and putting it on.<br /> Tammy watched as he left the room.<br /> Without his embrace, she was suddenly lost. She gripped the blanket restlessly at her chest. Her thin shoulders were out of the quilt, and they were covered with the marks of their love and affection.<br /> A few minutes passed and he didn&#039;t return. Tammy&#039;s loss grew stronger and stronger.<br /> She put on her pink nightgown and picked up the heart-shaped pendant carved from the wood on the bedside table and put it around her neck.<br /> It had been given to her by her mother before she died, and although it was worthless, she had worn it since she was a child.<br /> The pendant always soothed her anxious emotion.<br /> Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice. It was extraordinarily familiar to her, but it hurt her so much for a moment. His words were like a thunderbolt exploding in her head!<br /> Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale. Her hands clenched in fists, gripping the skirt of her nightgown so tightly that her whole body was as stiff as a stone. She seemed to have lost half her life.<br /> In the back of her mind, the words he&#039;d said when he&#039;d asked her to marry him emerged...<br /> &quot;Tammy, you are a good girl, and I have no reason to marry any woman but you... &quot;<br /> But then those words were like heavy slaps in her face!<br /> Tammy&#039;s kidney was paired with Sonia&#039;s and marrying her was just to get her to sign the donor consent form-...<br /> Tammy covered her mouth and shivered.<br /> She&#039;d never agreed to donate her kidney, and she&#039;d thought he&#039;d married her because he loved her.<br /> But it turned out that he was the one who was going to trick her into donating a kidney for the woman he loved!<br /> The familiar figure not far away was as grand and tall as a king, with an elegant aristocratic air. Although the first time had only just been given to him, at the moment he was so strange to her!<br /> At this time, there came another voice with some flattery: &quot;Oh, so that&#039;s it. Young Master Smith, why didn&#039;t you say so earlier. I thought you had let Sonia down. After all, she loves you so much, and you married Tammy as soon as she fell ill. It&#039;s hard for her not to think too much. Tammy is so vicious that she won&#039;t donate her kidney to save her sister. And you&#039;re the only one who can control her!&quot;<br /> The speaker was Tammy&#039;s stepmother, who was named Sue.<br /> When Tammy was nine years old, Sue was brought home by her father along with her sister who was older than Tammy. That girl was also her father&#039;s biological daughter.<br /> In other words, not long after her father and mother got married, he already had had an affair with another woman and had a daughter outside.<br /> At the time, her mother was already suffering from depression due to the hardships she had had in the marriage. And as a result, the incident completely overwhelmed her, causing her to become more and more mentally ill. Finally, her mother desperately tried to throw her out of the car window in a major car accident, while she was burned to death in the car.<br /> By the time her body was taken out, it was all charred...<br /> Tammy was only ten years old...<br /> Her mother was killed by Sue and her daughter, and her face and life were ruined by them.<br /> And now, they had joined forces and wanted her kidney!<br /> How could they be so bad? How could they do this to her?<br /> What did she do wrong?<br /> Tammy&#039;s tears rolled down like a river that had burst its banks!<br /> Angus, did you know that I&#039;ve remembered you since I was five years old!<br /> But I loved you so much, and you trampled on my affection like this!<br /> His cruelty shattered all her hopes, and her world fell into obscurity.<br /> She thought she&#039;d made it, but when the fog had lifted, she found that the destination she&#039;d been running to wasn&#039;t heaven, but inferno!<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth desperately and ran away back to her room!<br /> Angus&#039;s eyes were deep and dark. Hearing the words Sue used to describe Tammy such as, &quot;little hoof&quot; and &quot;vicious,&quot; he was somewhat uncomfortable. His voice had turned cold, &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidneys can only be used when it&#039;s necessary.&quot;<br /> When he possessed her tonight, she was shaking all the time. She was so thin and fragile, so how could she carry the kidney removal surgery.<br /> When Sue heard this, she was immediately unhappy, but she didn&#039;t dare to show her anger, &quot;Young Master Smith, what do you mean? Didn&#039;t you say you&#039;d let her donate her kidney before marrying her? But why did you go back on your word?&quot;<br /> Angus frowned and said sternly, &quot;I have no regrets. If another suitable kidney is found before the operation, I will divorce her.&quot;<br /> Divorce.<br /> The thought of these words seemed to hit him hard heavily.<br /> Sue was about to say something else. Suddenly Angus paled and said indifferently, &quot;Go away and don&#039;t let Tammy doubt you.&quot;<br /> His tone was full of strong command that made Sue pale!<br /> Although she had decided that she was Angus&#039;s future mother-in-law, she still shivered, not daring to say anything more. She turned away but a light flashed in her eyes.<br /> Tammy, the little woman, caused her daughter to be only Angus&#039; second wife in the future even if she was well enough to marry Angus. What an abominable woman!<br /> She would never let Tammy go!<br /> ........<br /> Tammy huddled in the corner of the room with her arms wrapped around her, shivering.<br /> Angus came in, and found no one in the room. He searched around, and suddenly noticed the curtains trembling faintly.<br /> He lifted the curtains and saw Tammy sitting on the floor, hugging her knees as if she was in some kind of shock. Her face was pale as a sheet.<br /> Angus was startled, &quot;Tammy, what are you doing here?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her teeth desperately, and she stared at him with her red eyes.<br /> Angus frowned. He was confused. &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you? Get up first&quot;<br /> He bent down and put his hands under her armpits and picked her up.<br /> Suddenly, Tammy was agitated and pushed him away hard, &quot;Get off me!&quot;<br /> She almost growled out.<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Her attitude was so strange. Did she know anything?<br /> Instantly, his eyes went cold, &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her fists in grief, &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> It was clear that things had been revealed, and his cold tone seemed to tell her that there was no need for him to pretend to be gentle with her anymore.<br /> The air went cold, and Tammy&#039;s whole body became top-heavy as if all her insides had been emptied!<br /> Suddenly, she was so out of breath that a sensation of her breath being blocked came over her, and she fell to the ground, covering her chest!<br /> Angus sensed something was wrong and immediately took her in his arms!<br /> &quot;Tammy!&quot; There was urgency in his voice.<br /> Tammy&#039;s breath quickened and she gripped the man&#039;s suit tie. Her tears gushed from her eyes, and her red eyes were full of indignation!<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus didn&#039;t say much, but his face was unusually livid. He just picked Tammy up and put her on the bed.<br /> &quot;Tammy, how are you feeling?&quot; He patted her face gently, a fine layer of sweat covering his forehead.<br /> Tammy stared at him with wide and empty eyes. She gave him a sarcastic smile.<br /> If he&#039;d been scared about her before, she&#039;d have been happy. But now she just felt sick.<br /> He wasn&#039;t afraid she&#039;d die, but he was afraid that he could not get her to sign the consent form!<br /> Suddenly, Tammy sat up in bed, pushed him away, and got right off the bed!<br /> Angus frowned. He easily caught her back with his long arms and held her in his arms. He hugged her from behind, and his eyes were dark, &quot;Where do you want to go?&quot;<br /> &quot;You let go of me!&quot; Tammy shouted!<br /> Finally, monstrous anger erupted and she tried almost with all her might to break the man&#039;s hands that held her. Her nails almost sank into the back of his hands.<br /> Angus frowned and a chill crossed his face as he said coldly, &quot;Stop it. Calm down!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He&#039;s got the nerve to think she was making a scene?<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth, veins bulging on her forehead as she hissed, &quot;Angus, you son of a woman. How could you cheat on my feelings like that?!&quot;<br /> She hated him so much!<br /> Angus closed his eyes and his breathing became a little faster. He easily clamped around her in his embrace. His strong and muscular muscles pressed against her back through the suit and her nightgown. His heartbeat strongly that almost crushed her thin and frail body.<br /> In the end, he opened his cold and heartless eyes with a frost that couldn&#039;t be melted, &quot;Yes, I married you for your kidney, but...&quot;<br /> He seemed to be trying to explain something else, but the words wouldn&#039;t come out of his mouth.<br /> After all, he was doing it for her kidney. What else could he do to explain?<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He had finally admitted it to her. He admitted his intention so neatly, so righteously!<br /> Tammy breathed a cold air. She bit down on her teeth, and her face was full of tears. The tears hid the scars on her face. She raged, &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot; His voice was also tinged with a hidden anger, and his strong, powerful arms around her became tighter.<br /> Just a kidney?<br /> Why did he have the nerve to say that?<br /> &quot;Angus, you&#039;re so cruel! How could you lie to me like that to get my kidney! How could you! How could... &quot;Tammy closed her eyes in pain.<br /> His voice gradually cooled down, &quot;As long as you promise to donate your kidney to your sister, we&#039;re still husband and wife. And you&#039;re still the young lady of the Smith Family. I&#039;ll guarantee you a lifetime of glory and prosperity.&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> &quot;Hahahaha...hahahahahaha!&quot; Tammy burst out laughing.<br /> He frowned. Her miserable laughter caused him discomfort, &quot;What are you laughing at? Didn&#039;t you marry me for money? One kidney in exchange for a position as a young lady of the Smith Family and a lifetime of brocade is quite cost-efficient!&quot;<br /> Originally, he knew that she had a strong temperament. If he directly asked her to donate her kidney, she would not agree. Her father was also refused by her.<br /> That was why he carefully pained everything. He wanted to ask her to donate her kidney gradually.<br /> But tonight his plan was all ruined and the original plan had to be changed!<br /> &quot;Young Mrs. Smith?&quot; Tammy&#039;s heart was aching and she was angry. And she said sarcastically and angrily, &quot;Do you think I care about the position of the Young Mrs. Smith? I married you because...&quot;<br /> It was because I&#039;ve been in love with you for 15 years starting at the age of five...<br /> Even if you were just an ordinary person, not the high and mighty Mr. Smith, I still loved you!<br /> But what was the point of saying those words now!<br /> He was just a hateful liar!<br /> There was no way she was going to love a liar who broke her liver again!<br /> With a surge of intense hatred in her heart, she suddenly lowered her head and bit Angus&#039;s arm with a vicious force!<br /> His hand was oozing blood!<br /> Angus frowned and gritted his teeth, &quot;Tammy, you!&quot;<br /> He picked Tammy&#039;s body right up, pressed her against the bed, ripped open her nightgown, and lowered his head to peck her!<br /> &quot;Ah! You let go of me, let go of me!&quot; Tammy struggled desperately, yelling at the top of her lungs.<br /> Angus held her arms down on the bed. His cold, cruel gaze penetrated with a suffocating harshness and his tone was filled with solemn and warning, &quot;Tammy, I can tell you unequivocally that Sonia is the apple of my eye. I have loved her so for years. If anything happens to her, you&#039;re not going to have a good time!&quot;<br /> He loved Sonia dearly from the first time he saw her when he was ten years old.<br /> Sonia was only seven years old at the time, and she was so cute and made him distressed.<br /> At that time, she even gave him half of her jade pendant.<br /> The jade pendant could be combined into one. Each of them kept one, and they had promised to be together since they were young.<br /> So, no matter what the cost, he would save Sonia!<br /> Not to mention hurting the woman beneath him, he could even destroy the world for the sake of the woman he loved.<br /> Angus&#039;s words seemed to slap Tammy so hard that she shivered all the time.<br /> Had he loved Sonia all those years?<br /> So, what about her? She was nothing!<br /> His love for Sonia was so strong that he could hurt everyone in the world.<br /> And was her love for him so worthless?<br /> She was painful. Overwhelming pain!<br /> She was in pain!<br /> Angus gazed into her grieving eyes, and it was as if something had pricked his heart and made him uncomfortable. His whole heart was clenched!<br /> With a sudden surge of anger in his eyes, he pinched her chin and pecked her hard on the lips!<br /> He closed his eyes and pecked her, not looking at her tears of pain and sorrow.<br /> These two lips that he had tasted so many times, were so bitter mixed with tears right now.<br /> &quot;N-no...let go...let go!&quot;<br /> The skirt of her nightgown was hiked up by him!<br /> &quot;No!!!&quot; She could not stand it. She would not allow this man to touch her again!<br /> Thinking of that her first time was given to this man, she suddenly felt so pathetic!<br /> Amid her struggle, Tammy grabbed the bedside table lamp and smashed it hard at Angus!<br /> The bedside lamp was broken!<br /> Angus was bleeding from the head!<br /> Tammy took the opportunity to push him away hard and ran barefoot!<br /> &quot;Tammy, you&#039;re looking for death!&quot; Angus covered the wound on his head. His eyes were red and gushed with a flaming rage.<br /> Tammy escaped from the villa.<br /> But after running for a while, she was suddenly caught!<br /> She was shocked and struggled desperately, &quot;Let go of me!&quot;<br /> She thought it was Angus, but then there was Sue&#039;s voice, &quot;Tammy, look at you. You&#039;re pathetic. Do you want me to find some men to comfort your broken heart?&quot;<br /> Sue was downstairs at the villa and before she left, she heard the sound of the two of them arguing from inside. She was so proud!<br /> The intense anxiety in Tammy&#039;s heart made her desperately want to get out of here, but her jaw was pinched hard!<br /> Sue opened her mouth and forced a few pills in her mouth, forcing her to swallow them!<br /> &quot;Errr...&quot; cough cough!<br /> Tammy tried to spit the medicine out, but it was too late. The pills were already been swallowed!<br /> &quot;What did you feed me?&quot; Tammy asked angrily.<br /> &quot;Of course they are good stuff!&quot; Sue immediately said to the two men she brought with her: &quot;She is the bride today. Don&#039;t leave her alone in the empty room. Take her away and serve her well. .&quot;<br /> Sue held her arms and smiled arrogantly.<br /> The two men smiled evilly, trying to take her away!<br /> Tammy was scared, &quot;Let go of me! let go of me! Angus won&#039;t let you go if he finds out! &quot;<br /> &quot;Angus?&quot; laughed Sue, &quot;He&#039;s made it so clear that he married you to save my daughter. Do you think he&#039;d mind you? take her away!&quot;<br /> Several men dragged Tammy away.<br /> Tammy shook her head back and her eyes suddenly fell somewhere, &quot;Angus, I&#039;m here!&quot;<br /> She yelled so loudly that several people were startled at the same time!<br /> Tammy took advantage of their disorientation and broke away from them hard enough to run towards the curb!<br /> &quot;Stop!&quot; Several people realized they were being fooled and immediately chased after her.<br /> Tammy ran to the side of the road. At the same time, a car came barreling towards her!<br /> Tammy stopped that car against all odds!<br /> Hiss-.<br /> There was a rush of brakes!<br /> &quot;Ah!!!&quot; Tammy slumped to the ground.<br /> A couple of men were going to catch up with her, but they saw the car that suddenly drove up, so they stood on the side of the road, not daring to do anything.<br /> The car door was opened and a tall figure stepped out. The darkness wrapped around his body like wings, and he was like a god of night.<br /> Tammy crawled forward and grabbed the person who came down from the car. Her face was filled with tears and she said in a husky voice: &quot;Help me... ...Please help me...&quot;		Cho005		3	https://facebook.com/61553848687555	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Lov002		47	https://facebook.com/100092720766465	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011149	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031129		455		359485577064799	1	9.8198206334177E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207929239250338		a.shepherdsapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.shepherdsapp.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQ0MDg5LzIwMjQwNDA3MTc1ODAyL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712484165	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434939308_769596761803436_2268311661031269937_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=w_SYOeSSWMsAb5TSNT2&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBHtEazcmVYx72XPeG9_gOPVCRYYgvmq-xBemsUscziwQ&oe=6618F63C	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435090734_7615760455151548_8076837598664867107_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=kW370tI_AgMAb5S4Uoj&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfB045Tm2qghlZmknYb9WQiKYmlGljjYHfp2BnF01Cj6WA&oe=6618EA09			0	3	&quot;I&#039;ve told you to shut your trap, Queenie. Remember this, I&#039;m not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won&#039;t let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! I will return everything I&#039;ve been through to you bit by bit, slowly but surely.&quot;<br /> &quot;Save ... me. Five ... million...&quot;<br /> He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help.<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, &quot;Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted.&quot;<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, &quot;You really should thank the person.&quot;<br /> &quot;I found her. Here you go.&quot;<br /> &quot;A student in her senior year?&quot; A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? &quot;<br /> &quot;A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor&#039;s admiration. How intriguing!&quot;<br /> In the eyes of her teachers and classmates, Sophie Tanner was a rebellious girl with no particular skills or knowledge.<br /> Not only did she perform poorly in her studies, but she also often caused trouble, to the point where rumors about her chaotic personal life spread like wildfire.<br /> However, despite her countless negative labels, she was regarded as a treasure by the most esteemed heir of the Lombard family in Jipsdale, Tistan Lombard.<br /> &quot;Of course. From the moment I first laid eyes on her, I swore to myself that I&#039;d marry her!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> Her brows furrowed, a vague sense of foreboding welling up within her. She was tempted to change the course of her bicycle, but taking a different route would add an extra twenty minutes to her journey.<br /> Sophie grew somewhat impatient deep down, for she certainly didn&#039;t want to encounter any gory scenes on her way home.<br /> In the end, she chose to stick to her course since she knew her time was precious and didn&#039;t want to waste twenty minutes.<br /> Sure enough, five minutes later, she saw a man covered in blood lying in a corner of the alley where few people ventured.<br /> Sophie continued pedaling her bicycle forward instead of being kind-hearted and checking on the bloodied man. After all, she had no idea if the man was a villain.<br /> The man lying on the ground seemingly heard Sophie&#039;s bicycle cycling past. He forcefully propped himself up and weakly called out to her for help. &quot;Save ... me. Five ... million...&quot;<br /> Sophie paid him no mind but continued on her way. The man behind her added, &quot;Once you leave ... this street, you ... will be ... targeted.&quot;<br /> After saying that, the man suddenly coughed violently, blood trickling out the corner of his mouth.<br /> His words successfully rooted Sophie in place. At present, she was doing quite well on her own and didn&#039;t want to encounter any more trouble.<br /> Sophie parked her bicycle by the roadside, turned back, and walked toward the man. The man, barely clinging to life, was in no condition to cause her any trouble.<br /> She crouched down and looked at the man covered in blood. &quot;Is that so? Thanks for the heads-up.&quot;<br /> Sophie merely wanted to thank him, planning to take a different route home later. She had no intention of further involving herself in matters that didn&#039;t concern her.<br /> After she had finished speaking, she stood up to leave. However, before she could even take a step, she was held immobile by the man&#039;s hand.<br /> Glancing back, she saw that the man had grabbed her foot, obviously refusing to let her leave. &quot;Save me,&quot; he pleaded.<br /> Suddenly, Sophie&#039;s attractive eyes blazed with anger. &quot;I don&#039;t want to invite trouble.&quot;<br /> The man lifted his gaze to look at Sophie, who towered over him on her feet. Although he was completely drained of energy, his hand still clamped on her ankle tightly.<br /> He knew that the girl standing before him was his hope. His men hadn&#039;t come to rescue him yet, so he had to leave that place and get to a safe location.<br /> Sophie cast a glance at the man lying on the ground. Had it been anyone else, she would never have bothered to play savior. However, despite the blood all over the man before her, his looks surprisingly aligned with her aesthetics.<br /> Upon noticing the slight flicker in her eyes, Tristan Lombard knew he had been saved. Following that realization, he relaxed his grip and promptly passed out.<br /> Looking at the distinguished man who had already collapsed to the ground, Sophie couldn&#039;t help cursing, &quot;D*mn it! How am I supposed to move you?&quot;<br /> In the end, she heaved the man up to his feet. It took a Herculean effort to hoist him onto the back seat of her bicycle. Then, with great difficulty, she took him away via an ever more isolated route.<br /> After much deliberation, Sophie decided to bring him back to her place. With practiced ease, she retrieved the first-aid kit on the shelf.<br /> She hoisted the man onto the couch in her house. Luckily, it was black, so it wouldn&#039;t be noticeable even if it got stained by blood.<br /> Sophie opened the first-aid kit, taking out the iodine and hemostatic bandages.<br /> At that moment, she couldn&#039;t get her hands on anesthesia. Anyway, he has already passed out and should be able to endure any further pain. Donning medical gloves, Sophie cut away his blood-stained shirt with scissors.<br /> The wound was perilously close to his heart, and a slight misstep could lead to severe internal bleeding.<br /> It was also incredibly deep, with the flesh visibly gaping.<br /> Despite being a staunch man, even Tristan jolted awake from the pain the moment his wound was touched.<br /> He glared at Sophie at the side.<br /> &quot;What are you doing?&quot;<br /> Sophie hadn&#039;t expected Tristan to wake up at that moment. However, considering the amount of blood he had lost, he would have been as good as dead if he still couldn&#039;t regain consciousness.<br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to die, don&#039;t move.&quot;<br /> Sophie couldn&#039;t be bothered to engage in conversation with him, not in the mood to waste her breath with him. She planned to continue tending to his wound.<br /> &quot;Ahh...&quot; The contact with his wound elicited a pained grunt from Tristan. However, that was the only sound he made. Throughout the rest of the process, he didn&#039;t utter a single sound of discomfort.<br /> He managed to stay conscious until Sophie had finished treating his wounds before passing out.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s commendable willpower.&quot; If it were anyone else, they would have been screaming in pain long ago, with so many injuries on their body. She took the man&#039;s phone out of his pocket, composed a text message, and sent it to a contact whose name caught her eye.<br /> She left him at an intersection, kindly tossing him a piece of shirt. Then, she walked away without giving him another glance.<br /> Upon receiving the text message from Tristan, Felix Northley immediately rushed to the location Sophie sent.<br /> At the sight of Tristan on the ground, he was stunned.<br /> Who&#039;s the person who is sick of living? Do they not know who the man on the ground is? It&#039;s Tristan Lombard, the most esteemed son of the Lombard family in Jipsdale! By then, Tristan had already awakened and saw Felix approaching.<br /> &quot;Who&#039;s sick of living, Mr. Tristan?&quot; Who could be so audacious? In Jipsdale, no one dares to offend him! Tristan cast a glance at the incessantly chattering Felix.<br /> &quot;Mr. Tristan, who did this to you?&quot; From the moment Felix learned of Tristan&#039;s disappearance, he had been genuinely scared to the point of breaking out in a cold sweat.<br /> If Tristan died, countless people in Jipsdale would have to join him in death.<br /> With the man in such a state at that moment, he was downright curious about just who the culprit was.<br /> &quot;The culprit employed mercenaries this time, eager to take my life. Find out who saved me today.&quot;<br /> As a doctor, he was gratified that someone saved a patient who had lost too much blood with professional skills timely and reiterated, &quot;You really should thank the person.&quot;<br /> &quot;Regrettably, I have no idea who it was.&quot; Tristan also wished to know who exactly had saved him. All he knew was that it was a girl.<br /> &quot;I found her. Here you go.&quot;<br /> Felix handed a stack of documents to him.<br /> Upon opening the file and pulling out the documents within, Tristan couldn&#039;t help but frown.<br /> &quot;A student in her senior year?&quot; A senior could actually treat wounds with such professional skills? &quot;Felix, have you been slacking off at work lately? How dare you try to fool me with this kind of information?&quot;<br /> Immediately, Felix waved his hands in denial.<br /> &quot;I know it&#039;s hard for you to believe it. I was taken aback when I first saw the information. But I&#039;ve double-checked, and it&#039;s indeed her. Moreover, she&#039;s already twenty years old.&quot;<br /> He then held a photo out at Tristan.<br /> Tristan took the photo, his eyes landing on the face on it. It was a face one could never forget—youthful, vibrant, and breathtakingly beautiful. Her eyes, in particular, were captivating.<br /> &quot;A twenty-year-old girl actually dared to tend to your wounds when you were covered in blood, and her skills earned a doctor&#039;s admiration. How intriguing!&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t tell my grandfather about me being injured.&quot;<br /> &quot;What if Old Mr. Lombard asks about it? Am I still to keep mum?&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t say anything.&quot; If I can&#039;t handle even such a trivial issue, would I still deserve my reputation? &quot;Let&#039;s go and meet this young lady.&quot;<br /> Sophie paid no mind to the vile condemnation behind her but continued forward.<br /> Unexpectedly, after she had walked a distance away, a black car pulled up beside her. Subsequently, the door swung open.<br /> A tall and handsome man walked up her.<br /> &quot;Nice to meet you, Ms. Tanner! I am Felix Northley. My employer, Mr. Tristan, wishes to have a word with you.&quot;<br /> Sophie took a piece of chewing gum out of her pocket and tossed it into her mouth.<br /> Felix had already opened the back car door, and Sophie got in.<br /> Upon seeing the man seated inside, she realized he was the person she saved last night.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re quite lucky you&#039;re still alive despite having lost so much blood.&quot; The expression on Sophie&#039;s beautiful face remained unchanged, and she was as nonchalant as ever. Her captivating eyes were devoid of emotions.<br /> Her words were quite blunt. Felix, in the passenger seat, widened his eyes in surprise.<br /> Even in Jipsdale, few people dare to speak to him in such a manner! &quot;I&#039;m Tristan Lombard. Thank you for saving me yesterday.&quot;<br /> Tristan handed her a business card.<br /> Without even bothering to glance at it, Sophie stuffed it right into her bag.<br /> &quot;Do you study medicine?&quot; Felix voiced the question in his mind. No only is she only twenty years old, but she&#039;s even attending a rather subpar high school. Could she really have the expertise to treat his wounds? In response, Sophie shook her head.<br /> &quot;No. My neighbor is a veterinarian. I&#039;ve helped him out a few times.&quot;<br /> Hearing that, Felix couldn&#039;t help but look at Tristan.<br /> Whoa! The high and mighty Mr. Tristan was treated by this girl as if he were a kitten or puppy. &quot;A veterinarian can also treat human wounds?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah ... all wounds are almost the same.&quot;<br /> After saying that, Sophie instructed the driver, &quot;Drop me off at the next intersection.&quot;<br /> At her words, the driver couldn&#039;t help but glance back at Tristan. The latter gave a slight nod.<br /> Upon reaching the intersection, the driver pulled over, and Sophie got out of the car.<br /> &quot;Ms. Tanner, are you sure you don&#039;t need our help?&quot; She seems to have just crossed someone she shouldn&#039;t have earlier.<br /> &quot;No, thanks.&quot;<br /> Sophie gave a dismissive wave of her hand, for she could resolve the issue herself.<br /> Before Tristan&#039;s car had even driven off, Sophie hailed a taxi and left.<br /> &quot;How cool.&quot; Felix had never seen such a cool girl, much less one so beautiful. &quot;Mr. Tristan, do you think her words are trustable?&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you think?&quot; Tristan didn&#039;t even bother to look at him. &quot;Interesting.&quot;<br /> Felix was taken aback. Is he saying that he finds this young lady interesting? &quot;Mr. Tristan, don&#039;t tell me you&#039;ve fallen for her? I admit she&#039;s beautiful, even more so than the beauties in Jipsdale, but ... she&#039;s still a high school student!&quot;<br /> Tristan swept his eyes over the man.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not old myself, only twenty-two years old.&quot;<br /> &quot;Soph, it&#039;s me, your big brother. I&#039;ve come to take you home,&quot; Caleb said warmly.<br /> Sophie couldn&#039;t help but frown. Big brother? Take me home? Where was he when I was at my most vulnerable? Now I don&#039;t need him anymore.<br /> &quot;Sophie, I truly didn&#039;t expect you&#039;d dare to return.&quot; Willow&#039;s face was filled with anger and resentment.<br /> Sophie reached into her pocket and pulled out a piece of chewing gum. After peeling off the wrapper, she popped it into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Willow, I will drive you out of the Tanner family!&quot;<br /> Sophie had no desire to say more. She turned around, ascended the stairs, and entered the room she once called her own.<br /> Willow collapsed onto the couch, seething with anger. Freak you, Sophie! How dare you utter such words? Early the next morning, Josiah personally escorted Sophie to the prestigious Jipsdale Premier High.<br /> The principal of Jipsdale Premier High, who also served as the Minister of Education in Jipsdale, held two positions and was always busy. He wasn&#039;t someone just anyone could meet.<br /> Josiah was somewhat of a notable figure in Jipsdale. He was waiting in the principal&#039;s office with Sophie.<br /> It wasn&#039;t until after eleven that Andy Langston arrived at his office.<br /> Upon seeing someone waiting for him, he immediately instructed his assistant to open the office door, allowing the two individuals to enter. After understanding the situation regarding Sophie, Andy found himself in a difficult position.<br /> There was no way they would accept a student as underperforming as Sophie at their top-tier high school.<br /> &quot;Mr. Langston, I&#039;ve never asked anyone for a favor before, but this time, I&#039;m begging you to help me out.&quot;<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, it&#039;s not that I&#039;m unwilling to help you. As you know, Jipsdale Premier High is essentially an elite private institution. Even our least accomplished students manage to get into one of the most prestigious universities. Your granddaughter&#039;s grades, I&#039;m afraid, put me in a difficult position. I suggest you consider a community college instead. I believe it might be a better fit for her.&quot;<br /> Sophie had never wanted to make Josiah beg. She stood up and left.<br /> Josiah knew that the child had a strong sense of pride, so he immediately followed her out.<br /> At that moment, Andy received a call from Felix.<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, please wait.&quot;<br /> After hanging up the phone, Andy immediately went after them.<br /> &quot;I&#039;ll accept Sophie.&quot; Andy&#039;s attitude had taken a complete turnaround.<br /> Even someone as worldly as Josiah was unclear why Andy had changed his mind.<br /> &quot;Mr. Langston, did I hear you correctly?&quot; Josiah asked for confirmation.<br /> &quot;Old Mr. Tanner, you heard right. I&#039;ll arrange a class for Sophie right now.&quot; Andy immediately called the academic head, instructing her to handle the arrangements for Sophie.<br /> Sophie didn&#039;t refuse, but she also knew that things weren&#039;t as simple as they seemed.<br /> The academic head assigned Sophie to the class with the worst performance. She handed her the school uniform and left her in the care of the homeroom teacher of Senior Class 8.<br /> &quot;Remember, our school requires students to wear uniforms to enter the campus,&quot; the academic head specifically instructed. &quot;Not just anyone can come in.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mr. Hayes, I&#039;m entrusting Sophie to you. Thank you for the trouble.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s no trouble at all. Please, feel free to head home. I&#039;ll bring Sophie to class in a bit,&quot; said Derrick Hayes, the homeroom teacher, courteously.<br /> Every parent at Jipsdale Premier High was a person of significant standing, and these teachers simply couldn&#039;t afford to offend them.<br /> The third period happened to be Derrick&#039;s class, and he arrived at the classroom of Senior Class 8 with Sophie in tow.<br /> &quot;We have a new student joining our class today. Now, let&#039;s invite our new friend to introduce herself. Please give a warm round of applause to welcome her.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hello everyone, my name is Sophie Tanner.&quot;<br /> Sophie Tanner? Upon hearing this name, the students began whispering among themselves.<br /> &quot;Is she the Sophie Tanner from five years ago? The one who was expelled from school?&quot;<br /> &quot;I think so! I heard she took a break from school, but in reality, she was expelled from our school.&quot;<br /> &quot;Is it true that she went to a small clinic for an abortion?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, back then...&quot;<br /> &quot;All right, everyone, settle down,&quot; said Derrick in a gentle tone. &quot;Sophie, there&#039;s one spot left in the back row. Go ahead and take a seat!&quot;<br /> Sophie made her way to the last row and sat down, completely ignoring the disdainful glares directed at her.<br /> Senior Class 8 was considered an average class at Jipsdale Premier High, and this class was filled with children from the elite strata of society.<br /> Their family was wealthy, and they were all fearless. After the third class ended, Queenie Lane approached Sophie.<br /> &quot;Sophie, it really is you! I never thought you&#039;d have the nerve to return to Jipsdale. If I were you...&quot;<br /> Queenie was Willow&#039;s sidekick, always had been. She was always there to assist Willow in tormenting Sophie.<br /> Sophie was older than her, and she never thought she&#039;d run into her again after taking a two-year break from school.<br /> &quot;Queenie, shut your trap,&quot; Sophie grumbled, having spent the previous night tossing and turning in an unfamiliar bed. Now, all she felt was a throbbing headache.<br /> &quot;Sophie, we&#039;re not in Horington, you know. Who do you think you are in Jipsdale?&quot; Queenie wasn&#039;t afraid of her at all. She grabbed Sophie&#039;s hand, under the impression that she remained the same submissive individual who tolerated others&#039; intimidation.<br /> A pair of attractive eyes narrowed dangerously.<br /> Following that, with a clever maneuver, she swiftly grasped Queenie&#039;s delicate hand, bending it backward.<br /> &quot;Ah!&quot; Queenie cried out in pain.<br /> When others saw the fierce determination in Sophie&#039;s eyes, they didn&#039;t dare to intervene.<br /> &quot;I&#039;ve told you to shut your trap, Queenie. Remember this, I&#039;m not the same Sophie from five years ago. I won&#039;t let just anyone walk all over me. And, whatever you all did five years ago, you should still remember! I will return everything I&#039;ve been through to you bit by bit, slowly but surely.&quot;		Pop001		372	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011152	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031129		455		372317795798887	1	3.5552690022398E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207550961350721		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI0MDQwNzEzNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468830	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435401797_294969010306907_5125094417341936991_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=awqJIU100IwAb5DVjTN&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfDLfSdncc-DWt0M5SxZUFkA8nQiRiy7-BtXUR5zzusoMw&oe=6618D3BF	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435502974_932487451676614_4434518041790983878_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=tWPRHoRQSnAAb63EnTh&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfC0mn0iceyVf-wTQveB_zGaEH9pPGBRb6Q75hOQhftGJw&oe=6618E02D			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Did he think I was Cara?<br /> &quot;What do you want from me?&quot; I ask, my voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; He grits out to me. <br /> &quot;On Enzo?&quot; My brows scrunch in confusion. He growls out and pulls me close to him.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> My name is Cora Fletcher, I&#039;m 23 years old.<br /> Born into a family of crime and the underworld, you can say I&#039;m quite weak, I&#039;ve never really liked this life, not since my sister was snatched from me at a very young age by my father because apparently he wanted one of his daughters to be more involved in this life and Cara fit the perfect description.<br /> I only saw her once every year for 15 minutes and I was never allowed to talk to her or even let her see me.<br /> We reunited after our parents died, of course as you can guess someone ordered a hit on their heads and they both were killed making it look like an accident.<br /> My sister Cara is the best female assassin out here in the underworld and she&#039;s married to the Don of the Italian mafia who also happens to be the best male assassin in the underworld, well basically in the Italian mafia.<br /> There&#039;s been rumors of a leader in the Russian mafia, a nameless fear, someone who many think is better than Enzo in terms of ruling and ruthlessness, the best assassin known to the Russians.<br /> In case you&#039;re wondering, Cara and I are twins.<br /> She has been the one looking out for me since we were young and when our parents died, she offered me a place to stay in her husband&#039;s mansion.<br /> I&#039;ve been here with them for about two years now, I&#039;m not really a fan of the mafia but I have no choice since I was literally born into it.<br /> My father worked with a line of trained assassins, he was well a trained assassin as well and so was my mom, so when the time came to pass down his legacy, he chose Cara which I&#039;m grateful for, he didn&#039;t have any male children but he loved us greatly.<br /> My name is Cora and this is how my story starts.<br /> ...<br /> I moan lightly trying to adjust myself and my sight because I still saw blur even after seemingly waking up.<br /> I&#039;m lying on a hard surface, it&#039;s cold and smells like blood and dirt, the whole surrounding is eerily scary and quiet, my sight adjusts to the darkness, mildly, I try to move and I realized I&#039;m tied, my hands behind my back but my legs are not.<br /> I gently sit up, the whole room starts spinning and I feel sick to my stomach, I feel like I&#039;m going to throw up any minute from now, memories from before I passed out starts rushing in.<br /> I remember the mansion being under attack and then someone breaking into my room and me trying to fight back before I was drugged, I look around and I&#039;m in some kind of basement.<br /> My skin begins to crawl, I feel eyes on me but the room is too dark to even make out anything, I squint to get a clear vision and then I see shoes in the far end of the room, brown male shoes, whoever has them on is sitting down.<br /> I move away quickly but that&#039;s a bad idea because my whole body is on fire.<br /> &quot;I thought you&#039;d be out cold for the rest of the evening&quot; the voice booms making me look up to find the strange shoes person having the voice<br /> His voice sounds unfamiliar and his accent is different from all the ones I&#039;ve come to get used to, he&#039;s not Italian, I know that for sure<br /> &quot;Who are you&quot;? I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I&#039;m thirsty.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not of great importance right now&quot; he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He&#039;s rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he&#039;s eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he&#039;s taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> &quot;The boss will see you now&quot; he mutters before standing up, I thought he&#039;d take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he&#039;s Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I&#039;m miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I&#039;m probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there&#039;s anything they don&#039;t possess, it&#039;s compassion.<br /> I&#039;m still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I&#039;ve not seen his face yet because he&#039;s still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> &quot;I must say... It was very easy getting you here&quot; even his voice is nothing compared to what I&#039;ve been hearing all my life, it has this strong authority to it, it&#039;s hard, gruff, husky and terrifying all together, I feel my skin crawl with goosebumps<br /> I don&#039;t miss the accent to which his voice is laced.<br /> &quot;For someone so protected, you were easy prey to my men&quot; he continues walking around me not letting me see his face.<br /> &quot;Who are you and why am I here&quot;? I croak out, I&#039;m afraid and I&#039;m not going to hide it, if he wanted me dead, I&#039;d have been dead, something tells me he doesn&#039;t want to kill me.<br /> He laughs, a menacing, low and taunting laugh, it has nothing friendly to it, it&#039;s the kind of laugh that sends cold chills through the body.<br /> &quot;Who I am....hmm let me see&quot; he thinks for a moment, his voice is now coming from behind me &quot;well some people refer to me as the devil, some say ghost and to many others, I&#039;m just a myth people tell their kids as bedtime stories&quot; he says with so much confidence and pride dripping off his voice &quot;as to why you&#039;re here, you&#039;re smart, you should know that by now&quot; he mutters out.<br /> His explanation of himself makes me gulp hard, I&#039;m scared out of my wits, I&#039;m not even going to lie, and he said I&#039;d know why I was here but I&#039;m coming up with nothing.<br /> &quot;What are you going to do to me&quot;? I ask my voice trembling<br /> &quot;For now, nothing. I&#039;m just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let&#039;s say I&#039;m prepping you for what&#039;s to come&quot; he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he&#039;s hidden in the shadows, I&#039;m trying hard to see him but it&#039;s impossible.<br /> &quot;And what&#039;s to come... Is not so good..&quot; he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> &quot;Cara&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> &quot;Now I&#039;d advice you brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who&#039;s never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she&#039;d take over dad&#039;s legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he&#039;s holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I&#039;m just a twin, I don&#039;t even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s talk.&quot;<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I&#039;ve heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> &quot;Whatever I tell you now, I&#039;ll only say once so be careful not to miss anything&quot; he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re here as my prisoner, and no I don&#039;t want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you&#039;ll be here for as long as I want you to be&quot; he begins still looking at me<br /> &quot;Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you&#039;ve had your fair share of taking some for your former Don&quot; he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it&#039;s like he&#039;s hinting at something but I don&#039;t know what.<br /> &quot;You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I&#039;m in a good mood, of course you&#039;ll be tortured from time to time&quot; he adds making me scared, I can&#039;t handle mafia torturing<br /> &quot;Have it in mind that I&#039;ll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband&quot; he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I&#039;m just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don&#039;t want to tell him that I&#039;m not Cara because if he knows, then he&#039;ll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I&#039;m not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> &quot;I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I&#039;ve been hearing so much about for the years&quot; he mutters out tauntingly, of course I&#039;m not her dumb, but of course I don&#039;t have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> &quot;I can say I&#039;m very disappointed&quot; he spits.<br /> &quot;Where am I&quot;? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> &quot;You should know by now&quot; he says smirking at me &quot;You&#039;re in Russia&quot; he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I&#039;m in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I&#039;m someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I&#039;m not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> &quot;Vissarion will make sure you&#039;re comfortable as much as a prisoner should be&quot; he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> &quot;If I&#039;m going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink&quot; I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> &quot;You want a bath &quot;? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don&#039;t even know what I&#039;m doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn&#039;t really a good idea.<br /> &quot;Vissarion&quot; his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he&#039;s been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> &quot;Our little wants a bath&quot; he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it&#039;s making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he&#039;s going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he&#039;s going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I&#039;ve been in this position for hours it&#039;s getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me &quot;you wanted a bath?&quot; He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don&#039;t know what he wants to do but I know it&#039;s not something I&#039;ll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> &quot;Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath&quot;? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn&#039;t even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don&#039;t even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I&#039;m definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there&#039;s a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that&#039;s why he didn&#039;t call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she&#039;s some top tier guest.<br /> I don&#039;t like the way she looks at me, like she&#039;s innocent which she&#039;s not.<br /> I&#039;ve heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she&#039;s very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn&#039;t a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she&#039;s locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don&#039;t have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I&#039;m just surprised her so called husband hasn&#039;t called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she&#039;s Enzo&#039;s prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn&#039;t Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven&#039;t even done anything to her yet, I&#039;ve been busy with handling the family that I&#039;ve not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn&#039;t expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she&#039;d put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn&#039;t tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she&#039;s probably planning something but I&#039;m not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> &quot;Any news from the Italian&quot;? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> &quot;нет&quot; he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn&#039;t going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don&#039;t even care because of he does call, I won&#039;t even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn&#039;t left yet and he hasn&#039;t made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he&#039;s trying not to.<br /> &quot;What is it Vis&quot;? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> &quot;Nothing boss....&quot; He pauses before he continues &quot;it&#039;s just that it&#039;s been a month already, I don&#039;t think she knows why you took her&quot; he says making me look at him.<br /> &quot;She does, she&#039;s just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here&quot; I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she&#039;s heard of me before, I&#039;m a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn&#039;t have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don&#039;t really live to tell the tale.<br /> &quot;Come&quot; I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn&#039;t seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven&#039;t had the time to show her just what I&#039;m capable of, she&#039;s heard of it yes, but she&#039;s never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she&#039;s afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you discussed with my cousin and I don&#039;t care, but what I do find strange is why he&#039;s soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath&quot; I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> &quot;Do you think you deserve a bath&quot;? I ask bending down to her eye level.<br /> &quot;If soaking me wet again with a bucket of water is your idea of a bath, then I think I&#039;ll pass&quot; she mutters not meeting my gaze.<br /> She&#039;s got guts talking back at me, especially with such a tone.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d advice you watch your tone with me &quot; I spit at her &quot;I wouldn&#039;t hesitate to put a magazine through your head, you are of no use to me&quot; I tell her and I see a ghost of a smile playing on her lips, why is she smiling?<br /> &quot;You won&#039;t kill me, if you wanted to kill me, you won&#039;t go through the troubles of bringing me here&quot; she voices out as if taunting me, her eyes holding an array of hope.<br /> I laugh, not a funny or genuine laugh, an empty one.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t mistake my lack of time for sympathy, don&#039;t test me , I will kill you if you push me past breaking point&quot; I mutter lowly very close to her face, I see her confidence waver and it causes me to smirk.<br /> &quot;What do you want from me&quot;? She asks her voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; I grit out to her and I see her brows scrunch in confusion.<br /> &quot;On Enzo&quot;? She asks making me growl out, I shake my head slowly before grabbing her face in a tight grip and pulling her close to me.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;		Myno003		76	https://facebook.com/61550840804079	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011162	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031129		455		392076370330551	1	4.3430033261126E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	195308346990040		0	Cha114			120206949072480258		b.chaptersapps.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.chaptersapps.com/ad/Q2hhcHRlcnMvMTQzODk2LzIwMjQwNDA3MTY1OTQ5L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712480665	1.9530834699004E+14	Cha114	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436454055_964599108606795_533413181594328359_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=uTICMN8JQ4sAb6h39kj&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfBe576b2oChmrgD0BYI05UvahNKk8SkQblOuRCuqsv3lw&oe=6618DB54	person_profile	0	Cha114	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436238606_4170814789818649_4579100925942045863_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=uhL39pNEJ54Ab7OwQky&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfDK47rP_n5s93lOnT6p7jO-utJImy6OPUdSz_KDGthwIA&oe=6618CD4D			0	3	At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> —<br /> Megan<br /> The best thing Jason ever did was cheat on me.<br /> Not that I&#039;m grateful to my skunk of an ex-fiancé at the moment. I&#039;m crawling down the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, heading into my hometown. There&#039;s a big game this weekend and the Leopards are the team to beat in the NFL, so everybody and his brother has come to see them take on the Stallions.<br /> Reaching my exit at last, I take the off-ramp to Central Avenue. It&#039;s as crowded as the freeway, crammed with cars trying to get home or to a hotel before the dark clouds overhead unleash their fury. I inch along, wishing the traffic would vanish so I could pistol the puny engine on my compact car and vent some of my emotions.<br /> Every time the scene from this morning intrudes on my mind, anger and pain flare up anew. I&#039;m sick of driving, sick of grieving, of wasting my tears on a man who doesn&#039;t deserve them. If I hadn&#039;t come home early and found Jason balls-deep in another woman, I&#039;d still be planning our wedding.<br /> I need a drink and a hot bath and some mindless entertainment. I need to be numb.<br /> My cell phone rings. I glance down and see that it&#039;s Jason. It&#039;s all I can do not to pick up the phone and hurl it straight through the windshield.<br /> It&#039;s only an instant that my eyes are off the road, but when I look up there&#039;s a truck stopped right in front of me. With no time to brake, I wrench the steering wheel, jerking my car sideways into the next lane — just as a bright blue sports car whips into the same spot from the other side.<br /> Its front bumper hits the passenger side of my car with a sickening crunch, bouncing my head off the window next to me, then snapping me back the other way. The impact spins my car around. I end up facing the wrong way, the oncoming traffic dividing frantically around me like water going past the prow of a ship.<br /> I&#039;m too stunned to move; for long moments, I just sit there staring. I&#039;m finally numb, but not the way I wanted.<br /> Maybe I messed up in another life, and today is some kind of karmic revenge. My lower lip trembles, and I bite down on it. Self-pity sucks, and no matter what, I will not start crying again.<br /> A tap on my side window makes me jump. I turn my head to see a man peering in at me. Dark hair, dark eyes, shoulders as broad as a house. Why does he seem so familiar?<br /> When I don&#039;t respond, he opens my door. &quot;Are you all right?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes. I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I say, straightening in my seat. &quot;Was that your car?&quot; &quot;Yeah, but don&#039;t worry about that.&quot; I hear a snort behind him, but I can&#039;t see who it is because the huge man in front of me is blocking my view.<br /> Undoing my seat belt, I turn to get out of the car. The man takes my hand to help me up. Electric heat surges up my arm and through my body, flooding me with sensation. A detached corner of my mind notices my entirely inappropriate response, and wonders if it&#039;s because I&#039;m in shock.<br /> He backs away to give me room. Now I can see the other man, standing by the flashy blue car with his arms folded. Same hair, same eyes, same massive build.<br /> At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> Granted, they are the hottest men I&#039;ve ever laid eyes on. But still. &quot;Don&#039;t worry about the car,&quot; the one nearest me says again. &quot;I&#039;m Cody, by the way.&quot; He&#039;d let go of me when I stood up, and now he&#039;s holding out his hand again to shake.<br /> It&#039;s an enormous hand — it engulfs mine, and I am not a petite woman. But I only have an instant to process that, because at the contact with his rough, warm skin, heat flows through me once more. This time, my papilla go hard.<br /> I tell myself it&#039;s the stress. That&#039;s why I&#039;m getting more turned on than I ever did from Jason&#039;s touch, right here in the middle of the street, with honking cars all around us. I want to believe it, but I know it&#039;s not true.<br /> The other thing I know is that I need to stop feeling this way. Now. I pull my hand free and look at his brother. &quot;So you must be Brock. My dad&#039;s told me about you both.&quot;<br /> A slow smile quirks one side of his mouth. He&#039;s devastatingly handsome, just like his twin — and he knows it. &quot;Your dad&#039;s a fan?&quot;<br /> &quot;You could say that,&quot; I tell him. &quot;He&#039;s your coach.&quot;<br /> The guys exchange a quick glance, eyebrows raised. Traffic is still going by us, but very slowly because people keep stopping to take photos of the twins through their car windows, even though night has fallen.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re Coach Turner&#039;s daughter?&quot; Brock says. NFL teams have a lot of different coaches, so it&#039;s a valid question. But there&#039;s only one head coach, and that&#039;s my dad.<br /> &quot;Yeah, I&#039;m Megan. I&#039;d say it&#039;s nice to meet you, but I&#039;d really prefer we hadn&#039;t met this way.&quot;<br /> Cody grins at that, but Brock&#039;s frowning, his mind on something else. &quot;Don&#039;t you live in Omaha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I did,&quot; I say. And I am so not having that conversation with either of these guys. &quot;We should call the police and our insurance and all that.&quot;<br /> Their sports car has a crumpled fender but is mostly intact. When I go around to the passenger side of my car, though, I see that it took the brunt of things.<br /> &quot;Yeah, it&#039;s totaled,&quot; Cody says from behind me. He sounds far too cheerful about it, and I suppress a twinge of irritation. Even as a rookie, he&#039;s earning a good salary, so buying a new car is no big deal to him.<br /> But I have no job at the moment, and I&#039;m not asking my father for money. He&#039;s already letting me stay at his place until I can sort things out. Letting him pay for stuff on top of that is way more than I&#039;m comfortable with. Maybe I can find some kind of telecommuting work until I can get another car.<br /> I go back around to the driver&#039;s side, taking out my phone and my insurance card. Brock&#039;s already on his phone. &quot;Cops are on the way to take an accident report,&quot; he says when he hangs up, &quot;and I&#039;ve got tow trucks and a cab coming too.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tow trucks, plural?&quot; I say.<br /> He shrugs. &quot;They both need it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, thank you.&quot; But he only called one cab. Does that mean ...<br /> &quot;Are you heading to your dad&#039;s house?&quot; he says, as if hearing my unspoken question. At my nod, he continues, &quot;We&#039;ll drop you off. It&#039;s on the way to our place anyway.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks,&quot; I say again. &quot;That&#039;s really very kind.&quot;<br /> &quot;No big deal.&quot; He and Cody exchange another swift glance, and this time I sense the undercurrent flowing between them. Whatever they&#039;re thinking, it sends a ripple of awareness down my spine.<br /> The brothers are standing together now, and I can&#039;t help but admire the view. Chiseled jaws, skin in matching shades of sun-tanned bronze, strong noses, sensual mouths. They were impressive when I watched them play on TV, but in person their charisma is overwhelming.<br /> My gaze wanders down to the arms like tree trunks, then the tight, narrow waists. They&#039;re both wearing gym shorts and t-shirts, the fabric straining against their biceps and thighs. I bet their abs are amazing too. They could be world-class models instead of football players.<br /> Two sets of big, dark brown eyes pin me in place, and suddenly I can&#039;t breathe. The moment lengthens until I force myself to look away. My heart is beating way too fast.<br /> Maybe getting in a taxi with the twins is not such a good idea. But the wind is rising, the clouds darker and more threatening. We need to get indoors before the skies open up.<br /> By the time the police and the tow trucks have come and gone, the taxi has arrived, and the air has a bite that makes me shiver. I have my suitcase and purse, but have to cross my fingers that the rest of the stuff in my car will be safe at the repair shop until I can pick it up. Cody puts the suitcase in the cab&#039;s trunk, then opens the back door and slides in. Brock gestures for me to go next.<br /> I don&#039;t want to make a big deal out of riding up front with the driver after the guys have been so nice to me, so I get in and scoot over to make room. The brothers dwarf me, and when Brock slides in, I&#039;m squeezed between them like I&#039;m the filling in a twin sandwich.<br /> The driver pulls into the crush of traffic. Pressed between the brothers, I&#039;m instantly warm. My whole body starts to tingle, and it&#039;s not just from the heat coming off them. I know this because the sensations are strongest right between my legs.<br /> I&#039;ve never reacted to a man like this before, let alone two of them at once. Maybe all my emotions about Jason are being diverted into lust. Which means it&#039;s a really bad idea for me to let this continue.<br /> If they realize how turned on I am, they&#039;ll think I&#039;m a freak or a groupie. I don&#039;t want to give them any ideas, since I&#039;ll doubtless be around them again — I won&#039;t miss a game. In my best nice/polite/helpful voice, I say, &quot;I should sit in front.&quot;<br /> &quot;Nah,&quot; Brock drawls, and the next thing I know he picks me up as if I weigh nothing at all and settles me sideways on his lap, my hip nestled in his crotch. I suck in a breath as electricity jolts through my body.<br /> Excuse me,&quot; I say, still struggling for politeness. &quot;I can&#039;t sit in your lap.&quot; I try to ignore the sensations spiraling from my core out through my body and back again.<br /> &quot;You are sitting in my lap,&quot; he points out, like it&#039;s no big deal. One of his hands, so big and strong and warm, is curled around my waist, burning through my clothing. The other goes to my head, pressing gently down to tuck me against his neck, then stays tangled in my hair.<br /> He smells like sunshine and clean male sweat. It&#039;s intoxicating. My voice comes out all soft and breathy when I say, &quot;I mean it&#039;s not appropriate. Please let me go.&quot;<br /> &quot;Relax, sugar,&quot; he says in that same lazy tone. &quot;We&#039;re not gonna hurt you.&quot;<br /> The we is not exactly comforting.<br /> Brock&#039;s mouth brushes the skin on the side of my neck, making me jolt. Since I can&#039;t take them up on their offer, I don&#039;t need any more torment. I try to pull away again, but he just tucks me back against his side.<br /> &quot;Easy, Megalicious,&quot; he says in that rumble of his. &quot;You&#039;re too tense. We need to help you relax.&quot;<br /> &quot;You did not just call me — that.&quot; I can&#039;t even make myself repeat his ridiculous nickname. Who does he think he is? Besides the guy who&#039;s making my brain melt, I mean, along with the rest of my body.<br /> Cody chuckles. &quot;How about megagorgeous?&quot; He shifts closer, running a finger up and down my arm. <br /> My system is overloading again, and I can&#039;t help squirming some more on Brock&#039;s lap. &quot;Yeah, babe,&quot; he says. &quot;Let Daddy Brock make you feel better.&quot;<br /> &quot;Daddy Brock?&quot; I sputter and then snort with laughter. &quot;You guys are no older than I am. I might even be older than you.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not the years, baby,&quot; he says, his lips grazing the sensitive shell of my outer ear. &quot;It&#039;s the mileage.&quot;<br /> Even as I roll my eyes at him quoting movie lines at me, he turns me so I&#039;m facing forward in the taxi. One arm wraps around my midriff, and his free hand teases the skin just above the waistband of my shorts.<br /> His touch sends sparks shooting right down to my private part. I must have hit my head during the collision harder than I thought. Anger, grief, stress, hormones — can&#039;t forget the raging hormones — have apparently shredded every bit of common sense I possess. Because I don&#039;t say anything.<br /> All I have to do is open my mouth and tell them, &quot;No.&quot; Or &quot;Stop that.&quot; And they&#039;d back off, both of them. I know it in my bones. Impossible as it sounds, I feel safe with these two men who are taking such liberties with my body.<br /> I&#039;m letting it happen because I want it to. Because I want them. Because right now, with the rain wrapping the taxi in sheets of water, hiding us in our own little world, all I care about is how they&#039;re making me feel.<br /> And how they&#039;re making me feel is like a beautiful and desirable woman. Someone worth wanting. Someone Jason was a fool to let go.<br /> Who are you kidding? whispers the self-doubt that&#039;s been tormenting me all day, ever since I walked in on Jason and his mistress. You&#039;re nothing to them.<br /> I almost listen, almost give in to the crushing weight of my insecurity. But then my phone rings. Cody pulls it out of my purse. &quot;Jason,&quot; he says, reading the screen. &quot;Who&#039;s that?&quot;<br /> My anger blazes again. &quot;No one,&quot; I snap. I grab the phone, hit the Reject Call button, and toss it back in my purse. Jason, and not in a good way. He got his and now I&#039;m getting mine.<br /> I relax against Brock, consciously letting go of my resistance. &quot;That&#039;s my girl,&quot; he whispers. His hand slips inside my shorts, then under the elastic of my panties, his fingertips teasing the curls above my cherry.<br /> Now that I&#039;ve decided not to fight it, I&#039;m impatient for more. &quot;Touch me,&quot; I whisper back. &quot;Do it.&quot;<br /> <br /> There&#039;s a car I don&#039;t recognize parked in my dad&#039;s driveway, a white SUV next to his black one. The guys exchange a glance, but don&#039;t say anything. We all get out, and Cody retrieves my suitcase while Brock says to the driver, &quot;Wait here — we&#039;ll be back in a few minutes.&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s okay,&quot; I say. &quot;You don&#039;t have to come in with me.&quot; My dad may not have x-ray vision, but I can&#039;t shake the feeling that as soon as he sees us together, he&#039;ll somehow know what just happened.<br /> &quot;Just need to ask him a question,&quot; Brock says, but there&#039;s a twinkle in his eye that fills me with trepidation. He and Cody follow me up the sidewalk, close behind me as if they&#039;re afraid I&#039;ll slip inside and lock the door on them. They might be right.<br /> My body hasn&#039;t stopped humming from those amazing orgasms, and I mentally cross my fingers that my face is blank enough to protect me. Since Dad&#039;s expecting me, I open the front door without knocking, the twins still right behind me.<br /> The entryway opens into the living room, with a hallway branching off to the left that goes to the bedrooms, and a doorway on the right that leads to the kitchen. Since the living room is empty, I turn into the kitchen — and stop so fast the brothers bump into me.<br /> My dad&#039;s there, and so is a woman I&#039;ve never seen before. Their arms are around each other; his hands are on her hip. And they&#039;re pecking like there&#039;s no tomorrow.<br /> I haven&#039;t been this shocked since the day I was ten and came home to find my father crying in the living room. Even catching Jason this morning was less of a stunner. My voice is stuck in my throat. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d say anyway.<br /> Brock comes to my rescue by clearing his throat loudly, breaking up the makeout session. My dad&#039;s head whips around. &quot;Megan!&quot; he says. He looks confused — understandable, with the Beast Brothers at my back — but also a bit guilty.<br /> &quot;Hi, Dad.&quot; I find I can speak now that the silence has been broken. &quot;I did tell you I was almost here.&quot; His guilty look increases, and a small part of me is glad because it helps me conceal my own feelings of self-reproach. He comes over to give me a hug, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close. When I called this morning to say I was on my way, he didn&#039;t ask any questions; something in my voice must have warned him it wasn&#039;t the time. All he said was, &quot;I&#039;ll be here.&quot;<br /> His unwavering support steadies me, even as the contrast to Jason&#039;s betrayal is like a shard of glass in my heart. I squeeze him tighter, overflowing with love and gratitude, but his next words shatter the mood.<br /> &quot;Vivian stopped by after we spoke,&quot; he says. &quot;Vivian, I&#039;d like you to meet my daughter Megan.&quot;<br /> The woman comes forward, hands outstretched. &quot;It&#039;s wonderful to meet you, dear. Your father&#039;s told me so much about you.&quot;<br /> My first thought is that she looks nothing like my mother. I still have memories of my mom, and lots of old photographs. Not to mention mirrors. I have my mother&#039;s auburn curls and curvy build, whereas Vivian is blonde and slender. I&#039;m relieved that there&#039;s no resemblance; I&#039;m not sure what I would do if my dad started dating a lookalike.<br /> Her expression, though, puts my back up. Maybe it&#039;s my imagination working overtime, but the little smile playing around her lips reminds me of Jason&#039;s mistress. He threw her out this morning when I caught them together, but she smirked at me while she strutted out of the house, as if she&#039;d won some kind of victory.<br /> I want to smack Vivian&#039;s smile right off her face — which is crazy and wrong. My dad isn&#039;t cheating; he&#039;s entitled to be happy.<br /> I should be happy that he&#039;s met someone after so many years alone. But I&#039;m not. Shoving aside thoughts of what that says about me, I force a smile and say, &quot;It&#039;s nice to meet you.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s when everything goes from awkward to totally insane.<br /> Because Vivian looks at the twins and says, &quot;Hello, boys. What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> And Cody and Brock say, &quot;Hey, Mom.&quot;		Cha114		9	https://facebook.com/61553929473251	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011165	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031129		455		395727080007521	1	3.5528158024198E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	115926978277269		0	Libb001			120207719801300101		b.mylibapps.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.mylibapps.com/ad/bm92ZWxXb3JsZC8xNDMxODMvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzU1MDQvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712469465	1.1592697827727E+14	Libb001	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422472859_954456002546236_6702974591242089744_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=BunsZZr_DKUAb5nTB3Q&_nc_oc=AdjFiC5ASbbXJxmSA2fnRmvhVMtzoO_HUpf7vO7a4x4F0bwaHnH2DEtdxOr7IFyTEQnX-ft7ArQ1PMYzT9OoRS8W&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfAjQGIAIYmMNMQG9pNrkJoggcp6s1XVC0t_SLhlOKlR7Q&oe=6618FDD3	person_profile	0	Libb001	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422450112_1143429443359437_7951616312657618300_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2ZiTfdKrPH4Ab4wpDoc&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBKTijJZmqq8CMMsCgDvpKA8xuQNJ5BlC4JiKq79c0INg&oe=6618FBA3			0	3	I was pregnant for a man who despised me, in love with same man who was in love with someone else, my sham of a marriage was due to end any day now, in less than 8 hours.<br /> &quot;I&#039;ll be going to Winsconsin.&quot; I said.<br /> &quot;Winsconsin? the factory? Is there a problem?&quot;<br /> &quot;Not really, just to smooth out any potential problems that...would delay supplies.&quot; I looked down at my hands.<br /> &quot;When?&quot;<br /> &quot;Tonight.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> I sagged against the wall of the clinic, not trusting my legs to carry me any further without collapsing in a heap on the floor.<br /> Slowly, as though in a slow motion video, I lifted the picture clutched tight in my left hand and stared at the black and white mass that the nurse had handed over to me after the doctor had pronounced the four words that I had not been expecting at all.<br /> Disbelief and shock and a dozen other thoughts waged a battle in my head. Most prominent thought was &#039;how?&#039; How could I have gotten pregnant?<br /> Which was a silly question, really. After all I knew all about how babies were made, I wasn&#039;t that naive. Still, it had been just the one time, my first time. One time.<br /> A headache bloomed in my temples and I sighed and let my eyes drift shut. Unconsciously, I crumpled the paper in a tight fist, fighting the surge of tears that stung my lids. This was not the time to give in to bouts of self pity, I had to figure out what to do, how to break the news to Aiden and brace myself for what comes after.<br /> I heard footsteps coming towards me and I straightened, unwilling to let anyone see me in this condition. Pale, teary eyed, shaken.<br /> A nurse passed me, giving me a friendly smile and nod and I forced a smile in return. Smoothing out the ultrasound photo, I tucked it into my purse, careful that it would not fall off. A quick glance at my watch had me hurrying down the corridor towards the exit of the hospital. As I stepped outside, my phone beeped a text message from a familiar number.<br /> Are you done?<br /> Aiden. I quickly replied that I was done, quickening my footsteps because I knew the car would already be waiting outside and I didn&#039;t want to keep him waiting. He was not a patient man, and I knew he had a meeting scheduled in the next hour.<br /> I caught sight of the gleaming Mercedes already idling at the front entrance to the hospital, drawing admiring and envious gazes. Thanks to the heavily tinted windows, none of them could see the occupants of the car, but I knew Aiden would be in the back seat, watching me approach. Feeling self conscious at all the attention, I walked up to the car just as the driver&#039;s door opened and our chauffeur, Martin, came around to open the back door.<br /> &quot;Afternoon Ma&#039;am.&quot; Martin intoned in crisp, professional tones as he held the door open.<br /> &quot;Hello Martin,&quot; I murmured, distractedly.<br /> The cause of my distraction sat at the other end of the seat, narrowed dark brown eyes, set in a face that many women and men had described as drop dead gorgeous, were trained on me as he watched me almost lose balance and topple head first into the car.<br /> Disapproval oozed from him in waves as he watched my blunder and my cheeks heated from embarrassment, but I managed to right myself just in time to avoid disaster, mumbling an apology that was ignored.<br /> &quot;Did you get the signed contract?&quot; He asked, his voice deep, sliding over my ears like hot chocolate on a cold winter&#039;s morning and I had to suppress the thrilling shiver that ran through me. It wouldn&#039;t do to let him see how much everything about him affected me. Yes, I was hopelessly in love with him, but I didn&#039;t need a fortune teller to tell me my love was neither wanted nor reciprocated.<br /> I bit the inside of my cheek and nodded. &quot;Yes, everything&#039;s all set. We should be able to deliver the first batch of lab equipment by the end of month.&quot; I fished out my tablet and switched it on, quickly bringing up the signed contract for him to see. &quot;Dr. Mason sends his regards as well.&quot;<br /> Aiden merely spared one glance at the screen and nodded. &quot;It&#039;s your project. You&#039;ll be the main liaison with Vincent at the hospital. Handle it well.&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course.&quot; I murmured and slid the tablet back in my purse. My fingers brushed the edge of the damning picture that would either be the final nail in the coffin of our marriage, or the start of a new beginning.<br /> <br /> New beginnings...that was merely wishful thinking. I risked a glance at Aiden, my gaze lingering when I noticed he&#039;d leaned back against the headrest and had his eyes shut. He wasn&#039;t asleep, but most likely deep in thought as the car began to move smoothly. I took this rare opportunity to study him, committing every single feature on his face to memory because, who knew, the next moment, I could find myself with a broken marriage, alone, pregnant and out of my marital home.<br /> The thought was a knife through my chest and I forced myself to look away, turning to the window to stare at the passing scenery. I noticed then that we weren&#039;t on the route back to the office and frowned, puzzled. Aiden had mentioned earlier that he had a shareholder meeting to attend by 2 p.m. and it was already a half past one &#039;o&#039; clock. The distance from the hospital to Skylark Corp took about thirty minutes barring heavy traffic but it looks like we were headed back home instead.<br /> I looked at Aiden again, intending to ask about our destination, but caught myself before I opened my mouth. I noticed the strained lines around the corners of his eyes, lips pressed tightly together and fell silent. Wordlessly, I opened the mini fridge compartment and pulled out a bottle of chilled water, and from another compartment, got out a pack of aspirin. Squeezing two white pills onto my palm, I uncapped the bottle of water.<br /> &quot;Here.&quot; I said, holding out my hand. His eyes opened, confused for a moment then he noticed the pills. His mouth twisted and for a second I thought he was going to reject my offer. Instead, Aiden took the pills and popped them in his mouth. I handed him the water and watched as he drank, transfixed on his throat which bobbed deliciously with every swallow, the motion so unconsciously sensuous that I felt my own throat go dry and forced my gaze away.<br /> I should not be having hot thoughts about my husband. Not when disaster was imminent.<br /> &quot;Thank you.&quot; His words broke through my hazy thoughts. I nodded and took back the bottle, screwing the cap back on, my thoughts now back to the issue of my pregnancy and how to break the news...when to break the news to Aiden.<br /> I should do it now, I reasoned silently. Rip off the bandaid and endure the pain that was sure to follow, then get on with my life. It would be better than stewing in uncertainty for god knew how long until I worked up the courage to tell him later.<br /> &quot;Aiden...&quot; My palms began to sweat and I could literally hear my heart pounding in my ears. I swallowed nervously and wiped my sweaty palms on my pants.<br /> Rip off the bandaid.<br /> He looked at me, expression devoid of any emotion. It had always been hard to get a read on Aiden and I usually prided myself on being able to read people with some measure of accuracy. Not Aiden though. He was a block of marble - cold, impenetrable.<br /> &quot;What is it?&quot; There was a hint of impatience in his voice and that made me lose what little nerve I had managed to muster.<br /> &quot;I...&quot; I hated myself for stuttering, because I could see how much it irritated him, if the narrowed eyes and wry twist of his lips was any indication. My hands formed tight fists, nails digging into the soft flesh of my palms, the pain helping to ground me a little. &quot;While I was at the hospital, I stopped by...&quot;<br /> His phone went off, the sound shattering the tense moment and drowning out my words. I fell silent as Aiden cursed under his breath and slid the phone from his inner suit pocket to glance at the screen. In the dim interior of the car, I could easily see the lit up screen and the name of the caller displayed.<br /> Elisa.<br /> A tinge of bile filled my throat at the sight of the name. My shoulders sagged and I looked away, my chest feeling like a vise had clamped down on it, squeezing tight.<br /> &quot;Can it wait?&quot; I heard Aiden ask and I glanced up at him. He was looking at me with that same impatient look, head c****d to one side as he waited for my answer. &quot;I need to take this call, we can talk afterwards.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, sure.&quot; I said, forcing a lightness to my voice that I didn&#039;t feel. I watched as Aiden accepted the call, my throat tight as I noticed the way his voice got softer, the way his tense shoulders relaxed as he listened to the reply on the other end, the hint of a smile that lifted his stern mouth and felt the vice tighten until I could barely breathe.<br /> Unable to bear the sight, I looked away, swallowing down the lump of bitter emotions that threatened to spill over. I let my mind wander again, unwilling to listen to whatever conversation they were having, knowing it would only hurt me more.<br /> <br /> For the second time today, tears welled up in my eyes and once more, I refused to shed them. It must be the pregnancy that was making me so prone to tears, wreaking havoc on my hormones.<br /> I wasn&#039;t one to cry easily. I had only cried five times in twenty five years and those had been out of pure grief at losing people I cared about to the cold hands of death. The most recent crying episode had happened a month ago, when Julian Brown, my mentor, friend and the father of the man seated next to me had passed after a long battle with cancer.<br /> The time before that had been when Julian had gathered all of us in his home office to break the news of his cancer diagnosis. That had been two years ago, the same day my life had taken a turn for the worse, or for the better, depending on who you asked.<br /> Knowing he was dying soon, Julian had expressed his desire to see his son married before he left this world. Julian had known of my feelings for his eldest son, had known that I&#039;d fallen in love with Aiden from our first meeting during a thanksgiving dinner with the Brown family.<br /> He would always tease me about it, good naturedly, of course, but never in a million years had I ever imagined that Julian would scheme to bring us together in marriage.<br /> Particularly since he knew well that Aiden did not reciprocate my feelings, that he saw me as merely a friend of the family, someone to be endured and be polite to during the few times we met but nothing more.<br /> I knew where his heart lay. With Elisa Harding, the stunning beauty with brains to match who was his childhood friend, school mate and now his co-worker.<br /> So, when Julian had asked Aiden to get married, I&#039;d assumed, much to my dismay, that Aiden would ask Elisa to be his wife. But Julian had thrown in a wrench in his plans when he&#039;d stipulated that Aiden marry me instead.<br /> Julian had been adamant and refused to change his mind. Not when Aiden had refused at first, not when almost everyone, including myself had pointed out that Elisa would be the better match for Aiden. Not even when I&#039;d privately pleaded with Julian to change his mind because I knew Aiden would never agree to the marriage and I did not want to force myself on him.<br /> Then to my utter shock, Aiden suddenly changed his mind and agreed to the marriage. For a while, I&#039;d been in heaven, foolishly indulging in fantasies that maybe he had come to realize his true feelings for me. I ignored my misgivings, or the fact that he barely spoke more than two sentences to me the entire time we were planning the hasty wedding, or that whenever he looked at me, his face was devoid of expression. I&#039;d fooled myself into thinking it was because he was still coming to terms with his feelings for me.<br /> Then, on our wedding night, Aiden had coldly informed me that our marriage, as far as he was concerned, was nothing but a sham. He&#039;d congratulated me in such cold tones that I&#039;d felt goosebumps all over my skin for manipulating his father and himself into marrying him.<br /> &quot;I suppose congratulations are in order.&quot; Aiden had snarled on the ride back from the reception, heading towards our new home, a three storey mansion that was a gift from Julian. &quot;You finally got what you wanted, didn&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> I stared at him in confusion. &quot;What are you talking about, Aiden?&quot;<br /> His laugh had been filled with derision. He tugged at his bow tie viciously and I had the sense that he wanted to wrap his hands around my neck instead.<br /> &quot;Cut the innocent words, Jessica,&quot; the way he said my name sent cold shivers down my back. &quot;You may have everyone fooled, but I can see through that f*****g angelic face.&quot;<br /> &quot;Fooled? I...I didn&#039;t fool...&quot;<br /> &quot;I said cut the words.&quot; he cut in ruthlessly and I&#039;d instinctively shrank back in fright. He followed me, leaning close until our noses almost touched, eyes an icy glint of anger. &quot;Enjoy your victory while it lasts, because the second my father is cold and in his grave, you and I are done.&quot;<br /> While I&#039;d struggled to process his harsh words, he moved back to his seat and continued. &quot;This marriage is in name only. We might live together, but do not expect even the slightest consideration from me. As far as I&#039;m concerned, you and I are two strangers who merely share a last name, on a temporary basis.&quot;<br /> It didn&#039;t matter how many times I&#039;d protested that I had nothing to do with his father&#039;s decision and eventually, I&#039;d given up trying to make him understand. We&#039;d lived together as strangers ever since, barely speaking and avoiding each other unless necessary.<br /> Until the night Julian had passed away. Driven by grief, I&#039;d stopped by my best friend&#039;s bar and drunk a little more than I could handle. When I stumbled home at one in the morning, I&#039;d met Aiden, who had been drinking too and one thing had led to another and we&#039;d ended up in bed.<br /> I shut my eyes and tried to recall that night, but no matter how hard I tried, I could barely remember our time in bed. The last thing I remembered was standing in the doorway of Aiden&#039;s study and that was all.<br /> With Julian dead, I knew it was only a matter of time before Aiden served me with divorce papers. To be honest, I was surprised he didn&#039;t give me my marching orders the day after Julian&#039;s death, but I reasoned that he was probably waiting for the funeral before he made his move.<br /> The funeral was the day after tomorrow. I felt a stinging pain in my mouth and when I tasted blood, I realized I had chewed on the inside of my cheek so hard to break the delicate skin. Aiden was still on the phone, but it looked like he was rounding up.<br /> With shaky hands, I reached for a fresh bottle of water and took deep gulps.<br /> &quot;I need to head back to the office.&quot; Aiden said after hanging up.<br /> &quot;Oh? Is it the shareholder meeting?&quot;<br /> &quot;No, that was rescheduled for tomorrow. Elisa was able to set up an impromptu meeting with the chairman of Linston Healthcare and she wants me to sit in for it.&quot;<br /> Of course she does, I mused silently, careful to keep my expression neutral. &quot;Okay. If you need the car, Martin can pull over here and I&#039;ll catch an Uber back to the house.&quot;<br /> &quot;No need. We&#039;re almost at the house, so it shouldn&#039;t take too long.&quot;<br /> &quot;Will you be back for dinner?&#039; I asked and wished I didn&#039;t when he leveled me with a quelling look, mouth twisting in familiar derision. I knew the question was silly, we never ate dinner...or any other meal together, but I&#039;d wanted to know if he would be coming back home tonight or spending the night elsewhere...probably at Elisa&#039;s place.<br /> It wouldn&#039;t be the first time.<br /> &quot;No, I won&#039;t.&quot; He replied, curtly.<br /> Cheeks burning - from humiliation and hurt, I nodded and looked away again.		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I stand on legs that are just as shaky as he said they’d be. My throat hurts from moaning and I’m sore as all get-out. As I stand, my phone clatters to the floor.<br /> I reach down to pick it up—<br /> And freeze in horror.<br /> Ruslan’s name is lighting up my screen.<br /> And the call is active.<br /> For seven minutes and thirty-two seconds, I’ve been masturbating to the absolute filthiest fantasy I’ve ever had, starring Ruslan Oryolov.<br /> _________________<br /> EMMA<br /> &quot;Do I have your full attention, Ms. Carson?&quot;<br /> I gulp and refocus on my boss. Ruslan Oryolov is glowering—not because I&#039;ve done anything wrong, but just because that&#039;s how he always looks at me.<br /> Actually, that&#039;s how he always looks at everyone. I&#039;m pretty sure he&#039;s that unfortunate case you always hear moms telling their kids about: he made a sour face once upon a time and it just got stuck like that.<br /> To be fair, this time, he has good reason. He&#039;s actually caught me in the middle of a somewhat shockingly violent fantasy about stapling his beautiful lips together with the stapler on his desk and then yeeting him out of his gorgeous thirtieth-story office window.<br /> He&#039;d deserve it. And he only has himself to blame.<br /> Because I am all-caps EXHAUSTED from tending to his every whim today.<br /> I arrived at the office at the buttcrack of dawn this morning. I haven&#039;t had more than ten consecutive seconds to myself all day long. And only now, with the clock nearing 9:00 P.M., am I getting anywhere close to the end of this workday from inferno.<br /> Without an IV drip of quad espressos, I would be dust in the wind.<br /> But even with my caffeine addiction, I feel frazzled inside and out. In my head, I&#039;m cursing my past self for being dumb enough to buy these heels half a size too small just because they were on sale. The arches of my feet are ready to commit war crimes in order to be freed.<br /> Ruslan, on the other hand, looks as polished as ever. It&#039;s actually offensive how good he looks, despite working like a machine for every bit as long as I have today. His suit is impeccable, as is his dark five o&#039;clock shadow, and the intensity in his scorching amber eyes hasn&#039;t dimmed one solitary notch.<br /> &quot;Ms. Carson. I asked you a question.&quot;<br /> &quot;Uh, yes,&quot; I stammer. &quot;Yes, you have my attention.&quot; I glance down at my notepad. &quot;Litigation release needs to go to Mark Vanderberg in Legal first thing in the morning. New chairs have been requested for the boardroom on Floor Seventeen and I will check on delivery dates. I&#039;m moving your 2:00 P.M. to your 11:30, moving your 11:30 to your 7:15, moving your 7:15 to next Thursday, and I&#039;m telling next Thursday&#039;s meeting to—and I quote—&#039;go to die.&#039; Did I miss anything?&quot;<br /> Ruslan arches one unfairly gorgeous brow. Seriously—if I could transplant those bad boys onto my own face, I really might. They&#039;re dark and expressive and communicate half of his threats without a single word. &quot;I detect a tone.&quot;<br /> I keep my own face perfectly neutral. &quot;No, sir. No tone. You specifically requested &#039;no snark&#039; after the lunch salad debacle last month. I wouldn&#039;t forget.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hm.&quot;<br /> Like his eyebrow, one solitary, not-even-a-word syllable from the infamous Mr. Oryolov, CEO of Bane Corporation, is enough to make grown men dissolve into tears.<br /> I&#039;ve seen it with my own two eyes. Literally. When I first started here, one of the microchip suppliers that Bane uses for our flagship home security product came in for a meeting and tried to negotiate higher prices. At the end of the idiot&#039;s hardball pitch, Ruslan simply lofted an eyebrow and said, &quot;Hm.&quot; The man started shaking so badly they had to take him out of the conference room in a wheely chair like it was an ambulance gurney.<br /> He&#039;s not the only one. Lord knows Ruslan has brought me to the verge of tears and beyond plenty of times in the eighteen months I&#039;ve been working for him.<br /> Everyone warned me before I took the job that it wouldn&#039;t be easy. His last three personal assistants lasted six, four, and zero-point-five months, respectively, before running screaming for the hills. There&#039;s a rumor that one of them is still checked into in-patient therapy somewhere up in Vermont.<br /> Suffice it to say, everyone was right. Life under Ruslan Oryolov&#039;s scrutiny is not easy. It starts early and ends late. It&#039;s harsh. Fast-paced. He doesn&#039;t say &quot;please&quot; and he doesn&#039;t know the meaning of &quot;thank you.&quot;<br /> But I&#039;ve stuck around for one reason and one reason only: I have to.<br /> That&#039;s not quite the whole truth, actually. I stuck around for three reasons. And their names are Josh, Caroline, and Reagan.<br /> I glance down and look at the lock screen of my phone where it rests in my lap. Three smiling faces stare back at me. Five-year-old Reagan just lost her front tooth and the little goober has her tongue sticking out through the gap. Caroline is only six, but she&#039;s already practicing her &quot;smizing&quot; and chin-tucked selfie poses. She&#039;s going to break so many boys&#039; hearts as soon as I let her get an Instagram account. Josh, at eight, is the oldest—but you&#039;d think by looking at him that he&#039;s a decade older than that, even. It&#039;s something in his eyes. A hauntedness. A chill. A stony sense of responsibility that doesn&#039;t belong on a boy who&#039;s too young to grow armpit hair.<br /> Losing your mom will do that to you.<br /> I would know—sort of—because losing my sister has certainly done it to me.<br /> I do the math in my head quickly. It&#039;s March 9th right now and Sienna died in September three years ago. So that&#039;s three years, six months, and four days since I last hugged her or heard her laugh.<br /> Three years, six months, and four days since I went from Auntie to Momma in the blink of an eye.<br /> Three years, six months, and four days since my life changed forever.<br /> Ruslan stands and shoots his cuffs. It&#039;s effortless, just like everything else he does. You&#039;d be forgiven for thinking he&#039;s a model for GQ. He cracks his knuckles, then his neck, watching me the whole time.<br /> I sit in my chair and focus on my breathing.<br /> Eighteen months is long enough that I thought my infatuation would have worn off by now. I&#039;d have thought wrong, though. If anything, he&#039;s even more beautiful than he was the day I first walked in.<br /> I still remember how that went. I rounded the corner and stopped, dumbstruck and drooling like a lunatic. This man ran the biggest home security enterprise in the world? Were we sure he wasn&#039;t a Hollywood body double?<br /> For his part, Ruslan took one look in my direction before asking, &quot;Are you going to make my life easier or harder, Ms. Carson? If it&#039;s the latter, don&#039;t even bother setting your stuff down; just turn back while you still can.&quot;<br /> That pretty much set the tone for our working relationship.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m leaving,&quot; Ruslan announces back in the present moment. &quot;Make sure the folders are set out for the department head meeting in the morning.&quot; He rounds the desk and strides toward me. My heart quickens when he gets close enough for me to smell his cologne. Today&#039;s is woodsy. Smoky. Crisp.<br /> &quot;Yes, sir,&quot; I croak quietly.<br /> &quot;Oh,&quot; he adds, &quot;I also need my tuxedo brought to the penthouse on 48th. Tonight.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tonight?&quot; I balk. &quot;But I have to—&quot;<br /> He&#039;s already gone. Swishing out the door without bothering to look back. The only thing left behind is the trailing tendrils of his cologne.<br /> * * *<br /> An hour later, I am the walking dead. Every nerve ending in my feet is on fire. I trekked my booty across town to Ruslan&#039;s tailor, picked up his tuxedo, and trekked back to Midtown to his penthouse.<br /> When the elevators let me out directly into his foyer, I release a sigh. One final task on this Tuesday custom-designed by Satan.<br /> Not that tomorrow will be any different.<br /> My shoes clack as I walk down the marble flooring and emerge into the living room. It&#039;s floor-to-ceiling glass windows on three sides, so I can see the entire city wrapped around me, bejeweled and glistening in the night. The furniture and finishes are every bit as gorgeous as the man who owns this place—and every bit as brutal. It&#039;s all black matte and sharp edges. Grotesque modern contorted sculptures in the corners. Grotesque modern contorted paintings on the walls.<br /> I once looked up the price he paid for this place and almost threw up in my mouth. It had a few too many zeroes for my comfort level. The most sickening part of all is that he comes here once a month at most, usually with one of his many actress/influencer/model dates on his arm. It&#039;s pretty much just the world&#039;s most expensive f.uckpad.<br /> I drape the suit over the back of his black suede couch. It&#039;s weird being here, in Ruslan&#039;s personal space. It smells mostly like cleaning product, but I swear, every time I turn around, I catch just a whiff of that cologne again.<br /> It&#039;s making my head swim.<br /> I want so badly to curl up on the suede couch and sleep for the rest of my life. But I have to keep moving. People are counting on me. Three little ones in particular.<br /> So sleep is off the list. My next thought is how nice it would be to get some kind of petty vengeance against the bosshole from inferno for the wringer he&#039;s put me through today.<br /> My sister wouldn&#039;t have hesitated for a second.<br /> * * *<br /> &quot;Sienna, don&#039;t you dare pee on his car!&quot;<br /> But my sister was already clambering up on the hood in her way-too-short, way-too-pink nightclub dress, cackling like a madwoman. I was mortified. Her laugh was infamous across campus, so I had no doubt that someone was going to recognize it, open their dorm window, and look out in the East Campus parking lot to see the Carson sisters up to no good, as per usual.<br /> Correction: Sienna was the one who was always up to no good. I was the one who was always trying to rein her in. Not that it helped; Sienna did what she wanted.<br /> Always had. Always would.<br /> And when she saw my dirty, rotten, cheating ex&#039;s car gleaming in the primo parking spot, it sparked an idea that she absolutely refused to ignore.<br /> Which is how I ended up holding her hand for balance as she squatted on Tommy&#039;s Range Rover and let loose.<br /> I can&#039;t say he didn&#039;t deserve it; this just wouldn&#039;t have been my preferred method of vengeance. &quot;Screw that,&quot; Sienna said when I told her that living well was the best form of revenge. &quot;Don&#039;t get even; get ahead. That&#039;s my motto.&quot;<br /> When she had relieved herself of a long night&#039;s worth of cranberry vodkas, I helped her back down to the asphalt. &quot;You&#039;re insane,&quot; I informed her. &quot;Absolutely clinical.&quot;<br /> &quot;And yet you love me. What does that say about you?&quot;<br /> &quot;Nothing good,&quot; I muttered.<br /> &quot;Shut up. Say it. Say you love me.&quot; She made kissy faces at me and, when I refused, she tickled me in the spot under my ribs that I&#039;d hated since we were little.<br /> &quot;Fine! Fine! I love you!&quot; I shrieked.<br /> Only then did she relent.<br /> &quot;Good. I love you, too, Em. You&#039;re the stars to my moon. Never forget that.&quot;<br /> Then, just for good measure, she mooned me. We laughed—her laugh and mine, two sides of the same coin, filtering up and out into the night beyond.<br /> I never imagined a life without her. I never thought I&#039;d have to.<br /> * * *<br /> I&#039;m not Sienna; I&#039;m not going to pee on Ruslan&#039;s fifty-thousand dollar couch. And, as of three years, six months, and four days ago, she&#039;s not here to do it for me.<br /> With a sigh, I turn and slump out.<br /> It&#039;s a long subway ride from gleaming Midtown to my dirty, cramped apartment building in H.ell&#039;s Kitchen. When I get there, it&#039;s a long walk up the four flights of stairs because, of course, the elevator is broken yet again. I&#039;m almost literally sexually aroused at the prospect of a REM cycle—but when I open the door, I realize with a molar-grinding horror that sleep is a long way away.<br /> My apartment is an absolute disaster.<br /> spirits bottles are scattered everywhere. The kids&#039; clothes are mildewing in the wash. The kitchen sink is stacked high with dirty plates.<br /> I don&#039;t have to look far to find the culprit. Ben, my sister&#039;s widower, is passed out in the corner armchair. A half-finished smoking dangles from between his fingertips and the other hand is clutching the dregs of a lukewarm Bud Light. I march over and pluck both from him, stubbing the smoking out in the ashtray and hurling the spirits into the recycling bin. He startles for a second before sinking right back into an open-mouthed snore.<br /> Ben. The bane of my existence, no pun intended. There&#039;s a reason he&#039;s not on the lock screen of my phone. A reason I try not to think about him whenever I can help it.<br /> He took Sienna&#039;s death hard. That&#039;s no surprise; we all did. When someone is that bright of a personality, it&#039;s hard not to feel like you&#039;re living in the shadows once they&#039;re gone.<br /> But the kids and I have soldiered on, no matter how much it hurts.<br /> Ben, on the other hand, is wallowing in the mud. He was fired from his job, so now, all he does is drink and smoke and mutter to himself around the clock—which he does here, since he couldn&#039;t afford the mortgage on their house with no income. When he deigns to parent his own children, he does it like a fairytale ogre, all spit-flecked bellowing and flying off the handle at the least little thing. He made Reagan cry the other day because her scrunchie snapped while he was trying to do a ponytail for her. As if that was her fault.<br /> I keep telling myself to have grace. He&#039;s going through a dark time. He&#039;ll come out of it.<br /> At least, I hope he will. Truth is, I was never a huge fan of his in the first place. I found ways to tolerate him for Sienna&#039;s sake, because there&#039;s nothing I wouldn&#039;t have done for my sister.<br /> Without her, though... it&#039;s harder.<br /> I shake my head. It&#039;s not good to let myself dwell on these ruts. Nothing good will come of wondering why this is the hand I&#039;ve been dealt. I just have to do the work. Silently and unthanked, sure. But the world isn&#039;t built to be kind to people like me.<br /> So I drop my purse, roll up my sleeves, and do what I can to make it kind to people like Josh, Caroline, and Reagan.<br /> spirits bottles go in the trash. Clothes go in the dryer. Dishes get scrubbed and toweled and put back in the cabinets, and little by little, the mess dwindles. In the corner, the clock hand ticks past 1:00 AM. I need to be back at Bane by quarter to six. With crosstown traffic, that means I&#039;m looking at three hours of sleep max before I have to be up and running again.<br /> By the time I finish, 1:00 AM has become 2:30. I zombie-walk my way down the hall. My room beckons, but before I can succumb to sleep, I have to check on the littles.<br /> The girls&#039; room is the first one on the right. I open the door and peek in.<br /> Caroline is asleep on the top bunk. Her hand is dangling down, so I tiptoe across the thrifted pink shag rug and tuck it back up on the mattress so the monsters won&#039;t get it. I pause and listen, but her breathing is practically imperceptible when she&#039;s K.O.&#039;d. The first night I had her under my roof, I was terrified that she&#039;d died in my care.<br /> When I&#039;m satisfied she&#039;s comfortable, I crouch down to peer at Reagan. Her hair has fallen over her eyes. I smooth it away. Unlike Caroline, she&#039;s a snorer. She&#039;s got a real honk-shoo-honk-shoo-mimimi pattern to her sleep breathing, like one of Snow White&#039;s dwarves. My little angel. Those cherry apple cheeks are so pinchable. Just like Sienna&#039;s.<br /> I wonder if Rae even remembers her mom. She was so young when we lost her.<br /> I retreat back out into the hall and pull the door shut silently behind me. Then I step down and slowly push open Josh&#039;s.<br /> I frown. His bed is empty, the sheets smoothed over and tucked in neatly at the edges. He does that himself every morning without fail, though no one has ever actually asked him to, as far as I&#039;m aware. But if he&#039;s not in bed, where is...?<br /> Ah. I glance over to see him with his face pressed against the desk. He&#039;s out cold, his hands still fiddling with something in his lap. I&#039;m confused about what it is until I walk over and pull the bundle out from under him.<br /> When I do, my heart breaks.<br /> It&#039;s his basketball shoes. They were in rough shape when we got them from the thrift store, but now, they&#039;re straight-up ruined. There are gaping holes on either sole, with wads of paper towels and duct tape fashioned into some kind of stopgap. He must&#039;ve been trying to fix the damage when he fell asleep.<br /> A tear leaks down my cheek. Since he came to me, he&#039;s never done one single, solitary thing for himself. Everything he does is for his sisters. He makes Reagan eat her vegetables and he helps Caroline paint her nails. He does his chores and theirs. He checks their homework. He&#039;s eight years old and he&#039;s the last thing holding this broken family together.<br /> So when he shyly admitted to me that he wanted to play basketball this year, I wanted so badly to make that happen for him.<br /> But the money just couldn&#039;t work.<br /> Ruslan pays me well, but New York City is expensive and New York City with three growing children (plus one adult-sized baby drinking all the spirits) is even more expensive than that. Money just seems to disappear, leaking out through a million different holes. Clothes for school, utilities, rent, and this and that and the other.<br /> Here one second. Gone the next.<br /> Josh knows that. I don&#039;t even have to ask to guess that&#039;s why he was trying to fix his shoes himself instead of asking me to buy him a new pair.<br /> I sink to the floor with my back against the wall and burst into tears. I do it silently because I don&#039;t want to wake him, but the sobs come from somewhere deep, deep down.<br /> I hate how ashamed I am of these tears. Why should I be? If anyone has a reason to cry, it&#039;s me. My boss is an arrogant prick and my sister is dead and her husband is more of a burden than a help and I have three innocent kids I&#039;m doing my best to raise right but I can&#039;t seem to catch a break and I need sleep and food and more coffee and a vacation and a fresh start and—the list just goes on. One reason for each of my thousand tears.<br /> It&#039;s only when they start to dry up that I force myself to think optimistically. What would Sienna say? I wonder.She can&#039;t answer, of course, but I have some guesses.<br /> Things will get better. They have to.<br /> They sure ccan&#039;t get any worse.<br /> EMMA<br /> &quot;Auntie Em! Auntie Em, wake up.&quot;<br /> I come to with a start. The sun is slanting in through the blinds and I have absolutely no freaking idea what planet I&#039;m on. I feel a sharp line of pain on my cheek. It takes me a long moment to realize that it&#039;s because I have a shoelace plastered to my skin. I peel it off with a wince and look up to see Josh standing over me.<br /> &quot;Auntie Em, it&#039;s 7:45. We&#039;re late for school.&quot;<br /> I leap to my feet—and promptly fall right back, because my legs are completely numb from sleeping in such a weird fetal position, curled up at the foot of Josh&#039;s desk like a dead cockroach.<br /> The next fifteen minutes are a blur. I get the girls up and dressed in the least coordinated outfits in the history of parenting. I hurl random food into their lunchboxes with no regard for nutritional value. And then we&#039;re all sprinting out the door.<br /> Ben, needless to say, doesn&#039;t so much as lift a finger to help.<br /> I get the evil eye from the receptionist at the kids&#039; school when I drop them off well into first period, but she can shove her judgment up her hip. I just pop a peck on each of their foreheads and then turn to haul to Bane.<br /> I get another evil eye from the lobby receptionist there, too, but I don&#039;t quite realize why until I&#039;m in the elevator up to the thirtieth floor and I catch sight of my reflection in the polished bronze.<br /> I look like an absolute bad show. My hair is a rat&#039;s nest on my head and my blouse is on backwards. The fashionable one-shoulder cutout is framing my frayed bra strap instead of a tasteful slice of arm.<br /> Wet street dogs are more put-together than I am.<br /> It&#039;s way too late to go back now, though. I can already imagine Ruslan&#039;s eyebrow. It&#039;s probably halfway up his scalp by now. His voice is going to be absolutely frigid when he hears me come stumbling in. Something like:<br /> &quot;You have got to be kidding me.&quot;<br /> Wait. That wasn&#039;t my imagination. That was actually his voice.<br /> I open my eyes and turn around to realize that the elevator doors have opened—and who should be standing there but my beloved, benevolent boss?<br /> Sure enough, his eyebrow is locked and loaded and that cruelly sharp jaw of his clenched so tight that I wonder idly if he has a good dentist on speed dial.<br /> I open my mouth to defend myself, but what is there even to say? &quot;I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I blurt. &quot;I fell asleep after—It was a long night and—I&#039;m sorry. I&#039;m so, so sorry.&quot;<br /> He doesn&#039;t so much as blink. &quot;I expect you to dress appropriately for your job, Ms. Carson,&quot; he growls. &quot;Not do the walk of shame through my building.&quot;<br /> I frown. &quot;The walk of—? Hold on. No, that&#039;s not what this is. I didn&#039;t—&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re wearing yesterday&#039;s skirt and flaunting your undergarments like you think you can seduce your way out of being—&quot; He checks his watch. &quot;—two and a half hours late. I&#039;m not sure if you think I&#039;m stupid or easy. I&#039;m also not sure which of those two would offend me more.&quot;<br /> One word snags my attention. &quot;Seduce?&quot; I parrot stupidly.<br /> Out of nowhere, thoughts of what it would look like to seduce Ruslan Oryolov come prancing through my head.<br /> Wrapping his tie around my fist and bringing that smirking snarl down to my lips for a taste.<br /> Lying back on his desk, pencil skirt hiked above my hips, while he shoves my panties to the side and devours me like his last meal.<br /> On my knees on his office carpet as he stands over me and—<br /> &quot;Ms. Carson, I&#039;m not interested in your explanations. Go do your job. Before I find someone else to do it for you.&quot;<br /> With that, he brushes past me and gets on the elevator. I turn and look dumbly at him as the doors close on his face. The last thing I see is the arrogant slant of his mouth.<br /> Then that, too, disappears.<br /> My cheeks are burning red for the rest of the day. Luckily, I have an extra cardigan at my desk, so I&#039;m able to cover up the worst of my wardrobe malfunction.<br /> But my phone keeps pinging all day long with messages from Ruslan. Do this. Send that. Fax this. Email that. He&#039;s as unbearable as ever. Everything from the expiration date on his coffee creamer to the status of the conference room chairs he&#039;s so anal about merits yet another scathing comment from him. And after yesterday&#039;s nightmare, I&#039;m running on fumes.<br /> My only saving grace is that he has a gala tonight, so he&#039;s scheduled to leave the office at 5:00 P.M. sharp. I&#039;m counting down the last ten seconds until the clock strikes five like I&#039;m a Times Square partier on New Year&#039;s Eve.<br /> &quot;Seven... Six... Five... Four... Three... Two... One...&quot;<br /> Ping. Another text. I moan and look down to see the devil&#039;s name pop up on my phone.<br /> RUSLAN: My office. Now.<br /> Goddammit. I was so close.<br /> Sighing, I get up and slink inside.<br /> &quot;Shut the door,&quot; he orders. It&#039;s dark in here. The curtains are sealed tight and the temperature is Arctic. He&#039;s a mass of shadows behind his desk, huge and fragrant. The only thing I can see is the sharp light of his amber eyes.<br /> &quot;Sit.&quot; A shadowy hand points at the chair across from his desk.<br /> I perch at the edge of the seat in question. My nerves are buzzing and frayed. I&#039;m so, so tired. But I can&#039;t show him that. Matter of fact, I refuse to show him that.<br /> I won&#039;t give the smug prick the satisfaction of thinking he&#039;s outlasted me.<br /> &quot;I asked you yesterday if I had your full attention,&quot; he begins. &quot;I&#039;m not so sure I do. So let me say this: if your priorities lie anywhere other than this company, then I will find a new assistant. I&#039;m not a nice man, Ms. Carson. So believe me when I tell you that this is not the kind of place where you get three strikes before something bad happens. You mess up once—you&#039;re gone. Am I making myself clear?&quot;<br /> I swallow. &quot;Yes, sir.&quot;<br /> He nods. &quot;Good. Be here on time tomorrow. Dress like you intend to keep your job. Now, if you&#039;ll excuse me... there&#039;s the door.&quot;<br /> He looks down at his phone and poof, it&#039;s like I don&#039;t exist anymore.<br /> But I. Am. Pissed.<br /> He doesn&#039;t know what I&#039;m going through. 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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Cha112		48	https://facebook.com/61554217282088	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. In the evening I went to the mall and bought some beautiful blouses and shirts, all in strong colors and prints.<br /> Jennifer called me twice during the day and said that Stephan had spent the day at my parents&#039; house, the wretch stayed there making drama, and to make matters worse, Dad and Mom are on his side, in other words, as well as betraying me and doing everything he&#039;s done, the prick still has the nerve to play the victim and turn my family against me.<br /> My hatred for Stephan is only growing and I don&#039;t even know how I&#039;m going to react when I come face to face with him.		MeNo001		85	https://facebook.com/61554251835273	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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There was a man named Dalton. He locked me up in his mansion, chaining my arms and legs.<br /> “I am your mate. I can do whatever I want to you.”<br /> And he did exactly that. He came in once a while to mate with me barbarically.<br /> <br /> “It stinks here,” He looked down on me with a sneer.<br /> Of course it does. He’s locked me up with no fresh air or running water, does he really expect it to smell like roses?<br /> He stormed out, and later, I felt the pain again.<br /> “Oh, Dalton…Yes!!!” Voices echoed from the room next to mine.<br /> “Gosh, Claudia…” his husky voice followed, “you are so tasty, you slvtty girl.”<br /> Whenever he and his mistress were intimate, his betrayal scorched my body.<br /> <br /> I could tell he was telling the truth: He was indeed my mate.<br /> But why on earth would he torture me like this?<br /> -----<br /> ~~Bree’s PoV~~<br /> Pain shoots through me as I lay in my narrow bed, locked inside the windowless room that has been my home for the last three years. The torment starts as a cramping, aching feeling in my lower abdomen before bursting outward, traveling through every nerve of my body to the tips of my fingers and toes, leaving a trail of burning agony behind it, as though I were on fire from within.<br /> I’m so used to it by now that there’s no surprise when it comes. With no other option, I curl into a ball and wait for it to end. At least it’s usually quick. That’s the one small blessing I have.<br /> It bewildered me the first time it happened. I thought I was dying, until I learned the truth: the pain is caused by my mate and his mistress. Whenever they’re intimate, his betrayal of our bond scorches my body. He knows it, and he doesn’t care.<br /> That is the double-edged sword of the mate bond. For most werewolves, the day they find their mate is the happiest day of their lives. Mates are chosen for us by the moon goddess, destined to be our perfect match. Who wouldn’t want that? <br /> For me, however, it didn’t go anything like that.<br /> At last, the torture stops and my whimpers slowly die off. I stopped screaming out in pain a long time ago. No one hears me, or if they do, they ignore the sound, just like they ignore every other sign of my mistreatment. Everyone is blind to it, through deception or through choice, and I know by now that no one will help me. I am completely on my own.<br /> It is almost unbelievable how one night changed my life so thoroughly. Although it was three years ago, if I close my eyes, I am right back there on the night this all began. <br /> **************<br /> The summer’s evening is warm, with a hint of a breeze that plays with the loose curls of my hair as I step out of the car, making them dance across my bare shoulders. My dress is tight, so tight I can hardly breathe, but when I mentioned it to my mother earlier, she simply tightened her lips.<br /> <br /> “Fashion is worth the pain, Brianna.”<br /> It’s not the first time she’s told me that. Nothing is more important than outward appearances; that is the one lesson she was always determined that I learn.<br /> My two older sisters are here as well, with their mates, shining their dazzling smiles over the crowd that greets us. A few of the more curious onlookers glance my way too, wondering who I am, maybe, but when I try to smile and walk in my five-inch heels at the same time, I almost trip, so I drop the smile and focus on making it up the steps of the palace in one piece instead. <br /> We have come to the palace tonight to celebrate the mating of Prince Carter and his new princess. The couple themselves are not here, they left on their honeymoon shortly after the private celebration attended by close friends and family, but the prince left instructions for the festivities to continue over the next three nights, to ensure everyone has a chance to take part. Tonight, it is the turn of the empire’s noble families, including mine, and there are many important foreign delegations in attendance as well. That’s why the press is here, their cameras clicking as we make our way inside. Tomorrow, all the papers will run their stories of who was seen with whom and all the fashion highs and lows. My mother is desperate for our family to be mentioned, which is why I have had to spend the entire day being primped and prepped, until the woman staring back in the mirror hardly resembles me at all.<br /> My red hair, usually pulled back in a ponytail or messy bun, has been left down tonight, curled and doused in hairspray to hold its shape. My makeup is heavier than usual, my dress tighter and my heels higher, and I don’t know exactly what people see when they look at me, but I’m pretty sure it’s not me. It’s only the illusion my mother wanted to create.<br /> I haven’t been inside the palace before, and my eyes widen in wonder as we step inside the ballroom. Glittering chandeliers hang overhead, the lights reflecting off the white walls and the mirrors set up strategically along the walls. The wooden floor is smooth and polished beneath my heels and the air is filled with the chatter of hundreds of guests and music from a string quartet that I cannot see. Waiters in crisp white shirts circulate, holding trays of champagne and hors d&#039;oeuvres. My stomach growls at the scent of garlic and butter, but I know I can’t eat anything tonight. My dress is tight enough as it is, and my mother warned me that it’s not ladylike to eat in front of others. As if women never eat at all. <br /> I’m so distracted by the glittering dresses and jewels of the assembled crowd that I almost walk straight into a statue that’s standing in my path. At the very last moment, I see it and try to stop, but my shoes slip on the waxy floor, and for a terrible moment, I’m certain I’m going to fall. <br /> My mother will kill me, is all I can think as I lose my balance. <br /> I don’t fall, though. A second later, a strong arm circles my back, keeping me upright. <br /> “Careful,” a deep voice murmurs in my ear. “Better you than the antique statue, but I’d prefer if neither of you fell over on my watch.”<br /> Heat flushes my face as I regain my equilibrium and quickly disentangle myself from this stranger. “Thank you,” I breathe as I turn to face him, and for a moment, it actually feels like my heart skips a beat. At least, I think it does. Maybe it’s just the dress cutting off my circulation.<br /> Warm, brown eyes smile down at me. They’re the only part of his face that’s soft; everything else is hard and angled, his hair cut short, his jawline firm. He is not like the kind of men I’m encouraged to socialize with, but he’s very handsome, I can’t help thinking, my face turning even redder at the thought. <br /> “I’m Bree,” I introduce myself, even though my mother would have a fit if she heard me offer my name before a man asked for it. “Well, Brianna, really, but everyone calls me Bree.”<br /> I hold out my hand to shake his, and he hesitates for just a moment before reaching out as well. Cold metal slides against my fingers, and I realize in surprise that it is a robotic hand, some kind of prosthetic. I hadn’t noticed when he was holding me earlier. <br /> “Drew,” he introduces himself, and though he still looks friendly, there is a wariness in his eyes too, as if he’s not quite sure how I will respond. My surprise quickly vanishes though, and I shake his hand firmly. <br /> “Thank you for catching me, Drew. If I fell down in this dress, I don’t think I could get back up again.”<br /> An amused smile flashes across his face. “It was my pleasure, Bree.”<br /> The way he says my name sends tingles down my spine, but before I can say anything else, my mother is back at my side. “Stop wasting time, Brianna,” she admonishes, her tone making it perfectly clear that she doesn’t see Drew as someone worth talking to. She doesn’t even glance at him as she pulls me away, and all I can do is throw an apologetic look over my shoulder as I’m dragged further into the room. <br /> Although the guest list is impressive, this party is no different from any of the others I have attended before, the same pompous people trying to impress and outdo each other, and my eyes glaze over in boredom as the men around me talk business. Occasionally, I catch a glimpse of Drew moving around the room. He’s wearing a suit but not a tux, making it clear he’s not one of the guests. He must be working; he said something when he caught me about not letting me fall over ‘on his watch’. <br /> He never comes over to where I am, but I’m not surprised. That whole encounter probably made a much bigger impression on me than it did on him. <br /> Eventually, I manage to slip away onto the ballroom balcony, which has a beautiful view over the lake and the woods beyond the palace. The fresh air feels cleansing after the stifled conversation inside and I take a deep breath, letting it fill my lungs. The silvery moon is reflected in the still waters of the lake as stars twinkle overhead. The balcony runs the full length of the ballroom and there are couples dotted along its length, enjoying the scenery together. It would certainly be romantic, if I had someone to share it with. <br /> A moment later, two more people come out of the ballroom, standing a few feet away from me. I don’t pay any attention until I hear a familiar voice. <br /> “What’s your name?” It’s Drew’s voice and I glance over in surprise. He is standing with a beautiful blonde woman, his attention fixed fully on her. He hasn’t seen me at all. <br /> “Katherine,” she answers, her arms wrapped around her stomach, her whole posture defensive. I recognize her from other society events, but I don’t know her personally. She’s never considered me worthy of speaking to. “And you are? Your full name, I mean.”<br /> “Andrew Carver. Drew, for short.”<br /> He doesn’t look like an Andrew to me. Drew suits him better. <br /> I’m not trying to eavesdrop, but it’s hard not to overhear, especially the words that Katherine speaks next, firm and controlled. <br /> “In that case, I, Katherine Palmer, reject you, Andrew Carver, as my mate.”<br /> I gasp out loud before I can stop myself, looking over at them in disbelief. Drew staggers back, shock and pain splashed across his face as Katherine turns away. She catches sight of me, her eyes narrowing in contempt as she recognizes me. “If you say a word of this to anyone, Brianna, your whole family is finished.”<br /> With that, she turns away fully and goes back into the ballroom, pasting a smile back on her face as if nothing at all just happened. <br /> Drew obviously knows I’m here now, there’s no way to hide it, and I try to give him a sympathetic smile, though I can’t imagine what he’s feeling right now. Not knowing what else to say, I try to lighten the mood. “I’m so sorry, but honestly, you dodged a bullet there. I wouldn’t want to be mated to her.”<br /> It doesn’t work. He doesn’t laugh, and there’s only bitterness in his eyes. “I don’t need your pity,” he says stiffly before walking back into the party himself. <br /> Sadness and disappointment fill me from head to toe. I hate that he’s hurting. I hate that anyone ever has to get rejected. If it happened to me, I honestly don’t know what I’d do. I wish I could have found the right words for Drew, but maybe in that situation, there are no right words. <br /> Just as I’m about to go back inside myself, a new scent drifts over to me, flooding my senses in a way that’s almost overwhelming. It’s the smell of leather and horses, my favorite smell in the whole world, and it takes me a minute to realize that it’s coming from a man, one who’s staring at me with a mix of annoyance and curiosity. <br /> His face is as chiseled and handsome as Drew’s, but with none of the kindness in his eyes.<br /> “Well, well, well,” he says, taking a step closer to me, like a hunter stalking his prey. “What do we have here?”<br /> ~~Bree’s PoV~~ <br /> Mate? my wolf whimpers in my head as the unknown man steps closer to us. I always thought wolves were meant to be excited when they find their mates, but Topaz doesn’t sound excited at all. She sounds… scared.<br /> “Hello,” I say out loud, hoping he doesn’t notice the way my voice trembles. Topaz’s uneasiness seems to have seeped into me as well, leaving me feeling completely off-balance. Or maybe it’s the rejection I just witnessed between Drew and Katherine. What are the odds he and I would both find our mates within seconds of each other? <br /> On the other hand, why shouldn’t we? It’s not like Drew and I are anything more than passing acquaintances. <br /> “I’m Brianna,” I carry on when the man still doesn’t say anything, still staring at me with his intense, dark eyes. “Brianna Berkeley. I live here. Well, not right here, not in the palace, but here, in the city. Wh-who are you?”<br /> At last, his face relaxes and clears, and I realize that his wolf must have been in control before. His eyes are brighter now, his face a little less hard, and I breathe a secret sigh of relief. He doesn’t look quite so scary anymore, and without the hard look, he is even more handsome. <br /> “My name is Dalton Bancroft.” His accent is slightly unusual, and the name is very obviously upper-class. My mother will like the name, though I don’t recognize it from the times she made me study the list of most eligible young men in the empire. Of course, the prince was at the top of that list, but he’s off the market now. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Brianna.” <br /> His manners are impeccable as he takes my hand and kisses the back of it, and though I’m still a little thrown by his odd behavior before, I am growing a little more comfortable now. He is slightly older than me, probably in his late twenties while I am just 21. He and Drew are around the same age, I figure, as if that matters.<br /> “It’s a pleasure to meet you too,” I assure him, following my own etiquette training. “Do you live here in the city as well?”<br /> I am expecting the answer to be no, and it is. “I am here with the delegation of Prince Henrik, to give our congratulations to the happy couple. I did not expect to find my own mate here.”<br /> From his tone, I’m not sure if he thinks it’s a good thing or not, but he hasn’t rejected me, at least. I gave him my full name, so if he wanted to, he could have done it already. <br /> I am also frantically searching my memory for what I know about Prince Henrik. The empire I live in is vast, but it is, of course, not the only one in the world. The territory Henrik rules is far to the south, thousands of miles away. It must truly be fate that brought Dalton and I together tonight, when it would have been very easy for us to go our whole lives without meeting. <br /> “I wasn’t expecting it either,” I tell him honestly. “But I’m very pleased to meet you.”<br /> His eyes flash dark again as his wolf comes to the surface, and the predatory look in them sends a chill through me. A moment later, he blinks, and it is Dalton in control again. “I must introduce you to the prince, then.”<br /> This is hardly the romantic meeting I had hoped for, but he is polite and handsome and well-mannered. What was I expecting?<br /> The memory of Drew’s arm around me and his voice in my ear flashes across my mind, but I push it away. That isn’t at all helpful. <br /> Dalton offers his arm and I take it, little sparks tingling up my arm and through my body as we make contact. Topaz whimpers again in my head. <br /> What’s wrong? I ask her, keeping a pleasant smile on my face as we make our way back into the ballroom and through the crowd of people. <br /> It feels… cold, she tells me nervously. Dark. Dangerous.<br /> I feel it too, but I try to convince myself it’s nothing. In the bright ballroom, surrounded by people, what can the danger be? <br /> Dalton leads me to a group of men - only men - who are standing together and talking, each with a drink in their hand. “Your Highness,” he says, bowing to one of the men who turns to look at us both, and I immediately bow my head too, as I’ve been taught. “May I present Miss Brianna Berkeley, my mate.”<br /> Hearing him say it out loud makes the whole thing feel a little more real and I can’t stop myself from glancing up to see the prince’s reaction. He must be around the same age as Dalton too, though he looks younger and softer. His face is wide, with a large nose, and though I would not call him handsome, he’s not unpleasant-looking either. His expression remains neutral upon Dalton’s announcement, but I can’t help noticing the looks the other men throw at each other or the way their mouths curl in amusement. <br /> Why is Dalton finding his mate funny? The uneasy feeling that’s been lurking in my mind grows even stronger. <br /> “Congratulations to you both,” the prince replies, his accent thicker than Dalton’s. “Go and meet the girl’s family, and then we should depart.”<br /> Depart? Does he mean the party or the empire? It is just now sinking in that I will have to go with him to live in a place where I know no one. <br /> Dalton bows his head again and we step away while he instructs me to take him to my parents. As I make the introductions, I am starting to feel that I am on a runaway train, heading downhill with no way to stop it. <br /> My mother is delighted by Dalton’s pedigree and manners, and even my father, who is usually so buried in his business he does not even notice me, looks pleased. When Dalton says he would like me to leave with him tonight, to return to his kingdom, neither of them bats an eye. <br /> “There is something I need to do first,” he tells me, kissing my hand again as he lets my arm go. “Say any goodbyes you need to and I’ll be back within the hour.”<br /> Panic starts to settle in my chest as I realize this is really happening. I don’t know anything about this man and everyone expects me to drop my entire life and go with him because of the mate bond. What if we don’t even like each other? <br /> What if he is dangerous?<br /> “Mom?” With no one else to turn to, I try to appeal to my mother. “Do I have to go right now?”<br /> Her nose wrinkles as if the question is distasteful. “Why wouldn’t you?”<br /> “Because I don’t know anything about him?” It feels like a reasonable objection to me.<br /> “I knew nothing about your father when we met,” she points out, as if they are a shining example of the kind of relationship I should aspire to. She spends her days fussing over us while he works. They have nothing in common but their bed and their children. “I knew he came from a good family and had a good job. If you are worried about mating, don’t be; your wolf will take care of it.”<br /> Topaz whines in my head again, making it clear she wants no part in this. <br /> My father, meanwhile, has pulled out his phone to research Dalton’s family. “They are a noble family who work closely with the king,” he says in approval. “The men are all well-respected.”<br /> “What about the women?” I can’t help asking. <br /> He frowns as he scrolls further down. “It doesn’t say anything about them, but I don’t think that’s unusual down there. Their society is more traditional.”<br /> What does that mean? <br /> I don’t get a chance to find out. My mother drags me around to her friends to share the news of my new mate, and almost before I know it, Dalton has returned and it is time for me to go. “You can ship Brianna’s belongings to my villa,” he tells my parents. “I will make the necessary arrangements. In the meantime, I can provide her with anything she needs.”<br /> My parents beam at the consideration he is showing, though no one has asked me if I want him to buy me things. <br /> No one has asked me what I want at all. <br /> My whole body feels numb as Dalton takes my arm again and heads towards the main palace doors. Security guards stand next to the exit, and it is only as we reach the door that I realize one of them is Drew. <br /> For a brief, crazy moment, I think of asking him for help. For reasons I can’t explain, I feel like he would understand what is happening and the way I feel, but as we draw level to him and he looks at my arm in Dalton’s, he simply gives me a curt nod. “Have a good evening.”<br /> Those are the last words I hear from anyone in the empire. There is a car waiting for us at the bottom of the steps that takes us to an airfield and a private plane, and on to Dalton’s home. <br /> ***********<br /> That was three years ago now, and I am determined that this will be the last night I ever spend in this cold, dark room. <br /> Tomorrow, we are hosting a celebration, a special party in honor of King Carter, who is visiting the kingdom for the first time since taking control of the empire, and I will use the distraction it creates to slip away. <br /> Maybe I will fail. Maybe I will die trying, but at this point, that would be better than living without hope any longer. <br /> There is nothing here for me, so my only chance of living at all is to run.<br /> <br /> ~~Drew’s PoV~~<br /> “You have to get over this irrational fear of flying.” <br /> Carter’s voice makes me jump, and when I turn to glare at him, he laughs good-naturedly at my unease. I had been concentrating so hard on the view out the window, and on gripping onto the armrest with my good hand so tightly that it was starting to go numb, I missed him sitting down next to me. <br /> “It’s not irrational,” I point out once again. We already had this argument when he asked me to accompany him on this trip in the first place. If it was anyone other than my king and friend asking, I would have refused. Being on a plane was one of my least favorite things in the world. “It’s only irrational to be afraid of something that can’t hurt you. If the plane crashes, we die, and being afraid of that is completely rational.”<br /> “You face death all the time,” he points out, looking frustratingly cavalier as the plane dips lower in the sky, feeling like it might stall at any second. We’re on our descent now but I won’t relax until my feet are back on solid ground. “First in the forces and now in my security team, your chances of dying on any given day are much higher than they are on a plane, statistically speaking.”<br /> “At least in those scenarios, I can fight back,” I grumble, my gaze returning to the view outside. “In a fight between me and the ground, I don’t like my chances.”<br /> He laughs again, slapping me on the shoulder as if I’m joking, which I most definitely am not. “It’ll get easier the more you do it. Maybe I should start bringing you on all my diplomatic visits now.”<br /> “Don’t even think about it,” I mutter, making him laugh again. <br /> “It’ll be worth it when we get there,” he promises. “And who knows? Maybe your mate’s waiting down there.”<br /> Though he gives me another smile, this one is tinged with concern. He feels bad that I’m still mateless when everyone else our age has mates and families. He even tried to get me to sign up to the same Mate-Match dating app where he met his queen, Quinn. His third child, after Quinn’s daughter, Rosie, and their son, Kian, is on the way in just a couple of weeks. <br /> I’m the only one in the king’s inner circle who’s still single, but what he doesn’t know, what none of them know, is that I already found my mate three years ago. <br /> I found her and she rejected me at first sight.<br /> The memory temporarily distracts me from the specter of imminent death outside the plane window as my mind returns to the palace ballroom on that moonlit night. The evening began normally enough. I had joined Carter’s personal security team once he took over from his father, and usually, I provided personal security to him or, less frequently, to Quinn and Rosie. However, with Carter and Quinn gone on their honeymoon and the palace expecting an influx of guests for the mating ceremony celebrations, I volunteered to work the party that night. <br /> The usual upper-class snobs shuffled in, most of them ignoring me as if I was completely invisible and a few of the less cultured staring openly at my prosthetic hand. That was nothing I wasn’t used to so I let it slide right off me, taking none of it personally. I moved through the party like a ghost, making eye contact with no one, until I saw the beautiful red-haired woman nearly knock over one of Queen Margot’s favorite statues. <br /> Luckily, I was close enough that when she slipped trying to avoid the collision, I was able to catch her. She was light in my arms and smelled of honey, I couldn’t help noticing as I placed her back on her feet. <br /> I wasn’t even expecting an acknowledgement, based on how most of the people in the room were treating me, but to my surprise, she spoke to me, smiled, and even shook my hand. My bionic hand, at that, and it didn’t seem to bother her. She even told me to call her Bree. She was an unexpected breath of fresh air, and when her mother arrived to pull her away, giving me the look I was far more accustomed to, it felt like the sun had turned its back on me, plunging the room back into darkness. <br /> Those were rather fanciful thoughts for a practical soldier like me, and I shook my head at myself as I returned to my rounds, ensuring everything was secure. A delegation from one of the southern kingdoms caught my eye as they stayed huddled close together, speaking amongst themselves without interacting with anyone else. Their behavior struck me as odd, and I tried not to stray too far from them, just in case something was up. My wolf, Archer, felt strange around them too, though he couldn’t say why.<br /> My intention was to stick close to them without drawing too much attention to myself, but the night provided another unexpected turn as the scent of pine trees hit me, strong and insistent. <br /> It used to be my favorite smell before the night I lost my arm and legs. Now, it only reminded me of that terrible journey home after my limbs were cut off, teetering between life and death as Prince Carter carried me to safety. I had barely been aware of anything that night but pain and darkness, but the scent sunk into my subconscious anyway. I associated it only with fear and hopelessness.<br /> It took me a moment to realize that the scent was coming from a woman, a beautiful blonde woman who was staring at me in disbelief. <br /> Mate! Archer yelped inside my head, and my stomach flipped in surprise. Was he serious? After all this time, I couldn’t believe I finally found her. The wait had been so long, I had started to give up hope. The smell would take some getting used to, I had to admit, but if this was meant to be, then I would learn to live with it. Her eyes weren’t quite as kind as Bree’s, the pretty redhead I had spoken to earlier, but perhaps she was just as surprised by my sudden arrival as I was by hers. <br /> “Hello,” I said awkwardly, trying to make as good an impression as I could as I straightened the sleeves on my suit jacket. The movement brought her eyes down to my hands, and as she saw my prosthetic hand, her eyes widened.<br /> That was okay, I told myself. Anyone would be surprised. She would get used to it, just as I would grow accustomed to her scent. <br /> “I’m…” I started to introduce myself, but she quickly cut me off.<br /> “Not here. The balcony.”<br /> She was right, it would be easier to speak out there, away from the chatter of the crowd and the press of people around us, so I followed behind her at a respectful distance. There were a few other people on the balcony but I didn’t pay them any attention, focused as I was on my mate.<br /> I thought she wanted to talk to get to know me, but that wasn’t what she had in mind at all. All she asked was my name, and that was only so she could reject me. She didn’t know a thing about me other than my position and my physical attributes, and that was enough for her to turn up her nose at the goddess’ gift. <br /> Would she have accepted me prior to my accident? Perhaps she would have, and then perhaps I wouldn’t have known until it was too late just how shallow she was. At least she showed her face early enough that no bond was formed.<br /> Although it pained me at the time, in the end, once I had time to reflect on it, I didn’t regret that she had rejected me. We clearly weren’t well matched after all, at least not by the time that we found each other.<br /> My only regret from that night was the way I had spoken to Bree, who happened to be there on the balcony right next to us while my mate was rejecting me. In her eyes was compassion and kindness, but in the heat of the moment, my embarrassment overruled everything else. She tried to offer her sympathy and I threw it back at her, unfairly. <br /> When I’d had a few minutes to cool down, I went in search of her to apologize, but she was in conversation with what looked like her parents and one of the men from the southern kingdom’s delegation. I didn’t have a good enough excuse to interrupt them, and duty called me away anyway. By the time I saw her again, she was leaving the party on the arm of the same man. <br /> It drove home just how ridiculous I was being, thinking that my apology would mean anything to her. She was from a different world than I was, and so I simply wished her a good evening. The other men from the southern kingdom all departed almost immediately afterwards, and while I still thought their behavior was odd, at least they hadn’t caused any problems at the party. <br /> As for Bree, I never saw her again, and as time passed, I regretted my behavior that night more than ever. She had told me her surname, but I couldn&#039;t remember it; I&#039;d been distracted by her smile. I did, however, have access to the empire’s security systems, so I searched all the current employment and education records for any Brianna I could find. None of them were her. It was like she vanished off the face of the earth, or at least from the empire. <br /> There were other men on Carter’s team who probably could have searched historical records for me, knowing more about the computer systems than I did, but then I would have to explain what I needed the information for when I barely knew the answer to that myself. What did I intend to do if I found her? Since I had no idea, eventually, I had to let it go.<br /> At last, the wheels touch down, bringing my thoughts back to the present. Stretching out my hand, I let go of the armrest as Carter claps me on the shoulder once more. “See, nothing to worry about. Now you can relax and enjoy the reception they’re hosting for us tonight.”<br /> “You can relax,” I correct him. “I’m here to keep an eye out for trouble.”<br /> “And an eye out for your mate,” he reminds me, getting to his feet as the plane comes to a stop. “There should be a lot of people at this party. You never know, Drew.”<br /> I say nothing, letting him keep his fantasy if it makes him feel better, even though I know the truth. <br /> There is absolutely no chance my mate is going to be at that party tonight.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> <br /> ~~Bree’s PoV~~<br /> <br /> The lock outside my door slides open, the sound of the metal grinding on metal so sharp that I wince. Although there’s no light and no clock in my room, I can guess it must be afternoon now since I’ve already been given breakfast and lunch. One thing I can’t complain about is that I have always been fed well. Dalton wants me healthy, if nothing else, though I honestly don’t know why. He doesn’t seem to care about me in any other way. <br /> <br /> And if it’s afternoon now, I can guess who is at the door. <br /> <br /> I’m soon proven right as Dalton steps into the small space of my room, looking down on me with a sneer. “It stinks in here.”<br /> <br /> Of course it does. He’s locked me up with no fresh air and no running water, does he really expect it to smell like roses?<br /> <br /> To be fair, it is not Dalton himself who is speaking or commanding the body in front of me. I call him Dalton, since it is his form, but I haven’t spoken to the actual Dalton since the night we met, three years ago. Ever since we returned to his home, every time I have seen my mate, his wolf has been in control, the same wolf that my own wolf, Topaz, was so afraid of on that night we met. Now, I know that her instinct was completely correct. We should have paid more attention to that feeling and trusted our gut. Instead, we walked unwittingly straight into the jaws of the beast. <br /> <br /> The wolf’s name is Nyko, not that he has ever told us that himself. I have overheard others whispering about him in hushed tones which is the only reason I know his name at all. Nyko speaks to us as little as possible, preferring to pretend that we don’t exist unless he needs something from us, which is why he’s here now. <br /> <br /> “The maids upstairs will help you get ready for tonight. There is a stylist to make you presentable. You will smile and nod and say nothing to anyone that might be construed as a complaint. Do I make myself clear?”<br /> <br /> I simply nod, not looking for a fight. I must pretend to be as docile and compliant as possible if I am to have any chance of getting away. <br /> <br /> When I first came here, I was allowed to attend these kinds of functions more often. As the prince’s foreign advisor, Dalton frequently entertains visiting dignitaries. I made the mistake of trying to speak to some of the people at those parties, to tell them about the conditions I was being kept in and to ask for help, and word quickly got back to Dalton. He apologized on my behalf, telling everyone I had been under a lot of strain. Comments were made suggesting I was mentally ill. Everyone believed him rather than me, and eventually, he stopped letting me attend at all, telling people I was too unwell to appear. <br /> <br /> Tonight, however, is a different story. Because the visiting party is from the empire where I grew up, from my ‘home’, the prince feels it’s important that I am seen, and Dalton has no choice. I have been warned repeatedly about the consequences if I disobey his orders, but I have no intention of asking for help this time. By now, I understand that no one is coming to rescue me. If I want to escape, I have to rescue myself. <br /> <br /> Dalton’s growl makes it clear he doesn’t entirely believe me, but since he has no choice, he lets me go and I follow the maids upstairs. Just the effort of climbing the stairs leaves me breathless, and my shoulders stoop as I try to keep up. In the guest room I’m taken to, the maids leave me alone long enough to have a shower. Although I’m on my own, I’m not naive enough anymore to think that there’s no one standing guard outside the door, and anything in the bathroom that I could use to harm myself has been removed. Dalton has taken all the necessary precautions, but I don’t worry about any of that as I remove my dirty clothes and turn on the shower.<br /> <br /> The warm water washes over me as I step beneath the stream, and I can’t help letting out a groan of appreciation. I never knew how good a shower could feel until I had to go weeks without one. Usually, the maids bring me a bucket of water once a week to wash my body and my hair. It doesn’t come close to the sensation of being enveloped in the warm, steamy rainfall that surrounds me now, and some of my tension washes away along with the grime from my skin. It feels like a new start, washing away all the misery of the last three years and watching it disappear down the drain. Not another night, I tell Topaz in my head as I take a deep, cleansing breath.<br /> <br /> Never again, she agrees. <br /> <br /> We’re getting out of here tonight or we’re going down trying, those are the only options.<br /> <br /> When I get out of the shower, I wrap myself in the robe left for me and go out into the guest room where there is a small army of people waiting to see to my appearance. The years of captivity have weakened me, as the march up the stairs proved, and my face looks sallow. The stylists do their best with their makeup to make me look healthier, and though it does help, I still don’t recognize the woman in the mirror. I wonder if anyone who knew me in the empire would recognize me either.<br /> <br /> None of the women speak to me as they go about their work; they’ve all been instructed not to, and I keep silent as well. There is no point in asking them for help, it will only upset Dalton. His spies are everywhere.<br /> <br /> The dress that has been chosen for me is silver-colored and beautiful, but it doesn’t fit me properly. The strapless bodice slips down since my breasts have shrunk too much to hold it up. After a lot of debate among the women responsible for dressing me, they pin it tighter around me, cutting off my air, and I’m reminded of the night all this began at another party with another too-tight dress. That night, Dalton took me away, and tonight, I will leave him behind. Perhaps it’s fitting that I’m once again short of breath.<br /> <br /> At last, they’re finished, and not a moment too soon. Nyko appears at the door, in Dalton’s form, and his nose wrinkles in disapproval as he looks me over. “I suppose you will have to do. Come along, the guests are beginning to arrive.”<br /> <br /> Without a backward glance, I follow him out of the room, and towards the rest of my life.<br /> Chapter 5<br /> <br /> ~~Drew’s PoV~~<br /> <br /> I wasn’t informed that the reception we’re attending tonight is outside of the prince’s castle, and I’m not happy about it. <br /> <br /> “I need to check the security before we go anywhere,” I tell Carter as he changes into his formal wear. He already met with the prince briefly but they will speak further at the party tonight, along with everyone else who wants to meet him.<br /> <br /> “The prince’s men are looking after the security,” Carter assures me. “Relax, Drew. We’re at peace, remember?”<br /> <br /> I do remember, but I also remember the odd way the delegation from this kingdom behaved at the party for the prince’s mating ceremony, which was the last time we had any direct contact with them. Even though I never found any evidence that anything unusual had taken place, something about the whole situation still strikes me as strange, as though things weren’t exactly what they seemed. That feeling lingers over me as I look out the window of the guest room at the castle where Carter is staying.<br /> <br /> “I’d like to go to the house ahead of time and have the prince’s men brief me on their preparations,” I insist, not willing to let this go. “Just because we’re at peace doesn’t mean some crackpot with a personal grievance can’t do a lot of damage. My job is to keep you safe, Your Majesty. This isn’t a vacation.”<br /> <br /> He waves his hand to dismiss me as he focuses on his bowtie. “Go ahead, then. We’ll wait until we hear from you to come over. But are you really wearing that?”<br /> <br /> I glance down at my usual black-on-black button-up shirt and dress pants. It helps me blend in, as much as I can with my bionic arm. My legs are less noticeable since you can’t see them beneath my pants and shoes; nobody would realize at first glance that they’re both artificial as well. “What’s wrong with it?”<br /> <br /> Carter raises his eyebrows at me before shaking his head. “Never mind. I’ll see you soon, Drew.”<br /> <br /> Leaving him on that note, I go to speak to the other members of the security team who have come with us. One agrees to come with me while the others stay with Carter until I send word that it’s safe for them at the party.<br /> <br /> The landscape here in the southern kingdom is very different from the empire, I notice as we drive over to the party location. There are no lush green forests or lakes or meadows. The ground is rocky, growing more mountainous in the distance, and apparently, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are relatively common. Low shrubs are the primary form of vegetation with the occasional dead tree forming a lonely silhouette against the darkening sky.<br /> <br /> Perhaps the overall look of the land adds to the feeling of foreboding that is growing in me the longer we spend here. <br /> <br /> And yet, when we arrive at the house where the party is taking place, the gardens are green and vibrant with exotic flowers and shaped topiary. It must cost an absolute fortune to keep it in this state when it goes so completely against the natural habitat.<br /> <br /> We are stopped by security when we arrive, which is a good sign. I introduce myself and my colleague and tell them why we’re there, and they check our names and ID against the guest list, and that pleases me too. Perhaps Carter was right that they have things under control but it never hurts to double check. <br /> <br /> The house belongs to one of Prince Henrik’s advisors, his foreign minister, a man by the name of Dalton Bancroft. My research on him didn’t turn up much other than that his family is very old and very wealthy. Besides working for the prince and the wealth of his family, there’s no mention of him online or in the public records I have access to. He has a mate, apparently, but there’s no record of her name or a mating ceremony between them, which seemed strange to me until I realized the same was true of most of the king’s advisors. There is hardly any record of the women of the kingdom at all. <br /> <br /> As for Bancroft himself, I couldn’t even find a decent picture of him, the only one available was grainy and several years old. There was something vaguely familiar about him, but the image wasn’t clear enough for me to place him. He was probably part of the delegation that came to the empire three years ago.<br /> <br /> When we reach the house, the head of Bancroft’s security team comes to meet me and runs me through all the preparations for the evening. Their on-site security room has cameras positioned throughout the house and grounds with men stationed at every entrance and exit point. They are taking security very seriously, which I appreciate, and the man’s sure and competent explanations help to ease my concerns. <br /> <br /> He even brings plans of the house for me to review, laying them out on a small table in the security room. As I scan them, I notice a small room in the basement with no windows. “What’s this space here?”<br /> <br /> “Storage,” the head of security tells me. “It’s secure, there’s only one door in or out. Nothing to worry about.”<br /> <br /> I’m about to return to the plans when something catches my eye in the security feed over his shoulder. A slender woman follows a couple of other women up the stairs, and though I can’t see her face, something about her is familiar to me. I take a step closer to the screen, trying to change the angle I’m seeing her from even though it’s impossible, but she disappears out of shot before I can get a clear look.<br /> <br /> “Is there a problem?” the man I’ve been speaking to asks, but before I can answer, something on a different screen catches my eye: a man and woman having what seems to be a heated discussion in the main reception room.<br /> <br /> “Who’s that?” I ask, pointing to the screen. <br /> <br /> The security guard winces as he follows my pointing finger, only for a second, but enough that I notice it. “That’s Mr Bancroft,” he answers me stiffly.<br /> <br /> “And his mate?” The man’s back is to me so I can’t see his face, but I can see the woman clearly. She’s beautiful in that very manicured way that so many women of high society are; she reminds me of my own rejected mate, Katherine. They don’t look alike, but they seem to share the same priorities. Perhaps that’s a superficial assessment, but I can’t stop it from popping into my head anyway.<br /> <br /> “No, that’s… someone else.” The man’s vague answer raises more questions, but he does his best to move on before I can ask them. “She’s known to the staff here and not a security risk. Where do you want your men positioned this evening?”<br /> <br /> Although I’m still curious about the arguing pair, my priority is the prince’s security, so I push my questions down and get back to business. When I’m satisfied that everything’s in order, I call back to the rest of the team and tell them they can bring Carter over whenever they’re ready. <br /> <br /> The sooner we get this party started, the sooner we can leave, I hope. Despite all the security, something about this place makes me uneasy, and I’m more certain than ever that I won’t be relaxing tonight.<br /> Chapter 6<br /> <br /> ~~Bree’s PoV~~<br /> <br /> The party is just like all of the others I have attended during my time with Dalton, full of men in suits and women in dresses, glittering jewelry and expensive perfume. Waiters circulate with trays of food and drinks and a live band plays softly in the background, filling the air with mouth-watering smells and music that mixes with the murmurs of polite conversation.<br /> <br /> It is the picture of elegance, and the one time my parents came to visit, Dalton threw a reception just like it in their honor. They were just as impressed as Dalton meant them to be, which helped smooth the way for his explanation of what was happening between us. <br /> <br /> “Brianna is struggling with adjusting to the demands of her new position,” he told them, lying right in front of me as he gave me an indulgent, condescending smile. “Being in the public eye is a strain for her. My personal physician is helping with her anxiety, but unfortunately, she sometimes tells people things that aren’t true in a bid for attention. If she says anything to you that seems unreasonable, please let me know.”<br /> <br /> “That must be terribly frustrating for you,” my mother sympathized while shooting me a dirty look, as if I had embarrassed her by being unhappy with the way I was being treated. I hadn’t even had a chance to tell her any of the details yet, and now she wouldn’t believe a word I said anyway. <br /> <br /> Dalton shrugged, somehow looking put-upon and sympathetic at the same time. “She is my mate and I will support her as well as I can. There’s no question of that. I will never let her go.”<br /> <br /> What sounded like support to them was clearly a threat to me. My parents left believing I was an attention-seeking lunatic and that Dalton was a saint for putting up with me, just as he planned it. Any letters or emails I sent were censored, and sometimes he even wrote them for me, telling them I was too unwell to communicate myself. Those who were supposed to care for me most took the word of a man they barely knew over their own flesh and blood, simply because he was wealthy and well-mannered. They all believed I was crazy.<br /> <br /> Perhaps they are right. What I’m going to attempt tonight is a little crazy, but with no other options, I’m going to try it anyway.<br /> <br /> Dalton keeps a tight grip on my arm as we circulate through the arriving guests. He doesn’t trust me, but it feels like more than that too. He’s in a bad mood and I don’t know why. Hopefully, when King Carter arrives, Dalton will loosen my leash a little. I need him to give me a bit of breathing space if my plan is going to work. <br /> <br /> “Good evening, Dalton.” <br /> <br /> Prince Henrik’s voice sends a shiver down my spine, as usual. There are several men in Dalton’s inner circle who give me the creeps, and the prince is one of them. Although his title is Prince, he actually runs the kingdom. The King has not been seen in years. Officially, he is ill, but many suspect he is dead. Whatever the case, Henrik, Dalton and a few others are in charge.<br /> <br /> After greeting my mate, the prince turns to me with his usual cold smile. “Brianna. It’s good to see you’re well enough to join us this evening.”<br /> <br /> Though I don’t know for sure if the prince knows about the true nature of the situation between me and Dalton, I suspect he does. He has made enough thinly veiled comments over the last three years to suggest that not only does he know how Dalton treats me, he knows it is not Dalton he is speaking to at all. <br /> <br /> Tonight, I need to convince them all that I am harmless and compliant, so I bow politely to the prince. “Good evening, Your Highness. It’s a pleasure to see you.”<br /> <br /> My greeting meets his approval and he gives Dalton a nod. My mate’s iron grip on my arm loosens, just a little.<br /> <br /> “And here is the guest of honor,” the prince announces, stepping aside to allow the handsome man next to him to come forward. “Dalton, Brianna, this is King Carter of the northern empire. Your Majesty, my foreign advisor who is hosting tonight’s event, Dalton Bancroft.”<br /> <br /> The prince doesn’t introduce me, I notice, but I smile warmly at the king anyway. It is my first time meeting Carter in person, though I heard a lot about him growing up. There wasn’t a female wolf my age who didn’t dream about being mated to him, both for the prestige of his position and also simply for his charm and good looks. The drama around his eventual mating, with him announcing to the entire empire he had found his mate and then taking it back soon afterwards to say that he had a different mate instead, had been all anyone talked about for days. <br /> <br /> I haven’t heard much about him or his mate since I came here, but he is just as handsome in person as I expected. His manner is assured and confident, polite without being too formal as he shakes my mate’s hand. <br /> <br /> “Your home is beautiful, thank you for your hospitality.”<br /> <br /> “It is my privilege to welcome you, Your Majesty.” Dalton bows stiffly, his usual charm seeming stilted next to Carter’s natural behavior.<br /> <br /> “And who is this stunning woman?” Carter turns his warm smile on me, and for a moment, I remember what it feels like to be seen, even if him calling me ‘stunning’ is obviously an exaggeration. I was never a beauty, my mother’s catalog of my flaws made that clear, and after my treatment here, I am even less of one.<br /> <br /> Dalton has to hide his sneer at the compliment. “This is my mate, Brianna, Your Majesty. She is actually a former citizen of your empire. We met at the party to celebrate your own mating, in fact, at your own palace.”<br /> <br /> “Really? I had no idea.” Carter looks genuinely delighted by the connection. “I’m so glad that my own happiness could spark a happy occasion for others as well. Who is your family, Brianna?”<br /> <br /> “My father is Joseph Berkeley, Your Majesty, with Berkeley Industries.” It is surreal to be making small talk like this, beneath the glittering chandeliers, as if nothing at all is wrong. The illusion of normality is so complete, I can almost believe in it myself.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know him very well personally, but I know him by reputation, of course,” Carter assures me. “I will be sure to mention that I’ve seen you when we meet again.”<br /> <br /> That couldn’t concern me less, but I nod and thank him politely. After a few more minutes of pleasantries, the prince invites Dalton and Carter to join him in the study next door to discuss a few things, and Dalton leans over to whisper in my ear. To anyone watching, it would look like a gesture of affection, but I know better even before he hisses the words in my ear. <br /> <br /> “Behave while I’m gone. There are people watching you. Don’t try anything foolish.”<br /> <br /> He truly has no idea.<br /> <br /> When I assure him I will be good, he finally lets me go and follows the other men into the next room where they will talk business over cigars and brandy before rejoining the party. A woman in my position would normally be expected to continue to circulate amongst the guests, ensuring everyone is happy, but no one expects that of me, and I slip away through the back door instead. <br /> <br /> “Do you need something, Mrs Bancroft?” the guard at the door asks, straightening up in case he needs to act.<br /> <br /> “No, thank you. I’m just getting a breath of fresh air. Will you let me know if my mate returns and needs me?”<br /> <br /> My calm reply seems to reassure him and he lets me pass. The garden is surrounded by a tall hedge concealing an iron fence, so there is nowhere I could go anyway. Letting me out this door is foolproof, or so he believes. What he doesn’t know is that I have been scouting the grounds every time I’ve been allowed outside, and there is one place I am certain I can get through the fence, in my wolf form. <br /> <br /> I will only get one chance at this, so I need to make the most of it. <br /> <br /> But as I step out into the garden, I am stopped in my tracks by the last voice I would ever expect to hear in this place. <br /> <br /> “Bree? Is that you?”<br /> Chapter 7<br /> ~~Drew’s PoV~~<br /> <br /> I’m waiting for Carter at the front door when he arrives at the party. <br /> <br /> “Are you happy now?” he teases. He likes to keep things light because if he didn’t, the weight of his responsibility would wear him down, but I know that if I say I have any concerns, he’ll take me seriously.<br /> <br /> “Security’s strong,” I tell him honestly before sharing my concern. “Maybe too strong for a private citizen.”<br /> <br /> “The guy who owns this house is the foreign minister,” Carter points out. “He regularly hosts visiting officials.” <br /> <br /> That’s valid, and I already told myself that too, but it doesn’t fully explain it. “It’s still on the excessive side. It’s almost as if he’s expecting trouble, if not tonight, then sometime soon. People with this much security generally have powerful enemies, and that’s always a concern, whether they’re after you or not. You could end up caught in the crossfire.”<br /> <br /> “What do you want to do, then?” Carter asks me bluntly. “You gave the okay for me to come, so it can’t be that bad, is it?”<br /> <br /> I did give approval, mostly because I have no concrete evidence of any threat. It’s just this vague feeling of unease that I can’t explain, and I’m not sure it’s worth offending our hosts over. “I don’t have a reason to call the party off, but I want you to keep one of us with you at all times. If we say you need to leave, you leave immediately, no questions asked.”<br /> <br /> “Understood.” Carter gives me a firm nod that is his promise, and I take him at his word. We both know when the time is right for a joke and when we need to take each other seriously. It’s one of the reasons we work so well together.<br /> <br /> I double check that all the other men understand their assignments before I follow Carter into the main reception room, not close enough to interfere with his duties, but close enough that I can carry out mine. Prince Henrik finds him shortly after we arrive and leads him over to another group of people to introduce him, while I follow at a distance.<br /> <br /> That’s when I get my first glimpse of the red hair of the woman standing next to the man Carter is speaking to. The man and woman have their backs to me and I can’t see their faces, but that shade of red reminds me immediately of Bree. I was just thinking about her on the plane, and now she’s on my mind again. <br /> <br /> Suddenly, it hits me. <br /> <br /> She left the party that night three years ago with a man from this very kingdom. What if she came here with him? What if this is why I haven’t been able to find any trace of her in the empire? How has that thought never occurred to me before?<br /> <br /> I move to the side, trying to get around the group so that I can see the woman’s face to find out if I’m right, but the prince gestures in the other direction and everyone turns that way. Damn it. My heart is pounding at the mere idea that I’ve found her at last, but I can’t let myself be distracted. Besides, if she’s here, it must mean she’s found her mate. That idea disappoints me, which is ridiculous. I only ever wanted to find her to apologize to her… didn’t I?<br /> <br /> Carter begins to follow the prince into another room, along with the other man they were just speaking to, but the woman stays where she is, and I quickly mind-link one of the other men in my team. You take the prince. I’ll stay out here. <br /> <br /> Yes, sir, comes the ready response, and I watch to ensure he follows Carter into the room before turning my full attention to the redhead who has started to leave the room in the opposite direction, her back still to me.<br /> <br /> Glancing around me to make sure there’s nothing important that I’m missing, I follow her at a distance, her red hair drawing me towards her like a beacon though I still haven’t seen her face. She stops to speak to the man positioned at the door and he lets her through. When I try to follow, however, he holds me back. “This is the minister’s private garden.”<br /> <br /> I don’t want to cause a scene, but I need to know if I’m right or if I’ve let my imagination carry me away, so I stay where I am but call out after her: “Bree? Is that you?”<br /> <br /> The woman stops in mid-step and turns back, and as soon as I see her face, I’m filled with both delight and concern. It is her, but something has changed. She doesn’t look well at all.<br /> <br /> “Drew?” Confusion echoes in her voice as she takes a step back towards the door, and the fact that she remembers my name after all this time makes me unreasonably happy. “How… I mean, why… what are you doing here?”<br /> <br /> “I’m here with the king,” I explain. My body moves forward, pulled towards her by some invisible string, but the man at the door puts out his arm to hold me back. <br /> <br /> “Mrs Bancroft?” he says, addressing Bree. “You know this man?”<br /> <br /> So, she is mated after all. I’d been so distracted by her appearance that I hadn’t paid attention to her scent, but I can smell it now. She has been claimed by another man, and a bitter taste fills my mouth at the thought, for no good reason.<br /> <br /> “I do know him,” Bree tells the guard before giving me an apologetic smile. “I would love to catch up, Drew, I truly would. It’s so nice to see you, but I need a minute to myself. Would you wait for me inside?”<br /> <br /> “Of course. I didn’t mean to intrude.” Obviously, I have overstepped. We have only ever exchanged a few words before; I don’t know what I was expecting. <br /> <br /> I take a step back into the house as Bree turns around to head further into the garden, but just as quickly, I stop as my nose twitches. My sense of smell has always been one of my best skills, well-developed even for a wolf, but once again, I have let myself be distracted by Bree’s presence here. It’s a rookie mistake, but now that I’m paying attention, I know there’s someone else in the garden, someone I can’t see. <br /> <br /> “Who else is out there?” I ask the man at the door as Bree heads behind a hedge that shields her from our view. <br /> <br /> “No one,” he assures me, but his eyes dart quickly to the side and back, and I know immediately that he is lying even if I couldn’t smell the other wolf myself.<br /> <br /> In a split second, I make my choice, running past him out into the garden as he shouts after me. “Stop! Wait!”<br /> <br /> Each step sends a jarring impact through my prosthetic legs as I round the corner. The guard will be calling his backup, so I don’t have much time, but that’s not what’s worrying me at the moment: I’m much more concerned about who’s waiting out there for Bree and why. <br /> <br /> I see them as soon as I turn the corner. Bree is standing against the hedge, removing her dress for some reason, while the other figure approaches silently. Bree is down to a thin silk slip and the other person’s face is obscured beneath a hooded cloak, but beneath the light of the moon, I see the glint of the knife in their hand. <br /> <br /> I sprint towards the pair but it’s obvious I won’t get there in time, so I call out as I run: “Bree! Look out!” <br /> <br /> Startled, she turns just in time to see the figure approach and scrambles back, falling to the ground as she darts out of the way.<br /> <br /> My artificial legs are designed for agility but not necessarily for speed, and the person with the knife is quick. Although I try to grab them, I only catch the edge of the cloak. It pulls off the person’s face, and I’m shocked to see the woman from the screen earlier, the one who was arguing with Bree’s mate. She hisses at me as I expose her, but she manages to twist out of my reach. Making another instantaneous decision, I let her go so I can check on Bree instead. The security guards should be coming any second anyway so they will stop the fleeing woman. <br /> <br /> “Are you alright?” I reach out my hands to Bree who is still on the ground, barefoot in her slip.<br /> <br /> “I’m okay,” she answers shakily, taking hold of my bionic hand to pull herself up. She stumbles, and I put my other hand on her waist to steady her. “But you need to leave, please. I don’t have much time…”<br /> <br /> I don’t get a chance to ask her what she needs time for. A second later, the security guards arrive, their weapons drawn as they shout at me. <br /> <br /> “Get away from her! Put your hands up!”<br /> <br /> Too late, I realize what this looks like with me standing here holding onto the half-dressed mate of another man.<br /> <br /> Your Majesty? I mind-link Carter as I let Bree go and raise my hands slowly into the air. 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Did he think I was Cara?<br /> &quot;What do you want from me?&quot; I ask, my voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; He grits out to me. <br /> &quot;On Enzo?&quot; My brows scrunch in confusion. He growls out and pulls me close to him.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> My name is Cora Fletcher, I&#039;m 23 years old.<br /> Born into a family of crime and the underworld, you can say I&#039;m quite weak, I&#039;ve never really liked this life, not since my sister was snatched from me at a very young age by my father because apparently he wanted one of his daughters to be more involved in this life and Cara fit the perfect description.<br /> I only saw her once every year for 15 minutes and I was never allowed to talk to her or even let her see me.<br /> We reunited after our parents died, of course as you can guess someone ordered a hit on their heads and they both were killed making it look like an accident.<br /> My sister Cara is the best female assassin out here in the underworld and she&#039;s married to the Don of the Italian mafia who also happens to be the best male assassin in the underworld, well basically in the Italian mafia.<br /> There&#039;s been rumors of a leader in the Russian mafia, a nameless fear, someone who many think is better than Enzo in terms of ruling and ruthlessness, the best assassin known to the Russians.<br /> In case you&#039;re wondering, Cara and I are twins.<br /> She has been the one looking out for me since we were young and when our parents died, she offered me a place to stay in her husband&#039;s mansion.<br /> I&#039;ve been here with them for about two years now, I&#039;m not really a fan of the mafia but I have no choice since I was literally born into it.<br /> My father worked with a line of trained assassins, he was well a trained assassin as well and so was my mom, so when the time came to pass down his legacy, he chose Cara which I&#039;m grateful for, he didn&#039;t have any male children but he loved us greatly.<br /> My name is Cora and this is how my story starts.<br /> ...<br /> I moan lightly trying to adjust myself and my sight because I still saw blur even after seemingly waking up.<br /> I&#039;m lying on a hard surface, it&#039;s cold and smells like blood and dirt, the whole surrounding is eerily scary and quiet, my sight adjusts to the darkness, mildly, I try to move and I realized I&#039;m tied, my hands behind my back but my legs are not.<br /> I gently sit up, the whole room starts spinning and I feel sick to my stomach, I feel like I&#039;m going to throw up any minute from now, memories from before I passed out starts rushing in.<br /> I remember the mansion being under attack and then someone breaking into my room and me trying to fight back before I was drugged, I look around and I&#039;m in some kind of basement.<br /> My skin begins to crawl, I feel eyes on me but the room is too dark to even make out anything, I squint to get a clear vision and then I see shoes in the far end of the room, brown male shoes, whoever has them on is sitting down.<br /> I move away quickly but that&#039;s a bad idea because my whole body is on fire.<br /> &quot;I thought you&#039;d be out cold for the rest of the evening&quot; the voice booms making me look up to find the strange shoes person having the voice<br /> His voice sounds unfamiliar and his accent is different from all the ones I&#039;ve come to get used to, he&#039;s not Italian, I know that for sure<br /> &quot;Who are you&quot;? I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I&#039;m thirsty.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not of great importance right now&quot; he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He&#039;s rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he&#039;s eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he&#039;s taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> &quot;The boss will see you now&quot; he mutters before standing up, I thought he&#039;d take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he&#039;s Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I&#039;m miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I&#039;m probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there&#039;s anything they don&#039;t possess, it&#039;s compassion.<br /> I&#039;m still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I&#039;ve not seen his face yet because he&#039;s still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> &quot;I must say... It was very easy getting you here&quot; even his voice is nothing compared to what I&#039;ve been hearing all my life, it has this strong authority to it, it&#039;s hard, gruff, husky and terrifying all together, I feel my skin crawl with goosebumps<br /> I don&#039;t miss the accent to which his voice is laced.<br /> &quot;For someone so protected, you were easy prey to my men&quot; he continues walking around me not letting me see his face.<br /> &quot;Who are you and why am I here&quot;? I croak out, I&#039;m afraid and I&#039;m not going to hide it, if he wanted me dead, I&#039;d have been dead, something tells me he doesn&#039;t want to kill me.<br /> He laughs, a menacing, low and taunting laugh, it has nothing friendly to it, it&#039;s the kind of laugh that sends cold chills through the body.<br /> &quot;Who I am....hmm let me see&quot; he thinks for a moment, his voice is now coming from behind me &quot;well some people refer to me as the devil, some say ghost and to many others, I&#039;m just a myth people tell their kids as bedtime stories&quot; he says with so much confidence and pride dripping off his voice &quot;as to why you&#039;re here, you&#039;re smart, you should know that by now&quot; he mutters out.<br /> His explanation of himself makes me gulp hard, I&#039;m scared out of my wits, I&#039;m not even going to lie, and he said I&#039;d know why I was here but I&#039;m coming up with nothing.<br /> &quot;What are you going to do to me&quot;? I ask my voice trembling<br /> &quot;For now, nothing. I&#039;m just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let&#039;s say I&#039;m prepping you for what&#039;s to come&quot; he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he&#039;s hidden in the shadows, I&#039;m trying hard to see him but it&#039;s impossible.<br /> &quot;And what&#039;s to come... Is not so good..&quot; he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> &quot;Cara&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> &quot;Now I&#039;d advice you brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who&#039;s never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she&#039;d take over dad&#039;s legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he&#039;s holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I&#039;m just a twin, I don&#039;t even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s talk.&quot;<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I&#039;ve heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> &quot;Whatever I tell you now, I&#039;ll only say once so be careful not to miss anything&quot; he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re here as my prisoner, and no I don&#039;t want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you&#039;ll be here for as long as I want you to be&quot; he begins still looking at me<br /> &quot;Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you&#039;ve had your fair share of taking some for your former Don&quot; he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it&#039;s like he&#039;s hinting at something but I don&#039;t know what.<br /> &quot;You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I&#039;m in a good mood, of course you&#039;ll be tortured from time to time&quot; he adds making me scared, I can&#039;t handle mafia torturing<br /> &quot;Have it in mind that I&#039;ll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband&quot; he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I&#039;m just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don&#039;t want to tell him that I&#039;m not Cara because if he knows, then he&#039;ll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I&#039;m not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> &quot;I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I&#039;ve been hearing so much about for the years&quot; he mutters out tauntingly, of course I&#039;m not her dumb, but of course I don&#039;t have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> &quot;I can say I&#039;m very disappointed&quot; he spits.<br /> &quot;Where am I&quot;? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> &quot;You should know by now&quot; he says smirking at me &quot;You&#039;re in Russia&quot; he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I&#039;m in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I&#039;m someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I&#039;m not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> &quot;Vissarion will make sure you&#039;re comfortable as much as a prisoner should be&quot; he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> &quot;If I&#039;m going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink&quot; I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> &quot;You want a bath &quot;? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don&#039;t even know what I&#039;m doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn&#039;t really a good idea.<br /> &quot;Vissarion&quot; his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he&#039;s been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> &quot;Our little wants a bath&quot; he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it&#039;s making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he&#039;s going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he&#039;s going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I&#039;ve been in this position for hours it&#039;s getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me &quot;you wanted a bath?&quot; He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don&#039;t know what he wants to do but I know it&#039;s not something I&#039;ll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> &quot;Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath&quot;? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn&#039;t even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don&#039;t even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I&#039;m definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there&#039;s a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that&#039;s why he didn&#039;t call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she&#039;s some top tier guest.<br /> I don&#039;t like the way she looks at me, like she&#039;s innocent which she&#039;s not.<br /> I&#039;ve heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she&#039;s very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn&#039;t a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she&#039;s locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don&#039;t have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I&#039;m just surprised her so called husband hasn&#039;t called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she&#039;s Enzo&#039;s prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn&#039;t Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven&#039;t even done anything to her yet, I&#039;ve been busy with handling the family that I&#039;ve not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn&#039;t expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she&#039;d put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn&#039;t tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she&#039;s probably planning something but I&#039;m not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> &quot;Any news from the Italian&quot;? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> &quot;нет&quot; he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn&#039;t going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don&#039;t even care because of he does call, I won&#039;t even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn&#039;t left yet and he hasn&#039;t made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he&#039;s trying not to.<br /> &quot;What is it Vis&quot;? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> &quot;Nothing boss....&quot; He pauses before he continues &quot;it&#039;s just that it&#039;s been a month already, I don&#039;t think she knows why you took her&quot; he says making me look at him.<br /> &quot;She does, she&#039;s just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here&quot; I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she&#039;s heard of me before, I&#039;m a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn&#039;t have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don&#039;t really live to tell the tale.<br /> &quot;Come&quot; I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn&#039;t seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven&#039;t had the time to show her just what I&#039;m capable of, she&#039;s heard of it yes, but she&#039;s never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she&#039;s afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you discussed with my cousin and I don&#039;t care, but what I do find strange is why he&#039;s soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath&quot; I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> &quot;Do you think you deserve a bath&quot;? I ask bending down to her eye level.<br /> &quot;If soaking me wet again with a bucket of water is your idea of a bath, then I think I&#039;ll pass&quot; she mutters not meeting my gaze.<br /> She&#039;s got guts talking back at me, especially with such a tone.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d advice you watch your tone with me &quot; I spit at her &quot;I wouldn&#039;t hesitate to put a magazine through your head, you are of no use to me&quot; I tell her and I see a ghost of a smile playing on her lips, why is she smiling?<br /> &quot;You won&#039;t kill me, if you wanted to kill me, you won&#039;t go through the troubles of bringing me here&quot; she voices out as if taunting me, her eyes holding an array of hope.<br /> I laugh, not a funny or genuine laugh, an empty one.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t mistake my lack of time for sympathy, don&#039;t test me , I will kill you if you push me past breaking point&quot; I mutter lowly very close to her face, I see her confidence waver and it causes me to smirk.<br /> &quot;What do you want from me&quot;? She asks her voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; I grit out to her and I see her brows scrunch in confusion.<br /> &quot;On Enzo&quot;? She asks making me growl out, I shake my head slowly before grabbing her face in a tight grip and pulling her close to me.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;		Mob001		51	https://facebook.com/61553314005849	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. Even if I only live an hour more, it would be better than the years I spent over there.&quot;<br /> I wiped off my tears and walked past them, suddenly, I hear something coming to me…<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 98441!		Melodic Love Tales		0	https://facebook.com/61553002006073	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011214	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031129		455		450466174097855	1	1.776660006154E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106700359177506		0	Picks002			120208944089610042		a.topicksapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.topicksapp.com/ad/dGlnZXJyZWFkZXIvMTQzMTI5LzIwMjQwNDA3MTM0NTQ0L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712469117	1.0670035917751E+14	Picks002	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433442384_413609728040473_2534473825674271475_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=abvSCZY_I_8Ab4DOAga&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCmmm1fdMRt3Op9XSbsh9BCRJAdW4XD75C8gjuyXRNhJg&oe=6618E1A0	person_profile	0	Picks002	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435396408_1541202093106876_4560068894827363345_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=v1Tb2dZuUpUAb4XIKC5&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBz3oVms7gWH2XA23x88C1lpDPNpFk5eoJ_eDLHJQh1Tw&oe=6618E0B6			0	3	“I, Prince Miles, reject you as my mate because I don’t want a blind omega for a mate. And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face.”<br /> I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful.<br /> But my mate left without any remorse.<br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world.<br /> ————————<br /> KEILAH <br /> The Blind Princess of Belmont—everybody has heard rumors about this mysterious woman, but nobody outside of the castle has ever seen her existence. <br /> Keilah Lunette Lockhart—the name that no one has ever heard about. Hidden deep within the castle grounds, I have been isolated all my life after the death of my parents. <br /> Today marks the day that all of the members of the royal family gather in the main castle because of the rumored engagement of the precious princess and my cousin—Isabelle Diane Lockhart. <br /> I stood in front of the back door and shook my hands in nervousness. I was about to head in when I heard my aunt Grace speak. <br /> “She’s not going to come, is she?” Queen Grace chuckled as she took a sip of her tea. <br /> “Most definitely not,” Princess Sofia said. “She has some guts to show her monstrous face here on the day that Prince Enzo arrives.” <br /> “She definitely shouldn’t come if she doesn’t want to be the laughingstock of the event,” Prince Finn added, causing the table of royals to burst into laughter. <br /> I cast my head to the ground and pursed my lips together. They&#039;re talking about me again, huh? <br /> I heard the main door open, followed by the sound of the King&#039;s voice. <br /> “What’s with all the laughter when I’m still not around?” King Leo entered the room and smoothly interrupted their conversation. <br /> “It’s nothing,” Queen Grace, his wife, said. “We’re just talking about a nobody.” <br /> “Well, you better settle down. Isabelle is about to come down any minute now.” <br /> Princess Evelyn clapped her hands in excitement. “I can’t wait! She’s going to be so beautiful.” <br /> Grace boastfully smiled. “When has my daughter ever been ugly?&quot;<br /> I heard the sound of the door opening once more and inferred that Princess Isabelle had entered the room. Everybody beamed at her arrival, and she was immediately greeted with a warm welcome as she sat down. <br /> “You look beautiful, my darling,” Grace exclaimed. “You’re going to capture Prince Enzo’s heart in an instant.” <br /> “I hope so, mom. It’s been nerve-wracking ever since the news came out,” Isabelle gracefully responded. <br /> Grace chuckled in reassurance. “You don’t have to worry about anything.” <br /> “That’s right,” Violet chimed in. “You’re perfect, Isabelle.” <br /> This is probably a good time to come in, right? <br /> I didn&#039;t think about it any further and twisted the doorknob open, silently entering the room. <br /> I thought that I went in discretely, but when the room turned silent, I knew that they had noticed my presence. I stood there for a while, just internalizing everything that was happening. <br /> “I can’t believe she actually came,” Nolan sneered. <br /> “Such a thick face she has,” Violet added. <br /> There are some times when my blindness becomes convenient, and this is one of those situations. <br /> At this moment, I couldn’t see the hateful gazes being thrown my way. However, I sure can feel them. <br /> I bowed my head and still decided to greet them despite their hostility. <br /> “Good morning, everyone. I had come to congratulate Isabelle on her engagement,” I smiled, although it couldn’t be seen through the sheer cloak. <br /> “I’m surprised you even heard about the news,” Nolan chimed. “You were about to rot in your cottage from hiding away from us.” <br /> I looked down to the ground and muttered a small apology. I didn&#039;t want to hide away from the cottage, but whenever I came here, I always came home with a new bruise and a broken heart. <br /> “Is there a seat for me?” I asked, quickly changing the topic. <br /> My other relatives stayed silent, but Isabelle, the only relative I considered a genuine person, held onto my hand and led me to one of the seats. <br /> “You may leave, Weston,” Isabelle said to my helper, who trudged behind me. <br /> Weston was hesitant to leave the room, but I held onto his hand and nodded my head. <br /> &quot;You can leave. I&#039;ll see you back in the house.&quot; <br /> “I’ll be right outside, princess,” Weston bows before leaving the room. <br /> I thanked Isabelle as I sat down on the chairs. I didn&#039;t know much about the prince that Isabelle was supposed to marry, but I heard that he&#039;s quite handsome and famous. I silently waited for his arrival in my seat, but it seemed like my relatives had other plans. <br /> “Isn’t it amazing?” Violet exclaimed. “Isabelle was actually chosen by Prince Enzo—the hottest Alpha of today’s era! I heard he has really high standards, so Isabelle must be something great for him to choose her.” <br /> Isabelle hummed while I fondly listened. However, my smile quickly dropped when I heard my aunt Grace’s next words. <br /> “Of course. What do you expect? My dearest daughter is also an Alpha. An Alpha is fit for an Alpha. Not a lowly omega,” she sneered. <br /> I knew that the queen was talking about me because nobody else in the room was an omega. <br /> “Well, a Lockhart must at least be a Beta. I don’t even know how a royal princess could be an omega, and she actually thinks that she’d be worthy to meet the prince. I feel like she has an inner agenda of wanting to capture the prince’s heart,” Sofia added. <br /> They weren’t throwing any names, but I already knew. <br /> That’s how it has always been. Werewolves were segregated into three separate groups—the Alphas, the strongest of the pack. They are naturally strong, attractive, and a rare part of the population. Once you’re born an Alpha, you’re practically at the top. <br /> Next, the Betas, the ones who make up most of the population. They can be dispatched in any kind of job, and are great followers. They aren’t as strong and attractive as Alphas, but they are accepted within society since they’re deemed as the most “normal.” <br /> And lastly, the omegas—the weakest and the most vulnerable ones. They don’t have any innate abilities, and for most people, they exist for one reason only—for breeding. It’s not like an omega can hide their identity, too, since they emit a sweeter scent than others. However, now that the times have changed, some people are becoming more open to accepting omegas as an equal part of society. <br /> Yet it seems like the Lockhart family still hasn’t gotten past that belief. <br /> They still hate omegas. <br /> They still hate me. <br /> “How could she?” Evelyn scoffed. “With her face, I’m afraid the prince is only going to run away.” <br /> It only became worse as the whole table burst into laughter. Isabelle gently held onto my hand and was about to speak, when the door suddenly opened, and a servant came in. <br /> “Greetings, the royal family. I have come here to present the coming of Prince Enzo Alexios Wilde of the Elixir kingdom!” <br /> I couldn&#039;t hear the servant&#039;s words since my heart was beating too loud inside my chest. I thought I had gotten used to my relatives&#039; hurtful words, but after hearing them talk so lowly of me, I knew that I wasn&#039;t welcomed around. <br /> So, along with the opening of the door, I stood up from my seat. I didn&#039;t even care about meeting the prince at this point. I just wanted to go home. I started walking out of the door, hoping no one would notice me. <br /> However, with my impaired vision and the tears pooling in my eyes, I couldn’t make a smooth exit. <br /> And before I even knew it, I had already bumped into a warm, firm chest. I immediately felt him wrap his arms around my body, catching me before I fall. Being in this person&#039;s arms felt comforting, but that feeling immediately went away when the royal family gasped. <br /> “Prince Enzo!”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> And before I even knew it, the mysterious woman was already being pushed away from me. <br /> I dusted my clothes off to get rid of the sweet scent, but it only spread through the cloth. My frown deepened as I was engulfed by her scent. <br /> “Servant!” Queen Grace shouted in rage. “I am so sorry, Prince Enzo,” she bowed her head. “Our servant disrespected you the moment you came in. Do not worry. We will punish her as soon as possible.” <br /> “It’s alright,” I brushed it off, trying to keep it cool. “You do not have to punish her. But, I would appreciate an apology coming from the servant.” <br /> I didn&#039;t know the exact reason why, but I somehow wanted to see the face hiding behind the mysterious woman’s cloak. <br /> “Such a kind man you are,” Queen Grace smiled. “Indeed, a perfect match for my daughter, Isabelle.” <br /> I merely smiled and turned my attention back to the woman, who was still sitting on the ground. <br /> “Well, what are you waiting for?” Grace exclaimed in a harsh tone. “Apologize to the prince.” <br /> She cast her head down and muttered a small apology. <br /> My eyebrows raised in surprise as I heard her voice. It was soft and light—like she seemed kind. However, I quickly shook my head to get rid of such thoughts. <br /> This woman is still an omega, no matter how kind she may sound. At the end of the day, that is what omegas are most known as—weak and pretentious. <br /> “I don’t accept your apology,” I said in a cold voice. “How could you apologize to a prince with your face covered with a cloak?” <br /> The servant froze. <br /> “Remove your cloak, then apologize to me, servant.”<br /> -<br /> KEILAH <br /> I felt my mind blanking out. <br /> My cloak? <br /> The only thing shielding me away from this cruel world?<br /> There is no way on Earth that I&#039;m going to remove my cloak—not even in the presence of a high and mighty prince. <br /> I felt his footsteps coming my way, so I acted fast and rose to my feet. I didn&#039;t even bother to bow and bid farewell to the prince. I just ran away from the scene, ignoring the calls of my relatives and the guards. <br /> I had already memorized the interior of this mansion ever since I was young, so I didn&#039;t have any problem with running away. <br /> I can already imagine the looks on my relatives&#039; faces, but right now, I couldn&#039;t afford to be seen. <br /> I ran back to my humble cottage and bumped into Weston along the way. <br /> “Keilah?” he exclaimed. “Are you alright? Are you—are you crying? What happened?” he bombarded me with questions. <br /> I merely nodded my head and tried to hide my real emotions. <br /> “I’m okay,” I said between my tears. “I just need some time alone.”<br /> I could tell that Weston wanted to ask more but decided to drop it in the end. <br /> “Will you be at the cottage?”<br /> “Yes,” I said. “You can come back at dinner time.”<br /> “Alright, Keilah. Don’t hesitate to call for me when you need help. I’ll just be in the stables.”<br /> I nodded my head before heading back to the cottage. <br /> As I went inside, I felt the tears cascading down my cheeks. I removed my cloak and buried my face in my arms. I cried by myself, feeling an immense pain in my heart. <br /> After crying for a while, I lifted my head up at the sky and pleaded. <br /> “Mom, Dad, can you please come back here?&quot;<br /> Ever since the day that they died, life has never been the same. When I was younger, and they were still alive, my relatives treated me fairly, but now, they treat me like I&#039;m less than garbage. <br /> At any chance that they get, they humiliate me in front of strangers, unnecessarily make me do their chores, and take advantage of my blindness. <br /> And when I thought that meeting my mate would pull me out of my misery, I was wrong. He heartlessly rejected me because of my disability, and now, I think no one will be able to love me sincerely anymore.<br /> Eight years ago<br /> My parents had just died, the reason being unknown, when my aunts and uncles forced me out of my room to socialize with my cousins. <br /> I didn&#039;t want to, but it seemed like I had no other choice.<br /> “Keilah!” Nolan called, waving his hands to get me to come closer. “Did you cry?” he asked. <br /> I nodded my head while looking down at the ground. <br /> Evelyn clicked her tongue. “You have been crying for days! Your parents are already dead—they’re not going to come back, so stop being a crybaby about it,” she said. <br /> “Yeah,” Finn agreed. “You should be happy now that they’re gone. Now, you have all the time and freedom to do what you want without your parents telling you to do so!”<br /> I didn’t know how to react. For some reason, I felt like I was being ganged up on by my cousins. I always thought that they never treated me like family, but now that my parents are gone, it just became more obvious.<br /> “Stop that,” Isabelle interrupted. “Don’t listen to them, Keilah. Let’s just play on the slides, hmm?”<br /> I smiled at her and nodded my head. Isabelle has always treated me like a good cousin, so she’s one of the few people I genuinely care for in the castle. <br /> Finn clicked his tongue and rolled his eyes. He didn’t retaliate any further since he never dared to defy Isabelle. <br /> Isabelle and I went to the slide. <br /> “I’m scared,” I said. <br /> “It’s easy,” Isabelle assured. “I’ll go first, okay?&quot;<br /> I nodded my head and watched her go down the slide. <br /> “See? It’s not that bad.”<br /> Even with her demonstration, I still felt a bit scared to go down the slide, considering I&#039;ve always been afraid of heights. <br /> I stood up on top of the slide and looked at the steep way down. I felt my heart beat faster in my chest, so I closed my eyes to calm myself down. <br /> Now, looking back, I never should have closed my eyes at that moment. <br /> Because that would be the very last time that I&#039;ll be seeing the world in color. <br /> Before I even knew it, I felt a strong push from my back, causing me to topple down to the ground and hit my head on the metal slide. <br /> The next second, I woke up, but it felt like I still hadn&#039;t—because the world was dark when I opened my eyes, and no one was even there to tell me that I had gone blind. <br /> Five years ago<br /> Twas the night of my sixteenth birthday, and I had been dreaming of this day ever since I became blind. After years of being isolated in my cottage, I can finally celebrate this special day since my aunt and uncle surprisingly allowed me to join. <br /> Granting, it wasn’t only my birthday, but also Isabelle’s. However, I really didn’t care. As long as I could finally have the chance to meet my mate and have someone love me as I had always dreamed of, I felt fine with having the minimum. <br /> Even if I was allowed to join in at the party, I was kept away from the visitors and was only allowed to stay in the kitchen. <br /> I was eating some cookies when I heard two sets of footsteps coming into the room, followed by the sweetest scent I had smelled in the entire world. <br /> “Can’t you just accept me as your mate?” he asked, the man’s deep voice sending shivers down my spine. <br /> “You know that I can’t,” Evelyn sighed. “You’re a Beta. I want an Alpha as my life partner. Besides, you’re not even my mate.”<br /> I froze as I recognized my cousin’s voice coming from the pantry. I held my breath, so they wouldn’t be able to hear me.<br /> The man clicked his tongue. “Does that even matter? The mate bond is practically a joke these days. Who actually wants their fated mate?”<br /> I do. I still want my mate. <br /> Because of the shock I felt from the man’s statement, I dropped the plate of cookies I was eating, causing the two of them to look my way. <br /> I stayed still as I felt my cousin and the mysterious man, who I assumed to be a prince, walk over to where I was. <br /> “Who is this?” the man exclaimed. <br /> Evelyn sighed. “Don’t mind her. She’s our blind servant. Whatever,” she said. “I’m out of here. Don’t you dare bring up this conversation anymore.”<br /> She clicked her tongue and exited the kitchen. <br /> The man clicked his tongue and tried to walk away; however, at that moment, our skins touched, and I felt the most sensational emotion in the world. <br /> “Mate,” I muttered under my breath, causing the prince to stop in his tracks. <br /> he cursed. “Such luck I have.”<br /> I wanted to be embraced by my mate right then and there, but it seemed like he didn’t feel the same way.<br /> “I can’t believe this,” he sighed. “Let’s just get this over with. What’s your name?”<br /> “Keilah,” I softly said. <br /> “Alright,” he nonchalantly said and held onto my hands. “Look, I’m going to cut to the chase. I don’t want a blind person for a mate. And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face. Not to mention, you&#039;re also an omega,&quot; he chuckled.<br /> He was talking like he didn&#039;t care for me one bit. &quot;So, I, Prince Miles, reject you as my mate.”<br /> With that, I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful, but my mate left without any remorse. <br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world—not my parents, not my relatives, not my vision, and not even my mate.<br /> Present time<br /> I sobbed as I remembered the sad story of my life. I thought that being away from my relatives would cure the pain and push the hurtful memories away, but they all resurface whenever I meet them. <br /> I felt a small, fluffy creature jump onto my lap and smiled. <br /> “Lucky,” I called out my cat’s name. “At least I still have you, huh?”<br /> I wiped the tears from my eyes and cuddled into the cat. <br /> “I have to be strong, right?” I said. <br /> Lucky lets out a small meow, causing my smile to widen. <br /> “Alright,” I said. “I’ll tell you everything that happened today.”<br /> Lucky lets out a meow once more, so I continued my story. <br /> “So, I met this prince,” I said, the memory suddenly flashing in my mind. “He felt….warm,” I smiled. <br /> “But he’s rude,” my smile dropped. “He called me a servant and told me to remove my cloak right then and there! Can you believe it? You know that I never take off my cloak.”<br /> “I just have to avoid him at all costs. I feel like he’s the type of person who wouldn’t forgive the people who had defied him.”<br /> Lucky purred. <br /> “Let’s hope we never see him again.”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> I stopped in my tracks when I saw the cloaked servant from a while ago cooking some type of meal.<br /> Now that I entered her home, I smelled her sweet scent once more, and it made me grimace.<br /> Peach.<br /> She smells of peach.<br /> It was pleasant to the nose, but just knowing that it was coming from an omega made my stomach churn.<br /> I was about to head out of the cottage when she suddenly spoke.<br /> &quot;Weston, you&#039;re back?&quot; she said in a bubbly voice, very in contrast with how anxious she sounded a while ago.<br /> Weston? Who is that?<br /> &quot;You came right on time. I just finished making dinner.&quot;<br /> She walked over to where I was, and I frowned when I saw that she was still wearing her cloak.<br /> She chuckled and tried to hold onto my hand to lead me to the dining area, but I took a step back before our skin could make contact.<br /> She froze. &quot;Weston, Is there something wrong?&quot;<br /> I couldn&#039;t respond. The moment I would open my mouth to speak, I knew that she would know that I wasn&#039;t this &quot;Weston&quot; guy.<br /> So, I just opted to leave.<br /> However, the sound of my stomach grumbling made me stop in my tracks.<br /> I pursed my lips together and let out a deep breath.<br /> Talk about my luck.<br /> Her suspicion changed into that of amusement, and she walked over to the kitchen to set up the table.<br /> &quot;Come,&quot; she said. &quot;You should eat. I made your favorite today, and I also had some time to bake some desserts.&quot;<br /> I stood in my spot and hesitated to follow after her. However, there&#039;s no harm in having a free meal, right?<br /> I couldn&#039;t eat well back in the castle because the taste of the food were either flavorless or too flavorful.<br /> And besides, once we eat, she&#039;ll probably take her cloak off, right? That&#039;s another thing I could get. After seeing her face, I feel like I&#039;ll finally get over my fixation. The only reason why I&#039;m staying here right now is for the food and for her reveal.<br /> I sat down on the chair and looked at the simple meal on the table. It wasn&#039;t as fancy or extravagant as the ones served at the castle, but it still aroused my appetite.<br /> I took the spoon to scoop up some of the stew into my mouth. A moan left my lips as soon as the myriad of flavors exploded on my tongue.<br /> This tastes too good.<br /> And to think that an omega cooked this.<br /> She chuckled when she heard me vigorously digging in.<br /> &quot;Were you that hungry? You should have come back here sooner if you were. I already ate a snack a while ago, so I&#039;ll eat later on.&quot;<br /> I clicked my tongue. I thought I would finally be able to see her face.<br /> &quot;Why are you so quiet today?&quot; she asked. &quot;You&#039;re only like this when you&#039;re upset.&quot;<br /> I didn&#039;t respond and continued eating. Well, it&#039;s not like I had any other choice. After finishing this meal, I&#039;m going to go back to where our car is parked.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re still not talking, huh?&quot; she chuckled. &quot;Is it because of what happened back in the castle? I don&#039;t understand why you&#039;d be upset because of that. It&#039;s not like it&#039;s the first time that it has happened,&quot; she said.<br /> I continued listening to her as I ate.<br /> &quot;Queen Grace has never liked me, so it&#039;s expected that she talks that way. My cousins, too, are quite childish, but I think it&#039;s because of the pressure of being young royals.&quot;<br /> She tried to make her tone happier, but I could still notice the sadness lingering in her voice.<br /> &quot;But I&#039;m okay. I really am. I&#039;ve gotten used to their words. Even if I have their last name, I know that they don&#039;t want me as their family.&quot;<br /> I stopped mid-chew and looked at her.<br /> She has the same last name as the royal family? How could a blind omega have the same last name as them?		Picks002		15	https://facebook.com/100095293115204	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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That is probably the thirtieth time they&#039;ve said those words. Nonetheless, I ignore them and drink my water. We&#039;re sat at a table in the cafeteria where for once the table&#039;s near an isolated area. If there&#039;s one thing I hate about cafeterias; they&#039;re extremely noisy.<br /> Aaliyah clasps her hands together. &quot;So Emery, did you check your snapchat today? I sent you like about a thousand snaps.&quot;<br /> I throw her a dumbfounded expression. &quot;With Ms. Sanders watching my every move. . . it&#039;s impossible to check my phone, not even for a second. She&#039;s already given me a two thousand word essay on the nuclear energy for the weekend.&quot;<br /> &quot;Oh right, I forgot you had a science class in the third period, my bad. That teacher of yours has a terrible sense of fashion.&quot; Aaliyah criticizes before taking a bite of her crispy taco - well, what&#039;s left of it.<br /> We both laugh at what she&#039;s said. Meet Aaliyah aka the fashion police. She&#039;s definitely no stranger to the fashion world with her gorgeous outfits that complement her light brown skin complexion.<br /> Today&#039;s one of those days when she&#039;s wearing a black jacket and shirt with the word YEEZUS imprinted on it. Her indigo boyfriend jeans contrast well with the black colour of her sportive sneakers and Céline handbag.<br /> With that kind of style, you can definitely say that she has great taste in fashion. Natalie and I normally go for the casual, simple skinny jeans and flats kind of style compared to Aaliyah who occasionally wears brand clothes.<br /> Natalie&#039;s currently sitting next to me whereas Aaliyah is opposite the both of us. She&#039;s always been the quiet type compared to Aaliyah who always loves to hear herself talk. She&#039;s kind of the don&#039;t-kill-my-vibe type of girl. Although she usually doesn&#039;t say much, she can be pretty funny when she wants to be.<br /> Distancing myself from their new discussion, I spot Anthony sitting at a table with a blonde haired girl a couple of feet away from our table. I scrunch my eyebrows when I instantly realize the girl being none other than - Stacey Hastings.<br /> Sensing my lack of communication, Natalie nudges my arm with her elbow. &quot;Earth to Emery were you even listening to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;Since when did Anthony and Stacey share tables?&quot; I inquire, completely dismissing her question.<br /> &quot;Oh, you didn&#039;t know?&quot;<br /> I shoot Aaliyah a confused expression. &quot;Didn&#039;t know what?&quot;<br /> &quot;Wow, you really need to catch up fast.&quot;<br /> &quot;They&#039;ve been dating since last summer.&quot; Natalie states rather bluntly, I might add.<br /> I spit my water through the atmosphere, forming a mist. Luck seems to be on my side today since no one was quick to capture the moment of what just happened.<br /> &quot;You have got to be kidding me. I was going to eat that apple, thanks a lot Em.&quot; Aaliyah glowers at me.<br /> Natalie slightly tosses her tray on the other side of the table. &quot;On second thought I think I&#039;ve lost my appetite.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gee. . .I&#039;m sorry but did it ever occur to you guys of mentioning Anthony&#039;s latest fling to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;A lot&#039;s changed since you left Em and besides, why do you even care?&quot; Aaliyah inquires.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not that I care, I just can&#039;t believe that Anthony&#039;s kept this from me.&quot;<br /> &quot;You expected Anthony to disclose that he was dating her, right after you&#039;ve been completely avoiding him for the past two years?&quot;<br /> Aaliyah instantly nods her head. &quot;I totally agree with Natalie!&quot;<br /> &quot;Well he&#039;s my best friend!&quot;<br /> Rolling her eyes, Aaliyah lifts her arm up in exasperation. &quot;Girl, be real with yourself! When was the last time you&#039;ve spoken to Anthony?&#039;&#039;<br /> &quot;Today actually, after third period we had a civil conversation.&quot; I answer as I inwardly try not to replay the earlier confrontation I had with him.<br /> I may not fully know what he did to you but Emery, I am not the one to blame.<br /> I can still hear his words echoing in my head.<br /> &quot;Judging by your voice tone, I&#039;m guessing your conversation with Anthony didn&#039;t end so well.&quot; Natalie says, stating the obvious.<br /> Aaliyah raises a quizzical eyebrow. &quot;Yeah, what did you guys talk about?&quot;<br /> Shifting uneasily in my spot, I reveal the entire story. In general, I explain how Anthony knew that I was avoiding him, how he claimed to have no part in Dean&#039;s lame scheme two years ago, and how he didn&#039;t want to be blamed for Dean&#039;s actions.<br /> &quot;Anthony&#039;s right, you do need to stop pushing him away. . . I mean come on, he&#039;s always been a good friend of yours.&quot;<br /> Nodding absentmindedly, I flicker my eyes up to meet Aaliyah&#039;s gaze. &quot;You&#039;re probably right, I do need to put the past behind me.&quot;<br /> &quot;If it&#039;s any consolation, Dean&#039;s not attending school today.&quot; Natalie informs me before the bell rings, alerting students to prepare for the final period.<br /> &quot;Natalie, you&#039;ve obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a prick.&quot; I say dismissively.<br /> &quot;Alright. . .I won&#039;t ever mention his name again.&quot; Natalie mumbles nervously.<br /> Once our conversation ends, we head towards our respective lockers to collect our calculus textbooks for the last period.<br /> If I were to hear his voice two years ago, I probably would have felt the physical sensation of fireflies erupting in my stomach which lead to an increased heart rate and a common feeling of excitement.<br /> But as I&#039;m standing in the parking lot; clenching my fists with a scowl plastered across my face, I am prepared to face the devil in disguise.<br /> &quot;Do you own this property? That&#039;s right I didn&#039;t think so.&quot; I sneer with venom dripping from my every word after turning around.<br /> When it comes to my encounters with Dean, I always have to be on guard.<br /> &quot;You didn&#039;t answer the question.&quot; Dean bellows, his eyes narrow as they tighten around the edges. This is exactly how we&#039;ve been addressing each other two years ago with our exchanged bickering and vulgar insults. I can&#039;t even begin to explain how the boy standing right in front of me, has managed to cause me a lot of pain in the past. His reappearance in my life, triggers bad memories I so desperately have tried to push at the back of my head.<br /> Every part of me despises him with a passion.<br /> Was I not informed of his absence for the whole day? I&#039;m not ready to face him just yet. It&#039;s all just too much.<br /> My heart is beating so hard against my ribcage that I&#039;m practically sure he can hear it.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not obliged to answer your irrelevant question.&quot; I spit out in disdain.<br /> &quot;No see, what&#039;s going to happen is, I&#039;m going to drive you to the airport and you&#039;re gonna take a plane to go back to wherever you came from.&quot; he snarls, pulling his facial expression into a tight frown.<br /> I throw him a death glare. &quot;Me and you in the same car. . .yeah, I think I&#039;ll pass.&quot;<br /> For what seems like ages, he doesn&#039;t say anything, probably trying to come up with the next insult he&#039;s prepared to throw in my way.<br /> Alas.<br /> I immediately beat him up to it. &quot;I&#039;m going to pretend that I never had this conversation with you and ignore you throughout the whole semester. Now Get Lost.&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve got to be kidding me. . .&quot; he throws me a darkened expression which directly causes my fists to clench harder. &quot;So you&#039;re staying here for the whole semester?&quot; he echoes, making a low guttural sound of hostility in his throat.<br /> I glare at him sharply as he approaches me slowly, his 6&#039;2 towering my 5&#039;9 frame. He&#039;s so tall that I&#039;m having to lift my head a couple of times just to see his face.<br /> Lividness surges within since all I want to do is punch him in the face for wearing that arrogant expression of his.<br /> He&#039;s standing so close to me that I can practically feel his breath fanning my nose. I can&#039;t think straight due to the close proximity. I&#039;ll do anything to be anywhere else but here.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave her alone Dean?&quot; I never thought I&#039;d be happy to hear that voice until now. Ladies and gentlemen, Anthony coming to the rescue.<br /> &quot;Dude, this is between me and her.&quot; Dean indicates, averting his gaze towards Anthony&#039;s direction.<br /> &quot;Come on Dean, she&#039;s been through a lot! Just give her some space.&quot; Anthony tells him as he throws me a pitiful look.<br /> Throughout the day, I&#039;ve had many students throw me, their pitiful looks. I&#039;m so sick of people always feeling sorry for me, I can defend and take care of myself. I know Anthony means well, but this is my battle to fight, not his.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m back in town Dean and there&#039;s nothing you can do about it. And if you have a problem with that, then write it on a piece of paper and stick it up your hip.&quot; I say vehemently.<br /> After studying him, I notice his eyes give away a flicker of anger as he says. &quot;You must be crazy to think that this conversation&#039;s close to being over.&quot; I watch him take his retreat before he marches towards the football field.<br /> &quot;Emery, are you okay?&quot; Anthony inquires after a few minutes of heavy silence.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m fine!&quot; I respond hastily, regaining my casual posture.<br /> &quot;Emery, you know I can always tell when you&#039;re lying to me.&quot; he adds, taking a few steps towards me and closes the gap between us.<br /> I remain still, glancing around uneasily. I guess people forgot to re-evaluate their definition of personal space today. &quot;Seriously I&#039;m fine, now if you&#039;ll excuse me I need to go home.&quot; I say, taking a few steps backwards but before I can turn my shoulder, his hand immediatly catches my arm with his fingers wrapping around my elbow.<br /> &quot;Wait Emery, I. . .&quot;<br /> &quot;Babe, I&#039;ve been looking everywhere for you.&quot; Not this again, I don&#039;t think I can handle anymore of the drama. All I want to do is go home, eat one of my dad&#039;s yummy homemade lasagna and go to sleep.<br /> Walking towards our direction, I watch Stacey as she immediately swoons over Anthony, sending me a death glare. I seem to be getting a lot of those lately.<br /> &quot;Is she bothering you?&quot; I look up surprised at what she&#039;s just said. The nerve of her. Never before have I met such an ill conceited bad girl. She&#039;s talking to him about me as if I don&#039;t even exist .<br /> &quot;You know what Stacey? Your mouth looks better when it&#039;s closed.&quot; I snap bitterly, sending her a death glare. I can&#039;t even believe that we used to be best friends.<br /> &quot;What did you just say to me?&quot; she gasps, taking a few steps forward.<br /> &quot;Would you calm down Stacey? I was just talking to her, she wasn&#039;t bothering me.&quot; Anthony comes between Stacey and I, restricting her movements towards me.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you just do everyone a huge favor and go back to Boston. Run like the huge chicken that you&#039;ve always been.&quot;<br /> &quot;Keep talking, one day you&#039;ll end up saying something intelligent.&quot; I turn around and head straight to my car without bothering to give the couple a second glance. I exhale deeply once I&#039;m inside the vehicle. What was I thinking, convincing myself that coming back here was such a good idea? I should have known better!<br /> The weekend passes by faster than I expected, and as usual, Monday quickly makes it&#039;s debut again. I seriously hate waking up very early to go to school everyday, it&#039;s so aggravating.<br /> After grabbing my bag from the bed, I check my wristwatch.<br /> I only have twenty minutes left to get to school which means I may not have enough time to eat breakfast. I seriously need to practice getting up very early in the mornings. I stagger my way down two flights of stairs to the kitchen and hurriedly retrieve a snack from the cabinet. Knowing dad&#039;s usually sleeping aroud this time in the morning, I don&#039;t bother to greet him.<br /> Jamming to the music on my iPod, I walk towards the garage where both my Mercedes-Benz and my dad&#039;s black colored Range Rover are stationed. After clicking the unlock button on my car key, I slide into the vehicle before abruptly tossing my bag onto the passenger seat.<br /> The ride from my house to school isn&#039;t really long. Sure, it consists of a twenty minutes walk but it&#039;s only an eight minutes car drive. The car slows and smoothly comes to halt once I&#039;m in the parking lot. After hearing the school bell ring from inside my vehicle, I frantically unbuckle my seatbelt and prepare to leave the car but I instantly freeze indoors once I realize what I&#039;m seeing from a distance.<br /> In another black vehicle are two teenagers, who are aggressively making out. I pull a disgusting expression at the scene before me.<br /> &quot;They really need to get a room.&quot; I say to myself. The brunette girl is straddled on top of the guy who -<br /> Wait a minute.<br /> I know him.<br /> It seems that the mystery guy appears to be none other than Dean Darnell.<br /> My face morphs into pure disgust. Not wanting to see anymore of this very disturbing scene, I open the door to my car and slam it shut with all the strength in me.<br /> You really shouldn&#039;t have slammed the door so hard.<br /> That&#039;s all I manage to register in my mind because after pulling that stunt, they both apprehend that they have company and rapidly pull away from each other. I gulp and stand statue-still in the parking lot once they&#039;ve now averted their attention to me. Dean&#039;s eyebrows quirk in an angry fashion and his eyes flame in fire once he acknowledge&#039;s my presence. I grimace towards his direction as well.<br /> Picking up all the courage that&#039;s left in me, I slowly turn around and speedily walk towards the school&#039;s building entrance with one thought in mind.<br /> I guess he really hasn&#039;t changed a single bit.<br /> The day hasn&#039;t turned out to be a nightmare as I thought compared to Friday.<br /> If that were only the case.<br /> Just as I&#039;m heading towards my locker and prepare for the second period, a pair of strong hands enclose my arm and pull me straight into the janitor&#039;s closet.<br /> Before I know what&#039;s happening, my whole body is pinned against the walls of the room. Expecting it to be a kidnapper, I silently pray to the heavens for them to help me escape this terror.<br /> Today&#039;s the day that you&#039;re going to get kidnapped.<br /> My expectation&#039;s short lived as I witness before me, the face of the creature that I despise the most in this planet.<br /> &quot;We need to talk!&quot;<br /> Dean&#039;s face is inches from mine and for the first time I can see just how pissed and angry he is.<br /> &quot;There&#039;s absolutely nothing for us to talk about.&quot; I reply vehemently as I push myself away from him and detach my arm from his tight grip.<br /> &quot;I think we do,&quot; his voice is rough. &quot;You can&#039;t tell anyone of what you saw today in the parking lot.&quot;<br /> &quot;Of you engaged in some lip-lock with whatever her name may be. . . now why would I even bother?&quot;<br /> His glare is boring holes through my skull. &quot;Just for once, do as you&#039;re told and stop pretending like it didn&#039;t affect you.&quot;<br /> I blink, unable to digest the words that just came out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;What is wrong with you?&quot; I holler as I shove my hands into his chest. &quot;Why would it even affect me? You&#039;re such a conceited prick. . .you need a doze of reality.&quot;<br /> &quot;This,&quot; I gesture at the open space between us. &quot;What we used to have was a big mistake. I don&#039;t have any feelings for you anymore and as far as I&#039;m concerned, you&#039;re dead to me so there&#039;s no reason for me to be jealous.&quot;<br /> It&#039;s been building to this, all the unresolved tension and frustration has been building to this very moment. I am not prepared for the outcome.<br /> It seems like an hour but a few seconds pass before he speaks. &quot;I can tell you&#039;ve still not managed to move on from the past.&quot; His voice is cold and my heart lodges into my throat.<br /> His words pierce my heart but I manage to look away as I try to regulate my tense breathing.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t know how I&#039;m feeling so I suggest that you stop talking right now.&quot; I can feel the tears welling up behind my eyes as I glare at him. He&#039;s breaking our silent deal to never mention the unspoken.<br /> I won&#039;t cry. . .I won&#039;t give him that sort of satisfaction.<br /> &quot;You know I&#039;m right.&quot; He moves to block my path when I start for the janitor&#039;s room. &quot;Stop pretending like you&#039;re over it when we both know that you&#039;re not.&quot; It&#039;s too much, it&#039;s all just too much. I tilt my head to face him but I know that it&#039;s a very big mistake because as soon as my eyes are locked with his, everything around me fades away. His cold expression shatters me and there&#039;s nothing I can do to stop it.<br /> &quot;Look Dean, I could care less if you&#039;re out sleeping around with different girls.&quot; I declare while taking a few steps backwards.<br /> &quot;This conversation was simply unnecessary and a complete waste of my time. 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Her face has a mixed expression of frown and worry.<br /> &quot;Are you sure you&#039;re ready to go back to San Francisco?&quot;<br /> I put down the dress I was holding as I found myself laughing at her question.<br /> &quot;Of course! Why shouldn&#039;t I be ready?&quot;<br /> She shrugged, walking towards the bed and slumped herself next to me. &quot;I think you should ask yourself that question and not me.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, I don&#039;t have to ask myself that question because I know that I&#039;m ready! It&#039;s been almost four years since I left my hometown and I really missed the things I was doing then.&quot;<br /> &quot;Okay, as you say so.&quot; She gives me a shrug for the second time. &quot;Are you now going to stay there for good?&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know. Maybe yes, maybe no. But honestly, I haven&#039;t thought about it yet. I just want to see my daughter and surprise her on her birthday.&quot;<br /> &quot;How about seeing your husband again? Are you ready for that?&quot;<br /> &quot;Ex-husband! He&#039;s no longer my husband, Jack, remember?&quot;<br /> &quot;Alright, but what if you meet him again at the party? You know, it&#039;s impossible for you not to see him again. After all, he&#039;s still Cali&#039;s father.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. And so - if he&#039;s there? I can&#039;t stop him from seeing his daughter, besides, everyone expects him to attend the party. Of course, some of them are just to gossip about our lives.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hmm ... so you mean to say you&#039;re ready to face him again after four years of hiding from him?&quot;<br /> &quot;Excuse me! I&#039;m not hiding from him, I didn&#039;t and I will not. Why would I do that? And as for your question, of course, I&#039;m ready. I completely forgot what happened. It&#039;s all in the past. I am now Samantha Soriano version 2.0!&quot; I said flipping my hair over my shoulder. You know, to show her how confident I am with my answer.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re saying you have already moved on, huh?&quot; She asked after a while. I know how much she&#039;s trying to suppress her laughter.<br /> I sighed.<br /> &quot;Jack, how many times do I have to answer that question? I&#039;ve already moved on and whatever has happened in the past, it will remain buried like all the stupid feelings I felt for him four years ago. I&#039;m completely healed, especially now that I have David. I love him and I&#039;m happy with him.&quot;<br /> David is my boyfriend. And If you&#039;re asking if my daughter approved him as my boyfriend ... the answer is yes and we&#039;ve been together for six months.<br /> &quot;Oh ... alright, you&#039;re completely healed.&quot; She left me hanging on those words and busied herself checking her new polished nails.<br /> &quot;Hep! You don&#039;t have to explain. Just let me continue, okay? What I was saying earlier was that you should take David with you to San Francisco. Why? Well, it&#039;s not just to introduce him to everyone, but to show your ex-husband what kind of precious gem he has thrown 4 years ago. He chose to be with that woman who knows nothing but shows off on a catwalk wearing only two pieces of her - I mean, cloth!&quot;<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t blame her, she&#039;s a model.&quot; I chuckled.<br /> &quot;I know she&#039;s a lingerie model, but you don&#039;t get my point, do you? You and Luke had been married for 4 years, you had a five-year-old daughter but what got me confused is that he never learned to love you? Goodness!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch! Do you really have to slap me again with those words?&quot; I pretended to be hurt. I couldn&#039;t help it. I don&#039;t even know why those words still give a slight sting in my spine.<br /> &quot;Why? Isn&#039;t it true? Jeez! If only it were David, I think he learned to love you in those 4 years of being together!&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, if only he was David, but he&#039;s not him. He&#039;s Luke Marcuz Williams.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s be serious, Sam. What if suddenly everything changes when you come back?&quot;<br /> This made me frown. &quot;What do you mean?&quot;<br /> &quot;What if when you see him again you&#039;ll realize that you still love him? That nothing has changed and that you are still in love with him even after four years?&quot;<br /> My mouth suspended in mid-air. I admit I was kinda shocked by her question.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not going to happen.&quot; I smiled, shaking my head.<br /> &quot;How can you be sure of that?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just know, &quot; I said with a shrug.<br /> &quot;Well, let&#039;s see.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s true, Jack, believe me. Because Luke and I...&quot; (I smiled bitterly) &quot; ... we just met, but we weren&#039;t really destined to be together. See? Fate had just played on us.&quot; I blinked away the tears which I don&#039;t know where it came from.<br /> &quot;Ohh...&quot; she held my hand, giving me a sad smile. &quot;You&#039;re right, you&#039;re not meant to be together. It&#039;s enough that you became fool and stupid over him in your youth days. But anyway, at least that&#039;s stupidity gave you the most precious gift you&#039;ve ever received.&quot;<br /> I dropped my back to the bed when Jack finally left my room. She&#039;s right. The biggest mistake I made also gave me a precious and memorable gift in my life ... becoming a mother. It was a mistake that I will forever regret doing but would be grateful for at the same time.<br /> Staring blankly at the ceiling, a sad smile formed my lips as the part of that happy and painful memories crossed my mind again.<br /> Four years ago ... a 17-year-old Samantha ...<br /> &quot;Ouch!&quot;<br /> I screamed, caressing my forehead. Then a crumpled paper landed in front of me. I don&#039;t have to ask who did that stupid thing as there is only one person who always does such a thing to annoy me. My older brother, Dale.<br /> Frowning, I slowly turned my chair only to see him lying on my bed, grinning with his legs crossed against each other.<br /> &quot;Dale! What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> &quot;Shhh ... hey, sis, why do you always forget that this is also my house?&quot; He changed his position. He faced me, resting his head on the palm of his hand while his elbow supported its weight.<br /> &quot;Dale Sebastian Soriano! Don&#039;t you know how to respect someone&#039;s privacy? You&#039;re so annoying!&quot;<br /> But he just laughed even more.<br /> My chest goes up and down but I remained seated. I&#039;m really trying to calm my nerves not to kill my own brother. How I wish sometimes for the ground to open up and swallow him. I don&#039;t care if it includes my bed, I&#039;ll just ask Dad to buy me a new one.<br /> &quot;Samantha, Samantha, Samantha. Tsk.tsk.tsk ... when are you going to wake up and stop dreaming about my best friend? Oh, no, I forgot you&#039;re awake. Stop daydreaming about Luke, because let me tell you, he already has a girlfriend. And even if he doesn&#039;t have one, he will certainly never notice you.&quot;<br /> &#039;Ouch.&#039; My heart screams inside.<br /> &quot;He will never look at you. Tss! He doesn&#039;t even like you, I mean, you&#039;re not his type.&quot;<br /> Is he really my brother or have I just been adopted? He&#039;s a straightforward person and sometimes I couldn&#039;t help but hurt with his harsh words.<br /> &quot;You really know how to throw harsh words, are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s true, Sam. You&#039;re no match compared to all the girls who flaunt their bodies every day in front of him. Look at yourself, you don&#039;t even know how to use makeup.&quot;<br /> &quot;You know what, I started getting confused if we are really siblings! You don&#039;t love me and I feel it!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tss! Stop the drama, Samantha, it doesn&#039;t suit you.&quot;<br /> I just blinked repeatedly. The nerve.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just concern about you, don&#039;t you get it? You&#039;ll never want to be his girlfriend if you just know him.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you know about love? I&#039;m warning you, Samantha, stop your illusions about Luke. He already has a girlfriend.&quot;<br /> I just rolled my eyes. The word came from him, Luke has a girlfriend - yes, a girlfriend, meaning a girlfriend only. And since they are not yet married, I still have the chance to make him look at me and of course, to love me. Yay!<br /> Visiting my brother at the University is not my first time doing it. I&#039;ve done this many times in the past eight months since I knew that his best friend had returned to San Francisco to continue his studies. But I must admit that this is the first time I come here &#039;ALONE&#039;, as my best friend&#039;s rope of patience towards my brother has already reached its limit. Well ... I guess you already know the reason.<br /> Wearing my new mini skirt or should I say - the shortest I&#039;ve ever had - skirt, I smiled at all the girls who actually presume to be my sister-in-law in the future.<br /> &quot;Hi, Sam.&quot; They greet me in unison.<br /> &quot;Hello.&quot; I greet back smiling.<br /> Well, Dale and Luke are both famous in this school, not only because they both have looks and appeal, but also because they were both heirs to the largest advertising and real estate company in the country.<br /> I kept walking until my feet reached the best spot where I could see my king playing. I&#039;m sure they haven&#039;t noticed me yet. Well, it&#039;s a big favor on my part, since I was able to watch and stare the way Luke&#039;s muscles flex every time he moves.<br /> So the game started. I just rolled my eyes when the annoying creatures - I mean, girls behind me started screaming the names of their favorite players.<br /> But my heart jumped out of my chest when our eyes met. I smiled sweetly at him, but I only got a blank stare before he ran to the other side of the court.<br /> &#039;Hmm ... it&#039;s okay. I know you&#039;ll be mine soon.&#039; A desperate smile formed on my lips.<br /> &quot;What - &quot; It&#039;s too late for me to avoid the flying round object as it already hits me on the shoulder. And because of its strong impact, I fall from my seat. &quot;Ouch!&quot; I screamed because of the unexpected pain.<br /> &quot;Oh, God! Are you okay? I&#039;m sorry, I didn&#039;t catch the ball before it went in your direction.&quot; A new face from the team asked me while helping me to stand up.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay, I&#039;m fine.&quot; I tried to smile after seeing Luke standing behind him.<br /> &quot;Tss! This is a college university, but what is a spoiled brat high school student doing here?&quot; Luke sneered and although it pinched my heart, I still managed to smile - charmingly.<br /> &quot;Hi, Luke.&quot;<br /> He stared at me and I didn&#039;t miss the way he clenched his jaws after seeing my skirt. His expression became darker, but I &#039;misinterpret it in some naughty idea&#039;.<br /> I hold my breath and held my chin up. This is it, he finally noticed my outfit.<br /> I was just pulled back to earth when he started walking away after throwing me a hard glare.<br /> &quot;W-Wait!&quot; I can still feel the pain on my butt but I have to run after him. I don&#039;t want to miss this opportunity as it only happens in a blue moon. &quot;Luke!&quot; I grabbed his arm which made him stop and look at me.<br /> I swear my heart stopped beating the moment he turned around. His cheeks were red and so were his lips. Oh, gosh! He looks so handsome.<br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - &quot;<br /> &quot;What do you want, Ms. Soriano?&quot;<br /> Oh, yeah ... the second time he called me Miss Soriano.<br /> &quot;Why are you calling me by my last name? I told you to call me Sam, besides, you&#039;re my brother&#039;s best friend, aren&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> He scoffed, removing his arm from my grip. &quot;Right. Your brother and I are best friends and not us. We are not even close.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, but we can at least be friends, you know.&quot; I shrugged awkwardly, trying to keep up his pace.<br /> &quot;Look, Miss Soriano, I&#039;m busy and I don&#039;t have time for this childish conversation.&quot;<br /> &quot;Childish - no, it&#039;s not! I mean it. We can be friends.&quot; I know some of his teammates are looking at us right now with different expressions on their faces, but the thing is - &#039;I don&#039;t care.&#039;<br /> He instantly stopped walking. And I take that as an opportunity to tell him what I feel, where honestly, I&#039;ve already forgotten how many times I&#039;ve confessed it to him.<br /> &quot;I like you, Luke Marcuz. No, I think I&#039;m falling in love with you.&quot; I smiled even though I already knew what his next words will be.<br /> We heard some cheerings from the other students and his expression darkened as he formed his fists into a hardball. It&#039;s okay - I know he wouldn&#039;t hit me.<br /> &quot;You know what, why don&#039;t you just go home and do your homework instead of bothering me? You&#039;re too young for this kind of thing, don&#039;t you know that? And forgodsake, how many times do I have to tell you that I don&#039;t like you!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch.&quot; My right hand automatically lifted into my left chest. &quot;But I said I like you, what will you do about it?&quot;<br /> &#039;Who says I can&#039;t be an actress?&#039;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re just wasting your effort, Samantha. Wearing heavy makeup, fitted shirt, short skirt and 4-inch heels is only for those desperate women!&quot;<br /> Maybe if we&#039;re just in a different situation, I would have jumped 10 times and roll on the ground as he mentioned my name ... but his words cuts not only my heart but also my ego.<br /> &quot;I already have a girlfriend and I love her.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know, but just like what you said, she&#039;s only your girlfriend and not your wife. So that means I still have a chance to prove myself to you.&quot; I shrugged.<br /> I don&#039;t know where I got the strength to spill those words, but I have to make him understand what I feel. I noticed the fire registering in his eyes, showing a silent warning as he took a step closer to me.<br /> &quot;Listen kid and bear this in your mind!&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re too young and naive to understand the things around you. And do you think I&#039;m oblivious of what you&#039;re doing?&quot; He scoffed. &quot;No, I&#039;m not, so better stop this childish act of yours and stop bothering me. I love my girlfriend and I would never, never choose you over her.&quot;<br /> And with one last glare, he left me speechless and open-mouthed in the middle. <br /> <br /> At our favourite fast-food restaurant 7 years ago ...<br /> &quot;What the heck! Are you insane, Samantha?&quot; That was Jack&#039;s first reaction when I told her about my plan of seducing Luke to the next level.<br /> &quot;Well, I have no choice, Jack.&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you talking about you have no choice? You have all the choices in the world to stop your craziness over Luke Williams, otherwise, you will end up miserably!&quot;<br /> &quot;Miserably? No, Jack, because miserably is what will happen to me if I just let him marry that woman after his graduation!&quot;<br /> Queen Of The Night resto-bar, 9:30 pm.<br /> The roaring music filled my ears the moment I entered the exclusive night bar.<br /> I waited for almost half an hour before the man I was waiting for finally entered the club. I immediately called the bartender&#039;s attention and pointed to Luke&#039;s direction. He recognized him instantly the moment I showed Luke&#039;s photo. He hesitated at first, asked me again some random questions and because of that, I pulled the last $5000 out of my bag, and that&#039;s what made him shut his mouth.<br /> He nodded and motioned for me to hide while he&#039;s doing the rest of the job.<br /> Honestly, I have a lot of plans, way better than this. But after listening to his conversation with my brother, I don&#039;t know what happened to me. Suddenly I became frustrated and desperate to make him mine, although I know that with this plan I will not only be able to stop their wedding but also to destroy their relationship.<br /> But that&#039;s what I wanted and here I am now. Besides, backing out isn&#039;t in my vocabulary. I have already paid the prick of a bartender all my pennies, so I have no choice but to proceed with the plan. The operation &#039;stops Luke Williams wedding and make him fall in love with me&#039; plan&#039;.<br /> My eyes widened like saucers the moment I saw Dale walking behind Luke as they entered the club. I couldn&#039;t help cursing because I didn&#039;t know whether to continue doing it or I&#039;ll be back next time.<br /> &#039;Whew! You have to think of a better solution for this, Samantha!&#039;<br /> Until finally a brilliant idea came to my mind. I immediately ran to the ladies&#039; room and entered one of the cubicles.<br /> &quot;Why on earth would I do that?&quot; I can imagine the deep frown painted on Jack&#039;s forehead when she answered my call.<br /> I tried to ask her a favor to call my brother and pick me up from Janet&#039;s house, one of our classmates as the wheel on the back of my car flattened out, so I had to send it to the nearest mechanical shop.<br /> &quot;Please, Jack?&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you doing at Janet&#039;s house at this very late hour? And seriously, you&#039;re really asking me a favor to call your narcissistic brother? Huh! Why don&#039;t you just call him and tell him to pick you up?&quot;<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t!&quot; I bit my lip. &#039;Jeez, why did I say that?&#039;<br /> &quot;What? What do you mean you can&#039;t?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - I - I can&#039;t reach his phone. I tried to call him but he&#039;s out of range.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s what happened before I ended up in a room with Luke&#039;s sleeping figure after almost two hours of waiting.<br /> But the moment I got out of the washroom, my vision became blurry and I don&#039;t know why I suddenly felt dizzy. I don&#039;t remember ordering heavy drinks, &#039;cause I only asked the prick bartender to give me just a ladies drink. And as far as I remember, I only have two &#039;shots&#039; if what they may call it.<br /> &quot;What the heck is going on with me?&quot; I asked myself confused.<br /> Massaging my temple, I took a deep breath and tried to walk towards the bed. The room is a bit dark and the only light source comes from the small table lamp near the bed, which is enough for me to see how drunk Luke is.<br /> I sit on the edge of the bed. Greek God&#039;s body flaunts freely in front of me and God knows how much I really wanted to touch every part of his body. And despite the heaviness of my eyelids, I tried to lift my hand and bring it to his hair.<br /> I don&#039;t know but the tears started to blur my vision. I must be 17 but I know that I feel for him. I love him.<br /> &#039;You know what, I always wonder what happens if I was born at your same, would you ever notice me? Or what if I&#039;m Dale and I happen to be your best friend, would you ever feel the same for me? Would you ever return my feelings, this love I have for you?&#039;<br /> I&#039;m not sure if this is my first and ever last chance to do this. Besides, I don&#039;t even know what will happen tomorrow, so before the drowsiness takes over me, I found myself cupping his face and pecking him passionately.<br /> How I pray this isn&#039;t just a dream, that we could stay like this forever and that I never wake up, so I could always be with him and his always next to me. He&#039;s mine and I am his. It&#039;s only in my dreams that I don&#039;t have to play a smart girl in front of him. I don&#039;t have to go to his university every time I wanted to see him, as he would be the one to make an effort to see me.<br /> &quot;Baby girl.&quot;<br /> I tried again to open my eyes despite the heaviness that I felt with my eyelids only to see the smile on his lips. I was about to return that smile but I was a little bit late to do it. He captured my lips in a hard and possessive peck while his hands were doing its job, wandering all over my body.<br /> I was still busy analyzing my feelings when he positioned himself between my legs and ...<br /> &quot;Oh, God!&quot;<br /> I gasped loudly as I felt the unexpected pain that surged down my core. Honestly, I didn&#039;t expect my first time to be this painful and that I hadn&#039;t even noticed that my nails were digging his shoulders. He&#039;s just too busy moving on top of me not to realize it.<br /> Until the pain finally subsides and turns it into another burning sensation that builds up inside me, drowning my mind in the pool of lust and that&#039;s it - my whole body shuddered beneath him.<br /> After reaching his peak, he dropped his body next to me. And much to my surprise, he pulled me even closer to him, wrapping my small frame with his toned and strong arm while the other served as my pillow.<br /> &quot;I love you, &quot; I whispered, my face was on his neck.<br /> &quot;I love you, baby girl.&quot;<br /> I heard it. I heard those words before losing consciousness and falling asleep.<br /> After washing my face and drying it with a clean towel, I started putting on my clothes from yesterday. I have to hurry as I want to ask the prick bartender of what he put in my drinks last night.<br /> Taking my steps out of the bathroom, my mind was focused on my goal of talking to the bartender and I didn&#039;t waste any second looking at the bed. I took my bag and was about to open the door when suddenly a loud voice roared through the four corners of the room.<br /> &quot;Where are you going?&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do, Samantha?&quot;<br /> I flinched when he held my arms tightly. His voice laced with anger and so his eyes, that if that kind of look could ever kill, I&#039;m sure I&#039;m already lying six feet under the ground.<br /> &quot;answer me!&quot;<br /> &quot;Huh? I - I didn&#039;t do anything - &quot; but he cut me off.<br /> &quot;Liar! You spiked my drinks last night, didn&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> &quot;I - &quot; Holy God, what am I going to say? &quot;I&#039;m sorry, &quot; I uttered, lowering my head. I couldn&#039;t bear to look him in the eye. They were like a fire that slowly burns my soul.<br /> &quot;Sorry? You&#039;re sorry?&quot;<br /> &quot;Aww ... y-you&#039;re hurting me.&quot; I tried to remove his hands but he only tightened his grip. My tears were now forming around my eyes not because I&#039;m scared but because of the guilt that is eating me inside. &quot;I - I just wanted to take pictures of you but I wasn&#039;t intending to have intercourse with you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Really?&quot; He asked, clenching his jaws.<br /> &quot;Believe me, Luke, this is not included in my plan and I didn&#039;t intend - &quot;<br /> &quot;your excuses! Why am I supposed to believe you?&quot; and he began to launch curses and offensive words that almost made me cry.<br /> &quot;You know what? You&#039;ve completely lost my respect for you! I thought you&#039;re different, but no, I was wrong!&quot;<br /> &quot;I didn&#039;t do anything. I told you I felt dizzy and fell asleep last night. I&#039;m sorry. Honestly, I thought it was a dream - &quot;<br /> &quot;A dream? Really, huh? Was it a dream that you enjoyed so much?&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just stating the truth. I have no plans to ruin you, I - I just want to be with you because I love you and that&#039;s all.&quot;<br /> &quot;Samantha Soriano, the mere fact that you planed all this means you have every intention of ruining me! What is it for? You want me to notice you? I don&#039;t like you and how many times do I have to shout it in front of you just to make you understand that I don&#039;t like you?&quot;<br /> He paused for a few seconds.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t love you and do you think that after everything you did last night, I will still be able to love you?&quot;<br /> I suddenly lost for words. I was just standing in front of him, motionless.		Shep002		55	https://facebook.com/100093452425291	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine.&quot; <br /> One slap wasn&#039;t enough for her, she raised her hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air.<br /> &quot;Are you challenging me woman. You think I can&#039;t destroy your life?&quot; <br /> &quot;If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain&#039;t afraid of any challenge.&quot; <br /> ————————<br /> Kayla<br /> <br /> Around 7:45pm, I heard the banging of the door followed by Claire&#039;s voice. That girl knows how to give me headache. She could not wait for the next day. I lazily made my way to the door. I was attacked by her glares. &quot;Why the hard face? You look ugly&quot;<br /> <br /> She walked passed me brushing my shoulder. She choose not to answer me. Great. &quot;You did well&quot; She exclaimed throwing her bag on couch. I took the other seat. &quot;About what?&quot; I played ignorance.<br /> <br /> &quot;You know it better than anyone. You were supposed to call me since afternoon but decided to ditch me and choose to call me this night. You did absolutely well&quot; She remarked passing me a death glare.<br /> <br /> &quot;No offence I was busy unfolding my things. I just arrived Newyork a few hours ago. What matters is you&#039;re here now right?&quot; I flunged my hands in the air.<br /> <br /> Her eyes squinted on me. Before I could have a control of what was happening, she dropped her weight onto my body. &quot;I missed you girl!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Get off me! I can&#039;t breathe properly&quot; I exclaimed detaching her body from mine and also catching my breath.<br /> <br /> &quot;God. Do you want to kill me?&quot;<br /> <br /> She rolled her eyes in return. &quot;Aren&#039;t you happy that we&#039;re seeing each other after a long time? I see you don&#039;t care about me anymore&quot; She fake hurt. I burst into a fit of laughter.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look at your face. You look like an old woman&quot; I said amidst laughter.<br /> <br /> &quot;Whatever. I still look beautiful in Tyler&#039;s eyes&quot; Talking of Tyler, I have completely forgotten about him. Claire and Tyler have been together for more than five years. I remember the day Tyler approach Claire. She was on top of the moon. As she secretly has a crush on him. Tyler was our senior in University. He&#039;s not the popular type but has the aura of being attractive to people. And Claire got to be the lucky girl.<br /> <br /> &quot;How&#039;s Tyler doing?&quot; I asked wanting to start a different conversation.<br /> <br /> &quot;Like you care to know&quot; She mumbled enough for me to hear. &quot;Ofcourse I care to know. After all he&#039;s your fiancee&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;He hasn&#039;t proposed&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But he&#039;s going to. And that will be soon. I&#039;m tired of seeing you guys single. You guys are head over heels for each other. I don&#039;t see why you&#039;re wasting time&quot; Claire didn&#039;t say anything only spare me a glance and turn her face elsewhere.<br /> <br /> My brows creased in question. It&#039;s unlike her to behave that way. I know that whenever I mention Tyler, her face becomes red with blushing. I shifted to the couch beside her. &quot;Is there something wrong? Between you and Tyler?&quot; I asked placing my hand on her shoulder.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing is going on. We&#039;re okay&quot; She offered out a smile which didn&#039;t reach her eyes. This shows something is definitely wrong.<br /> <br /> &quot;You know that you&#039;re a terrible liar right? I could see right through your expression that something is definitely wrong. So before I lose my s**t and go meet Tyler right this night, better start talking&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I told you it&#039;s-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Spill!&quot; I exclaimed more like commanded. She heaved out a sigh.<br /> <br /> &quot;So lately, Tyler and I were having some argument&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay...?&quot; I trailed off knowing that wouldn&#039;t be the end of the story.<br /> <br /> &quot;The main problem is from me. I know Tyler loves me and is patient with me knowing how stubborn I am. But, I don&#039;t think I&#039;m ready for marriage now&quot; For a moment, I stared at the woman in front of me as if she has grown two heads.<br /> <br /> &quot;Then when will you be ready? Till after ten years? Or when Tyler couldn&#039;t take your s**t anymore&quot; I know I&#039;m supposed to support my friend. However, her reason doesn&#039;t look reasonable to be. I can see the love Tyler has for her. It&#039;s a kind of love any woman would love to have from her partner.<br /> <br /> &quot;Look Claire&quot; I adjust my sitting position turning her body towards me. &quot;I don&#039;t know where you got the stupid thinking in your head. Tyler loves you wholeheartedly. He&#039;d been in love with you since day one. And I know he&#039;s only holding himself back. You both love each other, he has a job, a decent source of income. Then what more do you want&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know all of that. I just don&#039;t feel like I&#039;m strong enough to take responsibility&quot; I didn&#039;t know when a hiss left my lips.<br /> <br /> &quot;Then you don&#039;t love him enough. If you&#039;re going to sit here and tell me you&#039;re not ready to take responsibility then you don&#039;t deserve to be with him&quot; My voice was slightly raised. I was beginning to be pissed. I don&#039;t even understand her.<br /> <br /> &quot;You won&#039;t understand because you&#039;ve never been in love to know how it feels when you&#039;re in a tight situation&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;If you&#039;ve been in my situation then you won&#039;t say all those things you&#039;ve said. This is between me and Tyler. You were not there with us. And you are not the one-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Wait... Wait.... Wait. Are you trying to insult me right now? Because of a man? Because I told you the truth? Seriously Claire&quot; I raked my fingers through my hair. Pissed is the word to describe what I was feeling at that moment.<br /> <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mean that. You got me wrong. I just-&quot; I raised my hands halting her.<br /> <br /> &quot;No I understand. I totally understand you. You don&#039;t have to explain to me. Now I should start learning how to stay out of things that doesn&#039;t concern me&quot; I don&#039;t know if it was her words or my own actions. Yet, I wouldn&#039;t lie about the fact that I was hurt<br /> <br /> &quot;Look Kayla, I&#039;m sorry. I kn-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Excuse me. I need to get some fresh air. Because I don&#039;t understand what just happened. I&#039;m hurt&quot; I didn&#039;t wait for her reply when I walked out of the house.<br /> <br /> I didn&#039;t stop walking until I found myself outside the building. &quot;Urgh... Why did I leave the house. I didn&#039;t do anything wrong&quot; I declared openly. Truth be told, I don&#039;t understand Claire. And she&#039;s right, maybe because I&#039;ve never been in love, I won&#039;t picture myself in her shoes. But, that doesn&#039;t mean she should out cast me like that.<br /> <br /> Shrugging my shoulder, I decided to take a walk around the area. I thought there wouldn&#039;t be a single soul around. I bet I&#039;m wrong. Even though the area is still quite bright. I trekked for a little while coming across a candy shop. A smile made it way out of my mouth. I patted my jeans. Thankfully, I still have some extra money with me.<br /> <br /> I was in awed when I came across different varieties of candies. There are literally too many to choose from. After much comtemplation, I choose three different flavors. We might be on an argument mode with Claire but I know it won&#039;t last long. I took out the chocolate flavor. I entered the next shop when a medium sized fan caught my eye. And the next thing I found myself paying for it. I will use it in my next video. With that thought, a smile made it way out of my lip. I hummed a slow song as I embark on my way back to the house. I was a focused on my own thinking when a white light flashed through my face. And the only thing that could shield me is the fan.<br /> <br /> I could hear my heart thumping in it&#039;s ribcage and my legs went weak which resulted results me into gripping the nearest pole in support. I can&#039;t believe I almost got hit. &quot;Hey woman, can&#039;t you see where you&#039;re going?&quot; An unfamiliar, manly voice resonates through my eardrums. I lift up my face to have a look at the person. And for a moment, I was short of words. He was dressed in a pieces of black suit, his jet black shining beard didn&#039;t go unnoticed. He had that kind of look that make you shiver. His presence held some kind of strong aura. The power of being in charge.<br /> <br /> &quot;I hope I&#039;m not talking to a deaf person&quot; His husky yet sharp voice snapped me out of my trance. I immediately felt embarrassed for gawking at him. I pushed my body off the ground. &quot;Um.. Sir&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;FUk!&quot; He seethe bending to his car. My brow knit in confusion. I know I&#039;m at fault for not focusing my attention on the road. So I want to get it over with and go on my way. &quot;Sir, I&#039;m-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you woman! Why do you carry this piece of cr ap around? And now look it scraped my car. Are you blind?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; I found myself uttering out in a low voice.<br /> <br /> &quot;Now look at the damage you did to my car. How are you going to pay for the damages? Heck, you don&#039;t even look like someone who have a dime&quot; He mumbled the last statement which didn&#039;t go unheard by me. For a moment, I found myself taking a clearer look at him again. Is this man in his right state of mind. If we look at it, he was partly at fault too. If he focus his attention on the road, nothing of such will happen.<br /> <br /> &quot;Excuse me Sir, I&#039;m not fully fault here. If you had focused your attention on the road, nothing of such would happen. You nearly hit me!&quot; I exclaimed.<br /> <br /> &quot;I bet you&#039;re a shameless woman. You still have the audacity to sprout nonsense. It&#039;s my car we&#039;re talking about&quot; My legs moved on it&#039;s own accord, charging towards him. I grabbed him by the collar.<br /> <br /> &quot;I&#039;m warning you for the last time, get your filthy hand off me!&quot; He seethe through gritted teeth. Fury burned in my eyes like a lightening bolt and before I could have a control of my mindset, I connects my palms with his face.<br /> <br /> &quot;Filthy huh? You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine&quot; One slap wasn&#039;t enough, I raised my hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air.<br /> <br /> &quot;Just because I allowed you to raise your hands on me doesn&#039;t mean I will let you for the second time and talking about filthy? Yes, your hands are filthy as well as you. Before I lose my temper, I advice you to apologize before you regret the day you are born&quot;<br /> <br /> I have never been angry and at the same time insulted in my life the way I was at that moment. I felt like turning the stranger in front of me into a punching bag. How dare him call me filthy! I did promised my Dad that I won&#039;t cause any trouble in my stay in New York, but the man is making it harder for me. It&#039;s better if I just ignore him and go on my way. That should be better.<br /> <br /> I was about to leave when his next word renders me speechless. &quot;I dare you to take one more step forward&quot; His voice held some authority. For a moment I was short of words. Did I really hear him correctly?<br /> <br /> &quot;I see that you don&#039;t know who you&#039;re talking to. I can destroy your life in a snap of finger&quot; A annoyed chuckle escaped me<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s not necessary for me to know who you are. You might be the richest man in this city or even the president. You&#039;re human, so I am. I don&#039;t see any difference&quot; Something flashed in his eyes. Surprise. If he thinks I&#039;m going to be afraid of him then he&#039;s clearly mistaken.<br /> <br /> I&#039;m sure he&#039;s not a simple man by his mode of dressing. The two pieces black suit isn&#039;t a common one. &quot;Look woman. I don&#039;t have forever. I have important things to do that listen to your stupidity&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh so now you&#039;re resulting to insult right. If I&#039;m stupid, then so are you. I need to make one thing clear to you. First, you were the one who tried to hit me with your car and then you want me to apologize to you because my fan mistakenly grazed your car? Isn&#039;t my life important than a stupid non living thing&quot;<br /> <br /> The next thing that follows is a fit of laughter which got me thinking maybe something is indeed wrong with the man in front of me. &quot;Important? Why would a stranger&#039;s life be important to me? I only care about my car. To give you a light punishment, I urged you to apologize because your piece of trash won&#039;t even be a tiniest bit of help to my damage&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know you but your words shows that you&#039;re not a kind hearted person. You know I can sue you for attempted murder&quot; I thought he will be taken aback by my outburst. However, he stood calm. Instead, his lips curved up. He trekked his way closer to me which led me to inch back passing him a glare.<br /> <br /> &quot;Look here woman. Whether you report to the police or file a lawsuit at the court, nothing is going to happen. No one will listen to you. In fact they will take you as a crazy person. Because they know Alexander Carlo is a well reputable man&quot; I would be lying if I say his words didn&#039;t send goosebumps to my skin. He might only be making mouth. However, when I look into the eyes of the man in front of me, it held power. His aura made me think maybe. Just maybe I was faster than my shadow<br /> <br /> And some other part of me reminded me that regardless of the status, humans are humans and it doesn&#039;t make any difference. He&#039;s only a man and I&#039;m a woman. Feeling some sense of authority in me. I shifted myself back and stare at him directly. &quot;I don&#039;t care about how reputable you are in the eyes of people. To me you&#039;re nothing but an arrogant and careless stranger&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;It seems I didn&#039;t scare you enough to come back to your senses. I might have to remind you again. Alexander Carlo isn&#039;t a forgiving type. I could allow you to walk away but believe me when I say I can destroy your life in a snap of a finger&quot; His body didn&#039;t move an inch from where he was standing only his mouth that is doing the movement.<br /> <br /> I reciprocated his action instead folding my arms across my chest. Up till now , no soul could be seen around the surrounding area. &quot;I might have to remind you too Mr Alexander or whoever you call yourself. I&#039;m not a forgiving type too. When I&#039;m wronged, I make sure that person takes a taste of his or her own medicine and I think I&#039;ve done part of it. You know....&quot; I trailed off my eyes going to his chin.<br /> <br /> &quot;The slap&quot; I let out slowly. His eyes suddenly burned with fury. In a swift motion, I found my body being hurled around a wall. &quot;You have the audacity to lay your hands on my face. Something no one will dare to do. I bet you don&#039;t know what you&#039;re getting yourself into&quot; He seethe his eyes a shade of pure a anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why? Does it hurt your ego? I will be delighted if it did. I&#039;m wronged here and the least you could do it apologize for your actions. I don&#039;t plan on letting you get away with it&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you challenging me woman. You think I can&#039;t destroy your life?&quot; A small smile spread across his face.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain&#039;t afraid of any challenge&quot; We both stared into each other&#039;s eyes with anger burning in them.<br /> <br /> A hiss left my mouth as I pulled my door open. I was burning with rage. I can&#039;t believe a stranger insulted me. He has the nerve to call me a shameless woman. What on earth. &quot;Hey you&#039;re....&quot; Claire trained off when I pass her a deathly look.<br /> <br /> She shouldn&#039;t forget we&#039;re still in a bad terms with each other. &quot;My bad. You look scary&quot; She ushered laughing at her unfunny joke.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why in the world did I not give him another good slap!&quot; I seethe punching the decor pillow in frustration.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wait... What happened? Why are you talking about slapping someone?&quot; Claire asked taking a seat beside me.<br /> <br /> &quot;He has the audacity to call me a shameless woman. Can you believe this. A total stranger. He nearly killed me!&quot; Our fight with Claire completely forgotten. I was literally hyperventilating.<br /> <br /> Claire places her hand on my shoulder. &quot;Calm down and tell me what happened?&quot;<br /> <br /> I heaved in and out a sharp breath calming my beating heart. I sure need someone to vent out my frustration. I explained everything that transpired between me and him. From the fight up to the challenge.<br /> <br /> &quot;So you mean you slapped Alexander?&quot; She asked her eyes widening a bit. Which made me raised my brows in question. &quot;As in Alexander Carlo&quot; She repeated.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yes. Is he some president? He made a mistake and I gave him a taste of his own medicine&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;OMG! Kayla you&#039;re doomed. I always advice you to be controlling your anger and now see what happened. Alexander isn&#039;t a forgiving man. And he doesn&#039;t back out of his word&quot; This time around, she made me stare at her for some seconds.<br /> <br /> &quot;What are you trying to say? You want me to stand idle and allow him to insult me?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;You don&#039;t understand Kayla. Alexander is a reputable man and among the top ten richest young bachelor in New York. Getting involved with him is like getting involved with fire. What are we going to do now&quot; She was now in standing position. My eyes followed her action. Is this woman for real?<br /> <br /> &quot;And so what?&quot; I said. Just because he&#039;s the richest man doesn&#039;t mean he&#039;d look down on people.<br /> <br /> Claire stopped pacing around the room and turned to me. &quot;You don&#039;t understand Kayla, you barely spend a day in New York and you&#039;re getting into troubles. Alexander is far powerful than you think he is. I just hope he won&#039;t do anything&quot; I found my mouth letting out a hiss. Her words are even adding fuel to my anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;He can do anything for all I care. No matter how powerful he is, he can&#039;t stop me from living my life or doing what I want. Good night. I&#039;m sleepy&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Listen Kayla, you-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;We&#039;re still on bad terms don&#039;t forget that&quot; My eyes travelled to the marble floor, where the fan I bought was splattered. Indeed the fan made me keep a history. I ignored the looks Claire was throwing me and made my way to the room. I have many things ahead of me than listen to her talking about how powerful or wealthy he is.<br /> <br /> Morning came faster than I expected. As we agreed with Mr. Julius on discussing about finding me a job. Claire was literally sulking. We barely exchanged pleasant words. She acts as if she&#039;s a relative of Alexander. Going on and on about him. We&#039;re not meeting again. Cased closed.<br /> <br /> &quot;So Kayla, I see that you have quite good grade. Since you studied business administration, I think hunting for a job won&#039;t be that hard. I have a connection with some companies. We can apply for it and see how it unfolds&quot; He explained intertwining his hands on the table. I barely touch the lemonade drink.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay Mr Julius. Thank you so much&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;My pleasure. Since you have your laptop with you we can start looking through some companies&quot; I nodded my head in answer. What I liked with the man is his sharpness. He does things directly. My phone vibrate from the desk. I almost hissed out. It won&#039;t pass Claire with her nagging self. It must be one of her new argument.<br /> <br /> However, it wasn&#039;t a message from her. It came from an unknown number. My brows squeezed in confusion. It might be a wrong message.<br /> <br /> &quot;Is everything okay?&quot; Mr Julius said bringing his attention on me.<br /> <br /> &quot;I got a job offer&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Really? Which company Is it?&quot;. I read out the message.<br /> <br /> Dear Miss Parker,<br /> I am pleased to inform you that you are invited to a job interview at Carlo industry. The interview is scheduled tomorrow by 8:00am prompt. Wishing you best of luck!<br /> <br /> From Carlo Industry Ltd.<br /> <br /> &quot;You just got lucky Kayla. No need to hunt for a job again. I can&#039;t believe you got an invite without even applying for the job&quot; His words were deaf to my ear as I got into thinking. The name Carlo looks familiar.<br /> <br /> Alexander Carlo<br /> Carlo industry		Cra0004		42	https://facebook.com/61552123302606	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Olivia stood in the rain before Carter Manor, looking at the tall, lanky man before her. He stood under the porch, his deep, dark eyes as cloudy as the night sky. His eyes gleamed with indescribable emotions as he looked at the disheveled Olivia.<br /> After a moment, he took out a bank card and a plane ticket from his pocket and threw them at her. He said coldly and ruthlessly, &quot;Leave and don&#039;t come back!&quot; With that, he turned and went into the house.<br /> Olivia watched him while shivering. She had always known that Nathan hated her! Her heart felt empty and chills ran down her spine as the rain poured down heavily. After some time, she sadly picked up her few belongings and walked away.<br /> There was a crack in the bedroom curtains on the second floor. Nathan watched the thin figure gradually disappear in the heavy rain. His fists clenched tightly at his sides, and he punched the window...<br /> Emma stood at the door with a glass of water. She wanted to come in, but she unexpectedly witnessed this scene instead. A cold, bitter expression flashed in her eyes! She resented that Nathan had given Olivia money to send her abroad. Why is he still secretly watching her from a distance in the study? Olivia is such a lowly w*nch. What&#039;s so good about her? A slightly cruel expression surfaced in Emma&#039;s eyes...<br /> Half an hour later, Olivia walked ahead in a daze on a dark, empty street while dragging her luggage. Suddenly, a motorcycle appeared in the distance and quickly approached, snatching away what little belongings Olivia had left. She fell to the ground and was dragged and rolled a few times. As a sharp pain shot through her body, her vision faded to black. Darkness completely enveloped her, and she entirely lost consciousness!<br /> Five years later, a graceful figure sat in the general manager&#039;s office at Horizon Ventures&#039; headquarters in Germany. She had delicate features, and she carefully swept her eyes over the documents in her hand as she sat at a top-notch, African redwood desk. She worked efficiently as she scanned through multiple lines of words effortlessly.<br /> A faint sandalwood fragrance lingered in the air, and a cup of coffee was beside her. She was in a limited edition haute couture suit that outlined her slender figure. It had just debuted at Paris Fashion Week.<br /> With her hair pulled into a high bun, she looked somewhat relaxed yet experienced. She had makeup on, and she looked very charming. Although beautiful, elegant, and dignified, she was also aloof and unapproachable. She wasn&#039;t one to be messed with!<br /> At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door. Olivia&#039;s assistant, Benjamin Hayes, hurriedly entered and said anxiously, &quot;Something&#039;s wrong, Ms. Olivia. Your son has run away from home again!&quot; Olivia frowned at him, sounding slightly displeased. &quot;Why are you panicking? It&#039;s not his first time running away. He&#039;ll be back soon!&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not...&quot; Benjamin stomped his foot in frustration. &quot;It&#039;s different this time. He went abroad and even took Mr. Valtor with him!&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you say?&quot; Olivia&#039;s face turned cold as she put down the documents in her hand. &quot;Where did they go?&quot;<br /> &quot;They went to Emberfall in Wirthon,&quot; Benjamin quickly replied and handed his phone to Olivia. Two dots blinked on the screen, marking Liam&#039;s current coordinates! &quot;Does he think he&#039;s invincible?&quot; Olivia had an unpleasant expression. She immediately took out her phone to call her son, William, who&#039;s usually nicknamed Liam.<br /> An automated voice quickly rang on the phone. &quot;Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable...&quot; Olivia was dumbstruck. Her eyes darkened, and she had a cloudy expression. Why did they go to Emberfall? What is that kid up to?<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Child&#039;s Blackmail<br /> Her mind whirled for a moment before she said calmly, &quot;Book a plane ticket and bring him back immediately.&quot;<br /> &quot;Understood,&quot; Benjamin answered and left.<br /> At that moment, the young Liam sat in a café across the towering, imposing Carter Group in the city of Emberfall in Wirthon. The child sat by the window, swinging his legs leisurely. A laptop was in front of him, displaying a dazzling array of code on screen. Mr. Valtor sat beside the boy and looked at him in admiration.<br /> It was rumored that Carter Group had the safest security system in the world. Ordinary hackers couldn&#039;t breach their defenses at all. But now, Liam was treating it like child&#039;s play as he silently breached each layer of defense. The boy was only a little over four years old but extraordinarily smart!<br /> &#039;Ding.&#039; At this moment, the web page showed that he had successfully breached the system. &quot;Yay, done!&quot; Liam cheered happily and clapped. Mr. Valtor leaned over. &quot;You&#039;re so fast!&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course! Mommy taught me this system. It can even breach Xenava&#039;s defenses. Although Carter Group has powerful defenses, it can&#039;t stop me!&quot; the boy said proudly. He slid off the chair, picked up his small backpack at the side, and walked away after saying, &quot;Mr. Valtor, wait for my good news. I&#039;m going to find my dad!&quot;<br /> &quot;Go for it! All the best!&quot; Mr. Valtor trusted the boy&#039;s ability and wasn&#039;t worried about him.<br /> Liam then crossed the street and entered Carter Group. Once inside, he headed to the president&#039;s private elevator, which required a fingerprint and passcode. He felt a faint anticipation as he went forward to crack the software.<br /> I&#039;ll meet Daddy soon! I wonder if Daddy will be surprised or happy to see me! Lost in thought, he successfully cracked the password. He eagerly stepped into the elevator, ascending to the top floor.<br /> Nathan had just finished three conference calls in the meeting room on the top floor and was massaging the bridge of his nose wearily. His refined brows were slightly furrowed, and he had an unpleasant expression. His devilishly handsome face looked even colder than usual.<br /> His assistant, Ethan Thompson, handed him materials for the next meeting and asked concernedly, &quot;Mr. Carter, don&#039;t you want to take a break?&quot; The company had been busy lately, and Nathan was a workaholic. When he was swamped, he worked tirelessly like a machine. As Nathan&#039;s right-hand man, Ethan was also working round the clock. He felt like he didn&#039;t even have time to catch his breath!<br /> Nathan took the documents, waved his hand, and said coldly, &quot;No need!&quot; He had meetings all day today, including two global conferences in the evening. He didn&#039;t have time to rest. Ethan was dumbstruck and could only continue working helplessly.<br /> At that moment, the conference room door opened. Nathan&#039;s secretary, Fiona Agers, came in, flustered. She reported, &quot;Mr.… Mr. Carter, there&#039;s a child outside who wants to see you. He said... he&#039;s your son.&quot; Nathan hated to be disturbed while working. He was highly displeased by how his secretary had burst in anxiously. Moreover, what she said was so absurd. Nathan&#039;s face darkened almost instantly.<br /> Ethan was also briefly stunned. He berated Fiona. &quot;Ms. Agers, what nonsense are you talking about?&quot; Mr. Carter isn&#039;t even married. How can he have a son?<br /> &quot;I... I...&quot; Fiona trembled with fear and dared not speak.<br /> However, a small figure emerged behind her, his shiny eyes looking at the people in the room.<br /> His gaze quickly locked onto Nathan, and he ran over excitedly. &quot;I found you! This is great! Daddy... we finally met!&quot; The little boy pounced on Nathan and tightly wrapped his arms around the man&#039;s legs, beaming.<br /> Nathan was dumbstruck. He gazed at the child dangling from his leg and was stunned. He didn&#039;t know how to react. Ethan&#039;s eyelids twitched, and he instinctively wanted to pull the child away. His boss wasn&#039;t fond of strangers touching him. However, his hand froze mid-air when he saw the child&#039;s face.<br /> The young child had delicate, refined features. His cheeks were soft and supple, and his dark eyes were as bright as the stars in the night sky. His dazzling, animated gaze made him look lively yet wise beyond his years. His appearance surprisingly resembled Nathan!<br /> Ethan was somewhat perplexed and astonished. &quot;Mr. Carter, this...&quot;<br /> Nathan finally snapped back to reality when he heard it. His brows furrowed, and he was utterly displeased. &quot;Why are you just standing there? Get rid of him! Make his parents come to collect him. Who brought him here? Throw him out at once!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ah... Alright!&quot; Ethan was surprised, but he came to his senses and felt like his rational self again. Mr. Carter has no interest in women. How could he have a child? I must&#039;ve been out of my mind to think this is Mr. Carter&#039;s son!<br /> Ethan moved forward quickly to pick the boy up. &quot;Boy, where&#039;s your family? You can&#039;t play here! Come on, I&#039;ll take you out of here...&quot;<br /> The child unexpectedly held on tighter to Nathan&#039;s pant leg. He shook his head and said, &quot;I&#039;m not leaving. Nathan Carter is my Daddy! It hasn&#039;t been easy to find Daddy...&quot;<br /> The boy seemed slightly aggrieved. He looked at Nathan&#039;s cold expression and spoke in a babyish voice. &quot;Daddy, my name is William Monroe. You can call me Liam. I&#039;m four years and three months old! I&#039;m your son! I did a DNA test. Take a look if you don&#039;t believe me.&quot; As he spoke, he let go and swiftly retrieved a piece of paper from his backpack before handing it over.<br /> Nathan didn&#039;t reach out to take it. He found it absurd that a child had inexplicably appeared out of nowhere and claimed to be his son!<br /> Ethan felt a shiver run down his spine. He couldn&#039;t help but think to himself. What an elaborate scam. This boy is so good at blackmail. He even provided DNA evidence. It must be fake, right? Ethan quickly glanced at the document out of suspicion. To his surprise, Nathan&#039;s information was accurate, including his blood type and age. The probability of paternity was 99.9 percent!		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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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You&#039;re sleeping with my bestie Jade?! The both of you make me sick!” Lily shouts. She could no longer keep her cool.<br /> &quot;Listen to me, Lily.&quot; Tim begs.<br /> Lily ignores him.<br /> After leaving the villa, Lily goes to a bar.<br /> &quot;Well, I only want the most expensive and most handsome man to accompany me.&quot; Lily said to the manager.<br /> ******** <br /> It is 9 p.m. on rainy day. On such a cool autumn night, Lily stands in front of the villa without an umbrella, the clothes on shoulder getting soaked by the rain. She doesn’t pay it any mind though and keeps the present under her arm carefully wrapped with her coat.<br /> Today is Lily and Tim’s first anniversary. Lily is supposed to be at her mother&#039;s house, but she secretly bought a gift to surprise Tim.<br /> As she walks to the door, her clothes get completely soaked. She takes the key from her pocket out and opens the door carefully. Without turning on the light, she stands at the porch and changes her shoes. As she takes off her shoes, she sees a pair of red high-heeled shoes on the floor.<br /> Lily is shocked, because she knows that those are clearly not her shoes; she can tell be the size.<br /> The heart feels like it is being grabbed by a pair of invisible hands. Lily puts the gift in her arms on the ground and walks slowly towards the bedroom on the second floor.<br /> The closer she gets, the clearer the conversation becomes—<br /> “Oh, Tim...”<br /> A familiar female voice penetrates her eardrum; she is enjoying herself quite a bit.<br /> “I know that is how like it,” the man replies. That is without question Tim’s voice.<br /> In the corridor outside the door, Lily feels like she is walking on the edge of a knife with every step. Even if she can&#039;t see what&#039;s going on inside, the intensity of the voices paint a vivid picture in her mind of what is happening.<br /> “Who do you like better, Lily or me,” the woman suddenly asks. This makes Lily&#039;s heart drop into her stomach.<br /> “Are you getting jealous? I am only focused on you baby. How can I even think of her when I have you?” Lily’s heart breaks into a million pieces.<br /> Lily thinks to herself, nobody believed that her husband had never touched from when they started dating into now. Tim had said that he couldn’t do it. But now, here he is making love with her best friend.<br /> Lily feels that she is a heroine in a Tennessee Williams’ play. Now that she is facing her greatest fear, she can’t bear to open the door until they finish. Lilly enters the room and see the two of them lying in the bed.<br /> What makes it all the worse is that the person Tim is with is her best friend Jade.<br /> Jade has been her best friend since high school. Lily thought to herself, how could Jade do this to me?<br /> Lily suddenly recalls that every time she goes back to her mother&#039;s house, Jade always asks about how long she will be gone, but never accompanies her. The reason is much clearer to Lily now. She feels humiliated.<br /> Obviously, the two in bed don&#039;t expect Lily, who should be at her mother&#039;s house, to be here. For a moment, Tim tries to keep calm shouts at Jade, “Get out.”<br /> Lily has never been a short-tempered person. But, this time, she can&#039;t hide the anger in her chest. She glances at the hot kettle on the table, picks it up and throws it at the strange man and woman on the bed. “The both of you make me sick!” Lily shouts.<br /> Jade brazenly responds, “Lily, you should think about it from Tim’s point of view. The two of you haven’t been intimate in over a year.” Lily realizes that Jade doesn’t feel any guilt at all.<br /> “Oh, god,” Lily sneers, “I guess I should thank you Jade for taking care of my husband then.” Lily, getting angrier and angrier, continues, “I always treated you as more than a friend and this is how you treat me in return! You couldn’t get own husband, so I guess you had to take mine!”<br /> Lily has never been so pointblank with anyone before. Tim looks at her and says, “You need to get out of here.”<br /> “Don&#039;t worry, I won’t stay here anymore than I have to,” Lily responds. Lily can’t even bear to look at them and says, “Tim, you can explain this to my parents and your parents. I am tired of always having to explain your actions.”<br /> They have been married for over a year. On their wedding night, Tim had told her that he couldn’t have a intercourse. She had thought maybe he was scared and that once they got more comfortable with each other he wouldn’t have any issues. Her mother-in-law had been asking her why they didn&#039;t have children. Lily hadn’t said anything. Her mother-in-law asked if she had any physical problems. Lily had lied to cover for Tim, but this just caused friction between her and her mother-in-law. Lily now feels that she was so stupid for doing that now.<br /> But, even as Lily threatens him, Tim doesn&#039;t show any emotion, not even a frown. In all their years together, Lily had been the one that pursued the relationship. Lily had always been very forgiving of him and she would always come back to him no matter what he did.<br /> However, enough was enough. Lily could no longer keep her cool and said,<br /> “Let&#039;s get divorced.”<br /> After leaving the villa, Lily goes out to find a taxi. She wanders around the street aimlessly until a taxi finally stops for her. She sadly realizes that she has no place to go except her home.<br /> “Miss, where do you want to go?” The driver looks at the woman in the mirror curiously.<br /> “Just drive,” Lily says to the driver.<br /> The car passes a senior business club. Lily looks at the luxury cars at the door. She, without thinking, tells the driver to stop.<br /> After paying, she goes directly into the club. She quickly finds the bar in the hall. After a cursory glance at the expensive prices on the list and she orders several bottles.<br /> The hard liquid goes down her throat and into her belly, and her eyes quickly tear up. After a few more sips, she quickly reflects on the past year, the memories making her feel what a joke it all was.<br /> Her best friend is fooling around with her husband. Lily sadly smiles, her heart is broken.<br /> She downs her glass. Then another. Then another. Soon, she doesn&#039;t know how much she has had. But, she does know that she has to pee and walks into the bathroom. After taking care of her business, she goes out and sees a row of tall men in black suits. The men look powerful and important. Now that she has some liquid courage, she casually walks up to one of the men, hooks arms with him and starts chatting with him.<br /> The manager of the restaurant comes up, pulls her away and gives her a look. Seeing that Lily is not bad looking and wearing famous brands, the manager relaxes his face.<br /> “Excuse me, miss, these are doormen. If you want to meet some big players, I can help you out.”<br /> Lily is drunk and sees a chance to get some revenge on Tim. She has already lost everything to this marriage. Why should she always have to be the bigger person if Tim and Jade were just going to betray her?<br /> “Well, I only want the most expensive and most handsome man to accompany me?<br /> As soon as the manager hears that the most expensive, his eyes shine shrewdly. Then he takes her directly to the VIP area. “Just a moment, I&#039;ll call someone right away to come here,” the manager tells Lily.<br /> The manager goes into the room first and leaves Lily alone on sofa. She is very drunk and dizzy. In a drunken haze, Lily see the door of the opposite room open and a tall man comes out from it. He looks handsome and strong with long legs, a narrow waist and wide shoulders. Even the face seems like it is craved out of stone. Everything about this man is immaculate. Especially those dark and deep eyes, which hypnotize Lily.<br /> Lily smiles, gets up and walks unsteadily. She grabs the man&#039;s arm and says, “Nice, I&#039;m very satisfied.”<br /> The man looks at Lily, raising his eyebrows.<br /> “Let’s go,” he calmly says.<br /> “This is your attitude. Didn&#039;t your manager tell you that I&#039;m going to pay you for one night. I don’t care about money. As long as you make me happy, I&#039;ll double it for you!” Lily keeps on talking a big game, giving a goofy smile and showing a row of neat, white teeth. The man is tall, and she has to stand on tiptoe to get close to him. “To tell you the truth, this is my first time. Aren’t you lucky.”<br /> ***<br /> Rex suddenly stops walking, and he finally looks at Lily. Her beautiful face is as small as his palm and she has a pair of clear eyes. The woman&#039;s skin is very fair, and she even has no pores. Unlike the other enchanting woman of the night, she doesn&#039;t wear make-up, and she is so pure like a daisy shaking in the wind. Now that she is getting closer to him, Rex can smell a mixture liquor and perfume. Rex has had no feelings for any woman over the years, but looking at her, he is very excited.<br /> She is very much to his liking.<br /> Rex raises her chin and says confidently, “First time, huh. Haven’t made love before Lily.”<br /> Lily looks at him directly in the eyes and coolly says, “Is it hard to believe?”<br /> Such flirting made Lily even more irresistible.<br /> Rex looks at the woman&#039;s cunning smile and looks down her dress. Rex cannot believe how great this woman looks.<br /> The two of them touch fingertip, and a devious smile crosses both of their faces. Rex says, “No matter what happens, even if you start crying, I won’t let you go.”<br /> Lily raises her head and takes a big gulp for some courage. She says loudly, “We will see who is crying at the end.”<br /> Rex&#039;s long arm closes around Lily, and he pulls her closer. He presses the elevator button with his other arm. Before they get in the elevator, the manager comes over with a line of men. Seeing Rex, he immediately shouts respectfully, “Mr. Rex, this lady...”<br /> Rex stares at the men with a warning in his eyes and walks away.<br /> The manager dares not say anything. He listens to Rex’s words and goes back to his job.<br /> The elevator goes directly to the seventh floor of the club. The whole floor is full of VIP presidential suites. Rex has a set of his own private room. He opens the door and pushes the drunk woman in his arms onto the bed. He quickly turns the lights off in the corridor by using a door panel.<br /> The lights turned off, Rex presses Lily against the door, and he reaches for her clothes.<br /> Lily feels that her body is helpless as he effortless keeps her in place. Suddenly, a chill comes over her. She looks down and finds that her clothes are gone, and that she is only wearing her underwear..<br /> Rex pecks her neck passionately and leaves red marks up and down her neck.<br /> Lily’s skin is softer than Rex imagined, which surprised Rex.<br /> Rex quickly sees that Lily is too inexperienced to know what to do. He finds that he doesn&#039;t mind that, and he has enough time and patience to guide her.<br /> After many years and quite a few women, it has been a long time since Rex felt this kind of passion for a woman. Rex cannot wait anymore. But as he is about to go further, his hand is gripped by a small hand.<br /> Rex is a little stunned, and he looks into her eyes to see the small face resting on his chest.<br /> Lily has finally come to her senses. She realizes what is going on. She wants to get revenge on Tim, but this is not right. She is scared by what is going on, and she feels the need to back off.<br /> “Don&#039;t... I, I&#039;m not ready”<br /> Rex looks into her panic eyes, now accustomed to the darkness, and feels for this tiny woman. His body is ready to go though, telling him to do it now.<br /> Rex&#039;s voice is mute. It&#039;s too late.<br /> “Ah!”<br /> Sudden Lily lets out a cry of pain, and her body feels like it is being torn apart.<br /> Feeling that the awkwardness has passed, and feeling great satisfaction both emotionally and physically, Rex continues to drill her. It is beyond description.<br /> Lily cries, and gradually the pain is replaced by a strange, new feeling.<br /> “Don&#039;t , please let me go...”<br /> At this point it is impossible for to stop Rex.<br /> After a long time, the man finally reaches his climax. Lily’s eyes can&#039;t open, and Rex lays her on top of the bed.<br /> Just when she thinks it is over, the man turns her body over. Lily opens her eyes out of fear but cannot stop it.<br /> She struggles to escape, but her waist is held by Rex.<br /> “Please! I&#039;ll pay you twice as much. Let me go,” Lily begs with a moan.<br /> But Rex lovingly touches her hair and reassuringly says, “Just bear it for a while, and it will be over soon.”<br /> ***<br /> The next morning, Lily wakes up in a pain.<br /> Her body seems to have been run over by a heavy locomotive, and every joint is painful and swollen. She tries to move. Her body feels like it is burning inside. Last night&#039;s charming scene flashes in front of her eyes. Lily&#039;s face is pale suddenly. That man. How could he do that to me, even when I was fighting him.<br /> The suite is still filled with an indescribable smell. She gets out of bed wrapped in a quilt. The bathroom door suddenly opens. The man comes out with only a bath towel hanging on his waist. He is nearly 1.9 meters tall, with wide shoulders, narrow waist, an 8-pack, and healthy tanned skin.<br /> Lily screams and quickly looks away, “Why don&#039;t you wear clothes!”<br /> Rex listens to the woman&#039;s stammering voice, and then looks as she wraps herself up like a burrito. He smiles to himself and calmly says, “We&#039;ve done everything. What are you shy about?”<br /> Lily&#039;s face is red and she angrily says, “Can you stop talking about this in the daytime.”<br /> Then she says in a cold voice, “I&#039;ll pay you the money. You can go now.”<br /> Rex raises his eyebrows and walks towards the bed. Before he can say anything, Lily rolls over to the other side of the bed, and still wrapped in a quilt says, “Don’t you dare look at me like that. What did you think? I&#039;m married and have a husband. Take the money and leave. Don&#039;t tell anyone about last night!”<br /> The man&#039;s eyes narrow again. Married but still hasn’t had intercourse yet. That is strange.<br /> “It&#039;s not a good relationship, but I&#039;m really married.”<br /> Rex is taken aback by her words.<br /> Looking at the woman with those gloomy eyes, Rex knows that she is telling the truth.<br /> She is married.<br /> No matter how much Rex wants her, he will never be the type of man who breaks up other people&#039;s families. To be honest, if he had known that she was married last night, he wouldn’t have done anything..<br /> Rex suddenly feels sick. He quickly puts on his clothes, throws his bath towel on the ground, and looks at her in complete bafflement before he leaves. As he is walking out, he says, “You have taste good, but that maybe wasn’t the best decision.”<br /> He walks out of the room without hesitation<br /> Lily is stunned, and then she grits her teeth angrily. Her eyes turn red slowly. How could she be so stupid. She was just humiliated by a gigolo. Is it her fault that Tim cheated on her? It is because of her lack experience and knowledge about intercourse that Tim looked to another woman?<br /> Lily jumps in the bath and soaks in the tub for a while. After finishing, she goes to the front desk to check out, but the staff stares at her in surprise—<br /> “Miss, did you have any special service last night.”<br /> “No”<br /> Despite her being able to say it, her body definitely could back up it. Lily’s body ached all over.<br /> “I stayed in room 709.”<br /> When the man at the front desk hears 709, a confused look comes across his face. He says, “709 is one of our most valued customer&#039;s exclusive room, not open to outsiders. Are you sure you stayed there?”<br /> After finally checking out of the club, Lily could only think about how big of a mistake she had made.<br /> One good thing was she hadn’t spent any money. But she hadn’t slept with a one of the club boys, but with one of clients. But, she thought, who cares who he is, right?<br /> Lily couldn’t stop thinking about this strange new feeling she felt. She realized that she hadn’t even felt this way when Tim first cheated on her<br /> As she is thinking about it, the mobile phone in the bag suddenly rings. Sure enough, it is Tim.<br /> Lily closes her eyes gently, then quickly picks up.<br /> “You have some nerve calling me.”<br /> “Lily how dare you not come home. Where did you go last night?” Tim&#039;s grumpy voice rings in her ear.<br /> Lily smiles bitterly, “Why, are you and Jade finished now? Is it my turn?”<br /> “You will regret it. You will pay for what you did.” She adds.		ForFun-104		52	https://facebook.com/61552426861640	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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That is probably the thirtieth time they&#039;ve said those words. Nonetheless, I ignore them and drink my water. We&#039;re sat at a table in the cafeteria where for once the table&#039;s near an isolated area. If there&#039;s one thing I hate about cafeterias; they&#039;re extremely noisy.<br /> Aaliyah clasps her hands together. &quot;So Emery, did you check your snapchat today? I sent you like about a thousand snaps.&quot;<br /> I throw her a dumbfounded expression. &quot;With Ms. Sanders watching my every move. . . it&#039;s impossible to check my phone, not even for a second. She&#039;s already given me a two thousand word essay on the nuclear energy for the weekend.&quot;<br /> &quot;Oh right, I forgot you had a science class in the third period, my bad. That teacher of yours has a terrible sense of fashion.&quot; Aaliyah criticizes before taking a bite of her crispy taco - well, what&#039;s left of it.<br /> We both laugh at what she&#039;s said. Meet Aaliyah aka the fashion police. She&#039;s definitely no stranger to the fashion world with her gorgeous outfits that complement her light brown skin complexion.<br /> Today&#039;s one of those days when she&#039;s wearing a black jacket and shirt with the word YEEZUS imprinted on it. Her indigo boyfriend jeans contrast well with the black colour of her sportive sneakers and Céline handbag.<br /> With that kind of style, you can definitely say that she has great taste in fashion. Natalie and I normally go for the casual, simple skinny jeans and flats kind of style compared to Aaliyah who occasionally wears brand clothes.<br /> Natalie&#039;s currently sitting next to me whereas Aaliyah is opposite the both of us. She&#039;s always been the quiet type compared to Aaliyah who always loves to hear herself talk. She&#039;s kind of the don&#039;t-kill-my-vibe type of girl. Although she usually doesn&#039;t say much, she can be pretty funny when she wants to be.<br /> Distancing myself from their new discussion, I spot Anthony sitting at a table with a blonde haired girl a couple of feet away from our table. I scrunch my eyebrows when I instantly realize the girl being none other than - Stacey Hastings.<br /> Sensing my lack of communication, Natalie nudges my arm with her elbow. &quot;Earth to Emery were you even listening to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;Since when did Anthony and Stacey share tables?&quot; I inquire, completely dismissing her question.<br /> &quot;Oh, you didn&#039;t know?&quot;<br /> I shoot Aaliyah a confused expression. &quot;Didn&#039;t know what?&quot;<br /> &quot;Wow, you really need to catch up fast.&quot;<br /> &quot;They&#039;ve been dating since last summer.&quot; Natalie states rather bluntly, I might add.<br /> I spit my water through the atmosphere, forming a mist. Luck seems to be on my side today since no one was quick to capture the moment of what just happened.<br /> &quot;You have got to be kidding me. I was going to eat that apple, thanks a lot Em.&quot; Aaliyah glowers at me.<br /> Natalie slightly tosses her tray on the other side of the table. &quot;On second thought I think I&#039;ve lost my appetite.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gee. . .I&#039;m sorry but did it ever occur to you guys of mentioning Anthony&#039;s latest fling to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;A lot&#039;s changed since you left Em and besides, why do you even care?&quot; Aaliyah inquires.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not that I care, I just can&#039;t believe that Anthony&#039;s kept this from me.&quot;<br /> &quot;You expected Anthony to disclose that he was dating her, right after you&#039;ve been completely avoiding him for the past two years?&quot;<br /> Aaliyah instantly nods her head. &quot;I totally agree with Natalie!&quot;<br /> &quot;Well he&#039;s my best friend!&quot;<br /> Rolling her eyes, Aaliyah lifts her arm up in exasperation. &quot;Girl, be real with yourself! When was the last time you&#039;ve spoken to Anthony?&#039;&#039;<br /> &quot;Today actually, after third period we had a civil conversation.&quot; I answer as I inwardly try not to replay the earlier confrontation I had with him.<br /> I may not fully know what he did to you but Emery, I am not the one to blame.<br /> I can still hear his words echoing in my head.<br /> &quot;Judging by your voice tone, I&#039;m guessing your conversation with Anthony didn&#039;t end so well.&quot; Natalie says, stating the obvious.<br /> Aaliyah raises a quizzical eyebrow. &quot;Yeah, what did you guys talk about?&quot;<br /> Shifting uneasily in my spot, I reveal the entire story. In general, I explain how Anthony knew that I was avoiding him, how he claimed to have no part in Dean&#039;s lame scheme two years ago, and how he didn&#039;t want to be blamed for Dean&#039;s actions.<br /> &quot;Anthony&#039;s right, you do need to stop pushing him away. . . I mean come on, he&#039;s always been a good friend of yours.&quot;<br /> Nodding absentmindedly, I flicker my eyes up to meet Aaliyah&#039;s gaze. &quot;You&#039;re probably right, I do need to put the past behind me.&quot;<br /> &quot;If it&#039;s any consolation, Dean&#039;s not attending school today.&quot; Natalie informs me before the bell rings, alerting students to prepare for the final period.<br /> &quot;Natalie, you&#039;ve obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a prick.&quot; I say dismissively.<br /> &quot;Alright. . .I won&#039;t ever mention his name again.&quot; Natalie mumbles nervously.<br /> Once our conversation ends, we head towards our respective lockers to collect our calculus textbooks for the last period.<br /> If I were to hear his voice two years ago, I probably would have felt the physical sensation of fireflies erupting in my stomach which lead to an increased heart rate and a common feeling of excitement.<br /> But as I&#039;m standing in the parking lot; clenching my fists with a scowl plastered across my face, I am prepared to face the devil in disguise.<br /> &quot;Do you own this property? That&#039;s right I didn&#039;t think so.&quot; I sneer with venom dripping from my every word after turning around.<br /> When it comes to my encounters with Dean, I always have to be on guard.<br /> &quot;You didn&#039;t answer the question.&quot; Dean bellows, his eyes narrow as they tighten around the edges. This is exactly how we&#039;ve been addressing each other two years ago with our exchanged bickering and vulgar insults. I can&#039;t even begin to explain how the boy standing right in front of me, has managed to cause me a lot of pain in the past. His reappearance in my life, triggers bad memories I so desperately have tried to push at the back of my head.<br /> Every part of me despises him with a passion.<br /> Was I not informed of his absence for the whole day? I&#039;m not ready to face him just yet. It&#039;s all just too much.<br /> My heart is beating so hard against my ribcage that I&#039;m practically sure he can hear it.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not obliged to answer your irrelevant question.&quot; I spit out in disdain.<br /> &quot;No see, what&#039;s going to happen is, I&#039;m going to drive you to the airport and you&#039;re gonna take a plane to go back to wherever you came from.&quot; he snarls, pulling his facial expression into a tight frown.<br /> I throw him a death glare. &quot;Me and you in the same car. . .yeah, I think I&#039;ll pass.&quot;<br /> For what seems like ages, he doesn&#039;t say anything, probably trying to come up with the next insult he&#039;s prepared to throw in my way.<br /> Alas.<br /> I immediately beat him up to it. &quot;I&#039;m going to pretend that I never had this conversation with you and ignore you throughout the whole semester. Now Get Lost.&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve got to be kidding me. . .&quot; he throws me a darkened expression which directly causes my fists to clench harder. &quot;So you&#039;re staying here for the whole semester?&quot; he echoes, making a low guttural sound of hostility in his throat.<br /> I glare at him sharply as he approaches me slowly, his 6&#039;2 towering my 5&#039;9 frame. He&#039;s so tall that I&#039;m having to lift my head a couple of times just to see his face.<br /> Lividness surges within since all I want to do is punch him in the face for wearing that arrogant expression of his.<br /> He&#039;s standing so close to me that I can practically feel his breath fanning my nose. I can&#039;t think straight due to the close proximity. I&#039;ll do anything to be anywhere else but here.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave her alone Dean?&quot; I never thought I&#039;d be happy to hear that voice until now. Ladies and gentlemen, Anthony coming to the rescue.<br /> &quot;Dude, this is between me and her.&quot; Dean indicates, averting his gaze towards Anthony&#039;s direction.<br /> &quot;Come on Dean, she&#039;s been through a lot! Just give her some space.&quot; Anthony tells him as he throws me a pitiful look.<br /> Throughout the day, I&#039;ve had many students throw me, their pitiful looks. I&#039;m so sick of people always feeling sorry for me, I can defend and take care of myself. I know Anthony means well, but this is my battle to fight, not his.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m back in town Dean and there&#039;s nothing you can do about it. And if you have a problem with that, then write it on a piece of paper and stick it up your hip.&quot; I say vehemently.<br /> After studying him, I notice his eyes give away a flicker of anger as he says. &quot;You must be crazy to think that this conversation&#039;s close to being over.&quot; I watch him take his retreat before he marches towards the football field.<br /> &quot;Emery, are you okay?&quot; Anthony inquires after a few minutes of heavy silence.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m fine!&quot; I respond hastily, regaining my casual posture.<br /> &quot;Emery, you know I can always tell when you&#039;re lying to me.&quot; he adds, taking a few steps towards me and closes the gap between us.<br /> I remain still, glancing around uneasily. I guess people forgot to re-evaluate their definition of personal space today. &quot;Seriously I&#039;m fine, now if you&#039;ll excuse me I need to go home.&quot; I say, taking a few steps backwards but before I can turn my shoulder, his hand immediatly catches my arm with his fingers wrapping around my elbow.<br /> &quot;Wait Emery, I. . .&quot;<br /> &quot;Babe, I&#039;ve been looking everywhere for you.&quot; Not this again, I don&#039;t think I can handle anymore of the drama. All I want to do is go home, eat one of my dad&#039;s yummy homemade lasagna and go to sleep.<br /> Walking towards our direction, I watch Stacey as she immediately swoons over Anthony, sending me a death glare. I seem to be getting a lot of those lately.<br /> &quot;Is she bothering you?&quot; I look up surprised at what she&#039;s just said. The nerve of her. Never before have I met such an ill conceited bad girl. She&#039;s talking to him about me as if I don&#039;t even exist .<br /> &quot;You know what Stacey? Your mouth looks better when it&#039;s closed.&quot; I snap bitterly, sending her a death glare. I can&#039;t even believe that we used to be best friends.<br /> &quot;What did you just say to me?&quot; she gasps, taking a few steps forward.<br /> &quot;Would you calm down Stacey? I was just talking to her, she wasn&#039;t bothering me.&quot; Anthony comes between Stacey and I, restricting her movements towards me.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you just do everyone a huge favor and go back to Boston. Run like the huge chicken that you&#039;ve always been.&quot;<br /> &quot;Keep talking, one day you&#039;ll end up saying something intelligent.&quot; I turn around and head straight to my car without bothering to give the couple a second glance. I exhale deeply once I&#039;m inside the vehicle. What was I thinking, convincing myself that coming back here was such a good idea? I should have known better!<br /> The weekend passes by faster than I expected, and as usual, Monday quickly makes it&#039;s debut again. I seriously hate waking up very early to go to school everyday, it&#039;s so aggravating.<br /> After grabbing my bag from the bed, I check my wristwatch.<br /> I only have twenty minutes left to get to school which means I may not have enough time to eat breakfast. I seriously need to practice getting up very early in the mornings. I stagger my way down two flights of stairs to the kitchen and hurriedly retrieve a snack from the cabinet. Knowing dad&#039;s usually sleeping aroud this time in the morning, I don&#039;t bother to greet him.<br /> Jamming to the music on my iPod, I walk towards the garage where both my Mercedes-Benz and my dad&#039;s black colored Range Rover are stationed. After clicking the unlock button on my car key, I slide into the vehicle before abruptly tossing my bag onto the passenger seat.<br /> The ride from my house to school isn&#039;t really long. Sure, it consists of a twenty minutes walk but it&#039;s only an eight minutes car drive. The car slows and smoothly comes to halt once I&#039;m in the parking lot. After hearing the school bell ring from inside my vehicle, I frantically unbuckle my seatbelt and prepare to leave the car but I instantly freeze indoors once I realize what I&#039;m seeing from a distance.<br /> In another black vehicle are two teenagers, who are aggressively making out. I pull a disgusting expression at the scene before me.<br /> &quot;They really need to get a room.&quot; I say to myself. The brunette girl is straddled on top of the guy who -<br /> Wait a minute.<br /> I know him.<br /> It seems that the mystery guy appears to be none other than Dean Darnell.<br /> My face morphs into pure disgust. Not wanting to see anymore of this very disturbing scene, I open the door to my car and slam it shut with all the strength in me.<br /> You really shouldn&#039;t have slammed the door so hard.<br /> That&#039;s all I manage to register in my mind because after pulling that stunt, they both apprehend that they have company and rapidly pull away from each other. I gulp and stand statue-still in the parking lot once they&#039;ve now averted their attention to me. Dean&#039;s eyebrows quirk in an angry fashion and his eyes flame in fire once he acknowledge&#039;s my presence. I grimace towards his direction as well.<br /> Picking up all the courage that&#039;s left in me, I slowly turn around and speedily walk towards the school&#039;s building entrance with one thought in mind.<br /> I guess he really hasn&#039;t changed a single bit.<br /> The day hasn&#039;t turned out to be a nightmare as I thought compared to Friday.<br /> If that were only the case.<br /> Just as I&#039;m heading towards my locker and prepare for the second period, a pair of strong hands enclose my arm and pull me straight into the janitor&#039;s closet.<br /> Before I know what&#039;s happening, my whole body is pinned against the walls of the room. Expecting it to be a kidnapper, I silently pray to the heavens for them to help me escape this terror.<br /> Today&#039;s the day that you&#039;re going to get kidnapped.<br /> My expectation&#039;s short lived as I witness before me, the face of the creature that I despise the most in this planet.<br /> &quot;We need to talk!&quot;<br /> Dean&#039;s face is inches from mine and for the first time I can see just how pissed and angry he is.<br /> &quot;There&#039;s absolutely nothing for us to talk about.&quot; I reply vehemently as I push myself away from him and detach my arm from his tight grip.<br /> &quot;I think we do,&quot; his voice is rough. &quot;You can&#039;t tell anyone of what you saw today in the parking lot.&quot;<br /> &quot;Of you engaged in some lip-lock with whatever her name may be. . . now why would I even bother?&quot;<br /> His glare is boring holes through my skull. &quot;Just for once, do as you&#039;re told and stop pretending like it didn&#039;t affect you.&quot;<br /> I blink, unable to digest the words that just came out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;What is wrong with you?&quot; I holler as I shove my hands into his chest. &quot;Why would it even affect me? You&#039;re such a conceited prick. . .you need a doze of reality.&quot;<br /> &quot;This,&quot; I gesture at the open space between us. &quot;What we used to have was a big mistake. I don&#039;t have any feelings for you anymore and as far as I&#039;m concerned, you&#039;re dead to me so there&#039;s no reason for me to be jealous.&quot;<br /> It&#039;s been building to this, all the unresolved tension and frustration has been building to this very moment. I am not prepared for the outcome.<br /> It seems like an hour but a few seconds pass before he speaks. &quot;I can tell you&#039;ve still not managed to move on from the past.&quot; His voice is cold and my heart lodges into my throat.<br /> His words pierce my heart but I manage to look away as I try to regulate my tense breathing.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t know how I&#039;m feeling so I suggest that you stop talking right now.&quot; I can feel the tears welling up behind my eyes as I glare at him. He&#039;s breaking our silent deal to never mention the unspoken.<br /> I won&#039;t cry. . .I won&#039;t give him that sort of satisfaction.<br /> &quot;You know I&#039;m right.&quot; He moves to block my path when I start for the janitor&#039;s room. &quot;Stop pretending like you&#039;re over it when we both know that you&#039;re not.&quot; It&#039;s too much, it&#039;s all just too much. I tilt my head to face him but I know that it&#039;s a very big mistake because as soon as my eyes are locked with his, everything around me fades away. His cold expression shatters me and there&#039;s nothing I can do to stop it.<br /> &quot;Look Dean, I could care less if you&#039;re out sleeping around with different girls.&quot; I declare while taking a few steps backwards.<br /> &quot;This conversation was simply unnecessary and a complete waste of my time. If you thought that I&#039;d actually spend my precious time, spreading the news to everyone that you were caught making out with some random girl because you thought it affected me—&quot; I pause to take a deep breath before finishing my sentence.<br /> &quot;—then you definitely have another thing coming.&quot;<br /> I spin on my heels before I rush out of the room, slamming the door shut behind me.<br /> Pressing my back against the door, I take the time to process everything that has just happened. I can feel all the emotions rising up from within and that&#039;s when I feel the tears come from out of nowhere.<br /> I had promised myself that I wasn&#039;t going to cry, I had promised myself to not get fragile whenever I&#039;d be in his presence.		Shep002		55	https://facebook.com/100093452425291	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011296	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031129		455		907070504555862	1	4.4347295478579E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	119510084411864		0	Vocal Romance Dreams			120207270855440293		play.google.com	Install now		NONE	video	Read with Your Ears➤➤		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios		1712479003	1.1951008441186E+14	Vocal Romance Dreams	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436405949_441807331660115_5966840453486379668_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=g5LwNziETEQAb6W1SRc&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBo84Xd2EOXKhgpu7yD5WgKvcuX2Ra9fRc7aqEhmb_aag&oe=6618D332	person_profile	0	Vocal Romance Dreams	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435963352_1532883750644185_6171898484961539264_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EXygFt1RNWUAb6J9rnB&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfD_3KlgUksTfa1bK-GEyo8-KNxmuqFZ1JVIfuAOgBdDFA&oe=6618DA71			0	3	&quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; <br /> &quot;I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break.<br /> ********<br /> As the alarm went off I rolled over to hit the snooze button then realized it was 3 AM. I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011305	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031129		455		935055091421583	1	1.4064599966675E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375332420733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODQvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDkvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468827	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434433205_1110021676867418_74133218742959040_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EOxb_7j7Yk4Ab5BivJP&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCbgtgpLRlfu3r98RxaT0D1QVMbWviZJOQuZVBqDHFdYQ&oe=6618D8EB	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433958592_342226531657318_8941195934201008181_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=40U9w-OEAJIAb4c7Fqx&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCOLtUrl1_ylzk1eI9SzCyBIWzkanH0girjdPhfLEpBDQ&oe=6618ED0F			0	3	Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice.Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale.<br /> ---<br /> &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot;<br /> &quot;Angus, you are so cruel! I will never agree to that!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> A cool breeze gently rolled up the curtains on the second floor of the villa.<br /> Tammy&#039;s scarred face hung with tears, and her tiny, undressundressed body lay shivering in the strong man&#039;s arms. She was too shy to look up at him.<br /> Today was her wedding night. Just now, she ended the transformation from a girl to a woman.<br /> The man holding her in his arms at the moment was her husband Angus, a man could drive all women crazy.<br /> She had loved him for fifteen years.<br /> In the darkness, Angus stared at the little woman in his arms. His deep black eyes contained a coolness that was hard for others to guess.<br /> He stroked her soft hair and murmured, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m sorry I hurt you.&quot;<br /> Although when they were having love, she hadn&#039;t been crying out in pain, she was holding back her tears. She looked so aggrieved that it hurt him a little.<br /> Tammy shook her head gently. Her face blushed.<br /> Although he was gentle, the pain was inevitable because it was her first time.<br /> However, she was happy enough that he didn&#039;t mind the scars on her face and that she was a poor little girl who had been living in exile for ten years.<br /> There was a ding, and his phone rang.<br /> Angus took the phone, looked at it, frowned, turned his head and said, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m going out for a few minutes and I will come back soon. Wait for me.&quot;<br /> He bowed his head and gently pecked on her forehead.<br /> Angus switched on the light and got out of bed, tucking Tammy in and picking up a robe from the side and putting it on.<br /> Tammy watched as he left the room.<br /> Without his embrace, she was suddenly lost. She gripped the blanket restlessly at her chest. Her thin shoulders were out of the quilt, and they were covered with the marks of their love and affection.<br /> A few minutes passed and he didn&#039;t return. Tammy&#039;s loss grew stronger and stronger.<br /> She put on her pink nightgown and picked up the heart-shaped pendant carved from the wood on the bedside table and put it around her neck.<br /> It had been given to her by her mother before she died, and although it was worthless, she had worn it since she was a child.<br /> The pendant always soothed her anxious emotion.<br /> Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice. It was extraordinarily familiar to her, but it hurt her so much for a moment. His words were like a thunderbolt exploding in her head!<br /> Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale. Her hands clenched in fists, gripping the skirt of her nightgown so tightly that her whole body was as stiff as a stone. She seemed to have lost half her life.<br /> In the back of her mind, the words he&#039;d said when he&#039;d asked her to marry him emerged...<br /> &quot;Tammy, you are a good girl, and I have no reason to marry any woman but you... &quot;<br /> But then those words were like heavy slaps in her face!<br /> Tammy&#039;s kidney was paired with Sonia&#039;s and marrying her was just to get her to sign the donor consent form-...<br /> Tammy covered her mouth and shivered.<br /> She&#039;d never agreed to donate her kidney, and she&#039;d thought he&#039;d married her because he loved her.<br /> But it turned out that he was the one who was going to trick her into donating a kidney for the woman he loved!<br /> The familiar figure not far away was as grand and tall as a king, with an elegant aristocratic air. Although the first time had only just been given to him, at the moment he was so strange to her!<br /> At this time, there came another voice with some flattery: &quot;Oh, so that&#039;s it. Young Master Smith, why didn&#039;t you say so earlier. I thought you had let Sonia down. After all, she loves you so much, and you married Tammy as soon as she fell ill. It&#039;s hard for her not to think too much. Tammy is so vicious that she won&#039;t donate her kidney to save her sister. And you&#039;re the only one who can control her!&quot;<br /> The speaker was Tammy&#039;s stepmother, who was named Sue.<br /> When Tammy was nine years old, Sue was brought home by her father along with her sister who was older than Tammy. That girl was also her father&#039;s biological daughter.<br /> In other words, not long after her father and mother got married, he already had had an affair with another woman and had a daughter outside.<br /> At the time, her mother was already suffering from depression due to the hardships she had had in the marriage. And as a result, the incident completely overwhelmed her, causing her to become more and more mentally ill. Finally, her mother desperately tried to throw her out of the car window in a major car accident, while she was burned to death in the car.<br /> By the time her body was taken out, it was all charred...<br /> Tammy was only ten years old...<br /> Her mother was killed by Sue and her daughter, and her face and life were ruined by them.<br /> And now, they had joined forces and wanted her kidney!<br /> How could they be so bad? How could they do this to her?<br /> What did she do wrong?<br /> Tammy&#039;s tears rolled down like a river that had burst its banks!<br /> Angus, did you know that I&#039;ve remembered you since I was five years old!<br /> But I loved you so much, and you trampled on my affection like this!<br /> His cruelty shattered all her hopes, and her world fell into obscurity.<br /> She thought she&#039;d made it, but when the fog had lifted, she found that the destination she&#039;d been running to wasn&#039;t heaven, but inferno!<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth desperately and ran away back to her room!<br /> Angus&#039;s eyes were deep and dark. Hearing the words Sue used to describe Tammy such as, &quot;little hoof&quot; and &quot;vicious,&quot; he was somewhat uncomfortable. His voice had turned cold, &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidneys can only be used when it&#039;s necessary.&quot;<br /> When he possessed her tonight, she was shaking all the time. She was so thin and fragile, so how could she carry the kidney removal surgery.<br /> When Sue heard this, she was immediately unhappy, but she didn&#039;t dare to show her anger, &quot;Young Master Smith, what do you mean? Didn&#039;t you say you&#039;d let her donate her kidney before marrying her? But why did you go back on your word?&quot;<br /> Angus frowned and said sternly, &quot;I have no regrets. If another suitable kidney is found before the operation, I will divorce her.&quot;<br /> Divorce.<br /> The thought of these words seemed to hit him hard heavily.<br /> Sue was about to say something else. Suddenly Angus paled and said indifferently, &quot;Go away and don&#039;t let Tammy doubt you.&quot;<br /> His tone was full of strong command that made Sue pale!<br /> Although she had decided that she was Angus&#039;s future mother-in-law, she still shivered, not daring to say anything more. She turned away but a light flashed in her eyes.<br /> Tammy, the little woman, caused her daughter to be only Angus&#039; second wife in the future even if she was well enough to marry Angus. What an abominable woman!<br /> She would never let Tammy go!<br /> ........<br /> Tammy huddled in the corner of the room with her arms wrapped around her, shivering.<br /> Angus came in, and found no one in the room. He searched around, and suddenly noticed the curtains trembling faintly.<br /> He lifted the curtains and saw Tammy sitting on the floor, hugging her knees as if she was in some kind of shock. Her face was pale as a sheet.<br /> Angus was startled, &quot;Tammy, what are you doing here?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her teeth desperately, and she stared at him with her red eyes.<br /> Angus frowned. He was confused. &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you? Get up first&quot;<br /> He bent down and put his hands under her armpits and picked her up.<br /> Suddenly, Tammy was agitated and pushed him away hard, &quot;Get off me!&quot;<br /> She almost growled out.<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Her attitude was so strange. Did she know anything?<br /> Instantly, his eyes went cold, &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her fists in grief, &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> It was clear that things had been revealed, and his cold tone seemed to tell her that there was no need for him to pretend to be gentle with her anymore.<br /> The air went cold, and Tammy&#039;s whole body became top-heavy as if all her insides had been emptied!<br /> Suddenly, she was so out of breath that a sensation of her breath being blocked came over her, and she fell to the ground, covering her chest!<br /> Angus sensed something was wrong and immediately took her in his arms!<br /> &quot;Tammy!&quot; There was urgency in his voice.<br /> Tammy&#039;s breath quickened and she gripped the man&#039;s suit tie. Her tears gushed from her eyes, and her red eyes were full of indignation!<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus didn&#039;t say much, but his face was unusually livid. He just picked Tammy up and put her on the bed.<br /> &quot;Tammy, how are you feeling?&quot; He patted her face gently, a fine layer of sweat covering his forehead.<br /> Tammy stared at him with wide and empty eyes. She gave him a sarcastic smile.<br /> If he&#039;d been scared about her before, she&#039;d have been happy. But now she just felt sick.<br /> He wasn&#039;t afraid she&#039;d die, but he was afraid that he could not get her to sign the consent form!<br /> Suddenly, Tammy sat up in bed, pushed him away, and got right off the bed!<br /> Angus frowned. He easily caught her back with his long arms and held her in his arms. He hugged her from behind, and his eyes were dark, &quot;Where do you want to go?&quot;<br /> &quot;You let go of me!&quot; Tammy shouted!<br /> Finally, monstrous anger erupted and she tried almost with all her might to break the man&#039;s hands that held her. Her nails almost sank into the back of his hands.<br /> Angus frowned and a chill crossed his face as he said coldly, &quot;Stop it. Calm down!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He&#039;s got the nerve to think she was making a scene?<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth, veins bulging on her forehead as she hissed, &quot;Angus, you son of a woman. How could you cheat on my feelings like that?!&quot;<br /> She hated him so much!<br /> Angus closed his eyes and his breathing became a little faster. He easily clamped around her in his embrace. His strong and muscular muscles pressed against her back through the suit and her nightgown. His heartbeat strongly that almost crushed her thin and frail body.<br /> In the end, he opened his cold and heartless eyes with a frost that couldn&#039;t be melted, &quot;Yes, I married you for your kidney, but...&quot;<br /> He seemed to be trying to explain something else, but the words wouldn&#039;t come out of his mouth.<br /> After all, he was doing it for her kidney. What else could he do to explain?<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He had finally admitted it to her. He admitted his intention so neatly, so righteously!<br /> Tammy breathed a cold air. She bit down on her teeth, and her face was full of tears. The tears hid the scars on her face. She raged, &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot; His voice was also tinged with a hidden anger, and his strong, powerful arms around her became tighter.<br /> Just a kidney?<br /> Why did he have the nerve to say that?<br /> &quot;Angus, you&#039;re so cruel! How could you lie to me like that to get my kidney! How could you! How could... &quot;Tammy closed her eyes in pain.<br /> His voice gradually cooled down, &quot;As long as you promise to donate your kidney to your sister, we&#039;re still husband and wife. And you&#039;re still the young lady of the Smith Family. I&#039;ll guarantee you a lifetime of glory and prosperity.&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> &quot;Hahahaha...hahahahahaha!&quot; Tammy burst out laughing.<br /> He frowned. Her miserable laughter caused him discomfort, &quot;What are you laughing at? Didn&#039;t you marry me for money? One kidney in exchange for a position as a young lady of the Smith Family and a lifetime of brocade is quite cost-efficient!&quot;<br /> Originally, he knew that she had a strong temperament. If he directly asked her to donate her kidney, she would not agree. Her father was also refused by her.<br /> That was why he carefully pained everything. He wanted to ask her to donate her kidney gradually.<br /> But tonight his plan was all ruined and the original plan had to be changed!<br /> &quot;Young Mrs. Smith?&quot; Tammy&#039;s heart was aching and she was angry. And she said sarcastically and angrily, &quot;Do you think I care about the position of the Young Mrs. Smith? I married you because...&quot;<br /> It was because I&#039;ve been in love with you for 15 years starting at the age of five...<br /> Even if you were just an ordinary person, not the high and mighty Mr. Smith, I still loved you!<br /> But what was the point of saying those words now!<br /> He was just a hateful liar!<br /> There was no way she was going to love a liar who broke her liver again!<br /> With a surge of intense hatred in her heart, she suddenly lowered her head and bit Angus&#039;s arm with a vicious force!<br /> His hand was oozing blood!<br /> Angus frowned and gritted his teeth, &quot;Tammy, you!&quot;<br /> He picked Tammy&#039;s body right up, pressed her against the bed, ripped open her nightgown, and lowered his head to peck her!<br /> &quot;Ah! You let go of me, let go of me!&quot; Tammy struggled desperately, yelling at the top of her lungs.<br /> Angus held her arms down on the bed. His cold, cruel gaze penetrated with a suffocating harshness and his tone was filled with solemn and warning, &quot;Tammy, I can tell you unequivocally that Sonia is the apple of my eye. I have loved her so for years. If anything happens to her, you&#039;re not going to have a good time!&quot;<br /> He loved Sonia dearly from the first time he saw her when he was ten years old.<br /> Sonia was only seven years old at the time, and she was so cute and made him distressed.<br /> At that time, she even gave him half of her jade pendant.<br /> The jade pendant could be combined into one. Each of them kept one, and they had promised to be together since they were young.<br /> So, no matter what the cost, he would save Sonia!<br /> Not to mention hurting the woman beneath him, he could even destroy the world for the sake of the woman he loved.<br /> Angus&#039;s words seemed to slap Tammy so hard that she shivered all the time.<br /> Had he loved Sonia all those years?<br /> So, what about her? She was nothing!<br /> His love for Sonia was so strong that he could hurt everyone in the world.<br /> And was her love for him so worthless?<br /> She was painful. Overwhelming pain!<br /> She was in pain!<br /> Angus gazed into her grieving eyes, and it was as if something had pricked his heart and made him uncomfortable. His whole heart was clenched!<br /> With a sudden surge of anger in his eyes, he pinched her chin and pecked her hard on the lips!<br /> He closed his eyes and pecked her, not looking at her tears of pain and sorrow.<br /> These two lips that he had tasted so many times, were so bitter mixed with tears right now.<br /> &quot;N-no...let go...let go!&quot;<br /> The skirt of her nightgown was hiked up by him!<br /> &quot;No!!!&quot; She could not stand it. She would not allow this man to touch her again!<br /> Thinking of that her first time was given to this man, she suddenly felt so pathetic!<br /> Amid her struggle, Tammy grabbed the bedside table lamp and smashed it hard at Angus!<br /> The bedside lamp was broken!<br /> Angus was bleeding from the head!<br /> Tammy took the opportunity to push him away hard and ran barefoot!<br /> &quot;Tammy, you&#039;re looking for death!&quot; Angus covered the wound on his head. His eyes were red and gushed with a flaming rage.<br /> Tammy escaped from the villa.<br /> But after running for a while, she was suddenly caught!<br /> She was shocked and struggled desperately, &quot;Let go of me!&quot;<br /> She thought it was Angus, but then there was Sue&#039;s voice, &quot;Tammy, look at you. You&#039;re pathetic. Do you want me to find some men to comfort your broken heart?&quot;<br /> Sue was downstairs at the villa and before she left, she heard the sound of the two of them arguing from inside. She was so proud!<br /> The intense anxiety in Tammy&#039;s heart made her desperately want to get out of here, but her jaw was pinched hard!<br /> Sue opened her mouth and forced a few pills in her mouth, forcing her to swallow them!<br /> &quot;Errr...&quot; cough cough!<br /> Tammy tried to spit the medicine out, but it was too late. The pills were already been swallowed!<br /> &quot;What did you feed me?&quot; Tammy asked angrily.<br /> &quot;Of course they are good stuff!&quot; Sue immediately said to the two men she brought with her: &quot;She is the bride today. Don&#039;t leave her alone in the empty room. Take her away and serve her well. .&quot;<br /> Sue held her arms and smiled arrogantly.<br /> The two men smiled evilly, trying to take her away!<br /> Tammy was scared, &quot;Let go of me! let go of me! Angus won&#039;t let you go if he finds out! &quot;<br /> &quot;Angus?&quot; laughed Sue, &quot;He&#039;s made it so clear that he married you to save my daughter. 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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. I&#039;m sorry.&quot;<br /> &quot;You just went into protective mama mode on Hudson&#039;s hip,&quot; Conor says chuckling.<br /> I let Conor wrap my hand in the ice pack. I rest my head on his shoulder.<br /> &quot;Did he hear me yelling?&quot; I whisper.<br /> &quot;Unfortunately, I heard every word,&quot; Hudson says.		What6668-eng		59	https://facebook.com/100093508088003	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face.”<br /> I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful.<br /> But my mate left without any remorse.<br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world.<br /> ————————<br /> KEILAH <br /> The Blind Princess of Belmont—everybody has heard rumors about this mysterious woman, but nobody outside of the castle has ever seen her existence. <br /> Keilah Lunette Lockhart—the name that no one has ever heard about. Hidden deep within the castle grounds, I have been isolated all my life after the death of my parents. <br /> Today marks the day that all of the members of the royal family gather in the main castle because of the rumored engagement of the precious princess and my cousin—Isabelle Diane Lockhart. <br /> I stood in front of the back door and shook my hands in nervousness. I was about to head in when I heard my aunt Grace speak. <br /> “She’s not going to come, is she?” Queen Grace chuckled as she took a sip of her tea. <br /> “Most definitely not,” Princess Sofia said. “She has some guts to show her monstrous face here on the day that Prince Enzo arrives.” <br /> “She definitely shouldn’t come if she doesn’t want to be the laughingstock of the event,” Prince Finn added, causing the table of royals to burst into laughter. <br /> I cast my head to the ground and pursed my lips together. They&#039;re talking about me again, huh? <br /> I heard the main door open, followed by the sound of the King&#039;s voice. <br /> “What’s with all the laughter when I’m still not around?” King Leo entered the room and smoothly interrupted their conversation. <br /> “It’s nothing,” Queen Grace, his wife, said. “We’re just talking about a nobody.” <br /> “Well, you better settle down. Isabelle is about to come down any minute now.” <br /> Princess Evelyn clapped her hands in excitement. “I can’t wait! She’s going to be so beautiful.” <br /> Grace boastfully smiled. “When has my daughter ever been ugly?&quot;<br /> I heard the sound of the door opening once more and inferred that Princess Isabelle had entered the room. Everybody beamed at her arrival, and she was immediately greeted with a warm welcome as she sat down. <br /> “You look beautiful, my darling,” Grace exclaimed. “You’re going to capture Prince Enzo’s heart in an instant.” <br /> “I hope so, mom. It’s been nerve-wracking ever since the news came out,” Isabelle gracefully responded. <br /> Grace chuckled in reassurance. “You don’t have to worry about anything.” <br /> “That’s right,” Violet chimed in. “You’re perfect, Isabelle.” <br /> This is probably a good time to come in, right? <br /> I didn&#039;t think about it any further and twisted the doorknob open, silently entering the room. <br /> I thought that I went in discretely, but when the room turned silent, I knew that they had noticed my presence. I stood there for a while, just internalizing everything that was happening. <br /> “I can’t believe she actually came,” Nolan sneered. <br /> “Such a thick face she has,” Violet added. <br /> There are some times when my blindness becomes convenient, and this is one of those situations. <br /> At this moment, I couldn’t see the hateful gazes being thrown my way. However, I sure can feel them. <br /> I bowed my head and still decided to greet them despite their hostility. <br /> “Good morning, everyone. I had come to congratulate Isabelle on her engagement,” I smiled, although it couldn’t be seen through the sheer cloak. <br /> “I’m surprised you even heard about the news,” Nolan chimed. “You were about to rot in your cottage from hiding away from us.” <br /> I looked down to the ground and muttered a small apology. I didn&#039;t want to hide away from the cottage, but whenever I came here, I always came home with a new bruise and a broken heart. <br /> “Is there a seat for me?” I asked, quickly changing the topic. <br /> My other relatives stayed silent, but Isabelle, the only relative I considered a genuine person, held onto my hand and led me to one of the seats. <br /> “You may leave, Weston,” Isabelle said to my helper, who trudged behind me. <br /> Weston was hesitant to leave the room, but I held onto his hand and nodded my head. <br /> &quot;You can leave. I&#039;ll see you back in the house.&quot; <br /> “I’ll be right outside, princess,” Weston bows before leaving the room. <br /> I thanked Isabelle as I sat down on the chairs. I didn&#039;t know much about the prince that Isabelle was supposed to marry, but I heard that he&#039;s quite handsome and famous. I silently waited for his arrival in my seat, but it seemed like my relatives had other plans. <br /> “Isn’t it amazing?” Violet exclaimed. “Isabelle was actually chosen by Prince Enzo—the hottest Alpha of today’s era! I heard he has really high standards, so Isabelle must be something great for him to choose her.” <br /> Isabelle hummed while I fondly listened. However, my smile quickly dropped when I heard my aunt Grace’s next words. <br /> “Of course. What do you expect? My dearest daughter is also an Alpha. An Alpha is fit for an Alpha. Not a lowly omega,” she sneered. <br /> I knew that the queen was talking about me because nobody else in the room was an omega. <br /> “Well, a Lockhart must at least be a Beta. I don’t even know how a royal princess could be an omega, and she actually thinks that she’d be worthy to meet the prince. I feel like she has an inner agenda of wanting to capture the prince’s heart,” Sofia added. <br /> They weren’t throwing any names, but I already knew. <br /> That’s how it has always been. Werewolves were segregated into three separate groups—the Alphas, the strongest of the pack. They are naturally strong, attractive, and a rare part of the population. Once you’re born an Alpha, you’re practically at the top. <br /> Next, the Betas, the ones who make up most of the population. They can be dispatched in any kind of job, and are great followers. They aren’t as strong and attractive as Alphas, but they are accepted within society since they’re deemed as the most “normal.” <br /> And lastly, the omegas—the weakest and the most vulnerable ones. They don’t have any innate abilities, and for most people, they exist for one reason only—for breeding. It’s not like an omega can hide their identity, too, since they emit a sweeter scent than others. However, now that the times have changed, some people are becoming more open to accepting omegas as an equal part of society. <br /> Yet it seems like the Lockhart family still hasn’t gotten past that belief. <br /> They still hate omegas. <br /> They still hate me. <br /> “How could she?” Evelyn scoffed. “With her face, I’m afraid the prince is only going to run away.” <br /> It only became worse as the whole table burst into laughter. Isabelle gently held onto my hand and was about to speak, when the door suddenly opened, and a servant came in. <br /> “Greetings, the royal family. I have come here to present the coming of Prince Enzo Alexios Wilde of the Elixir kingdom!” <br /> I couldn&#039;t hear the servant&#039;s words since my heart was beating too loud inside my chest. I thought I had gotten used to my relatives&#039; hurtful words, but after hearing them talk so lowly of me, I knew that I wasn&#039;t welcomed around. <br /> So, along with the opening of the door, I stood up from my seat. I didn&#039;t even care about meeting the prince at this point. I just wanted to go home. I started walking out of the door, hoping no one would notice me. <br /> However, with my impaired vision and the tears pooling in my eyes, I couldn’t make a smooth exit. <br /> And before I even knew it, I had already bumped into a warm, firm chest. I immediately felt him wrap his arms around my body, catching me before I fall. Being in this person&#039;s arms felt comforting, but that feeling immediately went away when the royal family gasped. <br /> “Prince Enzo!”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> And before I even knew it, the mysterious woman was already being pushed away from me. <br /> I dusted my clothes off to get rid of the sweet scent, but it only spread through the cloth. My frown deepened as I was engulfed by her scent. <br /> “Servant!” Queen Grace shouted in rage. “I am so sorry, Prince Enzo,” she bowed her head. “Our servant disrespected you the moment you came in. Do not worry. We will punish her as soon as possible.” <br /> “It’s alright,” I brushed it off, trying to keep it cool. “You do not have to punish her. But, I would appreciate an apology coming from the servant.” <br /> I didn&#039;t know the exact reason why, but I somehow wanted to see the face hiding behind the mysterious woman’s cloak. <br /> “Such a kind man you are,” Queen Grace smiled. “Indeed, a perfect match for my daughter, Isabelle.” <br /> I merely smiled and turned my attention back to the woman, who was still sitting on the ground. <br /> “Well, what are you waiting for?” Grace exclaimed in a harsh tone. “Apologize to the prince.” <br /> She cast her head down and muttered a small apology. <br /> My eyebrows raised in surprise as I heard her voice. It was soft and light—like she seemed kind. However, I quickly shook my head to get rid of such thoughts. <br /> This woman is still an omega, no matter how kind she may sound. At the end of the day, that is what omegas are most known as—weak and pretentious. <br /> “I don’t accept your apology,” I said in a cold voice. “How could you apologize to a prince with your face covered with a cloak?” <br /> The servant froze. <br /> “Remove your cloak, then apologize to me, servant.”<br /> -<br /> KEILAH <br /> I felt my mind blanking out. <br /> My cloak? <br /> The only thing shielding me away from this cruel world?<br /> There is no way on Earth that I&#039;m going to remove my cloak—not even in the presence of a high and mighty prince. <br /> I felt his footsteps coming my way, so I acted fast and rose to my feet. I didn&#039;t even bother to bow and bid farewell to the prince. I just ran away from the scene, ignoring the calls of my relatives and the guards. <br /> I had already memorized the interior of this mansion ever since I was young, so I didn&#039;t have any problem with running away. <br /> I can already imagine the looks on my relatives&#039; faces, but right now, I couldn&#039;t afford to be seen. <br /> I ran back to my humble cottage and bumped into Weston along the way. <br /> “Keilah?” he exclaimed. “Are you alright? Are you—are you crying? What happened?” he bombarded me with questions. <br /> I merely nodded my head and tried to hide my real emotions. <br /> “I’m okay,” I said between my tears. “I just need some time alone.”<br /> I could tell that Weston wanted to ask more but decided to drop it in the end. <br /> “Will you be at the cottage?”<br /> “Yes,” I said. “You can come back at dinner time.”<br /> “Alright, Keilah. Don’t hesitate to call for me when you need help. I’ll just be in the stables.”<br /> I nodded my head before heading back to the cottage. <br /> As I went inside, I felt the tears cascading down my cheeks. I removed my cloak and buried my face in my arms. I cried by myself, feeling an immense pain in my heart. <br /> After crying for a while, I lifted my head up at the sky and pleaded. <br /> “Mom, Dad, can you please come back here?&quot;<br /> Ever since the day that they died, life has never been the same. When I was younger, and they were still alive, my relatives treated me fairly, but now, they treat me like I&#039;m less than garbage. <br /> At any chance that they get, they humiliate me in front of strangers, unnecessarily make me do their chores, and take advantage of my blindness. <br /> And when I thought that meeting my mate would pull me out of my misery, I was wrong. He heartlessly rejected me because of my disability, and now, I think no one will be able to love me sincerely anymore.<br /> Eight years ago<br /> My parents had just died, the reason being unknown, when my aunts and uncles forced me out of my room to socialize with my cousins. <br /> I didn&#039;t want to, but it seemed like I had no other choice.<br /> “Keilah!” Nolan called, waving his hands to get me to come closer. “Did you cry?” he asked. <br /> I nodded my head while looking down at the ground. <br /> Evelyn clicked her tongue. “You have been crying for days! Your parents are already dead—they’re not going to come back, so stop being a crybaby about it,” she said. <br /> “Yeah,” Finn agreed. “You should be happy now that they’re gone. Now, you have all the time and freedom to do what you want without your parents telling you to do so!”<br /> I didn’t know how to react. For some reason, I felt like I was being ganged up on by my cousins. I always thought that they never treated me like family, but now that my parents are gone, it just became more obvious.<br /> “Stop that,” Isabelle interrupted. “Don’t listen to them, Keilah. Let’s just play on the slides, hmm?”<br /> I smiled at her and nodded my head. Isabelle has always treated me like a good cousin, so she’s one of the few people I genuinely care for in the castle. <br /> Finn clicked his tongue and rolled his eyes. He didn’t retaliate any further since he never dared to defy Isabelle. <br /> Isabelle and I went to the slide. <br /> “I’m scared,” I said. <br /> “It’s easy,” Isabelle assured. “I’ll go first, okay?&quot;<br /> I nodded my head and watched her go down the slide. <br /> “See? It’s not that bad.”<br /> Even with her demonstration, I still felt a bit scared to go down the slide, considering I&#039;ve always been afraid of heights. <br /> I stood up on top of the slide and looked at the steep way down. I felt my heart beat faster in my chest, so I closed my eyes to calm myself down. <br /> Now, looking back, I never should have closed my eyes at that moment. <br /> Because that would be the very last time that I&#039;ll be seeing the world in color. <br /> Before I even knew it, I felt a strong push from my back, causing me to topple down to the ground and hit my head on the metal slide. <br /> The next second, I woke up, but it felt like I still hadn&#039;t—because the world was dark when I opened my eyes, and no one was even there to tell me that I had gone blind. <br /> Five years ago<br /> Twas the night of my sixteenth birthday, and I had been dreaming of this day ever since I became blind. After years of being isolated in my cottage, I can finally celebrate this special day since my aunt and uncle surprisingly allowed me to join. <br /> Granting, it wasn’t only my birthday, but also Isabelle’s. However, I really didn’t care. As long as I could finally have the chance to meet my mate and have someone love me as I had always dreamed of, I felt fine with having the minimum. <br /> Even if I was allowed to join in at the party, I was kept away from the visitors and was only allowed to stay in the kitchen. <br /> I was eating some cookies when I heard two sets of footsteps coming into the room, followed by the sweetest scent I had smelled in the entire world. <br /> “Can’t you just accept me as your mate?” he asked, the man’s deep voice sending shivers down my spine. <br /> “You know that I can’t,” Evelyn sighed. “You’re a Beta. I want an Alpha as my life partner. Besides, you’re not even my mate.”<br /> I froze as I recognized my cousin’s voice coming from the pantry. I held my breath, so they wouldn’t be able to hear me.<br /> The man clicked his tongue. “Does that even matter? The mate bond is practically a joke these days. Who actually wants their fated mate?”<br /> I do. I still want my mate. <br /> Because of the shock I felt from the man’s statement, I dropped the plate of cookies I was eating, causing the two of them to look my way. <br /> I stayed still as I felt my cousin and the mysterious man, who I assumed to be a prince, walk over to where I was. <br /> “Who is this?” the man exclaimed. <br /> Evelyn sighed. “Don’t mind her. She’s our blind servant. Whatever,” she said. “I’m out of here. Don’t you dare bring up this conversation anymore.”<br /> She clicked her tongue and exited the kitchen. <br /> The man clicked his tongue and tried to walk away; however, at that moment, our skins touched, and I felt the most sensational emotion in the world. <br /> “Mate,” I muttered under my breath, causing the prince to stop in his tracks. <br /> he cursed. “Such luck I have.”<br /> I wanted to be embraced by my mate right then and there, but it seemed like he didn’t feel the same way.<br /> “I can’t believe this,” he sighed. “Let’s just get this over with. What’s your name?”<br /> “Keilah,” I softly said. <br /> “Alright,” he nonchalantly said and held onto my hands. “Look, I’m going to cut to the chase. I don’t want a blind person for a mate. And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face. Not to mention, you&#039;re also an omega,&quot; he chuckled.<br /> He was talking like he didn&#039;t care for me one bit. &quot;So, I, Prince Miles, reject you as my mate.”<br /> With that, I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful, but my mate left without any remorse. <br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world—not my parents, not my relatives, not my vision, and not even my mate.<br /> Present time<br /> I sobbed as I remembered the sad story of my life. I thought that being away from my relatives would cure the pain and push the hurtful memories away, but they all resurface whenever I meet them. <br /> I felt a small, fluffy creature jump onto my lap and smiled. <br /> “Lucky,” I called out my cat’s name. “At least I still have you, huh?”<br /> I wiped the tears from my eyes and cuddled into the cat. <br /> “I have to be strong, right?” I said. <br /> Lucky lets out a small meow, causing my smile to widen. <br /> “Alright,” I said. “I’ll tell you everything that happened today.”<br /> Lucky lets out a meow once more, so I continued my story. <br /> “So, I met this prince,” I said, the memory suddenly flashing in my mind. “He felt….warm,” I smiled. <br /> “But he’s rude,” my smile dropped. “He called me a servant and told me to remove my cloak right then and there! Can you believe it? You know that I never take off my cloak.”<br /> “I just have to avoid him at all costs. I feel like he’s the type of person who wouldn’t forgive the people who had defied him.”<br /> Lucky purred. <br /> “Let’s hope we never see him again.”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> I stopped in my tracks when I saw the cloaked servant from a while ago cooking some type of meal.<br /> Now that I entered her home, I smelled her sweet scent once more, and it made me grimace.<br /> Peach.<br /> She smells of peach.<br /> It was pleasant to the nose, but just knowing that it was coming from an omega made my stomach churn.<br /> I was about to head out of the cottage when she suddenly spoke.<br /> &quot;Weston, you&#039;re back?&quot; she said in a bubbly voice, very in contrast with how anxious she sounded a while ago.<br /> Weston? Who is that?<br /> &quot;You came right on time. I just finished making dinner.&quot;<br /> She walked over to where I was, and I frowned when I saw that she was still wearing her cloak.<br /> She chuckled and tried to hold onto my hand to lead me to the dining area, but I took a step back before our skin could make contact.<br /> She froze. &quot;Weston, Is there something wrong?&quot;<br /> I couldn&#039;t respond. The moment I would open my mouth to speak, I knew that she would know that I wasn&#039;t this &quot;Weston&quot; guy.<br /> So, I just opted to leave.<br /> However, the sound of my stomach grumbling made me stop in my tracks.<br /> I pursed my lips together and let out a deep breath.<br /> Talk about my luck.<br /> Her suspicion changed into that of amusement, and she walked over to the kitchen to set up the table.<br /> &quot;Come,&quot; she said. &quot;You should eat. I made your favorite today, and I also had some time to bake some desserts.&quot;<br /> I stood in my spot and hesitated to follow after her. However, there&#039;s no harm in having a free meal, right?<br /> I couldn&#039;t eat well back in the castle because the taste of the food were either flavorless or too flavorful.<br /> And besides, once we eat, she&#039;ll probably take her cloak off, right? That&#039;s another thing I could get. After seeing her face, I feel like I&#039;ll finally get over my fixation. The only reason why I&#039;m staying here right now is for the food and for her reveal.<br /> I sat down on the chair and looked at the simple meal on the table. It wasn&#039;t as fancy or extravagant as the ones served at the castle, but it still aroused my appetite.<br /> I took the spoon to scoop up some of the stew into my mouth. A moan left my lips as soon as the myriad of flavors exploded on my tongue.<br /> This tastes too good.<br /> And to think that an omega cooked this.<br /> She chuckled when she heard me vigorously digging in.<br /> &quot;Were you that hungry? You should have come back here sooner if you were. I already ate a snack a while ago, so I&#039;ll eat later on.&quot;<br /> I clicked my tongue. I thought I would finally be able to see her face.<br /> &quot;Why are you so quiet today?&quot; she asked. &quot;You&#039;re only like this when you&#039;re upset.&quot;<br /> I didn&#039;t respond and continued eating. Well, it&#039;s not like I had any other choice. After finishing this meal, I&#039;m going to go back to where our car is parked.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re still not talking, huh?&quot; she chuckled. &quot;Is it because of what happened back in the castle? I don&#039;t understand why you&#039;d be upset because of that. It&#039;s not like it&#039;s the first time that it has happened,&quot; she said.<br /> I continued listening to her as I ate.<br /> &quot;Queen Grace has never liked me, so it&#039;s expected that she talks that way. My cousins, too, are quite childish, but I think it&#039;s because of the pressure of being young royals.&quot;<br /> She tried to make her tone happier, but I could still notice the sadness lingering in her voice.<br /> &quot;But I&#039;m okay. I really am. I&#039;ve gotten used to their words. Even if I have their last name, I know that they don&#039;t want me as their family.&quot;<br /> I stopped mid-chew and looked at her.<br /> She has the same last name as the royal family? How could a blind omega have the same last name as them?		Picks002		15	https://facebook.com/100095293115204	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> —<br /> Megan<br /> The best thing Jason ever did was cheat on me.<br /> Not that I&#039;m grateful to my skunk of an ex-fiancé at the moment. I&#039;m crawling down the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, heading into my hometown. There&#039;s a big game this weekend and the Leopards are the team to beat in the NFL, so everybody and his brother has come to see them take on the Stallions.<br /> Reaching my exit at last, I take the off-ramp to Central Avenue. It&#039;s as crowded as the freeway, crammed with cars trying to get home or to a hotel before the dark clouds overhead unleash their fury. I inch along, wishing the traffic would vanish so I could pistol the puny engine on my compact car and vent some of my emotions.<br /> Every time the scene from this morning intrudes on my mind, anger and pain flare up anew. I&#039;m sick of driving, sick of grieving, of wasting my tears on a man who doesn&#039;t deserve them. If I hadn&#039;t come home early and found Jason balls-deep in another woman, I&#039;d still be planning our wedding.<br /> I need a drink and a hot bath and some mindless entertainment. I need to be numb.<br /> My cell phone rings. I glance down and see that it&#039;s Jason. It&#039;s all I can do not to pick up the phone and hurl it straight through the windshield.<br /> It&#039;s only an instant that my eyes are off the road, but when I look up there&#039;s a truck stopped right in front of me. With no time to brake, I wrench the steering wheel, jerking my car sideways into the next lane — just as a bright blue sports car whips into the same spot from the other side.<br /> Its front bumper hits the passenger side of my car with a sickening crunch, bouncing my head off the window next to me, then snapping me back the other way. The impact spins my car around. I end up facing the wrong way, the oncoming traffic dividing frantically around me like water going past the prow of a ship.<br /> I&#039;m too stunned to move; for long moments, I just sit there staring. I&#039;m finally numb, but not the way I wanted.<br /> Maybe I messed up in another life, and today is some kind of karmic revenge. My lower lip trembles, and I bite down on it. Self-pity sucks, and no matter what, I will not start crying again.<br /> A tap on my side window makes me jump. I turn my head to see a man peering in at me. Dark hair, dark eyes, shoulders as broad as a house. Why does he seem so familiar?<br /> When I don&#039;t respond, he opens my door. &quot;Are you all right?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes. I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I say, straightening in my seat. &quot;Was that your car?&quot; &quot;Yeah, but don&#039;t worry about that.&quot; I hear a snort behind him, but I can&#039;t see who it is because the huge man in front of me is blocking my view.<br /> Undoing my seat belt, I turn to get out of the car. The man takes my hand to help me up. Electric heat surges up my arm and through my body, flooding me with sensation. A detached corner of my mind notices my entirely inappropriate response, and wonders if it&#039;s because I&#039;m in shock.<br /> He backs away to give me room. Now I can see the other man, standing by the flashy blue car with his arms folded. Same hair, same eyes, same massive build.<br /> At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> Granted, they are the hottest men I&#039;ve ever laid eyes on. But still. &quot;Don&#039;t worry about the car,&quot; the one nearest me says again. &quot;I&#039;m Cody, by the way.&quot; He&#039;d let go of me when I stood up, and now he&#039;s holding out his hand again to shake.<br /> It&#039;s an enormous hand — it engulfs mine, and I am not a petite woman. But I only have an instant to process that, because at the contact with his rough, warm skin, heat flows through me once more. This time, my papilla go hard.<br /> I tell myself it&#039;s the stress. That&#039;s why I&#039;m getting more turned on than I ever did from Jason&#039;s touch, right here in the middle of the street, with honking cars all around us. I want to believe it, but I know it&#039;s not true.<br /> The other thing I know is that I need to stop feeling this way. Now. I pull my hand free and look at his brother. &quot;So you must be Brock. My dad&#039;s told me about you both.&quot;<br /> A slow smile quirks one side of his mouth. He&#039;s devastatingly handsome, just like his twin — and he knows it. &quot;Your dad&#039;s a fan?&quot;<br /> &quot;You could say that,&quot; I tell him. &quot;He&#039;s your coach.&quot;<br /> The guys exchange a quick glance, eyebrows raised. Traffic is still going by us, but very slowly because people keep stopping to take photos of the twins through their car windows, even though night has fallen.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re Coach Turner&#039;s daughter?&quot; Brock says. NFL teams have a lot of different coaches, so it&#039;s a valid question. But there&#039;s only one head coach, and that&#039;s my dad.<br /> &quot;Yeah, I&#039;m Megan. I&#039;d say it&#039;s nice to meet you, but I&#039;d really prefer we hadn&#039;t met this way.&quot;<br /> Cody grins at that, but Brock&#039;s frowning, his mind on something else. &quot;Don&#039;t you live in Omaha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I did,&quot; I say. And I am so not having that conversation with either of these guys. &quot;We should call the police and our insurance and all that.&quot;<br /> Their sports car has a crumpled fender but is mostly intact. When I go around to the passenger side of my car, though, I see that it took the brunt of things.<br /> &quot;Yeah, it&#039;s totaled,&quot; Cody says from behind me. He sounds far too cheerful about it, and I suppress a twinge of irritation. Even as a rookie, he&#039;s earning a good salary, so buying a new car is no big deal to him.<br /> But I have no job at the moment, and I&#039;m not asking my father for money. He&#039;s already letting me stay at his place until I can sort things out. Letting him pay for stuff on top of that is way more than I&#039;m comfortable with. Maybe I can find some kind of telecommuting work until I can get another car.<br /> I go back around to the driver&#039;s side, taking out my phone and my insurance card. Brock&#039;s already on his phone. &quot;Cops are on the way to take an accident report,&quot; he says when he hangs up, &quot;and I&#039;ve got tow trucks and a cab coming too.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tow trucks, plural?&quot; I say.<br /> He shrugs. &quot;They both need it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, thank you.&quot; But he only called one cab. Does that mean ...<br /> &quot;Are you heading to your dad&#039;s house?&quot; he says, as if hearing my unspoken question. At my nod, he continues, &quot;We&#039;ll drop you off. It&#039;s on the way to our place anyway.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks,&quot; I say again. &quot;That&#039;s really very kind.&quot;<br /> &quot;No big deal.&quot; He and Cody exchange another swift glance, and this time I sense the undercurrent flowing between them. Whatever they&#039;re thinking, it sends a ripple of awareness down my spine.<br /> The brothers are standing together now, and I can&#039;t help but admire the view. Chiseled jaws, skin in matching shades of sun-tanned bronze, strong noses, sensual mouths. They were impressive when I watched them play on TV, but in person their charisma is overwhelming.<br /> My gaze wanders down to the arms like tree trunks, then the tight, narrow waists. They&#039;re both wearing gym shorts and t-shirts, the fabric straining against their biceps and thighs. I bet their abs are amazing too. They could be world-class models instead of football players.<br /> Two sets of big, dark brown eyes pin me in place, and suddenly I can&#039;t breathe. The moment lengthens until I force myself to look away. My heart is beating way too fast.<br /> Maybe getting in a taxi with the twins is not such a good idea. But the wind is rising, the clouds darker and more threatening. We need to get indoors before the skies open up.<br /> By the time the police and the tow trucks have come and gone, the taxi has arrived, and the air has a bite that makes me shiver. I have my suitcase and purse, but have to cross my fingers that the rest of the stuff in my car will be safe at the repair shop until I can pick it up. Cody puts the suitcase in the cab&#039;s trunk, then opens the back door and slides in. Brock gestures for me to go next.<br /> I don&#039;t want to make a big deal out of riding up front with the driver after the guys have been so nice to me, so I get in and scoot over to make room. The brothers dwarf me, and when Brock slides in, I&#039;m squeezed between them like I&#039;m the filling in a twin sandwich.<br /> The driver pulls into the crush of traffic. Pressed between the brothers, I&#039;m instantly warm. My whole body starts to tingle, and it&#039;s not just from the heat coming off them. I know this because the sensations are strongest right between my legs.<br /> I&#039;ve never reacted to a man like this before, let alone two of them at once. Maybe all my emotions about Jason are being diverted into lust. Which means it&#039;s a really bad idea for me to let this continue.<br /> If they realize how turned on I am, they&#039;ll think I&#039;m a freak or a groupie. I don&#039;t want to give them any ideas, since I&#039;ll doubtless be around them again — I won&#039;t miss a game. In my best nice/polite/helpful voice, I say, &quot;I should sit in front.&quot;<br /> &quot;Nah,&quot; Brock drawls, and the next thing I know he picks me up as if I weigh nothing at all and settles me sideways on his lap, my hip nestled in his crotch. I suck in a breath as electricity jolts through my body.<br /> Excuse me,&quot; I say, still struggling for politeness. &quot;I can&#039;t sit in your lap.&quot; I try to ignore the sensations spiraling from my core out through my body and back again.<br /> &quot;You are sitting in my lap,&quot; he points out, like it&#039;s no big deal. One of his hands, so big and strong and warm, is curled around my waist, burning through my clothing. The other goes to my head, pressing gently down to tuck me against his neck, then stays tangled in my hair.<br /> He smells like sunshine and clean male sweat. It&#039;s intoxicating. My voice comes out all soft and breathy when I say, &quot;I mean it&#039;s not appropriate. Please let me go.&quot;<br /> &quot;Relax, sugar,&quot; he says in that same lazy tone. &quot;We&#039;re not gonna hurt you.&quot;<br /> The we is not exactly comforting.<br /> Brock&#039;s mouth brushes the skin on the side of my neck, making me jolt. Since I can&#039;t take them up on their offer, I don&#039;t need any more torment. I try to pull away again, but he just tucks me back against his side.<br /> &quot;Easy, Megalicious,&quot; he says in that rumble of his. &quot;You&#039;re too tense. We need to help you relax.&quot;<br /> &quot;You did not just call me — that.&quot; I can&#039;t even make myself repeat his ridiculous nickname. Who does he think he is? Besides the guy who&#039;s making my brain melt, I mean, along with the rest of my body.<br /> Cody chuckles. &quot;How about megagorgeous?&quot; He shifts closer, running a finger up and down my arm. <br /> My system is overloading again, and I can&#039;t help squirming some more on Brock&#039;s lap. &quot;Yeah, babe,&quot; he says. &quot;Let Daddy Brock make you feel better.&quot;<br /> &quot;Daddy Brock?&quot; I sputter and then snort with laughter. &quot;You guys are no older than I am. I might even be older than you.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not the years, baby,&quot; he says, his lips grazing the sensitive shell of my outer ear. &quot;It&#039;s the mileage.&quot;<br /> Even as I roll my eyes at him quoting movie lines at me, he turns me so I&#039;m facing forward in the taxi. One arm wraps around my midriff, and his free hand teases the skin just above the waistband of my shorts.<br /> His touch sends sparks shooting right down to my private part. I must have hit my head during the collision harder than I thought. Anger, grief, stress, hormones — can&#039;t forget the raging hormones — have apparently shredded every bit of common sense I possess. Because I don&#039;t say anything.<br /> All I have to do is open my mouth and tell them, &quot;No.&quot; Or &quot;Stop that.&quot; And they&#039;d back off, both of them. I know it in my bones. Impossible as it sounds, I feel safe with these two men who are taking such liberties with my body.<br /> I&#039;m letting it happen because I want it to. Because I want them. Because right now, with the rain wrapping the taxi in sheets of water, hiding us in our own little world, all I care about is how they&#039;re making me feel.<br /> And how they&#039;re making me feel is like a beautiful and desirable woman. Someone worth wanting. Someone Jason was a fool to let go.<br /> Who are you kidding? whispers the self-doubt that&#039;s been tormenting me all day, ever since I walked in on Jason and his mistress. You&#039;re nothing to them.<br /> I almost listen, almost give in to the crushing weight of my insecurity. But then my phone rings. Cody pulls it out of my purse. &quot;Jason,&quot; he says, reading the screen. &quot;Who&#039;s that?&quot;<br /> My anger blazes again. &quot;No one,&quot; I snap. I grab the phone, hit the Reject Call button, and toss it back in my purse. Jason, and not in a good way. He got his and now I&#039;m getting mine.<br /> I relax against Brock, consciously letting go of my resistance. &quot;That&#039;s my girl,&quot; he whispers. His hand slips inside my shorts, then under the elastic of my panties, his fingertips teasing the curls above my cherry.<br /> Now that I&#039;ve decided not to fight it, I&#039;m impatient for more. &quot;Touch me,&quot; I whisper back. &quot;Do it.&quot;<br /> <br /> There&#039;s a car I don&#039;t recognize parked in my dad&#039;s driveway, a white SUV next to his black one. The guys exchange a glance, but don&#039;t say anything. We all get out, and Cody retrieves my suitcase while Brock says to the driver, &quot;Wait here — we&#039;ll be back in a few minutes.&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s okay,&quot; I say. &quot;You don&#039;t have to come in with me.&quot; My dad may not have x-ray vision, but I can&#039;t shake the feeling that as soon as he sees us together, he&#039;ll somehow know what just happened.<br /> &quot;Just need to ask him a question,&quot; Brock says, but there&#039;s a twinkle in his eye that fills me with trepidation. He and Cody follow me up the sidewalk, close behind me as if they&#039;re afraid I&#039;ll slip inside and lock the door on them. They might be right.<br /> My body hasn&#039;t stopped humming from those amazing orgasms, and I mentally cross my fingers that my face is blank enough to protect me. Since Dad&#039;s expecting me, I open the front door without knocking, the twins still right behind me.<br /> The entryway opens into the living room, with a hallway branching off to the left that goes to the bedrooms, and a doorway on the right that leads to the kitchen. Since the living room is empty, I turn into the kitchen — and stop so fast the brothers bump into me.<br /> My dad&#039;s there, and so is a woman I&#039;ve never seen before. Their arms are around each other; his hands are on her hip. And they&#039;re pecking like there&#039;s no tomorrow.<br /> I haven&#039;t been this shocked since the day I was ten and came home to find my father crying in the living room. Even catching Jason this morning was less of a stunner. My voice is stuck in my throat. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d say anyway.<br /> Brock comes to my rescue by clearing his throat loudly, breaking up the makeout session. My dad&#039;s head whips around. &quot;Megan!&quot; he says. He looks confused — understandable, with the Beast Brothers at my back — but also a bit guilty.<br /> &quot;Hi, Dad.&quot; I find I can speak now that the silence has been broken. &quot;I did tell you I was almost here.&quot; His guilty look increases, and a small part of me is glad because it helps me conceal my own feelings of self-reproach. He comes over to give me a hug, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close. When I called this morning to say I was on my way, he didn&#039;t ask any questions; something in my voice must have warned him it wasn&#039;t the time. All he said was, &quot;I&#039;ll be here.&quot;<br /> His unwavering support steadies me, even as the contrast to Jason&#039;s betrayal is like a shard of glass in my heart. I squeeze him tighter, overflowing with love and gratitude, but his next words shatter the mood.<br /> &quot;Vivian stopped by after we spoke,&quot; he says. &quot;Vivian, I&#039;d like you to meet my daughter Megan.&quot;<br /> The woman comes forward, hands outstretched. &quot;It&#039;s wonderful to meet you, dear. Your father&#039;s told me so much about you.&quot;<br /> My first thought is that she looks nothing like my mother. I still have memories of my mom, and lots of old photographs. Not to mention mirrors. I have my mother&#039;s auburn curls and curvy build, whereas Vivian is blonde and slender. I&#039;m relieved that there&#039;s no resemblance; I&#039;m not sure what I would do if my dad started dating a lookalike.<br /> Her expression, though, puts my back up. Maybe it&#039;s my imagination working overtime, but the little smile playing around her lips reminds me of Jason&#039;s mistress. He threw her out this morning when I caught them together, but she smirked at me while she strutted out of the house, as if she&#039;d won some kind of victory.<br /> I want to smack Vivian&#039;s smile right off her face — which is crazy and wrong. My dad isn&#039;t cheating; he&#039;s entitled to be happy.<br /> I should be happy that he&#039;s met someone after so many years alone. But I&#039;m not. Shoving aside thoughts of what that says about me, I force a smile and say, &quot;It&#039;s nice to meet you.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s when everything goes from awkward to totally insane.<br /> Because Vivian looks at the twins and says, &quot;Hello, boys. What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> And Cody and Brock say, &quot;Hey, Mom.&quot;		ForFun-123		5	https://facebook.com/61554441015403	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011335	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031129		455		965635938241017	1	3.6221073679985E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375468440733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468845	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434558016_916739443722678_2728581412284202286_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=C9HllM-m8h8Ab5jkYB5&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDrAJcy83qqxYKjNFl2PaNHwwvdcFpdjRE49vIVXr-Dmg&oe=6618DA18	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435404660_224109224129366_5627012491834723844_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=sEc9ZcjRw1YAb5WLKB6&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB99vpa1RAD9Zt7i89XRioXUJR1M-ZqlIBGaVpF93DSQg&oe=6618E811			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Her face has a mixed expression of frown and worry.<br /> &quot;Are you sure you&#039;re ready to go back to San Francisco?&quot;<br /> I put down the dress I was holding as I found myself laughing at her question.<br /> &quot;Of course! Why shouldn&#039;t I be ready?&quot;<br /> She shrugged, walking towards the bed and slumped herself next to me. &quot;I think you should ask yourself that question and not me.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, I don&#039;t have to ask myself that question because I know that I&#039;m ready! It&#039;s been almost four years since I left my hometown and I really missed the things I was doing then.&quot;<br /> &quot;Okay, as you say so.&quot; She gives me a shrug for the second time. &quot;Are you now going to stay there for good?&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know. Maybe yes, maybe no. But honestly, I haven&#039;t thought about it yet. I just want to see my daughter and surprise her on her birthday.&quot;<br /> &quot;How about seeing your husband again? Are you ready for that?&quot;<br /> &quot;Ex-husband! He&#039;s no longer my husband, Jack, remember?&quot;<br /> &quot;Alright, but what if you meet him again at the party? You know, it&#039;s impossible for you not to see him again. After all, he&#039;s still Cali&#039;s father.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. And so - if he&#039;s there? I can&#039;t stop him from seeing his daughter, besides, everyone expects him to attend the party. Of course, some of them are just to gossip about our lives.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hmm ... so you mean to say you&#039;re ready to face him again after four years of hiding from him?&quot;<br /> &quot;Excuse me! I&#039;m not hiding from him, I didn&#039;t and I will not. Why would I do that? And as for your question, of course, I&#039;m ready. I completely forgot what happened. It&#039;s all in the past. I am now Samantha Soriano version 2.0!&quot; I said flipping my hair over my shoulder. You know, to show her how confident I am with my answer.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re saying you have already moved on, huh?&quot; She asked after a while. I know how much she&#039;s trying to suppress her laughter.<br /> I sighed.<br /> &quot;Jack, how many times do I have to answer that question? I&#039;ve already moved on and whatever has happened in the past, it will remain buried like all the stupid feelings I felt for him four years ago. I&#039;m completely healed, especially now that I have David. I love him and I&#039;m happy with him.&quot;<br /> David is my boyfriend. And If you&#039;re asking if my daughter approved him as my boyfriend ... the answer is yes and we&#039;ve been together for six months.<br /> &quot;Oh ... alright, you&#039;re completely healed.&quot; She left me hanging on those words and busied herself checking her new polished nails.<br /> &quot;Hep! You don&#039;t have to explain. Just let me continue, okay? What I was saying earlier was that you should take David with you to San Francisco. Why? Well, it&#039;s not just to introduce him to everyone, but to show your ex-husband what kind of precious gem he has thrown 4 years ago. He chose to be with that woman who knows nothing but shows off on a catwalk wearing only two pieces of her - I mean, cloth!&quot;<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t blame her, she&#039;s a model.&quot; I chuckled.<br /> &quot;I know she&#039;s a lingerie model, but you don&#039;t get my point, do you? You and Luke had been married for 4 years, you had a five-year-old daughter but what got me confused is that he never learned to love you? Goodness!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch! Do you really have to slap me again with those words?&quot; I pretended to be hurt. I couldn&#039;t help it. I don&#039;t even know why those words still give a slight sting in my spine.<br /> &quot;Why? Isn&#039;t it true? Jeez! If only it were David, I think he learned to love you in those 4 years of being together!&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, if only he was David, but he&#039;s not him. He&#039;s Luke Marcuz Williams.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s be serious, Sam. What if suddenly everything changes when you come back?&quot;<br /> This made me frown. &quot;What do you mean?&quot;<br /> &quot;What if when you see him again you&#039;ll realize that you still love him? That nothing has changed and that you are still in love with him even after four years?&quot;<br /> My mouth suspended in mid-air. I admit I was kinda shocked by her question.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not going to happen.&quot; I smiled, shaking my head.<br /> &quot;How can you be sure of that?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just know, &quot; I said with a shrug.<br /> &quot;Well, let&#039;s see.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s true, Jack, believe me. Because Luke and I...&quot; (I smiled bitterly) &quot; ... we just met, but we weren&#039;t really destined to be together. See? Fate had just played on us.&quot; I blinked away the tears which I don&#039;t know where it came from.<br /> &quot;Ohh...&quot; she held my hand, giving me a sad smile. &quot;You&#039;re right, you&#039;re not meant to be together. It&#039;s enough that you became fool and stupid over him in your youth days. But anyway, at least that&#039;s stupidity gave you the most precious gift you&#039;ve ever received.&quot;<br /> I dropped my back to the bed when Jack finally left my room. She&#039;s right. The biggest mistake I made also gave me a precious and memorable gift in my life ... becoming a mother. It was a mistake that I will forever regret doing but would be grateful for at the same time.<br /> Staring blankly at the ceiling, a sad smile formed my lips as the part of that happy and painful memories crossed my mind again.<br /> Four years ago ... a 17-year-old Samantha ...<br /> &quot;Ouch!&quot;<br /> I screamed, caressing my forehead. Then a crumpled paper landed in front of me. I don&#039;t have to ask who did that stupid thing as there is only one person who always does such a thing to annoy me. My older brother, Dale.<br /> Frowning, I slowly turned my chair only to see him lying on my bed, grinning with his legs crossed against each other.<br /> &quot;Dale! What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> &quot;Shhh ... hey, sis, why do you always forget that this is also my house?&quot; He changed his position. He faced me, resting his head on the palm of his hand while his elbow supported its weight.<br /> &quot;Dale Sebastian Soriano! Don&#039;t you know how to respect someone&#039;s privacy? You&#039;re so annoying!&quot;<br /> But he just laughed even more.<br /> My chest goes up and down but I remained seated. I&#039;m really trying to calm my nerves not to kill my own brother. How I wish sometimes for the ground to open up and swallow him. I don&#039;t care if it includes my bed, I&#039;ll just ask Dad to buy me a new one.<br /> &quot;Samantha, Samantha, Samantha. Tsk.tsk.tsk ... when are you going to wake up and stop dreaming about my best friend? Oh, no, I forgot you&#039;re awake. Stop daydreaming about Luke, because let me tell you, he already has a girlfriend. And even if he doesn&#039;t have one, he will certainly never notice you.&quot;<br /> &#039;Ouch.&#039; My heart screams inside.<br /> &quot;He will never look at you. Tss! He doesn&#039;t even like you, I mean, you&#039;re not his type.&quot;<br /> Is he really my brother or have I just been adopted? He&#039;s a straightforward person and sometimes I couldn&#039;t help but hurt with his harsh words.<br /> &quot;You really know how to throw harsh words, are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s true, Sam. You&#039;re no match compared to all the girls who flaunt their bodies every day in front of him. Look at yourself, you don&#039;t even know how to use makeup.&quot;<br /> &quot;You know what, I started getting confused if we are really siblings! You don&#039;t love me and I feel it!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tss! Stop the drama, Samantha, it doesn&#039;t suit you.&quot;<br /> I just blinked repeatedly. The nerve.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just concern about you, don&#039;t you get it? You&#039;ll never want to be his girlfriend if you just know him.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you know about love? I&#039;m warning you, Samantha, stop your illusions about Luke. He already has a girlfriend.&quot;<br /> I just rolled my eyes. The word came from him, Luke has a girlfriend - yes, a girlfriend, meaning a girlfriend only. And since they are not yet married, I still have the chance to make him look at me and of course, to love me. Yay!<br /> Visiting my brother at the University is not my first time doing it. I&#039;ve done this many times in the past eight months since I knew that his best friend had returned to San Francisco to continue his studies. But I must admit that this is the first time I come here &#039;ALONE&#039;, as my best friend&#039;s rope of patience towards my brother has already reached its limit. Well ... I guess you already know the reason.<br /> Wearing my new mini skirt or should I say - the shortest I&#039;ve ever had - skirt, I smiled at all the girls who actually presume to be my sister-in-law in the future.<br /> &quot;Hi, Sam.&quot; They greet me in unison.<br /> &quot;Hello.&quot; I greet back smiling.<br /> Well, Dale and Luke are both famous in this school, not only because they both have looks and appeal, but also because they were both heirs to the largest advertising and real estate company in the country.<br /> I kept walking until my feet reached the best spot where I could see my king playing. I&#039;m sure they haven&#039;t noticed me yet. Well, it&#039;s a big favor on my part, since I was able to watch and stare the way Luke&#039;s muscles flex every time he moves.<br /> So the game started. I just rolled my eyes when the annoying creatures - I mean, girls behind me started screaming the names of their favorite players.<br /> But my heart jumped out of my chest when our eyes met. I smiled sweetly at him, but I only got a blank stare before he ran to the other side of the court.<br /> &#039;Hmm ... it&#039;s okay. I know you&#039;ll be mine soon.&#039; A desperate smile formed on my lips.<br /> &quot;What - &quot; It&#039;s too late for me to avoid the flying round object as it already hits me on the shoulder. And because of its strong impact, I fall from my seat. &quot;Ouch!&quot; I screamed because of the unexpected pain.<br /> &quot;Oh, God! Are you okay? I&#039;m sorry, I didn&#039;t catch the ball before it went in your direction.&quot; A new face from the team asked me while helping me to stand up.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay, I&#039;m fine.&quot; I tried to smile after seeing Luke standing behind him.<br /> &quot;Tss! This is a college university, but what is a spoiled brat high school student doing here?&quot; Luke sneered and although it pinched my heart, I still managed to smile - charmingly.<br /> &quot;Hi, Luke.&quot;<br /> He stared at me and I didn&#039;t miss the way he clenched his jaws after seeing my skirt. His expression became darker, but I &#039;misinterpret it in some naughty idea&#039;.<br /> I hold my breath and held my chin up. This is it, he finally noticed my outfit.<br /> I was just pulled back to earth when he started walking away after throwing me a hard glare.<br /> &quot;W-Wait!&quot; I can still feel the pain on my butt but I have to run after him. I don&#039;t want to miss this opportunity as it only happens in a blue moon. &quot;Luke!&quot; I grabbed his arm which made him stop and look at me.<br /> I swear my heart stopped beating the moment he turned around. His cheeks were red and so were his lips. Oh, gosh! He looks so handsome.<br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - &quot;<br /> &quot;What do you want, Ms. Soriano?&quot;<br /> Oh, yeah ... the second time he called me Miss Soriano.<br /> &quot;Why are you calling me by my last name? I told you to call me Sam, besides, you&#039;re my brother&#039;s best friend, aren&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> He scoffed, removing his arm from my grip. &quot;Right. Your brother and I are best friends and not us. We are not even close.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, but we can at least be friends, you know.&quot; I shrugged awkwardly, trying to keep up his pace.<br /> &quot;Look, Miss Soriano, I&#039;m busy and I don&#039;t have time for this childish conversation.&quot;<br /> &quot;Childish - no, it&#039;s not! I mean it. We can be friends.&quot; I know some of his teammates are looking at us right now with different expressions on their faces, but the thing is - &#039;I don&#039;t care.&#039;<br /> He instantly stopped walking. And I take that as an opportunity to tell him what I feel, where honestly, I&#039;ve already forgotten how many times I&#039;ve confessed it to him.<br /> &quot;I like you, Luke Marcuz. No, I think I&#039;m falling in love with you.&quot; I smiled even though I already knew what his next words will be.<br /> We heard some cheerings from the other students and his expression darkened as he formed his fists into a hardball. It&#039;s okay - I know he wouldn&#039;t hit me.<br /> &quot;You know what, why don&#039;t you just go home and do your homework instead of bothering me? You&#039;re too young for this kind of thing, don&#039;t you know that? And forgodsake, how many times do I have to tell you that I don&#039;t like you!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch.&quot; My right hand automatically lifted into my left chest. &quot;But I said I like you, what will you do about it?&quot;<br /> &#039;Who says I can&#039;t be an actress?&#039;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re just wasting your effort, Samantha. Wearing heavy makeup, fitted shirt, short skirt and 4-inch heels is only for those desperate women!&quot;<br /> Maybe if we&#039;re just in a different situation, I would have jumped 10 times and roll on the ground as he mentioned my name ... but his words cuts not only my heart but also my ego.<br /> &quot;I already have a girlfriend and I love her.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know, but just like what you said, she&#039;s only your girlfriend and not your wife. So that means I still have a chance to prove myself to you.&quot; I shrugged.<br /> I don&#039;t know where I got the strength to spill those words, but I have to make him understand what I feel. I noticed the fire registering in his eyes, showing a silent warning as he took a step closer to me.<br /> &quot;Listen kid and bear this in your mind!&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re too young and naive to understand the things around you. And do you think I&#039;m oblivious of what you&#039;re doing?&quot; He scoffed. &quot;No, I&#039;m not, so better stop this childish act of yours and stop bothering me. I love my girlfriend and I would never, never choose you over her.&quot;<br /> And with one last glare, he left me speechless and open-mouthed in the middle. <br /> <br /> At our favourite fast-food restaurant 7 years ago ...<br /> &quot;What the heck! Are you insane, Samantha?&quot; That was Jack&#039;s first reaction when I told her about my plan of seducing Luke to the next level.<br /> &quot;Well, I have no choice, Jack.&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you talking about you have no choice? You have all the choices in the world to stop your craziness over Luke Williams, otherwise, you will end up miserably!&quot;<br /> &quot;Miserably? No, Jack, because miserably is what will happen to me if I just let him marry that woman after his graduation!&quot;<br /> Queen Of The Night resto-bar, 9:30 pm.<br /> The roaring music filled my ears the moment I entered the exclusive night bar.<br /> I waited for almost half an hour before the man I was waiting for finally entered the club. I immediately called the bartender&#039;s attention and pointed to Luke&#039;s direction. He recognized him instantly the moment I showed Luke&#039;s photo. He hesitated at first, asked me again some random questions and because of that, I pulled the last $5000 out of my bag, and that&#039;s what made him shut his mouth.<br /> He nodded and motioned for me to hide while he&#039;s doing the rest of the job.<br /> Honestly, I have a lot of plans, way better than this. But after listening to his conversation with my brother, I don&#039;t know what happened to me. Suddenly I became frustrated and desperate to make him mine, although I know that with this plan I will not only be able to stop their wedding but also to destroy their relationship.<br /> But that&#039;s what I wanted and here I am now. Besides, backing out isn&#039;t in my vocabulary. I have already paid the prick of a bartender all my pennies, so I have no choice but to proceed with the plan. The operation &#039;stops Luke Williams wedding and make him fall in love with me&#039; plan&#039;.<br /> My eyes widened like saucers the moment I saw Dale walking behind Luke as they entered the club. I couldn&#039;t help cursing because I didn&#039;t know whether to continue doing it or I&#039;ll be back next time.<br /> &#039;Whew! You have to think of a better solution for this, Samantha!&#039;<br /> Until finally a brilliant idea came to my mind. I immediately ran to the ladies&#039; room and entered one of the cubicles.<br /> &quot;Why on earth would I do that?&quot; I can imagine the deep frown painted on Jack&#039;s forehead when she answered my call.<br /> I tried to ask her a favor to call my brother and pick me up from Janet&#039;s house, one of our classmates as the wheel on the back of my car flattened out, so I had to send it to the nearest mechanical shop.<br /> &quot;Please, Jack?&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you doing at Janet&#039;s house at this very late hour? And seriously, you&#039;re really asking me a favor to call your narcissistic brother? Huh! Why don&#039;t you just call him and tell him to pick you up?&quot;<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t!&quot; I bit my lip. &#039;Jeez, why did I say that?&#039;<br /> &quot;What? What do you mean you can&#039;t?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - I - I can&#039;t reach his phone. I tried to call him but he&#039;s out of range.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s what happened before I ended up in a room with Luke&#039;s sleeping figure after almost two hours of waiting.<br /> But the moment I got out of the washroom, my vision became blurry and I don&#039;t know why I suddenly felt dizzy. I don&#039;t remember ordering heavy drinks, &#039;cause I only asked the prick bartender to give me just a ladies drink. And as far as I remember, I only have two &#039;shots&#039; if what they may call it.<br /> &quot;What the heck is going on with me?&quot; I asked myself confused.<br /> Massaging my temple, I took a deep breath and tried to walk towards the bed. The room is a bit dark and the only light source comes from the small table lamp near the bed, which is enough for me to see how drunk Luke is.<br /> I sit on the edge of the bed. Greek God&#039;s body flaunts freely in front of me and God knows how much I really wanted to touch every part of his body. And despite the heaviness of my eyelids, I tried to lift my hand and bring it to his hair.<br /> I don&#039;t know but the tears started to blur my vision. I must be 17 but I know that I feel for him. I love him.<br /> &#039;You know what, I always wonder what happens if I was born at your same, would you ever notice me? Or what if I&#039;m Dale and I happen to be your best friend, would you ever feel the same for me? Would you ever return my feelings, this love I have for you?&#039;<br /> I&#039;m not sure if this is my first and ever last chance to do this. Besides, I don&#039;t even know what will happen tomorrow, so before the drowsiness takes over me, I found myself cupping his face and pecking him passionately.<br /> How I pray this isn&#039;t just a dream, that we could stay like this forever and that I never wake up, so I could always be with him and his always next to me. He&#039;s mine and I am his. It&#039;s only in my dreams that I don&#039;t have to play a smart girl in front of him. I don&#039;t have to go to his university every time I wanted to see him, as he would be the one to make an effort to see me.<br /> &quot;Baby girl.&quot;<br /> I tried again to open my eyes despite the heaviness that I felt with my eyelids only to see the smile on his lips. I was about to return that smile but I was a little bit late to do it. He captured my lips in a hard and possessive peck while his hands were doing its job, wandering all over my body.<br /> I was still busy analyzing my feelings when he positioned himself between my legs and ...<br /> &quot;Oh, God!&quot;<br /> I gasped loudly as I felt the unexpected pain that surged down my core. Honestly, I didn&#039;t expect my first time to be this painful and that I hadn&#039;t even noticed that my nails were digging his shoulders. He&#039;s just too busy moving on top of me not to realize it.<br /> Until the pain finally subsides and turns it into another burning sensation that builds up inside me, drowning my mind in the pool of lust and that&#039;s it - my whole body shuddered beneath him.<br /> After reaching his peak, he dropped his body next to me. And much to my surprise, he pulled me even closer to him, wrapping my small frame with his toned and strong arm while the other served as my pillow.<br /> &quot;I love you, &quot; I whispered, my face was on his neck.<br /> &quot;I love you, baby girl.&quot;<br /> I heard it. I heard those words before losing consciousness and falling asleep.<br /> After washing my face and drying it with a clean towel, I started putting on my clothes from yesterday. I have to hurry as I want to ask the prick bartender of what he put in my drinks last night.<br /> Taking my steps out of the bathroom, my mind was focused on my goal of talking to the bartender and I didn&#039;t waste any second looking at the bed. I took my bag and was about to open the door when suddenly a loud voice roared through the four corners of the room.<br /> &quot;Where are you going?&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do, Samantha?&quot;<br /> I flinched when he held my arms tightly. His voice laced with anger and so his eyes, that if that kind of look could ever kill, I&#039;m sure I&#039;m already lying six feet under the ground.<br /> &quot;answer me!&quot;<br /> &quot;Huh? I - I didn&#039;t do anything - &quot; but he cut me off.<br /> &quot;Liar! You spiked my drinks last night, didn&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> &quot;I - &quot; Holy God, what am I going to say? &quot;I&#039;m sorry, &quot; I uttered, lowering my head. I couldn&#039;t bear to look him in the eye. They were like a fire that slowly burns my soul.<br /> &quot;Sorry? You&#039;re sorry?&quot;<br /> &quot;Aww ... y-you&#039;re hurting me.&quot; I tried to remove his hands but he only tightened his grip. My tears were now forming around my eyes not because I&#039;m scared but because of the guilt that is eating me inside. &quot;I - I just wanted to take pictures of you but I wasn&#039;t intending to have intercourse with you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Really?&quot; He asked, clenching his jaws.<br /> &quot;Believe me, Luke, this is not included in my plan and I didn&#039;t intend - &quot;<br /> &quot;your excuses! Why am I supposed to believe you?&quot; and he began to launch curses and offensive words that almost made me cry.<br /> &quot;You know what? You&#039;ve completely lost my respect for you! I thought you&#039;re different, but no, I was wrong!&quot;<br /> &quot;I didn&#039;t do anything. I told you I felt dizzy and fell asleep last night. I&#039;m sorry. Honestly, I thought it was a dream - &quot;<br /> &quot;A dream? Really, huh? Was it a dream that you enjoyed so much?&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just stating the truth. I have no plans to ruin you, I - I just want to be with you because I love you and that&#039;s all.&quot;<br /> &quot;Samantha Soriano, the mere fact that you planed all this means you have every intention of ruining me! What is it for? You want me to notice you? I don&#039;t like you and how many times do I have to shout it in front of you just to make you understand that I don&#039;t like you?&quot;<br /> He paused for a few seconds.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t love you and do you think that after everything you did last night, I will still be able to love you?&quot;<br /> I suddenly lost for words. I was just standing in front of him, motionless.		Shep002		55	https://facebook.com/100093452425291	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011360	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031129		455		1117494762906301	1	1.1402125272516E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375329210733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODQvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDkvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468825	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435254313_1137507280726329_8592813111867806477_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VYPXARGK5OQAb6Ko9p4&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDEvwTeoygRjEAcuUHzhWl4YN3_6dGVbZ6iSkMdNwXvXQ&oe=6618E8CC	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435297946_931396151787069_8290161941445490209_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZOksyfQZ2agAb7lGVw2&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDfVA5_1lAfuInDL9pGRdJfhMCSC98hpQ6Z5NRktFWAYQ&oe=6618D5B4			0	3	Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice.Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale.<br /> ---<br /> &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot;<br /> &quot;Angus, you are so cruel! I will never agree to that!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> A cool breeze gently rolled up the curtains on the second floor of the villa.<br /> Tammy&#039;s scarred face hung with tears, and her tiny, undressundressed body lay shivering in the strong man&#039;s arms. She was too shy to look up at him.<br /> Today was her wedding night. Just now, she ended the transformation from a girl to a woman.<br /> The man holding her in his arms at the moment was her husband Angus, a man could drive all women crazy.<br /> She had loved him for fifteen years.<br /> In the darkness, Angus stared at the little woman in his arms. His deep black eyes contained a coolness that was hard for others to guess.<br /> He stroked her soft hair and murmured, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m sorry I hurt you.&quot;<br /> Although when they were having love, she hadn&#039;t been crying out in pain, she was holding back her tears. She looked so aggrieved that it hurt him a little.<br /> Tammy shook her head gently. Her face blushed.<br /> Although he was gentle, the pain was inevitable because it was her first time.<br /> However, she was happy enough that he didn&#039;t mind the scars on her face and that she was a poor little girl who had been living in exile for ten years.<br /> There was a ding, and his phone rang.<br /> Angus took the phone, looked at it, frowned, turned his head and said, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m going out for a few minutes and I will come back soon. Wait for me.&quot;<br /> He bowed his head and gently pecked on her forehead.<br /> Angus switched on the light and got out of bed, tucking Tammy in and picking up a robe from the side and putting it on.<br /> Tammy watched as he left the room.<br /> Without his embrace, she was suddenly lost. She gripped the blanket restlessly at her chest. Her thin shoulders were out of the quilt, and they were covered with the marks of their love and affection.<br /> A few minutes passed and he didn&#039;t return. Tammy&#039;s loss grew stronger and stronger.<br /> She put on her pink nightgown and picked up the heart-shaped pendant carved from the wood on the bedside table and put it around her neck.<br /> It had been given to her by her mother before she died, and although it was worthless, she had worn it since she was a child.<br /> The pendant always soothed her anxious emotion.<br /> Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice. It was extraordinarily familiar to her, but it hurt her so much for a moment. His words were like a thunderbolt exploding in her head!<br /> Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale. Her hands clenched in fists, gripping the skirt of her nightgown so tightly that her whole body was as stiff as a stone. She seemed to have lost half her life.<br /> In the back of her mind, the words he&#039;d said when he&#039;d asked her to marry him emerged...<br /> &quot;Tammy, you are a good girl, and I have no reason to marry any woman but you... &quot;<br /> But then those words were like heavy slaps in her face!<br /> Tammy&#039;s kidney was paired with Sonia&#039;s and marrying her was just to get her to sign the donor consent form-...<br /> Tammy covered her mouth and shivered.<br /> She&#039;d never agreed to donate her kidney, and she&#039;d thought he&#039;d married her because he loved her.<br /> But it turned out that he was the one who was going to trick her into donating a kidney for the woman he loved!<br /> The familiar figure not far away was as grand and tall as a king, with an elegant aristocratic air. Although the first time had only just been given to him, at the moment he was so strange to her!<br /> At this time, there came another voice with some flattery: &quot;Oh, so that&#039;s it. Young Master Smith, why didn&#039;t you say so earlier. I thought you had let Sonia down. After all, she loves you so much, and you married Tammy as soon as she fell ill. It&#039;s hard for her not to think too much. Tammy is so vicious that she won&#039;t donate her kidney to save her sister. And you&#039;re the only one who can control her!&quot;<br /> The speaker was Tammy&#039;s stepmother, who was named Sue.<br /> When Tammy was nine years old, Sue was brought home by her father along with her sister who was older than Tammy. That girl was also her father&#039;s biological daughter.<br /> In other words, not long after her father and mother got married, he already had had an affair with another woman and had a daughter outside.<br /> At the time, her mother was already suffering from depression due to the hardships she had had in the marriage. And as a result, the incident completely overwhelmed her, causing her to become more and more mentally ill. Finally, her mother desperately tried to throw her out of the car window in a major car accident, while she was burned to death in the car.<br /> By the time her body was taken out, it was all charred...<br /> Tammy was only ten years old...<br /> Her mother was killed by Sue and her daughter, and her face and life were ruined by them.<br /> And now, they had joined forces and wanted her kidney!<br /> How could they be so bad? How could they do this to her?<br /> What did she do wrong?<br /> Tammy&#039;s tears rolled down like a river that had burst its banks!<br /> Angus, did you know that I&#039;ve remembered you since I was five years old!<br /> But I loved you so much, and you trampled on my affection like this!<br /> His cruelty shattered all her hopes, and her world fell into obscurity.<br /> She thought she&#039;d made it, but when the fog had lifted, she found that the destination she&#039;d been running to wasn&#039;t heaven, but inferno!<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth desperately and ran away back to her room!<br /> Angus&#039;s eyes were deep and dark. Hearing the words Sue used to describe Tammy such as, &quot;little hoof&quot; and &quot;vicious,&quot; he was somewhat uncomfortable. His voice had turned cold, &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidneys can only be used when it&#039;s necessary.&quot;<br /> When he possessed her tonight, she was shaking all the time. She was so thin and fragile, so how could she carry the kidney removal surgery.<br /> When Sue heard this, she was immediately unhappy, but she didn&#039;t dare to show her anger, &quot;Young Master Smith, what do you mean? Didn&#039;t you say you&#039;d let her donate her kidney before marrying her? But why did you go back on your word?&quot;<br /> Angus frowned and said sternly, &quot;I have no regrets. If another suitable kidney is found before the operation, I will divorce her.&quot;<br /> Divorce.<br /> The thought of these words seemed to hit him hard heavily.<br /> Sue was about to say something else. Suddenly Angus paled and said indifferently, &quot;Go away and don&#039;t let Tammy doubt you.&quot;<br /> His tone was full of strong command that made Sue pale!<br /> Although she had decided that she was Angus&#039;s future mother-in-law, she still shivered, not daring to say anything more. She turned away but a light flashed in her eyes.<br /> Tammy, the little woman, caused her daughter to be only Angus&#039; second wife in the future even if she was well enough to marry Angus. What an abominable woman!<br /> She would never let Tammy go!<br /> ........<br /> Tammy huddled in the corner of the room with her arms wrapped around her, shivering.<br /> Angus came in, and found no one in the room. He searched around, and suddenly noticed the curtains trembling faintly.<br /> He lifted the curtains and saw Tammy sitting on the floor, hugging her knees as if she was in some kind of shock. Her face was pale as a sheet.<br /> Angus was startled, &quot;Tammy, what are you doing here?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her teeth desperately, and she stared at him with her red eyes.<br /> Angus frowned. He was confused. &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you? Get up first&quot;<br /> He bent down and put his hands under her armpits and picked her up.<br /> Suddenly, Tammy was agitated and pushed him away hard, &quot;Get off me!&quot;<br /> She almost growled out.<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Her attitude was so strange. Did she know anything?<br /> Instantly, his eyes went cold, &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her fists in grief, &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> It was clear that things had been revealed, and his cold tone seemed to tell her that there was no need for him to pretend to be gentle with her anymore.<br /> The air went cold, and Tammy&#039;s whole body became top-heavy as if all her insides had been emptied!<br /> Suddenly, she was so out of breath that a sensation of her breath being blocked came over her, and she fell to the ground, covering her chest!<br /> Angus sensed something was wrong and immediately took her in his arms!<br /> &quot;Tammy!&quot; There was urgency in his voice.<br /> Tammy&#039;s breath quickened and she gripped the man&#039;s suit tie. Her tears gushed from her eyes, and her red eyes were full of indignation!<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus didn&#039;t say much, but his face was unusually livid. He just picked Tammy up and put her on the bed.<br /> &quot;Tammy, how are you feeling?&quot; He patted her face gently, a fine layer of sweat covering his forehead.<br /> Tammy stared at him with wide and empty eyes. She gave him a sarcastic smile.<br /> If he&#039;d been scared about her before, she&#039;d have been happy. But now she just felt sick.<br /> He wasn&#039;t afraid she&#039;d die, but he was afraid that he could not get her to sign the consent form!<br /> Suddenly, Tammy sat up in bed, pushed him away, and got right off the bed!<br /> Angus frowned. He easily caught her back with his long arms and held her in his arms. He hugged her from behind, and his eyes were dark, &quot;Where do you want to go?&quot;<br /> &quot;You let go of me!&quot; Tammy shouted!<br /> Finally, monstrous anger erupted and she tried almost with all her might to break the man&#039;s hands that held her. Her nails almost sank into the back of his hands.<br /> Angus frowned and a chill crossed his face as he said coldly, &quot;Stop it. Calm down!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He&#039;s got the nerve to think she was making a scene?<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth, veins bulging on her forehead as she hissed, &quot;Angus, you son of a woman. How could you cheat on my feelings like that?!&quot;<br /> She hated him so much!<br /> Angus closed his eyes and his breathing became a little faster. He easily clamped around her in his embrace. His strong and muscular muscles pressed against her back through the suit and her nightgown. His heartbeat strongly that almost crushed her thin and frail body.<br /> In the end, he opened his cold and heartless eyes with a frost that couldn&#039;t be melted, &quot;Yes, I married you for your kidney, but...&quot;<br /> He seemed to be trying to explain something else, but the words wouldn&#039;t come out of his mouth.<br /> After all, he was doing it for her kidney. What else could he do to explain?<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He had finally admitted it to her. He admitted his intention so neatly, so righteously!<br /> Tammy breathed a cold air. She bit down on her teeth, and her face was full of tears. The tears hid the scars on her face. She raged, &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot; His voice was also tinged with a hidden anger, and his strong, powerful arms around her became tighter.<br /> Just a kidney?<br /> Why did he have the nerve to say that?<br /> &quot;Angus, you&#039;re so cruel! How could you lie to me like that to get my kidney! How could you! How could... &quot;Tammy closed her eyes in pain.<br /> His voice gradually cooled down, &quot;As long as you promise to donate your kidney to your sister, we&#039;re still husband and wife. And you&#039;re still the young lady of the Smith Family. I&#039;ll guarantee you a lifetime of glory and prosperity.&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> &quot;Hahahaha...hahahahahaha!&quot; Tammy burst out laughing.<br /> He frowned. Her miserable laughter caused him discomfort, &quot;What are you laughing at? Didn&#039;t you marry me for money? One kidney in exchange for a position as a young lady of the Smith Family and a lifetime of brocade is quite cost-efficient!&quot;<br /> Originally, he knew that she had a strong temperament. If he directly asked her to donate her kidney, she would not agree. Her father was also refused by her.<br /> That was why he carefully pained everything. He wanted to ask her to donate her kidney gradually.<br /> But tonight his plan was all ruined and the original plan had to be changed!<br /> &quot;Young Mrs. Smith?&quot; Tammy&#039;s heart was aching and she was angry. And she said sarcastically and angrily, &quot;Do you think I care about the position of the Young Mrs. Smith? I married you because...&quot;<br /> It was because I&#039;ve been in love with you for 15 years starting at the age of five...<br /> Even if you were just an ordinary person, not the high and mighty Mr. Smith, I still loved you!<br /> But what was the point of saying those words now!<br /> He was just a hateful liar!<br /> There was no way she was going to love a liar who broke her liver again!<br /> With a surge of intense hatred in her heart, she suddenly lowered her head and bit Angus&#039;s arm with a vicious force!<br /> His hand was oozing blood!<br /> Angus frowned and gritted his teeth, &quot;Tammy, you!&quot;<br /> He picked Tammy&#039;s body right up, pressed her against the bed, ripped open her nightgown, and lowered his head to peck her!<br /> &quot;Ah! You let go of me, let go of me!&quot; Tammy struggled desperately, yelling at the top of her lungs.<br /> Angus held her arms down on the bed. His cold, cruel gaze penetrated with a suffocating harshness and his tone was filled with solemn and warning, &quot;Tammy, I can tell you unequivocally that Sonia is the apple of my eye. I have loved her so for years. If anything happens to her, you&#039;re not going to have a good time!&quot;<br /> He loved Sonia dearly from the first time he saw her when he was ten years old.<br /> Sonia was only seven years old at the time, and she was so cute and made him distressed.<br /> At that time, she even gave him half of her jade pendant.<br /> The jade pendant could be combined into one. Each of them kept one, and they had promised to be together since they were young.<br /> So, no matter what the cost, he would save Sonia!<br /> Not to mention hurting the woman beneath him, he could even destroy the world for the sake of the woman he loved.<br /> Angus&#039;s words seemed to slap Tammy so hard that she shivered all the time.<br /> Had he loved Sonia all those years?<br /> So, what about her? She was nothing!<br /> His love for Sonia was so strong that he could hurt everyone in the world.<br /> And was her love for him so worthless?<br /> She was painful. Overwhelming pain!<br /> She was in pain!<br /> Angus gazed into her grieving eyes, and it was as if something had pricked his heart and made him uncomfortable. His whole heart was clenched!<br /> With a sudden surge of anger in his eyes, he pinched her chin and pecked her hard on the lips!<br /> He closed his eyes and pecked her, not looking at her tears of pain and sorrow.<br /> These two lips that he had tasted so many times, were so bitter mixed with tears right now.<br /> &quot;N-no...let go...let go!&quot;<br /> The skirt of her nightgown was hiked up by him!<br /> &quot;No!!!&quot; She could not stand it. She would not allow this man to touch her again!<br /> Thinking of that her first time was given to this man, she suddenly felt so pathetic!<br /> Amid her struggle, Tammy grabbed the bedside table lamp and smashed it hard at Angus!<br /> The bedside lamp was broken!<br /> Angus was bleeding from the head!<br /> Tammy took the opportunity to push him away hard and ran barefoot!<br /> &quot;Tammy, you&#039;re looking for death!&quot; Angus covered the wound on his head. His eyes were red and gushed with a flaming rage.<br /> Tammy escaped from the villa.<br /> But after running for a while, she was suddenly caught!<br /> She was shocked and struggled desperately, &quot;Let go of me!&quot;<br /> She thought it was Angus, but then there was Sue&#039;s voice, &quot;Tammy, look at you. You&#039;re pathetic. Do you want me to find some men to comfort your broken heart?&quot;<br /> Sue was downstairs at the villa and before she left, she heard the sound of the two of them arguing from inside. She was so proud!<br /> The intense anxiety in Tammy&#039;s heart made her desperately want to get out of here, but her jaw was pinched hard!<br /> Sue opened her mouth and forced a few pills in her mouth, forcing her to swallow them!<br /> &quot;Errr...&quot; cough cough!<br /> Tammy tried to spit the medicine out, but it was too late. The pills were already been swallowed!<br /> &quot;What did you feed me?&quot; Tammy asked angrily.<br /> &quot;Of course they are good stuff!&quot; Sue immediately said to the two men she brought with her: &quot;She is the bride today. Don&#039;t leave her alone in the empty room. Take her away and serve her well. .&quot;<br /> Sue held her arms and smiled arrogantly.<br /> The two men smiled evilly, trying to take her away!<br /> Tammy was scared, &quot;Let go of me! let go of me! Angus won&#039;t let you go if he finds out! &quot;<br /> &quot;Angus?&quot; laughed Sue, &quot;He&#039;s made it so clear that he married you to save my daughter. Do you think he&#039;d mind you? take her away!&quot;<br /> Several men dragged Tammy away.<br /> Tammy shook her head back and her eyes suddenly fell somewhere, &quot;Angus, I&#039;m here!&quot;<br /> She yelled so loudly that several people were startled at the same time!<br /> Tammy took advantage of their disorientation and broke away from them hard enough to run towards the curb!<br /> &quot;Stop!&quot; Several people realized they were being fooled and immediately chased after her.<br /> Tammy ran to the side of the road. At the same time, a car came barreling towards her!<br /> Tammy stopped that car against all odds!<br /> Hiss-.<br /> There was a rush of brakes!<br /> &quot;Ah!!!&quot; Tammy slumped to the ground.<br /> A couple of men were going to catch up with her, but they saw the car that suddenly drove up, so they stood on the side of the road, not daring to do anything.<br /> The car door was opened and a tall figure stepped out. The darkness wrapped around his body like wings, and he was like a god of night.<br /> Tammy crawled forward and grabbed the person who came down from the car. Her face was filled with tears and she said in a husky voice: &quot;Help me... ...Please help me...&quot;		Cho005		3	https://facebook.com/61553848687555	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;The Return of the God of War&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		Hot style novel		9359	https://facebook.com/100083332361004	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face.”<br /> I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful.<br /> But my mate left without any remorse.<br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world.<br /> ————————<br /> KEILAH <br /> The Blind Princess of Belmont—everybody has heard rumors about this mysterious woman, but nobody outside of the castle has ever seen her existence. <br /> Keilah Lunette Lockhart—the name that no one has ever heard about. Hidden deep within the castle grounds, I have been isolated all my life after the death of my parents. <br /> Today marks the day that all of the members of the royal family gather in the main castle because of the rumored engagement of the precious princess and my cousin—Isabelle Diane Lockhart. <br /> I stood in front of the back door and shook my hands in nervousness. I was about to head in when I heard my aunt Grace speak. <br /> “She’s not going to come, is she?” Queen Grace chuckled as she took a sip of her tea. <br /> “Most definitely not,” Princess Sofia said. “She has some guts to show her monstrous face here on the day that Prince Enzo arrives.” <br /> “She definitely shouldn’t come if she doesn’t want to be the laughingstock of the event,” Prince Finn added, causing the table of royals to burst into laughter. <br /> I cast my head to the ground and pursed my lips together. They&#039;re talking about me again, huh? <br /> I heard the main door open, followed by the sound of the King&#039;s voice. <br /> “What’s with all the laughter when I’m still not around?” King Leo entered the room and smoothly interrupted their conversation. <br /> “It’s nothing,” Queen Grace, his wife, said. “We’re just talking about a nobody.” <br /> “Well, you better settle down. Isabelle is about to come down any minute now.” <br /> Princess Evelyn clapped her hands in excitement. “I can’t wait! She’s going to be so beautiful.” <br /> Grace boastfully smiled. “When has my daughter ever been ugly?&quot;<br /> I heard the sound of the door opening once more and inferred that Princess Isabelle had entered the room. Everybody beamed at her arrival, and she was immediately greeted with a warm welcome as she sat down. <br /> “You look beautiful, my darling,” Grace exclaimed. “You’re going to capture Prince Enzo’s heart in an instant.” <br /> “I hope so, mom. It’s been nerve-wracking ever since the news came out,” Isabelle gracefully responded. <br /> Grace chuckled in reassurance. “You don’t have to worry about anything.” <br /> “That’s right,” Violet chimed in. “You’re perfect, Isabelle.” <br /> This is probably a good time to come in, right? <br /> I didn&#039;t think about it any further and twisted the doorknob open, silently entering the room. <br /> I thought that I went in discretely, but when the room turned silent, I knew that they had noticed my presence. I stood there for a while, just internalizing everything that was happening. <br /> “I can’t believe she actually came,” Nolan sneered. <br /> “Such a thick face she has,” Violet added. <br /> There are some times when my blindness becomes convenient, and this is one of those situations. <br /> At this moment, I couldn’t see the hateful gazes being thrown my way. However, I sure can feel them. <br /> I bowed my head and still decided to greet them despite their hostility. <br /> “Good morning, everyone. I had come to congratulate Isabelle on her engagement,” I smiled, although it couldn’t be seen through the sheer cloak. <br /> “I’m surprised you even heard about the news,” Nolan chimed. “You were about to rot in your cottage from hiding away from us.” <br /> I looked down to the ground and muttered a small apology. I didn&#039;t want to hide away from the cottage, but whenever I came here, I always came home with a new bruise and a broken heart. <br /> “Is there a seat for me?” I asked, quickly changing the topic. <br /> My other relatives stayed silent, but Isabelle, the only relative I considered a genuine person, held onto my hand and led me to one of the seats. <br /> “You may leave, Weston,” Isabelle said to my helper, who trudged behind me. <br /> Weston was hesitant to leave the room, but I held onto his hand and nodded my head. <br /> &quot;You can leave. I&#039;ll see you back in the house.&quot; <br /> “I’ll be right outside, princess,” Weston bows before leaving the room. <br /> I thanked Isabelle as I sat down on the chairs. I didn&#039;t know much about the prince that Isabelle was supposed to marry, but I heard that he&#039;s quite handsome and famous. I silently waited for his arrival in my seat, but it seemed like my relatives had other plans. <br /> “Isn’t it amazing?” Violet exclaimed. “Isabelle was actually chosen by Prince Enzo—the hottest Alpha of today’s era! I heard he has really high standards, so Isabelle must be something great for him to choose her.” <br /> Isabelle hummed while I fondly listened. However, my smile quickly dropped when I heard my aunt Grace’s next words. <br /> “Of course. What do you expect? My dearest daughter is also an Alpha. An Alpha is fit for an Alpha. Not a lowly omega,” she sneered. <br /> I knew that the queen was talking about me because nobody else in the room was an omega. <br /> “Well, a Lockhart must at least be a Beta. I don’t even know how a royal princess could be an omega, and she actually thinks that she’d be worthy to meet the prince. I feel like she has an inner agenda of wanting to capture the prince’s heart,” Sofia added. <br /> They weren’t throwing any names, but I already knew. <br /> That’s how it has always been. Werewolves were segregated into three separate groups—the Alphas, the strongest of the pack. They are naturally strong, attractive, and a rare part of the population. Once you’re born an Alpha, you’re practically at the top. <br /> Next, the Betas, the ones who make up most of the population. They can be dispatched in any kind of job, and are great followers. They aren’t as strong and attractive as Alphas, but they are accepted within society since they’re deemed as the most “normal.” <br /> And lastly, the omegas—the weakest and the most vulnerable ones. They don’t have any innate abilities, and for most people, they exist for one reason only—for breeding. It’s not like an omega can hide their identity, too, since they emit a sweeter scent than others. However, now that the times have changed, some people are becoming more open to accepting omegas as an equal part of society. <br /> Yet it seems like the Lockhart family still hasn’t gotten past that belief. <br /> They still hate omegas. <br /> They still hate me. <br /> “How could she?” Evelyn scoffed. “With her face, I’m afraid the prince is only going to run away.” <br /> It only became worse as the whole table burst into laughter. Isabelle gently held onto my hand and was about to speak, when the door suddenly opened, and a servant came in. <br /> “Greetings, the royal family. I have come here to present the coming of Prince Enzo Alexios Wilde of the Elixir kingdom!” <br /> I couldn&#039;t hear the servant&#039;s words since my heart was beating too loud inside my chest. I thought I had gotten used to my relatives&#039; hurtful words, but after hearing them talk so lowly of me, I knew that I wasn&#039;t welcomed around. <br /> So, along with the opening of the door, I stood up from my seat. I didn&#039;t even care about meeting the prince at this point. I just wanted to go home. I started walking out of the door, hoping no one would notice me. <br /> However, with my impaired vision and the tears pooling in my eyes, I couldn’t make a smooth exit. <br /> And before I even knew it, I had already bumped into a warm, firm chest. I immediately felt him wrap his arms around my body, catching me before I fall. Being in this person&#039;s arms felt comforting, but that feeling immediately went away when the royal family gasped. <br /> “Prince Enzo!”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> And before I even knew it, the mysterious woman was already being pushed away from me. <br /> I dusted my clothes off to get rid of the sweet scent, but it only spread through the cloth. My frown deepened as I was engulfed by her scent. <br /> “Servant!” Queen Grace shouted in rage. “I am so sorry, Prince Enzo,” she bowed her head. “Our servant disrespected you the moment you came in. Do not worry. We will punish her as soon as possible.” <br /> “It’s alright,” I brushed it off, trying to keep it cool. “You do not have to punish her. But, I would appreciate an apology coming from the servant.” <br /> I didn&#039;t know the exact reason why, but I somehow wanted to see the face hiding behind the mysterious woman’s cloak. <br /> “Such a kind man you are,” Queen Grace smiled. “Indeed, a perfect match for my daughter, Isabelle.” <br /> I merely smiled and turned my attention back to the woman, who was still sitting on the ground. <br /> “Well, what are you waiting for?” Grace exclaimed in a harsh tone. “Apologize to the prince.” <br /> She cast her head down and muttered a small apology. <br /> My eyebrows raised in surprise as I heard her voice. It was soft and light—like she seemed kind. However, I quickly shook my head to get rid of such thoughts. <br /> This woman is still an omega, no matter how kind she may sound. At the end of the day, that is what omegas are most known as—weak and pretentious. <br /> “I don’t accept your apology,” I said in a cold voice. “How could you apologize to a prince with your face covered with a cloak?” <br /> The servant froze. <br /> “Remove your cloak, then apologize to me, servant.”<br /> -<br /> KEILAH <br /> I felt my mind blanking out. <br /> My cloak? <br /> The only thing shielding me away from this cruel world?<br /> There is no way on Earth that I&#039;m going to remove my cloak—not even in the presence of a high and mighty prince. <br /> I felt his footsteps coming my way, so I acted fast and rose to my feet. I didn&#039;t even bother to bow and bid farewell to the prince. I just ran away from the scene, ignoring the calls of my relatives and the guards. <br /> I had already memorized the interior of this mansion ever since I was young, so I didn&#039;t have any problem with running away. <br /> I can already imagine the looks on my relatives&#039; faces, but right now, I couldn&#039;t afford to be seen. <br /> I ran back to my humble cottage and bumped into Weston along the way. <br /> “Keilah?” he exclaimed. “Are you alright? Are you—are you crying? What happened?” he bombarded me with questions. <br /> I merely nodded my head and tried to hide my real emotions. <br /> “I’m okay,” I said between my tears. “I just need some time alone.”<br /> I could tell that Weston wanted to ask more but decided to drop it in the end. <br /> “Will you be at the cottage?”<br /> “Yes,” I said. “You can come back at dinner time.”<br /> “Alright, Keilah. Don’t hesitate to call for me when you need help. I’ll just be in the stables.”<br /> I nodded my head before heading back to the cottage. <br /> As I went inside, I felt the tears cascading down my cheeks. I removed my cloak and buried my face in my arms. I cried by myself, feeling an immense pain in my heart. <br /> After crying for a while, I lifted my head up at the sky and pleaded. <br /> “Mom, Dad, can you please come back here?&quot;<br /> Ever since the day that they died, life has never been the same. When I was younger, and they were still alive, my relatives treated me fairly, but now, they treat me like I&#039;m less than garbage. <br /> At any chance that they get, they humiliate me in front of strangers, unnecessarily make me do their chores, and take advantage of my blindness. <br /> And when I thought that meeting my mate would pull me out of my misery, I was wrong. He heartlessly rejected me because of my disability, and now, I think no one will be able to love me sincerely anymore.<br /> Eight years ago<br /> My parents had just died, the reason being unknown, when my aunts and uncles forced me out of my room to socialize with my cousins. <br /> I didn&#039;t want to, but it seemed like I had no other choice.<br /> “Keilah!” Nolan called, waving his hands to get me to come closer. “Did you cry?” he asked. <br /> I nodded my head while looking down at the ground. <br /> Evelyn clicked her tongue. “You have been crying for days! Your parents are already dead—they’re not going to come back, so stop being a crybaby about it,” she said. <br /> “Yeah,” Finn agreed. “You should be happy now that they’re gone. Now, you have all the time and freedom to do what you want without your parents telling you to do so!”<br /> I didn’t know how to react. For some reason, I felt like I was being ganged up on by my cousins. I always thought that they never treated me like family, but now that my parents are gone, it just became more obvious.<br /> “Stop that,” Isabelle interrupted. “Don’t listen to them, Keilah. Let’s just play on the slides, hmm?”<br /> I smiled at her and nodded my head. Isabelle has always treated me like a good cousin, so she’s one of the few people I genuinely care for in the castle. <br /> Finn clicked his tongue and rolled his eyes. He didn’t retaliate any further since he never dared to defy Isabelle. <br /> Isabelle and I went to the slide. <br /> “I’m scared,” I said. <br /> “It’s easy,” Isabelle assured. “I’ll go first, okay?&quot;<br /> I nodded my head and watched her go down the slide. <br /> “See? It’s not that bad.”<br /> Even with her demonstration, I still felt a bit scared to go down the slide, considering I&#039;ve always been afraid of heights. <br /> I stood up on top of the slide and looked at the steep way down. I felt my heart beat faster in my chest, so I closed my eyes to calm myself down. <br /> Now, looking back, I never should have closed my eyes at that moment. <br /> Because that would be the very last time that I&#039;ll be seeing the world in color. <br /> Before I even knew it, I felt a strong push from my back, causing me to topple down to the ground and hit my head on the metal slide. <br /> The next second, I woke up, but it felt like I still hadn&#039;t—because the world was dark when I opened my eyes, and no one was even there to tell me that I had gone blind. <br /> Five years ago<br /> Twas the night of my sixteenth birthday, and I had been dreaming of this day ever since I became blind. After years of being isolated in my cottage, I can finally celebrate this special day since my aunt and uncle surprisingly allowed me to join. <br /> Granting, it wasn’t only my birthday, but also Isabelle’s. However, I really didn’t care. As long as I could finally have the chance to meet my mate and have someone love me as I had always dreamed of, I felt fine with having the minimum. <br /> Even if I was allowed to join in at the party, I was kept away from the visitors and was only allowed to stay in the kitchen. <br /> I was eating some cookies when I heard two sets of footsteps coming into the room, followed by the sweetest scent I had smelled in the entire world. <br /> “Can’t you just accept me as your mate?” he asked, the man’s deep voice sending shivers down my spine. <br /> “You know that I can’t,” Evelyn sighed. “You’re a Beta. I want an Alpha as my life partner. Besides, you’re not even my mate.”<br /> I froze as I recognized my cousin’s voice coming from the pantry. I held my breath, so they wouldn’t be able to hear me.<br /> The man clicked his tongue. “Does that even matter? The mate bond is practically a joke these days. Who actually wants their fated mate?”<br /> I do. I still want my mate. <br /> Because of the shock I felt from the man’s statement, I dropped the plate of cookies I was eating, causing the two of them to look my way. <br /> I stayed still as I felt my cousin and the mysterious man, who I assumed to be a prince, walk over to where I was. <br /> “Who is this?” the man exclaimed. <br /> Evelyn sighed. “Don’t mind her. She’s our blind servant. Whatever,” she said. “I’m out of here. Don’t you dare bring up this conversation anymore.”<br /> She clicked her tongue and exited the kitchen. <br /> The man clicked his tongue and tried to walk away; however, at that moment, our skins touched, and I felt the most sensational emotion in the world. <br /> “Mate,” I muttered under my breath, causing the prince to stop in his tracks. <br /> he cursed. “Such luck I have.”<br /> I wanted to be embraced by my mate right then and there, but it seemed like he didn’t feel the same way.<br /> “I can’t believe this,” he sighed. “Let’s just get this over with. What’s your name?”<br /> “Keilah,” I softly said. <br /> “Alright,” he nonchalantly said and held onto my hands. “Look, I’m going to cut to the chase. I don’t want a blind person for a mate. And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face. Not to mention, you&#039;re also an omega,&quot; he chuckled.<br /> He was talking like he didn&#039;t care for me one bit. &quot;So, I, Prince Miles, reject you as my mate.”<br /> With that, I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful, but my mate left without any remorse. <br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world—not my parents, not my relatives, not my vision, and not even my mate.<br /> Present time<br /> I sobbed as I remembered the sad story of my life. I thought that being away from my relatives would cure the pain and push the hurtful memories away, but they all resurface whenever I meet them. <br /> I felt a small, fluffy creature jump onto my lap and smiled. <br /> “Lucky,” I called out my cat’s name. “At least I still have you, huh?”<br /> I wiped the tears from my eyes and cuddled into the cat. <br /> “I have to be strong, right?” I said. <br /> Lucky lets out a small meow, causing my smile to widen. <br /> “Alright,” I said. “I’ll tell you everything that happened today.”<br /> Lucky lets out a meow once more, so I continued my story. <br /> “So, I met this prince,” I said, the memory suddenly flashing in my mind. “He felt….warm,” I smiled. <br /> “But he’s rude,” my smile dropped. “He called me a servant and told me to remove my cloak right then and there! Can you believe it? You know that I never take off my cloak.”<br /> “I just have to avoid him at all costs. I feel like he’s the type of person who wouldn’t forgive the people who had defied him.”<br /> Lucky purred. <br /> “Let’s hope we never see him again.”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> I stopped in my tracks when I saw the cloaked servant from a while ago cooking some type of meal.<br /> Now that I entered her home, I smelled her sweet scent once more, and it made me grimace.<br /> Peach.<br /> She smells of peach.<br /> It was pleasant to the nose, but just knowing that it was coming from an omega made my stomach churn.<br /> I was about to head out of the cottage when she suddenly spoke.<br /> &quot;Weston, you&#039;re back?&quot; she said in a bubbly voice, very in contrast with how anxious she sounded a while ago.<br /> Weston? Who is that?<br /> &quot;You came right on time. I just finished making dinner.&quot;<br /> She walked over to where I was, and I frowned when I saw that she was still wearing her cloak.<br /> She chuckled and tried to hold onto my hand to lead me to the dining area, but I took a step back before our skin could make contact.<br /> She froze. &quot;Weston, Is there something wrong?&quot;<br /> I couldn&#039;t respond. The moment I would open my mouth to speak, I knew that she would know that I wasn&#039;t this &quot;Weston&quot; guy.<br /> So, I just opted to leave.<br /> However, the sound of my stomach grumbling made me stop in my tracks.<br /> I pursed my lips together and let out a deep breath.<br /> Talk about my luck.<br /> Her suspicion changed into that of amusement, and she walked over to the kitchen to set up the table.<br /> &quot;Come,&quot; she said. &quot;You should eat. I made your favorite today, and I also had some time to bake some desserts.&quot;<br /> I stood in my spot and hesitated to follow after her. However, there&#039;s no harm in having a free meal, right?<br /> I couldn&#039;t eat well back in the castle because the taste of the food were either flavorless or too flavorful.<br /> And besides, once we eat, she&#039;ll probably take her cloak off, right? That&#039;s another thing I could get. After seeing her face, I feel like I&#039;ll finally get over my fixation. The only reason why I&#039;m staying here right now is for the food and for her reveal.<br /> I sat down on the chair and looked at the simple meal on the table. It wasn&#039;t as fancy or extravagant as the ones served at the castle, but it still aroused my appetite.<br /> I took the spoon to scoop up some of the stew into my mouth. A moan left my lips as soon as the myriad of flavors exploded on my tongue.<br /> This tastes too good.<br /> And to think that an omega cooked this.<br /> She chuckled when she heard me vigorously digging in.<br /> &quot;Were you that hungry? You should have come back here sooner if you were. I already ate a snack a while ago, so I&#039;ll eat later on.&quot;<br /> I clicked my tongue. I thought I would finally be able to see her face.<br /> &quot;Why are you so quiet today?&quot; she asked. &quot;You&#039;re only like this when you&#039;re upset.&quot;<br /> I didn&#039;t respond and continued eating. Well, it&#039;s not like I had any other choice. After finishing this meal, I&#039;m going to go back to where our car is parked.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re still not talking, huh?&quot; she chuckled. &quot;Is it because of what happened back in the castle? I don&#039;t understand why you&#039;d be upset because of that. It&#039;s not like it&#039;s the first time that it has happened,&quot; she said.<br /> I continued listening to her as I ate.<br /> &quot;Queen Grace has never liked me, so it&#039;s expected that she talks that way. 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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Olivia stood in the rain before Carter Manor, looking at the tall, lanky man before her. He stood under the porch, his deep, dark eyes as cloudy as the night sky. His eyes gleamed with indescribable emotions as he looked at the disheveled Olivia.<br /> After a moment, he took out a bank card and a plane ticket from his pocket and threw them at her. He said coldly and ruthlessly, &quot;Leave and don&#039;t come back!&quot; With that, he turned and went into the house.<br /> Olivia watched him while shivering. She had always known that Nathan hated her! Her heart felt empty and chills ran down her spine as the rain poured down heavily. After some time, she sadly picked up her few belongings and walked away.<br /> There was a crack in the bedroom curtains on the second floor. Nathan watched the thin figure gradually disappear in the heavy rain. His fists clenched tightly at his sides, and he punched the window...<br /> Emma stood at the door with a glass of water. She wanted to come in, but she unexpectedly witnessed this scene instead. A cold, bitter expression flashed in her eyes! She resented that Nathan had given Olivia money to send her abroad. Why is he still secretly watching her from a distance in the study? Olivia is such a lowly w*nch. What&#039;s so good about her? A slightly cruel expression surfaced in Emma&#039;s eyes...<br /> Half an hour later, Olivia walked ahead in a daze on a dark, empty street while dragging her luggage. Suddenly, a motorcycle appeared in the distance and quickly approached, snatching away what little belongings Olivia had left. She fell to the ground and was dragged and rolled a few times. As a sharp pain shot through her body, her vision faded to black. Darkness completely enveloped her, and she entirely lost consciousness!<br /> Five years later, a graceful figure sat in the general manager&#039;s office at Horizon Ventures&#039; headquarters in Germany. She had delicate features, and she carefully swept her eyes over the documents in her hand as she sat at a top-notch, African redwood desk. She worked efficiently as she scanned through multiple lines of words effortlessly.<br /> A faint sandalwood fragrance lingered in the air, and a cup of coffee was beside her. She was in a limited edition haute couture suit that outlined her slender figure. It had just debuted at Paris Fashion Week.<br /> With her hair pulled into a high bun, she looked somewhat relaxed yet experienced. She had makeup on, and she looked very charming. Although beautiful, elegant, and dignified, she was also aloof and unapproachable. She wasn&#039;t one to be messed with!<br /> At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door. Olivia&#039;s assistant, Benjamin Hayes, hurriedly entered and said anxiously, &quot;Something&#039;s wrong, Ms. Olivia. Your son has run away from home again!&quot; Olivia frowned at him, sounding slightly displeased. &quot;Why are you panicking? It&#039;s not his first time running away. He&#039;ll be back soon!&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not...&quot; Benjamin stomped his foot in frustration. &quot;It&#039;s different this time. He went abroad and even took Mr. Valtor with him!&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you say?&quot; Olivia&#039;s face turned cold as she put down the documents in her hand. &quot;Where did they go?&quot;<br /> &quot;They went to Emberfall in Wirthon,&quot; Benjamin quickly replied and handed his phone to Olivia. Two dots blinked on the screen, marking Liam&#039;s current coordinates! &quot;Does he think he&#039;s invincible?&quot; Olivia had an unpleasant expression. She immediately took out her phone to call her son, William, who&#039;s usually nicknamed Liam.<br /> An automated voice quickly rang on the phone. &quot;Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable...&quot; Olivia was dumbstruck. Her eyes darkened, and she had a cloudy expression. Why did they go to Emberfall? What is that kid up to?<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Child&#039;s Blackmail<br /> Her mind whirled for a moment before she said calmly, &quot;Book a plane ticket and bring him back immediately.&quot;<br /> &quot;Understood,&quot; Benjamin answered and left.<br /> At that moment, the young Liam sat in a café across the towering, imposing Carter Group in the city of Emberfall in Wirthon. The child sat by the window, swinging his legs leisurely. A laptop was in front of him, displaying a dazzling array of code on screen. Mr. Valtor sat beside the boy and looked at him in admiration.<br /> It was rumored that Carter Group had the safest security system in the world. Ordinary hackers couldn&#039;t breach their defenses at all. But now, Liam was treating it like child&#039;s play as he silently breached each layer of defense. The boy was only a little over four years old but extraordinarily smart!<br /> &#039;Ding.&#039; At this moment, the web page showed that he had successfully breached the system. &quot;Yay, done!&quot; Liam cheered happily and clapped. Mr. Valtor leaned over. &quot;You&#039;re so fast!&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course! Mommy taught me this system. It can even breach Xenava&#039;s defenses. Although Carter Group has powerful defenses, it can&#039;t stop me!&quot; the boy said proudly. He slid off the chair, picked up his small backpack at the side, and walked away after saying, &quot;Mr. Valtor, wait for my good news. I&#039;m going to find my dad!&quot;<br /> &quot;Go for it! All the best!&quot; Mr. Valtor trusted the boy&#039;s ability and wasn&#039;t worried about him.<br /> Liam then crossed the street and entered Carter Group. Once inside, he headed to the president&#039;s private elevator, which required a fingerprint and passcode. He felt a faint anticipation as he went forward to crack the software.<br /> I&#039;ll meet Daddy soon! I wonder if Daddy will be surprised or happy to see me! Lost in thought, he successfully cracked the password. He eagerly stepped into the elevator, ascending to the top floor.<br /> Nathan had just finished three conference calls in the meeting room on the top floor and was massaging the bridge of his nose wearily. His refined brows were slightly furrowed, and he had an unpleasant expression. His devilishly handsome face looked even colder than usual.<br /> His assistant, Ethan Thompson, handed him materials for the next meeting and asked concernedly, &quot;Mr. Carter, don&#039;t you want to take a break?&quot; The company had been busy lately, and Nathan was a workaholic. When he was swamped, he worked tirelessly like a machine. As Nathan&#039;s right-hand man, Ethan was also working round the clock. He felt like he didn&#039;t even have time to catch his breath!<br /> Nathan took the documents, waved his hand, and said coldly, &quot;No need!&quot; He had meetings all day today, including two global conferences in the evening. He didn&#039;t have time to rest. Ethan was dumbstruck and could only continue working helplessly.<br /> At that moment, the conference room door opened. Nathan&#039;s secretary, Fiona Agers, came in, flustered. She reported, &quot;Mr.… Mr. Carter, there&#039;s a child outside who wants to see you. He said... he&#039;s your son.&quot; Nathan hated to be disturbed while working. He was highly displeased by how his secretary had burst in anxiously. Moreover, what she said was so absurd. Nathan&#039;s face darkened almost instantly.<br /> Ethan was also briefly stunned. He berated Fiona. &quot;Ms. Agers, what nonsense are you talking about?&quot; Mr. Carter isn&#039;t even married. How can he have a son?<br /> &quot;I... I...&quot; Fiona trembled with fear and dared not speak.<br /> However, a small figure emerged behind her, his shiny eyes looking at the people in the room.<br /> His gaze quickly locked onto Nathan, and he ran over excitedly. &quot;I found you! This is great! Daddy... we finally met!&quot; The little boy pounced on Nathan and tightly wrapped his arms around the man&#039;s legs, beaming.<br /> Nathan was dumbstruck. He gazed at the child dangling from his leg and was stunned. He didn&#039;t know how to react. Ethan&#039;s eyelids twitched, and he instinctively wanted to pull the child away. His boss wasn&#039;t fond of strangers touching him. However, his hand froze mid-air when he saw the child&#039;s face.<br /> The young child had delicate, refined features. His cheeks were soft and supple, and his dark eyes were as bright as the stars in the night sky. His dazzling, animated gaze made him look lively yet wise beyond his years. His appearance surprisingly resembled Nathan!<br /> Ethan was somewhat perplexed and astonished. &quot;Mr. Carter, this...&quot;<br /> Nathan finally snapped back to reality when he heard it. His brows furrowed, and he was utterly displeased. &quot;Why are you just standing there? Get rid of him! Make his parents come to collect him. Who brought him here? Throw him out at once!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ah... Alright!&quot; Ethan was surprised, but he came to his senses and felt like his rational self again. Mr. Carter has no interest in women. How could he have a child? I must&#039;ve been out of my mind to think this is Mr. Carter&#039;s son!<br /> Ethan moved forward quickly to pick the boy up. &quot;Boy, where&#039;s your family? You can&#039;t play here! Come on, I&#039;ll take you out of here...&quot;<br /> The child unexpectedly held on tighter to Nathan&#039;s pant leg. He shook his head and said, &quot;I&#039;m not leaving. Nathan Carter is my Daddy! It hasn&#039;t been easy to find Daddy...&quot;<br /> The boy seemed slightly aggrieved. He looked at Nathan&#039;s cold expression and spoke in a babyish voice. &quot;Daddy, my name is William Monroe. You can call me Liam. I&#039;m four years and three months old! I&#039;m your son! I did a DNA test. Take a look if you don&#039;t believe me.&quot; As he spoke, he let go and swiftly retrieved a piece of paper from his backpack before handing it over.<br /> Nathan didn&#039;t reach out to take it. He found it absurd that a child had inexplicably appeared out of nowhere and claimed to be his son!<br /> Ethan felt a shiver run down his spine. He couldn&#039;t help but think to himself. What an elaborate scam. This boy is so good at blackmail. He even provided DNA evidence. It must be fake, right? Ethan quickly glanced at the document out of suspicion. To his surprise, Nathan&#039;s information was accurate, including his blood type and age. The probability of paternity was 99.9 percent!		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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Did he think I was Cara?<br /> &quot;What do you want from me?&quot; I ask, my voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; He grits out to me. <br /> &quot;On Enzo?&quot; My brows scrunch in confusion. He growls out and pulls me close to him.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> My name is Cora Fletcher, I&#039;m 23 years old.<br /> Born into a family of crime and the underworld, you can say I&#039;m quite weak, I&#039;ve never really liked this life, not since my sister was snatched from me at a very young age by my father because apparently he wanted one of his daughters to be more involved in this life and Cara fit the perfect description.<br /> I only saw her once every year for 15 minutes and I was never allowed to talk to her or even let her see me.<br /> We reunited after our parents died, of course as you can guess someone ordered a hit on their heads and they both were killed making it look like an accident.<br /> My sister Cara is the best female assassin out here in the underworld and she&#039;s married to the Don of the Italian mafia who also happens to be the best male assassin in the underworld, well basically in the Italian mafia.<br /> There&#039;s been rumors of a leader in the Russian mafia, a nameless fear, someone who many think is better than Enzo in terms of ruling and ruthlessness, the best assassin known to the Russians.<br /> In case you&#039;re wondering, Cara and I are twins.<br /> She has been the one looking out for me since we were young and when our parents died, she offered me a place to stay in her husband&#039;s mansion.<br /> I&#039;ve been here with them for about two years now, I&#039;m not really a fan of the mafia but I have no choice since I was literally born into it.<br /> My father worked with a line of trained assassins, he was well a trained assassin as well and so was my mom, so when the time came to pass down his legacy, he chose Cara which I&#039;m grateful for, he didn&#039;t have any male children but he loved us greatly.<br /> My name is Cora and this is how my story starts.<br /> ...<br /> I moan lightly trying to adjust myself and my sight because I still saw blur even after seemingly waking up.<br /> I&#039;m lying on a hard surface, it&#039;s cold and smells like blood and dirt, the whole surrounding is eerily scary and quiet, my sight adjusts to the darkness, mildly, I try to move and I realized I&#039;m tied, my hands behind my back but my legs are not.<br /> I gently sit up, the whole room starts spinning and I feel sick to my stomach, I feel like I&#039;m going to throw up any minute from now, memories from before I passed out starts rushing in.<br /> I remember the mansion being under attack and then someone breaking into my room and me trying to fight back before I was drugged, I look around and I&#039;m in some kind of basement.<br /> My skin begins to crawl, I feel eyes on me but the room is too dark to even make out anything, I squint to get a clear vision and then I see shoes in the far end of the room, brown male shoes, whoever has them on is sitting down.<br /> I move away quickly but that&#039;s a bad idea because my whole body is on fire.<br /> &quot;I thought you&#039;d be out cold for the rest of the evening&quot; the voice booms making me look up to find the strange shoes person having the voice<br /> His voice sounds unfamiliar and his accent is different from all the ones I&#039;ve come to get used to, he&#039;s not Italian, I know that for sure<br /> &quot;Who are you&quot;? I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I&#039;m thirsty.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not of great importance right now&quot; he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He&#039;s rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he&#039;s eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he&#039;s taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> &quot;The boss will see you now&quot; he mutters before standing up, I thought he&#039;d take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he&#039;s Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I&#039;m miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I&#039;m probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there&#039;s anything they don&#039;t possess, it&#039;s compassion.<br /> I&#039;m still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I&#039;ve not seen his face yet because he&#039;s still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> &quot;I must say... It was very easy getting you here&quot; even his voice is nothing compared to what I&#039;ve been hearing all my life, it has this strong authority to it, it&#039;s hard, gruff, husky and terrifying all together, I feel my skin crawl with goosebumps<br /> I don&#039;t miss the accent to which his voice is laced.<br /> &quot;For someone so protected, you were easy prey to my men&quot; he continues walking around me not letting me see his face.<br /> &quot;Who are you and why am I here&quot;? I croak out, I&#039;m afraid and I&#039;m not going to hide it, if he wanted me dead, I&#039;d have been dead, something tells me he doesn&#039;t want to kill me.<br /> He laughs, a menacing, low and taunting laugh, it has nothing friendly to it, it&#039;s the kind of laugh that sends cold chills through the body.<br /> &quot;Who I am....hmm let me see&quot; he thinks for a moment, his voice is now coming from behind me &quot;well some people refer to me as the devil, some say ghost and to many others, I&#039;m just a myth people tell their kids as bedtime stories&quot; he says with so much confidence and pride dripping off his voice &quot;as to why you&#039;re here, you&#039;re smart, you should know that by now&quot; he mutters out.<br /> His explanation of himself makes me gulp hard, I&#039;m scared out of my wits, I&#039;m not even going to lie, and he said I&#039;d know why I was here but I&#039;m coming up with nothing.<br /> &quot;What are you going to do to me&quot;? I ask my voice trembling<br /> &quot;For now, nothing. I&#039;m just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let&#039;s say I&#039;m prepping you for what&#039;s to come&quot; he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he&#039;s hidden in the shadows, I&#039;m trying hard to see him but it&#039;s impossible.<br /> &quot;And what&#039;s to come... Is not so good..&quot; he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> &quot;Cara&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> &quot;Now I&#039;d advice you brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who&#039;s never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she&#039;d take over dad&#039;s legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he&#039;s holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I&#039;m just a twin, I don&#039;t even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s talk.&quot;<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I&#039;ve heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> &quot;Whatever I tell you now, I&#039;ll only say once so be careful not to miss anything&quot; he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re here as my prisoner, and no I don&#039;t want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you&#039;ll be here for as long as I want you to be&quot; he begins still looking at me<br /> &quot;Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you&#039;ve had your fair share of taking some for your former Don&quot; he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it&#039;s like he&#039;s hinting at something but I don&#039;t know what.<br /> &quot;You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I&#039;m in a good mood, of course you&#039;ll be tortured from time to time&quot; he adds making me scared, I can&#039;t handle mafia torturing<br /> &quot;Have it in mind that I&#039;ll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband&quot; he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I&#039;m just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don&#039;t want to tell him that I&#039;m not Cara because if he knows, then he&#039;ll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I&#039;m not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> &quot;I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I&#039;ve been hearing so much about for the years&quot; he mutters out tauntingly, of course I&#039;m not her dumb, but of course I don&#039;t have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> &quot;I can say I&#039;m very disappointed&quot; he spits.<br /> &quot;Where am I&quot;? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> &quot;You should know by now&quot; he says smirking at me &quot;You&#039;re in Russia&quot; he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I&#039;m in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I&#039;m someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I&#039;m not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> &quot;Vissarion will make sure you&#039;re comfortable as much as a prisoner should be&quot; he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> &quot;If I&#039;m going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink&quot; I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> &quot;You want a bath &quot;? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don&#039;t even know what I&#039;m doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn&#039;t really a good idea.<br /> &quot;Vissarion&quot; his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he&#039;s been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> &quot;Our little wants a bath&quot; he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it&#039;s making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he&#039;s going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he&#039;s going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I&#039;ve been in this position for hours it&#039;s getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me &quot;you wanted a bath?&quot; He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don&#039;t know what he wants to do but I know it&#039;s not something I&#039;ll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> &quot;Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath&quot;? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn&#039;t even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don&#039;t even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I&#039;m definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there&#039;s a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that&#039;s why he didn&#039;t call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she&#039;s some top tier guest.<br /> I don&#039;t like the way she looks at me, like she&#039;s innocent which she&#039;s not.<br /> I&#039;ve heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she&#039;s very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn&#039;t a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she&#039;s locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don&#039;t have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I&#039;m just surprised her so called husband hasn&#039;t called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she&#039;s Enzo&#039;s prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn&#039;t Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven&#039;t even done anything to her yet, I&#039;ve been busy with handling the family that I&#039;ve not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn&#039;t expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she&#039;d put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn&#039;t tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she&#039;s probably planning something but I&#039;m not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> &quot;Any news from the Italian&quot;? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> &quot;нет&quot; he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn&#039;t going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don&#039;t even care because of he does call, I won&#039;t even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn&#039;t left yet and he hasn&#039;t made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he&#039;s trying not to.<br /> &quot;What is it Vis&quot;? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> &quot;Nothing boss....&quot; He pauses before he continues &quot;it&#039;s just that it&#039;s been a month already, I don&#039;t think she knows why you took her&quot; he says making me look at him.<br /> &quot;She does, she&#039;s just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here&quot; I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she&#039;s heard of me before, I&#039;m a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn&#039;t have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don&#039;t really live to tell the tale.<br /> &quot;Come&quot; I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn&#039;t seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven&#039;t had the time to show her just what I&#039;m capable of, she&#039;s heard of it yes, but she&#039;s never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she&#039;s afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you discussed with my cousin and I don&#039;t care, but what I do find strange is why he&#039;s soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath&quot; I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> &quot;Do you think you deserve a bath&quot;? I ask bending down to her eye level.<br /> &quot;If soaking me wet again with a bucket of water is your idea of a bath, then I think I&#039;ll pass&quot; she mutters not meeting my gaze.<br /> She&#039;s got guts talking back at me, especially with such a tone.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d advice you watch your tone with me &quot; I spit at her &quot;I wouldn&#039;t hesitate to put a magazine through your head, you are of no use to me&quot; I tell her and I see a ghost of a smile playing on her lips, why is she smiling?<br /> &quot;You won&#039;t kill me, if you wanted to kill me, you won&#039;t go through the troubles of bringing me here&quot; she voices out as if taunting me, her eyes holding an array of hope.<br /> I laugh, not a funny or genuine laugh, an empty one.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t mistake my lack of time for sympathy, don&#039;t test me , I will kill you if you push me past breaking point&quot; I mutter lowly very close to her face, I see her confidence waver and it causes me to smirk.<br /> &quot;What do you want from me&quot;? She asks her voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; I grit out to her and I see her brows scrunch in confusion.<br /> &quot;On Enzo&quot;? She asks making me growl out, I shake my head slowly before grabbing her face in a tight grip and pulling her close to me.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;		World003		206	https://facebook.com/61551640813531	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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His name is Tim Dodd, he is rich because he owns so many businesses and I think he is a sexist pig. He is old enough to be my dad and still thinks he can make a pass at me. <br /> Last year he tried threatening that I would be fired as I would not give in to his demands.<br /> I enter his office he looks at me and looks down “What do you want Brooks” I sit down which automatically gets him to shout “ I don&#039;t have long so don’t sit down” ...I look at him as I use my crutch to help me back up.<br /> “Mr Dodd..Shelly said I have to go through you for time off so I basically need to book 2-3 weeks off due to an operation on my ankle coming up”<br /> “You know I’m not allowed to refuse you time off for medical however I can limit the pay..so your asking for that time off to be paid for .. am I correct”?<br /> “...yes, I have worked so hard and done so much unpaid overtime....” I say hopeful<br /> He cuts in with a “No” and “Goodbye...let Sian and Shelly know when your time off is needed but it won’t be paid time off is that clear.” <br /> My heart starts beating so fast I have been down on a waiting list for this operation for over 2 years.The pain is now unbearable and I am craving to be rid of this crutch.<br /> “Sir I really need this operation and I need the money to live...I have not even had a day off for being ill since starting 3 years ago.. I have always made sure I’m in the office.“<br /> He looks up and smiles “Oh you need me now&quot; he winks at me.<br /> I look at him in disgust “I am not that desperate!” <br /> I just walk out, there is no chance in even speaking to him he is a vile excuse of a man.<br /> I really need this operation ...I have a disability that effects my nerves and muscles to weaken. I have had surgeries since I was 4 to help with this however my muscles have caused my foot to be pulled in so I’m now walking on the side of my foot/ankle.<br /> I think for a moment and smile I’m going to go and surprise Jacob we have been seeing each for 3-4 months, he makes me laugh. I think some hugs and a good chat will definitely help me at this moment. I dry my eyes re-apply my makeup and make my way to Jacobs flat.<br /> I knock on the door happy that I&#039;m about to get the comfort that I really need but there is no answer. . . I hear loud moaning noises coming from his bedroom.<br /> No f*****g way not today, my heart hurts knowing already what the situation is. I grab my crutch with one hand and hobble , the stairs really took it out of me. I go through the living room towards his bedroom.<br /> The door is slightly open, I open the door to see a blonde girl completely undressed bouncing on my Jacob! Jacob quickly moves as he sees me at the door and the blonde girl grabs the blanket to cover herself. I stand in shock ..the girl starts shouting but I have no idea what she says I turn on the spot and start hobbling as quickly as I can towards the kitchen. I put the glass down and grab the bottle place it under my arm and make my way down the stairs at the same time trying to not cry.<br /> Jacob catches up with me a little dressed now “Paigy come on...it’s just fun like we do, you didn’t think I was just seeing you did you” I turn around and look at him <br /> “Jacob what ever we were or are not ..it’s over” he looks at me and smiles.<br /> “Okay Paige whatever you say however if you want me again which you will you know where I am”<br /> &quot;Why would you work so hard to make some of my walls come down, when you had no intentions to be with me&quot;<br /> He looks at me with no emotion and smiles &quot;I knew you were a Virgin, and I love how big your boobs are so why wouldn&#039;t I try &quot; he shrugged<br /> I open the car door and get in I now feel stupid and disgusting...<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t expect anyone to want to be with you...i did you a favour but I don&#039;t want to be a carer for a girl that can&#039;t walk, you won&#039;t even get undressed as you don&#039;t like your scars...what makes you think I would settle for that!&quot;<br /> I heard enough I drive off as fast as I can .. how am I this stupid!<br /> The next day, I should work as normal, that&#039;s what&#039;s adult life like.<br /> I get my crutch and push myself up, I clear the table and head back to the lift. <br /> I was stuck in thought when I had not noticed a small piece of paper on the shiny floor. I put my crutch straight on the paper which them slipped and I went straight down onto my knees. The slam of my knees made my eyes water straight away, the pain was horrible and my first thought was how am I going to get up. I take the crutch off and place it down and as I am about to try stand up I felt two hard muscle arms grab me from behind and pull me up onto my feet. I stand up and put all my weight on my right foot so my ankle won&#039;t give way and then I see him come from behind me.<br /> One of the most beautiful men I have ever seen, he was tall with muscles that was shown off with a tight white t-shirt, he had dark hair that was a ruffled look with a touch of gel. He has some work jeans and boots on that looks like he has been working and two beautiful brown eyes.<br /> He must be here to fix something I thought and giggles to myself when I said in my head fix me please. He grabs my crutch and passes it me and I realized that I have just been standing there looking at him and haven&#039;t even thanked him.<br /> I shake my head &quot;thank you so much&quot; I said as I start to go red with embarrassment.<br /> We both head in the lift and he presses 5 and asks me what number I would like.<br /> &quot;6 please&quot; I say quickly<br /> The pain is now overwhelming and I can not wait to sit on my chair, I look down and see that I have ripped my tights.<br /> We stand in silence and as we start to get to the 4th floor the lift stops and lights go dim.<br /> No this can not be happening today, I feel everything bad is just being thrown at me a few tears leak down my face. <br /> I close my eyes and start to breathe, the man just sighs and looks my way &quot;they will get it started again soon&quot; he tries to reassure me.<br /> The pain of my leg becomes to much and I need to sit down so I just chuck my crutch on the floor which makes the man jump. I then start to slide down to sit on the floor. At this point I&#039;m not caring what I look like...I don&#039;t need to impress him. He looks down at me with amusement in his face.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s funny&quot;<br /> He looks at me and puts his hands in his pocket &quot;how you getting up from there&quot;<br /> &quot;I will figure something out&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do to your leg?&quot; he looks down at my feet.<br /> I hate this question as I still to this day never know what to say, do I go with the long version of how I was born with a muscles and nerve wasting disease, or do I avoid the question and just say I broke it drunk as it sounds cooler.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t have to tell me if your not comfortable with telling me&quot;<br /> I am now wishing the lift would start to work, I stay looking down but start to speak and tell him I was born with bad legs, short and sweet version.<br /> I then change the subject and ask what he thinks has happened to the lift which we speak with small talk and then there was a long awkward silence.<br /> My phone starts to ring again.<br /> After rejecting the call the man looks at me and says &quot;boyfriend?&quot;<br /> &quot;oh no, it was my doctor,&quot; I say quickly, he looks at me and smiles.<br /> &quot;I would block my ears if you wanted to answer it&quot; he says softly.<br /> I sigh and say honestly &quot;To be fair I&#039;m avoiding the call, I have a huge decision to make ...&quot;<br /> The man comes and sits next to me, now he is close I can smell mints and aftershave. I find it quite soothing, I look at him and ask what he is doing here, I know he is not working due to his clothes.<br /> The man plays with his hands and says he is visiting a friend on the 5th floor and then going to go have dinner with his dad.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s your job then in this building?&quot; he says making conversation.<br /> I smile as I tell him my job role.<br /> &quot;You sound like you love your job&quot; he smiles.<br /> &quot;oh gosh I really do, I have worked so hard to be here, if I didn&#039;t love my job so much believe me I wouldn&#039;t be here!&quot;<br /> His smile fades a little &quot;why so?&quot; he asks.<br /> &quot;let&#039;s just say me and the big boss do not get on what&#039;s so ever!&quot; I say quickly.<br /> The mans lips curl into a little smile &quot;one of those hard bosses then?&quot;<br /> &quot;He is a huge Arsehole!....let me say this he can&#039;t even be a civil boss to you if you reject him when he makes a pass at you!..What kind of boss is that! I&#039;m pretty sure he is married...and the son of a b***h won&#039;t even let me have paid time off for an operation&quot;<br /> I apologize for my outburst. He looks at me with a really straight face but kindly says &quot;Completely understand it.&quot;<br /> We sit there in silence for a few minutes and as I was about to say something the lights come back on and the lift starts moving. The man stands up and then picks me up and delicately puts me on my feet. He passes me a crutch and wishes me look on everything before leaving the elevator on the 5th floor. 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1011425	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526153	1726031129		455		1553919801817681	1	3.6449843987396E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375316290733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468842	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432256351_1378178619550983_4589350156336485444_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=x4A-367VtMUAb54FT-7&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCk2MV18RaNhUaHTYLCtr8QPKcNxgoRSp1epURvVfaAzA&oe=6618C8BD	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435170484_1122151259096530_8835952977636948513_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ttZ-lO6u8MMAb5mLRvz&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfATlRDp6rUSdtZnB9P-bUGbJQp3bY63AMI4LX4t4NpMfg&oe=6618D406			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Is there a problem?&quot;<br /> &quot;Not really, just to smooth out any potential problems that...would delay supplies.&quot; I looked down at my hands.<br /> &quot;When?&quot;<br /> &quot;Tonight.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> I sagged against the wall of the clinic, not trusting my legs to carry me any further without collapsing in a heap on the floor.<br /> Slowly, as though in a slow motion video, I lifted the picture clutched tight in my left hand and stared at the black and white mass that the nurse had handed over to me after the doctor had pronounced the four words that I had not been expecting at all.<br /> Disbelief and shock and a dozen other thoughts waged a battle in my head. Most prominent thought was &#039;how?&#039; How could I have gotten pregnant?<br /> Which was a silly question, really. After all I knew all about how babies were made, I wasn&#039;t that naive. Still, it had been just the one time, my first time. One time.<br /> A headache bloomed in my temples and I sighed and let my eyes drift shut. Unconsciously, I crumpled the paper in a tight fist, fighting the surge of tears that stung my lids. This was not the time to give in to bouts of self pity, I had to figure out what to do, how to break the news to Aiden and brace myself for what comes after.<br /> I heard footsteps coming towards me and I straightened, unwilling to let anyone see me in this condition. Pale, teary eyed, shaken.<br /> A nurse passed me, giving me a friendly smile and nod and I forced a smile in return. Smoothing out the ultrasound photo, I tucked it into my purse, careful that it would not fall off. A quick glance at my watch had me hurrying down the corridor towards the exit of the hospital. As I stepped outside, my phone beeped a text message from a familiar number.<br /> Are you done?<br /> Aiden. I quickly replied that I was done, quickening my footsteps because I knew the car would already be waiting outside and I didn&#039;t want to keep him waiting. He was not a patient man, and I knew he had a meeting scheduled in the next hour.<br /> I caught sight of the gleaming Mercedes already idling at the front entrance to the hospital, drawing admiring and envious gazes. Thanks to the heavily tinted windows, none of them could see the occupants of the car, but I knew Aiden would be in the back seat, watching me approach. Feeling self conscious at all the attention, I walked up to the car just as the driver&#039;s door opened and our chauffeur, Martin, came around to open the back door.<br /> &quot;Afternoon Ma&#039;am.&quot; Martin intoned in crisp, professional tones as he held the door open.<br /> &quot;Hello Martin,&quot; I murmured, distractedly.<br /> The cause of my distraction sat at the other end of the seat, narrowed dark brown eyes, set in a face that many women and men had described as drop dead gorgeous, were trained on me as he watched me almost lose balance and topple head first into the car.<br /> Disapproval oozed from him in waves as he watched my blunder and my cheeks heated from embarrassment, but I managed to right myself just in time to avoid disaster, mumbling an apology that was ignored.<br /> &quot;Did you get the signed contract?&quot; He asked, his voice deep, sliding over my ears like hot chocolate on a cold winter&#039;s morning and I had to suppress the thrilling shiver that ran through me. It wouldn&#039;t do to let him see how much everything about him affected me. Yes, I was hopelessly in love with him, but I didn&#039;t need a fortune teller to tell me my love was neither wanted nor reciprocated.<br /> I bit the inside of my cheek and nodded. &quot;Yes, everything&#039;s all set. We should be able to deliver the first batch of lab equipment by the end of month.&quot; I fished out my tablet and switched it on, quickly bringing up the signed contract for him to see. &quot;Dr. Mason sends his regards as well.&quot;<br /> Aiden merely spared one glance at the screen and nodded. &quot;It&#039;s your project. You&#039;ll be the main liaison with Vincent at the hospital. Handle it well.&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course.&quot; I murmured and slid the tablet back in my purse. My fingers brushed the edge of the damning picture that would either be the final nail in the coffin of our marriage, or the start of a new beginning.<br /> <br /> New beginnings...that was merely wishful thinking. I risked a glance at Aiden, my gaze lingering when I noticed he&#039;d leaned back against the headrest and had his eyes shut. He wasn&#039;t asleep, but most likely deep in thought as the car began to move smoothly. I took this rare opportunity to study him, committing every single feature on his face to memory because, who knew, the next moment, I could find myself with a broken marriage, alone, pregnant and out of my marital home.<br /> The thought was a knife through my chest and I forced myself to look away, turning to the window to stare at the passing scenery. I noticed then that we weren&#039;t on the route back to the office and frowned, puzzled. Aiden had mentioned earlier that he had a shareholder meeting to attend by 2 p.m. and it was already a half past one &#039;o&#039; clock. The distance from the hospital to Skylark Corp took about thirty minutes barring heavy traffic but it looks like we were headed back home instead.<br /> I looked at Aiden again, intending to ask about our destination, but caught myself before I opened my mouth. I noticed the strained lines around the corners of his eyes, lips pressed tightly together and fell silent. Wordlessly, I opened the mini fridge compartment and pulled out a bottle of chilled water, and from another compartment, got out a pack of aspirin. Squeezing two white pills onto my palm, I uncapped the bottle of water.<br /> &quot;Here.&quot; I said, holding out my hand. His eyes opened, confused for a moment then he noticed the pills. His mouth twisted and for a second I thought he was going to reject my offer. Instead, Aiden took the pills and popped them in his mouth. I handed him the water and watched as he drank, transfixed on his throat which bobbed deliciously with every swallow, the motion so unconsciously sensuous that I felt my own throat go dry and forced my gaze away.<br /> I should not be having hot thoughts about my husband. Not when disaster was imminent.<br /> &quot;Thank you.&quot; His words broke through my hazy thoughts. I nodded and took back the bottle, screwing the cap back on, my thoughts now back to the issue of my pregnancy and how to break the news...when to break the news to Aiden.<br /> I should do it now, I reasoned silently. Rip off the bandaid and endure the pain that was sure to follow, then get on with my life. It would be better than stewing in uncertainty for god knew how long until I worked up the courage to tell him later.<br /> &quot;Aiden...&quot; My palms began to sweat and I could literally hear my heart pounding in my ears. I swallowed nervously and wiped my sweaty palms on my pants.<br /> Rip off the bandaid.<br /> He looked at me, expression devoid of any emotion. It had always been hard to get a read on Aiden and I usually prided myself on being able to read people with some measure of accuracy. Not Aiden though. He was a block of marble - cold, impenetrable.<br /> &quot;What is it?&quot; There was a hint of impatience in his voice and that made me lose what little nerve I had managed to muster.<br /> &quot;I...&quot; I hated myself for stuttering, because I could see how much it irritated him, if the narrowed eyes and wry twist of his lips was any indication. My hands formed tight fists, nails digging into the soft flesh of my palms, the pain helping to ground me a little. &quot;While I was at the hospital, I stopped by...&quot;<br /> His phone went off, the sound shattering the tense moment and drowning out my words. I fell silent as Aiden cursed under his breath and slid the phone from his inner suit pocket to glance at the screen. In the dim interior of the car, I could easily see the lit up screen and the name of the caller displayed.<br /> Elisa.<br /> A tinge of bile filled my throat at the sight of the name. My shoulders sagged and I looked away, my chest feeling like a vise had clamped down on it, squeezing tight.<br /> &quot;Can it wait?&quot; I heard Aiden ask and I glanced up at him. He was looking at me with that same impatient look, head c****d to one side as he waited for my answer. &quot;I need to take this call, we can talk afterwards.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, sure.&quot; I said, forcing a lightness to my voice that I didn&#039;t feel. I watched as Aiden accepted the call, my throat tight as I noticed the way his voice got softer, the way his tense shoulders relaxed as he listened to the reply on the other end, the hint of a smile that lifted his stern mouth and felt the vice tighten until I could barely breathe.<br /> Unable to bear the sight, I looked away, swallowing down the lump of bitter emotions that threatened to spill over. I let my mind wander again, unwilling to listen to whatever conversation they were having, knowing it would only hurt me more.<br /> <br /> For the second time today, tears welled up in my eyes and once more, I refused to shed them. It must be the pregnancy that was making me so prone to tears, wreaking havoc on my hormones.<br /> I wasn&#039;t one to cry easily. I had only cried five times in twenty five years and those had been out of pure grief at losing people I cared about to the cold hands of death. The most recent crying episode had happened a month ago, when Julian Brown, my mentor, friend and the father of the man seated next to me had passed after a long battle with cancer.<br /> The time before that had been when Julian had gathered all of us in his home office to break the news of his cancer diagnosis. That had been two years ago, the same day my life had taken a turn for the worse, or for the better, depending on who you asked.<br /> Knowing he was dying soon, Julian had expressed his desire to see his son married before he left this world. Julian had known of my feelings for his eldest son, had known that I&#039;d fallen in love with Aiden from our first meeting during a thanksgiving dinner with the Brown family.<br /> He would always tease me about it, good naturedly, of course, but never in a million years had I ever imagined that Julian would scheme to bring us together in marriage.<br /> Particularly since he knew well that Aiden did not reciprocate my feelings, that he saw me as merely a friend of the family, someone to be endured and be polite to during the few times we met but nothing more.<br /> I knew where his heart lay. With Elisa Harding, the stunning beauty with brains to match who was his childhood friend, school mate and now his co-worker.<br /> So, when Julian had asked Aiden to get married, I&#039;d assumed, much to my dismay, that Aiden would ask Elisa to be his wife. But Julian had thrown in a wrench in his plans when he&#039;d stipulated that Aiden marry me instead.<br /> Julian had been adamant and refused to change his mind. Not when Aiden had refused at first, not when almost everyone, including myself had pointed out that Elisa would be the better match for Aiden. Not even when I&#039;d privately pleaded with Julian to change his mind because I knew Aiden would never agree to the marriage and I did not want to force myself on him.<br /> Then to my utter shock, Aiden suddenly changed his mind and agreed to the marriage. For a while, I&#039;d been in heaven, foolishly indulging in fantasies that maybe he had come to realize his true feelings for me. I ignored my misgivings, or the fact that he barely spoke more than two sentences to me the entire time we were planning the hasty wedding, or that whenever he looked at me, his face was devoid of expression. I&#039;d fooled myself into thinking it was because he was still coming to terms with his feelings for me.<br /> Then, on our wedding night, Aiden had coldly informed me that our marriage, as far as he was concerned, was nothing but a sham. He&#039;d congratulated me in such cold tones that I&#039;d felt goosebumps all over my skin for manipulating his father and himself into marrying him.<br /> &quot;I suppose congratulations are in order.&quot; Aiden had snarled on the ride back from the reception, heading towards our new home, a three storey mansion that was a gift from Julian. &quot;You finally got what you wanted, didn&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> I stared at him in confusion. &quot;What are you talking about, Aiden?&quot;<br /> His laugh had been filled with derision. He tugged at his bow tie viciously and I had the sense that he wanted to wrap his hands around my neck instead.<br /> &quot;Cut the innocent words, Jessica,&quot; the way he said my name sent cold shivers down my back. &quot;You may have everyone fooled, but I can see through that f*****g angelic face.&quot;<br /> &quot;Fooled? I...I didn&#039;t fool...&quot;<br /> &quot;I said cut the words.&quot; he cut in ruthlessly and I&#039;d instinctively shrank back in fright. He followed me, leaning close until our noses almost touched, eyes an icy glint of anger. &quot;Enjoy your victory while it lasts, because the second my father is cold and in his grave, you and I are done.&quot;<br /> While I&#039;d struggled to process his harsh words, he moved back to his seat and continued. &quot;This marriage is in name only. We might live together, but do not expect even the slightest consideration from me. As far as I&#039;m concerned, you and I are two strangers who merely share a last name, on a temporary basis.&quot;<br /> It didn&#039;t matter how many times I&#039;d protested that I had nothing to do with his father&#039;s decision and eventually, I&#039;d given up trying to make him understand. We&#039;d lived together as strangers ever since, barely speaking and avoiding each other unless necessary.<br /> Until the night Julian had passed away. Driven by grief, I&#039;d stopped by my best friend&#039;s bar and drunk a little more than I could handle. When I stumbled home at one in the morning, I&#039;d met Aiden, who had been drinking too and one thing had led to another and we&#039;d ended up in bed.<br /> I shut my eyes and tried to recall that night, but no matter how hard I tried, I could barely remember our time in bed. The last thing I remembered was standing in the doorway of Aiden&#039;s study and that was all.<br /> With Julian dead, I knew it was only a matter of time before Aiden served me with divorce papers. To be honest, I was surprised he didn&#039;t give me my marching orders the day after Julian&#039;s death, but I reasoned that he was probably waiting for the funeral before he made his move.<br /> The funeral was the day after tomorrow. I felt a stinging pain in my mouth and when I tasted blood, I realized I had chewed on the inside of my cheek so hard to break the delicate skin. Aiden was still on the phone, but it looked like he was rounding up.<br /> With shaky hands, I reached for a fresh bottle of water and took deep gulps.<br /> &quot;I need to head back to the office.&quot; Aiden said after hanging up.<br /> &quot;Oh? Is it the shareholder meeting?&quot;<br /> &quot;No, that was rescheduled for tomorrow. Elisa was able to set up an impromptu meeting with the chairman of Linston Healthcare and she wants me to sit in for it.&quot;<br /> Of course she does, I mused silently, careful to keep my expression neutral. &quot;Okay. If you need the car, Martin can pull over here and I&#039;ll catch an Uber back to the house.&quot;<br /> &quot;No need. We&#039;re almost at the house, so it shouldn&#039;t take too long.&quot;<br /> &quot;Will you be back for dinner?&#039; I asked and wished I didn&#039;t when he leveled me with a quelling look, mouth twisting in familiar derision. I knew the question was silly, we never ate dinner...or any other meal together, but I&#039;d wanted to know if he would be coming back home tonight or spending the night elsewhere...probably at Elisa&#039;s place.<br /> It wouldn&#039;t be the first time.<br /> &quot;No, I won&#039;t.&quot; He replied, curtly.<br /> Cheeks burning - from humiliation and hurt, I nodded and looked away again.		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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Lov002		47	https://facebook.com/100092720766465	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;The Return of the God of War&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		Hot style novel		9359	https://facebook.com/100083332361004	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011456	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526154	1726031129		455		2103091036729299	1	1.9099644594205E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375444480733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468820	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436109678_1329654478436645_2677013660704791533_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jo2IYTUCXBIAb4kteqJ&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCY0dF-j_jgwwZbOr8VWdMnpsKQTFx6UlL_xaSexbnmTQ&oe=6618ED8F	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435977024_461644419537669_5116628089636809299_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=8R3lwUHqrKkAb5nIjPR&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBlTBrx515B1BFzfPC1MyBN8PpEmgwuhJCsWaAwdsKqEQ&oe=6618F579			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Frankly, I normally see these numbers in women ten or fifteen years your senior.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I murmur, not believing my ears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years. I’m only 30, I should have plenty of eggs left.<br /> <br /> “In terms of fertility, you have very little time left.” She continues. “If you want to conceive, you need to do so before your next cycle begins.”<br /> <br /> “My next cycle?” I repeat, my mouth hanging open in shock. I love kids more than anything, and though it might not be everyone’s ambition, I want nothing more than to be a mother.<br /> <br /> I have to get home and tell my boyfriend this news, and there’s not a moment to waste.<br /> <br /> I make it home in record time, bursting through the door and opening my mouth to call for Mike, but stopping dead in my tracks. As soon as I walk inside I see a pair of high heels and a handbag by the door – neither of which belong to me.<br /> <br /> I cock my ears towards the bedroom, and my stomach churns when I hear the unmistakable sound of moaning, accompanied by a steady thump thump thump, as the bed collides with the wall. Worse even than realizing that Mike is clearly in there with another woman, is realizing who he’s with. I know that handbag, and I know those shoes – they belong to my best friend, Kate. <br /> <br /> “Fuck, Ella is so stupid.” Mike laughs, “can you believe she actually expects me to have a baby with her?”<br /> <br /> Kate snorts, “she’s delusional. I don’t know how you put up with her for so long in the first place.”<br /> <br /> “If she wasn’t so beautiful I never would have given her the time of day.” Mike scoffs. “Thankfully daily doses of plan B kept her from ever conceiving.”<br /> <br /> “The morning after pill?” Kate asks, “how did you manage to give it to her without her realizing?”<br /> <br /> “I put it in her morning coffee.” Mike chortles, sounding far too proud of himself. <br /> <br /> My vision goes completely red as everything finally falls into place. Suddenly it’s clear why I’ve never been able to get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex multiple times a week for years. It’s even clear how I could have the eggs of a 45-year-old, if my despicable partner has been secretly feeding me emergency contraceptives every day – there’s no telling what other damage that might have done to my reproductive system. <br /> <br /> Before I can think better of it, I pull the smoke alarm on the wall, wanting to frighten and punish the pair in the bedroom so fiercely that I fear I might attack them when they emerge. Water immediately sprays down from the sprinkler system mounted to the ceiling as a shrill siren fills the air, and I hear Mike and Kate cry out in surprise. <br /> <br /> A few moments later they come rushing out of the bedroom, stopping in their tracks when they see me looming in the doorway. Mike’s eyes go comically wide, “What are you doing home so early?” The snake has the nerve to sound affronted that I surprised him, when he’s the one who’s been sneaking around behind my back for God knows how long. He seems to realize how suspicious it looks that he and Kate are standing there in their underwear and quickly adds, “Kate came to see me so we could plan a surprise for your birthday, but then we spilled coffee all over our clothes so we had to change.”<br /> <br /> Fire blazes in my veins, he must truly believe I’m an idiot if he expects me to buy such a feeble excuse. <br /> <br /> It’s a testament to their horrifically low opinion of me that they buy my act, and I vow to get my revenge one way or another. I can’t believe I wasted so many years – my best years – on this scumbag. And now he may have cost me my future too. As soon as the thought enters my head, I know I can’t afford to waste another moment on Mike, I have more important things to take care of. <br /> <br /> I make my excuses and rush across town for the second time that afternoon, running to the comforting arms of my surrogate sister, Cora. Not only did we grow up together in the orphanage, but she became an OBGYN and now works for the most exclusive sperm bank in the city. I’ve never gone to her before because I always imagined Mike and I would eventually conceive the natural way, but that clearly isn’t an option anymore. <br /> <br /> Even if I could find a man willing to have a baby with me in time, I’m not eager to trust anyone after Mike’s betrayal. I’m going to have to do this on my own, and I know Cora can help me. I don’t have much money, but I have enough savings to pay for the insemination, especially since I basically have one shot and one shot only. <br /> <br /> When I arrive, all my plans to lay out my situation for Cora clearly and concisely go out the window, because the moment I see my sister I fall to pieces. She hugs and kisses me until my tears subside, slowly extracting the story from me piece by piece. When she hears about Mike and Kate she swears up a storm, but that’s nothing compared to her reaction when I explain about my fertility. <br /> <br /> “That little shit! I’ll kill him!” She fumes, studying me with a worried expression. “Ella, if your doctor was right this means you only have one chance to conceive.”<br /> <br /> “I know.” I sniffle. “And if this is going to be my only baby, I don’t want to take any chances. I want the best donor we can find.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t you worry about that.” Cora assures me, “We’ve got donations from actors, models, scientists – it’s only the creme de la creme here.” She glances at the door and lowers her voice. “You didn’t hear it from me, but even Dominic Sinclair sent his samples here for testing.”<br /> <br /> “Dominic Sinclair? I repeat, “the billionaire?” I’ve seen the man around town, but we don’t exactly run in the same circles. He lives in the same neighborhood as my wealthy employer and often says hello to the children I nanny, but he’s always surrounded by bodyguards and is so intimidating I get goosebumps just thinking about him. <br /> <br /> “Oh my god!.” Cora slaps her hand over her mouth. “I wasn’t supposed to tell you that! I don’t know what I was thinking. Apparently he’s no stranger to fertility issues himself, and he trusted us to handle his swimmers over every other lab in the country. I’ve got his sperm in the other room at this very moment.” She frets, “But Ella you can’t tell anyone, you have to promise me.”<br /> <br /> “Of course!” I agree immediately. “I know how important confidentiality is here.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you,” Cora breathes. “Now, I’m going to give you a dossier of our clients so you can pick a donor, and once you’ve chosen we’ll get you knocked up before you can even blink.” <br /> <br /> It’s not an easy decision, but eventually I choose a handsome surgeon whose photo practically makes me swoon. Cora leaves the room only long enough to prepare the sample, and though she looks a bit flustered when she returns, she quickly and professionally completes the insemination, holding my hand when the procedure is finished. “It’s all take care of now, Ella.” She promises, “You can come back in ten days to see if it worked.”<br /> <br /> Ten days. I think dazedly. Ten days to decide my entire future.<br /> <br /> If only I’d known that by the time those ten days were up, my future would no longer belong to me – but to Dominic Sinclair himself. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 - Be Fired<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Six days to go. I think, staring at the date circled on my calendar. Six days until I find out if my dreams are finally going to come true… or if I have to figure out an entirely different plan for my life. <br /> <br /> I’ve thought about nothing else since Cora inseminated me last week, I’m so anxious to find out if I’m pregnant I haven’t even begun to process Mike’s betrayal. <br /> <br /> I’m trying to keep a level head, yet I can’t help but imagine my future with this new baby. Try as I might, I catch myself daydreaming about it constantly. I even find myself humming as I get ready for work in the morning. <br /> <br /> When I arrive at my employer’s estate in the most exclusive neighborhood in Moon Valley – which basically makes it the most exclusive neighborhood in the world, since Moon Valley is one of the most expensive cities on the planet – I’m immediately greeted by two little voices shouting my name in excitement. “Ella!”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, 3-year-old Millie is hugging my legs while her older brother, Jake, wraps his arms around my middle. “Good morning love puddles!” I exclaim, returning their hugs. “Are you ready for the museum?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah!” They cheer, racing out the door without even stopping to put on coats. It takes a bit of wrangling to get them back inside and bundled up for the cold winter day, but before long we set out into the snow.<br /> <br /> Jake races ahead of Millie and I, impatient to get to the science museum and not seeming to notice that his sister’s tiny legs simply don’t move that fast. Chuckling, I lift Millie into my arms and settle her on my hip. “Goodness, you’re getting too big for this, munchkin.”<br /> <br /> “Nuh-uh,” Millie grins, “You’re justs too little.” <br /> <br /> She might have a point. At five foot one, I don’t exactly have the kind of build suited to heavy lifting. I’m in great shape, but I’ve never been particularly strong. “Smarty pants.” I tease, laughing with the little girl. <br /> <br /> When I look back towards Jake, I realize he’s stopped a few feet ahead of us. My heart skips a beat when I realize why. We’re in front of the Sinclair mansion, and its owner is currently standing in the middle of the sidewalk, his gaze searing me like a firebrand as I approach with Millie. Dominic Sinclair is just about the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, but he’s also one of the most terrifying. <br /> <br /> With dark hair and piercing green eyes, chiseled features and a body so muscular I could swoon, it doesn’t seem fair he gets to look so good and also be so rich. If I didn’t know better I might think it was his wealth or imposing height that makes him so intimidating, after all he’s at least six foot four, which means he towers over me and everyone else around him. However it’s neither of those things, there’s simply an indefinable quality about the man that I can’t put my finger on, one which screams danger. He gives off this energy that’s so raw and animalistic one forgets there’s anyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> Taking a steadying breath, I close the distance between us so Millie can say hello. When she greets him, Dominic drags his attention from me and offers her a smile so genuine that it tugs at my heartstrings. As I watch him talk to my two young charges, I remember what Cora told me about his infertility struggles. He clearly loves children, and I feel a wave of empathy for him. If anyone knows what it’s like to yearn for a family of their own, it’s me. <br /> <br /> Jake is currently showing Dominic his new toy airplane, pulling the matchbox model from his pocket and demonstrating how far it can fly. With a great heave, he sends the toy gliding through the air, only to land in the middle of the street. Before any of us can say a word, Jake races after it, right into the busy road.<br /> <br /> “Jake no, be careful!” I cry, watching him dart out into the path of an oncoming car but feeling frozen by my fear. Before I can contemplate putting Millie down to go after him, a blur of movement whirrs past my vision. I’ve never seen anyone move so fast in my life. Dominic became little more than a hazy outline of himself, chasing after Jake and pulling him out of the way just before the car slams into them. The vehicle’s tires are still screeching when Dominic sets Jake down beside me, his expression suddenly very stern. <br /> <br /> “That was very dangerous.” He scolds gently. “You should never go into the street without looking both ways first.”<br /> <br /> Jake hangs his head. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want my plane to get runned over.” <br /> <br /> “You are a million times more important than a toy.” Dominic tells him firmly, “and you scared your nanny half to death.”<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Ella.” Jake sniffles, looking up at me with wide eyes. <br /> <br /> “I know sweetheart, just don’t ever do that again.” I breathe, cuddling him against my side. “Thank you so much.” I say to Dominic, feeling more grateful than I can express. “I have no idea how you moved so fast! It was like something out of a superhero film.”<br /> <br /> “Must have been the adrenaline.” Dominic shrugs, giving Millie another smile before taking his leave. “Enjoy the rest of your day, and stay out of the road young man!”<br /> <br /> “Yes sir!” Jake calls after him, pocketing his airplane. “I really am sorry.” He adds to me. <br /> <br /> “It’s forgotten.” I tell him softly, though I take his hand so that he can’t run off again. <br /> <br /> “It all happened so fast.” I tell Cora later that night. “I mean the more I think about it, the more amazing it seems. One moment he was there, and the next he was gone. It was like magic.”<br /> <br /> “Thank goodness Jake is alright.” She replies, but rather than looking relieved, her face is twisted into a deep grimace.<br /> <br /> Studying my sister’s expression, I realize her grim demeanor is not just about Jake’s near miss. Something else is wrong, and I actually feel guilty for not noticing sooner. “Is everything okay?”<br /> <br /> Cora frowns, “Not really. But you’ve got so much going on right now, it’s not important.”<br /> <br /> “Cora, don’t be ridiculous.” I admonish. “What’s going on?”<br /> <br /> “Well, speaking of Dominic Sinclair,” She begins cryptically, “you know that sperm he sent to us for testing?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” I confirm, wondering where on earth this was going. <br /> <br /> “It’s gone missing… and I’m the last person who saw it, not to mention it was in my custody.” She explains, her voice becoming thick with emotion. “Ella, I think… I think I’m going to be fired. And if there’s an investigation I could lose my medical license.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I exclaim. “What do you mean it’s missing? A vial of sperm can’t just get up and walk away.”<br /> <br /> “I know, I think someone had to steal it, but there’s no way of knowing who’s responsible. And it looks like I’m going to have to take the blame.” She shares, her eyes shining with tears. <br /> <br /> “Cora, I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this sooner!” I lament, “They can’t fire you, it isn’t fair.”<br /> <br /> “You don’t understand, Dominic is one of our biggest donors.” Cora explains. “And he’s furious, he basically wants my head on a platter.”<br /> <br /> A week ago I might have believed there was no hope for Cora, but seeing how kind and understanding Dominic was with the kids today makes me wonder if he could really be so heartless. Surely if he understood that Cora would never be so irresponsible he’d show some leniency? I have to try and help her, I would do anything for my sister – even begging a ruthless billionaire for mercy.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 - Request<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Three days to go.<br /> <br /> I repeat these words to myself as I walk down the street, still preoccupied with my possible pregnancy, even as I prepare to go to bat for my sister. In some ways it&#039;s a coping mechanism: I’m about to beg Dominic Sinclair to save Cora’s job, and I need a comforting thought to help me get through this. <br /> <br /> His bodyguards see me first, and I can see their mouths moving as they watch me move closer, no doubt notifying him of my presence. Approaching nervously behind Dominic, I wonder for the hundredth time if this is a mistake. Who am I to ask a favor from one of the most powerful men on the planet? Shaking myself, I tell the little voice in the back of my mind to shut up – this is for Cora. I might not be brave for myself, but I can be brave for her. <br /> <br /> “Mr. Sinclair?” I ask hesitantly, feeling my heart pound violently against my ribcage. <br /> <br /> He turns around and gazes imperiously down at me. “Yes?”<br /> <br /> “I’m Ella Reina, I nanny for Jake and Millie Graves.” I begin, gnawing on my lower lip. <br /> <br /> His dark eyes catch on my mouth, and suddenly I feel like a frightened rabbit in front of a hungry wolf. “I know who you are, Ella.” The sound of my name on his lips sends a shiver down my spine. He speaks the familiar syllables with so much purpose, as if they truly mean something to him.<br /> <br /> “Oh… well, I don’t mean to be impertinent, but I’m friends with Dr Cora Daniels…”As soon as I say her name, his expression closes off, and some unidentified emotion flashes in his eyes. <br /> <br /> “She told me she’s in trouble at work, and I know you’re one of the bank’s donors.” I improvise. “I don’t know what Cora is being accused of, but I’m sure she’s innocent. She takes her job incredibly seriously, and she would never do anything to risk her career.”<br /> <br /> “And what do you expect me to do about it?” Dominic asks ominously. I can tell he doesn’t believe my weak story, his body language has changed completely, and I can feel his rising anger vibrating in the air around us. <br /> <br /> “I just thought… I hoped that if you had any sway there, you might be able to put in a good word for her.” I finish, feeling color flood my cheeks. I’m both ashamed of myself for such a feeble attempt, but unsure how else to handle such a delicate topic. The last thing I want is to get Cora in even more trouble than before. <br /> <br /> Dominic’s jaw ticks as he watches me, and the voice in the back of my head urges me to run for it. “From what I’ve heard, your friend made a very serious mistake, and the consequences have been more than appropriate. The best thing she can do now is take responsibility for her mistakes, not sending you to do her dirty work for her.”<br /> <br /> “I – she didn’t, she doesn’t even know I’m here! I swear.” I plead. <br /> <br /> “I’ve said all I’m going to say on this matter.” Dominic declares, turning away from me and striding into his house. The door slams shut behind him, and I’m left with his various bodyguards. <br /> <br /> “You need to leave now, miss.” One of the men announces sharply. <br /> <br /> “I can’t.” I moan, “he has to understand, she’s going to lose everything!” <br /> <br /> “We’re not going to ask you again.” A second guard growls, a clear threat in his words. <br /> <br /> “Please, she’s innocent.” I beg, “you have to –” before I can say anything more, the men grab me by the arms and begin trying to lead me off the property. Feeling truly desperate, I dig in my heels, deciding that my dignity is worth Cora’s entire future. “I’m begging you, if I could just talk to Mr. Sinclair.” <br /> <br /> “You’ve already talked to him.” The first guard grumbles, “and frankly you’re lucky he was as generous to you as he was. Your friend clearly told you things she shouldn’t.”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, they’ve thrown me off the property and onto the sidewalk so forcefully that I lose my balance, tumbling to the ground as tears spark in my eyes. The iron gates slam shut behind me, and I have no choice but to slink off before I can embarrass myself further. <br /> <br /> Of course, this was only the beginning of my misfortune. When I arrived at work the next day, I found that my keys no longer fit the locks on the front door. I knocked, overwhelmed with confusion, and a few minutes later the door swung open to reveal Jake and Millie’s furious mother. <br /> <br /> “My keys aren’t working.” I tell her, wondering why she’s glaring at me so fiercely.<br /> <br /> “They’re not meant to.” She answers coldly, “as of yesterday afternoon, your services were no longer required.”<br /> <br /> “I… you’re firing me?” I squeak, not believing my ears. “Why?”<br /> <br /> “We got a call from the neighbors.” She explains haughtily, “apparently you let Jake run into the road the other day where he was almost hit by a car! And then yesterday you were seen making a fool of yourself at Dominic Sinclair’s home – they said his bodyguards had to drag you off the grounds like a common criminal.”<br /> <br /> “That isn’t fair, that isn’t what happened!” I plead. “Jake through his toy into the road and ran after it, I didn’t let it happen, and what happened with Mr. Sinclair was a misunderstanding.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t want to hear it.” She hisses. “Now leave before I call the police.”<br /> <br /> “Please, can’t I at least say goodbye to the kids?” I request, praying she’ll grant me this one kindness.<br /> <br /> “I’m dialing.” She tells me simply, pulling her cell phone from her pocket. <br /> <br /> “No!” I raise my palms in supplication, “It’s okay, I’ll go.”<br /> <br /> For the second time this week, I find myself shamefully retreating through this opulent neighborhood with tears streaming down my face. What hurts even worse than losing my job is the fact I didn&#039;t get to explain the situation to Jake and Millie, or see them one last time. I’m sure their mother will tell them horrible things about me, despite the fact that I’ve been lovingly raising for them for the last two years.<br /> <br /> I know Dominic Sinclair is responsible for this. I don’t believe my ex-boss’s story about the neighbors for one moment. He clearly wanted to punish me, just like he’s having Cora punished. A rush of fury takes hold of me, and suddenly I wish I could punish him somehow. It’s not like me to be so vindictive, but right now it truly feels like my entire life is falling apart, and it’s partly his fault. <br /> <br /> I spent all my money on the insemination, and without a job I have almost nothing. How am I ever going to afford to have a baby now? I guarantee I’m not going to get a good reference from Jake and Millie’s mother. <br /> <br /> As if things weren’t already bad enough, when I return home I find a stack of bills in the mailbox and I don’t even recognize half the senders. I open them one by one, feeling my confusion and disbelief grow by the minute.<br /> <br /> As I look at the stores on the breakdown of charges, my suspicion grows: they’re all Mike’s favorite places. Is it possible he did this behind my back? That he’s been hiding the bills from me for months… or years? I know he’ll deny it if I confront him, which leaves me only one option. <br /> <br /> I have to call Kate. My former best friend might have betrayed me completely with her affair, but if anyone knows what Mike has been up to, it’s her. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4 - Desperation<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> My hands are shaking as I dial Kate’s number. Have I ever been this angry? If I have I certainly can’t remember it now.<br /> <br /> “Hello?” Kate answers almost immediately, using a sickly sweet tone that screams of fakeness. <br /> <br /> “Kate?” I state bluntly. “Are you with Mike right now?”<br /> <br /> There’s a pregnant pause on the other end of the line, before she weakly responds, “What? Of course not.” <br /> <br /> “Come off it Kate, do you really think I don&#039;t know about your shit?” I demand. “I’m not a complete idiot.”<br /> <br /> “Ella listen–” She begins, obviously gearing up to give me some sort of excuse. <br /> <br /> “No, I don’t even care about your little affair anymore – but I need to talk to him right now.” I declare fiercely. <br /> <br /> There’s another pause, and then Kate’s voice drops its innocent tone. “You don’t care?” She repeats, sounding truly shocked. “ You know I’m already pregnant?” <br /> <br /> I wasn’t prepared for that particular piece of news. I clench my hands into fists, feeling so furious I think I might actually break the phone with my tight grip, “And what, you think that’s some sort of victory?” I bite. <br /> <br /> “Does he know you’re pregnant?” I ask sharply, “because a man who’s so afraid of responsibility that he’d poison me for years is probably willing to do it to anyone.”<br /> <br /> “Well no, but he loves me, he would never –” She tried to explain. <br /> <br /> “He loved me too once.” I cut her off. “At least he said he did. It’s amazing how charming he can be, considering what a bastard he truly is. How do you think he’s going to support you and your child? He doesn’t even have a job.”<br /> <br /> “Of course he does!” She objects, “He just didn’t tell you about it because he didn’t want you to bleed him dry. He’s a stock broker.”<br /> <br /> “Oh Kate,” I sigh, “Poor, gullible, stupid Kate. He’s as much a stock broker as I am a wizard.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t talk to me like that! He’s got money, he lavishes it on me all the time!” She insists.<br /> <br /> “With fraudulent credit cards he took out in my name!” I shout, losing my temper completely.<br /> <br /> “What?” She squeaks. <br /> <br /> “That’s right. I’ve only just found out – he’s completely bankrupted me. I’m calling the police and if I were you, I’d check your own credit rating immediately, because I’d be willing to be you’re next.” I snap.<br /> <br /> “No,” she repeats weakly, “you’re wrong, it’s different with me.”<br /> <br /> My voice is getting thick with emotion now, but I can’t help it. “And frankly I don’t really care what happens to you Kate, but if you’re really pregnant then your baby deserves better than to be raised in a homeless shelter, and that’s exactly where Mike will land you.”<br /> <br /> I hang up before I start crying, not giving her a chance to respond. Why did I buy his lies about looking for work for so long? He crushed me little by little, all the while pretending to be so nice, and I let it happen. <br /> <br /> Never again. I decide. I won’t ever let myself be fooled that way again. <br /> <br /> I still want to get my revenge on Mike, but first I’ve got to try and salvage what’s left of my life. I have to go to the police and see if I can resolve these financial issues… I can’t have a baby if I’m bankrupt, and I can only pray the police will help. <br /> <br /> ________________________<br /> <br /> “I’m very sorry Miss. Reina, but if your ex-partner has left the area, there’s not much we can do about this.” The police officer breaks this news to me about as gently as he might smash an ant beneath his boot. “I’ll give you the police report to send to the credit card company, but that’s the most help you’re going to get from us.”<br /> <br /> Anger fills me to the brim. I guarantee he’d never treat my case with so little consideration or respect if I wasn’t an impoverished nanny. If I was a wealthy man like Dominic Sinclair, he’d be fawning at my feet, offering to go to any lengths to solve my problems. I storm out of the station before I can lose my temper and verbally assault the man, immediately calling the credit card companies. <br /> <br /> One by one they crush my hopes, telling me in no uncertain terms that unless a culprit is arrested in my case, I’ll be held responsible for the charges. <br /> <br /> As I hang up on the final call, I can feel the earth crumbling beneath my feet. How did it come to this? I literally have nothing. No one will hire me without a recommendation from my previous employer, which means I won’t be able to pay rent or keep food on the table. Normally I might turn to Cora in such a time, but I can’t burden her with this when she’s in the same boat. <br /> <br /> Tomorrow I’ll finally find out whether or not I’m pregnant, and up until now the strange sensation I’ve been experiencing the last few days has been a comfort and source of hope. I don’t know how to explain it: it’s as if I’m suddenly different somehow – even though I can’t see any changes, I just have this intense knowing that I’m no longer the same woman I was a week ago. <br /> <br /> I thought it was a sign the insemination worked, but now I’m praying that it’s my imagination going overboard. <br /> <br /> At first I try to distract myself, turning on the TV and freezing when I see Dominic Sinclair on the news talking about all his good will initiatives in the community. “When our work is finished, the Moon Valley children’s home will be a place of love and community, motivated to find the best homes for every child in need. Our initiative not only ensures that the permanent residents in the home have the best possible conditions, but that there is continuous follow up with children placed with adoptive families to ensure they thrive in their new homes.”<br /> <br /> So much for the supposed philanthropist, I think bitterly. Turning a blind eye to the lives he’s selfishly ruining all the while pretending to be a friend of the downtrodden. A week ago I might have been touched by such a broadcast. I grew up in an orphanage just like the one he’s describing, and I know just how terrible the conditions can be. Now however, I see nothing but his hypocrisy. Cora was an orphan too, she didn’t do anything wrong – where is his compassion for her? Clearly it’s only for the TV cameras. It’s a shame. He’s very convincing… then again, so was Mike. <br /> <br /> Of course Mike was never as handsome as Dominic Sinclair, nor did he ever have his charisma or imposing presence. I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone like him. Even while he was refusing to help me, scolding me and having me thrown out the door, part of me was still taken in by his handsome features and pure magnetism. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself, I turn the TV off. What the hell is wrong with me? The man is a heartless billionaire and I’m still sitting here mooning over him like a silly schoolgirl. <br /> <br /> I end up going to bed early, trying not to think about tomorrow. Of course, I still lie awake late into the night – I know what it means to grow up an orphan, and I can’t countenance bringing a child into the world just to abandon it to that bleak existence. The more my life unravels, the more stark my options become. <br /> <br /> If I am pregnant… Am I going to abort the child? Even though it’s what I’ve wanted my entire life!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 - Pregnancy Test<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> “No, I understand.” I murmur into the phone. “Thanks for listening at least.”<br /> <br /> I wearily hang up the line, burying my head in my hands. I spent all morning calling in every favor and loan I possibly could, throwing my dignity right out the window to beg my friends and acquaintances in my time of need. <br /> <br /> I’ve never thought of myself as a proud woman, but begging this way was more of a challenge than I could have imagined. <br /> <br /> I only wish I could help Cora as well as myself. She’s still waiting to hear if she’ll be fired, and while she’s not supposed to be handling any samples, she got permission to do my tests this afternoon. After all, I’ve already been inseminated, so her supervisor didn’t see any risk of further negligence.<br /> <br /> Still, I’m far from excited when I walk through the front doors of the sperm bank. Ten days ago I was heartsore but optimistic for the future, yearning for a baby more than anything else in the world. Now I’m dreading the exam. <br /> <br /> However my trepidation soon gives way to surprise, because as soon as I enter the facility I have the strangest feeling that Dominic Sinclair is near. It takes me a while to actually find him, behind closed doors with Cora’s bosses in a luxurious, glass-walled conference room, but I don’t have the faintest idea how I knew he was present. I also don’t understand why I feel drawn to him: after all, he’s ruined both my sister’s and my own life. I shouldn’t be excited to see him. <br /> <br /> It was dumb luck that I stumbled across his path, the conference room is on the way to Cora’s office, but I find myself stopping to observe the meeting inside. I’m struck speechless when I lay eyes on him. Is it possible that he’s gotten more attractive since the last time I saw him? It was already unfair that somebody that powerful and intelligent could be so handsome, but now it truly just feels like being kicked while I’m down. The bastard has a heart of stone, and still the universe has rained endless gifts upon him while people like Cora and I have nothing. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself out of my trance, I continue down the hall, though I feel the weight of dark eyes on my back as I retreat. Cora has clearly been crying when I arrive. Her eyes are red and her cheeks splotchy, though she tries to hide it. <br /> <br /> “Hey.” I greet her gently, wrapping her up in a hug. She leans into me, squeezing tight and lingering far longer than she usually would. “Is there any news?”<br /> <br /> “Sinclair is in there finalizing it all now. I’m going to be given formal termination notice this afternoon.” She shares, sniffling slightly. <br /> <br /> “I’m so sorry, honey.” I croon, rubbing her back. <br /> <br /> “It’s okay.” She lies, pulling away. “How are you hanging in there?”<br /> <br /> “Not very well.” I confess. “I’m sort of dreading this, to be honest.”<br /> <br /> “It’s amazing how fast things can change, huh?” She asks, looking as though she might burst into tears. “I mean, what are we going to do, Elle?” <br /> <br /> “Well figure it out.” I promise. “We’ve been in tight spots before.” I remind her, “remember the summer we slept in boxes on the street after we ran away from the orphanage?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” She nods with a sad smile. “But it’s winter now, I don’t think we’ll last long in the elements. And you weren’t pregnant then.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah well, if I’m pregnant now….” I can’t look her in the eyes as I say this, “I don’t think I’m going to stay that way.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Cora exclaims, looking horrified. “But this is your only chance! And we aren’t completely hopeless, you’ve got time to try to figure out a plan B.”<br /> <br /> That phrase alone reminds me of Mike, and I realize I haven’t shared my latest news with Cora. “I can’t afford a baby even if I do find a job. I’m going to be paying off my debts for years to come.” I share, filling her in on the details of Mike and Kate’s latest betrayal. <br /> <br /> “I can’t believe this!” She bursts out when I’m finished. “It just isn’t fair, Ella! I mean, I thought we paid our dues, I thought we were done with suffering. After everything we’ve been through, we deserve a better future than this! You deserve to be a mom – no one loves children more than you do.”<br /> <br /> “And you deserve to be a doctor.” I reply. “You worked so hard.”<br /> <br /> “I still don’t think you should give up yet.” She frowns. “You can terminate the pregnancy up until the end of the first trimester. It would be a tragedy if you aborted it, then pulled off a miracle and it turned out you could have kept it. Don’t take that risk. Keep the baby until the very last moment.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t think miracles happen to people like me.” I remark softly. “Besides that seems kind of like it’s own form of torture – the longer I carry the baby the more attached I’m going to get. I don’t want this to hurt any worse than it has to.”<br /> <br /> “It’s going to hurt no matter what.” Cora reasons, “You ought to give yourself a chance – keep the door open. Don’t give up hope completely.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s just find out if I have to make that decision in the first place.” I state, changing the subject. “I may not even be pregnant.” Yet even as I say it, I can feel in my heart that I am. <br /> <br /> “Okay.” Cora agrees, pulling a sterile cup wrapped in plastic from one of her cabinets. “You know what to do.”<br /> <br /> I take the cup and quickly duck into the bathroom to provide a urine sample, returning it to her almost immediately. I pace back and forth across the office as Cora runs the tests. “Well?” I press, seeing the results pop up on her computer screen. <br /> <br /> She offers me a sad smile. “Congratulations little sister, you’re going to have a baby.”<br /> <br /> I told myself that I wouldn’t fall to pieces no matter the results, but as soon as the words are out of her mouth I’m crying. I’ve been waiting to hear those words for years and was beginning to think I never would. It’s both unimaginable joy, and unimaginable pain. I never knew my heart could hold such conflicting emotions at the same time, let alone in such extremes. “Really?”<br /> <br /> “Really.” Cora confirms, hugging me. “Come on, let’s do an ultrasound. You can hear the heartbeat.”<br /> <br /> “Isn’t it too early?” I squeak. <br /> <br /> “Just one of the benefits of being at the finest lab in the country.” Cora quips, the words bittersweet on her tongue. “Our technology is years ahead of what’s available in public hospitals.”<br /> <br /> Climbing onto the raised exam table, I lay back and lift my top, not bothering to change into a gown or cover my clothes with a sheet, I simply expose my flat belly as Cora wheels in an ultrasound on a cart. Within minutes the machine is emitting a strange whoosh woosh woosh, and Cora squirts a dollop of jelly on my tummy. 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1011512	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031129		455		353430587117394	15	4.4161044496758E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428581730608		sciatiease.com	Learn more		NONE	image	sold out at walmart, amazon over 7 times!	sold out at walmart, amazon over 7 times!	https://sciatiease.com/fb/special-2024-2/		1712495612	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435988987_1129121945074686_9012888883070810661_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=A3Wl8ZXQdYgAb7ML1hJ&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfCbYpX9j6JpwjWe-bogAhp1T0QFDFslIgRjuRd5sgRk6Q&oe=6618E61A	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436240237_2121843464862829_983590523050501571_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mzjQdbYgoh0Ab7yW9rp&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfCc4PSpUojfnlWhX-M10PIT0op8B3e8JzbihX0DcWcHRw&oe=6618FAEE			0	3	&quot;𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?&quot; 👇		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012139	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031129		455		1119906595997912	3	1.1098120268326E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991874610556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436072	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423716785_361454283556111_8273008048396778154_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=P178t2Owj4IAb75kd9r&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCixBW7fFa4a3tdF-s-DRj24IFbI4So3dq3hqxFpzLo4A&oe=6618F8C0	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435401837_1612024046298071_596754447641655898_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=YYdwsCWuvQAAb5hs29T&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCe05-bhN7yrPhfOdaTqHDFF4HeGna7JhC-BnN9m5CT2w&oe=6618EEEC			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011536	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031129		455		448735404244703		7.9187524893879E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428261170608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯?	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/sdbem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=fee2f2c2-08d7-4d00-976d-5a8fe0d30de6&lpid=ccc0baa8-4a21-411d-8773-b5ae737d5d4c		1712495296	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422444256_407088051955889_8481955575518308718_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aMDX627oXLUAb4jt5Dx&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfAyj49Zxw4TjvU5g4O7eafT1DBBts6O8-rErnUUFqyjKQ&oe=6618CFAA	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435232662_961498035021860_5841683720065749325_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=dnbF964ECEwAb5YqIxm&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfA5Jn3pA4ynHP3dl2IlXyV5iKHwSVcMGSSJfkDWXDvjQA&oe=6618E8E1			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011543	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031129		455		1131554797993109		7.5957834294271E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428324600608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯?	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=6a19fe51-93ac-454a-8a38-5757dd3b3bde&lpid=4555d55a-4277-48db-8aa2-c49d333c34ff		1712495346	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435494191_371442165880853_1349240970067588395_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=XzzkYjRrwQcAb5ZdVoX&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDjtQO-PIAe-uWhK-znSBBxyfNYQKTwjHhsVE5jb8jf8A&oe=6618C8FB	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435403299_1684951205642350_3109723046220261481_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aB9bSEcalpsAb4ghU1o&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAiYf8G9Xx4RA3mh9vJKKdP4-m4PhPOJPWdlyN6o2hbRg&oe=6618F4EB			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011567	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526155	1726031129		455		970406617988914	8	2.8979006081074E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428237870608		sciatiease.com	Learn more		NONE	image	eat this 1 vitamin for immediate sciatic nerve relief?	eat this 1 vitamin for immediate sciatic nerve relief?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/special-2024/		1712495251	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435476027_776199897481482_1335736479675759056_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=t-T1RUXanX4Ab6Vip1p&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCZP_TGdbncebXZtoHKhVSmOt6QExvxMXQn54k5oAjJ7w&oe=6618DE6C	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435450264_1587616958755357_5468403585295927015_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=B8649IZhNuIAb7FQbaY&_nc_oc=AdhTPD_pqdMvBTGYAW9VokM6WjJZ2fP4D63u8O5SFFOecQZpxiXtY5wJvZIa6QorZ8Y&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDvp7oFwIcvxsX69WOnJlndNkZmArj_r2tcV3qBuQvDew&oe=6618F0BA			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;<br /> <br /> My burning sciatic nerve pain down my back and left leg, has been killing me for the past few months. <br /> <br /> It has been bad. Really bad. I was at the end of my rope. <br /> <br /> I always would get afraid I was going to need to get surgery - it drove me nuts trying to figure out how to stop thinking about it because that&#039;s all I did was think about it. And I really think that made it worse<br /> <br /> Then I found my guardian angel - Abby. Ok, she is really just a friend of a friend and we were at a backyard get-together.<br /> <br /> It started out weird.<br /> <br /> “If I helped you find relief from all your pain and then you got to go for long walks again, would you send me a thank you card?”<br /> <br /> I was really interested. Obviously. She had sciatica and had found relief. That’s all I wanted.<br /> <br /> “It was this video I found - real dramatic stuff - and some bizarre experiment…”<br /> <br /> She went on a little.<br /> <br /> “I guess what finally convinced me to give it a try was that major hospitals like Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Rochester Medical Center have put their reputations behind recommending some of the ingredients for sciatica sufferers.”<br /> <br /> “I’ll send you the link but it’s entirely up to you. There is a guarantee and it is all natural.<br /> <br /> After you watch it you can decide not to try it and leave things in your life like they are now. <br /> <br /> Or you can decide to try it and begin the countdown to when the relief starts. Sound good?”<br /> <br /> Well, I watched the video - that night - and well, it has been like a mute button. Relief, calmness.<br /> <br /> I want to cry, I am so happy. <br /> <br /> I can finally stand long enough to cook myself dinner. <br /> <br /> I tracked down her address and sent her that thank you card last month.<br /> <br /> I recommend this to anyone who is suffering like I was.<br /> <br /> There was something Abby said that day that has stuck with me to this day. I’ll leave it with you.<br /> <br /> “My dad always said there are two types of people in the world. Those who look for reasons why and those who look for reasons why not.”<br /> <br /> The link is below. Just click to watch more. 👇		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011573	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031129		455		1640233996511922		7.3871925246605E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428537880608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=1d5d64f1-d289-4918-97a0-d5d5e684f00a&lpid=94e273f5-0164-43c9-aa0f-23d490d56568		1712495613	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435976112_930028118845238_5321918076472557649_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=7PbySCARprkAb7tJowe&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfB2N9mfPP2kytyggGGs1WZ1pAfZQhuRTHyL9gnbUUZKLg&oe=6618E384	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435963548_306764722288323_2885897385823862263_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1AZfCqOsBl4Ab61pevR&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBi9TZCDr2uKyuXxjgGw-sW4efMYqzQEC03DC130B04tg&oe=6618CF5B			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011571	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031129		455		1132825167758596	5	1.5572061517389E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428285850608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 vitamin at walmart for sciatic nerve pain?	#1 vitamin at walmart for sciatic nerve pain?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestvitvidemnojv48panbest/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=731ba192-3bec-4971-931a-4527ace0a921&lpid=3e7605c3-3cc1-4e96-8659-577eaa9c0b28		1712495309	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435188846_722101966777016_2978823541380389214_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=CA3zoBDrw4UAb4dUrCU&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDdbVJSPg8pp3hHHrRsDRFHnD2M-zp_KDal72Gi3v0lKA&oe=6618D4D8	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422549279_7267489016697601_516831633208201225_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5WRch19q_ikAb7xSqOQ&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDKlRSUL_nrM-JLaz7h0kISNhJGR_R4AdPyH4TsrL1Dfw&oe=6618E628			0	3	&quot;𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝟏 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬?&quot; 👇👇		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011575	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031129		455		1148773266127013	70	9.0477440801469E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428572910608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemairte/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=8e2544aa-c1b5-49c7-9eaf-019a7c212754&lpid=bce297e6-7ca7-4125-9c5a-16dd023ae6f2		1712495622	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436353808_3565815977066152_4843375724185645167_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9FEhmZ1UFCsAb7N2f79&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBf526uvLGV_hQepHFhHEHLjhN_AtmMR4YFfBC2uv6ssA&oe=6618D84F	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435781472_1380366059318928_6193427887510546018_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=RJjNftrfmKgAb6zOOX-&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBKi6wbZiDVWFzoS7NGpYd1QO4uZjFtOyml3PH0PCoZSQ&oe=6618F66A			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011588	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031129		455		1188146545900550	24	7.6710235533083E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428409220608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 (sciatic nerve pain) vitamin all adults must eat?	What is Causing my Sciatic Nerve to Hurt?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=2a04de9d-6178-4150-81e9-d9fd053e21e0&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712495441	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433964309_2463633987178735_6677700453311624687_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OPGS1uiaurYAb5DBNuu&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC3djJr8jp-RbYV-TgrhxNw4qTMDYW4K6Af2EZcChbCDA&oe=6618F159	person_profile	0	Live Smart				0	3	“𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝟏 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬?...𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄!”		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011589	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031129		455		1206663286978149	12	1.4301051578982E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428261210608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestvitvidemnojv48panbest/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=731ba192-3bec-4971-931a-4527ace0a921&lpid=3e7605c3-3cc1-4e96-8659-577eaa9c0b28		1712495311	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435273364_1147118609669021_7628126870540547797_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=44T2ZcdRfIIAb74-q5p&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBqGpw3K63fZPHZYHZy19mrH1qMe0b3FlIx6OxWCmlxLA&oe=6618E5D2	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422453830_1833509433761898_5832001730878359402_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VHvSwcMFyCoAb6aQOfY&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBFvilgADbMgOC3QQeioC5zBBVMaydJel328yDbMAipJQ&oe=6618E042			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011597	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031129		455		1588101485374015	8	7.2934447933946E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428528830608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯?	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/sdbem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=fee2f2c2-08d7-4d00-976d-5a8fe0d30de6&lpid=ccc0baa8-4a21-411d-8773-b5ae737d5d4c		1712495571	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434073127_419800567322644_5620235235867435774_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=o4EeUcXPvpMAb6br_SL&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBnXl-X-l9igrxtHfNsKaqwpqtbCNz2uqtmsjIawOuVVg&oe=6618D2CB	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434419493_407839745464887_5072746416211406586_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LhGHRJf6ppEAb4PKDLh&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBbaqf5gVMtDaxqwiCv35jsUOiN9u_iGQMdO6XypM0RHQ&oe=6618FC71			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011619	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031129		455		3687819008103969		9.0477440801469E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428544880608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemairte/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=8e2544aa-c1b5-49c7-9eaf-019a7c212754&lpid=bce297e6-7ca7-4125-9c5a-16dd023ae6f2		1712495586	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436255076_438773948717473_2126021878361452922_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=xDoIwfruiXwAb7NLwkh&_nc_oc=AdjlEp-RnBavwx0UC3xkovw-LN47EW3SeSpUsWfwDMXfC8GluqK0No0E2TYKuNrJoica2G1Iri2oVz8DrMFvIpzZ&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfB44v5aISonBOm3hjJPgI6AgikQLkEW4GHdKUSbaWJEeg&oe=6618CC0E	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435408185_360228180348603_2169406022192263874_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=b12IFFSLwZQAb6A3Smz&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAsmrpGJ_N-9st1nBLCyt-9kqZ9XW2z3Nbu0A4odKM6Gw&oe=6618E316			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011618	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526156	1726031129		455		3654871021427826	70	9.0477440801469E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428527720608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	best vitamin to alleviate sciatic nerve pain? (take 2 & watch)	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bestemairte/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=8e2544aa-c1b5-49c7-9eaf-019a7c212754&lpid=bce297e6-7ca7-4125-9c5a-16dd023ae6f2		1712495571	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432252600_441940008204982_6217628932909930150_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=dq6w_7g6AhwAb4hjhmt&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBXW7YQZ6yf0rwmcIrd0Of56XqXW7M082sLpRtwNh_rig&oe=6618FDA6	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435220317_8278846792142383_1063388843350820577_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yAcvWyQJr_MAb4Shbc0&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDwtVb-0lLqpcf4ggdZ6bvhvtPAGY5GP_ARBZV6GsZcVA&oe=6618CB02			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011717	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031130		455		390776600471975	4	1.1542735023742E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	104800005627300		0	A wonderful story			120208144307670110		page.tapon.com	Learn more		NONE	image	🔥😍Free reading with Title👉"Blind to Love"👉		https://page.tapon.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=6125&brand=3&app=0&ppid=3065&pid=FBW2A&campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&adset_id=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&ad_id=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium=%7B%7Bplacement%7D%7D&utm_campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&utm_term=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&utm_content=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&ori_campaign_id=120208050350220110&ori_adset_id=120208050350500110&ori_ad_id=120208050358860110		1712485173	1.048000056273E+14	A wonderful story	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434958335_1085023902732965_3448034735929859132_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=nzSXsZfuWh4Ab6LME5Q&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBkgXe3xcvYpkaPFqvXWMDW_A-iG_oko9LVSd4OhvIOkg&oe=6618D15D	person_profile	0	A wonderful story	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434962775_1095193198412601_2503869300738798355_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QL8THM99_qwAb7lEwKJ&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB9hLr-3KU5sIkicQT2VkboRavtGo-9-veqmFfc4jYPFA&oe=6618F951			0	3	For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011769	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526158	1726031130		455		1199797631043952				1712473200	regular_page		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	1	262046344660921		0	Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau			120200959600870547		offer.wausaubackpain.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	NEW: Breakthrough Nerve Damage Treatment		https://offer.wausaubackpain.com/nerve-pain		1699937841	2.6204634466092E+14	Spinal Aid and Wausau Weight Loss	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/402195861_204715769333226_3109904056747053574_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=41eC4xfT5LkAb4Mawdr&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBi2R1Tg8jroXxfy63x7GUiJ5pkiOG0LpNSiBhkuR9uLQ&oe=6618EB06	person_profile	0	Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau &	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/402438492_250668884665677_4522576082435348420_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=hHXYuxyRzSkAb4-v8Dt&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA8fHEWEdkvqpgp4aIAZkBE6cm8hQjpgc4biOLjykyWQg&oe=6618E624			0	3	⚠️ Attention Wausau ⚠️ Breakthrough treatment for chronic NERVE DAMAGE is now available. This month we're opening up 25 FREE appointments for a Nerve Screening! It's time to stop covering up symptoms and get to the root cause of the pain! Click this link to claim your spot 👉👉👉 https://offer.wausaubackpain.com/nerve-pain		Spinal Aid Centers of Wausau		454	https://facebook.com/wausauspinalaid	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011792	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		888504256412548		4.4379386474806E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173803090486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440710	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434554956_1879799315812302_179049226349207560_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=bYL0Ep4jv_gAb4nG2w8&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfD3fsAD1ojoFNVdsg-Ot1YFxCPeYjvS8bevJCYCPZXc0A&oe=6618FD7F	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434562851_805561368292724_5808852632213542608_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yJVtvCLX-QoAb6NwtuA&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAXPN72o_qedvLkKLhACkG88RWai_6cbpYBvhQLI-JBFQ&oe=6618C956			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011804	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		749088510679980		1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173815580486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440720	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435319599_800706205352888_8488576384190456705_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=AYvj3ZHwFv0Ab43FGTh&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDHGwbmZlto5fxphPLOXcuIuui4fClFXJGZJl87d0Z5SQ&oe=6618DE6A	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434396098_398578416290337_833158381184575991_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=jgClEXf7hEEAb7XEE6a&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfC46UtY6lFm_qQWCNE6c0Flmp7lnZsVjGHy5dEw0u0Xkg&oe=6618D67D			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011810	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		1140414873761439		1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173728830486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440654	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432269861_787812806231344_2014318176356298921_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=vMtRVYLoorsAb5q26Hr&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfC1rbsoes9WHvHrMmzfiLLeZAgmYuI8_ePv4FCqOOLeFQ&oe=6618D546	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432260134_386888387573566_7661179805764561501_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=XbsO5Kb5_zsAb6y_W2Q&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBV6KooBfNTb9UMP8YNeOPdczzm6G7qXovGWmMaDJyBOA&oe=6618E299			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011811	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		1222987525336818		1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173801430486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440709	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435410509_711862397692973_5199571117425436568_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_4p22vxgbmkAb4CcH5C&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfB5rcsDfixYC5ADzMmIrXGJ_kU3tIy0wfOxE3SUOHxTNQ&oe=6618EAA2	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435583758_434251629281036_1256551815858131669_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ygvup2RMbE0Ab51VZgW&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfB3-N57GyrmfEJpoYNce8BmF89l59w38tAKg9Go7s1hJw&oe=6618CBA3			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011814	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		1640762213406544		1.4756537132955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	971055579650394		0	Healthy Society			120207173764670486		lifestyleofhealthy.com	Learn more		NONE	video	“The Wire Fix”: How Military Doctors Get Rid Of Tinnitus		https://lifestyleofhealthy.com/cnt3qu		1712440693	9.7105557965039E+14	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432260307_1115197766291464_7433139982784986532_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=X0YB5BpwkPYAb4j9xNj&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCk-4MscMwsBt_Lv1xAdKySwHY0My7HuORouvjk7neNJA&oe=6618DCFF	person_profile	0	Healthy Society	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435261184_1719943805198119_5878273514438733788_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=M68TM-cxCQIAb76kO4_&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCZSRbvW1GQ8GpXmQaD1-2kd9I3BOueP_10xuGLd1QOmg&oe=6618D462			0	3	My closed friend Paul shares his story: <br /> <br /> “My audiologist was stunned after my follow up tinnitus test. After the evaluation, she said “WHAT in the world have you been doing? This is incredible!” <br /> <br /> I told her how I found out about a little-known method that has been changing people’s lives. With my hearing health at risk, I had nothing to lose. I started doing it immediately. <br /> <br /> Even the receptionist, who did my paperwork, asked how I did it! Trust me, this is a first for me in a LONG time. I left the doctor’s office feeling great about myself.”		Healthy Society		21874	https://facebook.com/ikfpage	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011816	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		1155332488812737	1	1.4814043791158E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	231940946677105		0	Sheceo			120207759862500244		cdn.joylitnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Click to Read More		https://cdn.joylitnovel.com/pages/74a8fe94-ecf6-44bd-8497-5955cd3b7454.html?p0=12t5r660&p1={{campaign.name}}&p2={{campaign.id}}&p3={{adset.name}}&p4={{adset.id}}&p5={{ad.name}}&p6={{ad.id}}		1712473496	2.3194094667710E+14	Sheceo	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436105963_1350557918962310_4438833959284819170_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=A6ktgj0jTcYAb60kr0o&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfB0LbJXaZNIAnsXxAawl_JKVcPDOl76gajqqOZRXlWMEg&oe=6618EF43	person_profile	0	Ruonan Ye	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435884117_383452244509068_1537906010675089988_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=On-VGawTvQEAb5D4bdN&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDpBthRWmB5ZGZGOHM8fQP_AMSDTPcbdWJZMIsHuZ-5kw&oe=6618E65C			0	3	Justin:<br /> I have a beautiful woman sitting in my lap.<br /> I don’t know her name, or what she does for a living, or where she grew up. <br /> I do know that she smells like tequila… and that tequila and I have never played particularly well together.<br /> But none of that matters to her.<br /> The only thing that matters is that I’m a pro hockey athlete, and so she’s ready to sleep with me. Which holds exactly zero appeal for me. <br /> Don’t get me wrong, I love female attention, but lately every minute of it all feels stale, like I’ve been there, seen that, done it all before and have the t-shirt to prove it. <br /> I’m not even sure she knows my name. But I’d bet good money on her knowing my jersey number by heart. I guess that’s why they call the women jersey chasers, or in hockey—puck bunnies. <br /> &quot;Justin Freakin&#039; Brady!&quot; Owen, my best friend and roommate, calls from our living room. “Get a drink and get your balls in here.”<br /> I nod and flash him a thumbs-up.<br /> “You’ll have to excuse me,” I say to the petite brunette currently running her hands down my chest. <br /> She blinks at me with lust-filled blue eyes. After a moment’s hesitation, she hops up from my lap with a frown and I slide off of the barstool.<br /> “If you want to score tonight, I’m a sure thing, cutie,” she says with a flirty wink. <br /> I rub one hand over my jaw. This joke is really getting old. “I’m good. Thanks, though.”<br /> I’m sure I sound like an asshole, but whatever. I can feel her eyes on me as I walk away. <br /> The party was already in full swing by the time I made it home a little while ago. The marble countertops are littered with empty beer bottles, most of them imported or pricey craft brews. A few bottles of flavored vodka along with fruity mixers are on the island—Owen’s attempt at being welcoming to the scantily-clad ladies scattered around the apartment—most of whom are perched in players’ laps and draped over the sectional in the living room. <br /> I probably sound like an old man at the ripe age of twenty-eight, but this is hardly fun anymore. Some nights I just want to go to bed…alone and in blissful peace and quiet. Yep, it’s official, I need to apply for my AARP discounts and hand over my man card…stat.<br /> Grabbing a six-pack of beer from the counter, I head into the living room. The guys are in rare form tonight. Winning the league championship will do that, I guess.<br /> “Is that really Justin Brady?” a redhead asks from behind me as I head through the kitchen. I’m sure I look different without twenty pounds of hockey gear on, but the cynical side of me thinks about how inter-changeable the players are for girls like her. Bragging rights that you’ve bagged a pro player is practically the name of the game. Not that being someone’s conquest has ever really bothered me before. But something about it annoys me as I weave my way through bodies. <br /> Our star center, Asher, reaches out to bump his fist against mine as I walk past. “Awesome play tonight.”<br /> “Thanks, dude.”<br /> Someone hands me a shot as I pass and I down it without bothering to look what’s in the glass. <br /> Most of the team isn’t just celebrating our win tonight. They’re celebrating the fact that the off-season has just begun and a summer break of zero responsibilities is right around the corner.<br /> Me? Not so much.<br /> I eat, drink, and breathe hockey and so the idea of six weeks without the rigorous schedule to distract me is my own personal brand of hell. <br /> I didn’t have the easiest time growing up, and the breakdown of my family only made me play faster, fight harder, take more chances—and that’s why we’re winners celebrating tonight. <br /> That said, when the two people who are supposed to love you unconditionally use you as nothing more than a pawn in their sick games, it warps your view on love. I wasn’t lovable—I knew that. I’d known that since I was six years old. And nothing had changed in the last twenty years. Women wanted me for my body, and that was fine. That was really all I had to offer anyway. <br /> I take up one half of the sofa, and work on polishing off my beer. <br /> Teddy King, one of our best forwards and a total player, is making out with a girl in the corner. <br /> “TK, get a room!” someone calls out.<br /> It’s no surprise that Owen is on the couch with two blondes in his lap. He’s my best friend, but the dude is a notorious player. “I hope you ladies are good at sharing,” Owen says over the thumping music. <br /> The blondes smile at each other, one of them turning to blink up at him. “And what will we be sharing?” <br /> “My stick,” he says, matter-of-factly.<br /> The girls begin to giggle like he’s just said the most interesting thing in the world.<br /> I roll my eyes and open another beer from the six-pack at my feet.<br /> Owen is six foot four and well over two hundred pounds of muscle with messy brown hair and the stubble of a beard he hasn’t bothered to shave since we made the playoffs. He’s one of the best goalies in the entire league, and he&#039;s fully aware of it. He’s cocky, but he’s earned the right to be. He plays it up well, and is known to be a total ladies’ man. And the girls love every bit of it.<br /> Normally I’d be doing the same exact thing, looking to blow off steam and celebrate our win, but tonight I can’t seem to get out of my head long enough to relax. I’m more than a hard stick. I’m more than what I can do with a hockey stick. But most of these people here don’t know that. Hell, I’m not even sure I know that anymore. <br /> The only person here who looks to be as uneasy as me is Owen’s younger sister, Elise. She’s standing across the room, arms folded over her chest with her lips pressed into a firm line. The three of us grew up together a few hours from here in central Washington. I’ve known her since she was a bossy first-grader with a gap between her front teeth, and always wearing those shiny patent-leather shoes with frilly dresses.<br /> Her looks, and her sense of fashion, have changed quite a bit. Her attitude, not so much. I can tell she’s pissed about how out of hand things have gotten. I’m sure she’ll be the first one here in the morning, nursing hangovers and helping us clean the apartment. There are at least fifty people here, and I know less than half of them. <br /> A few seconds later, like she’s heard my inner thoughts, Elise wanders closer and sits down next to me on the sofa. She looks so damn small in an oversized jersey and a pair of leggings. It’s strange because most girls here are dressed in tiny black dresses that barely cover their asses and too much makeup, but Elise is nothing like that. Sometimes I forget she’s all grown up, that she graduated from college last year, and is an actual adult. <br /> “Hey, E.” I raise my beer toward hers.<br /> “Hey. Congrats on tonight.” <br /> “Thanks,” I mutter after another long swig of beer. “You’re not drinking?” I ask.<br /> “I’ve had a couple,” she says, her gaze still scanning the party, almost like she’s making a concentrated effort not to look at me.<br /> I know the feeling. <br /> Normally—I see something I want—and I go and get it. It’s how I’ve always been. It’s how I’m wired. The one exception to that rule? Elise Parrish. <br /> She’s a no-fly zone. She used to be the cute kid sister of my best friend, but something shifted recently and I went from thinking of her as Owen’s younger sister to something more. <br /> This was the girl who borrowed my sweatshirts and never returned them. Took my warmest gloves and lost one somewhere between home and the ice rink. The girl who followed me and Owen around like a lost puppy all throughout our childhoods and the girl who cried during sappy commercials. <br /> I had no idea how badly I would miss all those things about her until I moved away for college. But then my life got so busy with school and exams and hockey and fighting for a spot in the pros, my fascination with Elise took a backseat, and I knew it was for the best. <br /> Still, despite my best efforts, she traipsed out of friend territory somewhere along the way, and into a sexy woman who made my body ache. It was dangerous. And my best friend Owen made no apologies for the fact that his sister was very much off-limits to any member of our team. <br /> My gaze drifts over to her again, and my breath catches. She’s beautiful, intoxicatingly so. But she’s smart too. And feisty. And she knows the game of hockey better than most of the guys, Lord knows she grew up spending just as much time at the ice rink as we did. Plus, the fact that I’m a pro hockey player doesn’t impress her in the slightest. That’s the best thing about her. I can just be myself. <br /> “How pissed off are you?” I ask, unable to hide the amusement in my voice. <br /> Elise shakes her head, the smirk on her mouth unmistakable. “On a scale of one to I’m going to murder Owen?”<br /> “Sure.” I polish off the rest of my beer and wait for her to answer, but she doesn’t say anything else, she just lets out an exasperated sigh. So I grab another from the six-pack resting on the polished wood floor beneath my feet. “Want one?” I offer her a beer, but she shakes her head.<br /> I drain half the bottle watching Asher and Teddy flirt with a group of girls on the balcony. They’re eyeing the hot tub, which I’m suddenly sure will have floating remnants of jizz in the morning. Fantastic. <br /> “Those guys better not take those bunnies in the hot tub,” Elise says under her breath.<br /> I swallow a chuckle and shake my head. “You’re good peeps, E,” I mumble, feeling the effects of the alcohol already.<br /> Elise shakes her head, a smile tugging up her full lips. “I’m the freaking best. Someone’s got to babysit this idiot team.”<br /> I study her for just a second. Long dark hair hanging over one shoulder, grey eyes that always seem to see straight through me, along with a sassy mouth that has always called me out on my bullshit. <br /> But I never let myself notice things like that about her, and I won’t start now, so I look down at the beer bottle in my hands instead. <br /> When she&#039;s beside me, all my nerve endings light up with a feeling I can&#039;t explain. <br /> I feel alive. <br /> Raw. <br /> On edge. <br /> And there’s no point in denying it–a whole lot turned on. <br /> I need to get myself in check, but instead I’m feeling a little reckless. Unsteady. <br /> “You know what will make this situation better?” I ask, sneaking one more glance at her.<br /> “What’s that?”<br /> “Vodka.”<br /> Elise shakes her head.<br /> “Come on, E-Class.”<br /> This earns me a laugh. The old nickname I bestowed on her in eighth grade still strikes a chord. <br /> “I’ll slice the lemons, you get the glasses?” she asks. <br /> My heart starts to beat faster as she grins up at me. Well damn, I didn’t know I still had one of those.<br /> I smile back. “It’s on.”		Sheceo		7	https://facebook.com/61557383786459	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011824	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		309426438833038		1.0942050251338E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282778810700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952453	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434202011_282623124929406_3995206914622639495_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2O-g9jXL8lwAb5b-zic&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAk8rlHePWuHZP5LMoqsdvU4xSAKVWXC2UXkdYXQdfUIQ&oe=6618EE78	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434317002_385404781072901_8599095148105735109_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=psUvQx8y7GAAb5N2czh&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC6XDO-RlWltewcVhRuv6fwWvH-zSMU2Q9L0_kJ0p53ww&oe=6618E893			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT19_mAwWsPALK7SCq_seB0BNQ9tKGmDGWv9PxhBHF469ETqRHF5q96BP_a__b60EdLqlWEuJ5xAoUjynTrgQtYx7dvtCrcii3modzB1Ft9docN183e2Qc2J-RMFXMLH6UndrsosyrBQCFW4JO9uzw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011828	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		302026132765209	3	8.3574763171526E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456157480566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434814	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435961501_388943217354705_2695480140332180333_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OKJnaTX-ZDoAb7sFfXo&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCDKo26on6gT-_mY9EGyRqAYsULbKZ3FagDoTjFCfadGw&oe=6618CB53	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436772111_3403816256582523_3647315962710397077_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZPPlCAVo6LoAb5mbMZh&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBce96_0crtRjIaMOfZXVxloec4emTo-2T5wxYeYSOsag&oe=6618E8BC			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011833	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		395632406705393		8.3574763171526E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456148480566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434807	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435533478_1634430917294966_8027820944133883132_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_87v47onDYcAb7YP-ue&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDUHjCxXmI01U6DfLaKKAplwKT2WvyBCfvqx6LheSIitA&oe=6618CABA	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435460401_651675607092164_8005559294424656202_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_tYCZkppKYYAb6fvO4J&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDy35Ilcw1xl0i-Z6f8_4UAe3d1PTAD6ZA-zeElF3agow&oe=6618D13F			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012144	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031130		455		1177374233637979		1.1098120268326E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991866570556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436066	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436330597_290550197422154_3772062625102610796_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ej9moJq9u80Ab7Ci4UP&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfApopxZ5fGl53uLliZN2ehYEATtHXS01wvrxe9wkJL9kA&oe=6618FE30	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435994996_7648115731885353_287928428182692597_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=D2gtTqzIsHwAb6EMwsc&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBJ4xJ9-Qn2vxArQVrmdmGblNkMS2tIFjGdsgJDc6BsHA&oe=6618D1FC			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012156	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031130		455		1153084209394754	3	1.4161481159374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991873830556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436076	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436320288_7519713081426019_6661795376583744567_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=JyXimxGmNdwAb7_lzWA&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCwlk0DBkcqZQw8DK_H5pmIen89APxMSwq-SHiaILa3ZA&oe=6618E506	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436338784_966979418468014_6034038890192007138_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9CjVtWD1DIEAb7WJFok&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBT-1ZvdMyRGwejFQuRj4qzLW4k0AnnnQKaZB8ZW6tirg&oe=6618D1CD			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011839	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526159	1726031130		455		432733362573791		7.2009498433163E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120207178508470373		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/back-belt		1710594063	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432148783_393463166739900_3463662518282222903_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1MGDGIzqMigAb7BSr3k&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCugyT6WE21oZWNT7HQAG05WhPV_7ZfvZudpRU4DNetWw&oe=6618D5A7	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432107538_1337541346874425_8608713297051801327_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ssSQgilRYigAb4qczaA&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDy-_bNfqePnpAeJb2BVzHjOhslvx0TNVPg9bn4Vr0wUg&oe=6618D129			0	3	&quot;Back feels so much better immediately upon putting it on. Tighten it up and keep it on a few hours. It makes a huge difference in my day and in my life. Can&#039;t say enough good things about it. Just GREAT&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Catherine H. USA<br /> <br /> Fix your sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fbelt&amp;h=AT1C1pUpYjdI797RfRXWwI-OuFseP_cw7lOFJAYl7mxfx0IBPXGPpC5lS7hQImPri1n3gcEItVUxg7fZbMTZULJbmyUF8kezlhKN_PwZ7b4IQOtRdifEy2IFBfJkhRD5hbId_e9jaHWnW68t3Y0S0Q" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/belt</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011846	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		431808889388049		1.1898126853576E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456143530566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434640	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435180521_829330475698237_5190419463358362705_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LPplsF4hw-UAb6p3woO&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBuTg3BQOcnKeBpiiFyiZrOQxi9yRli2y915rWc9EXMRg&oe=6618E54E	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435195356_971142017863559_5966607984876858642_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=NyCjdTq5pzcAb4Tsnm4&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBVP-6va3LxnpTbxNLQirC44zLeM-F1NFMtmMLWzMSfbQ&oe=6618FA94			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011852	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		355781283526529		9.5414933621488E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282780610700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952455	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434388654_779834000781894_4670603203938255480_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4-BtrIW8Q_4Ab51P5Em&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAvpnIfAFB3Rtfwrc_xkmlnct6VFZiKbpMBJY2GwEGc7Q&oe=6618CB57	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434483238_446547007814659_2858562101180441933_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yepJeL4ESCQAb5ZQuc3&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDoqEPgsVZkA2AKjzGKSpW7cZSO1fCgu2rpGjTiQ27Ckg&oe=6618DCCB			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT2ptv_Nb2m4Q6-Z4g4G-p8mFhESbOMlqzUH1YicejZE_F_xCp4UiYs54l8ak9VmkCyI6t_pb0z3bQeOX4qRUPaLQjnGqa3lJ3QD4uRO2JS7r0f6PM9EZGTAQdsKctwnGQRqxXoUGseVdeKSX-iNoA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011853	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		409080735214678		9.5414933621488E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282780610700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952455	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434388654_779834000781894_4670603203938255480_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4-BtrIW8Q_4Ab51P5Em&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAvpnIfAFB3Rtfwrc_xkmlnct6VFZiKbpMBJY2GwEGc7Q&oe=6618CB57	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434483238_446547007814659_2858562101180441933_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yepJeL4ESCQAb5ZQuc3&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDoqEPgsVZkA2AKjzGKSpW7cZSO1fCgu2rpGjTiQ27Ckg&oe=6618DCCB			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT1JEJfHYVJL8pev31VezTkUz4M6wOi7w1hyltdQUxJD-89RGyPNmrtDIsrThIhxirY5cbT_P9OZz1ozRc_-uU-ahE9Rr1YBa0EyX9au6-x-oHn8oum8AzCM_YD7-pglQ-KiQs3XUOqaacbRPS3u-Q" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011854	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		447436021056255		9.5414933621488E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282780610700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952455	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434388654_779834000781894_4670603203938255480_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4-BtrIW8Q_4Ab51P5Em&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAvpnIfAFB3Rtfwrc_xkmlnct6VFZiKbpMBJY2GwEGc7Q&oe=6618CB57	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434483238_446547007814659_2858562101180441933_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yepJeL4ESCQAb5ZQuc3&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDoqEPgsVZkA2AKjzGKSpW7cZSO1fCgu2rpGjTiQ27Ckg&oe=6618DCCB			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT0QskJfKl2DUTz8gl7PGo5zJ5qIg0P4rq0joexLf7XyGTzau7hV7NCpdOCMwJf6FXe8AG3WY9ScoGVHz91M1qQeoV7t1UQOvK2z7kek5hJ6jGcVjdiS5h7E28Vj9XvTV0HWzli24KVbBDfADeOdAQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012093	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031130		455		763883092380039	3	3.5870684716762E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991858180556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436076	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434427756_1443744486264008_4639132852325216511_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=lW3E4_Gu7IgAb5CuDUr&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCLDgEhu8QWloR0Xe9l3MNzrPYrmbDGWf0T3LFbrkEtfg&oe=6618FB41	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434466755_1098146204796860_4212960356137712114_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=wse4efH95xsAb5H7ILE&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDlTGt6dEQnho4pQnGtEM0cNHdNPBwzTqFhJJFh56ZArA&oe=6618D181			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011865	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		731876665779661		9.5531300960184E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282782300700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952457	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433140173_1553418555451543_4139454794426308711_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=14Do8ETdi9wAb6NGhUm&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfB-N4epwLCOsXkPZCjvj2KGqZKt0u15VL9d8SVLCHGm-A&oe=6618FCD3	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434552321_939462890886300_5508909862030221813_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QBuBszi-G5gAb6myIbn&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfASXupcybAN42RWuUnClKYypNNQOsSbuYa6yiJzZdlgew&oe=6618D931			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT3yG5IgPuG19r1wJGMCAOzbmdVIAbzHr7AitirlwRhcmc77ASgtMckEcSo7kFD0Ig3ItDYTr8YO16xC8bG-o6vbVj5hN7f_JMLszbaLZgbj0gXpLjXEcPMkqrYMafoFU0QW-C3jZFzb5Jjr57N0oQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011878	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		704368708574616	2	7.2620806238706E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	151620118035483		0	Create Healthy Habits			120207688359490776		createhealthyhabit.com	Learn More		NONE	dco	This Is How I Stopped The Ringing In My Head	From piercing buzzing sound to blissful, beautiful silence... For years I thought it would never go away!	https://createhealthyhabit.com/qp/v1		1712222466	1.5162011803548E+14	Create Healthy Habits	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434591215_436657495431224_2380030139585434626_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9M9AwGFhBb0Ab6U4Qqs&_nc_oc=Adj9j_vIxdyWsPNtxtCfRcsNdkQqZ39vMP-gLeAWWTnqMW2CgDeDyR8XeZO9EIVbtD4&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBeUOkoWPLRez1boS75CwYHC6NEQdgpwM9-oQI1uY26qA&oe=6618EA61	person_profile	0	Create Healthy Habits	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434834201_2880972575413368_2215670551234553552_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=MwUO3MIdyFMAb4tFEH_&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAronJO5kcK_3RCzMX8bXYyHfLySlcEGpSGtK_Cs6RCNg&oe=6618F9FC			0	3	The constant ringing, buzzing, and lack of escape had me at my wits' end. We came to the "city that never sleeps" to help our daughter with the kids. But my tinnitus started hissing at me as soon as we got stuck in traffic on our way there... The first several days were a complete nightmare since the city never sleeps, so neither did I! My daughter Susan found out about this "10-second" habit that helped her coworker, so she told me I should try it a try... I was a little sceptical, but I wasn't about to become one of those folk who complains that nothing ever works and gives up without fighting... Well, Susan sent me the link (it is below). So I watched the video, and after I tried it... it was like I pressed a mute button. Relief - peace and bliss, my headaches are gone, the cringing sounds shut down. I felt like I had just gotten off the rollercoaster... I didn't see where the video was going, but in the end, it was a happy ending for me. And as I said, finally, I got away from the terrible buzzing sound. No more ringing or high-pitched sounds in my head. Just the sweet, soothing sound of silence... Tap below to check it out...		Create Healthy Habits		243	https://facebook.com/61552079401847	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011894	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		851340943485624	25	3.0253075809374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282778840700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952451	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434711972_944514964004263_8760364007013536726_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FhC-UeghX7AAb53f5Ap&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBMCH_G3xBlPzNyBYBjsy5uCmxg4RVBaos1FbgnUZbfIg&oe=6618E937	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434729868_1060481465040241_3995850918504974412_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pDkSyvrxIvwAb4DlyaN&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfDOKSUa-xlQpky78DiokUG8kG0vT6Jxt4Hx8tT6N4MKng&oe=6618CADA			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT28OVBJFw7dnq4RGBJ-9pDbvC-h0dvFi_CKU0mPgODPGn1CFEeoLkLsTkW5SjMQRhCIRluXW3seEcnrgYEt59y7NENiGWLNliYMCpkN0vKXjmnETPgua1J2U8XUMZXo6IYLXxCyL2odaTQlfpv8Iw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011895	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526160	1726031130		455		1066853791069264		3.0253075809374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120208282778840700		shop.dainelylab.com	Learn more		NONE	video	4.8/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	50% Off Sale Ends Today!	https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3		1711952451	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434711972_944514964004263_8760364007013536726_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FhC-UeghX7AAb53f5Ap&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBMCH_G3xBlPzNyBYBjsy5uCmxg4RVBaos1FbgnUZbfIg&oe=6618E937	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434729868_1060481465040241_3995850918504974412_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pDkSyvrxIvwAb4DlyaN&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfDOKSUa-xlQpky78DiokUG8kG0vT6Jxt4Hx8tT6N4MKng&oe=6618CADA			0	3	&quot;I was in extreme pain with my back; painkillers weren&#039;t working, and I could hardly walk. Feeling depressed due to the lack of mobility, my wife suggested your product. With a lot of skepticism, I purchased the belt. To my amazement, after wearing it for the first time, I started to feel like my old self again and have taken up visiting the gym. It&#039;s an amazing product, and I can&#039;t praise it enough.&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - William S. USA<br /> <br /> Fix sciatica &amp; back pain with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate sciatica &amp; back pain the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Flexible and non-slip unlike other hip belts<br /> <br /> 50% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> Get Yours Now👇<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.dainelylab.com%2Freview3h3&amp;h=AT1ZASLRD5M_ocFysF2_txpzuLObTCMBFhHq-m0JXcU-zjIOKMfa4QWCCJfrbbkRvJfaog-aQiTeL60UtQpY6M957qctgdlPYtS_PDOeruwkaKygZ8wAxX8rfu96CnX10r70vmfK0Lrg8WRc0wTVVA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://shop.dainelylab.com/review3h3</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012157	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031130		455		1153084209394754	3	1.4161481159374E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991873830556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436076	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436320288_7519713081426019_6661795376583744567_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=JyXimxGmNdwAb7_lzWA&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCwlk0DBkcqZQw8DK_H5pmIen89APxMSwq-SHiaILa3ZA&oe=6618E506	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436338784_966979418468014_6034038890192007138_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9CjVtWD1DIEAb7WJFok&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBT-1ZvdMyRGwejFQuRj4qzLW4k0AnnnQKaZB8ZW6tirg&oe=6618D1CD			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011922	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031130		455		1324577848934893		6.7339610486753E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220167750267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203069	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426052484_240005452492185_3721291503809034841_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=j2SxJ3Ck1iAAb5X7_7J&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCLTvRUM4J76duTYQrK3DhzKsEbjNEJvF_As09MjLgwdQ&oe=6618EE62	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426044557_7207337935971489_8646018470429303158_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_I21fZ54DB8Ab434lsx&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBnqPYLSqi7Nv55ueFWihsklYZV9jR2Jz4z9DEcvMQetA&oe=6618FA52			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT0Fv_gvMiPjSHfLfFJzVj2s0bfs5D_xS6eHFO4vmHaEJzhny1khBzp158f-rhVGXz3elybe1GaGY4ztXvooVvN4HG8pDt-KFBvK-xqIIx314q3GQ19KVi6atUl6i5p-6rvd6tE_JCQsBg0eX60-oGurxnr7YnxkXhmN_uHgDR4" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="async">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011966	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031130		455		436297688937085	1	1.6646026472776E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	195147797020161		0	Pure Paw			120208546327640100		purepawusa.com	Shop Now		NONE	dco	Elevate Your Dog's Health with Pure Paw Supplements		https://purepawusa.com/collections/shop-supplements/products/calm		1712472353	1.9514779702016E+14	Pure Paw	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423715904_404227065802409_8242758184536989955_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZpQWyBp_ysgAb7ThiAW&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCkppqRIcwhM6F9cixp2nl-v7wuuOkMu-7vx-OV42CC0Q&oe=6618F567	person_profile	0	Pure Paw	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434566695_399476289527816_7492365017465622142_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=W5j5kh9CplIAb4FD02O&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfD698uGloHEy4QDVJtXhHDZPxm_O4L8lbZ6iQNLXo0mBw&oe=6618FCA1			0	3	Transform your regrets into tail-wagging joy with Pure Paw – the ultimate solution for your dog's well-being. Discover the difference today!		Pure Paw		2	https://facebook.com/61555397762467	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011987	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031130		455		732127152160179	1	3.5050448230448E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	2064393377185860		0	The New Find			120204499622980676		www.thenewfind.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Get Paingone Plus up to 40% Off Today	✅ 60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://thenewfind.com/blogs/featured/paingone		1703771921	2.0643933771859E+15	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/414136669_1412115752745010_7527344819540360058_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=sgHLF-gFt2UAb5aRhi9&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDivCoxhSiTaIXkzcunKbB-l62A2jyKKAdQrWYAgFKyTA&oe=6618E8FD	person_profile	0	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/414136358_1081599866312965_3429418495851389269_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=6ya5-rxUFkMAb4q5KEf&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAq58VzQwkZ6dXPYRZZW7hQdxGn3r1s9QRlrGkuCO5InQ&oe=6618CDE1			0	3	This is the most meaningful gift 💝 for loved ones who suffer from chronic pain like arthritis, sciatica, joint pain, body aches, nerve pain and more.<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Paingone Plus is a small pen-shaped TENS device that quickly and effectively relieves acute and chronic pain anywhere, all naturally 😌. It&#039;s 100% drug-free and can be used all day every day!<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> 💯 Over 300+ 5-Star Reviews &amp; Counting!<br /> 👨‍⚕ Scientifically Proven TENS Tech, Doctor Created &amp; FDA Cleared<br /> 🙌 Relieves Back, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hand, Foot, Wrist, and Arm Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Cramps, Athletic Pain &amp; More<br /> 🌿 100% Drug-Free, Safe &amp; Effective<br /> 💎 Reusable and Built to Last for Years<br /> ✈ Portable, Wireless &amp; No Charging Required<br /> 👉 As Seen On: NBC, NEWSnet, FOX &amp; More<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &quot;I bought the Paingone plus pen for my sister who has severe arthritis. She takes the Paingone plus pen everywhere with her and has experienced a lot of relief from pain almost immediately after use. I’m happy with this purchase and look forward to purchasing paingone plus for myself!&quot; - T. K.<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Click &#039;LEARN MORE&#039; to see why thousands of people around the world are RAVING about Paingone Plus!		The New Find		35481	https://facebook.com/thenewfind	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011993	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		1576371139828220	1	1.4434041996107E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	2064393377185860		0	The New Find			120208153344470676		www.thenewfind.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Get Paingone Plus up to 40% Off Today	✅ 60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://thenewfind.com/blogs/featured/paingone		1711480699	2.0643933771859E+15	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433245332_1919934805091971_3857544627589532506_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1z736FkeYBUAb6jaUq3&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBdInf5gWBTpJEHjoBgFr9w8F3YaXcGMTKPEyaYvOXWEw&oe=6618D6C8	person_profile	0	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433117742_1146331236794946_1144993966430747442_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5XuJQs0_iLMAb46PS79&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDRCorKa3wppNPs9e6Ecl7APNhHbkthgcAifMlRY1xdiA&oe=6618D73C			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &quot;Bought the Paingone Plus to help with my shoulder pain. It does exactly as advertised as I can target the specific muscles and areas that are causing me issues. I was very surprised at how powerful it is and I can even use it on my piriformis. I have a Tens unit with the multiple sticky pads that I had been using but this is so much quicker and easier (not to mention cleaner). Its so great to just be able to grab it and do a little therapy as opposed to a big drawn out process. I would definitely recommend it!&quot; - John P.<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Paingone Plus is a small pen-shaped TENS device that quickly and effectively relieves acute and chronic pain anywhere, all naturally 😌. It&#039;s 100% drug-free and can be used all day every day!<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> 💯 Over 300+ 5-Star Reviews &amp; Counting!<br /> 👨‍⚕ Scientifically Proven TENS Tech, Doctor Created &amp; FDA Cleared<br /> 🙌 Relieves Back, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hand, Foot, Wrist, and Arm Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Cramps, Athletic Pain &amp; More<br /> 🌿 100% Drug-Free, Safe &amp; Effective<br /> 💎 Reusable and Built to Last for Years<br /> ✈ Portable, Wireless &amp; No Charging Required<br /> 👉 As Seen On: NBC, NEWSnet, FOX &amp; More<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Click ‘LEARN MORE’ to claim your discount with a risk-free 60 day trial!		The New Find		35481	https://facebook.com/thenewfind	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012211	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031131		455		453101553734432		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206823021850780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183442	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432589521_2117626711949441_3807270113668335981_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KN5Vw7XMIyIAb6j8UVh&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDdRZ8W9U_hTepGTHH8mMpC1a8LstG_WEFmXNOVkKRftA&oe=6618EE24	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432602190_960695168812761_8225787699484502249_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aZl792_V7fIAb4ZBNuj&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAkppiPOImAg7aajef_znAvH2g53szdPY6OGdA_6XdEiA&oe=6618F7E7			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Cha112		48	https://facebook.com/61554217282088	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Did he think I was Cara?<br /> &quot;What do you want from me?&quot; I ask, my voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; He grits out to me. <br /> &quot;On Enzo?&quot; My brows scrunch in confusion. He growls out and pulls me close to him.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> My name is Cora Fletcher, I&#039;m 23 years old.<br /> Born into a family of crime and the underworld, you can say I&#039;m quite weak, I&#039;ve never really liked this life, not since my sister was snatched from me at a very young age by my father because apparently he wanted one of his daughters to be more involved in this life and Cara fit the perfect description.<br /> I only saw her once every year for 15 minutes and I was never allowed to talk to her or even let her see me.<br /> We reunited after our parents died, of course as you can guess someone ordered a hit on their heads and they both were killed making it look like an accident.<br /> My sister Cara is the best female assassin out here in the underworld and she&#039;s married to the Don of the Italian mafia who also happens to be the best male assassin in the underworld, well basically in the Italian mafia.<br /> There&#039;s been rumors of a leader in the Russian mafia, a nameless fear, someone who many think is better than Enzo in terms of ruling and ruthlessness, the best assassin known to the Russians.<br /> In case you&#039;re wondering, Cara and I are twins.<br /> She has been the one looking out for me since we were young and when our parents died, she offered me a place to stay in her husband&#039;s mansion.<br /> I&#039;ve been here with them for about two years now, I&#039;m not really a fan of the mafia but I have no choice since I was literally born into it.<br /> My father worked with a line of trained assassins, he was well a trained assassin as well and so was my mom, so when the time came to pass down his legacy, he chose Cara which I&#039;m grateful for, he didn&#039;t have any male children but he loved us greatly.<br /> My name is Cora and this is how my story starts.<br /> ...<br /> I moan lightly trying to adjust myself and my sight because I still saw blur even after seemingly waking up.<br /> I&#039;m lying on a hard surface, it&#039;s cold and smells like blood and dirt, the whole surrounding is eerily scary and quiet, my sight adjusts to the darkness, mildly, I try to move and I realized I&#039;m tied, my hands behind my back but my legs are not.<br /> I gently sit up, the whole room starts spinning and I feel sick to my stomach, I feel like I&#039;m going to throw up any minute from now, memories from before I passed out starts rushing in.<br /> I remember the mansion being under attack and then someone breaking into my room and me trying to fight back before I was drugged, I look around and I&#039;m in some kind of basement.<br /> My skin begins to crawl, I feel eyes on me but the room is too dark to even make out anything, I squint to get a clear vision and then I see shoes in the far end of the room, brown male shoes, whoever has them on is sitting down.<br /> I move away quickly but that&#039;s a bad idea because my whole body is on fire.<br /> &quot;I thought you&#039;d be out cold for the rest of the evening&quot; the voice booms making me look up to find the strange shoes person having the voice<br /> His voice sounds unfamiliar and his accent is different from all the ones I&#039;ve come to get used to, he&#039;s not Italian, I know that for sure<br /> &quot;Who are you&quot;? I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I&#039;m thirsty.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not of great importance right now&quot; he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He&#039;s rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he&#039;s eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he&#039;s taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> &quot;The boss will see you now&quot; he mutters before standing up, I thought he&#039;d take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he&#039;s Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I&#039;m miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I&#039;m probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there&#039;s anything they don&#039;t possess, it&#039;s compassion.<br /> I&#039;m still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I&#039;ve not seen his face yet because he&#039;s still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> &quot;I must say... It was very easy getting you here&quot; even his voice is nothing compared to what I&#039;ve been hearing all my life, it has this strong authority to it, it&#039;s hard, gruff, husky and terrifying all together, I feel my skin crawl with goosebumps<br /> I don&#039;t miss the accent to which his voice is laced.<br /> &quot;For someone so protected, you were easy prey to my men&quot; he continues walking around me not letting me see his face.<br /> &quot;Who are you and why am I here&quot;? I croak out, I&#039;m afraid and I&#039;m not going to hide it, if he wanted me dead, I&#039;d have been dead, something tells me he doesn&#039;t want to kill me.<br /> He laughs, a menacing, low and taunting laugh, it has nothing friendly to it, it&#039;s the kind of laugh that sends cold chills through the body.<br /> &quot;Who I am....hmm let me see&quot; he thinks for a moment, his voice is now coming from behind me &quot;well some people refer to me as the devil, some say ghost and to many others, I&#039;m just a myth people tell their kids as bedtime stories&quot; he says with so much confidence and pride dripping off his voice &quot;as to why you&#039;re here, you&#039;re smart, you should know that by now&quot; he mutters out.<br /> His explanation of himself makes me gulp hard, I&#039;m scared out of my wits, I&#039;m not even going to lie, and he said I&#039;d know why I was here but I&#039;m coming up with nothing.<br /> &quot;What are you going to do to me&quot;? I ask my voice trembling<br /> &quot;For now, nothing. I&#039;m just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let&#039;s say I&#039;m prepping you for what&#039;s to come&quot; he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he&#039;s hidden in the shadows, I&#039;m trying hard to see him but it&#039;s impossible.<br /> &quot;And what&#039;s to come... Is not so good..&quot; he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> &quot;Cara&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> &quot;Now I&#039;d advice you brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who&#039;s never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she&#039;d take over dad&#039;s legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he&#039;s holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I&#039;m just a twin, I don&#039;t even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s talk.&quot;<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I&#039;ve heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> &quot;Whatever I tell you now, I&#039;ll only say once so be careful not to miss anything&quot; he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re here as my prisoner, and no I don&#039;t want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you&#039;ll be here for as long as I want you to be&quot; he begins still looking at me<br /> &quot;Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you&#039;ve had your fair share of taking some for your former Don&quot; he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it&#039;s like he&#039;s hinting at something but I don&#039;t know what.<br /> &quot;You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I&#039;m in a good mood, of course you&#039;ll be tortured from time to time&quot; he adds making me scared, I can&#039;t handle mafia torturing<br /> &quot;Have it in mind that I&#039;ll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband&quot; he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I&#039;m just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don&#039;t want to tell him that I&#039;m not Cara because if he knows, then he&#039;ll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I&#039;m not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> &quot;I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I&#039;ve been hearing so much about for the years&quot; he mutters out tauntingly, of course I&#039;m not her dumb, but of course I don&#039;t have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> &quot;I can say I&#039;m very disappointed&quot; he spits.<br /> &quot;Where am I&quot;? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> &quot;You should know by now&quot; he says smirking at me &quot;You&#039;re in Russia&quot; he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I&#039;m in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I&#039;m someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I&#039;m not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> &quot;Vissarion will make sure you&#039;re comfortable as much as a prisoner should be&quot; he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> &quot;If I&#039;m going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink&quot; I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> &quot;You want a bath &quot;? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don&#039;t even know what I&#039;m doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn&#039;t really a good idea.<br /> &quot;Vissarion&quot; his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he&#039;s been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> &quot;Our little wants a bath&quot; he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it&#039;s making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he&#039;s going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he&#039;s going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I&#039;ve been in this position for hours it&#039;s getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me &quot;you wanted a bath?&quot; He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don&#039;t know what he wants to do but I know it&#039;s not something I&#039;ll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> &quot;Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath&quot;? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn&#039;t even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don&#039;t even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I&#039;m definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there&#039;s a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that&#039;s why he didn&#039;t call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she&#039;s some top tier guest.<br /> I don&#039;t like the way she looks at me, like she&#039;s innocent which she&#039;s not.<br /> I&#039;ve heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she&#039;s very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn&#039;t a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she&#039;s locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don&#039;t have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I&#039;m just surprised her so called husband hasn&#039;t called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she&#039;s Enzo&#039;s prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn&#039;t Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven&#039;t even done anything to her yet, I&#039;ve been busy with handling the family that I&#039;ve not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn&#039;t expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she&#039;d put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn&#039;t tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she&#039;s probably planning something but I&#039;m not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> &quot;Any news from the Italian&quot;? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> &quot;нет&quot; he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn&#039;t going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don&#039;t even care because of he does call, I won&#039;t even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn&#039;t left yet and he hasn&#039;t made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he&#039;s trying not to.<br /> &quot;What is it Vis&quot;? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> &quot;Nothing boss....&quot; He pauses before he continues &quot;it&#039;s just that it&#039;s been a month already, I don&#039;t think she knows why you took her&quot; he says making me look at him.<br /> &quot;She does, she&#039;s just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here&quot; I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she&#039;s heard of me before, I&#039;m a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn&#039;t have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don&#039;t really live to tell the tale.<br /> &quot;Come&quot; I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn&#039;t seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven&#039;t had the time to show her just what I&#039;m capable of, she&#039;s heard of it yes, but she&#039;s never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she&#039;s afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you discussed with my cousin and I don&#039;t care, but what I do find strange is why he&#039;s soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath&quot; I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> &quot;Do you think you deserve a bath&quot;? 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Whenever my mate and his mistress were intimate, his betrayal of our bond scorched my body. He knew it, yet he didn’t care.<br /> <br /> My life turned into a nightmare that night 3 years ago, the night we discovered we were mates. Since then, he locked me up in this dark, tiny room, with no fresh air or running water.<br /> It stunk in here.<br /> He only came to me once a while, when his wolf wanted to fvck me to fulfill his needs.<br /> I wondered what I did to make him treat me like this. Weren’t we destined mates?<br /> <br /> “Oh, Dalton…why can’t you just mark me!” Claudia said between gasps.<br /> “…Not yet babe, I still need Bree by my side. She’s a Berkeley.”<br /> My family?! Why? What’s hidden behind my family name?<br /> -----<br /> ~~Bree’s PoV~~<br /> Pain shoots through me as I lay in my narrow bed, locked inside the windowless room that has been my home for the last three years. The torment starts as a cramping, aching feeling in my lower abdomen before bursting outward, traveling through every nerve of my body to the tips of my fingers and toes, leaving a trail of burning agony behind it, as though I were on fire from within.<br /> I’m so used to it by now that there’s no surprise when it comes. With no other option, I curl into a ball and wait for it to end. At least it’s usually quick. That’s the one small blessing I have.<br /> It bewildered me the first time it happened. I thought I was dying, until I learned the truth: the pain is caused by my mate and his mistress. Whenever they’re intimate, his betrayal of our bond scorches my body. He knows it, and he doesn’t care.<br /> That is the double-edged sword of the mate bond. For most werewolves, the day they find their mate is the happiest day of their lives. Mates are chosen for us by the moon goddess, destined to be our perfect match. Who wouldn’t want that? <br /> For me, however, it didn’t go anything like that.<br /> At last, the torture stops and my whimpers slowly die off. I stopped screaming out in pain a long time ago. No one hears me, or if they do, they ignore the sound, just like they ignore every other sign of my mistreatment. Everyone is blind to it, through deception or through choice, and I know by now that no one will help me. I am completely on my own.<br /> It is almost unbelievable how one night changed my life so thoroughly. Although it was three years ago, if I close my eyes, I am right back there on the night this all began. <br /> **************<br /> The summer’s evening is warm, with a hint of a breeze that plays with the loose curls of my hair as I step out of the car, making them dance across my bare shoulders. My dress is tight, so tight I can hardly breathe, but when I mentioned it to my mother earlier, she simply tightened her lips.<br /> <br /> “Fashion is worth the pain, Brianna.”<br /> It’s not the first time she’s told me that. Nothing is more important than outward appearances; that is the one lesson she was always determined that I learn.<br /> My two older sisters are here as well, with their mates, shining their dazzling smiles over the crowd that greets us. A few of the more curious onlookers glance my way too, wondering who I am, maybe, but when I try to smile and walk in my five-inch heels at the same time, I almost trip, so I drop the smile and focus on making it up the steps of the palace in one piece instead. <br /> We have come to the palace tonight to celebrate the mating of Prince Carter and his new princess. The couple themselves are not here, they left on their honeymoon shortly after the private celebration attended by close friends and family, but the prince left instructions for the festivities to continue over the next three nights, to ensure everyone has a chance to take part. Tonight, it is the turn of the empire’s noble families, including mine, and there are many important foreign delegations in attendance as well. That’s why the press is here, their cameras clicking as we make our way inside. Tomorrow, all the papers will run their stories of who was seen with whom and all the fashion highs and lows. My mother is desperate for our family to be mentioned, which is why I have had to spend the entire day being primped and prepped, until the woman staring back in the mirror hardly resembles me at all.<br /> My red hair, usually pulled back in a ponytail or messy bun, has been left down tonight, curled and doused in hairspray to hold its shape. My makeup is heavier than usual, my dress tighter and my heels higher, and I don’t know exactly what people see when they look at me, but I’m pretty sure it’s not me. It’s only the illusion my mother wanted to create.<br /> I haven’t been inside the palace before, and my eyes widen in wonder as we step inside the ballroom. Glittering chandeliers hang overhead, the lights reflecting off the white walls and the mirrors set up strategically along the walls. The wooden floor is smooth and polished beneath my heels and the air is filled with the chatter of hundreds of guests and music from a string quartet that I cannot see. Waiters in crisp white shirts circulate, holding trays of champagne and hors d&#039;oeuvres. My stomach growls at the scent of garlic and butter, but I know I can’t eat anything tonight. My dress is tight enough as it is, and my mother warned me that it’s not ladylike to eat in front of others. As if women never eat at all. <br /> I’m so distracted by the glittering dresses and jewels of the assembled crowd that I almost walk straight into a statue that’s standing in my path. At the very last moment, I see it and try to stop, but my shoes slip on the waxy floor, and for a terrible moment, I’m certain I’m going to fall. <br /> My mother will kill me, is all I can think as I lose my balance. <br /> I don’t fall, though. A second later, a strong arm circles my back, keeping me upright. <br /> “Careful,” a deep voice murmurs in my ear. “Better you than the antique statue, but I’d prefer if neither of you fell over on my watch.”<br /> Heat flushes my face as I regain my equilibrium and quickly disentangle myself from this stranger. “Thank you,” I breathe as I turn to face him, and for a moment, it actually feels like my heart skips a beat. At least, I think it does. Maybe it’s just the dress cutting off my circulation.<br /> Warm, brown eyes smile down at me. They’re the only part of his face that’s soft; everything else is hard and angled, his hair cut short, his jawline firm. He is not like the kind of men I’m encouraged to socialize with, but he’s very handsome, I can’t help thinking, my face turning even redder at the thought. <br /> “I’m Bree,” I introduce myself, even though my mother would have a fit if she heard me offer my name before a man asked for it. “Well, Brianna, really, but everyone calls me Bree.”<br /> I hold out my hand to shake his, and he hesitates for just a moment before reaching out as well. Cold metal slides against my fingers, and I realize in surprise that it is a robotic hand, some kind of prosthetic. I hadn’t noticed when he was holding me earlier. <br /> “Drew,” he introduces himself, and though he still looks friendly, there is a wariness in his eyes too, as if he’s not quite sure how I will respond. My surprise quickly vanishes though, and I shake his hand firmly. <br /> “Thank you for catching me, Drew. If I fell down in this dress, I don’t think I could get back up again.”<br /> An amused smile flashes across his face. “It was my pleasure, Bree.”<br /> The way he says my name sends tingles down my spine, but before I can say anything else, my mother is back at my side. “Stop wasting time, Brianna,” she admonishes, her tone making it perfectly clear that she doesn’t see Drew as someone worth talking to. She doesn’t even glance at him as she pulls me away, and all I can do is throw an apologetic look over my shoulder as I’m dragged further into the room. <br /> Although the guest list is impressive, this party is no different from any of the others I have attended before, the same pompous people trying to impress and outdo each other, and my eyes glaze over in boredom as the men around me talk business. Occasionally, I catch a glimpse of Drew moving around the room. He’s wearing a suit but not a tux, making it clear he’s not one of the guests. He must be working; he said something when he caught me about not letting me fall over ‘on his watch’. <br /> He never comes over to where I am, but I’m not surprised. That whole encounter probably made a much bigger impression on me than it did on him. <br /> Eventually, I manage to slip away onto the ballroom balcony, which has a beautiful view over the lake and the woods beyond the palace. The fresh air feels cleansing after the stifled conversation inside and I take a deep breath, letting it fill my lungs. The silvery moon is reflected in the still waters of the lake as stars twinkle overhead. The balcony runs the full length of the ballroom and there are couples dotted along its length, enjoying the scenery together. It would certainly be romantic, if I had someone to share it with. <br /> A moment later, two more people come out of the ballroom, standing a few feet away from me. I don’t pay any attention until I hear a familiar voice. <br /> “What’s your name?” It’s Drew’s voice and I glance over in surprise. He is standing with a beautiful blonde woman, his attention fixed fully on her. He hasn’t seen me at all. <br /> “Katherine,” she answers, her arms wrapped around her stomach, her whole posture defensive. I recognize her from other society events, but I don’t know her personally. She’s never considered me worthy of speaking to. “And you are? Your full name, I mean.”<br /> “Andrew Carver. Drew, for short.”<br /> He doesn’t look like an Andrew to me. Drew suits him better. <br /> I’m not trying to eavesdrop, but it’s hard not to overhear, especially the words that Katherine speaks next, firm and controlled. <br /> “In that case, I, Katherine Palmer, reject you, Andrew Carver, as my mate.”<br /> I gasp out loud before I can stop myself, looking over at them in disbelief. Drew staggers back, shock and pain splashed across his face as Katherine turns away. She catches sight of me, her eyes narrowing in contempt as she recognizes me. “If you say a word of this to anyone, Brianna, your whole family is finished.”<br /> With that, she turns away fully and goes back into the ballroom, pasting a smile back on her face as if nothing at all just happened. <br /> Drew obviously knows I’m here now, there’s no way to hide it, and I try to give him a sympathetic smile, though I can’t imagine what he’s feeling right now. Not knowing what else to say, I try to lighten the mood. “I’m so sorry, but honestly, you dodged a bullet there. I wouldn’t want to be mated to her.”<br /> It doesn’t work. He doesn’t laugh, and there’s only bitterness in his eyes. “I don’t need your pity,” he says stiffly before walking back into the party himself. <br /> Sadness and disappointment fill me from head to toe. I hate that he’s hurting. I hate that anyone ever has to get rejected. If it happened to me, I honestly don’t know what I’d do. I wish I could have found the right words for Drew, but maybe in that situation, there are no right words. <br /> Just as I’m about to go back inside myself, a new scent drifts over to me, flooding my senses in a way that’s almost overwhelming. It’s the smell of leather and horses, my favorite smell in the whole world, and it takes me a minute to realize that it’s coming from a man, one who’s staring at me with a mix of annoyance and curiosity. <br /> His face is as chiseled and handsome as Drew’s, but with none of the kindness in his eyes.<br /> “Well, well, well,” he says, taking a step closer to me, like a hunter stalking his prey. “What do we have here?”<br /> ~~Bree’s PoV~~ <br /> Mate? my wolf whimpers in my head as the unknown man steps closer to us. I always thought wolves were meant to be excited when they find their mates, but Topaz doesn’t sound excited at all. She sounds… scared.<br /> “Hello,” I say out loud, hoping he doesn’t notice the way my voice trembles. Topaz’s uneasiness seems to have seeped into me as well, leaving me feeling completely off-balance. Or maybe it’s the rejection I just witnessed between Drew and Katherine. What are the odds he and I would both find our mates within seconds of each other? <br /> On the other hand, why shouldn’t we? It’s not like Drew and I are anything more than passing acquaintances. <br /> “I’m Brianna,” I carry on when the man still doesn’t say anything, still staring at me with his intense, dark eyes. “Brianna Berkeley. I live here. Well, not right here, not in the palace, but here, in the city. Wh-who are you?”<br /> At last, his face relaxes and clears, and I realize that his wolf must have been in control before. His eyes are brighter now, his face a little less hard, and I breathe a secret sigh of relief. He doesn’t look quite so scary anymore, and without the hard look, he is even more handsome. <br /> “My name is Dalton Bancroft.” His accent is slightly unusual, and the name is very obviously upper-class. My mother will like the name, though I don’t recognize it from the times she made me study the list of most eligible young men in the empire. Of course, the prince was at the top of that list, but he’s off the market now. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Brianna.” <br /> His manners are impeccable as he takes my hand and kisses the back of it, and though I’m still a little thrown by his odd behavior before, I am growing a little more comfortable now. He is slightly older than me, probably in his late twenties while I am just 21. He and Drew are around the same age, I figure, as if that matters.<br /> “It’s a pleasure to meet you too,” I assure him, following my own etiquette training. “Do you live here in the city as well?”<br /> I am expecting the answer to be no, and it is. “I am here with the delegation of Prince Henrik, to give our congratulations to the happy couple. I did not expect to find my own mate here.”<br /> From his tone, I’m not sure if he thinks it’s a good thing or not, but he hasn’t rejected me, at least. I gave him my full name, so if he wanted to, he could have done it already. <br /> I am also frantically searching my memory for what I know about Prince Henrik. The empire I live in is vast, but it is, of course, not the only one in the world. The territory Henrik rules is far to the south, thousands of miles away. It must truly be fate that brought Dalton and I together tonight, when it would have been very easy for us to go our whole lives without meeting. <br /> “I wasn’t expecting it either,” I tell him honestly. “But I’m very pleased to meet you.”<br /> His eyes flash dark again as his wolf comes to the surface, and the predatory look in them sends a chill through me. A moment later, he blinks, and it is Dalton in control again. “I must introduce you to the prince, then.”<br /> This is hardly the romantic meeting I had hoped for, but he is polite and handsome and well-mannered. What was I expecting?<br /> The memory of Drew’s arm around me and his voice in my ear flashes across my mind, but I push it away. That isn’t at all helpful. <br /> Dalton offers his arm and I take it, little sparks tingling up my arm and through my body as we make contact. Topaz whimpers again in my head. <br /> What’s wrong? I ask her, keeping a pleasant smile on my face as we make our way back into the ballroom and through the crowd of people. <br /> It feels… cold, she tells me nervously. Dark. Dangerous.<br /> I feel it too, but I try to convince myself it’s nothing. In the bright ballroom, surrounded by people, what can the danger be? <br /> Dalton leads me to a group of men - only men - who are standing together and talking, each with a drink in their hand. “Your Highness,” he says, bowing to one of the men who turns to look at us both, and I immediately bow my head too, as I’ve been taught. “May I present Miss Brianna Berkeley, my mate.”<br /> Hearing him say it out loud makes the whole thing feel a little more real and I can’t stop myself from glancing up to see the prince’s reaction. He must be around the same age as Dalton too, though he looks younger and softer. His face is wide, with a large nose, and though I would not call him handsome, he’s not unpleasant-looking either. His expression remains neutral upon Dalton’s announcement, but I can’t help noticing the looks the other men throw at each other or the way their mouths curl in amusement. <br /> Why is Dalton finding his mate funny? The uneasy feeling that’s been lurking in my mind grows even stronger. <br /> “Congratulations to you both,” the prince replies, his accent thicker than Dalton’s. “Go and meet the girl’s family, and then we should depart.”<br /> Depart? Does he mean the party or the empire? It is just now sinking in that I will have to go with him to live in a place where I know no one. <br /> Dalton bows his head again and we step away while he instructs me to take him to my parents. As I make the introductions, I am starting to feel that I am on a runaway train, heading downhill with no way to stop it. <br /> My mother is delighted by Dalton’s pedigree and manners, and even my father, who is usually so buried in his business he does not even notice me, looks pleased. When Dalton says he would like me to leave with him tonight, to return to his kingdom, neither of them bats an eye. <br /> “There is something I need to do first,” he tells me, kissing my hand again as he lets my arm go. “Say any goodbyes you need to and I’ll be back within the hour.”<br /> Panic starts to settle in my chest as I realize this is really happening. I don’t know anything about this man and everyone expects me to drop my entire life and go with him because of the mate bond. What if we don’t even like each other? <br /> What if he is dangerous?<br /> “Mom?” With no one else to turn to, I try to appeal to my mother. “Do I have to go right now?”<br /> Her nose wrinkles as if the question is distasteful. “Why wouldn’t you?”<br /> “Because I don’t know anything about him?” It feels like a reasonable objection to me.<br /> “I knew nothing about your father when we met,” she points out, as if they are a shining example of the kind of relationship I should aspire to. She spends her days fussing over us while he works. They have nothing in common but their bed and their children. “I knew he came from a good family and had a good job. If you are worried about mating, don’t be; your wolf will take care of it.”<br /> Topaz whines in my head again, making it clear she wants no part in this. <br /> My father, meanwhile, has pulled out his phone to research Dalton’s family. “They are a noble family who work closely with the king,” he says in approval. “The men are all well-respected.”<br /> “What about the women?” I can’t help asking. <br /> He frowns as he scrolls further down. “It doesn’t say anything about them, but I don’t think that’s unusual down there. Their society is more traditional.”<br /> What does that mean? <br /> I don’t get a chance to find out. My mother drags me around to her friends to share the news of my new mate, and almost before I know it, Dalton has returned and it is time for me to go. “You can ship Brianna’s belongings to my villa,” he tells my parents. “I will make the necessary arrangements. In the meantime, I can provide her with anything she needs.”<br /> My parents beam at the consideration he is showing, though no one has asked me if I want him to buy me things. <br /> No one has asked me what I want at all. <br /> My whole body feels numb as Dalton takes my arm again and heads towards the main palace doors. Security guards stand next to the exit, and it is only as we reach the door that I realize one of them is Drew. <br /> For a brief, crazy moment, I think of asking him for help. For reasons I can’t explain, I feel like he would understand what is happening and the way I feel, but as we draw level to him and he looks at my arm in Dalton’s, he simply gives me a curt nod. “Have a good evening.”<br /> Those are the last words I hear from anyone in the empire. There is a car waiting for us at the bottom of the steps that takes us to an airfield and a private plane, and on to Dalton’s home. <br /> ***********<br /> That was three years ago now, and I am determined that this will be the last night I ever spend in this cold, dark room. <br /> Tomorrow, we are hosting a celebration, a special party in honor of King Carter, who is visiting the kingdom for the first time since taking control of the empire, and I will use the distraction it creates to slip away. <br /> Maybe I will fail. Maybe I will die trying, but at this point, that would be better than living without hope any longer. <br /> There is nothing here for me, so my only chance of living at all is to run.<br /> <br /> ~~Drew’s PoV~~<br /> “You have to get over this irrational fear of flying.” <br /> Carter’s voice makes me jump, and when I turn to glare at him, he laughs good-naturedly at my unease. I had been concentrating so hard on the view out the window, and on gripping onto the armrest with my good hand so tightly that it was starting to go numb, I missed him sitting down next to me. <br /> “It’s not irrational,” I point out once again. We already had this argument when he asked me to accompany him on this trip in the first place. If it was anyone other than my king and friend asking, I would have refused. Being on a plane was one of my least favorite things in the world. “It’s only irrational to be afraid of something that can’t hurt you. If the plane crashes, we die, and being afraid of that is completely rational.”<br /> “You face death all the time,” he points out, looking frustratingly cavalier as the plane dips lower in the sky, feeling like it might stall at any second. We’re on our descent now but I won’t relax until my feet are back on solid ground. “First in the forces and now in my security team, your chances of dying on any given day are much higher than they are on a plane, statistically speaking.”<br /> “At least in those scenarios, I can fight back,” I grumble, my gaze returning to the view outside. “In a fight between me and the ground, I don’t like my chances.”<br /> He laughs again, slapping me on the shoulder as if I’m joking, which I most definitely am not. “It’ll get easier the more you do it. Maybe I should start bringing you on all my diplomatic visits now.”<br /> “Don’t even think about it,” I mutter, making him laugh again. <br /> “It’ll be worth it when we get there,” he promises. “And who knows? Maybe your mate’s waiting down there.”<br /> Though he gives me another smile, this one is tinged with concern. He feels bad that I’m still mateless when everyone else our age has mates and families. He even tried to get me to sign up to the same Mate-Match dating app where he met his queen, Quinn. His third child, after Quinn’s daughter, Rosie, and their son, Kian, is on the way in just a couple of weeks. <br /> I’m the only one in the king’s inner circle who’s still single, but what he doesn’t know, what none of them know, is that I already found my mate three years ago. <br /> I found her and she rejected me at first sight.<br /> The memory temporarily distracts me from the specter of imminent death outside the plane window as my mind returns to the palace ballroom on that moonlit night. The evening began normally enough. I had joined Carter’s personal security team once he took over from his father, and usually, I provided personal security to him or, less frequently, to Quinn and Rosie. However, with Carter and Quinn gone on their honeymoon and the palace expecting an influx of guests for the mating ceremony celebrations, I volunteered to work the party that night. <br /> The usual upper-class snobs shuffled in, most of them ignoring me as if I was completely invisible and a few of the less cultured staring openly at my prosthetic hand. That was nothing I wasn’t used to so I let it slide right off me, taking none of it personally. I moved through the party like a ghost, making eye contact with no one, until I saw the beautiful red-haired woman nearly knock over one of Queen Margot’s favorite statues. <br /> Luckily, I was close enough that when she slipped trying to avoid the collision, I was able to catch her. She was light in my arms and smelled of honey, I couldn’t help noticing as I placed her back on her feet. <br /> I wasn’t even expecting an acknowledgement, based on how most of the people in the room were treating me, but to my surprise, she spoke to me, smiled, and even shook my hand. My bionic hand, at that, and it didn’t seem to bother her. She even told me to call her Bree. She was an unexpected breath of fresh air, and when her mother arrived to pull her away, giving me the look I was far more accustomed to, it felt like the sun had turned its back on me, plunging the room back into darkness. <br /> Those were rather fanciful thoughts for a practical soldier like me, and I shook my head at myself as I returned to my rounds, ensuring everything was secure. A delegation from one of the southern kingdoms caught my eye as they stayed huddled close together, speaking amongst themselves without interacting with anyone else. Their behavior struck me as odd, and I tried not to stray too far from them, just in case something was up. My wolf, Archer, felt strange around them too, though he couldn’t say why.<br /> My intention was to stick close to them without drawing too much attention to myself, but the night provided another unexpected turn as the scent of pine trees hit me, strong and insistent. <br /> It used to be my favorite smell before the night I lost my arm and legs. Now, it only reminded me of that terrible journey home after my limbs were cut off, teetering between life and death as Prince Carter carried me to safety. I had barely been aware of anything that night but pain and darkness, but the scent sunk into my subconscious anyway. I associated it only with fear and hopelessness.<br /> It took me a moment to realize that the scent was coming from a woman, a beautiful blonde woman who was staring at me in disbelief. <br /> Mate! Archer yelped inside my head, and my stomach flipped in surprise. Was he serious? After all this time, I couldn’t believe I finally found her. The wait had been so long, I had started to give up hope. The smell would take some getting used to, I had to admit, but if this was meant to be, then I would learn to live with it. Her eyes weren’t quite as kind as Bree’s, the pretty redhead I had spoken to earlier, but perhaps she was just as surprised by my sudden arrival as I was by hers. <br /> “Hello,” I said awkwardly, trying to make as good an impression as I could as I straightened the sleeves on my suit jacket. The movement brought her eyes down to my hands, and as she saw my prosthetic hand, her eyes widened.<br /> That was okay, I told myself. Anyone would be surprised. She would get used to it, just as I would grow accustomed to her scent. <br /> “I’m…” I started to introduce myself, but she quickly cut me off.<br /> “Not here. The balcony.”<br /> She was right, it would be easier to speak out there, away from the chatter of the crowd and the press of people around us, so I followed behind her at a respectful distance. There were a few other people on the balcony but I didn’t pay them any attention, focused as I was on my mate.<br /> I thought she wanted to talk to get to know me, but that wasn’t what she had in mind at all. All she asked was my name, and that was only so she could reject me. She didn’t know a thing about me other than my position and my physical attributes, and that was enough for her to turn up her nose at the goddess’ gift. <br /> Would she have accepted me prior to my accident? Perhaps she would have, and then perhaps I wouldn’t have known until it was too late just how shallow she was. At least she showed her face early enough that no bond was formed.<br /> Although it pained me at the time, in the end, once I had time to reflect on it, I didn’t regret that she had rejected me. We clearly weren’t well matched after all, at least not by the time that we found each other.<br /> My only regret from that night was the way I had spoken to Bree, who happened to be there on the balcony right next to us while my mate was rejecting me. In her eyes was compassion and kindness, but in the heat of the moment, my embarrassment overruled everything else. She tried to offer her sympathy and I threw it back at her, unfairly. <br /> When I’d had a few minutes to cool down, I went in search of her to apologize, but she was in conversation with what looked like her parents and one of the men from the southern kingdom’s delegation. I didn’t have a good enough excuse to interrupt them, and duty called me away anyway. By the time I saw her again, she was leaving the party on the arm of the same man. <br /> It drove home just how ridiculous I was being, thinking that my apology would mean anything to her. She was from a different world than I was, and so I simply wished her a good evening. The other men from the southern kingdom all departed almost immediately afterwards, and while I still thought their behavior was odd, at least they hadn’t caused any problems at the party. <br /> As for Bree, I never saw her again, and as time passed, I regretted my behavior that night more than ever. She had told me her surname, but I couldn&#039;t remember it; I&#039;d been distracted by her smile. I did, however, have access to the empire’s security systems, so I searched all the current employment and education records for any Brianna I could find. None of them were her. It was like she vanished off the face of the earth, or at least from the empire. <br /> There were other men on Carter’s team who probably could have searched historical records for me, knowing more about the computer systems than I did, but then I would have to explain what I needed the information for when I barely knew the answer to that myself. What did I intend to do if I found her? Since I had no idea, eventually, I had to let it go.<br /> At last, the wheels touch down, bringing my thoughts back to the present. Stretching out my hand, I let go of the armrest as Carter claps me on the shoulder once more. “See, nothing to worry about. Now you can relax and enjoy the reception they’re hosting for us tonight.”<br /> “You can relax,” I correct him. “I’m here to keep an eye out for trouble.”<br /> “And an eye out for your mate,” he reminds me, getting to his feet as the plane comes to a stop. “There should be a lot of people at this party. You never know, Drew.”<br /> I say nothing, letting him keep his fantasy if it makes him feel better, even though I know the truth. <br /> There is absolutely no chance my mate is going to be at that party tonight.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> <br /> ~~Bree’s PoV~~<br /> <br /> The lock outside my door slides open, the sound of the metal grinding on metal so sharp that I wince. Although there’s no light and no clock in my room, I can guess it must be afternoon now since I’ve already been given breakfast and lunch. One thing I can’t complain about is that I have always been fed well. Dalton wants me healthy, if nothing else, though I honestly don’t know why. He doesn’t seem to care about me in any other way. <br /> <br /> And if it’s afternoon now, I can guess who is at the door. <br /> <br /> I’m soon proven right as Dalton steps into the small space of my room, looking down on me with a sneer. “It stinks in here.”<br /> <br /> Of course it does. He’s locked me up with no fresh air and no running water, does he really expect it to smell like roses?<br /> <br /> To be fair, it is not Dalton himself who is speaking or commanding the body in front of me. I call him Dalton, since it is his form, but I haven’t spoken to the actual Dalton since the night we met, three years ago. Ever since we returned to his home, every time I have seen my mate, his wolf has been in control, the same wolf that my own wolf, Topaz, was so afraid of on that night we met. Now, I know that her instinct was completely correct. We should have paid more attention to that feeling and trusted our gut. Instead, we walked unwittingly straight into the jaws of the beast. <br /> <br /> The wolf’s name is Nyko, not that he has ever told us that himself. I have overheard others whispering about him in hushed tones which is the only reason I know his name at all. Nyko speaks to us as little as possible, preferring to pretend that we don’t exist unless he needs something from us, which is why he’s here now. <br /> <br /> “The maids upstairs will help you get ready for tonight. There is a stylist to make you presentable. You will smile and nod and say nothing to anyone that might be construed as a complaint. Do I make myself clear?”<br /> <br /> I simply nod, not looking for a fight. I must pretend to be as docile and compliant as possible if I am to have any chance of getting away. <br /> <br /> When I first came here, I was allowed to attend these kinds of functions more often. As the prince’s foreign advisor, Dalton frequently entertains visiting dignitaries. I made the mistake of trying to speak to some of the people at those parties, to tell them about the conditions I was being kept in and to ask for help, and word quickly got back to Dalton. He apologized on my behalf, telling everyone I had been under a lot of strain. Comments were made suggesting I was mentally ill. Everyone believed him rather than me, and eventually, he stopped letting me attend at all, telling people I was too unwell to appear. <br /> <br /> Tonight, however, is a different story. Because the visiting party is from the empire where I grew up, from my ‘home’, the prince feels it’s important that I am seen, and Dalton has no choice. I have been warned repeatedly about the consequences if I disobey his orders, but I have no intention of asking for help this time. By now, I understand that no one is coming to rescue me. If I want to escape, I have to rescue myself. <br /> <br /> Dalton’s growl makes it clear he doesn’t entirely believe me, but since he has no choice, he lets me go and I follow the maids upstairs. Just the effort of climbing the stairs leaves me breathless, and my shoulders stoop as I try to keep up. In the guest room I’m taken to, the maids leave me alone long enough to have a shower. Although I’m on my own, I’m not naive enough anymore to think that there’s no one standing guard outside the door, and anything in the bathroom that I could use to harm myself has been removed. Dalton has taken all the necessary precautions, but I don’t worry about any of that as I remove my dirty clothes and turn on the shower.<br /> <br /> The warm water washes over me as I step beneath the stream, and I can’t help letting out a groan of appreciation. I never knew how good a shower could feel until I had to go weeks without one. Usually, the maids bring me a bucket of water once a week to wash my body and my hair. It doesn’t come close to the sensation of being enveloped in the warm, steamy rainfall that surrounds me now, and some of my tension washes away along with the grime from my skin. It feels like a new start, washing away all the misery of the last three years and watching it disappear down the drain. Not another night, I tell Topaz in my head as I take a deep, cleansing breath.<br /> <br /> Never again, she agrees. <br /> <br /> We’re getting out of here tonight or we’re going down trying, those are the only options.<br /> <br /> When I get out of the shower, I wrap myself in the robe left for me and go out into the guest room where there is a small army of people waiting to see to my appearance. The years of captivity have weakened me, as the march up the stairs proved, and my face looks sallow. The stylists do their best with their makeup to make me look healthier, and though it does help, I still don’t recognize the woman in the mirror. I wonder if anyone who knew me in the empire would recognize me either.<br /> <br /> None of the women speak to me as they go about their work; they’ve all been instructed not to, and I keep silent as well. There is no point in asking them for help, it will only upset Dalton. His spies are everywhere.<br /> <br /> The dress that has been chosen for me is silver-colored and beautiful, but it doesn’t fit me properly. The strapless bodice slips down since my breasts have shrunk too much to hold it up. After a lot of debate among the women responsible for dressing me, they pin it tighter around me, cutting off my air, and I’m reminded of the night all this began at another party with another too-tight dress. That night, Dalton took me away, and tonight, I will leave him behind. Perhaps it’s fitting that I’m once again short of breath.<br /> <br /> At last, they’re finished, and not a moment too soon. Nyko appears at the door, in Dalton’s form, and his nose wrinkles in disapproval as he looks me over. “I suppose you will have to do. Come along, the guests are beginning to arrive.”<br /> <br /> Without a backward glance, I follow him out of the room, and towards the rest of my life.<br /> Chapter 5<br /> <br /> ~~Drew’s PoV~~<br /> <br /> I wasn’t informed that the reception we’re attending tonight is outside of the prince’s castle, and I’m not happy about it. <br /> <br /> “I need to check the security before we go anywhere,” I tell Carter as he changes into his formal wear. He already met with the prince briefly but they will speak further at the party tonight, along with everyone else who wants to meet him.<br /> <br /> “The prince’s men are looking after the security,” Carter assures me. “Relax, Drew. We’re at peace, remember?”<br /> <br /> I do remember, but I also remember the odd way the delegation from this kingdom behaved at the party for the prince’s mating ceremony, which was the last time we had any direct contact with them. Even though I never found any evidence that anything unusual had taken place, something about the whole situation still strikes me as strange, as though things weren’t exactly what they seemed. That feeling lingers over me as I look out the window of the guest room at the castle where Carter is staying.<br /> <br /> “I’d like to go to the house ahead of time and have the prince’s men brief me on their preparations,” I insist, not willing to let this go. “Just because we’re at peace doesn’t mean some crackpot with a personal grievance can’t do a lot of damage. My job is to keep you safe, Your Majesty. This isn’t a vacation.”<br /> <br /> He waves his hand to dismiss me as he focuses on his bowtie. “Go ahead, then. We’ll wait until we hear from you to come over. But are you really wearing that?”<br /> <br /> I glance down at my usual black-on-black button-up shirt and dress pants. It helps me blend in, as much as I can with my bionic arm. My legs are less noticeable since you can’t see them beneath my pants and shoes; nobody would realize at first glance that they’re both artificial as well. “What’s wrong with it?”<br /> <br /> Carter raises his eyebrows at me before shaking his head. “Never mind. I’ll see you soon, Drew.”<br /> <br /> Leaving him on that note, I go to speak to the other members of the security team who have come with us. One agrees to come with me while the others stay with Carter until I send word that it’s safe for them at the party.<br /> <br /> The landscape here in the southern kingdom is very different from the empire, I notice as we drive over to the party location. There are no lush green forests or lakes or meadows. The ground is rocky, growing more mountainous in the distance, and apparently, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are relatively common. Low shrubs are the primary form of vegetation with the occasional dead tree forming a lonely silhouette against the darkening sky.<br /> <br /> Perhaps the overall look of the land adds to the feeling of foreboding that is growing in me the longer we spend here. <br /> <br /> And yet, when we arrive at the house where the party is taking place, the gardens are green and vibrant with exotic flowers and shaped topiary. It must cost an absolute fortune to keep it in this state when it goes so completely against the natural habitat.<br /> <br /> We are stopped by security when we arrive, which is a good sign. I introduce myself and my colleague and tell them why we’re there, and they check our names and ID against the guest list, and that pleases me too. Perhaps Carter was right that they have things under control but it never hurts to double check. <br /> <br /> The house belongs to one of Prince Henrik’s advisors, his foreign minister, a man by the name of Dalton Bancroft. My research on him didn’t turn up much other than that his family is very old and very wealthy. Besides working for the prince and the wealth of his family, there’s no mention of him online or in the public records I have access to. He has a mate, apparently, but there’s no record of her name or a mating ceremony between them, which seemed strange to me until I realized the same was true of most of the king’s advisors. There is hardly any record of the women of the kingdom at all. <br /> <br /> As for Bancroft himself, I couldn’t even find a decent picture of him, the only one available was grainy and several years old. There was something vaguely familiar about him, but the image wasn’t clear enough for me to place him. He was probably part of the delegation that came to the empire three years ago.<br /> <br /> When we reach the house, the head of Bancroft’s security team comes to meet me and runs me through all the preparations for the evening. Their on-site security room has cameras positioned throughout the house and grounds with men stationed at every entrance and exit point. They are taking security very seriously, which I appreciate, and the man’s sure and competent explanations help to ease my concerns. <br /> <br /> He even brings plans of the house for me to review, laying them out on a small table in the security room. As I scan them, I notice a small room in the basement with no windows. “What’s this space here?”<br /> <br /> “Storage,” the head of security tells me. “It’s secure, there’s only one door in or out. Nothing to worry about.”<br /> <br /> I’m about to return to the plans when something catches my eye in the security feed over his shoulder. A slender woman follows a couple of other women up the stairs, and though I can’t see her face, something about her is familiar to me. I take a step closer to the screen, trying to change the angle I’m seeing her from even though it’s impossible, but she disappears out of shot before I can get a clear look.<br /> <br /> “Is there a problem?” the man I’ve been speaking to asks, but before I can answer, something on a different screen catches my eye: a man and woman having what seems to be a heated discussion in the main reception room.<br /> <br /> “Who’s that?” I ask, pointing to the screen. <br /> <br /> The security guard winces as he follows my pointing finger, only for a second, but enough that I notice it. “That’s Mr Bancroft,” he answers me stiffly.<br /> <br /> “And his mate?” The man’s back is to me so I can’t see his face, but I can see the woman clearly. She’s beautiful in that very manicured way that so many women of high society are; she reminds me of my own rejected mate, Katherine. They don’t look alike, but they seem to share the same priorities. Perhaps that’s a superficial assessment, but I can’t stop it from popping into my head anyway.<br /> <br /> “No, that’s… someone else.” The man’s vague answer raises more questions, but he does his best to move on before I can ask them. “She’s known to the staff here and not a security risk. Where do you want your men positioned this evening?”<br /> <br /> Although I’m still curious about the arguing pair, my priority is the prince’s security, so I push my questions down and get back to business. When I’m satisfied that everything’s in order, I call back to the rest of the team and tell them they can bring Carter over whenever they’re ready. <br /> <br /> The sooner we get this party started, the sooner we can leave, I hope. Despite all the security, something about this place makes me uneasy, and I’m more certain than ever that I won’t be relaxing tonight.<br /> Chapter 6<br /> <br /> ~~Bree’s PoV~~<br /> <br /> The party is just like all of the others I have attended during my time with Dalton, full of men in suits and women in dresses, glittering jewelry and expensive perfume. Waiters circulate with trays of food and drinks and a live band plays softly in the background, filling the air with mouth-watering smells and music that mixes with the murmurs of polite conversation.<br /> <br /> It is the picture of elegance, and the one time my parents came to visit, Dalton threw a reception just like it in their honor. They were just as impressed as Dalton meant them to be, which helped smooth the way for his explanation of what was happening between us. <br /> <br /> “Brianna is struggling with adjusting to the demands of her new position,” he told them, lying right in front of me as he gave me an indulgent, condescending smile. “Being in the public eye is a strain for her. My personal physician is helping with her anxiety, but unfortunately, she sometimes tells people things that aren’t true in a bid for attention. If she says anything to you that seems unreasonable, please let me know.”<br /> <br /> “That must be terribly frustrating for you,” my mother sympathized while shooting me a dirty look, as if I had embarrassed her by being unhappy with the way I was being treated. I hadn’t even had a chance to tell her any of the details yet, and now she wouldn’t believe a word I said anyway. <br /> <br /> Dalton shrugged, somehow looking put-upon and sympathetic at the same time. “She is my mate and I will support her as well as I can. There’s no question of that. I will never let her go.”<br /> <br /> What sounded like support to them was clearly a threat to me. My parents left believing I was an attention-seeking lunatic and that Dalton was a saint for putting up with me, just as he planned it. Any letters or emails I sent were censored, and sometimes he even wrote them for me, telling them I was too unwell to communicate myself. Those who were supposed to care for me most took the word of a man they barely knew over their own flesh and blood, simply because he was wealthy and well-mannered. They all believed I was crazy.<br /> <br /> Perhaps they are right. What I’m going to attempt tonight is a little crazy, but with no other options, I’m going to try it anyway.<br /> <br /> Dalton keeps a tight grip on my arm as we circulate through the arriving guests. He doesn’t trust me, but it feels like more than that too. He’s in a bad mood and I don’t know why. Hopefully, when King Carter arrives, Dalton will loosen my leash a little. I need him to give me a bit of breathing space if my plan is going to work. <br /> <br /> “Good evening, Dalton.” <br /> <br /> Prince Henrik’s voice sends a shiver down my spine, as usual. There are several men in Dalton’s inner circle who give me the creeps, and the prince is one of them. Although his title is Prince, he actually runs the kingdom. The King has not been seen in years. Officially, he is ill, but many suspect he is dead. Whatever the case, Henrik, Dalton and a few others are in charge.<br /> <br /> After greeting my mate, the prince turns to me with his usual cold smile. “Brianna. It’s good to see you’re well enough to join us this evening.”<br /> <br /> Though I don’t know for sure if the prince knows about the true nature of the situation between me and Dalton, I suspect he does. He has made enough thinly veiled comments over the last three years to suggest that not only does he know how Dalton treats me, he knows it is not Dalton he is speaking to at all. <br /> <br /> Tonight, I need to convince them all that I am harmless and compliant, so I bow politely to the prince. “Good evening, Your Highness. It’s a pleasure to see you.”<br /> <br /> My greeting meets his approval and he gives Dalton a nod. My mate’s iron grip on my arm loosens, just a little.<br /> <br /> “And here is the guest of honor,” the prince announces, stepping aside to allow the handsome man next to him to come forward. “Dalton, Brianna, this is King Carter of the northern empire. Your Majesty, my foreign advisor who is hosting tonight’s event, Dalton Bancroft.”<br /> <br /> The prince doesn’t introduce me, I notice, but I smile warmly at the king anyway. It is my first time meeting Carter in person, though I heard a lot about him growing up. There wasn’t a female wolf my age who didn’t dream about being mated to him, both for the prestige of his position and also simply for his charm and good looks. The drama around his eventual mating, with him announcing to the entire empire he had found his mate and then taking it back soon afterwards to say that he had a different mate instead, had been all anyone talked about for days. <br /> <br /> I haven’t heard much about him or his mate since I came here, but he is just as handsome in person as I expected. His manner is assured and confident, polite without being too formal as he shakes my mate’s hand. <br /> <br /> “Your home is beautiful, thank you for your hospitality.”<br /> <br /> “It is my privilege to welcome you, Your Majesty.” Dalton bows stiffly, his usual charm seeming stilted next to Carter’s natural behavior.<br /> <br /> “And who is this stunning woman?” Carter turns his warm smile on me, and for a moment, I remember what it feels like to be seen, even if him calling me ‘stunning’ is obviously an exaggeration. I was never a beauty, my mother’s catalog of my flaws made that clear, and after my treatment here, I am even less of one.<br /> <br /> Dalton has to hide his sneer at the compliment. “This is my mate, Brianna, Your Majesty. She is actually a former citizen of your empire. We met at the party to celebrate your own mating, in fact, at your own palace.”<br /> <br /> “Really? I had no idea.” Carter looks genuinely delighted by the connection. “I’m so glad that my own happiness could spark a happy occasion for others as well. Who is your family, Brianna?”<br /> <br /> “My father is Joseph Berkeley, Your Majesty, with Berkeley Industries.” It is surreal to be making small talk like this, beneath the glittering chandeliers, as if nothing at all is wrong. The illusion of normality is so complete, I can almost believe in it myself.<br /> <br /> “I don’t know him very well personally, but I know him by reputation, of course,” Carter assures me. “I will be sure to mention that I’ve seen you when we meet again.”<br /> <br /> That couldn’t concern me less, but I nod and thank him politely. After a few more minutes of pleasantries, the prince invites Dalton and Carter to join him in the study next door to discuss a few things, and Dalton leans over to whisper in my ear. To anyone watching, it would look like a gesture of affection, but I know better even before he hisses the words in my ear. <br /> <br /> “Behave while I’m gone. There are people watching you. Don’t try anything foolish.”<br /> <br /> He truly has no idea.<br /> <br /> When I assure him I will be good, he finally lets me go and follows the other men into the next room where they will talk business over cigars and brandy before rejoining the party. A woman in my position would normally be expected to continue to circulate amongst the guests, ensuring everyone is happy, but no one expects that of me, and I slip away through the back door instead. <br /> <br /> “Do you need something, Mrs Bancroft?” the guard at the door asks, straightening up in case he needs to act.<br /> <br /> “No, thank you. I’m just getting a breath of fresh air. Will you let me know if my mate returns and needs me?”<br /> <br /> My calm reply seems to reassure him and he lets me pass. The garden is surrounded by a tall hedge concealing an iron fence, so there is nowhere I could go anyway. Letting me out this door is foolproof, or so he believes. What he doesn’t know is that I have been scouting the grounds every time I’ve been allowed outside, and there is one place I am certain I can get through the fence, in my wolf form. <br /> <br /> I will only get one chance at this, so I need to make the most of it. <br /> <br /> But as I step out into the garden, I am stopped in my tracks by the last voice I would ever expect to hear in this place. <br /> <br /> “Bree? Is that you?”<br /> Chapter 7<br /> ~~Drew’s PoV~~<br /> <br /> I’m waiting for Carter at the front door when he arrives at the party. <br /> <br /> “Are you happy now?” he teases. He likes to keep things light because if he didn’t, the weight of his responsibility would wear him down, but I know that if I say I have any concerns, he’ll take me seriously.<br /> <br /> “Security’s strong,” I tell him honestly before sharing my concern. “Maybe too strong for a private citizen.”<br /> <br /> “The guy who owns this house is the foreign minister,” Carter points out. “He regularly hosts visiting officials.” <br /> <br /> That’s valid, and I already told myself that too, but it doesn’t fully explain it. “It’s still on the excessive side. It’s almost as if he’s expecting trouble, if not tonight, then sometime soon. People with this much security generally have powerful enemies, and that’s always a concern, whether they’re after you or not. You could end up caught in the crossfire.”<br /> <br /> “What do you want to do, then?” Carter asks me bluntly. “You gave the okay for me to come, so it can’t be that bad, is it?”<br /> <br /> I did give approval, mostly because I have no concrete evidence of any threat. It’s just this vague feeling of unease that I can’t explain, and I’m not sure it’s worth offending our hosts over. “I don’t have a reason to call the party off, but I want you to keep one of us with you at all times. If we say you need to leave, you leave immediately, no questions asked.”<br /> <br /> “Understood.” Carter gives me a firm nod that is his promise, and I take him at his word. We both know when the time is right for a joke and when we need to take each other seriously. It’s one of the reasons we work so well together.<br /> <br /> I double check that all the other men understand their assignments before I follow Carter into the main reception room, not close enough to interfere with his duties, but close enough that I can carry out mine. Prince Henrik finds him shortly after we arrive and leads him over to another group of people to introduce him, while I follow at a distance.<br /> <br /> That’s when I get my first glimpse of the red hair of the woman standing next to the man Carter is speaking to. The man and woman have their backs to me and I can’t see their faces, but that shade of red reminds me immediately of Bree. I was just thinking about her on the plane, and now she’s on my mind again. <br /> <br /> Suddenly, it hits me. <br /> <br /> She left the party that night three years ago with a man from this very kingdom. What if she came here with him? What if this is why I haven’t been able to find any trace of her in the empire? How has that thought never occurred to me before?<br /> <br /> I move to the side, trying to get around the group so that I can see the woman’s face to find out if I’m right, but the prince gestures in the other direction and everyone turns that way. Damn it. My heart is pounding at the mere idea that I’ve found her at last, but I can’t let myself be distracted. Besides, if she’s here, it must mean she’s found her mate. That idea disappoints me, which is ridiculous. I only ever wanted to find her to apologize to her… didn’t I?<br /> <br /> Carter begins to follow the prince into another room, along with the other man they were just speaking to, but the woman stays where she is, and I quickly mind-link one of the other men in my team. You take the prince. I’ll stay out here. <br /> <br /> Yes, sir, comes the ready response, and I watch to ensure he follows Carter into the room before turning my full attention to the redhead who has started to leave the room in the opposite direction, her back still to me.<br /> <br /> Glancing around me to make sure there’s nothing important that I’m missing, I follow her at a distance, her red hair drawing me towards her like a beacon though I still haven’t seen her face. She stops to speak to the man positioned at the door and he lets her through. When I try to follow, however, he holds me back. “This is the minister’s private garden.”<br /> <br /> I don’t want to cause a scene, but I need to know if I’m right or if I’ve let my imagination carry me away, so I stay where I am but call out after her: “Bree? Is that you?”<br /> <br /> The woman stops in mid-step and turns back, and as soon as I see her face, I’m filled with both delight and concern. It is her, but something has changed. She doesn’t look well at all.<br /> <br /> “Drew?” Confusion echoes in her voice as she takes a step back towards the door, and the fact that she remembers my name after all this time makes me unreasonably happy. “How… I mean, why… what are you doing here?”<br /> <br /> “I’m here with the king,” I explain. My body moves forward, pulled towards her by some invisible string, but the man at the door puts out his arm to hold me back. <br /> <br /> “Mrs Bancroft?” he says, addressing Bree. “You know this man?”<br /> <br /> So, she is mated after all. I’d been so distracted by her appearance that I hadn’t paid attention to her scent, but I can smell it now. She has been claimed by another man, and a bitter taste fills my mouth at the thought, for no good reason.<br /> <br /> “I do know him,” Bree tells the guard before giving me an apologetic smile. “I would love to catch up, Drew, I truly would. It’s so nice to see you, but I need a minute to myself. Would you wait for me inside?”<br /> <br /> “Of course. I didn’t mean to intrude.” Obviously, I have overstepped. We have only ever exchanged a few words before; I don’t know what I was expecting. <br /> <br /> I take a step back into the house as Bree turns around to head further into the garden, but just as quickly, I stop as my nose twitches. My sense of smell has always been one of my best skills, well-developed even for a wolf, but once again, I have let myself be distracted by Bree’s presence here. It’s a rookie mistake, but now that I’m paying attention, I know there’s someone else in the garden, someone I can’t see. <br /> <br /> “Who else is out there?” I ask the man at the door as Bree heads behind a hedge that shields her from our view. <br /> <br /> “No one,” he assures me, but his eyes dart quickly to the side and back, and I know immediately that he is lying even if I couldn’t smell the other wolf myself.<br /> <br /> In a split second, I make my choice, running past him out into the garden as he shouts after me. “Stop! Wait!”<br /> <br /> Each step sends a jarring impact through my prosthetic legs as I round the corner. The guard will be calling his backup, so I don’t have much time, but that’s not what’s worrying me at the moment: I’m much more concerned about who’s waiting out there for Bree and why. <br /> <br /> I see them as soon as I turn the corner. Bree is standing against the hedge, removing her dress for some reason, while the other figure approaches silently. Bree is down to a thin silk slip and the other person’s face is obscured beneath a hooded cloak, but beneath the light of the moon, I see the glint of the knife in their hand. <br /> <br /> I sprint towards the pair but it’s obvious I won’t get there in time, so I call out as I run: “Bree! Look out!” <br /> <br /> Startled, she turns just in time to see the figure approach and scrambles back, falling to the ground as she darts out of the way.<br /> <br /> My artificial legs are designed for agility but not necessarily for speed, and the person with the knife is quick. Although I try to grab them, I only catch the edge of the cloak. It pulls off the person’s face, and I’m shocked to see the woman from the screen earlier, the one who was arguing with Bree’s mate. She hisses at me as I expose her, but she manages to twist out of my reach. Making another instantaneous decision, I let her go so I can check on Bree instead. The security guards should be coming any second anyway so they will stop the fleeing woman. <br /> <br /> “Are you alright?” I reach out my hands to Bree who is still on the ground, barefoot in her slip.<br /> <br /> “I’m okay,” she answers shakily, taking hold of my bionic hand to pull herself up. She stumbles, and I put my other hand on her waist to steady her. “But you need to leave, please. I don’t have much time…”<br /> <br /> I don’t get a chance to ask her what she needs time for. A second later, the security guards arrive, their weapons drawn as they shout at me. <br /> <br /> “Get away from her! Put your hands up!”<br /> <br /> Too late, I realize what this looks like with me standing here holding onto the half-dressed mate of another man.<br /> <br /> Your Majesty? I mind-link Carter as I let Bree go and raise my hands slowly into the air. 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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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1011424	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526153	1726031131		455		1551283958770182	1	9.5608021550673E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375369230733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468827	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435464876_928351049074468_1271485028549554457_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=YeB8IH77dIIAb6QxDPa&_nc_oc=AdgOoHO2ufI7wDnD1URzX0geiQnC0OfAfcnpOOvPYkKmZpcPGX0OC6UwgwGERH-ZxnAgzJ4FfDWxACq4J6ojL95e&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfD_Zdk4QfACN8SYcKfm63JvPfCpOLu4s1v0lwd8_4nIHA&oe=6618DAF1	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435512634_1134780467664655_1515503221527118439_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=qaBh8K8WwSoAb4IyVaw&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBQljjTPHanzyFwKqONiW4jMig4vidAywYDqZdol7P35g&oe=6618F5DA			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011396	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526153	1726031131		455		1383195645720805	1	8.2281220958137E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207550858040721		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzA3Mi8yMDI0MDQwNzEzNDEyNy9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468742	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423557196_1461239934818443_1309472364876840577_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=krYsgp6kgTYAb4vLNdn&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBnrgMWlg_QarhBLciVkTDw636KCPU0pna-m2nvIoG9yQ&oe=6618F267	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434556662_2765874966894598_3646309836418828020_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yuxKZ_0g2GUAb4C-4hh&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCSj29Gdilgw1mkPCIVGVU-mL0Fk4_A0-1DYAQdUzlNLA&oe=6618E62E			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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Her face has a mixed expression of frown and worry.<br /> &quot;Are you sure you&#039;re ready to go back to San Francisco?&quot;<br /> I put down the dress I was holding as I found myself laughing at her question.<br /> &quot;Of course! Why shouldn&#039;t I be ready?&quot;<br /> She shrugged, walking towards the bed and slumped herself next to me. &quot;I think you should ask yourself that question and not me.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, I don&#039;t have to ask myself that question because I know that I&#039;m ready! It&#039;s been almost four years since I left my hometown and I really missed the things I was doing then.&quot;<br /> &quot;Okay, as you say so.&quot; She gives me a shrug for the second time. &quot;Are you now going to stay there for good?&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know. Maybe yes, maybe no. But honestly, I haven&#039;t thought about it yet. I just want to see my daughter and surprise her on her birthday.&quot;<br /> &quot;How about seeing your husband again? Are you ready for that?&quot;<br /> &quot;Ex-husband! He&#039;s no longer my husband, Jack, remember?&quot;<br /> &quot;Alright, but what if you meet him again at the party? You know, it&#039;s impossible for you not to see him again. After all, he&#039;s still Cali&#039;s father.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. And so - if he&#039;s there? I can&#039;t stop him from seeing his daughter, besides, everyone expects him to attend the party. Of course, some of them are just to gossip about our lives.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hmm ... so you mean to say you&#039;re ready to face him again after four years of hiding from him?&quot;<br /> &quot;Excuse me! I&#039;m not hiding from him, I didn&#039;t and I will not. Why would I do that? And as for your question, of course, I&#039;m ready. I completely forgot what happened. It&#039;s all in the past. I am now Samantha Soriano version 2.0!&quot; I said flipping my hair over my shoulder. You know, to show her how confident I am with my answer.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re saying you have already moved on, huh?&quot; She asked after a while. I know how much she&#039;s trying to suppress her laughter.<br /> I sighed.<br /> &quot;Jack, how many times do I have to answer that question? I&#039;ve already moved on and whatever has happened in the past, it will remain buried like all the stupid feelings I felt for him four years ago. I&#039;m completely healed, especially now that I have David. I love him and I&#039;m happy with him.&quot;<br /> David is my boyfriend. And If you&#039;re asking if my daughter approved him as my boyfriend ... the answer is yes and we&#039;ve been together for six months.<br /> &quot;Oh ... alright, you&#039;re completely healed.&quot; She left me hanging on those words and busied herself checking her new polished nails.<br /> &quot;Hep! You don&#039;t have to explain. Just let me continue, okay? What I was saying earlier was that you should take David with you to San Francisco. Why? Well, it&#039;s not just to introduce him to everyone, but to show your ex-husband what kind of precious gem he has thrown 4 years ago. He chose to be with that woman who knows nothing but shows off on a catwalk wearing only two pieces of her - I mean, cloth!&quot;<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t blame her, she&#039;s a model.&quot; I chuckled.<br /> &quot;I know she&#039;s a lingerie model, but you don&#039;t get my point, do you? You and Luke had been married for 4 years, you had a five-year-old daughter but what got me confused is that he never learned to love you? Goodness!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch! Do you really have to slap me again with those words?&quot; I pretended to be hurt. I couldn&#039;t help it. I don&#039;t even know why those words still give a slight sting in my spine.<br /> &quot;Why? Isn&#039;t it true? Jeez! If only it were David, I think he learned to love you in those 4 years of being together!&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, if only he was David, but he&#039;s not him. He&#039;s Luke Marcuz Williams.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s be serious, Sam. What if suddenly everything changes when you come back?&quot;<br /> This made me frown. &quot;What do you mean?&quot;<br /> &quot;What if when you see him again you&#039;ll realize that you still love him? That nothing has changed and that you are still in love with him even after four years?&quot;<br /> My mouth suspended in mid-air. I admit I was kinda shocked by her question.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not going to happen.&quot; I smiled, shaking my head.<br /> &quot;How can you be sure of that?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just know, &quot; I said with a shrug.<br /> &quot;Well, let&#039;s see.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s true, Jack, believe me. Because Luke and I...&quot; (I smiled bitterly) &quot; ... we just met, but we weren&#039;t really destined to be together. See? Fate had just played on us.&quot; I blinked away the tears which I don&#039;t know where it came from.<br /> &quot;Ohh...&quot; she held my hand, giving me a sad smile. &quot;You&#039;re right, you&#039;re not meant to be together. It&#039;s enough that you became fool and stupid over him in your youth days. But anyway, at least that&#039;s stupidity gave you the most precious gift you&#039;ve ever received.&quot;<br /> I dropped my back to the bed when Jack finally left my room. She&#039;s right. The biggest mistake I made also gave me a precious and memorable gift in my life ... becoming a mother. It was a mistake that I will forever regret doing but would be grateful for at the same time.<br /> Staring blankly at the ceiling, a sad smile formed my lips as the part of that happy and painful memories crossed my mind again.<br /> Four years ago ... a 17-year-old Samantha ...<br /> &quot;Ouch!&quot;<br /> I screamed, caressing my forehead. Then a crumpled paper landed in front of me. I don&#039;t have to ask who did that stupid thing as there is only one person who always does such a thing to annoy me. My older brother, Dale.<br /> Frowning, I slowly turned my chair only to see him lying on my bed, grinning with his legs crossed against each other.<br /> &quot;Dale! What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> &quot;Shhh ... hey, sis, why do you always forget that this is also my house?&quot; He changed his position. He faced me, resting his head on the palm of his hand while his elbow supported its weight.<br /> &quot;Dale Sebastian Soriano! Don&#039;t you know how to respect someone&#039;s privacy? You&#039;re so annoying!&quot;<br /> But he just laughed even more.<br /> My chest goes up and down but I remained seated. I&#039;m really trying to calm my nerves not to kill my own brother. How I wish sometimes for the ground to open up and swallow him. I don&#039;t care if it includes my bed, I&#039;ll just ask Dad to buy me a new one.<br /> &quot;Samantha, Samantha, Samantha. Tsk.tsk.tsk ... when are you going to wake up and stop dreaming about my best friend? Oh, no, I forgot you&#039;re awake. Stop daydreaming about Luke, because let me tell you, he already has a girlfriend. And even if he doesn&#039;t have one, he will certainly never notice you.&quot;<br /> &#039;Ouch.&#039; My heart screams inside.<br /> &quot;He will never look at you. Tss! He doesn&#039;t even like you, I mean, you&#039;re not his type.&quot;<br /> Is he really my brother or have I just been adopted? He&#039;s a straightforward person and sometimes I couldn&#039;t help but hurt with his harsh words.<br /> &quot;You really know how to throw harsh words, are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s true, Sam. You&#039;re no match compared to all the girls who flaunt their bodies every day in front of him. Look at yourself, you don&#039;t even know how to use makeup.&quot;<br /> &quot;You know what, I started getting confused if we are really siblings! You don&#039;t love me and I feel it!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tss! Stop the drama, Samantha, it doesn&#039;t suit you.&quot;<br /> I just blinked repeatedly. The nerve.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just concern about you, don&#039;t you get it? You&#039;ll never want to be his girlfriend if you just know him.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you know about love? I&#039;m warning you, Samantha, stop your illusions about Luke. He already has a girlfriend.&quot;<br /> I just rolled my eyes. The word came from him, Luke has a girlfriend - yes, a girlfriend, meaning a girlfriend only. And since they are not yet married, I still have the chance to make him look at me and of course, to love me. Yay!<br /> Visiting my brother at the University is not my first time doing it. I&#039;ve done this many times in the past eight months since I knew that his best friend had returned to San Francisco to continue his studies. But I must admit that this is the first time I come here &#039;ALONE&#039;, as my best friend&#039;s rope of patience towards my brother has already reached its limit. Well ... I guess you already know the reason.<br /> Wearing my new mini skirt or should I say - the shortest I&#039;ve ever had - skirt, I smiled at all the girls who actually presume to be my sister-in-law in the future.<br /> &quot;Hi, Sam.&quot; They greet me in unison.<br /> &quot;Hello.&quot; I greet back smiling.<br /> Well, Dale and Luke are both famous in this school, not only because they both have looks and appeal, but also because they were both heirs to the largest advertising and real estate company in the country.<br /> I kept walking until my feet reached the best spot where I could see my king playing. I&#039;m sure they haven&#039;t noticed me yet. Well, it&#039;s a big favor on my part, since I was able to watch and stare the way Luke&#039;s muscles flex every time he moves.<br /> So the game started. I just rolled my eyes when the annoying creatures - I mean, girls behind me started screaming the names of their favorite players.<br /> But my heart jumped out of my chest when our eyes met. I smiled sweetly at him, but I only got a blank stare before he ran to the other side of the court.<br /> &#039;Hmm ... it&#039;s okay. I know you&#039;ll be mine soon.&#039; A desperate smile formed on my lips.<br /> &quot;What - &quot; It&#039;s too late for me to avoid the flying round object as it already hits me on the shoulder. And because of its strong impact, I fall from my seat. &quot;Ouch!&quot; I screamed because of the unexpected pain.<br /> &quot;Oh, God! Are you okay? I&#039;m sorry, I didn&#039;t catch the ball before it went in your direction.&quot; A new face from the team asked me while helping me to stand up.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay, I&#039;m fine.&quot; I tried to smile after seeing Luke standing behind him.<br /> &quot;Tss! This is a college university, but what is a spoiled brat high school student doing here?&quot; Luke sneered and although it pinched my heart, I still managed to smile - charmingly.<br /> &quot;Hi, Luke.&quot;<br /> He stared at me and I didn&#039;t miss the way he clenched his jaws after seeing my skirt. His expression became darker, but I &#039;misinterpret it in some naughty idea&#039;.<br /> I hold my breath and held my chin up. This is it, he finally noticed my outfit.<br /> I was just pulled back to earth when he started walking away after throwing me a hard glare.<br /> &quot;W-Wait!&quot; I can still feel the pain on my butt but I have to run after him. I don&#039;t want to miss this opportunity as it only happens in a blue moon. &quot;Luke!&quot; I grabbed his arm which made him stop and look at me.<br /> I swear my heart stopped beating the moment he turned around. His cheeks were red and so were his lips. Oh, gosh! He looks so handsome.<br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - &quot;<br /> &quot;What do you want, Ms. Soriano?&quot;<br /> Oh, yeah ... the second time he called me Miss Soriano.<br /> &quot;Why are you calling me by my last name? I told you to call me Sam, besides, you&#039;re my brother&#039;s best friend, aren&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> He scoffed, removing his arm from my grip. &quot;Right. Your brother and I are best friends and not us. We are not even close.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, but we can at least be friends, you know.&quot; I shrugged awkwardly, trying to keep up his pace.<br /> &quot;Look, Miss Soriano, I&#039;m busy and I don&#039;t have time for this childish conversation.&quot;<br /> &quot;Childish - no, it&#039;s not! I mean it. We can be friends.&quot; I know some of his teammates are looking at us right now with different expressions on their faces, but the thing is - &#039;I don&#039;t care.&#039;<br /> He instantly stopped walking. And I take that as an opportunity to tell him what I feel, where honestly, I&#039;ve already forgotten how many times I&#039;ve confessed it to him.<br /> &quot;I like you, Luke Marcuz. No, I think I&#039;m falling in love with you.&quot; I smiled even though I already knew what his next words will be.<br /> We heard some cheerings from the other students and his expression darkened as he formed his fists into a hardball. It&#039;s okay - I know he wouldn&#039;t hit me.<br /> &quot;You know what, why don&#039;t you just go home and do your homework instead of bothering me? You&#039;re too young for this kind of thing, don&#039;t you know that? And forgodsake, how many times do I have to tell you that I don&#039;t like you!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch.&quot; My right hand automatically lifted into my left chest. &quot;But I said I like you, what will you do about it?&quot;<br /> &#039;Who says I can&#039;t be an actress?&#039;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re just wasting your effort, Samantha. Wearing heavy makeup, fitted shirt, short skirt and 4-inch heels is only for those desperate women!&quot;<br /> Maybe if we&#039;re just in a different situation, I would have jumped 10 times and roll on the ground as he mentioned my name ... but his words cuts not only my heart but also my ego.<br /> &quot;I already have a girlfriend and I love her.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know, but just like what you said, she&#039;s only your girlfriend and not your wife. So that means I still have a chance to prove myself to you.&quot; I shrugged.<br /> I don&#039;t know where I got the strength to spill those words, but I have to make him understand what I feel. I noticed the fire registering in his eyes, showing a silent warning as he took a step closer to me.<br /> &quot;Listen kid and bear this in your mind!&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re too young and naive to understand the things around you. And do you think I&#039;m oblivious of what you&#039;re doing?&quot; He scoffed. &quot;No, I&#039;m not, so better stop this childish act of yours and stop bothering me. I love my girlfriend and I would never, never choose you over her.&quot;<br /> And with one last glare, he left me speechless and open-mouthed in the middle. <br /> <br /> At our favourite fast-food restaurant 7 years ago ...<br /> &quot;What the heck! Are you insane, Samantha?&quot; That was Jack&#039;s first reaction when I told her about my plan of seducing Luke to the next level.<br /> &quot;Well, I have no choice, Jack.&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you talking about you have no choice? You have all the choices in the world to stop your craziness over Luke Williams, otherwise, you will end up miserably!&quot;<br /> &quot;Miserably? No, Jack, because miserably is what will happen to me if I just let him marry that woman after his graduation!&quot;<br /> Queen Of The Night resto-bar, 9:30 pm.<br /> The roaring music filled my ears the moment I entered the exclusive night bar.<br /> I waited for almost half an hour before the man I was waiting for finally entered the club. I immediately called the bartender&#039;s attention and pointed to Luke&#039;s direction. He recognized him instantly the moment I showed Luke&#039;s photo. He hesitated at first, asked me again some random questions and because of that, I pulled the last $5000 out of my bag, and that&#039;s what made him shut his mouth.<br /> He nodded and motioned for me to hide while he&#039;s doing the rest of the job.<br /> Honestly, I have a lot of plans, way better than this. But after listening to his conversation with my brother, I don&#039;t know what happened to me. Suddenly I became frustrated and desperate to make him mine, although I know that with this plan I will not only be able to stop their wedding but also to destroy their relationship.<br /> But that&#039;s what I wanted and here I am now. Besides, backing out isn&#039;t in my vocabulary. I have already paid the prick of a bartender all my pennies, so I have no choice but to proceed with the plan. The operation &#039;stops Luke Williams wedding and make him fall in love with me&#039; plan&#039;.<br /> My eyes widened like saucers the moment I saw Dale walking behind Luke as they entered the club. I couldn&#039;t help cursing because I didn&#039;t know whether to continue doing it or I&#039;ll be back next time.<br /> &#039;Whew! You have to think of a better solution for this, Samantha!&#039;<br /> Until finally a brilliant idea came to my mind. I immediately ran to the ladies&#039; room and entered one of the cubicles.<br /> &quot;Why on earth would I do that?&quot; I can imagine the deep frown painted on Jack&#039;s forehead when she answered my call.<br /> I tried to ask her a favor to call my brother and pick me up from Janet&#039;s house, one of our classmates as the wheel on the back of my car flattened out, so I had to send it to the nearest mechanical shop.<br /> &quot;Please, Jack?&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you doing at Janet&#039;s house at this very late hour? And seriously, you&#039;re really asking me a favor to call your narcissistic brother? Huh! Why don&#039;t you just call him and tell him to pick you up?&quot;<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t!&quot; I bit my lip. &#039;Jeez, why did I say that?&#039;<br /> &quot;What? What do you mean you can&#039;t?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - I - I can&#039;t reach his phone. I tried to call him but he&#039;s out of range.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s what happened before I ended up in a room with Luke&#039;s sleeping figure after almost two hours of waiting.<br /> But the moment I got out of the washroom, my vision became blurry and I don&#039;t know why I suddenly felt dizzy. I don&#039;t remember ordering heavy drinks, &#039;cause I only asked the prick bartender to give me just a ladies drink. And as far as I remember, I only have two &#039;shots&#039; if what they may call it.<br /> &quot;What the heck is going on with me?&quot; I asked myself confused.<br /> Massaging my temple, I took a deep breath and tried to walk towards the bed. The room is a bit dark and the only light source comes from the small table lamp near the bed, which is enough for me to see how drunk Luke is.<br /> I sit on the edge of the bed. Greek God&#039;s body flaunts freely in front of me and God knows how much I really wanted to touch every part of his body. And despite the heaviness of my eyelids, I tried to lift my hand and bring it to his hair.<br /> I don&#039;t know but the tears started to blur my vision. I must be 17 but I know that I feel for him. I love him.<br /> &#039;You know what, I always wonder what happens if I was born at your same, would you ever notice me? Or what if I&#039;m Dale and I happen to be your best friend, would you ever feel the same for me? Would you ever return my feelings, this love I have for you?&#039;<br /> I&#039;m not sure if this is my first and ever last chance to do this. Besides, I don&#039;t even know what will happen tomorrow, so before the drowsiness takes over me, I found myself cupping his face and pecking him passionately.<br /> How I pray this isn&#039;t just a dream, that we could stay like this forever and that I never wake up, so I could always be with him and his always next to me. He&#039;s mine and I am his. It&#039;s only in my dreams that I don&#039;t have to play a smart girl in front of him. I don&#039;t have to go to his university every time I wanted to see him, as he would be the one to make an effort to see me.<br /> &quot;Baby girl.&quot;<br /> I tried again to open my eyes despite the heaviness that I felt with my eyelids only to see the smile on his lips. I was about to return that smile but I was a little bit late to do it. He captured my lips in a hard and possessive peck while his hands were doing its job, wandering all over my body.<br /> I was still busy analyzing my feelings when he positioned himself between my legs and ...<br /> &quot;Oh, God!&quot;<br /> I gasped loudly as I felt the unexpected pain that surged down my core. Honestly, I didn&#039;t expect my first time to be this painful and that I hadn&#039;t even noticed that my nails were digging his shoulders. He&#039;s just too busy moving on top of me not to realize it.<br /> Until the pain finally subsides and turns it into another burning sensation that builds up inside me, drowning my mind in the pool of lust and that&#039;s it - my whole body shuddered beneath him.<br /> After reaching his peak, he dropped his body next to me. And much to my surprise, he pulled me even closer to him, wrapping my small frame with his toned and strong arm while the other served as my pillow.<br /> &quot;I love you, &quot; I whispered, my face was on his neck.<br /> &quot;I love you, baby girl.&quot;<br /> I heard it. I heard those words before losing consciousness and falling asleep.<br /> After washing my face and drying it with a clean towel, I started putting on my clothes from yesterday. I have to hurry as I want to ask the prick bartender of what he put in my drinks last night.<br /> Taking my steps out of the bathroom, my mind was focused on my goal of talking to the bartender and I didn&#039;t waste any second looking at the bed. I took my bag and was about to open the door when suddenly a loud voice roared through the four corners of the room.<br /> &quot;Where are you going?&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do, Samantha?&quot;<br /> I flinched when he held my arms tightly. His voice laced with anger and so his eyes, that if that kind of look could ever kill, I&#039;m sure I&#039;m already lying six feet under the ground.<br /> &quot;answer me!&quot;<br /> &quot;Huh? I - I didn&#039;t do anything - &quot; but he cut me off.<br /> &quot;Liar! You spiked my drinks last night, didn&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> &quot;I - &quot; Holy God, what am I going to say? &quot;I&#039;m sorry, &quot; I uttered, lowering my head. I couldn&#039;t bear to look him in the eye. They were like a fire that slowly burns my soul.<br /> &quot;Sorry? You&#039;re sorry?&quot;<br /> &quot;Aww ... y-you&#039;re hurting me.&quot; I tried to remove his hands but he only tightened his grip. My tears were now forming around my eyes not because I&#039;m scared but because of the guilt that is eating me inside. &quot;I - I just wanted to take pictures of you but I wasn&#039;t intending to have intercourse with you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Really?&quot; He asked, clenching his jaws.<br /> &quot;Believe me, Luke, this is not included in my plan and I didn&#039;t intend - &quot;<br /> &quot;your excuses! Why am I supposed to believe you?&quot; and he began to launch curses and offensive words that almost made me cry.<br /> &quot;You know what? You&#039;ve completely lost my respect for you! I thought you&#039;re different, but no, I was wrong!&quot;<br /> &quot;I didn&#039;t do anything. I told you I felt dizzy and fell asleep last night. I&#039;m sorry. Honestly, I thought it was a dream - &quot;<br /> &quot;A dream? Really, huh? Was it a dream that you enjoyed so much?&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just stating the truth. I have no plans to ruin you, I - I just want to be with you because I love you and that&#039;s all.&quot;<br /> &quot;Samantha Soriano, the mere fact that you planed all this means you have every intention of ruining me! What is it for? You want me to notice you? I don&#039;t like you and how many times do I have to shout it in front of you just to make you understand that I don&#039;t like you?&quot;<br /> He paused for a few seconds.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t love you and do you think that after everything you did last night, I will still be able to love you?&quot;<br /> I suddenly lost for words. I was just standing in front of him, motionless.		Shep002		55	https://facebook.com/100093452425291	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011996	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		3735766006741754	1	2.6600953808204E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	2064393377185860		0	The New Find			120208153322130676		www.thenewfind.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Get Paingone Plus up to 40% Off Today	✅ 60-Day Money Back Guarantee	https://thenewfind.com/blogs/featured/paingone		1711480676	2.0643933771859E+15	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434150963_725990149520142_4396504840310295169_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KwK5Iv6f98IAb6qCI3f&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfD149iHwSOfmWK03fC1gY7vhlG9Fmt9pKeUifUzzUvH4g&oe=6618C968	person_profile	0	The New Find	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434145755_1564540364118242_1316848979803447316_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=AvVu6woOsj4Ab5mWVp8&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBZ6xOY4dlfICny7jd0JI85BUJ5X6QwZRm9OLH0Phwf5g&oe=6618DABA			0	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &quot;Bought the Paingone Plus to help with my shoulder pain. It does exactly as advertised as I can target the specific muscles and areas that are causing me issues. I was very surprised at how powerful it is and I can even use it on my piriformis. I have a Tens unit with the multiple sticky pads that I had been using but this is so much quicker and easier (not to mention cleaner). Its so great to just be able to grab it and do a little therapy as opposed to a big drawn out process. I would definitely recommend it!&quot; - John P.<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Paingone Plus is a small pen-shaped TENS device that quickly and effectively relieves acute and chronic pain anywhere, all naturally 😌. It&#039;s 100% drug-free and can be used all day every day!<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> 💯 Over 300+ 5-Star Reviews &amp; Counting!<br /> 👨‍⚕ Scientifically Proven TENS Tech, Doctor Created &amp; FDA Cleared<br /> 🙌 Relieves Back, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hand, Foot, Wrist, and Arm Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Cramps, Athletic Pain &amp; More<br /> 🌿 100% Drug-Free, Safe &amp; Effective<br /> 💎 Reusable and Built to Last for Years<br /> ✈ Portable, Wireless &amp; No Charging Required<br /> 👉 As Seen On: NBC, NEWSnet, FOX &amp; More<br /> ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀<br /> Click ‘LEARN MORE’ to claim your discount with a risk-free 60 day trial!		The New Find		35481	https://facebook.com/thenewfind	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012012	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526162	1726031131		455		401691919163009		2.7556488890498E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000677210431		feelingwonderful.club	Watch more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290132	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435302361_1440212993284427_8006077913847962900_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Rv7I3YDfsW0Ab4Zza18&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA2pPk81KTwXrjmpgsMCBBjhmbu6UQAbTjlylQjDoEqqQ&oe=6618FA3D	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435430231_3359384584354915_7871663352521913448_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=A3usTFHU1k0Ab4k64S4&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBQYlXP_qYA3i6PthjeuXyL7w5apodtNIR8l1e1nBvxpQ&oe=6618D608			0	3	Nights were the worst, every toss and turn a reminder of my Neuropathic pain. But then, this quick little trick gave me my first full night&#039;s sleep in years.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011939	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031131		455		1477016959877700	3	3.862077043277E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	281415728381640		0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?			120209456128050566		mysciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://mysciatiease.com/fb/bem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=0a95e3d0-7fa4-4c55-b9c5-c68727df6007&lpid=b4d81eeb-499c-4639-ae53-fdeef8035d73		1712434675	2.8141572838164E+14	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435406834_451230944141619_195721418451814696_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=uG-0TdeDTbMAb5Dwoeq&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBSvkw1mJ6pRrEFAmdzST6xTkKQZhJXCYyrGxQFinsjnw&oe=6618DEF9	person_profile	0	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434564562_464601659466915_1799849729401746483_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iCiKi3qgC0QAb5GX6Kd&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCk95TvYhtWKqCA9E3zPKzyHtGwoI5BWSLJDp7mM3aALQ&oe=6618D1F2			0	3	"𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 5𝟎 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲?" Many people suffer with searing pain in their back, buttocks, hips, and down the back of their legs… Yet they chalk it up as “part of getting older…” or blame it on a "disc bulge" or "disc degeneration"... But it’s actually one of the early, sign of 1 vitamin deficiency, common in adults over 60. Fortunately, there’s a new vitamin we can take right now to immediately replenish it -- NO drugs, injections, or expensive therapies required. Click the button below and watch a short video on how to immediately target this 1 (sciatic nerve) deficiency today. 👇		Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?		10625	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011451	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526154	1726031131		455		1901236690391562	1	3.3695226938071E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	142292175627960		0	Fun003			120208411437100696		a.funstorys.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.funstorys.com/ad/RnVuU3RvcnkvMTQzODMzLzIwMjQwNDA3MTYzNzM2L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712479232	1.4229217562796E+14	Fun003	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436331963_2866489396838971_1936965982007021361_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=DHlR6D-jWAQAb4IuYYf&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBSZxa69fjoggYJTf5Fqr6Tq_yY3BJptbUIVnEG586ATg&oe=6618E286	person_profile	0	Fun003	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436268967_226626477180468_4617567852735920469_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HxoDznlafLYAb7q6_GM&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDCOoV6-4h3PgxzUI52QVgbE5HFtY_v577dYrz3lAQnng&oe=6618F1E3			0	3	The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> —<br /> During my last year at university, I had just turned 21 when Stephan came into my life. My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. In the evening I went to the mall and bought some beautiful blouses and shirts, all in strong colors and prints.<br /> Jennifer called me twice during the day and said that Stephan had spent the day at my parents&#039; house, the wretch stayed there making drama, and to make matters worse, Dad and Mom are on his side, in other words, as well as betraying me and doing everything he&#039;s done, the prick still has the nerve to play the victim and turn my family against me.<br /> My hatred for Stephan is only growing and I don&#039;t even know how I&#039;m going to react when I come face to face with him.		Fun003		58	https://facebook.com/61551606164621	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. 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1011197	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526150	1726031132		455		430775102870494	3	1.5107943394742E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	102114825976458		0	The novels			120207702946900429		page.joyreadings.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Free reading with Title "Love at the Wrong Table"		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=4685&brand=2&app=0&ppid=1635&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120207702932720429&ori_adset_id=120207702933190429&ori_ad_id=120207702946180429		1712485070	1.0211482597646E+14	The novels	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434556852_1820368088478534_873665754184447841_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=UV0pNr2ukZ0Ab4E3lxd&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCQBEPXBRnSIUENVJctZF7etx_aMghOweznM6JMMc5qyg&oe=6618F0FB	person_profile	0	The novels	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434568049_432944052545440_5881636140724991978_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZHyOnvzR97MAb5FGgLy&_nc_oc=AdjzRCJv6EKMvOPOCzLvOqwgU75CdXxsJjmMIkS-kFwa0jp4cpyFCD0CP5e09sopt1SGp1XT9q4Md4Szz-W8CusS&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfByJVwhvp0UV4q1jNhQeMoeLrp7YbvtUpJlx28zJwvMBg&oe=6618E349			0	3	A male gynecologist went to the wrong table on a blind date, but he didn&#039;t expect that a female CEO with a net worth of tens of billions would be interested in him.<br /> ............................................................................................................................................................<br /> “I know, Mom. I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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That is probably the thirtieth time they&#039;ve said those words. Nonetheless, I ignore them and drink my water. We&#039;re sat at a table in the cafeteria where for once the table&#039;s near an isolated area. If there&#039;s one thing I hate about cafeterias; they&#039;re extremely noisy.<br /> Aaliyah clasps her hands together. &quot;So Emery, did you check your snapchat today? I sent you like about a thousand snaps.&quot;<br /> I throw her a dumbfounded expression. &quot;With Ms. Sanders watching my every move. . . it&#039;s impossible to check my phone, not even for a second. She&#039;s already given me a two thousand word essay on the nuclear energy for the weekend.&quot;<br /> &quot;Oh right, I forgot you had a science class in the third period, my bad. That teacher of yours has a terrible sense of fashion.&quot; Aaliyah criticizes before taking a bite of her crispy taco - well, what&#039;s left of it.<br /> We both laugh at what she&#039;s said. Meet Aaliyah aka the fashion police. She&#039;s definitely no stranger to the fashion world with her gorgeous outfits that complement her light brown skin complexion.<br /> Today&#039;s one of those days when she&#039;s wearing a black jacket and shirt with the word YEEZUS imprinted on it. Her indigo boyfriend jeans contrast well with the black colour of her sportive sneakers and Céline handbag.<br /> With that kind of style, you can definitely say that she has great taste in fashion. Natalie and I normally go for the casual, simple skinny jeans and flats kind of style compared to Aaliyah who occasionally wears brand clothes.<br /> Natalie&#039;s currently sitting next to me whereas Aaliyah is opposite the both of us. She&#039;s always been the quiet type compared to Aaliyah who always loves to hear herself talk. She&#039;s kind of the don&#039;t-kill-my-vibe type of girl. Although she usually doesn&#039;t say much, she can be pretty funny when she wants to be.<br /> Distancing myself from their new discussion, I spot Anthony sitting at a table with a blonde haired girl a couple of feet away from our table. I scrunch my eyebrows when I instantly realize the girl being none other than - Stacey Hastings.<br /> Sensing my lack of communication, Natalie nudges my arm with her elbow. &quot;Earth to Emery were you even listening to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;Since when did Anthony and Stacey share tables?&quot; I inquire, completely dismissing her question.<br /> &quot;Oh, you didn&#039;t know?&quot;<br /> I shoot Aaliyah a confused expression. &quot;Didn&#039;t know what?&quot;<br /> &quot;Wow, you really need to catch up fast.&quot;<br /> &quot;They&#039;ve been dating since last summer.&quot; Natalie states rather bluntly, I might add.<br /> I spit my water through the atmosphere, forming a mist. 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When was the last time you&#039;ve spoken to Anthony?&#039;&#039;<br /> &quot;Today actually, after third period we had a civil conversation.&quot; I answer as I inwardly try not to replay the earlier confrontation I had with him.<br /> I may not fully know what he did to you but Emery, I am not the one to blame.<br /> I can still hear his words echoing in my head.<br /> &quot;Judging by your voice tone, I&#039;m guessing your conversation with Anthony didn&#039;t end so well.&quot; Natalie says, stating the obvious.<br /> Aaliyah raises a quizzical eyebrow. &quot;Yeah, what did you guys talk about?&quot;<br /> Shifting uneasily in my spot, I reveal the entire story. In general, I explain how Anthony knew that I was avoiding him, how he claimed to have no part in Dean&#039;s lame scheme two years ago, and how he didn&#039;t want to be blamed for Dean&#039;s actions.<br /> &quot;Anthony&#039;s right, you do need to stop pushing him away. . . I mean come on, he&#039;s always been a good friend of yours.&quot;<br /> Nodding absentmindedly, I flicker my eyes up to meet Aaliyah&#039;s gaze. &quot;You&#039;re probably right, I do need to put the past behind me.&quot;<br /> &quot;If it&#039;s any consolation, Dean&#039;s not attending school today.&quot; Natalie informs me before the bell rings, alerting students to prepare for the final period.<br /> &quot;Natalie, you&#039;ve obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a prick.&quot; I say dismissively.<br /> &quot;Alright. . .I won&#039;t ever mention his name again.&quot; Natalie mumbles nervously.<br /> Once our conversation ends, we head towards our respective lockers to collect our calculus textbooks for the last period.<br /> If I were to hear his voice two years ago, I probably would have felt the physical sensation of fireflies erupting in my stomach which lead to an increased heart rate and a common feeling of excitement.<br /> But as I&#039;m standing in the parking lot; clenching my fists with a scowl plastered across my face, I am prepared to face the devil in disguise.<br /> &quot;Do you own this property? That&#039;s right I didn&#039;t think so.&quot; I sneer with venom dripping from my every word after turning around.<br /> When it comes to my encounters with Dean, I always have to be on guard.<br /> &quot;You didn&#039;t answer the question.&quot; Dean bellows, his eyes narrow as they tighten around the edges. This is exactly how we&#039;ve been addressing each other two years ago with our exchanged bickering and vulgar insults. I can&#039;t even begin to explain how the boy standing right in front of me, has managed to cause me a lot of pain in the past. His reappearance in my life, triggers bad memories I so desperately have tried to push at the back of my head.<br /> Every part of me despises him with a passion.<br /> Was I not informed of his absence for the whole day? I&#039;m not ready to face him just yet. It&#039;s all just too much.<br /> My heart is beating so hard against my ribcage that I&#039;m practically sure he can hear it.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not obliged to answer your irrelevant question.&quot; I spit out in disdain.<br /> &quot;No see, what&#039;s going to happen is, I&#039;m going to drive you to the airport and you&#039;re gonna take a plane to go back to wherever you came from.&quot; he snarls, pulling his facial expression into a tight frown.<br /> I throw him a death glare. &quot;Me and you in the same car. . .yeah, I think I&#039;ll pass.&quot;<br /> For what seems like ages, he doesn&#039;t say anything, probably trying to come up with the next insult he&#039;s prepared to throw in my way.<br /> Alas.<br /> I immediately beat him up to it. &quot;I&#039;m going to pretend that I never had this conversation with you and ignore you throughout the whole semester. Now Get Lost.&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve got to be kidding me. . .&quot; he throws me a darkened expression which directly causes my fists to clench harder. &quot;So you&#039;re staying here for the whole semester?&quot; he echoes, making a low guttural sound of hostility in his throat.<br /> I glare at him sharply as he approaches me slowly, his 6&#039;2 towering my 5&#039;9 frame. He&#039;s so tall that I&#039;m having to lift my head a couple of times just to see his face.<br /> Lividness surges within since all I want to do is punch him in the face for wearing that arrogant expression of his.<br /> He&#039;s standing so close to me that I can practically feel his breath fanning my nose. I can&#039;t think straight due to the close proximity. I&#039;ll do anything to be anywhere else but here.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave her alone Dean?&quot; I never thought I&#039;d be happy to hear that voice until now. Ladies and gentlemen, Anthony coming to the rescue.<br /> &quot;Dude, this is between me and her.&quot; Dean indicates, averting his gaze towards Anthony&#039;s direction.<br /> &quot;Come on Dean, she&#039;s been through a lot! Just give her some space.&quot; Anthony tells him as he throws me a pitiful look.<br /> Throughout the day, I&#039;ve had many students throw me, their pitiful looks. I&#039;m so sick of people always feeling sorry for me, I can defend and take care of myself. I know Anthony means well, but this is my battle to fight, not his.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m back in town Dean and there&#039;s nothing you can do about it. And if you have a problem with that, then write it on a piece of paper and stick it up your hip.&quot; I say vehemently.<br /> After studying him, I notice his eyes give away a flicker of anger as he says. &quot;You must be crazy to think that this conversation&#039;s close to being over.&quot; I watch him take his retreat before he marches towards the football field.<br /> &quot;Emery, are you okay?&quot; Anthony inquires after a few minutes of heavy silence.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m fine!&quot; I respond hastily, regaining my casual posture.<br /> &quot;Emery, you know I can always tell when you&#039;re lying to me.&quot; he adds, taking a few steps towards me and closes the gap between us.<br /> I remain still, glancing around uneasily. I guess people forgot to re-evaluate their definition of personal space today. &quot;Seriously I&#039;m fine, now if you&#039;ll excuse me I need to go home.&quot; I say, taking a few steps backwards but before I can turn my shoulder, his hand immediatly catches my arm with his fingers wrapping around my elbow.<br /> &quot;Wait Emery, I. . .&quot;<br /> &quot;Babe, I&#039;ve been looking everywhere for you.&quot; Not this again, I don&#039;t think I can handle anymore of the drama. All I want to do is go home, eat one of my dad&#039;s yummy homemade lasagna and go to sleep.<br /> Walking towards our direction, I watch Stacey as she immediately swoons over Anthony, sending me a death glare. I seem to be getting a lot of those lately.<br /> &quot;Is she bothering you?&quot; I look up surprised at what she&#039;s just said. The nerve of her. Never before have I met such an ill conceited bad girl. She&#039;s talking to him about me as if I don&#039;t even exist .<br /> &quot;You know what Stacey? Your mouth looks better when it&#039;s closed.&quot; I snap bitterly, sending her a death glare. I can&#039;t even believe that we used to be best friends.<br /> &quot;What did you just say to me?&quot; she gasps, taking a few steps forward.<br /> &quot;Would you calm down Stacey? I was just talking to her, she wasn&#039;t bothering me.&quot; Anthony comes between Stacey and I, restricting her movements towards me.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you just do everyone a huge favor and go back to Boston. Run like the huge chicken that you&#039;ve always been.&quot;<br /> &quot;Keep talking, one day you&#039;ll end up saying something intelligent.&quot; I turn around and head straight to my car without bothering to give the couple a second glance. I exhale deeply once I&#039;m inside the vehicle. What was I thinking, convincing myself that coming back here was such a good idea? I should have known better!<br /> The weekend passes by faster than I expected, and as usual, Monday quickly makes it&#039;s debut again. I seriously hate waking up very early to go to school everyday, it&#039;s so aggravating.<br /> After grabbing my bag from the bed, I check my wristwatch.<br /> I only have twenty minutes left to get to school which means I may not have enough time to eat breakfast. I seriously need to practice getting up very early in the mornings. I stagger my way down two flights of stairs to the kitchen and hurriedly retrieve a snack from the cabinet. Knowing dad&#039;s usually sleeping aroud this time in the morning, I don&#039;t bother to greet him.<br /> Jamming to the music on my iPod, I walk towards the garage where both my Mercedes-Benz and my dad&#039;s black colored Range Rover are stationed. After clicking the unlock button on my car key, I slide into the vehicle before abruptly tossing my bag onto the passenger seat.<br /> The ride from my house to school isn&#039;t really long. Sure, it consists of a twenty minutes walk but it&#039;s only an eight minutes car drive. The car slows and smoothly comes to halt once I&#039;m in the parking lot. After hearing the school bell ring from inside my vehicle, I frantically unbuckle my seatbelt and prepare to leave the car but I instantly freeze indoors once I realize what I&#039;m seeing from a distance.<br /> In another black vehicle are two teenagers, who are aggressively making out. I pull a disgusting expression at the scene before me.<br /> &quot;They really need to get a room.&quot; I say to myself. The brunette girl is straddled on top of the guy who -<br /> Wait a minute.<br /> I know him.<br /> It seems that the mystery guy appears to be none other than Dean Darnell.<br /> My face morphs into pure disgust. Not wanting to see anymore of this very disturbing scene, I open the door to my car and slam it shut with all the strength in me.<br /> You really shouldn&#039;t have slammed the door so hard.<br /> That&#039;s all I manage to register in my mind because after pulling that stunt, they both apprehend that they have company and rapidly pull away from each other. I gulp and stand statue-still in the parking lot once they&#039;ve now averted their attention to me. Dean&#039;s eyebrows quirk in an angry fashion and his eyes flame in fire once he acknowledge&#039;s my presence. I grimace towards his direction as well.<br /> Picking up all the courage that&#039;s left in me, I slowly turn around and speedily walk towards the school&#039;s building entrance with one thought in mind.<br /> I guess he really hasn&#039;t changed a single bit.<br /> The day hasn&#039;t turned out to be a nightmare as I thought compared to Friday.<br /> If that were only the case.<br /> Just as I&#039;m heading towards my locker and prepare for the second period, a pair of strong hands enclose my arm and pull me straight into the janitor&#039;s closet.<br /> Before I know what&#039;s happening, my whole body is pinned against the walls of the room. Expecting it to be a kidnapper, I silently pray to the heavens for them to help me escape this terror.<br /> Today&#039;s the day that you&#039;re going to get kidnapped.<br /> My expectation&#039;s short lived as I witness before me, the face of the creature that I despise the most in this planet.<br /> &quot;We need to talk!&quot;<br /> Dean&#039;s face is inches from mine and for the first time I can see just how pissed and angry he is.<br /> &quot;There&#039;s absolutely nothing for us to talk about.&quot; I reply vehemently as I push myself away from him and detach my arm from his tight grip.<br /> &quot;I think we do,&quot; his voice is rough. &quot;You can&#039;t tell anyone of what you saw today in the parking lot.&quot;<br /> &quot;Of you engaged in some lip-lock with whatever her name may be. . . now why would I even bother?&quot;<br /> His glare is boring holes through my skull. &quot;Just for once, do as you&#039;re told and stop pretending like it didn&#039;t affect you.&quot;<br /> I blink, unable to digest the words that just came out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;What is wrong with you?&quot; I holler as I shove my hands into his chest. &quot;Why would it even affect me? You&#039;re such a conceited prick. . .you need a doze of reality.&quot;<br /> &quot;This,&quot; I gesture at the open space between us. &quot;What we used to have was a big mistake. I don&#039;t have any feelings for you anymore and as far as I&#039;m concerned, you&#039;re dead to me so there&#039;s no reason for me to be jealous.&quot;<br /> It&#039;s been building to this, all the unresolved tension and frustration has been building to this very moment. I am not prepared for the outcome.<br /> It seems like an hour but a few seconds pass before he speaks. &quot;I can tell you&#039;ve still not managed to move on from the past.&quot; His voice is cold and my heart lodges into my throat.<br /> His words pierce my heart but I manage to look away as I try to regulate my tense breathing.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t know how I&#039;m feeling so I suggest that you stop talking right now.&quot; I can feel the tears welling up behind my eyes as I glare at him. 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I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Cha112		48	https://facebook.com/61554217282088	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011143	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031133		455		340162222378513	1	2.0675776069574E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375341640733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468832	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent.fmem1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435278649_784179620335059_3782643837276537525_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=PsQmT_FMhpgAb6s6V5j&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-1.fna&oh=00_AfDfV7b_HL0ZqhEwSPyqE5XMEMxIG0ZpyaEAqeePzomoBw&oe=6618E76B	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent.fmem1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435430218_799428718779957_1021163898289387122_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_Rdsz_zvmqkAb497UtC&_nc_ht=scontent.fmem1-2.fna&oh=00_AfBRcxKG2ochsLa1otTlru2TjeIF2UUts1ndv8M77AEk8A&oe=6618EBEC			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011660	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031133		455		849355186952238	1	3.4049977233273E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	111059122090571		0	Bridge The Gap Between Cancer & Hope			6554024216491					NONE	image	Bridge The Gap Between Cancer & Hope	Bridging The Gap Between Cancer & Hope	https://facebook.com/61550018352836		1712497278	1.1105912209057E+14	Bridge The Gap Between Cancer & Hope	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435484920_912062730700382_3923830154600908715_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=DAq-R0pJX7AAb7ZJorc&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBTzde6PUeRbTn9w95yOFY0EkDH7hf5JDdzcbNJtezNDw&oe=6618F9E3	person_profile	0					0	3	🌍 World Health Day 🌍<br /> <br /> Happy World Health Day! The purpose of my nonprofit is to bring people together to raise awareness about the importance of health and highlight the challenges we face in combatting diseases such as cancer and other health issues. Today let’s take a minute to reflect on our own well-being and that of our loved ones. My mission isn’t just about cancer awareness, my mission is to advocate for everyone with health issues so we can live for a better tomorrow. <br /> <br /> It took me the longest to speak out and advocate for myself, 35-40 years to be exact. Last week I stood in my office having a conversation with a 25 year old female with a few challenges of her own. As I spoke to her I felt as though I was speaking to my 25 year old self. We had been through so many of the same health issues at right about the same ages. I could feel her fear in her tears. I felt her emotions with every fiber of my being because I was once her. <br /> <br /> 🟣 Fibromyalgia patients… I feel you. I know how it feels for my body to be at war with itself. I feel your nerve endings exposed, I feel your sleep disturbances. I know your muscles are tired. I know it takes every thing you have to pull yourself out of bed. I know what it’s like to feel like you are running a race you will never win because you can’t even pick up your feet to get off the starting line. I too was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia as a teenager. <br /> <br /> 🔴 Cancer Survivors… I am you. I am one of the 50% that hear “you have cancer.” In addition, I am one of the 0.24% diagnosed each year with an extremely rare cancer. I have moaned my own death. I have cried so hard my body became dehydrated from tears. I have experienced poison running through my veins. I have felt the radiation, 38 rounds, 5 days a week, to my skull. I know what it’s like to have your head placed in a microwave for 15 minutes at a time. I wish I had more time to research my treatment plan. The side effects left behind from Radiation &amp; Cisplatin Chemotherapy are forever life changing. I have developed Chemically induced COPD and been placed on 4 inhalers due to this. I have peripheral Neuropathy in both legs now. I have bladder retention. And my blood levels are all over the place. Survivor… I feel you in my bones. I know what it’s like to not be understood or to hear the word Remission (or in my case Stable) and everyone around you think life is normal again. There is no more “normal” there is a new way of life. Cancer, one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affects millions of lives each year. It is a disease that knows no boundaries, affecting people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.<br /> <br /> 🟢 POLG Mitochondrial Disease… I hate you! Of all the diseases I have seen and witnessed in my life, this is the worst! It’s often a silent battle because its victims are too young to speak. Mitochondrial disease, a complex and mysterious disorder, often goes unnoticed by many. Yet, it silently affects thousands of individuals worldwide. At its core, mitochondrial disease is a group of genetic disorders that affect the mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells responsible for producing energy. Over the past 8 months I have seen mitochondrial shatter my family and leave us with broken hearts. Hazel’s battle is over and it may have been a silent battle by her but it’s far from being forgotten, and our voice will be heard!! With increased awareness, research, and support, we can strive towards a better understanding of this complex condition and ultimately improve the lives of those affected. You will never hear me say Hazel lost her battle. I was in the room the night she took her last breath. That baby fought her fight and won victory in the hands of Jesus. No more pain, no more disease. <br /> <br /> 🟡 Scoliosis patients… I too have an abnormal curvature of the spine. For those that don’t know anything about Scoliosis; imagine your spine as the pillar of your body, providing stability and support. Now, envision that pillar curving sideways, creating an S or C-shaped curve. This is scoliosis, a condition that can range from mild to severe, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. At the age of 13 I was diagnosed with an 67° curvature so severe I had to have immediate surgery. I was told the surgery would be so extreme there was a chance I would never walk again. You are not alone! I feel the physical and emotional challenges you are facing. I understand your back pain, limited mobility, and difficulties with breathing or digestion. Additionally, the visible asymmetry of the spine can lead to self-consciousness and a negative impact on self-esteem. I still can’t embrace my scars on my back. I understand the struggle but it is important to remember that scoliosis does not define a person.<br /> <br /> 🟠 Stroke families &amp; patients… I see you &amp; I feel you. My dad had a stroke 5 years ago. I know what it is like to hold my dad’s hand and assist him with his rehabilitated after a stroke. I sat at his bedside at the VA hospital for weeks as he learned to walk again, feed hisself again, dress again. The mental challenges were so hard for him. It pulled every heartstring I have. He is truly my hero! He has gone through so much and has come so far! <br /> 6 days ago I became a patient too. I am far more fortunate as mine was a mini stroke. But at the age of 42 I never thought this would be my reality. I have to say more than anything this has hit me hard mentally. I feel I am slowly letting go of what I once knew prior to cancer. I blame this on Cisplatin from chemotherapy although my doctors &amp; my heart tells me it’s stress. <br /> <br /> ⚪️ Sexual abuse &amp; Rape Victims… I don’t open up about this much but when I choose to advocate for others, I choose no restrictions. As a child I went through seven years of sexual violence. There isn’t much I can say about it because it will never be something I fully understand. But it’s extremely important that if this is you… you know IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT! You will hear, “well you shouldn’t have dressed like that.” When did a CareBear nightgown become a sexual symbol. “You shouldn’t put yourself in that situation.” When did celebrating Christmas with family become a “situation” for a five year old.<br /> As a child that grew up in church I would sometimes question where God was during this abuse, or why he allowed it to happen. What victims do, especially when you’re younger is we build these messages in our mind that justify how &amp; why. And they are false! It is never your fault! Never! It wasn’t until I was out of the abuse that it became such a pivotal moment in my faith. I remember having the same intense feeling during this moment as I did when I questioned it. I was all the sudden back in the abuse as an out of body experience. I could see the yard where it first took place, I could see the tree we were playing hide &amp; seek behind, I could smell the fresh grass, I could see my five year old self standing there so helpless as he pressed his body against my small frame. <br /> I could see the room where it continued for 7 years. I could see the bed with the blue comforter, I could see the brown carpet, I could smell the cologne, I could see the window I would stare out of as the abuse took place. I could see the picture of his girlfriend and hear his voice telling me he was “turning me into her”. Then I could see myself. Myself! I could see myself on the bed with a tear running down my cheek. And in that moment I saw God. Just as plain as day, He appeared over my body and laid his body over mine and he took every ounce of abuse I endured. He didn’t allow it to happen, He didn’t leave me, He shielded me. I often wonder if the fibromyalgia stems from the seven years of abuse. I learned to shut my body completely down and not allow it to feel pain. And when I finally was past the abuse and able to relax the pain hit like a ton of brinks. This is a question I will never know the answer to but will always wonder. <br /> <br /> 🟢 Spinal Cord Injury… Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life-altering condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the spinal cord, which is responsible for transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body, is damaged. SCI can result in a range of physical and neurological impairments, leading to significant changes in a person&#039;s mobility, sensory function, and overall quality of life. At the age of 15 our precious Hunter was involved in an MVA leaving him a paraplegic. The challenges faced by individuals with SCI are multifaceted. Physical limitations, such as paralysis, muscle weakness, and loss of sensation, can significantly impact daily activities and independence. Simple tasks that were once taken for granted, like walking or picking up objects, may become difficult or impossible without assistive devices or modifications. In addition, SCI can also result in secondary health complications. People with SCI may be at higher risk for developing respiratory problems, bladder and bowel dysfunction, pressure sores, and chronic pain. The emotional and psychological toll of SCI should not be overlooked either, as individuals may experience feelings of loss, grief, and frustration as they adjust to their new reality. It is important for society as a whole to develop a greater understanding and empathy towards individuals with spinal cord injury. By creating inclusive environments, removing physical barriers, and promoting accessibility, we can empower individuals with SCI to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Hunter will always be my inspiration. If I am blessed enough to kick my feet off the bed and walk… I will always walk for him, even on my worst days. He didn’t allow his SCI to stop him and I will not Stop because of him! He truly is my angel on earth. <br /> <br /> ⚫️ Mental Health… Mental health is a topic that affects every single one of us. It is the state of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Just as we prioritize our physical health, it is crucial to pay attention to our mental well-being as well. However, despite its significance, mental health has long been surrounded by stigma and misunderstanding. First and foremost, we need to acknowledge that mental health is a spectrum. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. No one is immune to the challenges that mental health can bring, and it is essential to approach the topic with empathy and understanding. Seeking help should never be seen as a sign of weakness. It takes immense strength to recognize when we need support and take the necessary steps to prioritize our mental well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare professional. There is no shame in seeking help, and you are not alone in your journey. 🖤 RIP Dustin Hardester, Marcus Yates, Jody Taylor, Marcus Yates &amp; So Many Others! Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255<br /> <br /> Let World Health Day serve as a reminder that our health is our most valuable asset. It is a day to come together, share knowledge, and take action towards a healthier future for ourselves and future generations. By joining hands, we can make a difference and create a world where health and well-being are a priority for all. Remember, your health matters. Take care of yourself, support others, and let us work together towards a healthier, happier world.<br /> <br /> I am only sharing my story to help you advocate for yours! Let us unite, educate, advocate, and support ALL people, ensuring that their voices are heard and that they receive the care and attention they deserve. When you are too weak to advocate for yourself, I will advocate for you! 🤍 Feel free to share your story in the comments. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against disease.<br /> <br /> #WorldHealthDay #TogetherAgainstCancer #GlobalHealth #MitochondrialDiseaseAwareness #ScoliosisAwareness #EmbraceYourCurves #SpinalCordInjury #SCI #Stroke #Cancer #Rape #RareCancer #CancerPrevention #PeerCounselor #PatientAdvocate #SexualAbuse #MentalHealth #AdenoidCysticCarcinoma #Cisplatin #Radiation #Chemotherapy #ACC #StageIII #ColonCancer #LungCancer #BreastCancer #SkinCancer #Remission #ChildhoodCancer #CervicalCancer #OvarianCancer #Leukemia #SupportPage #Fibromyalgia		Bridge The Gap Between Cancer & Hope		550	https://facebook.com/61550018352836	0								1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012035	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031133		455		390318007137090		8.7339209786758E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000674980431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290126	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434847806_850953493727385_7280579628236065635_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=uGDjaFuARXUAb69YG4m&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfB1o8U_fhutSJJqzVWsYW6o1aM9bf_8skqjWInewC55mQ&oe=6618DFB3	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434666899_1090942188688380_6964196845596516514_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ct0AzhsBX8kAb65z80_&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDf0yzsboIEmIYg9StFaAhOwmHu0Zg8CENjXzlah2qyMQ&oe=6618DBF8			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011311	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/28/25, 11:39 AM	1712526152	1745858360		455		942486780500534	1	8.9424902238702E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	104800005627300		0	A wonderful story			120208144609740110		page.tapon.com	Learn more		NONE	video	Free reading with Title "Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO"		https://page.tapon.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=4442&brand=3&app=0&ppid=2565&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120208144572290110&ori_adset_id=120208144577320110&ori_ad_id=120208144607930110		1712486126	1.048000056273E+14	A wonderful story	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434072845_381461621426615_1722811369154417325_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Jo10_9o02YoAb7g_AoF&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDIeXU4C3kqCSJQfAYGDF_Ywa67qqU2v9S4yqORnMrs3A&oe=6618F9A8	person_profile	0	A wonderful story	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434494272_815743713702855_8884303793980035880_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ecR-Q6e5PI0Ab5oO84D&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDBWhOSo4sysTUe9FUYbckR2w8M9OVC4KRunIDAMV_v0g&oe=6618CD6F			0	3	A male gynecologist went to the wrong table on a blind date, but he didn&#039;t expect that a female CEO with a net worth of tens of billions would be interested in him.<br /> ------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> Chapter 1 The Blind Date Blunder<br /> “I know, Mom. I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... Would he still care about me?<br /> <br /> 👉To continue reading the story for free, download the app and search📚&quot;Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO&quot;. Enjoy Romance Now🥰		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012041	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/28/25, 11:39 AM	1712526163	1745858364		455		969066271293009		1.5024303372849E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000677460431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290162	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435181037_1138205410652651_3124269533653474895_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=s_1ozqOWlmMAb4I3els&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfC2WebDWEA9MvzVh1tix6TfTcVAvtXhlFrBmDpiK_RxBQ&oe=6618CBB8	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435183575_1932279687167883_1054883933785005466_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Cbk6bibrzR4Ab7EplDN&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAqObUGCvT7iUAabILoM3JWGYCZEO5uU47XwDWsz4dgog&oe=6618E612			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012090	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031133		455		763883092380039	3	3.5870684716762E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991858180556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436076	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434427756_1443744486264008_4639132852325216511_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=lW3E4_Gu7IgAb5CuDUr&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCLDgEhu8QWloR0Xe9l3MNzrPYrmbDGWf0T3LFbrkEtfg&oe=6618FB41	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434466755_1098146204796860_4212960356137712114_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=wse4efH95xsAb5H7ILE&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDlTGt6dEQnho4pQnGtEM0cNHdNPBwzTqFhJJFh56ZArA&oe=6618D181			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012141	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	3/3/25, 2:43 AM	1712526164	1740969780		455		1177374233637979		1.1098120268326E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991866570556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436066	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436330597_290550197422154_3772062625102610796_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Ej9moJq9u80Ab7Ci4UP&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfApopxZ5fGl53uLliZN2ehYEATtHXS01wvrxe9wkJL9kA&oe=6618FE30	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435994996_7648115731885353_287928428182692597_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=D2gtTqzIsHwAb6EMwsc&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBJ4xJ9-Qn2vxArQVrmdmGblNkMS2tIFjGdsgJDc6BsHA&oe=6618D1FC			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012100	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526164	1726031133		455		771446438275633	3	8.1966663339901E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991882830556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436095	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436415629_394606626686300_5092778283832692152_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aJx3LXJid0sAb7UEuAy&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC0xtPv2JEjPiN_zHao9skMF6UAkVFOUSMH83N6HDtu7w&oe=6618D4AD	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435987370_767323488838695_2421363300744074662_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=2yXTDmIfrlkAb7HlVvD&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBGn4ws5jZmbAMH1cl7lqNhkRz9_EcIC1-jgN9HhgUU9A&oe=6618D56A			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012066	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031133		455		413723151543472	1	8.3823895834731E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102602895171984		0	All News & Ideas			120208245898680321		thedailyday.com	Learn more		NONE	image	24+ Tattoo Fails That Can't Be Unseen	So, you have finally decided to do it! You have gotten your nerve up and you have found your way to the tattoo shop. You sit in the waiting room eagerly nervous to get in that chair for your very first tattoo. But wait, what are you going to get inked? You freeze for a moment rummaging through your....	https://thedailyday.com/shop-below-chair-gg/		1712454030	1.0260289517198E+14	All News & Ideas	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434075886_1464324277837940_4658492184750860249_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Wd83PBa35BwAb6Cj9hT&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDKQWUwmAeRop69X8BfAJhggiziJ9nMmOFggGcARMQ_Tg&oe=6618D1AC	person_profile	0	All News & Ideas	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434425240_1104912977424897_3162364838845741031_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=6Y7GlUWYERAAb5Q5Z-5&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfC31QuQ95O0xWWIl-MJUSNCluDa2-0sb9-BmmwnA9LKTg&oe=6618F5E6			0	3	Pixar movie fans who tattooed their favorite Pixar characters		All News & Ideas		566	https://facebook.com/100063971832319	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011924	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031133		455		2823892914427739		1.0323063778891E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205613864800267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707982508	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426453262_1069733027571535_7368709732061625866_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=H2NRBKixJFsAb44J50V&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCBsRjC5AKpIRFNqtBV7PBn4zcGw95XeREYREPOHtNMKQ&oe=6618E40E	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/426448522_7309072115802901_2233162788544120098_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=DncOGOf3En4Ab5t87Fa&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDhh41Qo1CMlIPaU8yZmhhcurqaIIT-qj5YaQHNHU8ESg&oe=6618CB99			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT1DI4ua0IjB4Hg_IsPvK2m64skDt41Fy3ZND1oqRAF_nU5Dtqw9kkOZj4cL76kt162Yft4wWfCGxoFNgEnK8_Mf9qbqR4Dh6BA4_hpO28-JYECKN6rfgvJ9vQ1MfKs9Tvxay9KSwrwAqXleLL0tHlz3Sd76xd9443AK21IhgFA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="async">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012171	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031133		455		1578350426344040		1.1255306454248E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	626536794487911		0	Sciatic Health Center			120207991857880556		sciatiease.com	Watch More		NONE	dco	The 1 (sciatic nerve) vitamin adults over 50 must eat	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=b2239a54-892b-4471-95ec-0505e45b5556&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712436075	6.2653679448791E+14	Sciatic Health Center	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436120848_912385674017706_8570968053865262096_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aRvd_zMf6uMAb6_fZnC&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA62u3EoruAGWChLVOy2ixEPgaJRX5Xy4uWzya5kABB6g&oe=6618E248	person_profile	0	LLA Media and News	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436350783_1468899894022503_3332671292052737470_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=mJyIG7MkF5cAb4P5M3y&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCIHjvtAFBgtPjFWdypCt3qcGMImUaCEFxgb9_KZ6J89w&oe=6618D5C2			0	3	"𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧) 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭?” 👇		Sciatic Health Center		878	https://facebook.com/100083383309438	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012183	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031133		455		247437441712788	2	2.0603919776756E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100200946274613		0	Wonderful World of Reverse Harem			120206492540400674		amazon.com	Shop now		NONE	image	#1 Bestseller	🔥Brand New Military Reverse Harem Romance!🔥	https://www.amazon.com/Single-Moms-SEALs-Military-Reverse-ebook/dp/B0CYVBP9HT		1712462381	1.0020094627461E+14	Wonderful World of Reverse Harem	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436347814_408337841831189_558717669730835631_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=hw-n8YTXwsUAb6ZG2ei&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfC0M-LeEAnlAqTGpgj-Xpgc_7p_0fZ-qz2Q-4AlgCWOxg&oe=6618EA9C	person_profile	0					0	3	“Wait, what are you doing here?” I blurt out.<br /> <br /> I’m shocked. Speechless. Frozen on the spot as I stare at this man and cannot believe my eyes.<br /> <br /> “I know, I’m sorry I didn’t reach out before the interview to warn you,” he says.<br /> <br /> “K.C.?”<br /> <br /> Kace Magnusson. I say the name over and over in my head, but the man standing before me, this gorgeous man clad in a finely tailored light gray suit… I’ve met him before. I just never knew him as Kace Magnusson, I knew him as K.C. I met him one night, about six years ago.<br /> <br /> By the stars, he’s just as attractive as I remember. Sandy blonde hair cut short on the sides. Piercing blue eyes. Square jawline and confident smirk. Broad shoulders and muscular legs that fill in his suit perfectly.<br /> <br /> Oh, God, I can’t believe this.<br /> <br /> “As soon as your résumé landed on my desk, courtesy of my friend Elias, I knew I had to call you in,” he says, standing in front of the windows while he waits for me to get my bearings. Which I’m struggling to do. “Again, I know, a little warning would’ve made this go a lot smoother, but I wasn’t sure you’d want to do the interview.”<br /> <br /> “Um… no, it’s… I need the job,” I manage.<br /> <br /> A cold sweat comes over me as I realize what I just said. My ego is already bruised but let that be a lesson. I need a few more deep breaths as I struggle to maintain eye contact. Kace’s gaze wanders up and down my figure, my curvy figure he knows intimately, as we both clearly remember.<br /> <br /> My cheeks burn hot. My heart is racing. I didn’t expect this. All I can do is offer a polite smile. “It’s good to see you again,” I say. “And thank you for inviting me here.”<br /> <br /> “It’s my pleasure, Amaya,” he says, then nods somewhere to my left. “These are my partners, Finn Bass and Elias Campbell.”<br /> <br /> Shoot, I didn’t even notice them.<br /> <br /> I slowly turn to find two more devastatingly handsome gentlemen sitting in a couple of guest chairs on the other side of the room. They’re big and brawny, just like Kace. Well built, former military, with broad shoulders and a steely vibe emanating from their eyes.<br /> <br /> Finn has light red hair and emerald eyes that seem to drill holes into my very soul, a smile testing the corner of his mouth. Elias, on the other hand, strikes me as the mysterious and brooding type with raven colored hair and equally dark eyes.<br /> <br /> Looking at the three of them together, the differing aspects of their personalities are easily noticeable simply from their choices of clothing and the way they move and interact with one another.<br /> <br /> “Hi,” I say softly. “Sorry. I’m Amaya. Thank you all for this opportunity.”<br /> <br /> “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Amaya,” Finn says as he stands up. He comes closer to shake my hand. The minute we touch, I feel a bolt of lightning shoot through me, all of my nerve-endings dancing within. “Kace says you two have met before.”<br /> <br /> “We did, yes,” I reply.<br /> <br /> I wonder if they know the details of how we met. I was a bartender. He was a patron at the bar, trying to drown away the pain of a devastating break-up. One old-fashioned cocktail led to another, and next thing I knew, K.C. was waiting for me at the end of my shift.<br /> <br /> I was instantly drawn to him, and he knew it. He played his cards just right. It was the best night I ever experienced in the company of a man. Our bodies were in perfect sync.<br /> <br /> But it was a one-time thing. He left early in the morning, long before I woke up. No number. No contact details whatsoever.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s why I never got the chance to tell him…<br /> <br /> “Is everything alright?” Kace asks me.<br /> <br /> I’ve been staring at him for a while without even realizing it, lost in thought. “Yes. Sorry. It’s just unexpected. Of all places.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s go into the executive lounge,” Elias says. “We’ll conduct the interview there.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t be nervous,” Finn chuckles softly. “You’ve already got a glowing recommendation from Mira.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you,” I mumble.<br /> <br /> Kace leads us out of his office and into the executive lounge, constantly stealing curious glances at me. I can’t read his mind, but I’m terrified that he can read mine.<br /> <br /> How do I play this? Do I tell him that our one-night stand resulted in the sweet five-year-old currently playing down the hall?<br /> <br /> “Oh, wow,” I hear myself gasp upon entering the executive lounge.<br /> <br /> It’s a huge room lined with authentic reclaimed wood planks from top to bottom, an abundance of natural sunlight coming through a dozen narrow windows. A large granite conference table sits in the middle, framed by leatherback swivel chairs. There’s coffee and sparkling water waiting for each of us. Upon noticing the beverages, my mouth suddenly feels dry, and I realize how thirsty I am.<br /> <br /> “Have a seat, make yourself comfortable,” Kace says, pulling out one of the chairs for me.<br /> <br /> “Thank you.”<br /> <br /> “I assume Mira has already told you that we’re not advertising the position just yet,” Kace states, and I nod once. “We’re hoping that if you fit the bill, we won’t have to.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s hope I can save you some advertising pennies, then,” I respond, remembering Mira’s words.<br /> <br /> Let’s also hope I’m able to keep my cool and professional demeanor, I think to myself. I’m interviewing for a job I desperately need with the father of my son who has no idea he has a kid, along with his business partners, for heaven’s sake. It was supposed to be a simple Monday, an exciting job interview. Not this complicated situation.<br /> <br /> But I can’t walk away from it, I need the money. Worst of all, the chemistry that Kace and I shared all those years ago is still there, every fiber in my body confirming that it burns brightly as ever.<br /> <br /> Over the span of an hour, I manage to answer their questions as best I can, given the awkward circumstances.<br /> <br /> These men are CEOs of three of the biggest fintech companies in the country, global competitors against major Chinese and European conglomerates. They’re huge players in the stock market, and they spin billions of dollars on a daily basis. They have thousands of employees and I imagine titanic bank accounts, sumptuous properties all over the world, and at least one private jet per capita. Yet they strike me as kind, warm, and easygoing men.<br /> <br /> They seem comfortable around one another. Mira told me they’ve known each other for years, and they served together as Navy SEALs. They were in the trenches before they retired from the service and built their companies in Silicon Valley. The Golden Sequoia Estate is their crowning achievement; their peace of mind. The fruit of years’ worth of labor and love.<br /> <br /> “The people who come here are all middle to top-level management executive types,” Kace tells me. “More and more of our upper echelon clients are bringing their executives over for team-building experiences at least once a week. They have everything they need here to do their jobs and to relax in an environment that is completely different from their offices.”<br /> <br /> “Our fitness and recreation center is the jewel of the estate,” Finn adds. “Top of the line equipment and some of the best trainers in the country. We’ve got celeb trainers coming in every other weekend for special training events. But our yoga section is in dire need of an instructor who understands the GS brand and knows how to apply it.”<br /> <br /> I nod once. “You need a yoga instructor who actually knows yoga and won’t waste your clients’ time with exaggerated amounts of namaste-type mindfulness,” I say. “A yoga instructor who focuses on the physical aspects of the practice and the fitness benefits without ignoring the value of meditation. It’s a fine line that most yogis don’t fully get.”<br /> <br /> “Exactly,” Kace laughs. “We’ve had a couple of instructors over the past year, but it just didn’t work out. One had a habit of burning sage and setting off the fire alarms. The other talked too much. A lot of people claim to be instructors and they’ve got the yoga pants to prove it, but when it comes to the actual practice, they fall short.”<br /> <br /> Elias leans forward, his dark gaze pinning me in my chair. My fingertips itch as I wonder what it would be like to touch that black, short stubble covering his chiseled jaw. “Our clients are tightly wound by the nature of their jobs. You’re not going to get them to sit in the downward dog position for too long, you’ll need a different approach.”<br /> <br /> “A proper program, yeah, that makes sense,” I say. “Well, first of all, I’d keep each session at a max of one hour, dividing that hour into thirty-five minutes of moderate intensity cardio-type poses, and fifteen minutes of mindful breathing and meditation. The first ten minutes of class will be for warmup and stretching. They will get all the benefits within a sixty-minute session without feeling like they wasted their time.”<br /> <br /> The more we talk about the yoga classes and what they hope to further achieve with this place, I realize how passionate these men are about making the retreat a true success, a place where people can feel at home away from home. It’s a fascinating thing to observe; rarely have I met people so devoted to every aspect of their lives as well as to one another. They seem to be perfectly in sync—not just in the fundamental views of life and business, but also in the way they speak to me, each of them making up one-third of a whole.<br /> <br /> As we talk, the more interested I become.<br /> <br /> I want this job.<br /> <br /> It started out as a chance to make things right for myself and Mikey after a disastrous relationship and a handful of wasted years. It is quickly becoming an opportunity to grow in my field, to develop a career I put on hold for the wrong reasons, and to evolve as a woman, as a mother, as a human being.<br /> <br /> “I think it’s fair to say you were right,” Kace says once the interview is concluded. “We don’t need to post a job advertisement.”<br /> <br /> “Really?” I reply, my eyes popping wide with excitement.<br /> <br /> “You seem to fit the bill better than we expected,” Finn says with a broad smile. “Consider it a three-month trial, but I reckon you’ll get the permanent position, Amaya. Your ethos is a match to ours.”<br /> <br /> “Oh, wow, thank you! I won’t let you down.”<br /> <br /> As I shake hands with all three of them, I try to keep my cool with each touch, ignoring the millions of tiny currents buzzing through me. This is great. This is the break I’ve been waiting for.<br /> <br /> “Elias and I have to go into another meeting now, but we’ll see you again next Monday, if you’re ready to start then,” Finn says.<br /> <br /> “Yes, it would be my pleasure.”<br /> <br /> “I’ll take you back to the reception desk,” Kace offers as Finn and Elias leave the executive lounge. I stare at him for the longest of seconds, then smile.<br /> <br /> “I’m okay. I know the way back, thank you.”<br /> <br /> He comes closer, the blue in his eyes glazed in sizzling shadows. I’m paralyzed, unable yet more likely unwilling to move as the scent of his cologne fills my nose. Mandarin blossoms and oriental spices tickle my senses, causing instant heat to pool between my legs. “You’re as beautiful as ever,” he says in a low voice.<br /> <br /> “Thanks, I guess.”<br /> <br /> “Let me escort you back to the reception desk,” he says again.<br /> <br /> “No, no, it’s fine. I know my way back,” I tell him.<br /> <br /> “Nonsense, allow me.”<br /> <br /> I relent. He leads. I follow.<br /> <br /> It’s a natural exchange of energies, his tapping into mine as I allow him to guide me back to the reception building. The magnetism between us—it’s so intense, so uncaring of how much time has passed since we last saw each other. It feels as though it was only last night that we were together, our bodies fused in sheer ecstasy, wrapped in the dark layers of the night. But it’s been six years. I can’t erase that.<br /> <br /> Once we reach the reception desk, and Tanya greets me with a smile, I’m suddenly reminded of my son. Kace’s son. Our son. Shoot. Too late.<br /> <br /> “Miss Nikos trusted us with her son during her interview,” Tanya politely informs her boss.<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Kace turns around, giving me an understandably confused look at the exact same time a retreat employee is approaching with Mikey from the daycare center.<br /> <br /> “Momma!” Mikey exclaims, lighting up like the sun as he rushes into my arms.<br /> <br /> “Hey, honey!” I giggle and let him hug me while the nice lady from daycare waves goodbye. “Did you have fun?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, they have playdough!” my little man declares.<br /> <br /> “You have a son,” Kace says, a statement more than a question, unable to take his eyes off of Mikey.<br /> <br /> My heart is pounding. I’m terrified that he’s going to figure it out. How could he not? Mikey is the spitting image of Kace Magnusson. “Yeah,” I manage.<br /> <br /> “How old is he?” Kace asks.<br /> <br /> “Uh, four,” I lie and instantly feel terrible about it, but my brain is just trying to protect me.<br /> <br /> “I’m five!” Mikey corrects me. “Silly Momma!”<br /> <br /> I nervously laugh as I take my son’s hand. “They grow up so fast! Anyway, thank you so much for this job opportunity! I’ll see you all on Monday.”<br /> <br /> “Wait, Amaya, let me help—” Kace tries to join us, but I’m already bolting for the doors.<br /> <br /> “No, no, it’s cool, we can manage,” I shoot back. “Have a great week!”<br /> <br /> Mikey looks back at him. I can only imagine what’s going through Kace’s mind right about now, but I’ve already fumbled the ball once, and I can’t afford any further tension or issues at this point in time. My son’s paternity will have to wait. For now, I need the job and I need some peace and quiet.<br /> <br /> Once I’m settled behind the wheel, I feel frustrated tears stinging the backs of my eyes. Mikey happily gets busy with his action figures in the back seat as I pray to God this was the only awkward issue that the universe has planned to send my way.<br /> <br /> “Come on, Amaya. 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1012235	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031133		455		962647268556533		1.1222907991198E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	234126386456575		0	Alice Johnson			120206823021850780		painfreelif.online	Learn more		NONE	video	My pain stops after I do this...		https://painfreelif.online/?page_id=5		1710183442	2.3412638645658E+14	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432589521_2117626711949441_3807270113668335981_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KN5Vw7XMIyIAb5emdHV&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBaS7NXBV98ljEykbl6EjXi6zWH3A5LqiHe409wX1tohw&oe=6618EE24	person_profile	0	Alice Johnson	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432602190_960695168812761_8225787699484502249_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aZl792_V7fIAb6OIm8O&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBhG5D-3wn67aM-2gAJvyX7a81n-yoqHjLdPncwQhMcxw&oe=6618F7E7			0	3	🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Discover the 30-second exercises that banished my back pain for good! No more limitations, just freedom of movement. My gratitude goes out to Daniel!		Alice Johnson		30	https://facebook.com/61556809771760	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012258	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526166	1726031133		455		788357559490044	1	7.4407978709491E+14		1712473200	ig_ads_identity		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	1	111916554858488		0	wolfenstein_power			6588790667453		instagram.com	Visit Instagram profile		NONE	video			http://instagram.com/wolfenstein_power		1712451752	1.1191655485849E+14	wolfenstein_power	https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/375028145_3584074488532523_4532198118541196990_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s200x200&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3fd06f&_nc_ohc=CTpYdFPDSi0Ab6tXYXH&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&oh=00_AfAm6Pn_2wMarftHLzmK4Db7u4etqPX3Ejp6kFsDCx1mOA&oe=6618D304	ig_ads_identity	1	Alex Wolfenstein Wolstencroft	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435314086_3685967691662238_5622600702344166262_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pK1xiY43u9UAb46fSpz&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDKswzmGBDGgZtXPiOXslnNnXFNCR1Zi67DXDh5lmdaqQ&oe=6618EC6B			0	3	My first time hitting my life long goal deadlift of 700 (705) lbs back in April of 2021. Took me a solid minute to find this one, because I was doing the seated rows in the thumbnail, but I knew it had to be somewhere within the march april or may folders. I&#039;m lucky I can sort the stuff by monthly folders, cause there are a shitload of files to back up my entire IG that was wrongfully deleted, but they at least rightfully gave me my files. It just took 6 months of existential misery and angst first. I weighed 228 here, and would later pull 705 again on kilo plates weighing 220. If I&#039;m not mistaken, this was the 9th time having to work my way back from a 500 deadlift back to 600+. Setbacks include heroin relapses, injuries, going natty for a while (after serious nerve damage injury at the end of 2017, so I was natty for first 6 months of 2018), weight cuts, and having appendix removed. #nattydeadlift #700deadlift #deadlift #deadlifter #thisispowerlifting #powerlifting #powerliftingmotivation #deadliftmotivation &#064;deadlifttillimdead &#064;powerliftingmotivation #cantstopme #instagramcantstopme #comebackkid #recoveringaddict #ironaddict #320deadlift #320kgdeadlift #705 #705deadlift #lifetimegoaldeadlift #lifetimegoal #fuckcancelculture #cancelgram		wolfenstein_power		0	https://www.instagram.com/_u/wolfenstein_power	0		VIEW_INSTAGRAM_PROFILE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1012275	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526167	1726031133		455		381103394764560	2	1.8086692763059E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	115324517821353		0	Katie Howe			120207017519700761		forms.gle	Learn more		NONE	video			https://forms.gle/fqGjPLwbeQqDnXJSA		1711579334	1.1532451782135E+14	Katie Howe	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433879082_329058639788243_4490204565320496908_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1xK0ndjyPPUAb5jPjHb&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBaVe0TFBYc14v1akQqTk4S9NYEEld45zg3numR_E-g5g&oe=6618CC71	person_profile	0	Katie Howe	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433897393_386609640887183_135077970172810127_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=C0m0HPTc1awAb6hfB5p&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCWfKxJnpBWOL9z4eG_N7hqd139o-VG2iivB9NTk5aO6Q&oe=6618DFD6			0	3			Katie Howe		214	https://facebook.com/100082816960463	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011711	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526157	1726031133		455		2264042830470249	5	1.7185396786701E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	198138710046835		0	Noah Smith			120210694956430427		renewwellness.online	Watch more		NONE	video	Only 3.6% of People know this method		https://renewwellness.online/methodvision?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium={{adset.name}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.name}}&utm_term={{placement}}&utm_content={{ad.name}}&cmc_adid=fb_{{ad.id}}		1712354822	1.9813871004684E+14	Noah Smith	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435925143_955053573014202_2479397500190613021_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EZ9MQ6REkYYAb53aIxJ&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAM8VQZLsZdaokMdPdYXkMS_o_EWZR4R3IzUWhejqhqAg&oe=6618D77E	person_profile	0	Noah Smith	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436013401_1836669410131888_113012420096010444_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=OB8K7SX2Q3oAb5XV8sj&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCMieAgl1IcOq-vL2EXfQm2uEtsSuFsshbpEu5IcYQfwQ&oe=6618E709			0	3	Over the years, I realized that my vision was getting worse. Things I used to see clearly were now becoming blurry and strange.<br /> <br /> It was tough to accept this news. I felt unable to see the happy faces of my grandchildren or enjoy the beauty of a beautiful sunset. Sometimes, I felt sad and alone, thinking about the future without being able to see properly.<br /> <br /> But one day, a friend told me about a 7-second trick he learned from a very good eye doctor. I decided to give it a try. Every night, before going to bed, I did this trick.<br /> <br /> To my surprise, my vision started to improve! Things that I used to see blurry became clear again. It was as if a curtain had been lifted from my eyes.<br /> <br /> With time, my vision continued to improve, and I found myself free from the problem that had been tormenting me. I could see my grandchildren&#039;s smiles again and appreciate the world around me like never before.<br /> <br /> Now, when I look back, I remember how this trick changed my life. I am thankful every day for the chance I had to regain my vision.<br /> <br /> If you&#039;re also struggling to see properly, you might want to try this simple trick that helped me so much. Click the &quot;watch now&quot; button to find out how it can help you too.		Noah Smith		298	https://facebook.com/61554534676952	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011960	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526161	1726031133		455		25220182977629256	28	3.9223652989285E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	106537275405242		0	Dainely Devices			120205220167690267		dainelylab.com	Shop now		NONE	video	4.7/5 Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Sale Ends Today!	https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher		1707203073	1.0653727540524E+14	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421946917_1041116386967247_1646134187990500655_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Jj1bHRG08GwAb77o8ln&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBAHhkWMIOz1a4f28_LQzKJxhucrnbk2i1y1dJWHjDBhg&oe=6618E5AF	person_profile	0	Dainely Devices	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/421991831_402012539051524_3556796229598269501_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rabvpbePk_8Ab6zuvqC&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAyHtfr5FhpTTEagvFBxEmkDKWoheKbpkaWB7TStGJONA&oe=6618C924			0	3	&quot;I’ve had neck pain for a very long time. After using this for about 7 days, the pain was GONE. I slept on my regular pillow last night, woke up expecting normal cramps and migraine, I had none. I was much more productive today as well. This is a winner!&quot;<br /> <br /> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle W., USA<br /> <br /> Fix your neck pain &amp; neck hump with this simple device!<br /> <br /> ✅Eliminate neck pain &amp; neck hump the healthy way (no more painkillers)<br /> ✅Avoid expensive chiropractor bills<br /> ✅Optimal 26 degree angle<br /> <br /> 52% off all today&#039;s orders!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdainelylab.com%2Fproducts%2Fstretcher&amp;h=AT0CF6RHns3yyogKLM1g6SczEmAp_ImZRj7uVMX0TjNTntGZxU6vLcRTBpc_oWC7UkK_DhcBlMoj91iLz678e8Ajf36ric0PUd1El6AQR4JjrXINMI6ZFy6fbwOr-6fJYtWnwAayRa9mg6DUjSOvEOX9Slecj5n1PN5Drg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://dainelylab.com/products/stretcher</a>		Dainely Devices		22306	https://facebook.com/dainely.devices	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012045	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526163	1726031133		455		7739274212758573	25	4.169990543126E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	104238192067446		0	Fox'oclock			120206446751570587		luxandlush.com	Learn more		NONE	image	24+ Tattoo Fails That Can't Be Unseen	So, you have finally decided to do it! You have gotten your nerve up and you have found your way to the tattoo shop. You sit in the waiting room eagerly nervous to get in that chair for your very first tattoo. But wait, what are you going to get inked? You freeze for a moment rummaging through your....	https://luxandlush.com/shop-below-chair-gg-ext/		1712463256	1.0423819206745E+14	Fox'oclock	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435300279_962825958766967_6866741433869558177_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=gUVJl0VGWF4Ab7ZbeGR&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAXGTppQw3rGcxr9IvDqRxos-Az0kpAFktqWRL_su4Gew&oe=6618EE0A	person_profile	0					0	3	Pixar movie fans who tattooed their favorite Pixar characters		Fox'oclock		3304	https://facebook.com/100076064792214	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011358	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526152	1726031133		455		1114610863195930	22	3.0788385212236E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	179713878564871		0	Maturelion			120210319103300242		maturelion.com	Shop now		NONE	image	🔥Get 1st T-shirt on $9.99!	Join grumpy old man club	https://www.maturelion.com/collections/sale0326		1712486088	1.7971387856487E+14	Maturelion	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/423716351_1582556342540398_3376555883043636974_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LRGQ6Vo7uekAb7thdr2&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDlM80VAbhpd_l4JBGVI6It7ZdTClOfRkEbE_jpQZaHjA&oe=6618EAA5	person_profile	0	Maturelion	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435393180_751757343758834_6354035382595479376_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5lHzwvzAx8UAb50pwGW&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCNd8I06MjvzuH8Q7SNe6oKKNp7YsDxngm27IsLKJVO2A&oe=6618D362			0	3	Tough guy&#039;s word🤠You know what I&#039;m saying?<br /> 🎁 Your 1st t-shirt only $9.99💥<br /> 🎁Buy 3 get $10 OFF 💥		Maturelion		2616	https://facebook.com/61555055150190	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012151	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526165	1726031133		455		2628531650645120		4.169990543126E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	104238192067446		0	Fox'oclock			120206015175930436		ourfunnylittlesite.com	Learn more		NONE	image	24+ Tattoo Fails That Can't Be Unseen	So, you have finally decided to do it! You have gotten your nerve up and you have found your way to the tattoo shop. You sit in the waiting room eagerly nervous to get in that chair for your very first tattoo. But wait, what are you going to get inked? You freeze for a moment rummaging through your....	https://ourfunnylittlesite.com/shop-below-chair-gg/		1712459412	1.0423819206745E+14	Fox'oclock	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436351159_384362614465925_1838238358261743043_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=z9FbI1ORQNIAb7blmnt&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAKSSLk7BGMttOj1k8voWWCCCgS6VQNopShMTqmZpoztQ&oe=6618E829	person_profile	0					0	3	Pixar movie fans who tattooed their favorite Pixar characters		Fox'oclock		3304	https://facebook.com/100076064792214	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011114	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526149	1726031133		455		334747032516510	1	4.0584509538686E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	259973314141441		0	Rex A. Ricks,Sr.			6532616523698		sgfc.church	Learn more		NONE	video	Welcome to Shekinah Glory!		http://sgfc.church/		1712506558	2.5997331414144E+14	Rex A. Ricks,Sr.	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433956861_953051519708014_2411031245054145933_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=0uy3VJ5hh04Ab7iKA5O&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCjkOy2GB2_bu-WP-8_KeOXUs2oicztczI2VyyBLDyoRQ&oe=6618CB60	person_profile	0					0	3	&quot;NOT BY WORKS&quot;		Rex A. Ricks,Sr.		2229	https://facebook.com/rexarickssenior	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011235	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	9/11/24, 12:05 AM	1712526151	1726031133		455		729630099340156		2.4922518276501E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	244128442123029		0	Maturelion 2.0			120207072588410240		https://www.maturelion.com	Shop now		NONE	image	Bold Attitude Tees - Express Yourself!🔥		https://www.maturelion.com/collections/re-0315?sort_by=i-may-be-wrong-but-its-highly-unlikely-t-shirt		1712480747	2.4412844212303E+14	Maturelion 2.0	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436800876_7312796075456846_5194634905674495447_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=y2kIOE1oxZQAb5O2HW5&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAOg67tBEMDxxJlzJdFCNLYQd8VvFqFEtRT-XxVY9OYjg&oe=6618CFB4	person_profile	0	Maturelion 2.0	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435976387_3563464047247131_4783267790595009128_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VirHQ8iuV9cAb5f0LNH&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfD-6tJ_R9isYfJadlisYXea0CpBUJRudnp-2p2MANA-9A&oe=6618FDFE			0	3	Get ready to turn heads!😎<br /> Your 1st tee for just $9.99!🎁<br /> Buy 3 and save $10 OFF!💥		Maturelion 2.0		30	https://facebook.com/61557427589153	0		SHOP_NOW						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I stand on legs that are just as shaky as he said they’d be. My throat hurts from moaning and I’m sore as all get-out. As I stand, my phone clatters to the floor.<br /> I reach down to pick it up—<br /> And freeze in horror.<br /> Ruslan’s name is lighting up my screen.<br /> And the call is active.<br /> For seven minutes and thirty-two seconds, I’ve been masturbating to the absolute filthiest fantasy I’ve ever had, starring Ruslan Oryolov.<br /> _________________<br /> EMMA<br /> &quot;Do I have your full attention, Ms. Carson?&quot;<br /> I gulp and refocus on my boss. Ruslan Oryolov is glowering—not because I&#039;ve done anything wrong, but just because that&#039;s how he always looks at me.<br /> Actually, that&#039;s how he always looks at everyone. I&#039;m pretty sure he&#039;s that unfortunate case you always hear moms telling their kids about: he made a sour face once upon a time and it just got stuck like that.<br /> To be fair, this time, he has good reason. He&#039;s actually caught me in the middle of a somewhat shockingly violent fantasy about stapling his beautiful lips together with the stapler on his desk and then yeeting him out of his gorgeous thirtieth-story office window.<br /> He&#039;d deserve it. And he only has himself to blame.<br /> Because I am all-caps EXHAUSTED from tending to his every whim today.<br /> I arrived at the office at the buttcrack of dawn this morning. I haven&#039;t had more than ten consecutive seconds to myself all day long. And only now, with the clock nearing 9:00 P.M., am I getting anywhere close to the end of this workday from inferno.<br /> Without an IV drip of quad espressos, I would be dust in the wind.<br /> But even with my caffeine addiction, I feel frazzled inside and out. In my head, I&#039;m cursing my past self for being dumb enough to buy these heels half a size too small just because they were on sale. The arches of my feet are ready to commit war crimes in order to be freed.<br /> Ruslan, on the other hand, looks as polished as ever. It&#039;s actually offensive how good he looks, despite working like a machine for every bit as long as I have today. His suit is impeccable, as is his dark five o&#039;clock shadow, and the intensity in his scorching amber eyes hasn&#039;t dimmed one solitary notch.<br /> &quot;Ms. Carson. I asked you a question.&quot;<br /> &quot;Uh, yes,&quot; I stammer. &quot;Yes, you have my attention.&quot; I glance down at my notepad. &quot;Litigation release needs to go to Mark Vanderberg in Legal first thing in the morning. New chairs have been requested for the boardroom on Floor Seventeen and I will check on delivery dates. I&#039;m moving your 2:00 P.M. to your 11:30, moving your 11:30 to your 7:15, moving your 7:15 to next Thursday, and I&#039;m telling next Thursday&#039;s meeting to—and I quote—&#039;go to die.&#039; Did I miss anything?&quot;<br /> Ruslan arches one unfairly gorgeous brow. Seriously—if I could transplant those bad boys onto my own face, I really might. They&#039;re dark and expressive and communicate half of his threats without a single word. &quot;I detect a tone.&quot;<br /> I keep my own face perfectly neutral. &quot;No, sir. No tone. You specifically requested &#039;no snark&#039; after the lunch salad debacle last month. I wouldn&#039;t forget.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hm.&quot;<br /> Like his eyebrow, one solitary, not-even-a-word syllable from the infamous Mr. Oryolov, CEO of Bane Corporation, is enough to make grown men dissolve into tears.<br /> I&#039;ve seen it with my own two eyes. Literally. When I first started here, one of the microchip suppliers that Bane uses for our flagship home security product came in for a meeting and tried to negotiate higher prices. At the end of the idiot&#039;s hardball pitch, Ruslan simply lofted an eyebrow and said, &quot;Hm.&quot; The man started shaking so badly they had to take him out of the conference room in a wheely chair like it was an ambulance gurney.<br /> He&#039;s not the only one. Lord knows Ruslan has brought me to the verge of tears and beyond plenty of times in the eighteen months I&#039;ve been working for him.<br /> Everyone warned me before I took the job that it wouldn&#039;t be easy. His last three personal assistants lasted six, four, and zero-point-five months, respectively, before running screaming for the hills. There&#039;s a rumor that one of them is still checked into in-patient therapy somewhere up in Vermont.<br /> Suffice it to say, everyone was right. Life under Ruslan Oryolov&#039;s scrutiny is not easy. It starts early and ends late. It&#039;s harsh. Fast-paced. He doesn&#039;t say &quot;please&quot; and he doesn&#039;t know the meaning of &quot;thank you.&quot;<br /> But I&#039;ve stuck around for one reason and one reason only: I have to.<br /> That&#039;s not quite the whole truth, actually. I stuck around for three reasons. And their names are Josh, Caroline, and Reagan.<br /> I glance down and look at the lock screen of my phone where it rests in my lap. Three smiling faces stare back at me. Five-year-old Reagan just lost her front tooth and the little goober has her tongue sticking out through the gap. Caroline is only six, but she&#039;s already practicing her &quot;smizing&quot; and chin-tucked selfie poses. She&#039;s going to break so many boys&#039; hearts as soon as I let her get an Instagram account. Josh, at eight, is the oldest—but you&#039;d think by looking at him that he&#039;s a decade older than that, even. It&#039;s something in his eyes. A hauntedness. A chill. A stony sense of responsibility that doesn&#039;t belong on a boy who&#039;s too young to grow armpit hair.<br /> Losing your mom will do that to you.<br /> I would know—sort of—because losing my sister has certainly done it to me.<br /> I do the math in my head quickly. It&#039;s March 9th right now and Sienna died in September three years ago. So that&#039;s three years, six months, and four days since I last hugged her or heard her laugh.<br /> Three years, six months, and four days since I went from Auntie to Momma in the blink of an eye.<br /> Three years, six months, and four days since my life changed forever.<br /> Ruslan stands and shoots his cuffs. It&#039;s effortless, just like everything else he does. You&#039;d be forgiven for thinking he&#039;s a model for GQ. He cracks his knuckles, then his neck, watching me the whole time.<br /> I sit in my chair and focus on my breathing.<br /> Eighteen months is long enough that I thought my infatuation would have worn off by now. I&#039;d have thought wrong, though. If anything, he&#039;s even more beautiful than he was the day I first walked in.<br /> I still remember how that went. I rounded the corner and stopped, dumbstruck and drooling like a lunatic. This man ran the biggest home security enterprise in the world? Were we sure he wasn&#039;t a Hollywood body double?<br /> For his part, Ruslan took one look in my direction before asking, &quot;Are you going to make my life easier or harder, Ms. Carson? If it&#039;s the latter, don&#039;t even bother setting your stuff down; just turn back while you still can.&quot;<br /> That pretty much set the tone for our working relationship.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m leaving,&quot; Ruslan announces back in the present moment. &quot;Make sure the folders are set out for the department head meeting in the morning.&quot; He rounds the desk and strides toward me. My heart quickens when he gets close enough for me to smell his cologne. Today&#039;s is woodsy. Smoky. Crisp.<br /> &quot;Yes, sir,&quot; I croak quietly.<br /> &quot;Oh,&quot; he adds, &quot;I also need my tuxedo brought to the penthouse on 48th. Tonight.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tonight?&quot; I balk. &quot;But I have to—&quot;<br /> He&#039;s already gone. Swishing out the door without bothering to look back. The only thing left behind is the trailing tendrils of his cologne.<br /> * * *<br /> An hour later, I am the walking dead. Every nerve ending in my feet is on fire. I trekked my booty across town to Ruslan&#039;s tailor, picked up his tuxedo, and trekked back to Midtown to his penthouse.<br /> When the elevators let me out directly into his foyer, I release a sigh. One final task on this Tuesday custom-designed by Satan.<br /> Not that tomorrow will be any different.<br /> My shoes clack as I walk down the marble flooring and emerge into the living room. It&#039;s floor-to-ceiling glass windows on three sides, so I can see the entire city wrapped around me, bejeweled and glistening in the night. The furniture and finishes are every bit as gorgeous as the man who owns this place—and every bit as brutal. It&#039;s all black matte and sharp edges. Grotesque modern contorted sculptures in the corners. Grotesque modern contorted paintings on the walls.<br /> I once looked up the price he paid for this place and almost threw up in my mouth. It had a few too many zeroes for my comfort level. The most sickening part of all is that he comes here once a month at most, usually with one of his many actress/influencer/model dates on his arm. It&#039;s pretty much just the world&#039;s most expensive f.uckpad.<br /> I drape the suit over the back of his black suede couch. It&#039;s weird being here, in Ruslan&#039;s personal space. It smells mostly like cleaning product, but I swear, every time I turn around, I catch just a whiff of that cologne again.<br /> It&#039;s making my head swim.<br /> I want so badly to curl up on the suede couch and sleep for the rest of my life. But I have to keep moving. People are counting on me. Three little ones in particular.<br /> So sleep is off the list. My next thought is how nice it would be to get some kind of petty vengeance against the bosshole from inferno for the wringer he&#039;s put me through today.<br /> My sister wouldn&#039;t have hesitated for a second.<br /> * * *<br /> &quot;Sienna, don&#039;t you dare pee on his car!&quot;<br /> But my sister was already clambering up on the hood in her way-too-short, way-too-pink nightclub dress, cackling like a madwoman. I was mortified. Her laugh was infamous across campus, so I had no doubt that someone was going to recognize it, open their dorm window, and look out in the East Campus parking lot to see the Carson sisters up to no good, as per usual.<br /> Correction: Sienna was the one who was always up to no good. I was the one who was always trying to rein her in. Not that it helped; Sienna did what she wanted.<br /> Always had. Always would.<br /> And when she saw my dirty, rotten, cheating ex&#039;s car gleaming in the primo parking spot, it sparked an idea that she absolutely refused to ignore.<br /> Which is how I ended up holding her hand for balance as she squatted on Tommy&#039;s Range Rover and let loose.<br /> I can&#039;t say he didn&#039;t deserve it; this just wouldn&#039;t have been my preferred method of vengeance. &quot;Screw that,&quot; Sienna said when I told her that living well was the best form of revenge. &quot;Don&#039;t get even; get ahead. That&#039;s my motto.&quot;<br /> When she had relieved herself of a long night&#039;s worth of cranberry vodkas, I helped her back down to the asphalt. &quot;You&#039;re insane,&quot; I informed her. &quot;Absolutely clinical.&quot;<br /> &quot;And yet you love me. What does that say about you?&quot;<br /> &quot;Nothing good,&quot; I muttered.<br /> &quot;Shut up. Say it. Say you love me.&quot; She made kissy faces at me and, when I refused, she tickled me in the spot under my ribs that I&#039;d hated since we were little.<br /> &quot;Fine! Fine! I love you!&quot; I shrieked.<br /> Only then did she relent.<br /> &quot;Good. I love you, too, Em. You&#039;re the stars to my moon. Never forget that.&quot;<br /> Then, just for good measure, she mooned me. We laughed—her laugh and mine, two sides of the same coin, filtering up and out into the night beyond.<br /> I never imagined a life without her. I never thought I&#039;d have to.<br /> * * *<br /> I&#039;m not Sienna; I&#039;m not going to pee on Ruslan&#039;s fifty-thousand dollar couch. And, as of three years, six months, and four days ago, she&#039;s not here to do it for me.<br /> With a sigh, I turn and slump out.<br /> It&#039;s a long subway ride from gleaming Midtown to my dirty, cramped apartment building in H.ell&#039;s Kitchen. When I get there, it&#039;s a long walk up the four flights of stairs because, of course, the elevator is broken yet again. I&#039;m almost literally sexually aroused at the prospect of a REM cycle—but when I open the door, I realize with a molar-grinding horror that sleep is a long way away.<br /> My apartment is an absolute disaster.<br /> spirits bottles are scattered everywhere. The kids&#039; clothes are mildewing in the wash. The kitchen sink is stacked high with dirty plates.<br /> I don&#039;t have to look far to find the culprit. Ben, my sister&#039;s widower, is passed out in the corner armchair. A half-finished smoking dangles from between his fingertips and the other hand is clutching the dregs of a lukewarm Bud Light. I march over and pluck both from him, stubbing the smoking out in the ashtray and hurling the spirits into the recycling bin. He startles for a second before sinking right back into an open-mouthed snore.<br /> Ben. The bane of my existence, no pun intended. There&#039;s a reason he&#039;s not on the lock screen of my phone. A reason I try not to think about him whenever I can help it.<br /> He took Sienna&#039;s death hard. That&#039;s no surprise; we all did. When someone is that bright of a personality, it&#039;s hard not to feel like you&#039;re living in the shadows once they&#039;re gone.<br /> But the kids and I have soldiered on, no matter how much it hurts.<br /> Ben, on the other hand, is wallowing in the mud. He was fired from his job, so now, all he does is drink and smoke and mutter to himself around the clock—which he does here, since he couldn&#039;t afford the mortgage on their house with no income. When he deigns to parent his own children, he does it like a fairytale ogre, all spit-flecked bellowing and flying off the handle at the least little thing. He made Reagan cry the other day because her scrunchie snapped while he was trying to do a ponytail for her. As if that was her fault.<br /> I keep telling myself to have grace. He&#039;s going through a dark time. He&#039;ll come out of it.<br /> At least, I hope he will. Truth is, I was never a huge fan of his in the first place. I found ways to tolerate him for Sienna&#039;s sake, because there&#039;s nothing I wouldn&#039;t have done for my sister.<br /> Without her, though... it&#039;s harder.<br /> I shake my head. It&#039;s not good to let myself dwell on these ruts. Nothing good will come of wondering why this is the hand I&#039;ve been dealt. I just have to do the work. Silently and unthanked, sure. But the world isn&#039;t built to be kind to people like me.<br /> So I drop my purse, roll up my sleeves, and do what I can to make it kind to people like Josh, Caroline, and Reagan.<br /> spirits bottles go in the trash. Clothes go in the dryer. Dishes get scrubbed and toweled and put back in the cabinets, and little by little, the mess dwindles. In the corner, the clock hand ticks past 1:00 AM. I need to be back at Bane by quarter to six. With crosstown traffic, that means I&#039;m looking at three hours of sleep max before I have to be up and running again.<br /> By the time I finish, 1:00 AM has become 2:30. I zombie-walk my way down the hall. My room beckons, but before I can succumb to sleep, I have to check on the littles.<br /> The girls&#039; room is the first one on the right. I open the door and peek in.<br /> Caroline is asleep on the top bunk. Her hand is dangling down, so I tiptoe across the thrifted pink shag rug and tuck it back up on the mattress so the monsters won&#039;t get it. I pause and listen, but her breathing is practically imperceptible when she&#039;s K.O.&#039;d. The first night I had her under my roof, I was terrified that she&#039;d died in my care.<br /> When I&#039;m satisfied she&#039;s comfortable, I crouch down to peer at Reagan. Her hair has fallen over her eyes. I smooth it away. Unlike Caroline, she&#039;s a snorer. She&#039;s got a real honk-shoo-honk-shoo-mimimi pattern to her sleep breathing, like one of Snow White&#039;s dwarves. My little angel. Those cherry apple cheeks are so pinchable. Just like Sienna&#039;s.<br /> I wonder if Rae even remembers her mom. She was so young when we lost her.<br /> I retreat back out into the hall and pull the door shut silently behind me. Then I step down and slowly push open Josh&#039;s.<br /> I frown. His bed is empty, the sheets smoothed over and tucked in neatly at the edges. He does that himself every morning without fail, though no one has ever actually asked him to, as far as I&#039;m aware. But if he&#039;s not in bed, where is...?<br /> Ah. I glance over to see him with his face pressed against the desk. He&#039;s out cold, his hands still fiddling with something in his lap. I&#039;m confused about what it is until I walk over and pull the bundle out from under him.<br /> When I do, my heart breaks.<br /> It&#039;s his basketball shoes. They were in rough shape when we got them from the thrift store, but now, they&#039;re straight-up ruined. There are gaping holes on either sole, with wads of paper towels and duct tape fashioned into some kind of stopgap. He must&#039;ve been trying to fix the damage when he fell asleep.<br /> A tear leaks down my cheek. Since he came to me, he&#039;s never done one single, solitary thing for himself. Everything he does is for his sisters. He makes Reagan eat her vegetables and he helps Caroline paint her nails. He does his chores and theirs. He checks their homework. He&#039;s eight years old and he&#039;s the last thing holding this broken family together.<br /> So when he shyly admitted to me that he wanted to play basketball this year, I wanted so badly to make that happen for him.<br /> But the money just couldn&#039;t work.<br /> Ruslan pays me well, but New York City is expensive and New York City with three growing children (plus one adult-sized baby drinking all the spirits) is even more expensive than that. Money just seems to disappear, leaking out through a million different holes. Clothes for school, utilities, rent, and this and that and the other.<br /> Here one second. Gone the next.<br /> Josh knows that. I don&#039;t even have to ask to guess that&#039;s why he was trying to fix his shoes himself instead of asking me to buy him a new pair.<br /> I sink to the floor with my back against the wall and burst into tears. I do it silently because I don&#039;t want to wake him, but the sobs come from somewhere deep, deep down.<br /> I hate how ashamed I am of these tears. Why should I be? If anyone has a reason to cry, it&#039;s me. My boss is an arrogant prick and my sister is dead and her husband is more of a burden than a help and I have three innocent kids I&#039;m doing my best to raise right but I can&#039;t seem to catch a break and I need sleep and food and more coffee and a vacation and a fresh start and—the list just goes on. One reason for each of my thousand tears.<br /> It&#039;s only when they start to dry up that I force myself to think optimistically. What would Sienna say? I wonder.She can&#039;t answer, of course, but I have some guesses.<br /> Things will get better. They have to.<br /> They sure ccan&#039;t get any worse.<br /> EMMA<br /> &quot;Auntie Em! Auntie Em, wake up.&quot;<br /> I come to with a start. The sun is slanting in through the blinds and I have absolutely no freaking idea what planet I&#039;m on. I feel a sharp line of pain on my cheek. It takes me a long moment to realize that it&#039;s because I have a shoelace plastered to my skin. I peel it off with a wince and look up to see Josh standing over me.<br /> &quot;Auntie Em, it&#039;s 7:45. We&#039;re late for school.&quot;<br /> I leap to my feet—and promptly fall right back, because my legs are completely numb from sleeping in such a weird fetal position, curled up at the foot of Josh&#039;s desk like a dead cockroach.<br /> The next fifteen minutes are a blur. I get the girls up and dressed in the least coordinated outfits in the history of parenting. I hurl random food into their lunchboxes with no regard for nutritional value. And then we&#039;re all sprinting out the door.<br /> Ben, needless to say, doesn&#039;t so much as lift a finger to help.<br /> I get the evil eye from the receptionist at the kids&#039; school when I drop them off well into first period, but she can shove her judgment up her hip. I just pop a peck on each of their foreheads and then turn to haul to Bane.<br /> I get another evil eye from the lobby receptionist there, too, but I don&#039;t quite realize why until I&#039;m in the elevator up to the thirtieth floor and I catch sight of my reflection in the polished bronze.<br /> I look like an absolute bad show. My hair is a rat&#039;s nest on my head and my blouse is on backwards. The fashionable one-shoulder cutout is framing my frayed bra strap instead of a tasteful slice of arm.<br /> Wet street dogs are more put-together than I am.<br /> It&#039;s way too late to go back now, though. I can already imagine Ruslan&#039;s eyebrow. It&#039;s probably halfway up his scalp by now. His voice is going to be absolutely frigid when he hears me come stumbling in. Something like:<br /> &quot;You have got to be kidding me.&quot;<br /> Wait. That wasn&#039;t my imagination. That was actually his voice.<br /> I open my eyes and turn around to realize that the elevator doors have opened—and who should be standing there but my beloved, benevolent boss?<br /> Sure enough, his eyebrow is locked and loaded and that cruelly sharp jaw of his clenched so tight that I wonder idly if he has a good dentist on speed dial.<br /> I open my mouth to defend myself, but what is there even to say? &quot;I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I blurt. &quot;I fell asleep after—It was a long night and—I&#039;m sorry. I&#039;m so, so sorry.&quot;<br /> He doesn&#039;t so much as blink. &quot;I expect you to dress appropriately for your job, Ms. Carson,&quot; he growls. &quot;Not do the walk of shame through my building.&quot;<br /> I frown. &quot;The walk of—? Hold on. No, that&#039;s not what this is. I didn&#039;t—&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re wearing yesterday&#039;s skirt and flaunting your undergarments like you think you can seduce your way out of being—&quot; He checks his watch. &quot;—two and a half hours late. I&#039;m not sure if you think I&#039;m stupid or easy. I&#039;m also not sure which of those two would offend me more.&quot;<br /> One word snags my attention. &quot;Seduce?&quot; I parrot stupidly.<br /> Out of nowhere, thoughts of what it would look like to seduce Ruslan Oryolov come prancing through my head.<br /> Wrapping his tie around my fist and bringing that smirking snarl down to my lips for a taste.<br /> Lying back on his desk, pencil skirt hiked above my hips, while he shoves my panties to the side and devours me like his last meal.<br /> On my knees on his office carpet as he stands over me and—<br /> &quot;Ms. Carson, I&#039;m not interested in your explanations. Go do your job. Before I find someone else to do it for you.&quot;<br /> With that, he brushes past me and gets on the elevator. I turn and look dumbly at him as the doors close on his face. The last thing I see is the arrogant slant of his mouth.<br /> Then that, too, disappears.<br /> My cheeks are burning red for the rest of the day. Luckily, I have an extra cardigan at my desk, so I&#039;m able to cover up the worst of my wardrobe malfunction.<br /> But my phone keeps pinging all day long with messages from Ruslan. Do this. Send that. Fax this. Email that. He&#039;s as unbearable as ever. Everything from the expiration date on his coffee creamer to the status of the conference room chairs he&#039;s so anal about merits yet another scathing comment from him. And after yesterday&#039;s nightmare, I&#039;m running on fumes.<br /> My only saving grace is that he has a gala tonight, so he&#039;s scheduled to leave the office at 5:00 P.M. sharp. I&#039;m counting down the last ten seconds until the clock strikes five like I&#039;m a Times Square partier on New Year&#039;s Eve.<br /> &quot;Seven... Six... Five... Four... Three... Two... One...&quot;<br /> Ping. Another text. I moan and look down to see the devil&#039;s name pop up on my phone.<br /> RUSLAN: My office. Now.<br /> Goddammit. I was so close.<br /> Sighing, I get up and slink inside.<br /> &quot;Shut the door,&quot; he orders. It&#039;s dark in here. The curtains are sealed tight and the temperature is Arctic. He&#039;s a mass of shadows behind his desk, huge and fragrant. The only thing I can see is the sharp light of his amber eyes.<br /> &quot;Sit.&quot; A shadowy hand points at the chair across from his desk.<br /> I perch at the edge of the seat in question. My nerves are buzzing and frayed. I&#039;m so, so tired. But I can&#039;t show him that. Matter of fact, I refuse to show him that.<br /> I won&#039;t give the smug prick the satisfaction of thinking he&#039;s outlasted me.<br /> &quot;I asked you yesterday if I had your full attention,&quot; he begins. &quot;I&#039;m not so sure I do. So let me say this: if your priorities lie anywhere other than this company, then I will find a new assistant. I&#039;m not a nice man, Ms. Carson. So believe me when I tell you that this is not the kind of place where you get three strikes before something bad happens. You mess up once—you&#039;re gone. Am I making myself clear?&quot;<br /> I swallow. &quot;Yes, sir.&quot;<br /> He nods. &quot;Good. Be here on time tomorrow. Dress like you intend to keep your job. Now, if you&#039;ll excuse me... there&#039;s the door.&quot;<br /> He looks down at his phone and poof, it&#039;s like I don&#039;t exist anymore.<br /> But I. Am. Pissed.<br /> He doesn&#039;t know what I&#039;m going through. He doesn&#039;t know Ben is snoring and farting in my living room, or that three little kids are waiting on me to pick them up from after-school care. He doesn&#039;t know that I buried my sister or that I&#039;m barely keeping my head above water. He doesn&#039;t know anything.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blurt it before I can think better of it. &quot;No. No. I&#039;m not some little worm under your shoe, Mr. Oryolov. I&#039;m a—I mean. I&#039;m a person! I have a life and hobbies and people who depend on me. I&#039;m real! So I&#039;d appreciate it very much if you&#039;d pull your smug head out of your smug prick and treat me with some respect for once.&quot;<br /> Ruslan blinks.<br /> Blinks.<br /> Blinks.<br /> &quot;Is there something else, Ms. Carson?&quot;<br /> That&#039;s when I realize that my whole little tirade took place entirely in my head. It wasn&#039;t real. All imagined. Just a pleasant little detour to a fantasy land where I give him my two cents and then some.<br /> I swallow past the nasty taste in my throat and stand. &quot;No, sir,&quot; I say quietly. &quot;Nothing at all.&quot;		MeNo003		29	https://facebook.com/61554215147080	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face.”<br /> I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful.<br /> But my mate left without any remorse.<br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world.<br /> ————————<br /> KEILAH <br /> The Blind Princess of Belmont—everybody has heard rumors about this mysterious woman, but nobody outside of the castle has ever seen her existence. <br /> Keilah Lunette Lockhart—the name that no one has ever heard about. Hidden deep within the castle grounds, I have been isolated all my life after the death of my parents. <br /> Today marks the day that all of the members of the royal family gather in the main castle because of the rumored engagement of the precious princess and my cousin—Isabelle Diane Lockhart. <br /> I stood in front of the back door and shook my hands in nervousness. I was about to head in when I heard my aunt Grace speak. <br /> “She’s not going to come, is she?” Queen Grace chuckled as she took a sip of her tea. <br /> “Most definitely not,” Princess Sofia said. “She has some guts to show her monstrous face here on the day that Prince Enzo arrives.” <br /> “She definitely shouldn’t come if she doesn’t want to be the laughingstock of the event,” Prince Finn added, causing the table of royals to burst into laughter. <br /> I cast my head to the ground and pursed my lips together. They&#039;re talking about me again, huh? <br /> I heard the main door open, followed by the sound of the King&#039;s voice. <br /> “What’s with all the laughter when I’m still not around?” King Leo entered the room and smoothly interrupted their conversation. <br /> “It’s nothing,” Queen Grace, his wife, said. “We’re just talking about a nobody.” <br /> “Well, you better settle down. Isabelle is about to come down any minute now.” <br /> Princess Evelyn clapped her hands in excitement. “I can’t wait! She’s going to be so beautiful.” <br /> Grace boastfully smiled. “When has my daughter ever been ugly?&quot;<br /> I heard the sound of the door opening once more and inferred that Princess Isabelle had entered the room. Everybody beamed at her arrival, and she was immediately greeted with a warm welcome as she sat down. <br /> “You look beautiful, my darling,” Grace exclaimed. “You’re going to capture Prince Enzo’s heart in an instant.” <br /> “I hope so, mom. It’s been nerve-wracking ever since the news came out,” Isabelle gracefully responded. <br /> Grace chuckled in reassurance. “You don’t have to worry about anything.” <br /> “That’s right,” Violet chimed in. “You’re perfect, Isabelle.” <br /> This is probably a good time to come in, right? <br /> I didn&#039;t think about it any further and twisted the doorknob open, silently entering the room. <br /> I thought that I went in discretely, but when the room turned silent, I knew that they had noticed my presence. I stood there for a while, just internalizing everything that was happening. <br /> “I can’t believe she actually came,” Nolan sneered. <br /> “Such a thick face she has,” Violet added. <br /> There are some times when my blindness becomes convenient, and this is one of those situations. <br /> At this moment, I couldn’t see the hateful gazes being thrown my way. However, I sure can feel them. <br /> I bowed my head and still decided to greet them despite their hostility. <br /> “Good morning, everyone. I had come to congratulate Isabelle on her engagement,” I smiled, although it couldn’t be seen through the sheer cloak. <br /> “I’m surprised you even heard about the news,” Nolan chimed. “You were about to rot in your cottage from hiding away from us.” <br /> I looked down to the ground and muttered a small apology. I didn&#039;t want to hide away from the cottage, but whenever I came here, I always came home with a new bruise and a broken heart. <br /> “Is there a seat for me?” I asked, quickly changing the topic. <br /> My other relatives stayed silent, but Isabelle, the only relative I considered a genuine person, held onto my hand and led me to one of the seats. <br /> “You may leave, Weston,” Isabelle said to my helper, who trudged behind me. <br /> Weston was hesitant to leave the room, but I held onto his hand and nodded my head. <br /> &quot;You can leave. I&#039;ll see you back in the house.&quot; <br /> “I’ll be right outside, princess,” Weston bows before leaving the room. <br /> I thanked Isabelle as I sat down on the chairs. I didn&#039;t know much about the prince that Isabelle was supposed to marry, but I heard that he&#039;s quite handsome and famous. I silently waited for his arrival in my seat, but it seemed like my relatives had other plans. <br /> “Isn’t it amazing?” Violet exclaimed. “Isabelle was actually chosen by Prince Enzo—the hottest Alpha of today’s era! I heard he has really high standards, so Isabelle must be something great for him to choose her.” <br /> Isabelle hummed while I fondly listened. However, my smile quickly dropped when I heard my aunt Grace’s next words. <br /> “Of course. What do you expect? My dearest daughter is also an Alpha. An Alpha is fit for an Alpha. Not a lowly omega,” she sneered. <br /> I knew that the queen was talking about me because nobody else in the room was an omega. <br /> “Well, a Lockhart must at least be a Beta. I don’t even know how a royal princess could be an omega, and she actually thinks that she’d be worthy to meet the prince. I feel like she has an inner agenda of wanting to capture the prince’s heart,” Sofia added. <br /> They weren’t throwing any names, but I already knew. <br /> That’s how it has always been. Werewolves were segregated into three separate groups—the Alphas, the strongest of the pack. They are naturally strong, attractive, and a rare part of the population. Once you’re born an Alpha, you’re practically at the top. <br /> Next, the Betas, the ones who make up most of the population. They can be dispatched in any kind of job, and are great followers. They aren’t as strong and attractive as Alphas, but they are accepted within society since they’re deemed as the most “normal.” <br /> And lastly, the omegas—the weakest and the most vulnerable ones. They don’t have any innate abilities, and for most people, they exist for one reason only—for breeding. It’s not like an omega can hide their identity, too, since they emit a sweeter scent than others. However, now that the times have changed, some people are becoming more open to accepting omegas as an equal part of society. <br /> Yet it seems like the Lockhart family still hasn’t gotten past that belief. <br /> They still hate omegas. <br /> They still hate me. <br /> “How could she?” Evelyn scoffed. “With her face, I’m afraid the prince is only going to run away.” <br /> It only became worse as the whole table burst into laughter. Isabelle gently held onto my hand and was about to speak, when the door suddenly opened, and a servant came in. <br /> “Greetings, the royal family. I have come here to present the coming of Prince Enzo Alexios Wilde of the Elixir kingdom!” <br /> I couldn&#039;t hear the servant&#039;s words since my heart was beating too loud inside my chest. I thought I had gotten used to my relatives&#039; hurtful words, but after hearing them talk so lowly of me, I knew that I wasn&#039;t welcomed around. <br /> So, along with the opening of the door, I stood up from my seat. I didn&#039;t even care about meeting the prince at this point. I just wanted to go home. I started walking out of the door, hoping no one would notice me. <br /> However, with my impaired vision and the tears pooling in my eyes, I couldn’t make a smooth exit. <br /> And before I even knew it, I had already bumped into a warm, firm chest. I immediately felt him wrap his arms around my body, catching me before I fall. Being in this person&#039;s arms felt comforting, but that feeling immediately went away when the royal family gasped. <br /> “Prince Enzo!”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> And before I even knew it, the mysterious woman was already being pushed away from me. <br /> I dusted my clothes off to get rid of the sweet scent, but it only spread through the cloth. My frown deepened as I was engulfed by her scent. <br /> “Servant!” Queen Grace shouted in rage. “I am so sorry, Prince Enzo,” she bowed her head. “Our servant disrespected you the moment you came in. Do not worry. We will punish her as soon as possible.” <br /> “It’s alright,” I brushed it off, trying to keep it cool. “You do not have to punish her. But, I would appreciate an apology coming from the servant.” <br /> I didn&#039;t know the exact reason why, but I somehow wanted to see the face hiding behind the mysterious woman’s cloak. <br /> “Such a kind man you are,” Queen Grace smiled. “Indeed, a perfect match for my daughter, Isabelle.” <br /> I merely smiled and turned my attention back to the woman, who was still sitting on the ground. <br /> “Well, what are you waiting for?” Grace exclaimed in a harsh tone. “Apologize to the prince.” <br /> She cast her head down and muttered a small apology. <br /> My eyebrows raised in surprise as I heard her voice. It was soft and light—like she seemed kind. However, I quickly shook my head to get rid of such thoughts. <br /> This woman is still an omega, no matter how kind she may sound. At the end of the day, that is what omegas are most known as—weak and pretentious. <br /> “I don’t accept your apology,” I said in a cold voice. “How could you apologize to a prince with your face covered with a cloak?” <br /> The servant froze. <br /> “Remove your cloak, then apologize to me, servant.”<br /> -<br /> KEILAH <br /> I felt my mind blanking out. <br /> My cloak? <br /> The only thing shielding me away from this cruel world?<br /> There is no way on Earth that I&#039;m going to remove my cloak—not even in the presence of a high and mighty prince. <br /> I felt his footsteps coming my way, so I acted fast and rose to my feet. I didn&#039;t even bother to bow and bid farewell to the prince. I just ran away from the scene, ignoring the calls of my relatives and the guards. <br /> I had already memorized the interior of this mansion ever since I was young, so I didn&#039;t have any problem with running away. <br /> I can already imagine the looks on my relatives&#039; faces, but right now, I couldn&#039;t afford to be seen. <br /> I ran back to my humble cottage and bumped into Weston along the way. <br /> “Keilah?” he exclaimed. “Are you alright? Are you—are you crying? What happened?” he bombarded me with questions. <br /> I merely nodded my head and tried to hide my real emotions. <br /> “I’m okay,” I said between my tears. “I just need some time alone.”<br /> I could tell that Weston wanted to ask more but decided to drop it in the end. <br /> “Will you be at the cottage?”<br /> “Yes,” I said. “You can come back at dinner time.”<br /> “Alright, Keilah. Don’t hesitate to call for me when you need help. I’ll just be in the stables.”<br /> I nodded my head before heading back to the cottage. <br /> As I went inside, I felt the tears cascading down my cheeks. I removed my cloak and buried my face in my arms. I cried by myself, feeling an immense pain in my heart. <br /> After crying for a while, I lifted my head up at the sky and pleaded. <br /> “Mom, Dad, can you please come back here?&quot;<br /> Ever since the day that they died, life has never been the same. When I was younger, and they were still alive, my relatives treated me fairly, but now, they treat me like I&#039;m less than garbage. <br /> At any chance that they get, they humiliate me in front of strangers, unnecessarily make me do their chores, and take advantage of my blindness. <br /> And when I thought that meeting my mate would pull me out of my misery, I was wrong. He heartlessly rejected me because of my disability, and now, I think no one will be able to love me sincerely anymore.<br /> Eight years ago<br /> My parents had just died, the reason being unknown, when my aunts and uncles forced me out of my room to socialize with my cousins. <br /> I didn&#039;t want to, but it seemed like I had no other choice.<br /> “Keilah!” Nolan called, waving his hands to get me to come closer. “Did you cry?” he asked. <br /> I nodded my head while looking down at the ground. <br /> Evelyn clicked her tongue. “You have been crying for days! Your parents are already dead—they’re not going to come back, so stop being a crybaby about it,” she said. <br /> “Yeah,” Finn agreed. “You should be happy now that they’re gone. Now, you have all the time and freedom to do what you want without your parents telling you to do so!”<br /> I didn’t know how to react. For some reason, I felt like I was being ganged up on by my cousins. I always thought that they never treated me like family, but now that my parents are gone, it just became more obvious.<br /> “Stop that,” Isabelle interrupted. “Don’t listen to them, Keilah. Let’s just play on the slides, hmm?”<br /> I smiled at her and nodded my head. Isabelle has always treated me like a good cousin, so she’s one of the few people I genuinely care for in the castle. <br /> Finn clicked his tongue and rolled his eyes. He didn’t retaliate any further since he never dared to defy Isabelle. <br /> Isabelle and I went to the slide. <br /> “I’m scared,” I said. <br /> “It’s easy,” Isabelle assured. “I’ll go first, okay?&quot;<br /> I nodded my head and watched her go down the slide. <br /> “See? It’s not that bad.”<br /> Even with her demonstration, I still felt a bit scared to go down the slide, considering I&#039;ve always been afraid of heights. <br /> I stood up on top of the slide and looked at the steep way down. I felt my heart beat faster in my chest, so I closed my eyes to calm myself down. <br /> Now, looking back, I never should have closed my eyes at that moment. <br /> Because that would be the very last time that I&#039;ll be seeing the world in color. <br /> Before I even knew it, I felt a strong push from my back, causing me to topple down to the ground and hit my head on the metal slide. <br /> The next second, I woke up, but it felt like I still hadn&#039;t—because the world was dark when I opened my eyes, and no one was even there to tell me that I had gone blind. <br /> Five years ago<br /> Twas the night of my sixteenth birthday, and I had been dreaming of this day ever since I became blind. After years of being isolated in my cottage, I can finally celebrate this special day since my aunt and uncle surprisingly allowed me to join. <br /> Granting, it wasn’t only my birthday, but also Isabelle’s. However, I really didn’t care. As long as I could finally have the chance to meet my mate and have someone love me as I had always dreamed of, I felt fine with having the minimum. <br /> Even if I was allowed to join in at the party, I was kept away from the visitors and was only allowed to stay in the kitchen. <br /> I was eating some cookies when I heard two sets of footsteps coming into the room, followed by the sweetest scent I had smelled in the entire world. <br /> “Can’t you just accept me as your mate?” he asked, the man’s deep voice sending shivers down my spine. <br /> “You know that I can’t,” Evelyn sighed. “You’re a Beta. I want an Alpha as my life partner. Besides, you’re not even my mate.”<br /> I froze as I recognized my cousin’s voice coming from the pantry. I held my breath, so they wouldn’t be able to hear me.<br /> The man clicked his tongue. “Does that even matter? The mate bond is practically a joke these days. Who actually wants their fated mate?”<br /> I do. I still want my mate. <br /> Because of the shock I felt from the man’s statement, I dropped the plate of cookies I was eating, causing the two of them to look my way. <br /> I stayed still as I felt my cousin and the mysterious man, who I assumed to be a prince, walk over to where I was. <br /> “Who is this?” the man exclaimed. <br /> Evelyn sighed. “Don’t mind her. She’s our blind servant. Whatever,” she said. “I’m out of here. Don’t you dare bring up this conversation anymore.”<br /> She clicked her tongue and exited the kitchen. <br /> The man clicked his tongue and tried to walk away; however, at that moment, our skins touched, and I felt the most sensational emotion in the world. <br /> “Mate,” I muttered under my breath, causing the prince to stop in his tracks. <br /> he cursed. “Such luck I have.”<br /> I wanted to be embraced by my mate right then and there, but it seemed like he didn’t feel the same way.<br /> “I can’t believe this,” he sighed. “Let’s just get this over with. What’s your name?”<br /> “Keilah,” I softly said. <br /> “Alright,” he nonchalantly said and held onto my hands. “Look, I’m going to cut to the chase. I don’t want a blind person for a mate. And I’m assuming that you’re also hideous with the cloak that’s on your face. Not to mention, you&#039;re also an omega,&quot; he chuckled.<br /> He was talking like he didn&#039;t care for me one bit. &quot;So, I, Prince Miles, reject you as my mate.”<br /> With that, I felt something snap inside my heart. It feels so excruciatingly painful, but my mate left without any remorse. <br /> At that moment, I truly felt that I had nothing left in this world—not my parents, not my relatives, not my vision, and not even my mate.<br /> Present time<br /> I sobbed as I remembered the sad story of my life. I thought that being away from my relatives would cure the pain and push the hurtful memories away, but they all resurface whenever I meet them. <br /> I felt a small, fluffy creature jump onto my lap and smiled. <br /> “Lucky,” I called out my cat’s name. “At least I still have you, huh?”<br /> I wiped the tears from my eyes and cuddled into the cat. <br /> “I have to be strong, right?” I said. <br /> Lucky lets out a small meow, causing my smile to widen. <br /> “Alright,” I said. “I’ll tell you everything that happened today.”<br /> Lucky lets out a meow once more, so I continued my story. <br /> “So, I met this prince,” I said, the memory suddenly flashing in my mind. “He felt….warm,” I smiled. <br /> “But he’s rude,” my smile dropped. “He called me a servant and told me to remove my cloak right then and there! Can you believe it? You know that I never take off my cloak.”<br /> “I just have to avoid him at all costs. I feel like he’s the type of person who wouldn’t forgive the people who had defied him.”<br /> Lucky purred. <br /> “Let’s hope we never see him again.”<br /> -<br /> ENZO<br /> I stopped in my tracks when I saw the cloaked servant from a while ago cooking some type of meal.<br /> Now that I entered her home, I smelled her sweet scent once more, and it made me grimace.<br /> Peach.<br /> She smells of peach.<br /> It was pleasant to the nose, but just knowing that it was coming from an omega made my stomach churn.<br /> I was about to head out of the cottage when she suddenly spoke.<br /> &quot;Weston, you&#039;re back?&quot; she said in a bubbly voice, very in contrast with how anxious she sounded a while ago.<br /> Weston? Who is that?<br /> &quot;You came right on time. I just finished making dinner.&quot;<br /> She walked over to where I was, and I frowned when I saw that she was still wearing her cloak.<br /> She chuckled and tried to hold onto my hand to lead me to the dining area, but I took a step back before our skin could make contact.<br /> She froze. &quot;Weston, Is there something wrong?&quot;<br /> I couldn&#039;t respond. The moment I would open my mouth to speak, I knew that she would know that I wasn&#039;t this &quot;Weston&quot; guy.<br /> So, I just opted to leave.<br /> However, the sound of my stomach grumbling made me stop in my tracks.<br /> I pursed my lips together and let out a deep breath.<br /> Talk about my luck.<br /> Her suspicion changed into that of amusement, and she walked over to the kitchen to set up the table.<br /> &quot;Come,&quot; she said. &quot;You should eat. I made your favorite today, and I also had some time to bake some desserts.&quot;<br /> I stood in my spot and hesitated to follow after her. However, there&#039;s no harm in having a free meal, right?<br /> I couldn&#039;t eat well back in the castle because the taste of the food were either flavorless or too flavorful.<br /> And besides, once we eat, she&#039;ll probably take her cloak off, right? That&#039;s another thing I could get. After seeing her face, I feel like I&#039;ll finally get over my fixation. The only reason why I&#039;m staying here right now is for the food and for her reveal.<br /> I sat down on the chair and looked at the simple meal on the table. It wasn&#039;t as fancy or extravagant as the ones served at the castle, but it still aroused my appetite.<br /> I took the spoon to scoop up some of the stew into my mouth. A moan left my lips as soon as the myriad of flavors exploded on my tongue.<br /> This tastes too good.<br /> And to think that an omega cooked this.<br /> She chuckled when she heard me vigorously digging in.<br /> &quot;Were you that hungry? You should have come back here sooner if you were. I already ate a snack a while ago, so I&#039;ll eat later on.&quot;<br /> I clicked my tongue. I thought I would finally be able to see her face.<br /> &quot;Why are you so quiet today?&quot; she asked. &quot;You&#039;re only like this when you&#039;re upset.&quot;<br /> I didn&#039;t respond and continued eating. Well, it&#039;s not like I had any other choice. After finishing this meal, I&#039;m going to go back to where our car is parked.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re still not talking, huh?&quot; she chuckled. &quot;Is it because of what happened back in the castle? I don&#039;t understand why you&#039;d be upset because of that. It&#039;s not like it&#039;s the first time that it has happened,&quot; she said.<br /> I continued listening to her as I ate.<br /> &quot;Queen Grace has never liked me, so it&#039;s expected that she talks that way. My cousins, too, are quite childish, but I think it&#039;s because of the pressure of being young royals.&quot;<br /> She tried to make her tone happier, but I could still notice the sadness lingering in her voice.<br /> &quot;But I&#039;m okay. I really am. I&#039;ve gotten used to their words. Even if I have their last name, I know that they don&#039;t want me as their family.&quot;<br /> I stopped mid-chew and looked at her.<br /> She has the same last name as the royal family? How could a blind omega have the same last name as them?		Picks002		15	https://facebook.com/100095293115204	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I&#039;ll see you next week,&quot; Lisa, a fellow colleague, advised as I punched out after yet another grueling night shift.<br /> &quot;Exhausted is just a state of mind, Lisa. Perfection is my perpetual state,&quot; I quipped, flashing her an award-winning smile that elicited a delighted giggle in response.<br /> &quot;See you on Wednesday. Try not to miss me, Lisa. I know it&#039;ll be a struggle,&quot; I teased, sashaying toward the exit, my steps an impromptu dance of liberation.<br /> While medical residents endured demanding schedules, we in the emergency wing enjoyed a somewhat better deal. A mix of eight and twelve-hour shifts interspersed with mandated days off and four / five-day stretches of respite annually – the rhythm suited me just fine.<br /> ...<br /> Leaving the hospital behind, I slipped into my car, my attention snagged by the group chat notifications on my phone.<br /> WHO ATE MY ICE CREAM? CONFESS BEFORE I UNLEASH MY WRATH UPON YOU. YOU KNOW I&#039;M DEAD SERIOUS – Hannah<br /> I did. – Ava<br /> Care to elucidate this crime, Ava? – Hannah<br /> I&#039;m outta here, bye! – Akira<br /> was famished, plus my period just started, Hannah. Show a little empathy, darling. – Ava<br /> My loves, let&#039;s try to relax– Ambi<br /> But it&#039;s a matter of principle! Allyssa, back me up. – Hannah<br /> She&#039;s at work, Hannah, not much backup to offer from there – Ambi<br /> We&#039;ll settle this later, preferably under our roof – Hannah<br /> ... – Hannah<br /> A tender smile touched my lips as I finished scrolling through their exchanges. <br /> ...<br /> I restarted the car and embarked on a brief grocery run, acquiring an assortment of Häagen-Dazs pints and other essentials.<br /> Eventually, I pulled into the residential parking lot, my home away from home. 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A power that could annihilate worlds, its calm exterior belying the storm within.<br /> My internal monologue barely kept pace with the rapid cascade of realizations. His familiarity, an elusive memory, nagged at my mind. Then it struck me like a lightning bolt – William Henderson, the multi-billionaire, adorned every major business publication and his name echoed through the corridors of wealth and influence.<br /> I wished fervently for the ground to open and swallow me whole. The weight of the moment pressed upon me, making it difficult to breathe. I needed to gather my scattered wit.<br /> Beside him stood four equally formidable men, each bearing the mark of power and success. Noah Scott, heir to the &quot;Scott diamonds&quot;, a name that is synonymous with jewellery excellence spanning generations. <br /> Alexander Kishimoto, the mastermind behind &quot;Jen and Kishimoto&quot;, is the world&#039;s most expensive stock. <br /> Christian Knight, the CEO of &quot;Knight and Co&quot;, his company is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. With a rich history spanning over 40 years.<br /> And lastly, Mr. Hernandez needed no introduction, the man was a titan in every industry.<br /> &quot;Are you okay, miss harper?&quot; Mr Hernandez asks as I finally get off the floor.<br /> &quot;Yes, I am&quot;<br /> &quot;Good because you&#039;re in my way, Miss Harper&quot; William&#039;s voice made me slightly dizzy. I needed to sit down, to find my equilibrium.<br /> &quot;I know. I&#039;m so sorry, I&#039;ve just had a long day and –&quot; My words faltered, out of sync with my thoughts, as I struggled to articulate myself.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t care, move,&quot; he asserted, his tone aloof as he stowed his phone away, an air of detachment cloaking him.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t you think we are equally at fault here? We bumped into each other because we were both lost in our phones. I think it&#039;s only fair for both of us to apologize, wouldn&#039;t you agree, sir?&quot; I narrowed my eyes, straightening my posture to assert a semblance of confidence. My voice wavered slightly, but I held my ground.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t agree, and I won&#039;t apologize. Move,&quot; his voice dripped with iciness as he stepped closer, the heat of his presence radiating against my skin. He was standing directly in front of the elevator doors, his demeanour a chilling blend of arrogance and indifference.<br /> No,&quot; I scowled back, a surge of defiance coursing through me. I took a step forward, invading his personal space, a gesture as audacious as it was impulsive.<br /> &quot;Apologize for bumping into me, and I&#039;ll step aside. Unless you&#039;d rather resort to shoving a woman? Or perhaps I should provide the press with a scoop about how a vulnerable woman was nearly harassed by a billionaire in the elevator of one of the continent&#039;s most prestigious residential apartments?&quot; My words spilt out, hoarser than intended, my bravado overriding my better judgment. He narrows his eyes, clenches his jaw, and takes a step closer until he&#039;s towering over me.<br /> We hold each other&#039;s eyes neither one of us blinking. A palpable tension hung in the air, thick with unspoken challenges and silent confrontations. I had just issued a veiled threat to five of the world&#039;s most influential men, including my own landlord. A chill ran down my spine, and I braced myself for the repercussions.<br /> But then, an unexpected intervention disrupted the standoff. &quot;Miss Harper,&quot; Mr Kishimoto&#039;s soothing voice broke through, a smile tugging at his lips as he diffused the tension. &quot;Allow me to apologize on his behalf. He&#039;s had a trying day, and he regrets the collision. It was a mutual oversight.&quot;<br /> His charm flowed like a balm, a touch of warmth amid the chilly currents. The tension ebbed slightly, and I let out a resigned sigh, a weary smile gracing my lips.<br /> &quot;We all have trying days it doesn&#039;t entitle us to be foolish to people, okay?&quot;, I aim my comment at everyone including myself.<br /> &quot;Nevertheless, apology accepted.&quot; I sigh and smile stepping out of their way and letting them all out of the elevator, and step in with my bag and groceries.<br /> Our hands touched<br /> &quot;Mr Hernandez, Mr Scott, Mr Knight, Mr Kishimoto and finally Mr Henderson. I can&#039;t say it&#039;s been pleasure gentlemen, goodnight.&quot;, I say with the last shred of confidence and strength I have in my voice as I step into the elevator.<br /> I hit my floor number into my elevator making the doors shut and leaving me with an image of William Henderson smirking and rolling his tongue against the inside of his cheek. I sigh and lean into the wall.<br /> The elevator doors released me from their embrace with a gentle ding. Stepping out, I reached into my bag, fingers navigating the familiar contours until my key card was in hand. Swiping it smoothly, I crossed the threshold into the haven I called home, the comforting scent of familiarity enveloping me.<br /> &quot;Hey, I&#039;m home,&quot; I announced, my voice a tired but genuine echo. The lilt of voices led me to the heart of our sanctuary – the bustling kitchen. Amidst the friendly cacophony, my closest friends were engaged in a spirited debate, their laughter and banter filling the air.<br /> The conversation veered into my upcoming twenty-fifth birthday, a surprise they had meticulously orchestrated. <br /> My stern facade cracked, giving way to a playful plea. &quot;Just promise me, before we dive into luxury, we&#039;ll sound the financial alarm. Our collective debt should remain a tale whispered in shadows.&quot;<br /> Perched on the couch, the night unfurled before us like a tapestry of shared moments. Our laughter melded with the melodies of the television, and the hours slipped away, a testament to the strength of our bonds.<br /> Huddled on the couch, vampire diaries played out on screen, punctuated by Ava&#039;s vivid imagination. Her musings danced between outrageous and hilarious, eliciting both fits of giggles and good-natured eye rolls.<br /> …<br /> Footsteps approached my bed, and a hand began drawing comforting circles on my back. &quot;Allyssa, wake up, my love,&quot; Ambi&#039;s gentle whisper tickled my ear. Slowly, I peeled my eyes open, greeted by the sight of my best friends kneeling around my bed, holding an ice cream cake adorned with a solitary blue-lit candle.<br /> &quot;Happy birthday to you,&quot; they began singing in harmonious unison. A silly grin broke across my face as I sat up. &quot;Happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear llyssa, happy birthday to youuuuuuuu,&quot; Ava&#039;s final note held an extra burst of energy.<br /> &quot;Make a wish, babe!&quot; Akira&#039;s cheerful voice resonated from her phone screen, her expression radiating pure joy.<br /> With closed eyes, I made a silent wish, one for a future brimming with happiness, health, and success for all of us, and, well, a partner to share it all with. As I blew out the candle, my eyes flickered open.<br /> &quot;What did you wish for, babe?&quot; Hannah inquired, offering me a glass of water along with a couple of aspirin. My savior.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d have to kill you if I told you. Thanks,&quot; I replied after swallowing the pill, my gaze shifting between them.<br /> &quot;Where&#039;s the fun in that, Harper?&quot; Ambi playfully pouted as she began slicing the cake, presenting me with a delectable piece. My mouth watered at the mere sight.<br /> &quot;<br /> &quot;TMI, Ava. And to answer your curiosity, Allyssa is simply waiting for the right time and person, right, llyssa?&quot; Hannah interjected, a hint of mockery lacing her words.<br /> &quot;Ease up, you two. That&#039;s enough. Out, everyone. I&#039;m sure llyssa wants to freshen up, and it&#039;s our turn to run errands,&quot; Ambi intervened, coming to my rescue. She ushered Hannah and Ava to their feet amidst their good-natured bickering.<br /> &quot;Thanks, Ambi. I replied, <br /> As I guided them toward the bedroom door, their playful banter continued. They exited with one final exchange of words, leaving me to head toward the shower, embarking on my first day as a twenty-five-year-old.<br /> …<br /> Another Dinner, we had a conversation. &quot;Did you guys hear? allegedly our landlord is a mafia boss in Italy and uses his businesses here as a way of money laundering&quot;, Ava says lowering her voice. We were currently eating dessert and preparing to pay the expensive bill I presumed it was.<br /> For the sake of their jobs, they stopped writing about him completely unless it involved him doing something positive with his legal business.<br /> &quot;Will you shut up before you get us in trouble?&quot;, Hannah scolds her. People went missing for saying such things about him, she was probably worried someone would hear Ava and might take her.<br /> Although if someone kidnapped Ava. I&#039;m sure she&#039;d bully them into returning her.<br /> &quot;No, let&#039;s actually talk about it though&quot;. Ambi says lowering her voice and encouraging Ava to rant about the mafia.<br /> &quot;I need to use the restroom guys I&#039;ll be right back&quot;, I say getting up and leaving Hannah trying to shush Ambi and Ava and walking up to a waitress who helps me find the restroom.<br /> I retreated to the restroom, taking a few moments to freshen up and collect my thoughts. After adjusting my makeup and my appearance, I stepped back out, only to collide with someone, their presence familiar even before my eyes met theirs. His scent reached me first, a heady combination of mystery and familiarity.<br /> &quot;I apologize, that was entirely my—&quot;<br /> &quot;—You!&quot; I exclaimed, my surprise cutting off my apology mid-sentence. It was him, the foolish from the elevator.<br /> He paused, his gaze locking onto mine. &quot;You,&quot; he replied, his voice holding a touch of wonder that mirrored the bewilderment in my own.<br /> &quot;Are you stalking me?&quot; The incredulity in my voice was hard to ignore. The mere statistical probability of running into the same person twice in less than 36 hours was slim, to say the least. Yet, here he was, defying all logic.<br /> He chuckled softly, a sound that sent a shiver down my spine. &quot;Not only are you demanding, but also narcissistic and delusional, darling,&quot; he retorted, taking a step closer to me, his presence a mixture of magnetism and intrigue.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t call me that.&quot; My response was sharp, my eyes narrowing at his audacity.<br /> &quot;What shouldn&#039;t I call you, darling?&quot; The word rolled off his tongue, dripping with a deliberate playfulness that both irritated and exhilarated me.<br /> &quot;The word darling is used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person. Which I am not, sir, so drop it.&quot; My retort was laced with a challenge, a silent dare for him to push further.<br /> A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, and he took another step closer, effectively trapping me against the cool marble wall. The proximity sent a rush of heat through me, my heartbeat quickening in response.<br /> &quot;Is it?&quot; He leaned in slightly, the scent of leather and spice enveloping me, clouding my rational thoughts. &quot;What if I find the term fitting, darling?&quot;<br /> My breath caught in my throat as his fingers brushed against my skin, tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear. The sensation was electrifying, every nerve ending coming alive at his touch.<br /> We stood like that, locked in a silent battle of wills, the intensity of our gazes conveying more than words ever could. His presence overwhelmed me, a heady mixture of danger and allure, making it difficult to think clearly.<br /> I don&#039;t even know this man, why am I letting him do this?<br /> And then, as abruptly as he had closed the distance, he pulled back, a self-assured smirk playing on his lips. I had been backed against the wall, both literally and metaphorically, my heart pounding in my chest.<br /> &quot;Goodnight, darling.&quot; His voice was a velvety murmur, dripping with an undercurrent of promises and secrets. With that sadistic smile still lingering on his lips, he turned and walked away, leaving me standing against the wall, my thoughts in a whirlwind.<br /> I catch my breath and walk back to our table, I catch a glimpse of him across the room with an older man and a younger woman I can&#039;t make them out.<br /> &quot;Hey, are you alright you like you&#039;ve seen a ghost?&quot;, Ambi asks running a soothing hand on my arm as I take my seat.<br /> &quot;Yeah! I am my social battery is kinda low I think I want to go home is that alright?&quot; I force a smile onto my face<br /> &quot;Yes of course, why didn&#039;t you just say that you do not have to worry about the bill because someone already paid it&quot;, Ava says doing her little dance. that foolish <br /> &quot;By who? &quot; I ask<br /> &quot;They didn&#039;t tell us but a win is a win, let&#039;s take it, &quot; Hannah says finishing her drink.<br /> I finish my dessert and we start to get up and make our way to the exit. Curiosity gets the best of me and I look over to the table where William was seated but it&#039;s empty.<br /> I feel something I can&#039;t describe.		Pop001		372	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? 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He furrowed his brows and lectured impatiently, &quot;Stop causing trouble, will you?&quot;<br /> <br /> She raised an eyebrow. &quot;Say something new. I&#039;m tired of hearing the cliche from all of you.&quot;<br /> <br /> Since returning to the Gray Family, her mother and five brothers kept telling her not to cause trouble.<br /> <br /> Titus choked. &quot;Is this amusing to you? Jo wants to be in that variety show. What harm would it do if you just let that happen? Must you make the whole family unhappy?&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone looked at him coldly. &quot;This is an opportunity I fought for myself. I won&#039;t give it up. It&#039;s your business if you&#039;re unhappy.&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone did not grow up with her family from a young age. Instead, she got lost at four when Aaron Gray, her fifth brother, took her out to play. After that, the Gray Family adopted a girl of similar age and even changed her name to Jodie Gray.<br /> <br /> A year ago, the Gray Family found Simone and brought her back home. However, they overly favored Jodie and looked down on Simone. Whenever she clashed with the adopted daughter, it was always Simone who was considered troublesome.<br /> <br /> Before entering the entertainment industry, she worked hard and used her talent to climb from an unknown to a C-list actress in just over a year. After being recognized by the family, they brought her home, asked her to terminate the contract with her original company, and transferred her to the entertainment company owned by the Gray Family. In the meantime, Titus became her agent.<br /> <br /> Jodie, who originally studied music, suddenly wanted a part in the entertainment industry. She also joined the company and was mentored by Titus. In the past year, she received all the good resources, directly jumping from an unknown to a C-list actress.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, the resources Titus provided Simone were the ones that Jodie rejected. Last month, she saved the wife of a director and gained a spot as a guest on a highly anticipated new variety show before it even aired.<br /> <br /> Similarly, Jodie showed interest in the show and expressed her desire to join. However, the guests were already confirmed, and it was not easy for someone of Jodie&#039;s popularity to be added under special circumstances. Hence, Titus and the family suggested that Simone give up her spot to Jodie.<br /> <br /> She knew that Jodie intentionally wanted to snatch her opportunity, so she refused and was then condemned by her entire family. Last night, she insisted on not giving up her spot and returned to her room after arguing with them.<br /> <br /> Titus had appeared now because Jodie had not given up and pretended to be pitiful in front of him; that was why he came to her again. He took a deep breath. &quot;I&#039;ll find you a better opportunity. Just give this up for Jo.&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone sneered. &quot;I don’t care about your better opportunity. Just give it to your beloved Jodie.&quot; She did not want to waste any more words with Titus and simply shut the door.<br /> <br /> His eyes showed some disbelief when he looked at the closed door. That was the first time Simone had shown him disrespect since returning home, his expression dark. &quot;Simone, you&#039;re being unreasonable.&quot;<br /> <br /> He knocked on the door again, but she did not open it. Only then did he leave with a stern face. After shutting the door, Simone&#039;s heart could barely stir up emotions. In her previous life, she yearned for family affection, and after being recognized, she had always tried to please the Grays.<br /> <br /> For instance, she took care of their various needs, made their meals, gave massages, accompanied them in acting and dancing, and so on. She tried to fulfill whatever tasks or requests they had, but in the end, she failed to make them love her. When she and Jodie were kidnapped, everyone chose to rescue Jodie first, and she ended up losing her life.<br /> <br /> At that moment of death, she completely lost hope and severed her ties with the Gray Family. However, she did not expect to be bound by a system that took her to various mini timelines to fulfill tasks. Upon completion, she would be rewarded with life points, and only by accumulating them could she return to this world.<br /> <br /> Simone extended her right hand and looked at her palm; her lifeline was short. It meant that she had less than a year left, only until the time of her death in her previous life.<br /> <br /> The system informed her during the unbinding process that she needed to be adored by more people to extend her life. The more people who favored her, or the more people she helped to gain popularity, the longer her life would be.<br /> <br /> It was similar to exchanging faith for life points but would not affect those who liked her. Otherwise, she would not harm others for the sake of extending her own life. Now, saving her life was crucial because she needed more time or energy to continue getting entangled with the Grays.<br /> <br /> She packed up her belongings and put them in a suitcase. Since returning to the Gray Family, everything was bought for her by the housekeeper, and she did not take anything. As such, she calculated the expenses since coming to the Gray Family and noted them down.<br /> <br /> At the same time, she took out the bank card her father gave her when she returned. Luckily, she had not used any money in it. She opened the door as she carried the suitcase and went downstairs.<br /> <br /> At that moment, everyone was in the living room. When they saw Simone with her bags, they were displeased. Salma Johnston frowned and looked at her. &quot;What trouble are you up to this time? It&#039;s been nothing but chaos ever since you returned.&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone found it amusing. &quot;Did I insist on returning? I remember you all came to pick me up, right? And what trouble did I cause? Jodie wanted my resources, and not giving them makes me the bad guy? If we&#039;re being clear here, aren&#039;t all of you the unreasonable ones?&quot;<br /> <br /> Salma did not expect Simone to talk back, so her displeasure deepened. &quot;Jo just likes that variety show. You&#039;re the young lady of the Gray Family now, while Jo has lost that status. Shouldn&#039;t you compensate her? Moreover, Titus said he&#039;d get you a better opportunity in exchange. Why do you have to fight over it?&quot;<br /> <br /> Luca Gray, the third brother, added, &quot;I think you just can&#039;t stand Jo, so you deliberately target her.&quot;<br /> <br /> Andrew Gray, the fourth, impatiently said, &quot;Simone, can&#039;t you just be good? Why do you have to cause trouble?&quot;<br /> <br /> In her previous life, Simone might have been upset by such unfair accusations, but not anymore. Instead, she sneered and said, &quot;You guys are truly good at blaming others for your own fault. I never knew that defending what&#039;s rightfully mine would make me the unreasonable one. First of all, I never stole anything from her in the first place. On the contrary, she replaced me and enjoyed a comfortable life in the Gray Family for years. Secondly, you need to understand that it was you who lost me back then. I don&#039;t owe her anything, and I certainly don&#039;t owe any of you either. So, what exactly do I need to compensate for?&quot; When Salma was about to speak, Simone added, &quot;As for the young lady of the Gray Family, she can have it. I don&#039;t really care about it.&quot;<br /> <br /> Salma was stunned for a moment, not expecting Simone to say such things. &quot;What do you mean?&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone replied with indifference, &quot;I mean it literally. I am cutting off all ties with you and leaving the family. In the future, we will go back to being strangers when we meet.&quot; She added, &quot;Your beloved adopted daughter will remain the little princess of the Grays. You don&#039;t need to worry that I will steal anything from her or try to take your love for her. I am simply making things easier for all of you.&quot;<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Who Needs Such A Brother<br /> <br /> Simone couldn&#039;t care less about her biased parents and brothers, treating them as if they had no blood relation to her.<br /> <br /> When she was young, Aaron lost her, and human traffickers intended to sell her. Thanks to her master saving and adopting her, her life wasn&#039;t as miserable as it could have been.<br /> <br /> Her words successfully changed the expressions of the Grays. They never expected her to decide to cut ties and leave them.<br /> <br /> Jodie, leaning against Salma, glanced at Simone with a subtle expression. She looked at her while her face showed an apologetic and guilty expression. &quot;No. The one who should leave is me. I&#039;m sorry; I didn&#039;t mean to snatch your opportunity. I just liked that variety show, so Titus went to talk to you. I don&#039;t want to participate in that variety show anymore. You don&#039;t need to be unhappy. I don&#039;t want to anger and worry you.&quot;<br /> <br /> On the surface, she appeared guilty, but in reality, it was a strategic retreat. This way, she could distance herself from accusations of intentionally competing with Simone for resources while also showcasing her considerate and generous nature. She was playing her act in front of the Grays, subtly implying that Simone was using the threat of cutting ties and leaving the Gray Family.<br /> <br /> As expected, the family members&#039; expressions turned unpleasant.<br /> <br /> Simone looked at Jodie and retorted without reservation, &quot;Don&#039;t try to act innocent and pitiful in front of me with that look. I won&#039;t fall for that.&quot; She spoke her mind without holding back after completely giving up on family affection. &quot;You say you want to leave and have been saying it for a year, but you’re still here. I&#039;ve long been tired of your act of strategic retreat. Only fools would believe it.&quot; She intentionally exposed the truth. &quot;Of course, you wouldn&#039;t actively ask me for resources. As long as you say it, they will naturally present you with whatever you want. You don&#039;t need to put on a show for them. I don&#039;t care about your thoughts since I&#039;ve already stopped caring about what you guys think.&quot;<br /> <br /> These words successfully darkened the faces of the Grays.<br /> <br /> Jodie&#039;s expression changed slightly. She suppressed the anger in her heart and hugged Salma with a touch of grievance. &quot;I&#039;m not. Don&#039;t say such things about our family.&quot;<br /> <br /> In her heart, she wondered if Simone had gone crazy by choosing to confront her head-on and speaking so harshly. Although being rebuked by Simone left her feeling quite displeased, the fact that Simone had created such a scene today would only make everybody dislike her even more. So, she endured her sarcasm.<br /> <br /> As expected, Salma was infuriated. &quot;What are you saying? Where are your manners?&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone shrugged. &quot;I was born to my parents but not raised by them. My manners have long vanished.&quot;<br /> <br /> The family was speechless. Salma looked at Simone with disappointment. &quot;Are you still blaming us? It seems we made a mistake bringing you home. We&#039;ve compensated you a lot this year. What more do you want? Why do you have to compete with Jo? Can&#039;t you just peacefully be sisters?&quot; She emphasized. &quot;Although you are our biological daughter, Jo has been by our side all these years in your place. In our hearts, she&#039;s an important part of the Gray Family; she&#039;s my daughter.&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone used to find these words piercing and heart-wrenching, but she truly didn&#039;t care anymore. &quot;What did I compete for? Since I returned to the family, you two have been clinging to me. Everything I do is interpreted as vying for favor and wanting things that don&#039;t belong to me.&quot;<br /> <br /> She took the bank card from her bag and threw it onto the table in front of them. &quot;This is the compensation you gave me, and I haven&#039;t used a single penny from it.&quot; There were 150 thousand on this card, barely the amount of Jodie&#039;s monthly allowance, but that was the compensation for Simone over the years. &quot;I won&#039;t take away the things the housekeeper bought for me, but for the things I&#039;ve used, I will pay you in cash.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she placed the written paper on the table. &quot;In the year plus that I&#039;ve been here, I&#039;ve spent less than 15 thousand, including living expenses. Here&#039;s the list. I just transferred 15 thousand to this card. From now on, we settle our accounts.&quot;<br /> <br /> What could be solved with money was not a problem. So, on her side, she and the Grays were even, but what they owed her would be forever outstanding.<br /> <br /> Simone&#039;s actions made the Grays feel as if she were serious, rendering them somewhat embarrassed. Salma couldn&#039;t accept that her daughter, who had been obedient all those while, would do such a rebellious and disobedient thing.<br /> <br /> She slammed the table with her hand, her face full of anger. &quot;Fine. Go ahead. But once you step out of our gate today, don&#039;t think about coming back.&quot;<br /> <br /> She believed Simone wouldn&#039;t act on it. Just as Jodie said, this was a tactic of strategic retreat by threatening them with leaving. If Simone succeeded this time, who knew how she would stir things up in the future?<br /> <br /> Salma let Simone leave, not because she wanted her to but to warn her not to cause trouble again. The others didn&#039;t speak, unanimously sharing the same thoughts.<br /> <br /> Of course, Simone knew what they were thinking. I look like I&#039;m bluffing, don&#039;t I? &quot;I&#039;m leaving for good.&quot; After saying that, she grabbed her suitcase while showing no attachment and turned to leave.<br /> <br /> Seeing this, Steven Gray, her father, spoke, &quot;Stop making a fuss. Jo won&#039;t want that variety show opportunity anymore. In the future, I&#039;ll have Titus fight for some good gigs for you.&quot;<br /> <br /> Regardless of the circumstances, she was still his biological daughter, and he couldn&#039;t let her leave just like that. Moreover, leaving home after just over a year since returning would make their family a joke in the eyes of others.<br /> <br /> Simone turned around and looked at her father indifferently. &quot;You think I&#039;d stay for your so-called gigs?&quot;<br /> <br /> He frowned. &quot;I didn&#039;t mean that. All I&#039;m saying is that you are now part of the family, so we will naturally compensate you.&quot;<br /> <br /> She found it ridiculous. &quot;Thank you for your compensation. For the past year, I have deeply experienced your emotional abuse, complaints, and disdain. So, I&#039;ll pass on that.&quot;<br /> <br /> Steven was taken aback as he looked at Simone, who seemed unyielding and unapproachable. &quot;What do you want, then?&quot; He was usually busy and had neglected his biological daughter for more than a year.<br /> <br /> She affirmed, &quot;I want to sever ties with you. It&#039;s as simple as that. There&#039;s no need to contact each other in the future. Goodbye.&quot;<br /> <br /> He was infuriated by Simone&#039;s attitude, while the Gray brothers also appeared displeasing. Especially Aaron, who regarded her with a complex and indignant expression. &quot;Are you still blaming me? Are you trying to make us compromise and compete for Jo&#039;s favor?&quot;<br /> <br /> Simone stared at him icily. &quot;Are you suggesting that I shouldn&#039;t hold you accountable? Back then, you lost track of me and allowed human traffickers to abduct me. I was almost sold off to the mountains. Should I express gratitude for losing me back then?&quot;<br /> <br /> Aaron&#039;s face flushed and then paled. &quot;I didn&#039;t mean to do that, and I wasn&#039;t even aware that you were almost sold off to the mountains.&quot;<br /> <br /> She raised an eyebrow. &quot; Does saying that erase the fact that you lost me and changed the course of my life?&quot;<br /> <br /> Upon her return to the Gray Family, he exhibited more kindness and concern compared to her four brothers and her parents, but it all seemed like an attempt to make up for his past mistakes.<br /> <br /> However, whenever she had conflicts with Jodie, he always sided with the latter. Therefore, I don&#039;t need a brother who doesn&#039;t truly love me.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 She&#039;s Had Enough<br /> <br /> Simone&#039;s words left Aaron unsure of what to say for a moment. While he had not intended to lose her back then, he indeed caused his younger sister to be lost for many years and deprived her of the life of a wealthy young lady.<br /> <br /> She continued, &quot;I&#039;ll repeat. I no longer care about you guys, so I have zero interest in vying for favor with Jodie.&quot;<br /> <br /> Titus scowled. &quot;Think it over. If you sever ties with us, don&#039;t expect any resources from the company.&quot;<br /> <br /> The eldest brother, Reuben Gray, added, &quot;We might even boycott you.&quot;<br /> <br /> They hoped that by saying this, Simone would reconsider for the sake of her future. They wanted her to know her limits and back down.<br /> <br /> However, she suddenly burst into laughter. &quot;You speak as if you&#039;ve given me a lot of resources this past year. Since I joined Gray Entertainment, the resources I received are not even close to what I used to get from that small company that often exploited me. Not only are the resources few and poor, but I&#039;ve also been attacked online, where you didn&#039;t bother calling the PR. You even want to snatch away the resources I managed to secure for myself for Jodie. You truly have the nerve to use this to threaten me.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the sight of their darkened faces, she continued, &quot;Fortunately, when I joined the company, I didn&#039;t sign any contracts, so I won&#039;t need to terminate any.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the time, Reuben and Titus had assured her they were all one family, so there was no need to bother signing contracts because they would not make her suffer any losses. Since she did not know what it would be like when she returned to the Gray Family, she agreed, thinking it would be wise to keep some leverage. As expected, she had not made a mistake in keeping her options open.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, if she wanted to terminate the contract, she would have to pay a substantial penalty. If she could not afford it, she was sure they would go as far as blacklisting her if she did not cooperate.<br /> <br /> &quot;From today onwards, I won&#039;t serve you anymore. Do whatever you want. You didn&#039;t publicly announce my identity, so I won&#039;t have to announce it to the public either. Goodbye forever!&quot; She turned away once again, this time briskly leaving with her suitcase. Once outside, she pressed the pause button on the recording on her phone.<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Simone&#039;s resolute departure, the Grays felt dissatisfied besides anger. Then, Salma furiously said, &quot;She actually left. It&#039;s outrageous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Titus said with a scowling face, &quot;Since she&#039;s so stubborn, I&#039;ll have her know that once she leaves us, she&#039;ll be and have nothing.&quot; He felt that Simone&#039;s sudden rebellion was aimed at him as he asked her to give up her spot for Jodie, angering her. Subsequently, he turned to Reuben and said, &quot;Ben, get in touch with other entertainment companies. Tell them not to sign Simone.&quot;<br /> <br /> Reuben nodded. &quot;All right.&quot;<br /> <br /> Faced with a once obedient sister who suddenly rebelled, he thought of giving her a taste of reality and making her understand that being willful had consequences. After seeing Reuben&#039;s agreement, Titus squinted his eyes. &quot;No matter how independent she is, she won&#039;t go far. Soon, she&#039;ll be begging to come back.&quot;<br /> <br /> He would also inform the agents in the industry not to sign Simone.<br /> <br /> Hearing the words of her two brothers, Jodie felt a sense of joy in her heart. However, she said with a self-blaming expression, &quot;It&#039;s all my fault for making Simone angry and leaving. Reuben, Titus, please don&#039;t do this. When she calms down, I&#039;ll apologize to her, and she&#039;ll come back.&quot; The more she said this, the more the family felt that Simone was being willful and became more resentful.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, Reuben said, &quot;This has nothing to do with you. She just doesn&#039;t know how to be content.&quot;<br /> <br /> The other four boys in the Gray Family agreed. &quot;Exactly. She&#039;s already obtained the status of the young lady of the Gray Family, yet she always wants to compete with you. It&#039;s unreasonable.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;You don&#039;t need to apologize to her. That would spoil her.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;If we don&#039;t show her some toughness, she&#039;ll continue causing trouble at home.&quot;<br /> <br /> Compared to Jodie, Simone was willful. Salma thought for a moment, patted Jodie on the shoulder, and said, &quot;We know you&#039;re kind-hearted, so you don&#039;t need to worry about this matter. Your brothers know what to do. She&#039;ll behave when she comes back.&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing the words of the others, Steven also felt that it made sense. If Simone could not handle the outside world, she would naturally come back and seek reconciliation. Therefore, he did not object to it.<br /> <br /> Jodie then nodded helplessly. &quot;All right.&quot;<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Simone returned to the apartment she had rented after coming to Cebros. Even after returning to the Gray Family, she did not cancel the lease. Whenever she had conflicts with them or felt unhappy staying there, she would come and live there for a few days.<br /> <br /> After cleaning up her apartment, her phone rang. She was momentarily taken aback as a hint of mockery flashed in her eyes. It was someone she had always been unwilling to think about—her childhood sweetheart and boyfriend, Leon Foster.<br /> <br /> When she was adopted by her master, she lived next door to Leon&#039;s grandfather, and the two old gentlemen had a good relationship. Back then, when she was abused by human traffickers and dared not step out of the yard, it was Leon who held her hand and walked her out, resembling a ray of sunshine that shone into her heart.<br /> <br /> She emerged from the shadow of human traffickers and started clinging to him, someone five years older than her. When he was in high school, he was brought back to Cebros by his family. To catch up with him, she worked hard to skip grades and entered a university in Cebros. After he entered the entertainment industry for two years, she graduated from college and joined the industry as well.<br /> <br /> Upon her return to the Grays, she took the initiative to confess to Leon, who did not reject. She always thought that he treated her differently. However, in her previous life, he made her feel the pain of betrayal.<br /> <br /> In this second chance at life, she did not want to have any entanglements with him anymore. As such, she answered the phone coldly, &quot;What&#039;s the matter?&quot; <br /> <br /> Leon found her attitude today a bit cold, but he did not take it to heart. &quot;Are you not going on that variety show?&quot; <br /> <br /> Simone retorted. &quot;Who said that?&quot; She knew he also hoped she would give up the spot for Jodie, which was why he called to probe her.<br /> <br /> He replied, &quot;I heard from Titus that you&#039;re going to give up the spot.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;There&#039;s no such thing. I won&#039;t give up the spot for anyone.&quot;<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brow. &quot;Won&#039;t you listen to Titus?&quot;<br /> <br /> She sneered. &quot;Why should I?&quot;<br /> <br /> Leon and Titus were classmates in high school and had maintained a good relationship, staying in touch. That&#039;s why Leon came to persuade her to give up her previous life. Initially, she didn&#039;t suspect Jodie because she believed Leon genuinely cared for her.<br /> <br /> His frown deepened. &quot;Titus is your agent, so he must have your best interests at heart. Don&#039;t be stubborn.&quot;<br /> <br /> She coldly snorted. &quot;What am I being stubborn about? Am I being stubborn and unreasonable just because I won&#039;t give Jodie what she wants?&quot; She sarcastically added, &quot;If I give in, the Gray Family will think I&#039;m sensible, and you&#039;ll happily be with your lover.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had reached her limit. In her previous life, she eventually gave up her position due to pressure from the Gray Family and Leon&#039;s persuasion.<br /> <br /> With the Gray Family&#039;s marketing, Leon&#039;s care, and assistance on the variety show, Jodie successfully portrayed herself as a kind-hearted lady and quickly gained popularity. The so-called good opportunities provided by Titus turned out to be a minor role in a drama with few scenes. Ultimately, the drama was never released due to controversy with the male lead.<br /> <br /> What surprised her even more was that Leon had received an invitation to the same variety show, but he had never told her. She only found out when the show premiered, and he was one of the mysterious guests.<br /> <br /> Observing Leon subtly taking care of Jodie, she realized that these two knew each other and that his feelings for Jodie were unusual. However, after watching only the first episode of the variety show, she had to leave for the filming of a drama.<br /> <br /> When she finished shooting, six months had already passed. At that time, she was a bit perplexed and unsure whether she should continue interacting with the Grays and Leon. Through a stroke of luck and a fortunate opportunity, she managed to secure the leading role in a niche film. As a result, she headed to a remote and mountainous area to shoot the film.		The novel		18995	https://facebook.com/100085523883301	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Soundscapes of Love		1	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011511	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	1/31/25, 10:07 AM	1712526155	1738318022		455		341302568930397	24	7.6710235533083E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	100422331945056		0	Health Report News			120209428561760608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 (sciatic nerve pain) vitamin all adults must eat?	What is Causing my Sciatic Nerve to Hurt?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemsd/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=2a04de9d-6178-4150-81e9-d9fd053e21e0&lpid=0319b99a-77eb-47fa-868b-57890991f196		1712495614	1.0042233194506E+14	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435890569_399379309702174_5009653115513614461_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FXnWuX7LPbUAb7wufyo&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDlu0jQHiD0OAxvQn7IaBACIFqnG7TCl05CYTtd0kykPw&oe=6618FD4D	person_profile	0	Health Report News	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435516932_1160572051764974_3045335086394611171_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-rvcWvWWJCoAb6UJVbh&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfADhea2ioJXBkNN1nFqaiGp6PfphjlDTRNhYuKjmqpuQw&oe=6618DE19			0	3	“𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝟏 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬?...𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄!”		Health Report News		14366	https://facebook.com/100076274320152	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012001	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	1/31/25, 10:57 AM	1712526162	1738321028		455		284846271330106	12	5.9547227946814E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000675240431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290127	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435659976_1105800553810121_7320616922149620590_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=SmUR2lq7thIAb5LcVdk&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAGZ63g8yAppR6cC-bk9_5He1ic_5LOZPLuQxpN9vmCFw&oe=6618F6EF	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434836755_842480101022554_801223243027277682_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=rnE7wW5x1KUAb4QZK8u&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDICNhZpeet4GtyIa3PMQUAIkf9v23gBFYVQ1CGb-Ougw&oe=6618F9A5			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011306	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	1/31/25, 8:21 AM	1712526152	1738333265		455		937481004584527	8	1.3922842880334E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	102114825976458		0	The novels			120206560591710765		page.joyreadings.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Free reading with Title "God of War: Pinnacle"		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=34&brand=2&app=0&ppid=463&pid=FBW2A&campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&adset_id=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&ad_id=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium=%7B%7Bplacement%7D%7D&utm_campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&utm_term=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&utm_content=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D		1712480607	1.0211482597646E+14	The novels	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436340639_1157266868755339_4220469048825937850_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZMI5fFKRY-sAb4FPJ2E&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBZuz-Cm1iHuPOLhnNkpYGvE4ho8SnI5qtP-4nLwondNQ&oe=6618F6DD	person_profile	0	The novels	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436522189_447609214452569_3535202717981119361_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=wrOUmm8RXIcAb7vjCKM&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDNDDyIBLgGSmoMfPV-aYlvpGLY6hJCPFkYd-qlR8WE_g&oe=6618F922			0	3	👊😡After 15 years, he came back, saw his wife and daughter living on the street, angry on the spot, a short message to 100 billion group bankruptcy<br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> In Erudia, a private jet landed at North Hampton Airport, where all international flights experienced an eight-hour delay because of it.<br /> <br /> At the private passageway were five men in suits and leather shoes, standing as straight as a javelin.<br /> <br /> Every now and then, they would raise their wrist to look at the time, for a big shot was coming to town.<br /> <br /> The upper-class society of North Hampton had learned about his arrival, but no one had the capability to get an inch closer to the private passageway.<br /> <br /> Even the richest man in North Hampton who came to pay homage was chased away.<br /> <br /> Finally, there were movements coming from the passageway.<br /> <br /> “God of War!!!” the mass cried out, their eyes filled with awe and veneration at the sight of the undefeatable legend of Erudia.<br /> <br /> He, who was dubbed the God of War, was the one and only five-star war God in the history of Erudia.<br /> <br /> Once, he&#039;d inflicted a crushing defeat on the strongest battalions in eighteen countries. He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. 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That is probably the thirtieth time they&#039;ve said those words. Nonetheless, I ignore them and drink my water. We&#039;re sat at a table in the cafeteria where for once the table&#039;s near an isolated area. If there&#039;s one thing I hate about cafeterias; they&#039;re extremely noisy.<br /> Aaliyah clasps her hands together. &quot;So Emery, did you check your snapchat today? I sent you like about a thousand snaps.&quot;<br /> I throw her a dumbfounded expression. &quot;With Ms. Sanders watching my every move. . . it&#039;s impossible to check my phone, not even for a second. She&#039;s already given me a two thousand word essay on the nuclear energy for the weekend.&quot;<br /> &quot;Oh right, I forgot you had a science class in the third period, my bad. That teacher of yours has a terrible sense of fashion.&quot; Aaliyah criticizes before taking a bite of her crispy taco - well, what&#039;s left of it.<br /> We both laugh at what she&#039;s said. Meet Aaliyah aka the fashion police. She&#039;s definitely no stranger to the fashion world with her gorgeous outfits that complement her light brown skin complexion.<br /> Today&#039;s one of those days when she&#039;s wearing a black jacket and shirt with the word YEEZUS imprinted on it. Her indigo boyfriend jeans contrast well with the black colour of her sportive sneakers and Céline handbag.<br /> With that kind of style, you can definitely say that she has great taste in fashion. Natalie and I normally go for the casual, simple skinny jeans and flats kind of style compared to Aaliyah who occasionally wears brand clothes.<br /> Natalie&#039;s currently sitting next to me whereas Aaliyah is opposite the both of us. She&#039;s always been the quiet type compared to Aaliyah who always loves to hear herself talk. She&#039;s kind of the don&#039;t-kill-my-vibe type of girl. Although she usually doesn&#039;t say much, she can be pretty funny when she wants to be.<br /> Distancing myself from their new discussion, I spot Anthony sitting at a table with a blonde haired girl a couple of feet away from our table. I scrunch my eyebrows when I instantly realize the girl being none other than - Stacey Hastings.<br /> Sensing my lack of communication, Natalie nudges my arm with her elbow. &quot;Earth to Emery were you even listening to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;Since when did Anthony and Stacey share tables?&quot; I inquire, completely dismissing her question.<br /> &quot;Oh, you didn&#039;t know?&quot;<br /> I shoot Aaliyah a confused expression. &quot;Didn&#039;t know what?&quot;<br /> &quot;Wow, you really need to catch up fast.&quot;<br /> &quot;They&#039;ve been dating since last summer.&quot; Natalie states rather bluntly, I might add.<br /> I spit my water through the atmosphere, forming a mist. Luck seems to be on my side today since no one was quick to capture the moment of what just happened.<br /> &quot;You have got to be kidding me. I was going to eat that apple, thanks a lot Em.&quot; Aaliyah glowers at me.<br /> Natalie slightly tosses her tray on the other side of the table. &quot;On second thought I think I&#039;ve lost my appetite.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gee. . .I&#039;m sorry but did it ever occur to you guys of mentioning Anthony&#039;s latest fling to me?&quot;<br /> &quot;A lot&#039;s changed since you left Em and besides, why do you even care?&quot; Aaliyah inquires.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not that I care, I just can&#039;t believe that Anthony&#039;s kept this from me.&quot;<br /> &quot;You expected Anthony to disclose that he was dating her, right after you&#039;ve been completely avoiding him for the past two years?&quot;<br /> Aaliyah instantly nods her head. &quot;I totally agree with Natalie!&quot;<br /> &quot;Well he&#039;s my best friend!&quot;<br /> Rolling her eyes, Aaliyah lifts her arm up in exasperation. &quot;Girl, be real with yourself! When was the last time you&#039;ve spoken to Anthony?&#039;&#039;<br /> &quot;Today actually, after third period we had a civil conversation.&quot; I answer as I inwardly try not to replay the earlier confrontation I had with him.<br /> I may not fully know what he did to you but Emery, I am not the one to blame.<br /> I can still hear his words echoing in my head.<br /> &quot;Judging by your voice tone, I&#039;m guessing your conversation with Anthony didn&#039;t end so well.&quot; Natalie says, stating the obvious.<br /> Aaliyah raises a quizzical eyebrow. &quot;Yeah, what did you guys talk about?&quot;<br /> Shifting uneasily in my spot, I reveal the entire story. In general, I explain how Anthony knew that I was avoiding him, how he claimed to have no part in Dean&#039;s lame scheme two years ago, and how he didn&#039;t want to be blamed for Dean&#039;s actions.<br /> &quot;Anthony&#039;s right, you do need to stop pushing him away. . . I mean come on, he&#039;s always been a good friend of yours.&quot;<br /> Nodding absentmindedly, I flicker my eyes up to meet Aaliyah&#039;s gaze. &quot;You&#039;re probably right, I do need to put the past behind me.&quot;<br /> &quot;If it&#039;s any consolation, Dean&#039;s not attending school today.&quot; Natalie informs me before the bell rings, alerting students to prepare for the final period.<br /> &quot;Natalie, you&#039;ve obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a prick.&quot; I say dismissively.<br /> &quot;Alright. . .I won&#039;t ever mention his name again.&quot; Natalie mumbles nervously.<br /> Once our conversation ends, we head towards our respective lockers to collect our calculus textbooks for the last period.<br /> If I were to hear his voice two years ago, I probably would have felt the physical sensation of fireflies erupting in my stomach which lead to an increased heart rate and a common feeling of excitement.<br /> But as I&#039;m standing in the parking lot; clenching my fists with a scowl plastered across my face, I am prepared to face the devil in disguise.<br /> &quot;Do you own this property? That&#039;s right I didn&#039;t think so.&quot; I sneer with venom dripping from my every word after turning around.<br /> When it comes to my encounters with Dean, I always have to be on guard.<br /> &quot;You didn&#039;t answer the question.&quot; Dean bellows, his eyes narrow as they tighten around the edges. This is exactly how we&#039;ve been addressing each other two years ago with our exchanged bickering and vulgar insults. I can&#039;t even begin to explain how the boy standing right in front of me, has managed to cause me a lot of pain in the past. His reappearance in my life, triggers bad memories I so desperately have tried to push at the back of my head.<br /> Every part of me despises him with a passion.<br /> Was I not informed of his absence for the whole day? I&#039;m not ready to face him just yet. It&#039;s all just too much.<br /> My heart is beating so hard against my ribcage that I&#039;m practically sure he can hear it.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m not obliged to answer your irrelevant question.&quot; I spit out in disdain.<br /> &quot;No see, what&#039;s going to happen is, I&#039;m going to drive you to the airport and you&#039;re gonna take a plane to go back to wherever you came from.&quot; he snarls, pulling his facial expression into a tight frown.<br /> I throw him a death glare. &quot;Me and you in the same car. . .yeah, I think I&#039;ll pass.&quot;<br /> For what seems like ages, he doesn&#039;t say anything, probably trying to come up with the next insult he&#039;s prepared to throw in my way.<br /> Alas.<br /> I immediately beat him up to it. &quot;I&#039;m going to pretend that I never had this conversation with you and ignore you throughout the whole semester. Now Get Lost.&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve got to be kidding me. . .&quot; he throws me a darkened expression which directly causes my fists to clench harder. &quot;So you&#039;re staying here for the whole semester?&quot; he echoes, making a low guttural sound of hostility in his throat.<br /> I glare at him sharply as he approaches me slowly, his 6&#039;2 towering my 5&#039;9 frame. He&#039;s so tall that I&#039;m having to lift my head a couple of times just to see his face.<br /> Lividness surges within since all I want to do is punch him in the face for wearing that arrogant expression of his.<br /> He&#039;s standing so close to me that I can practically feel his breath fanning my nose. I can&#039;t think straight due to the close proximity. I&#039;ll do anything to be anywhere else but here.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave her alone Dean?&quot; I never thought I&#039;d be happy to hear that voice until now. Ladies and gentlemen, Anthony coming to the rescue.<br /> &quot;Dude, this is between me and her.&quot; Dean indicates, averting his gaze towards Anthony&#039;s direction.<br /> &quot;Come on Dean, she&#039;s been through a lot! Just give her some space.&quot; Anthony tells him as he throws me a pitiful look.<br /> Throughout the day, I&#039;ve had many students throw me, their pitiful looks. I&#039;m so sick of people always feeling sorry for me, I can defend and take care of myself. I know Anthony means well, but this is my battle to fight, not his.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m back in town Dean and there&#039;s nothing you can do about it. And if you have a problem with that, then write it on a piece of paper and stick it up your hip.&quot; I say vehemently.<br /> After studying him, I notice his eyes give away a flicker of anger as he says. &quot;You must be crazy to think that this conversation&#039;s close to being over.&quot; I watch him take his retreat before he marches towards the football field.<br /> &quot;Emery, are you okay?&quot; Anthony inquires after a few minutes of heavy silence.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m fine!&quot; I respond hastily, regaining my casual posture.<br /> &quot;Emery, you know I can always tell when you&#039;re lying to me.&quot; he adds, taking a few steps towards me and closes the gap between us.<br /> I remain still, glancing around uneasily. I guess people forgot to re-evaluate their definition of personal space today. &quot;Seriously I&#039;m fine, now if you&#039;ll excuse me I need to go home.&quot; I say, taking a few steps backwards but before I can turn my shoulder, his hand immediatly catches my arm with his fingers wrapping around my elbow.<br /> &quot;Wait Emery, I. . .&quot;<br /> &quot;Babe, I&#039;ve been looking everywhere for you.&quot; Not this again, I don&#039;t think I can handle anymore of the drama. All I want to do is go home, eat one of my dad&#039;s yummy homemade lasagna and go to sleep.<br /> Walking towards our direction, I watch Stacey as she immediately swoons over Anthony, sending me a death glare. I seem to be getting a lot of those lately.<br /> &quot;Is she bothering you?&quot; I look up surprised at what she&#039;s just said. The nerve of her. Never before have I met such an ill conceited bad girl. She&#039;s talking to him about me as if I don&#039;t even exist .<br /> &quot;You know what Stacey? Your mouth looks better when it&#039;s closed.&quot; I snap bitterly, sending her a death glare. I can&#039;t even believe that we used to be best friends.<br /> &quot;What did you just say to me?&quot; she gasps, taking a few steps forward.<br /> &quot;Would you calm down Stacey? I was just talking to her, she wasn&#039;t bothering me.&quot; Anthony comes between Stacey and I, restricting her movements towards me.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you just do everyone a huge favor and go back to Boston. Run like the huge chicken that you&#039;ve always been.&quot;<br /> &quot;Keep talking, one day you&#039;ll end up saying something intelligent.&quot; I turn around and head straight to my car without bothering to give the couple a second glance. I exhale deeply once I&#039;m inside the vehicle. What was I thinking, convincing myself that coming back here was such a good idea? I should have known better!<br /> The weekend passes by faster than I expected, and as usual, Monday quickly makes it&#039;s debut again. I seriously hate waking up very early to go to school everyday, it&#039;s so aggravating.<br /> After grabbing my bag from the bed, I check my wristwatch.<br /> I only have twenty minutes left to get to school which means I may not have enough time to eat breakfast. I seriously need to practice getting up very early in the mornings. I stagger my way down two flights of stairs to the kitchen and hurriedly retrieve a snack from the cabinet. Knowing dad&#039;s usually sleeping aroud this time in the morning, I don&#039;t bother to greet him.<br /> Jamming to the music on my iPod, I walk towards the garage where both my Mercedes-Benz and my dad&#039;s black colored Range Rover are stationed. After clicking the unlock button on my car key, I slide into the vehicle before abruptly tossing my bag onto the passenger seat.<br /> The ride from my house to school isn&#039;t really long. Sure, it consists of a twenty minutes walk but it&#039;s only an eight minutes car drive. The car slows and smoothly comes to halt once I&#039;m in the parking lot. After hearing the school bell ring from inside my vehicle, I frantically unbuckle my seatbelt and prepare to leave the car but I instantly freeze indoors once I realize what I&#039;m seeing from a distance.<br /> In another black vehicle are two teenagers, who are aggressively making out. I pull a disgusting expression at the scene before me.<br /> &quot;They really need to get a room.&quot; I say to myself. The brunette girl is straddled on top of the guy who -<br /> Wait a minute.<br /> I know him.<br /> It seems that the mystery guy appears to be none other than Dean Darnell.<br /> My face morphs into pure disgust. Not wanting to see anymore of this very disturbing scene, I open the door to my car and slam it shut with all the strength in me.<br /> You really shouldn&#039;t have slammed the door so hard.<br /> That&#039;s all I manage to register in my mind because after pulling that stunt, they both apprehend that they have company and rapidly pull away from each other. I gulp and stand statue-still in the parking lot once they&#039;ve now averted their attention to me. Dean&#039;s eyebrows quirk in an angry fashion and his eyes flame in fire once he acknowledge&#039;s my presence. I grimace towards his direction as well.<br /> Picking up all the courage that&#039;s left in me, I slowly turn around and speedily walk towards the school&#039;s building entrance with one thought in mind.<br /> I guess he really hasn&#039;t changed a single bit.<br /> The day hasn&#039;t turned out to be a nightmare as I thought compared to Friday.<br /> If that were only the case.<br /> Just as I&#039;m heading towards my locker and prepare for the second period, a pair of strong hands enclose my arm and pull me straight into the janitor&#039;s closet.<br /> Before I know what&#039;s happening, my whole body is pinned against the walls of the room. Expecting it to be a kidnapper, I silently pray to the heavens for them to help me escape this terror.<br /> Today&#039;s the day that you&#039;re going to get kidnapped.<br /> My expectation&#039;s short lived as I witness before me, the face of the creature that I despise the most in this planet.<br /> &quot;We need to talk!&quot;<br /> Dean&#039;s face is inches from mine and for the first time I can see just how pissed and angry he is.<br /> &quot;There&#039;s absolutely nothing for us to talk about.&quot; I reply vehemently as I push myself away from him and detach my arm from his tight grip.<br /> &quot;I think we do,&quot; his voice is rough. &quot;You can&#039;t tell anyone of what you saw today in the parking lot.&quot;<br /> &quot;Of you engaged in some lip-lock with whatever her name may be. . . now why would I even bother?&quot;<br /> His glare is boring holes through my skull. &quot;Just for once, do as you&#039;re told and stop pretending like it didn&#039;t affect you.&quot;<br /> I blink, unable to digest the words that just came out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;What is wrong with you?&quot; I holler as I shove my hands into his chest. &quot;Why would it even affect me? You&#039;re such a conceited prick. . .you need a doze of reality.&quot;<br /> &quot;This,&quot; I gesture at the open space between us. &quot;What we used to have was a big mistake. I don&#039;t have any feelings for you anymore and as far as I&#039;m concerned, you&#039;re dead to me so there&#039;s no reason for me to be jealous.&quot;<br /> It&#039;s been building to this, all the unresolved tension and frustration has been building to this very moment. I am not prepared for the outcome.<br /> It seems like an hour but a few seconds pass before he speaks. &quot;I can tell you&#039;ve still not managed to move on from the past.&quot; His voice is cold and my heart lodges into my throat.<br /> His words pierce my heart but I manage to look away as I try to regulate my tense breathing.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t know how I&#039;m feeling so I suggest that you stop talking right now.&quot; I can feel the tears welling up behind my eyes as I glare at him. He&#039;s breaking our silent deal to never mention the unspoken.<br /> I won&#039;t cry. . .I won&#039;t give him that sort of satisfaction.<br /> &quot;You know I&#039;m right.&quot; He moves to block my path when I start for the janitor&#039;s room. &quot;Stop pretending like you&#039;re over it when we both know that you&#039;re not.&quot; It&#039;s too much, it&#039;s all just too much. I tilt my head to face him but I know that it&#039;s a very big mistake because as soon as my eyes are locked with his, everything around me fades away. His cold expression shatters me and there&#039;s nothing I can do to stop it.<br /> &quot;Look Dean, I could care less if you&#039;re out sleeping around with different girls.&quot; I declare while taking a few steps backwards.<br /> &quot;This conversation was simply unnecessary and a complete waste of my time. If you thought that I&#039;d actually spend my precious time, spreading the news to everyone that you were caught making out with some random girl because you thought it affected me—&quot; I pause to take a deep breath before finishing my sentence.<br /> &quot;—then you definitely have another thing coming.&quot;<br /> I spin on my heels before I rush out of the room, slamming the door shut behind me.<br /> Pressing my back against the door, I take the time to process everything that has just happened. I can feel all the emotions rising up from within and that&#039;s when I feel the tears come from out of nowhere.<br /> I had promised myself that I wasn&#039;t going to cry, I had promised myself to not get fragile whenever I&#039;d be in his presence.		Shep002		55	https://facebook.com/100093452425291	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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1011113	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/29/25, 12:12 AM	1712526149	1745903575		455		750458470596206	1	1.0945865151529E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	106277195649356		0	Angelia Vernon Menchan			6561397723707		Angelia Vernon Menchan			NONE	image	Angelia Vernon Menchan	Digital creator	https://facebook.com/angeliam		1712506233	1.0627719564936E+14	Angelia Vernon Menchan	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435606605_3831376593815723_4115248105350376720_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=otEyWqiDSOcAb7vwvGO&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA_9ju3l0HESlBagt870rVenxz-hMtX8n-efJMBAPA8NA&oe=6618F203	person_profile	0					0	3	HAPPY SUNDAY!<br /> <br /> Coming April 19<br /> <br /> Three days weekly, Francine cooked and served food at a women’s shelter. She wasn’t ready to sing again but the money from her album, Fran created in Europe and Asia rolled in every three months. Fran, was a huge hit in London, Japan and Korea. After her shift she went next door for her daily cup of chai. <br /> <br /> “Hello Fran.” Labyrinth said. Fran glanced up from her tea and met her eyes, her expression stoic. <br /> <br /> “Don’t look so mean, I was simply speaking.” <br /> <br /> “Nothing is ever just simple with you Labyrinth.” Francine said. Labyrinth’s eyes widened in mock surprise. Labyrinth perceived Francine as mousy, with no SnapBack. <br /> <br /> “Oh, look at you, all sassy. It looks good on you.” Labyrinth said. Before Francine could respond, Amy walked up to their table. <br /> <br /> “Ms. Fran. How are you?” Fran smiled and stood to hug Amy. <br /> <br /> “I’m good, I cooked at the shelter today and I love getting my tea here and staring out the window. How are you?”<br /> <br /> “I’m well but I have to go. I came to get Auntie Lab.” Amy said turning to face Labyrinth. “Auntie, mama said you got ten minutes or it’s Uber.” Amy kissed Francine’s cheek and raced from the cafe. Labyrinth sashayed out behind her. <br /> <br /> Francine, do not be bothered by that messy woman. Amen. Fran thought as she picked up her tea for a sip. <br /> <br /> Once they were in the car with Aura, Labyrinth, from the backseat said, “Ms. Amy, I didn’t know you were so chummy with Francine.” Aura tuned in but didn’t say anything. But the sound of Labyrinth’s voice grated on her nerves. <br /> <br /> “We are pretty chummy. She’s a nice, peaceful lady and we co-parent JII, who we both adore, so, chums are us.” Amy said charmingly. Aura laughed and Labyrinth kissed her teeth. <br /> <br /> “Little girl…” Labyrinth said testily. That was enough for Aura. <br /> <br /> “Little girl what?” Aura asked. Amy blinked because she knew that Aura voice better than anyone. <br /> <br /> “I just said little girl, Amy’s so sassy.”<br /> <br /> “Amy was respectful to you Labyrinth. You were disrespectful with the chummy remark. Amy is, along with Jeremy and I, coparenting with Francine. She spends more time with JII and Francine than anyone except perhaps Mikael. Mikael couldn’t possibly be what this is about, could it?”<br /> <br /> Amy quickly stared out the window because Aura rarely called anyone out in front of others, especially the kids, unless her last nerve was touched. The next to last one was when Labyrinth wandered off knowing they needed to go. <br /> <br /> “Excuse me Aura Felipe and apologies, Ms. Amy.” Labyrinth said in her I’m affronted voice. Amy nodded but didn’t look around. Her eyes were on the scenery. <br /> <br /> “Don’t asked to be excused Labyrinth or apologize if it’s not real.” Aura snapped. Not another word was said on the thirty minute drive to Labyrinth’s home. Labyrinth got out and Amy got out to hug her. Labyrinth patted Amy’s back and said, “tell your mama I said bye.”<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2FjhZUWza&amp;h=AT03fUWr81m1P4eL7_cqAylf2ec-Jm_haA5xS5IzoSDYYh_Rm_phXGBqM3NbgZH7YkiYXyJu7NVtARUORGfNj4RovcCyjlaT-VicQAZ42LlUgiFL9o4GyvpX2CzK6-V98l_FEdzQzIitlHXYTKyQkw" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://a.co/d/jhZUWza</a>		Angelia Vernon Menchan		1257	https://facebook.com/angeliam	0								1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011111	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/28/25, 11:13 PM	1712526149	1745899995		455		776742277446147	1	2.7652848883984E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	19858899029		0	Gonstead Chiropractic & Wellness ATX			6608955021196		gonsteadchiropractic.easywebinar.live	Sign up		NONE	image	Unlock Solutions for Pain & Inflammation!	If you keep hearing this from your doctor, it's time for a different approach to your joint pain. Are you looking for a completely different approach to healthcare? One that addresses the problem naturally, at the level of cause?	https://gonsteadchiropractic.easywebinar.live/registration-6		1712506695	19858899029	Gonstead Chiropractic & Wellness ATX	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434557041_733530575593878_252373467372714624_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ECaTzX1eBQMAb7m7J5_&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBzqQe5mkKYJYFWhmM4XkL5rcNOCdG4mImwnOhL-Irukw&oe=6618FC5A	person_profile	0	Gonstead Chiropractic & Wellness ATX	https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436315851_1469244323671105_8190666366073212929_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=X834ZcLVggMAb6R4Png&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&oh=00_AfB_AtKiHEd2K4qUbv7teESwCvIluUkSOuacNSw6--ozhg&oe=6618ECBB			0	3	Are you looking for the root cause of JOINT PAIN? ⭐ FREE WEBINAR on April 9th at 6PM CST!<br /> <br /> Break free from Joint Pain without surgery! We use regenerative treatments to RENEW + REBUILD joints and nerves damaged by injuries.<br /> <br /> Regenerative Medicine therapies deliver organic, non-surgical healing to mend and fortify joints and nerves, sometimes achievable in a single treatment with minimal downtime.<br /> <br /> This webinar by Dr. Al Richard, D.C. is perfect for men and women struggling with:<br /> <br /> 💥Knees + Ankles<br /> 💥Shoulders<br /> 💥Hips<br /> 💥Back + Neck<br /> 💥Nerve Pain + Weakness<br /> 💥Loss of mobility<br /> 💥Pain when walking<br /> 💥And more...<br /> <br /> Picture enjoying walks, hobbies, exercise and quality time with loved ones without any pain! Our method is REVOLUTIONARY!<br /> <br /> Registering for the webinar is simple:<br /> ✅ Click the link below and fill in your details<br /> ✅ You’ll receive a confirmation email/SMS<br /> <br /> Register here⬇️<br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgonsteadchiropractic.easywebinar.live%2Fregistration-6&amp;h=AT1AEt36RqMrVy27qlGa18RKwU71-Adg5t_ZCmhV7mluY8MZ3WhbaWw0JJ8woxhfnorzontqWnwUUA6l1shIbuoFy7caDn20r5g1HUwkY23JRdZkLtg1aaCAWVZfFlv_i_wtIkU3IHtq__YezVOlRg" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://gonsteadchiropractic.easywebinar.live/registration-6</a>		Gonstead Chiropractic & Wellness ATX		226	https://facebook.com/gonsteadatx	0		SIGN_UP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012033	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/29/25, 4:53 AM	1712526163	1745920410		455		944241923919475		2.8211168826041E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000666560431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	image	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…	Harvard Researchers recently developed an at-home technique that ends burning, tingling nerve pain in your feet, hands, legs, arms, back, and neck.	https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290107	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/422564978_1558170554981190_3738576145753705644_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=MfyTapnutckAb53fU81&_nc_oc=AdgXQrgNMiWCBa8dXYeMUHjVmSts-847SpHGwC71y8QD4HvJnnkusyvDJzRrEFp_V7PZWzXlLZPpYG4UNaGcOFf3&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDZP0SnM1EiwZGEW9v1Y3MFAJPguyIBwqSpaCilGm4h-A&oe=6618C81A	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435161608_7537352462951460_1258948030914909142_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=EFhiJzz6xkoAb5V9g4f&_nc_oc=Adg21GqdTGEz1Ksyvl7rmcvlXAgqkiFp9RPMzwcPBEXlr4CEpCcNWW3L_rwIXhNRPiHvUxy6rraOIpXyKRhv2VGO&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBGPtotVvhXcrUCwvgupgkW4wJHt9xEjjOV6bidrJg0OQ&oe=6618F3DB			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011469	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/29/25, 5:07 AM	1712526154	1745921249		455		3257084907921222	1	8.6836552838249E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207929199160338		a.shepherdsapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.shepherdsapp.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQ0MDc0LzIwMjQwNDA3MTc1NzQyL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712484145	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435275285_409630911768017_8694867481277547312_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_s0HjxQwVJwAb5guVfh&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfANT1_v8b3YD8PGI-3fUit4JAEjw23lqasu3lLFrZz6ww&oe=6618D625	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435207442_1472487377004836_1691829138375333047_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cyXN6G2vQM0Ab6355O-&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCxAk6BI1CSBv3SuKrP-J6mjzc-P52P8wx0XFBSzyDJBA&oe=6618E24F			0	3	&quot;Not only are you demanding, but also narcissistic and delusional, darling,&quot; he retorted, taking a step closer to me, his presence a mixture of magnetism and intrigue.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t call me that.&quot; My response was sharp, <br /> &quot;What shouldn&#039;t I call you, darling?&quot; The word rolled off his tongue, dripping with a deliberate playfulness that both irritated and exhilarated me.<br /> &quot;The word darling is used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person. Which I am not, sir, so drop it.&quot; <br /> A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, and he took another step closer, The proximity sent a rush of heat through me, my heartbeat quickening in response.<br /> &quot;Is it?&quot; He leaned in slightly, clouding my rational thoughts. &quot;What if I find the term fitting, darling?&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> Allyssa&#039;POV<br /> Navigating the chaotic tide of emergency medicine had become a way of life for us, medical residents in the bustling ER. The realm of the extraordinary, the bizarre, and the downright absurd had become our daily norm.<br /> This particular week, however, was truly extraordinary – even by our standards.<br /> The tale of the inebriated racist, who had sprinted through the ER in a wild display of vulgarities, eventually apprehended by two bemused male nurses.<br /> &quot;Time to head home, Harper. Your twenty-fifth birthday is tomorrow. I&#039;ll see you next week,&quot; Lisa, a fellow colleague, advised as I punched out after yet another grueling night shift.<br /> &quot;Exhausted is just a state of mind, Lisa. Perfection is my perpetual state,&quot; I quipped, flashing her an award-winning smile that elicited a delighted giggle in response.<br /> &quot;See you on Wednesday. Try not to miss me, Lisa. I know it&#039;ll be a struggle,&quot; I teased, sashaying toward the exit, my steps an impromptu dance of liberation.<br /> While medical residents endured demanding schedules, we in the emergency wing enjoyed a somewhat better deal. A mix of eight and twelve-hour shifts interspersed with mandated days off and four / five-day stretches of respite annually – the rhythm suited me just fine.<br /> ...<br /> Leaving the hospital behind, I slipped into my car, my attention snagged by the group chat notifications on my phone.<br /> WHO ATE MY ICE CREAM? CONFESS BEFORE I UNLEASH MY WRATH UPON YOU. YOU KNOW I&#039;M DEAD SERIOUS – Hannah<br /> I did. – Ava<br /> Care to elucidate this crime, Ava? – Hannah<br /> I&#039;m outta here, bye! – Akira<br /> was famished, plus my period just started, Hannah. Show a little empathy, darling. – Ava<br /> My loves, let&#039;s try to relax– Ambi<br /> But it&#039;s a matter of principle! Allyssa, back me up. – Hannah<br /> She&#039;s at work, Hannah, not much backup to offer from there – Ambi<br /> We&#039;ll settle this later, preferably under our roof – Hannah<br /> ... – Hannah<br /> A tender smile touched my lips as I finished scrolling through their exchanges. <br /> ...<br /> I restarted the car and embarked on a brief grocery run, acquiring an assortment of Häagen-Dazs pints and other essentials.<br /> Eventually, I pulled into the residential parking lot, my home away from home. Killing the engine, I gathered my belongings from the backseat, a longing for a hot bath gnawing at my senses.<br /> Navigating through the revolving doors, my hands were occupied with a personal bag and grocery sacks. My attention split between my phone and my surroundings, resulting in an undignified collision with a wall.<br /> Embarrassment coloured my cheeks. The day&#039;s escapades might have been bizarre, but my knack for graceful entrances evidently remained consistent.<br /> The collision had thrust me into an encounter that defied all expectations. A wall that was decidedly warm and exuded an intoxicating aroma of leather, whiskey, and spice. I struggled to regain my focus, the disarray of spilt groceries and my own scattered thoughts mirrored in my surroundings.<br /> &quot;Apologies,&quot; I uttered, my gaze still averted, my hands moving to collect the remnants of my toppled shopping.<br /> Finally, I dared to raise my eyes, and the sight that met me was nothing short of a masterpiece. <br /> A tousled yet perfectly groomed cascade of dark brown curls crowned a frame that radiated both muscularity and lean grace. This man was a living embodiment of a sculpture, a museum masterpiece brought to life.<br /> A bizarre urge to ruffle his hair, a gesture one would offer to a child, briefly flitted through my mind before I reined in my wandering thoughts. I needed to focus, to steady my racing heart.<br /> Yet, beneath the surface of his captivating appearance, I sensed an aura of power that whispered a stark warning. A power that could annihilate worlds, its calm exterior belying the storm within.<br /> My internal monologue barely kept pace with the rapid cascade of realizations. His familiarity, an elusive memory, nagged at my mind. Then it struck me like a lightning bolt – William Henderson, the multi-billionaire, adorned every major business publication and his name echoed through the corridors of wealth and influence.<br /> I wished fervently for the ground to open and swallow me whole. The weight of the moment pressed upon me, making it difficult to breathe. I needed to gather my scattered wit.<br /> Beside him stood four equally formidable men, each bearing the mark of power and success. Noah Scott, heir to the &quot;Scott diamonds&quot;, a name that is synonymous with jewellery excellence spanning generations. <br /> Alexander Kishimoto, the mastermind behind &quot;Jen and Kishimoto&quot;, is the world&#039;s most expensive stock. <br /> Christian Knight, the CEO of &quot;Knight and Co&quot;, his company is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. With a rich history spanning over 40 years.<br /> And lastly, Mr. Hernandez needed no introduction, the man was a titan in every industry.<br /> &quot;Are you okay, miss harper?&quot; Mr Hernandez asks as I finally get off the floor.<br /> &quot;Yes, I am&quot;<br /> &quot;Good because you&#039;re in my way, Miss Harper&quot; William&#039;s voice made me slightly dizzy. I needed to sit down, to find my equilibrium.<br /> &quot;I know. I&#039;m so sorry, I&#039;ve just had a long day and –&quot; My words faltered, out of sync with my thoughts, as I struggled to articulate myself.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t care, move,&quot; he asserted, his tone aloof as he stowed his phone away, an air of detachment cloaking him.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t you think we are equally at fault here? We bumped into each other because we were both lost in our phones. I think it&#039;s only fair for both of us to apologize, wouldn&#039;t you agree, sir?&quot; I narrowed my eyes, straightening my posture to assert a semblance of confidence. My voice wavered slightly, but I held my ground.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t agree, and I won&#039;t apologize. Move,&quot; his voice dripped with iciness as he stepped closer, the heat of his presence radiating against my skin. He was standing directly in front of the elevator doors, his demeanour a chilling blend of arrogance and indifference.<br /> No,&quot; I scowled back, a surge of defiance coursing through me. I took a step forward, invading his personal space, a gesture as audacious as it was impulsive.<br /> &quot;Apologize for bumping into me, and I&#039;ll step aside. Unless you&#039;d rather resort to shoving a woman? Or perhaps I should provide the press with a scoop about how a vulnerable woman was nearly harassed by a billionaire in the elevator of one of the continent&#039;s most prestigious residential apartments?&quot; My words spilt out, hoarser than intended, my bravado overriding my better judgment. He narrows his eyes, clenches his jaw, and takes a step closer until he&#039;s towering over me.<br /> We hold each other&#039;s eyes neither one of us blinking. A palpable tension hung in the air, thick with unspoken challenges and silent confrontations. I had just issued a veiled threat to five of the world&#039;s most influential men, including my own landlord. A chill ran down my spine, and I braced myself for the repercussions.<br /> But then, an unexpected intervention disrupted the standoff. &quot;Miss Harper,&quot; Mr Kishimoto&#039;s soothing voice broke through, a smile tugging at his lips as he diffused the tension. &quot;Allow me to apologize on his behalf. He&#039;s had a trying day, and he regrets the collision. It was a mutual oversight.&quot;<br /> His charm flowed like a balm, a touch of warmth amid the chilly currents. The tension ebbed slightly, and I let out a resigned sigh, a weary smile gracing my lips.<br /> &quot;We all have trying days it doesn&#039;t entitle us to be foolish to people, okay?&quot;, I aim my comment at everyone including myself.<br /> &quot;Nevertheless, apology accepted.&quot; I sigh and smile stepping out of their way and letting them all out of the elevator, and step in with my bag and groceries.<br /> Our hands touched<br /> &quot;Mr Hernandez, Mr Scott, Mr Knight, Mr Kishimoto and finally Mr Henderson. I can&#039;t say it&#039;s been pleasure gentlemen, goodnight.&quot;, I say with the last shred of confidence and strength I have in my voice as I step into the elevator.<br /> I hit my floor number into my elevator making the doors shut and leaving me with an image of William Henderson smirking and rolling his tongue against the inside of his cheek. I sigh and lean into the wall.<br /> The elevator doors released me from their embrace with a gentle ding. Stepping out, I reached into my bag, fingers navigating the familiar contours until my key card was in hand. Swiping it smoothly, I crossed the threshold into the haven I called home, the comforting scent of familiarity enveloping me.<br /> &quot;Hey, I&#039;m home,&quot; I announced, my voice a tired but genuine echo. The lilt of voices led me to the heart of our sanctuary – the bustling kitchen. Amidst the friendly cacophony, my closest friends were engaged in a spirited debate, their laughter and banter filling the air.<br /> The conversation veered into my upcoming twenty-fifth birthday, a surprise they had meticulously orchestrated. <br /> My stern facade cracked, giving way to a playful plea. &quot;Just promise me, before we dive into luxury, we&#039;ll sound the financial alarm. Our collective debt should remain a tale whispered in shadows.&quot;<br /> Perched on the couch, the night unfurled before us like a tapestry of shared moments. Our laughter melded with the melodies of the television, and the hours slipped away, a testament to the strength of our bonds.<br /> Huddled on the couch, vampire diaries played out on screen, punctuated by Ava&#039;s vivid imagination. Her musings danced between outrageous and hilarious, eliciting both fits of giggles and good-natured eye rolls.<br /> …<br /> Footsteps approached my bed, and a hand began drawing comforting circles on my back. &quot;Allyssa, wake up, my love,&quot; Ambi&#039;s gentle whisper tickled my ear. Slowly, I peeled my eyes open, greeted by the sight of my best friends kneeling around my bed, holding an ice cream cake adorned with a solitary blue-lit candle.<br /> &quot;Happy birthday to you,&quot; they began singing in harmonious unison. A silly grin broke across my face as I sat up. &quot;Happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear llyssa, happy birthday to youuuuuuuu,&quot; Ava&#039;s final note held an extra burst of energy.<br /> &quot;Make a wish, babe!&quot; Akira&#039;s cheerful voice resonated from her phone screen, her expression radiating pure joy.<br /> With closed eyes, I made a silent wish, one for a future brimming with happiness, health, and success for all of us, and, well, a partner to share it all with. As I blew out the candle, my eyes flickered open.<br /> &quot;What did you wish for, babe?&quot; Hannah inquired, offering me a glass of water along with a couple of aspirin. My savior.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d have to kill you if I told you. Thanks,&quot; I replied after swallowing the pill, my gaze shifting between them.<br /> &quot;Where&#039;s the fun in that, Harper?&quot; Ambi playfully pouted as she began slicing the cake, presenting me with a delectable piece. My mouth watered at the mere sight.<br /> &quot;<br /> &quot;TMI, Ava. And to answer your curiosity, Allyssa is simply waiting for the right time and person, right, llyssa?&quot; Hannah interjected, a hint of mockery lacing her words.<br /> &quot;Ease up, you two. That&#039;s enough. Out, everyone. I&#039;m sure llyssa wants to freshen up, and it&#039;s our turn to run errands,&quot; Ambi intervened, coming to my rescue. She ushered Hannah and Ava to their feet amidst their good-natured bickering.<br /> &quot;Thanks, Ambi. I replied, <br /> As I guided them toward the bedroom door, their playful banter continued. They exited with one final exchange of words, leaving me to head toward the shower, embarking on my first day as a twenty-five-year-old.<br /> …<br /> Another Dinner, we had a conversation. &quot;Did you guys hear? allegedly our landlord is a mafia boss in Italy and uses his businesses here as a way of money laundering&quot;, Ava says lowering her voice. We were currently eating dessert and preparing to pay the expensive bill I presumed it was.<br /> For the sake of their jobs, they stopped writing about him completely unless it involved him doing something positive with his legal business.<br /> &quot;Will you shut up before you get us in trouble?&quot;, Hannah scolds her. People went missing for saying such things about him, she was probably worried someone would hear Ava and might take her.<br /> Although if someone kidnapped Ava. I&#039;m sure she&#039;d bully them into returning her.<br /> &quot;No, let&#039;s actually talk about it though&quot;. Ambi says lowering her voice and encouraging Ava to rant about the mafia.<br /> &quot;I need to use the restroom guys I&#039;ll be right back&quot;, I say getting up and leaving Hannah trying to shush Ambi and Ava and walking up to a waitress who helps me find the restroom.<br /> I retreated to the restroom, taking a few moments to freshen up and collect my thoughts. After adjusting my makeup and my appearance, I stepped back out, only to collide with someone, their presence familiar even before my eyes met theirs. His scent reached me first, a heady combination of mystery and familiarity.<br /> &quot;I apologize, that was entirely my—&quot;<br /> &quot;—You!&quot; I exclaimed, my surprise cutting off my apology mid-sentence. It was him, the foolish from the elevator.<br /> He paused, his gaze locking onto mine. &quot;You,&quot; he replied, his voice holding a touch of wonder that mirrored the bewilderment in my own.<br /> &quot;Are you stalking me?&quot; The incredulity in my voice was hard to ignore. The mere statistical probability of running into the same person twice in less than 36 hours was slim, to say the least. Yet, here he was, defying all logic.<br /> He chuckled softly, a sound that sent a shiver down my spine. &quot;Not only are you demanding, but also narcissistic and delusional, darling,&quot; he retorted, taking a step closer to me, his presence a mixture of magnetism and intrigue.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t call me that.&quot; My response was sharp, my eyes narrowing at his audacity.<br /> &quot;What shouldn&#039;t I call you, darling?&quot; The word rolled off his tongue, dripping with a deliberate playfulness that both irritated and exhilarated me.<br /> &quot;The word darling is used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person. Which I am not, sir, so drop it.&quot; My retort was laced with a challenge, a silent dare for him to push further.<br /> A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, and he took another step closer, effectively trapping me against the cool marble wall. The proximity sent a rush of heat through me, my heartbeat quickening in response.<br /> &quot;Is it?&quot; He leaned in slightly, the scent of leather and spice enveloping me, clouding my rational thoughts. &quot;What if I find the term fitting, darling?&quot;<br /> My breath caught in my throat as his fingers brushed against my skin, tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear. The sensation was electrifying, every nerve ending coming alive at his touch.<br /> We stood like that, locked in a silent battle of wills, the intensity of our gazes conveying more than words ever could. His presence overwhelmed me, a heady mixture of danger and allure, making it difficult to think clearly.<br /> I don&#039;t even know this man, why am I letting him do this?<br /> And then, as abruptly as he had closed the distance, he pulled back, a self-assured smirk playing on his lips. I had been backed against the wall, both literally and metaphorically, my heart pounding in my chest.<br /> &quot;Goodnight, darling.&quot; His voice was a velvety murmur, dripping with an undercurrent of promises and secrets. With that sadistic smile still lingering on his lips, he turned and walked away, leaving me standing against the wall, my thoughts in a whirlwind.<br /> I catch my breath and walk back to our table, I catch a glimpse of him across the room with an older man and a younger woman I can&#039;t make them out.<br /> &quot;Hey, are you alright you like you&#039;ve seen a ghost?&quot;, Ambi asks running a soothing hand on my arm as I take my seat.<br /> &quot;Yeah! I am my social battery is kinda low I think I want to go home is that alright?&quot; I force a smile onto my face<br /> &quot;Yes of course, why didn&#039;t you just say that you do not have to worry about the bill because someone already paid it&quot;, Ava says doing her little dance. that foolish <br /> &quot;By who? &quot; I ask<br /> &quot;They didn&#039;t tell us but a win is a win, let&#039;s take it, &quot; Hannah says finishing her drink.<br /> I finish my dessert and we start to get up and make our way to the exit. Curiosity gets the best of me and I look over to the table where William was seated but it&#039;s empty.<br /> I feel something I can&#039;t describe.		Pop001		372	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012032	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/29/25, 5:07 AM	1712526163	1745921250		455		1501358007471322	4	2.8211168826041E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000666610431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	image	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…	Harvard Researchers recently developed an at-home technique that ends burning, tingling nerve pain in your feet, hands, legs, arms, back, and neck.	https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290107	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435466566_390468987289798_6171368688566442549_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=HpC4GTyKao4Ab7U8Cao&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBc2klXrwdPuXMPGroIBfm6TDoSgsBLm2r2dDFRa_tlUw&oe=6618F808	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434562476_1109592540363007_4407696996186329746_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Xs_jamPQRzkAb4JYvdo&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfANcscX3rs85HqMMQU_qTUf3ON7EKjuUjwrsjuZVCTDcQ&oe=6618F427			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011602	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	2/4/25, 2:07 AM	1712526156	1738656427		455		1806853486479128	27	7.8866788650298E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428280900608		sciatiease.com	Watch more		NONE	video	#1 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯?	sold out 7 times at walmart??	https://sciatiease.com/fb/sdbem2/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=fee2f2c2-08d7-4d00-976d-5a8fe0d30de6&lpid=ccc0baa8-4a21-411d-8773-b5ae737d5d4c		1712495297	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435465246_7749996931697366_4101194098895435326_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=vmONjouCKlEAb4eExbZ&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfB987nH95oMrZBdb15sA0AyESjxzsNvm9ADNI6thB74xQ&oe=6618D717	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435535665_731878519161686_3545117168697383644_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=AClZTY1PcpQAb4q2-D5&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfAtX7wHiJzEL5cH-hUOGLyS42u-IayaHRBrHDDMdupw2g&oe=6618F251			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		WATCH_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011740	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/29/25, 6:49 AM	1712526158	1745927352		455		214507668421043	4	4.0709054206775E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	105821608927535		0	Bride Living - Magazine Page 3			120208981399170085		brideliving.com	Learn more		NONE	image	40+ Absurd, Awkward, And Embarrassing First Date Stories	First dates aren’t easy. In fact, they can be pretty nerve-wracking. It’s often your first — or only — chance to make an impression on someone you’d potentially want to spend years of your life with. And if you really like that person, you’d practically do everything to make them like yo...	https://brideliving.com/bljimmydate/		1712479415	1.0582160892754E+14	Bride Living - Magazine Page 3	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434126858_396242933363539_1782865694008490303_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=VpASACeRQP8Ab6y3OQd&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBMvlPTfJBywXcSNxIAh2iEICstvc4AU2HwtS5Xnux0fA&oe=6618EDA2	person_profile	0					0	3	Jimmy Fallon’s audience showed bad dates can turn into hilarious stories. They’re like rom-com movies gone bad in real life. Here are some of our favorite #worstfirstdate replies.		Bride Living - Magazine Page 3		586	https://facebook.com/100084903412937	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012002	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/29/25, 6:49 AM	1712526162	1745927360		455		1419051275648597		5.9547227946814E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000675080431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712464488	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434036739_283106938179827_8330904914246388132_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=cYgTrC9I4BIAb6SDI0N&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDg84RS8A5TmKn4DCHO84IeZ4JxAP-w9dwscNK8XthAaA&oe=6618E65E	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434160138_968861587483310_7237592780619735024_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=IeFR1577g9QAb7Rba-T&_nc_oc=Adge42gl_8qJ-Y8_pd731VMt1BrVrzQqsNHQNPvztZxupMSvfysiDx0SnILGo83v4Mu3DvPtsEnClxWIP_RdNsL_&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfA9kpZe_0KDGMASJ0Zjkh6irx6_eOwEg3FmYPMEcEr3_Q&oe=6618DF3D			0	3	I used to live with this constant burning and tingling in my feet and hands. Then, I found a video. 30 seconds later, I started turning my life around, pain-free.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011345	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/29/25, 9:50 AM	1712526152	1745938253		455		978383380384675	1	1.0934591917649E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	136560499545717		0	ForFun-105			120207182200930019		a.read4funs.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.read4funs.com/ad/ZmFuY3lOb3ZlbC8xNDMwMjkvMjAyNDA0MDcxMDM1MzgvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712457794	1.3656049954572E+14	ForFun-105	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433447340_447479961054189_4415271174337447454_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=uKbvPmiYmeQAb4Y_ujq&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDzehSA1RqyFCQwJndKyL_SenPP0y4A03NxAOCzmzc1IA&oe=6618D8C0	person_profile	0	ForFun-105	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435479654_806592108044180_8842865264941635969_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_cgEYuBtar4Ab7DQqby&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCYvKcNfw2eC1c1hKxljSMRIPLcXOvZmx7CxxBqflocaA&oe=6618E833			0	3	&quot;Are you mad? How could you possibly believe that I would accept you as my mate?&quot; &quot; I Hunter Black future Alpha of the Black Water Pack reject you Alexandra Carter as my mate and Luna of my pack&quot;<br /> I just stood there frozen, trying to comprehend the words that flew out of his mouth.<br /> &quot;I Alexandra Carter accept your rejection&quot;I said while holding back the severe pain and tears.<br /> ————————<br /> Alexandra&#039;s Pov<br /> Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alexandra. She was the daughter of the Beta of the Black Water Pack and she was cherished by her family. Growing up she never wished for anything, she had everything she ever wanted, a loving mother and father and a brother who protected her. One could say that she had everything, except she always felt like she didn&#039;t belong here.<br /> I remember when I was a little girl, Hunter, Jack and I used to play together in the back yard. We were the tree musketeers as our Luna used to call us. Hunter, the son of our Alpha was the same age as my brother two years older than me. That of course didn&#039;t stop me from following them around like a lost puppy all the time. We always got ourselves in trouble and drove the Luna crazy.<br /> As the years passed and we started slowly to drift away. Hunter started to complain that the annoying little sister couldn&#039;t hang with them anymore. Jack tried to change his mind and sometimes I got to be part of their group. Things got worse when I was thirteen. We were in the middle of practice and we were learning how to fight in our human forms when I got paired with Hunter.<br /> I was so excited that I could finally show him and everyone else what I could do so they would let me part of their group again and I went a little overboard. When he lost the fight he looked at me with hate in his eyes. Of course it didn&#039;t help that everyone started making fun of him that he an Alpha lost to a little girl.<br /> I think that was the moment that I started to feel like I didn&#039;t belong. And then my torment started. He would often make fun of me at school about the way I looked, how I dressed, how I talked. I used to run to my brother and cry for hours in his arms until I couldn&#039;t anymore. He was the best brother in the world, he always stood by my side, always protected me.<br /> As I look myself in the mirror, I hate myself. My blue eyes are void of life as my life ended two years ago when I lost him. We were in a car accident returning home form a party after Jack&#039;s graduation. We never got the chance to celebrate his eighteenth birthday. He never got the chance to shift into his wolf and meet his mate. He never got the chance to live.<br /> After I lost my brother my relationship with Hunter only got worse. He would often beat me during practice as I refused to fight him after the last time I fought him. Bulling me became his favorite hobby and sometimes his words cut so deep that I never wished to see him again. But I still hoped that sometime he would understand that the accident was not my fault. I know he loved my brother as if he were his own.<br /> My parents took the loss of my brother very hard. My father stepped down as Beta of the pack in order to help my mother cope with Jack&#039;s loss. They never said a bad word to me or blamed me for his death. Even though until this day they are still healing they are always there for me. They know about Hunter&#039;s bulling and they tried many times to speak to him but he refuses to listen.<br /> Today is a big day for me as I wait outside the packhouse for the mail to arrive. Today I will find out if got into my dream college. I know that it is hard for a werewolf to attend college, because it has to be near a forest so I will be able to shift but this was our dream. Mine and Jack&#039;s to be doctors. We wanted to help the pack anyway we could.<br /> When I finally got my mail I run inside the packhouse and suddenly I&#039;m being shoved to the ground. I look at my attacker and I&#039;m not surprised to see Hunter standing above me with the flavor of the month Chelsey. Chelsey is not his mate but after a little while she started treating the pack members as if she was the future Luna of the pack.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong, it is quite common for a male werewolf to have relationships before he finds his mate. Finding your true mate is something truly magical or so they say. But in order to find your mate you have to be eighteen and shift into your wolf so you can follow their scent and identify them. My parents said that the day they found they were mates was one of their best days in their lives.<br /> Usually when mates are in the same pack they form a connection from a young age. They start as friends and stay close to each other until they find out. When you are near your mate before you are of age you feel the urge to make them happy and be close to them. But there are also cases that mates reject each other because they find them unworthy.<br /> It is sad that nowadays more and more werewolves reject their mates for silly reasons. I hope that will not be my case because a rejection is a very painful process. Your heart brakes and you feel like a piece of you is missing for the rest of your life.<br /> But back to reality. I stare at Hunter as he looks at me with disgust in his eyes. &quot;Watch where are you going rouge&quot; he spat at me. &quot;What are you talking about?&quot; I asked feeling my anger rise. &quot;Don&#039;t tell me that you still don&#039;t know how your parents found you at the forest after your real parents abandoned you like the trash you are&quot; he told me with a smug face. &quot;You don&#039;t belong here you mutt!&quot;<br /> &quot;What is going on over here Hunter?&quot; Alpha Smith shouted from the front door. I was frozen to the ground tears running from my eyes. I could not believe him. How could he say that? I know I don&#039;t look anything like my parents with my black hair and blue eyes but I never doubted that they are my birth parents.<br /> I slowly stood and without a word left the room. I went running to Jack&#039;s room for some comfort. We haven&#039;t changed a thing inside his room. As I laid in his bed I tried really hard to remember his smell. I tried to calm myself after Hunter&#039;s words. This was by far the cruelest thing he&#039;s ever told me. How could he stoop so low?<br /> I don&#039;t know how much time passed when I heard a knock on the door. Alpha Smith opened the door and peaked inside when he saw me on the bed. He slowly came in and sat beside me. &quot;How are you feeling Alexandra?&quot; he asked. &quot;Is it true?&quot; I was still hoping that this was one Hunter&#039;s bulling tactics and not the truth. The Alpha slowly stood and looked me in the eye.<br /> &quot;Tomorrow is your eighteenth birthday princess. After you finish with your classes I expect to see you in my office so we can talk about it. Until then try to relax and don&#039;t mention anything to your parents. I will tell you everything you need to know but I need sometime to put my thoughts in order. Don&#039;t forget first school and then come straight to my office I will wait for you.&quot;<br /> He left the room and left me a worse mess than when he found me. It must be true if he said that he wanted to talk to me in his office. So what does that mean? Who are my parents? Why they left me? Was I such a burden for them that they left me? That would definitely explain many things but why? With these thoughts a restless sleep came where flashes of a baby abandoned haunted me.<br /> ---<br /> The next morning came and I was still fighting with myself. I had to face my parents today and act like nothing id wrong. How can I manage that? How can someone manage their life when everything they ever known was a lie? I guess we will see how. I slowly left Jack&#039;s rooms and like a thief entered mine.<br /> I did not expect my mother and father waiting for me with a birthday cake this early in the morning. The moment they saw me they started singing Happy Birthday to me. Tears filled my eyes once again and I run into my mother&#039;s open arms. My father oblivious to my actions just laughed. &quot;Happy birthday princess! Eighteen at last! I can&#039;t wait to see you shift for the first time!&quot; He gave me a bear hug and I cried like a little baby. &quot;Come on take a shower and come downstairs for your special breakfast&quot; said my mother smiling.<br /> After my shower I started to feel a little bit like myself again. When I entered the kitchen, a sweet smell entered my nostrils. I looked around and the only people I saw were my parents and Hunter. I didn&#039;t pay much attention though because the moment I saw his smug face my anger flared. He came close to me &quot;happy birthday Alexandra&quot; he told me and then he whispered for only me to hear &quot;it should had been you mutt&quot;.<br /> Tears flooded my eyes instantly and I pulled myself away from him. I felt my heart break once again with his words and walked towards my parents. I tried to put me together and sat on the island. My mother served strawberry pancakes and started to talk about my graduation in a week. After Hunter left the kitchen, I showed them the envelop I received yesterday.<br /> It had totally slipped my mind after last day&#039;s events but I thought it was time for me to face the music. I gave my mother my envelop and silently pleaded her to open the envelop. She took it from my hands and before she opened it I told her &quot;please mum tell me only if it good news. Also I would like to stay between us please.&quot; With that said I waited to see her reaction.<br /> &quot;Baby girl, my princess I&#039;m so happy for you!&quot; she yelled. &quot;My baby girl is going to be a doctor. The only thing that saddens me is that you&#039;ll be far away. Do you have to go to the other side of the country?&quot; she said with mixed feelings. &quot;we&#039;ve talked about this love&quot; my father said with tears in his eyes. &quot;it is time for our girl to spread her wings and fly away from the nest.&quot;<br /> &quot;What if she finds her mate here?&quot; my mother asked full of hope. &quot;Then we will see what happens, won&#039;t we?&quot; my father said. When I looked at the clock I gasped, I was late for school. As I run upstairs to get my backpack, I smelled the sweet smell again. My feet followed the smell and suddenly I stopped infront of Hunter&#039;s room.<br /> The door opened with force and he pulled me inside his room. The moment our hands touched sparks ignited all over my body. I stood in the middle of his room as he closed the door looking at him. I can&#039;t believe it, for a second I doubt my senses. But then I&#039;m forced back to reality.<br /> &quot;Are you my mate?&quot; I whisper not quite sure. But how could I smell him? I have to shift first, only an Alpha from a strong bloodline can find his mate before he shifts and I&#039;m only a beta&#039;s daughter. &quot;I can&#039;t believe it! Hunter&quot; my words are stopped when he grabbed my arm and shook me. &quot;&quot;Are you mad? How could you possibly believe that I would accept you as my mate? You are not suited to be my Luna, you may be strong but other than that you lack in everything. This must be a joke&quot; I heard him shout at me.<br /> I just stood there frozen, trying to comprehend the words that flew out of his mouth. Why Goddess, why? First I find out that he is my mate, a dream come true but at the same time also a nightmare and then he has the nerve to talk to me like that? Before I could form another sentence I hear him say &quot; I Hunter Black future Alpha of the Black Water Pack reject you Alexandra Carter as my mate and Luna of my pack&quot;<br /> Sharp pain courses through me and for a few moments I&#039;m not able to think or speak. I just look at him with pain all over me. He looks pale as he grabs a chair to steady himself. When I feel comfortable to talk again I say the words that every mate dreads to hear &quot;I Alexandra Carter accept your rejection&quot;. I turn toward the door and as I leave his room I glance at him for the last time.<br /> The moment I closed the door of his room I fell to the ground. The pain was just too much. I felt like a part of me was ripped forcefully away. How could this happen? I knew he was mad at me because he blames me for the accident, but he rejected me. What am I going to do now? How can I face him for the rest of my life when I accept my position as his beta for this pack?<br /> I&#039;m not going to lie my first thought was to run away, away from him and the life he so easily rejected. But on second thought I was better than that. No I will not be a pathetic rejected mate for him to make fun of. I was not the first wolf to be rejected, not the last either. I have to be strong,I am strong. I will survive this I know I will.<br /> But something was bugging me. Hunter was two years older than me. He should be able to smell me sooner. He was the future alpha after all. Could he possibly know that I was his mate all this time? That is when I noticed the whining in the back of my head. Then a whisper, barely a voice confirmed my theory He knew. He knew but he doesn&#039;t want us. I reached my room and sat on the bed. &quot;are you my wolf?&quot; I asked but before she could give me an answer I replied for her, &quot;of course you are. Even though I wish I could meet you under different circumstances I&#039;m glad that you are with me now, What is your name?&quot;<br /> I&#039;m Alexia and I was always with you. We are strong Alexandra, we will survive this. He will change his mind you&#039;ll see.		ForFun-105		31	https://facebook.com/61552095643555	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1012036	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/29/25, 9:50 AM	1712526163	1745938257		455		778298004263814	4	1.5420013665973E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	117376264711247		0	Allie M. Faucett			120207000673010431		feelingwonderful.club	Learn more		NONE	video	The 30-Second Trick to Beat Neuropathy…		https://lp.feelingwonderful.club/65db4251253cd2000141450e?sub1={{ad.id}}&sub2={{adset.id}}&sub3={{campaign.id}}&sub4={{ad.name}}&sub5={{adset.name}}&sub6={{campaign.name}}&sub7={{placement}}&sub8={{site_source_name}}&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid		1712290152	1.1737626471125E+14	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435922745_1143662946651978_857718762253564600_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ZXuM64jhY_sAb4dgWVU&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAlqx4AJk6nggPyZubMCQpkCFjFDwTOQK3_294in_oasQ&oe=6618CA57	person_profile	0	Allie M. Faucett	https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435989296_723011590032178_9074934491223388066_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iCP5s4rjXEwAb66P-of&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBDGJS2T_DgCjC5Cog7JHOyeOsGVBuhvbjNUzRUf9wgpA&oe=6618E9FD			0	3	Nights were the worst, every toss and turn a reminder of my Neuropathic pain. But then, this quick little trick gave me my first full night&#039;s sleep in years.<br /> <br /> After years of constant numbness, burning pains and pins and needles in my feet and my hands… My Doctor prescribed me pretty much every drug out there and all they did was make me tired and drowsy!<br /> <br /> I was so fed up…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the tingling pain…<br /> <br /> Fed up of the expensive meds…<br /> <br /> Fed up of constantly feeling down!<br /> <br /> And that’s when my husband stumbled across a video he saw in his feed which revealed the root cause of nerve pain…<br /> <br /> And how the meds I was taking can actually make the burning and tingling worse… not to mention the terrible side effects?!<br /> <br /> I sat in shock as I watched the short video taking it all in… and then to my sheer delight, the video revealed a 30 second method which erased burning and tingling in just a few days… without any need for meds!<br /> <br /> So, I wasted no time in trying this 30-second method… Me and my husband went down to the local store and grabbed what we needed…<br /> <br /> Literally minutes after doing this method, I instantly noticed a difference… it was so weird… and for the first time in years, I managed to get a good nights sleep without waking up in pain!<br /> <br /> I carried on using the method for the next 7 days, and sure enough the burning and tingling reduced more and more until day 8 when I had no burning or tingling whatsoever… the first full day of no pain in as long as I can remember!<br /> <br /> And now 3 months on, I haven’t experienced any pains at all and I now tell everyone I know who suffers from the same about this 30-second method… in fact I’ve linked to the very same video I watched a few months back below… <br /> <br /> Tap now and prepare to be amazed!		Allie M. Faucett		3222	https://facebook.com/100093598293855	0		LEARN_MORE						1712386800		View Edit Delete
1011489	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/23/25, 2:07 PM	1712526154	1750705648		455		25082317181415372	1	6.8185309397342E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120209938027970002		a.thepopfic.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.thepopfic.com/ad/UG9wRmljLzE0MzgwOC8yMDI0MDQwNzE2MzUzMS9wYWdl?adid={{ad.id}}		1712479136	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435467376_929804825314527_1931630594717273414_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=DYtZd8DN67UAb4FJ_gl&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfB6UyjPL4e2ag6Awujkjx-LDa_Rgu5LuRin0UQULeu6zg&oe=6618EB40	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435456995_1207550050616504_8149435411556739815_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=JEVXHINviysAb6Xxtz6&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCbqflQr-GkUTzXRZ3twt1EEaZgWjOMz5Frqjr5BTAa2A&oe=6618D33A			0	3	The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> —<br /> During my last year at university, I had just turned 21 when Stephan came into my life. My father, being the prestigious businessman that he is, has many friends. At a business dinner, a good friend of his said that his son had just graduated in Marketing and was in New Jersey looking for a company to work for.<br /> When I saw Stephan, I confess that I thought he was beautiful, and I fell in love, we hit it off right away, he was sweet, funny and we liked the same things, what are the chances of finding someone who loves the same series, movies and even soap operas that you like? At the time I still wanted to lose 5 kilos to get the body I wanted and I started going to the gym that Stephan went to, we started having lunch together and going out together, until the day he pecked me, yes, he took the initiative and the next day he went home and talked to my father, said he wanted to date me and out of respect he thought it would be better to ask permission.<br /> I was a fool, a sucker, deluded, stupid, I thought it was all beautiful, after all, what man nowadays goes to a girl&#039;s family home to ask her father for permission to date her? I bet none of them do, do they? Right!<br /> Of course, my father allowed it and he was very happy to do so. We even had a dinner party to celebrate the date, Stephan&#039;s family, who were his father and mother, came and that&#039;s how our relationship began, Stephan was always very restrained, and when I say always, I mean always, we barely pecked properly and he never gave me a blowjob, and yes, I was dying to do something naughty, but because I was shy and in love I let it go, I put it in my head that he was more restrained and I was so stupid and imbecilic that I accepted the crumbs that prick gave me.<br /> We&#039;d always watch TV and go to the movies, the thing we did most was hold hands, of course, I wanted more, I thought it was strange, but I didn&#039;t dare to say it, and because he was my first boyfriend I settled for the situation, six months into our relationship he asked me to marry him and I simply said yes, everyone was happy and two months later I had a queen&#039;s wedding.<br /> I was always curious and I just thought that Stephan, out of respect for my family, preferred to wait until we slept withe each other, after all, he knew that my father was a bit conservative.<br /> After the wedding, there was a big party and we went to the airport in the evening where we took a flight to Italy. As the flight time was very long, we both slept on the plane and arrived in Italy as the day was brightening up, we went to the hotel and when we were finally alone, I thought it was going to happen, but Stephan said we should go for a walk to enjoy the day, which was sunny and beautiful.<br /> At night in the hotel, he was very nervous, I could tell just by looking at his face. I went into the bathroom and said I was going to take a shower, I hoped that he would burst into the bathroom and grab me right there, but to my misfortune, he didn&#039;t. I finished my shower and put it on.<br /> Furthermore, I finished my shower and put on a nightgown with no lingerie underneath, after all, he was already extremely nervous and I was anxious, so we didn&#039;t need anything else to get in the way... when I went into the bedroom, he had turned off all the lights leaving only one lamp on, I walked over to the bed and crawled under the covers, we started pecking and he slowly started running his hand over my body, I did the same and noticed that he was undressed which made me very excited.<br /> Our peck intensified and he slowly took off my nightgown and got on top of me, then he started pecking my neck and whispered in my ear, &quot;If you feel pain or I&#039;m hurting you, tell me and I&#039;ll stop.&quot; All I could say was, &quot;Yes,&quot; and Stephan continued to run his hands over my body, I was at my limit, I needed more, and I was already feeling pricks, so he stopped running his hands over my body, held his manhood by putting a protection on it and spread my legs, slowly he entered me and I felt a pain right away, Stephan stood still, took his member out and put it in again and did it over and over again until he said, &quot;Is everything okay? Can I continue?&quot; I said &quot;Yes&quot; and so he began to thrust faster and harder, I could feel the desire growing in me, he didn&#039;t stop and it was getting better and better, he moaned louder and louder until he stopped and collapsed on my chest, he had come and I hadn&#039;t!<br /> But I thought, &quot;That was just the first one, take it easy Allison!&quot; Just when I thought he was going to continue, the prick simply pulled out of me, took off the protection, pecked my forehead, and said goodnight, then turned over and went to sleep. I was stunned, all I could think was &quot;What do you mean good night? What was that? It&#039;s our honeymoon, what is he thinking? I need more! A thousand times!&quot;, but even though I was indignant, I turned over and went to sleep, as frustrated as I&#039;ve ever been in my life.<br /> The next day I felt bad, thinking that the problem was with me, we didn&#039;t do anything else on our honeymoon and even though I thought everything was strange, I did the worst thing of my life, I didn&#039;t try to talk to him and I kept my mouth shut, swallowing all my frustration, But he&#039;d turn on the TV and we&#039;d do nothing, I&#039;d be afraid to try anything and force a situation, and at some point, I convinced myself that I&#039;d overvalued marriage, and everything, I convinced myself that he didn&#039;t have as much fire as I did and I settled down, I was a big prick and today I feel even worse for seeing how dumb I was.<br /> When we got back from our honeymoon, we moved into our house, I made dinner for my family, Mum and Jennifer knew I was a virgin and when they asked me how it was, I said it was wonderful, Mum was more discreet, Jennifer pulled me aside and asked if I&#039;d slept with him and if Stephan was good in bed, of course, I lied and when Jennifer said &quot;We&#039;re lucky sis, our husbands are great, Enrico won&#039;t give me a break, he wants me every day and he&#039;s always getting me roasted. .&quot;, I just laughed, I didn&#039;t have the heart to say that Stephan was in bed and didn&#039;t seem to like it.<br /> The days went by and Stephan didn&#039;t do anything or show any interest in sleeping with me. A month into the marriage I got angry and started doing everything I could to get his attention, I&#039;d walk around the house in my panties and bra and sometimes I&#039;d even go undressed in front of him, but nothing worked when we were in bed and I&#039;d put my hand on him or hug him he&#039;d always come up with an excuse.<br /> The days went by and we created a routine: we&#039;d go to work and then to the gym. When we got home, he&#039;d cook dinner, because according to him, he knew how to cook better than me, which was a lie. He only cooked fitness food and from Monday to Friday we&#039;d only eat healthy food, if I wanted to eat something tastier, like pasta and things like that, he&#039;d manage to convince me otherwise.<br /> While he was cooking dinner I&#039;d shower and after we&#039;d eaten, he&#039;d go to the bathroom, then we&#039;d both watch TV and as I woke up super early, I&#039;d end up sleeping watching TV and we wouldn&#039;t do anything.<br /> No, I&#039;m not a living dead person, but anyone who wakes up at 6 am knows very well that by 9 pm you&#039;re already sleepy, and it&#039;s only now that I see that prick loved our routine, after all, I was asleep and we didn&#039;t have to do anything.<br /> Both he and I were working a lot, and because he worked in advertising, he started traveling a lot with the excuse of getting to know the customs of each state better so that he could make a better campaign.<br /> A week ago I went on a trip to Texas, we had some problems with some machinery and as everything was going to be replaced, Dad trusted me to supervise the whole process. We thought the work was going to take 5 days, but in 4 days everything was sorted out and without warning, I returned the day before the trip, we were going to be married for a year and I had bought tickets to see a movie at the cinema, I got tickets for the preview of the movie and I was going to surprise Stephan, as it was a movie he wanted to see.<br /> Yes, we got on well and today looking back I realize that our relationship was more of a friendship, so I returned the day before and when I arrived at the airport I took a cab home, when I arrived I sneaked in to scare him as a joke, The house was brightly lit and without making a sound I went to look for him in the rooms, I looked all over the downstairs and didn&#039;t see him, so I went upstairs and went straight to our bedroom, while I was still in the hallway I started to hear some moans, very slowly I approached the door to our open bedroom when I looked inside I saw Stephan on all fours on our bed while a dark-haired man was sleeping with him.<br /> I stood there staring and the two of them didn&#039;t even see me, all I know is that seeing that was like a shock of reality, I slowly hid and pulled out my cell phone and recorded a video of them, I stayed there for 30 seconds filming that disgusting thing and when I couldn&#039;t stand being there any longer, I went downstairs, picked up my suitcase and went outside, walked to a square near my house and sat on a bench where I stayed until dawn.<br /> I sat there for more than 12 hours and everything made sense, the way he treated me and acted, his tastes, and all the care he took with my clothes, make-up, and shoes when we went to buy things, he always chose for me, not that a heterosexual man can&#039;t be careful, but he was too much, absolutely everything made sense at that moment.<br /> The prick was gay and I&#039;m sure the five times we slept with each other in a year must have been a martyrdom for him. Sitting there, I reviewed everything we&#039;d lived through in our 1 year and 8 months relationship, I saw all the lies and until this moment I can&#039;t get my head around how he could be so petty. He certainly only married me because of his parents, his father is a prejudiced man and many times at family gatherings he has said that he would rather have a dead son than a gay son, Stephan certainly saw the perfect opportunity in me.<br /> I was the silly imbecile who was going to serve as a cover for him all my life, while he maintained a sham marriage with me and went around giving my hip to other people on the sly.<br /> Knowing that I was so stupid makes me feel angry, angry at him and me, because even though I was dissatisfied I didn&#039;t say anything, even though I was dying to be eaten with gusto I never questioned him, I always smiled and pretended everything was fine.<br /> When the morning dawned, all I could do was pick up my suitcase and get into the first cab I saw, ask it to take me to a hotel, and after registering at the reception, I went up to the room, took off my clothes and got under the shower, crying as I&#039;d never cried before in my life, because I was and still am ashamed of myself.<br /> <br /> As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I saw Jennifer sitting at the reception desk, she saw me and came up to me very seriously and I knew she was worried.<br /> &quot;Allison, do you want to worry everyone to death? We&#039;ve been looking for you like crazy, it was hard to find you in this hotel, Dad&#039;s pissed off! Mom kind of calmed things down, but she said you weren&#039;t well, so I came to see you... I&#039;m almost worried myself to death!&quot; She says and comes to hug me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m fine, calm down,&quot; I say, hugging my sister.<br /> I hug her tightly and get emotional, I feel like shouting and saying that I&#039;ve been betrayed and that I&#039;ve caught the prick in bed with someone else, but I just let a few tears fall and don&#039;t say anything.<br /> &quot;What happened? You never cry... did they hurt you?&quot; Jennifer asks, getting emotional.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s nothing Jennifer, I&#039;m fine and I&#039;ll be even better, don&#039;t worry,&quot; I say, pulling away and wiping my tears, then I continue. &quot;I went shopping and I&#039;ve only just arrived, let&#039;s go up with me and I&#039;ll show you everything,&quot; I say, changing the subject.<br /> Jennifer just nods and we go up to the room, the valet takes all my things up, and I take everything out of the bags and show it to Jennifer.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ve chosen everything so colorful, you&#039;re going to look like Mom...&quot; Jennifer says, looking at some dresses.<br /> &quot;I just want to change my look, tomorrow I&#039;m going to do something with my hair,&quot; I say excitedly.<br /> &quot;Allison, what did Stephan do to you?&quot; Jennifer asks bluntly.<br /> &quot;He didn&#039;t do anything, I just don&#039;t like him anymore and decided to change my life a bit.&quot; I shrug.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand, a few days ago you were doing so well, Stephan is inconsolable, he loves you, Allison.&quot; Jennifer looks at me expectantly, as if she thinks I&#039;m going to change my mind and give up on this divorce.<br /> No, he doesn&#039;t love me, he just used me in the worst way anyone can, he didn&#039;t think about me or my feelings.<br /> &quot;Jennifer, I&#039;m going to divorce him and that&#039;s settled, I know that you love me and respect me, so I&#039;m going to ask you not to say anything more about this, I know that I acted strangely and even wrongly by coming to this hotel from my trip, I didn&#039;t even see my cell phone and that was wrong, I&#039;m sorry if I worried everyone, but my marriage is over Jennifer, and there&#039;s no one in this world who&#039;s going to convince me to go back,&quot; I say calmly.<br /> &quot;I just... I thought you&#039;d never break up, I mean, you&#039;re so alike and you&#039;ve always got on so well...&quot; She says sadly.<br /> I go over to the bed and sit down next to Jennifer, taking her hand.<br /> &quot;Life isn&#039;t always a fairy tale Jennifer, appearances can be deceiving, but don&#039;t be sad for me, everything happens in this life for a reason... anyway, let&#039;s not talk about it anymore, help me pack the rest of my things and let&#039;s go to the hotel restaurant for dinner, I&#039;m hungry.&quot; I stand up and smile.<br /> Jennifer helped me and we tidied up, the room was clean and the bathroom too, when I left, they cleaned everything and changed the sheets, at least Jennifer saw that everything wasn&#039;t a pigsty. She&#039;s going to tell everyone, so my mother will be calmer, I don&#039;t want to show sadness anymore.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m hungry,&quot; I say as we go to the restaurant buffet, I haven&#039;t eaten anything all day.<br /> &quot;You haven&#039;t been going without food, have you?&quot; Jennifer asks worriedly.<br /> &quot;No.&quot; I blatantly lie, I haven&#039;t had a decent meal in days.<br /> We set out our plates and out of habit, I grabbed salad, vegetables, and a steak. I only realized how I&#039;d set out my plate when we sat down.<br /> &quot;You know you&#039;re going to have to face Dad on Monday, right?&quot; Jennifer asked as she took a piece of steak into her mouth.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m going to prepare myself emotionally for that until then.&quot; Today is Saturday, I only have the rest of today and tomorrow to prepare myself emotionally and not cry like a little girl in front of my father.<br /> When we&#039;ve finished dinner Jennifer leaves and I go back to my room, grab my laptop from my bag, and answer all my emails, then turn on my cell phone delete all my messages, and block Stephan&#039;s number, I don&#039;t want to have any more ties with him.<br /> I didn&#039;t go to bed until dawn and I slept watching a trashy movie, I even tried to watch a series I liked or a movie, but everything reminded me of that idiot Stephan and how much of a fool I&#039;d been. <br /> I spent the whole of Sunday preparing myself emotionally to face my father, I went to the hairdresser, had my hair moisturized and highlighted, and when I got to the hotel, I painted my fingernails red, I like doing my nails myself and I had to do was buy new nail polish.<br /> The weather got very cold and I saw on the weather website that it&#039;s going to be like this next week, so, unfortunately, I won&#039;t be able to wear the beautiful dresses I bought. In the evening I went to the mall and bought some beautiful blouses and shirts, all in strong colors and prints.<br /> Jennifer called me twice during the day and said that Stephan had spent the day at my parents&#039; house, the wretch stayed there making drama, and to make matters worse, Dad and Mom are on his side, in other words, as well as betraying me and doing everything he&#039;s done, the prick still has the nerve to play the victim and turn my family against me.<br /> My hatred for Stephan is only growing and I don&#039;t even know how I&#039;m going to react when I come face to face with him.		Pop001		372	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011422	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/29/25, 10:45 AM	1712526153	1745941550		455		1516176372643107	1	9.2935020867041E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	111924688562390		0	Lov002			120206838432580225		a.weloveread.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.weloveread.com/ad/bG92ZXJlYWQvMTQzODQ3LzIwMjQwNDA3MTY1NzU3L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712480463	1.1192468856239E+14	Lov002	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434988188_906626974482972_8536509608988615049_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=QlXeQYwbZbMAb4wYJCn&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBRv-jPhmW2nDYsc_iHIrHe1ZeDptcWLc1evFfXsdZKwQ&oe=6618EF3A	person_profile	0	Lov002	https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435124314_1553124991903166_4492348852363210023_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=e1Z80h0RW74Ab7mDw5W&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBbWLOgahbskgQUtn64An2gTLVb-oX7aaTwlUbJ8zfC7A&oe=6618CADD			0	3	At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> —<br /> Megan<br /> The best thing Jason ever did was cheat on me.<br /> Not that I&#039;m grateful to my skunk of an ex-fiancé at the moment. I&#039;m crawling down the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic, heading into my hometown. There&#039;s a big game this weekend and the Leopards are the team to beat in the NFL, so everybody and his brother has come to see them take on the Stallions.<br /> Reaching my exit at last, I take the off-ramp to Central Avenue. It&#039;s as crowded as the freeway, crammed with cars trying to get home or to a hotel before the dark clouds overhead unleash their fury. I inch along, wishing the traffic would vanish so I could pistol the puny engine on my compact car and vent some of my emotions.<br /> Every time the scene from this morning intrudes on my mind, anger and pain flare up anew. I&#039;m sick of driving, sick of grieving, of wasting my tears on a man who doesn&#039;t deserve them. If I hadn&#039;t come home early and found Jason balls-deep in another woman, I&#039;d still be planning our wedding.<br /> I need a drink and a hot bath and some mindless entertainment. I need to be numb.<br /> My cell phone rings. I glance down and see that it&#039;s Jason. It&#039;s all I can do not to pick up the phone and hurl it straight through the windshield.<br /> It&#039;s only an instant that my eyes are off the road, but when I look up there&#039;s a truck stopped right in front of me. With no time to brake, I wrench the steering wheel, jerking my car sideways into the next lane — just as a bright blue sports car whips into the same spot from the other side.<br /> Its front bumper hits the passenger side of my car with a sickening crunch, bouncing my head off the window next to me, then snapping me back the other way. The impact spins my car around. I end up facing the wrong way, the oncoming traffic dividing frantically around me like water going past the prow of a ship.<br /> I&#039;m too stunned to move; for long moments, I just sit there staring. I&#039;m finally numb, but not the way I wanted.<br /> Maybe I messed up in another life, and today is some kind of karmic revenge. My lower lip trembles, and I bite down on it. Self-pity sucks, and no matter what, I will not start crying again.<br /> A tap on my side window makes me jump. I turn my head to see a man peering in at me. Dark hair, dark eyes, shoulders as broad as a house. Why does he seem so familiar?<br /> When I don&#039;t respond, he opens my door. &quot;Are you all right?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes. I&#039;m sorry,&quot; I say, straightening in my seat. &quot;Was that your car?&quot; &quot;Yeah, but don&#039;t worry about that.&quot; I hear a snort behind him, but I can&#039;t see who it is because the huge man in front of me is blocking my view.<br /> Undoing my seat belt, I turn to get out of the car. The man takes my hand to help me up. Electric heat surges up my arm and through my body, flooding me with sensation. A detached corner of my mind notices my entirely inappropriate response, and wonders if it&#039;s because I&#039;m in shock.<br /> He backs away to give me room. Now I can see the other man, standing by the flashy blue car with his arms folded. Same hair, same eyes, same massive build.<br /> At first I wonder if I&#039;m seeing double; then it hits me. No wonder they seem familiar! Brock and Cody Easton are twins, first-year draft picks, and star players for the Leopards. In the NFL world, they&#039;re better known as the Beast Brothers.<br /> As I stand up, the man by the car — is he Cody or Brock? — looks me over. There&#039;s something other than concern in his gaze and he&#039;s not even trying to be subtle about it. His eyes travel down my body and up again, taking in my curves, and his expression changes from annoyance to speculation.<br /> My skin feels too tight all of a sudden, as if my nerve endings were trying to push through, leap across the space between us, and wrap themselves around him. What is wrong with me? It&#039;s only been a few hours since I packed my car and left my prick of an ex, I was just in a car accident, and here I am salivating over two men I haven&#039;t even properly met.<br /> Granted, they are the hottest men I&#039;ve ever laid eyes on. But still. &quot;Don&#039;t worry about the car,&quot; the one nearest me says again. &quot;I&#039;m Cody, by the way.&quot; He&#039;d let go of me when I stood up, and now he&#039;s holding out his hand again to shake.<br /> It&#039;s an enormous hand — it engulfs mine, and I am not a petite woman. But I only have an instant to process that, because at the contact with his rough, warm skin, heat flows through me once more. This time, my papilla go hard.<br /> I tell myself it&#039;s the stress. That&#039;s why I&#039;m getting more turned on than I ever did from Jason&#039;s touch, right here in the middle of the street, with honking cars all around us. I want to believe it, but I know it&#039;s not true.<br /> The other thing I know is that I need to stop feeling this way. Now. I pull my hand free and look at his brother. &quot;So you must be Brock. My dad&#039;s told me about you both.&quot;<br /> A slow smile quirks one side of his mouth. He&#039;s devastatingly handsome, just like his twin — and he knows it. &quot;Your dad&#039;s a fan?&quot;<br /> &quot;You could say that,&quot; I tell him. &quot;He&#039;s your coach.&quot;<br /> The guys exchange a quick glance, eyebrows raised. Traffic is still going by us, but very slowly because people keep stopping to take photos of the twins through their car windows, even though night has fallen.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re Coach Turner&#039;s daughter?&quot; Brock says. NFL teams have a lot of different coaches, so it&#039;s a valid question. But there&#039;s only one head coach, and that&#039;s my dad.<br /> &quot;Yeah, I&#039;m Megan. I&#039;d say it&#039;s nice to meet you, but I&#039;d really prefer we hadn&#039;t met this way.&quot;<br /> Cody grins at that, but Brock&#039;s frowning, his mind on something else. &quot;Don&#039;t you live in Omaha?&quot;<br /> &quot;I did,&quot; I say. And I am so not having that conversation with either of these guys. &quot;We should call the police and our insurance and all that.&quot;<br /> Their sports car has a crumpled fender but is mostly intact. When I go around to the passenger side of my car, though, I see that it took the brunt of things.<br /> &quot;Yeah, it&#039;s totaled,&quot; Cody says from behind me. He sounds far too cheerful about it, and I suppress a twinge of irritation. Even as a rookie, he&#039;s earning a good salary, so buying a new car is no big deal to him.<br /> But I have no job at the moment, and I&#039;m not asking my father for money. He&#039;s already letting me stay at his place until I can sort things out. Letting him pay for stuff on top of that is way more than I&#039;m comfortable with. Maybe I can find some kind of telecommuting work until I can get another car.<br /> I go back around to the driver&#039;s side, taking out my phone and my insurance card. Brock&#039;s already on his phone. &quot;Cops are on the way to take an accident report,&quot; he says when he hangs up, &quot;and I&#039;ve got tow trucks and a cab coming too.&quot;<br /> &quot;Tow trucks, plural?&quot; I say.<br /> He shrugs. &quot;They both need it.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, thank you.&quot; But he only called one cab. Does that mean ...<br /> &quot;Are you heading to your dad&#039;s house?&quot; he says, as if hearing my unspoken question. At my nod, he continues, &quot;We&#039;ll drop you off. It&#039;s on the way to our place anyway.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks,&quot; I say again. &quot;That&#039;s really very kind.&quot;<br /> &quot;No big deal.&quot; He and Cody exchange another swift glance, and this time I sense the undercurrent flowing between them. Whatever they&#039;re thinking, it sends a ripple of awareness down my spine.<br /> The brothers are standing together now, and I can&#039;t help but admire the view. Chiseled jaws, skin in matching shades of sun-tanned bronze, strong noses, sensual mouths. They were impressive when I watched them play on TV, but in person their charisma is overwhelming.<br /> My gaze wanders down to the arms like tree trunks, then the tight, narrow waists. They&#039;re both wearing gym shorts and t-shirts, the fabric straining against their biceps and thighs. I bet their abs are amazing too. They could be world-class models instead of football players.<br /> Two sets of big, dark brown eyes pin me in place, and suddenly I can&#039;t breathe. The moment lengthens until I force myself to look away. My heart is beating way too fast.<br /> Maybe getting in a taxi with the twins is not such a good idea. But the wind is rising, the clouds darker and more threatening. We need to get indoors before the skies open up.<br /> By the time the police and the tow trucks have come and gone, the taxi has arrived, and the air has a bite that makes me shiver. I have my suitcase and purse, but have to cross my fingers that the rest of the stuff in my car will be safe at the repair shop until I can pick it up. Cody puts the suitcase in the cab&#039;s trunk, then opens the back door and slides in. Brock gestures for me to go next.<br /> I don&#039;t want to make a big deal out of riding up front with the driver after the guys have been so nice to me, so I get in and scoot over to make room. The brothers dwarf me, and when Brock slides in, I&#039;m squeezed between them like I&#039;m the filling in a twin sandwich.<br /> The driver pulls into the crush of traffic. Pressed between the brothers, I&#039;m instantly warm. My whole body starts to tingle, and it&#039;s not just from the heat coming off them. I know this because the sensations are strongest right between my legs.<br /> I&#039;ve never reacted to a man like this before, let alone two of them at once. Maybe all my emotions about Jason are being diverted into lust. Which means it&#039;s a really bad idea for me to let this continue.<br /> If they realize how turned on I am, they&#039;ll think I&#039;m a freak or a groupie. I don&#039;t want to give them any ideas, since I&#039;ll doubtless be around them again — I won&#039;t miss a game. In my best nice/polite/helpful voice, I say, &quot;I should sit in front.&quot;<br /> &quot;Nah,&quot; Brock drawls, and the next thing I know he picks me up as if I weigh nothing at all and settles me sideways on his lap, my hip nestled in his crotch. I suck in a breath as electricity jolts through my body.<br /> Excuse me,&quot; I say, still struggling for politeness. &quot;I can&#039;t sit in your lap.&quot; I try to ignore the sensations spiraling from my core out through my body and back again.<br /> &quot;You are sitting in my lap,&quot; he points out, like it&#039;s no big deal. One of his hands, so big and strong and warm, is curled around my waist, burning through my clothing. The other goes to my head, pressing gently down to tuck me against his neck, then stays tangled in my hair.<br /> He smells like sunshine and clean male sweat. It&#039;s intoxicating. My voice comes out all soft and breathy when I say, &quot;I mean it&#039;s not appropriate. Please let me go.&quot;<br /> &quot;Relax, sugar,&quot; he says in that same lazy tone. &quot;We&#039;re not gonna hurt you.&quot;<br /> The we is not exactly comforting.<br /> Brock&#039;s mouth brushes the skin on the side of my neck, making me jolt. Since I can&#039;t take them up on their offer, I don&#039;t need any more torment. I try to pull away again, but he just tucks me back against his side.<br /> &quot;Easy, Megalicious,&quot; he says in that rumble of his. &quot;You&#039;re too tense. We need to help you relax.&quot;<br /> &quot;You did not just call me — that.&quot; I can&#039;t even make myself repeat his ridiculous nickname. Who does he think he is? Besides the guy who&#039;s making my brain melt, I mean, along with the rest of my body.<br /> Cody chuckles. &quot;How about megagorgeous?&quot; He shifts closer, running a finger up and down my arm. <br /> My system is overloading again, and I can&#039;t help squirming some more on Brock&#039;s lap. &quot;Yeah, babe,&quot; he says. &quot;Let Daddy Brock make you feel better.&quot;<br /> &quot;Daddy Brock?&quot; I sputter and then snort with laughter. &quot;You guys are no older than I am. I might even be older than you.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not the years, baby,&quot; he says, his lips grazing the sensitive shell of my outer ear. &quot;It&#039;s the mileage.&quot;<br /> Even as I roll my eyes at him quoting movie lines at me, he turns me so I&#039;m facing forward in the taxi. One arm wraps around my midriff, and his free hand teases the skin just above the waistband of my shorts.<br /> His touch sends sparks shooting right down to my private part. I must have hit my head during the collision harder than I thought. Anger, grief, stress, hormones — can&#039;t forget the raging hormones — have apparently shredded every bit of common sense I possess. Because I don&#039;t say anything.<br /> All I have to do is open my mouth and tell them, &quot;No.&quot; Or &quot;Stop that.&quot; And they&#039;d back off, both of them. I know it in my bones. Impossible as it sounds, I feel safe with these two men who are taking such liberties with my body.<br /> I&#039;m letting it happen because I want it to. Because I want them. Because right now, with the rain wrapping the taxi in sheets of water, hiding us in our own little world, all I care about is how they&#039;re making me feel.<br /> And how they&#039;re making me feel is like a beautiful and desirable woman. Someone worth wanting. Someone Jason was a fool to let go.<br /> Who are you kidding? whispers the self-doubt that&#039;s been tormenting me all day, ever since I walked in on Jason and his mistress. You&#039;re nothing to them.<br /> I almost listen, almost give in to the crushing weight of my insecurity. But then my phone rings. Cody pulls it out of my purse. &quot;Jason,&quot; he says, reading the screen. &quot;Who&#039;s that?&quot;<br /> My anger blazes again. &quot;No one,&quot; I snap. I grab the phone, hit the Reject Call button, and toss it back in my purse. Jason, and not in a good way. He got his and now I&#039;m getting mine.<br /> I relax against Brock, consciously letting go of my resistance. &quot;That&#039;s my girl,&quot; he whispers. His hand slips inside my shorts, then under the elastic of my panties, his fingertips teasing the curls above my cherry.<br /> Now that I&#039;ve decided not to fight it, I&#039;m impatient for more. &quot;Touch me,&quot; I whisper back. &quot;Do it.&quot;<br /> <br /> There&#039;s a car I don&#039;t recognize parked in my dad&#039;s driveway, a white SUV next to his black one. The guys exchange a glance, but don&#039;t say anything. We all get out, and Cody retrieves my suitcase while Brock says to the driver, &quot;Wait here — we&#039;ll be back in a few minutes.&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s okay,&quot; I say. &quot;You don&#039;t have to come in with me.&quot; My dad may not have x-ray vision, but I can&#039;t shake the feeling that as soon as he sees us together, he&#039;ll somehow know what just happened.<br /> &quot;Just need to ask him a question,&quot; Brock says, but there&#039;s a twinkle in his eye that fills me with trepidation. He and Cody follow me up the sidewalk, close behind me as if they&#039;re afraid I&#039;ll slip inside and lock the door on them. They might be right.<br /> My body hasn&#039;t stopped humming from those amazing orgasms, and I mentally cross my fingers that my face is blank enough to protect me. Since Dad&#039;s expecting me, I open the front door without knocking, the twins still right behind me.<br /> The entryway opens into the living room, with a hallway branching off to the left that goes to the bedrooms, and a doorway on the right that leads to the kitchen. Since the living room is empty, I turn into the kitchen — and stop so fast the brothers bump into me.<br /> My dad&#039;s there, and so is a woman I&#039;ve never seen before. Their arms are around each other; his hands are on her hip. And they&#039;re pecking like there&#039;s no tomorrow.<br /> I haven&#039;t been this shocked since the day I was ten and came home to find my father crying in the living room. Even catching Jason this morning was less of a stunner. My voice is stuck in my throat. I don&#039;t know what I&#039;d say anyway.<br /> Brock comes to my rescue by clearing his throat loudly, breaking up the makeout session. My dad&#039;s head whips around. &quot;Megan!&quot; he says. He looks confused — understandable, with the Beast Brothers at my back — but also a bit guilty.<br /> &quot;Hi, Dad.&quot; I find I can speak now that the silence has been broken. &quot;I did tell you I was almost here.&quot; His guilty look increases, and a small part of me is glad because it helps me conceal my own feelings of self-reproach. He comes over to give me a hug, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close. When I called this morning to say I was on my way, he didn&#039;t ask any questions; something in my voice must have warned him it wasn&#039;t the time. All he said was, &quot;I&#039;ll be here.&quot;<br /> His unwavering support steadies me, even as the contrast to Jason&#039;s betrayal is like a shard of glass in my heart. I squeeze him tighter, overflowing with love and gratitude, but his next words shatter the mood.<br /> &quot;Vivian stopped by after we spoke,&quot; he says. &quot;Vivian, I&#039;d like you to meet my daughter Megan.&quot;<br /> The woman comes forward, hands outstretched. &quot;It&#039;s wonderful to meet you, dear. Your father&#039;s told me so much about you.&quot;<br /> My first thought is that she looks nothing like my mother. I still have memories of my mom, and lots of old photographs. Not to mention mirrors. I have my mother&#039;s auburn curls and curvy build, whereas Vivian is blonde and slender. I&#039;m relieved that there&#039;s no resemblance; I&#039;m not sure what I would do if my dad started dating a lookalike.<br /> Her expression, though, puts my back up. 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1011254	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/9/25, 5:48 PM	1712526151	1746830927		455		766587368923564	1	8.0220959578205E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	149788454881544		0	Cra0004			120208746405830400		a.crazynovelapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.crazynovelapp.com/ad/TXlsaWIvMTQyOTg0LzIwMjQwNDA3MTAzNDM0L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712457484	1.4978845488154E+14	Cra0004	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435566575_406746615415768_9173561348161819980_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=xBJciSRy5z8Ab6yoRg7&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfB-AR8TwRjqQIb5B3tPa7EqfPbsn9whpmf1XAX7D81TVA&oe=6618F604	person_profile	0	Cra0004	https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435493676_444336334668895_4360944656111747153_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4oiTYYtJVrAAb42LfXw&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=00_AfDg_oeibSZHz5wLBIJ62e-I472ep3IMpVbQJezO4qJhhQ&oe=6618DDFE			0	3	&quot;I&#039;m warning you for the last time, get your filthy hand off me!&quot; He seethe through gritted teeth. <br /> Before Fury could have a control of her mindset, she connects her palms with his face.<br /> &quot;Filthy huh? You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine.&quot; <br /> One slap wasn&#039;t enough for her, she raised her hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air.<br /> &quot;Are you challenging me woman. You think I can&#039;t destroy your life?&quot; <br /> &quot;If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain&#039;t afraid of any challenge.&quot; <br /> ————————<br /> Kayla<br /> <br /> Around 7:45pm, I heard the banging of the door followed by Claire&#039;s voice. That girl knows how to give me headache. She could not wait for the next day. I lazily made my way to the door. I was attacked by her glares. &quot;Why the hard face? You look ugly&quot;<br /> <br /> She walked passed me brushing my shoulder. She choose not to answer me. Great. &quot;You did well&quot; She exclaimed throwing her bag on couch. I took the other seat. &quot;About what?&quot; I played ignorance.<br /> <br /> &quot;You know it better than anyone. You were supposed to call me since afternoon but decided to ditch me and choose to call me this night. You did absolutely well&quot; She remarked passing me a death glare.<br /> <br /> &quot;No offence I was busy unfolding my things. I just arrived Newyork a few hours ago. What matters is you&#039;re here now right?&quot; I flunged my hands in the air.<br /> <br /> Her eyes squinted on me. Before I could have a control of what was happening, she dropped her weight onto my body. &quot;I missed you girl!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Get off me! I can&#039;t breathe properly&quot; I exclaimed detaching her body from mine and also catching my breath.<br /> <br /> &quot;God. Do you want to kill me?&quot;<br /> <br /> She rolled her eyes in return. &quot;Aren&#039;t you happy that we&#039;re seeing each other after a long time? I see you don&#039;t care about me anymore&quot; She fake hurt. I burst into a fit of laughter.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look at your face. You look like an old woman&quot; I said amidst laughter.<br /> <br /> &quot;Whatever. I still look beautiful in Tyler&#039;s eyes&quot; Talking of Tyler, I have completely forgotten about him. Claire and Tyler have been together for more than five years. I remember the day Tyler approach Claire. She was on top of the moon. As she secretly has a crush on him. Tyler was our senior in University. He&#039;s not the popular type but has the aura of being attractive to people. And Claire got to be the lucky girl.<br /> <br /> &quot;How&#039;s Tyler doing?&quot; I asked wanting to start a different conversation.<br /> <br /> &quot;Like you care to know&quot; She mumbled enough for me to hear. &quot;Ofcourse I care to know. After all he&#039;s your fiancee&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;He hasn&#039;t proposed&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But he&#039;s going to. And that will be soon. I&#039;m tired of seeing you guys single. You guys are head over heels for each other. I don&#039;t see why you&#039;re wasting time&quot; Claire didn&#039;t say anything only spare me a glance and turn her face elsewhere.<br /> <br /> My brows creased in question. It&#039;s unlike her to behave that way. I know that whenever I mention Tyler, her face becomes red with blushing. I shifted to the couch beside her. &quot;Is there something wrong? Between you and Tyler?&quot; I asked placing my hand on her shoulder.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing is going on. We&#039;re okay&quot; She offered out a smile which didn&#039;t reach her eyes. This shows something is definitely wrong.<br /> <br /> &quot;You know that you&#039;re a terrible liar right? I could see right through your expression that something is definitely wrong. So before I lose my s**t and go meet Tyler right this night, better start talking&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I told you it&#039;s-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Spill!&quot; I exclaimed more like commanded. She heaved out a sigh.<br /> <br /> &quot;So lately, Tyler and I were having some argument&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay...?&quot; I trailed off knowing that wouldn&#039;t be the end of the story.<br /> <br /> &quot;The main problem is from me. I know Tyler loves me and is patient with me knowing how stubborn I am. But, I don&#039;t think I&#039;m ready for marriage now&quot; For a moment, I stared at the woman in front of me as if she has grown two heads.<br /> <br /> &quot;Then when will you be ready? Till after ten years? Or when Tyler couldn&#039;t take your s**t anymore&quot; I know I&#039;m supposed to support my friend. However, her reason doesn&#039;t look reasonable to be. I can see the love Tyler has for her. It&#039;s a kind of love any woman would love to have from her partner.<br /> <br /> &quot;Look Claire&quot; I adjust my sitting position turning her body towards me. &quot;I don&#039;t know where you got the stupid thinking in your head. Tyler loves you wholeheartedly. He&#039;d been in love with you since day one. And I know he&#039;s only holding himself back. You both love each other, he has a job, a decent source of income. Then what more do you want&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know all of that. I just don&#039;t feel like I&#039;m strong enough to take responsibility&quot; I didn&#039;t know when a hiss left my lips.<br /> <br /> &quot;Then you don&#039;t love him enough. If you&#039;re going to sit here and tell me you&#039;re not ready to take responsibility then you don&#039;t deserve to be with him&quot; My voice was slightly raised. I was beginning to be pissed. I don&#039;t even understand her.<br /> <br /> &quot;You won&#039;t understand because you&#039;ve never been in love to know how it feels when you&#039;re in a tight situation&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;If you&#039;ve been in my situation then you won&#039;t say all those things you&#039;ve said. This is between me and Tyler. You were not there with us. And you are not the one-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Wait... Wait.... Wait. Are you trying to insult me right now? Because of a man? Because I told you the truth? Seriously Claire&quot; I raked my fingers through my hair. Pissed is the word to describe what I was feeling at that moment.<br /> <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mean that. You got me wrong. I just-&quot; I raised my hands halting her.<br /> <br /> &quot;No I understand. I totally understand you. You don&#039;t have to explain to me. Now I should start learning how to stay out of things that doesn&#039;t concern me&quot; I don&#039;t know if it was her words or my own actions. Yet, I wouldn&#039;t lie about the fact that I was hurt<br /> <br /> &quot;Look Kayla, I&#039;m sorry. I kn-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Excuse me. I need to get some fresh air. Because I don&#039;t understand what just happened. I&#039;m hurt&quot; I didn&#039;t wait for her reply when I walked out of the house.<br /> <br /> I didn&#039;t stop walking until I found myself outside the building. &quot;Urgh... Why did I leave the house. I didn&#039;t do anything wrong&quot; I declared openly. Truth be told, I don&#039;t understand Claire. And she&#039;s right, maybe because I&#039;ve never been in love, I won&#039;t picture myself in her shoes. But, that doesn&#039;t mean she should out cast me like that.<br /> <br /> Shrugging my shoulder, I decided to take a walk around the area. I thought there wouldn&#039;t be a single soul around. I bet I&#039;m wrong. Even though the area is still quite bright. I trekked for a little while coming across a candy shop. A smile made it way out of my mouth. I patted my jeans. Thankfully, I still have some extra money with me.<br /> <br /> I was in awed when I came across different varieties of candies. There are literally too many to choose from. After much comtemplation, I choose three different flavors. We might be on an argument mode with Claire but I know it won&#039;t last long. I took out the chocolate flavor. I entered the next shop when a medium sized fan caught my eye. And the next thing I found myself paying for it. I will use it in my next video. With that thought, a smile made it way out of my lip. I hummed a slow song as I embark on my way back to the house. I was a focused on my own thinking when a white light flashed through my face. And the only thing that could shield me is the fan.<br /> <br /> I could hear my heart thumping in it&#039;s ribcage and my legs went weak which resulted results me into gripping the nearest pole in support. I can&#039;t believe I almost got hit. &quot;Hey woman, can&#039;t you see where you&#039;re going?&quot; An unfamiliar, manly voice resonates through my eardrums. I lift up my face to have a look at the person. And for a moment, I was short of words. He was dressed in a pieces of black suit, his jet black shining beard didn&#039;t go unnoticed. He had that kind of look that make you shiver. His presence held some kind of strong aura. The power of being in charge.<br /> <br /> &quot;I hope I&#039;m not talking to a deaf person&quot; His husky yet sharp voice snapped me out of my trance. I immediately felt embarrassed for gawking at him. I pushed my body off the ground. &quot;Um.. Sir&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;FUk!&quot; He seethe bending to his car. My brow knit in confusion. I know I&#039;m at fault for not focusing my attention on the road. So I want to get it over with and go on my way. &quot;Sir, I&#039;m-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you woman! Why do you carry this piece of cr ap around? And now look it scraped my car. Are you blind?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; I found myself uttering out in a low voice.<br /> <br /> &quot;Now look at the damage you did to my car. How are you going to pay for the damages? Heck, you don&#039;t even look like someone who have a dime&quot; He mumbled the last statement which didn&#039;t go unheard by me. For a moment, I found myself taking a clearer look at him again. Is this man in his right state of mind. If we look at it, he was partly at fault too. If he focus his attention on the road, nothing of such will happen.<br /> <br /> &quot;Excuse me Sir, I&#039;m not fully fault here. If you had focused your attention on the road, nothing of such would happen. You nearly hit me!&quot; I exclaimed.<br /> <br /> &quot;I bet you&#039;re a shameless woman. You still have the audacity to sprout nonsense. It&#039;s my car we&#039;re talking about&quot; My legs moved on it&#039;s own accord, charging towards him. I grabbed him by the collar.<br /> <br /> &quot;I&#039;m warning you for the last time, get your filthy hand off me!&quot; He seethe through gritted teeth. Fury burned in my eyes like a lightening bolt and before I could have a control of my mindset, I connects my palms with his face.<br /> <br /> &quot;Filthy huh? You called my hands filthy!? Now you should get a taste of your own medicine&quot; One slap wasn&#039;t enough, I raised my hands again to slap him for the second time, when he held them mid air.<br /> <br /> &quot;Just because I allowed you to raise your hands on me doesn&#039;t mean I will let you for the second time and talking about filthy? Yes, your hands are filthy as well as you. Before I lose my temper, I advice you to apologize before you regret the day you are born&quot;<br /> <br /> I have never been angry and at the same time insulted in my life the way I was at that moment. I felt like turning the stranger in front of me into a punching bag. How dare him call me filthy! I did promised my Dad that I won&#039;t cause any trouble in my stay in New York, but the man is making it harder for me. It&#039;s better if I just ignore him and go on my way. That should be better.<br /> <br /> I was about to leave when his next word renders me speechless. &quot;I dare you to take one more step forward&quot; His voice held some authority. For a moment I was short of words. Did I really hear him correctly?<br /> <br /> &quot;I see that you don&#039;t know who you&#039;re talking to. I can destroy your life in a snap of finger&quot; A annoyed chuckle escaped me<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s not necessary for me to know who you are. You might be the richest man in this city or even the president. You&#039;re human, so I am. I don&#039;t see any difference&quot; Something flashed in his eyes. Surprise. If he thinks I&#039;m going to be afraid of him then he&#039;s clearly mistaken.<br /> <br /> I&#039;m sure he&#039;s not a simple man by his mode of dressing. The two pieces black suit isn&#039;t a common one. &quot;Look woman. I don&#039;t have forever. I have important things to do that listen to your stupidity&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh so now you&#039;re resulting to insult right. If I&#039;m stupid, then so are you. I need to make one thing clear to you. First, you were the one who tried to hit me with your car and then you want me to apologize to you because my fan mistakenly grazed your car? Isn&#039;t my life important than a stupid non living thing&quot;<br /> <br /> The next thing that follows is a fit of laughter which got me thinking maybe something is indeed wrong with the man in front of me. &quot;Important? Why would a stranger&#039;s life be important to me? I only care about my car. To give you a light punishment, I urged you to apologize because your piece of trash won&#039;t even be a tiniest bit of help to my damage&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know you but your words shows that you&#039;re not a kind hearted person. You know I can sue you for attempted murder&quot; I thought he will be taken aback by my outburst. However, he stood calm. Instead, his lips curved up. He trekked his way closer to me which led me to inch back passing him a glare.<br /> <br /> &quot;Look here woman. Whether you report to the police or file a lawsuit at the court, nothing is going to happen. No one will listen to you. In fact they will take you as a crazy person. Because they know Alexander Carlo is a well reputable man&quot; I would be lying if I say his words didn&#039;t send goosebumps to my skin. He might only be making mouth. However, when I look into the eyes of the man in front of me, it held power. His aura made me think maybe. Just maybe I was faster than my shadow<br /> <br /> And some other part of me reminded me that regardless of the status, humans are humans and it doesn&#039;t make any difference. He&#039;s only a man and I&#039;m a woman. Feeling some sense of authority in me. I shifted myself back and stare at him directly. &quot;I don&#039;t care about how reputable you are in the eyes of people. To me you&#039;re nothing but an arrogant and careless stranger&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;It seems I didn&#039;t scare you enough to come back to your senses. I might have to remind you again. Alexander Carlo isn&#039;t a forgiving type. I could allow you to walk away but believe me when I say I can destroy your life in a snap of a finger&quot; His body didn&#039;t move an inch from where he was standing only his mouth that is doing the movement.<br /> <br /> I reciprocated his action instead folding my arms across my chest. Up till now , no soul could be seen around the surrounding area. &quot;I might have to remind you too Mr Alexander or whoever you call yourself. I&#039;m not a forgiving type too. When I&#039;m wronged, I make sure that person takes a taste of his or her own medicine and I think I&#039;ve done part of it. You know....&quot; I trailed off my eyes going to his chin.<br /> <br /> &quot;The slap&quot; I let out slowly. His eyes suddenly burned with fury. In a swift motion, I found my body being hurled around a wall. &quot;You have the audacity to lay your hands on my face. Something no one will dare to do. I bet you don&#039;t know what you&#039;re getting yourself into&quot; He seethe his eyes a shade of pure a anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why? Does it hurt your ego? I will be delighted if it did. I&#039;m wronged here and the least you could do it apologize for your actions. I don&#039;t plan on letting you get away with it&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Are you challenging me woman. You think I can&#039;t destroy your life?&quot; A small smile spread across his face.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you call it a challenge then so be it. Bring it on. Kayla Parker ain&#039;t afraid of any challenge&quot; We both stared into each other&#039;s eyes with anger burning in them.<br /> <br /> A hiss left my mouth as I pulled my door open. I was burning with rage. I can&#039;t believe a stranger insulted me. He has the nerve to call me a shameless woman. What on earth. &quot;Hey you&#039;re....&quot; Claire trained off when I pass her a deathly look.<br /> <br /> She shouldn&#039;t forget we&#039;re still in a bad terms with each other. &quot;My bad. You look scary&quot; She ushered laughing at her unfunny joke.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why in the world did I not give him another good slap!&quot; I seethe punching the decor pillow in frustration.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wait... What happened? Why are you talking about slapping someone?&quot; Claire asked taking a seat beside me.<br /> <br /> &quot;He has the audacity to call me a shameless woman. Can you believe this. A total stranger. He nearly killed me!&quot; Our fight with Claire completely forgotten. I was literally hyperventilating.<br /> <br /> Claire places her hand on my shoulder. &quot;Calm down and tell me what happened?&quot;<br /> <br /> I heaved in and out a sharp breath calming my beating heart. I sure need someone to vent out my frustration. I explained everything that transpired between me and him. From the fight up to the challenge.<br /> <br /> &quot;So you mean you slapped Alexander?&quot; She asked her eyes widening a bit. Which made me raised my brows in question. &quot;As in Alexander Carlo&quot; She repeated.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yes. Is he some president? He made a mistake and I gave him a taste of his own medicine&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;OMG! Kayla you&#039;re doomed. I always advice you to be controlling your anger and now see what happened. Alexander isn&#039;t a forgiving man. And he doesn&#039;t back out of his word&quot; This time around, she made me stare at her for some seconds.<br /> <br /> &quot;What are you trying to say? You want me to stand idle and allow him to insult me?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;You don&#039;t understand Kayla. Alexander is a reputable man and among the top ten richest young bachelor in New York. Getting involved with him is like getting involved with fire. What are we going to do now&quot; She was now in standing position. My eyes followed her action. Is this woman for real?<br /> <br /> &quot;And so what?&quot; I said. Just because he&#039;s the richest man doesn&#039;t mean he&#039;d look down on people.<br /> <br /> Claire stopped pacing around the room and turned to me. &quot;You don&#039;t understand Kayla, you barely spend a day in New York and you&#039;re getting into troubles. Alexander is far powerful than you think he is. I just hope he won&#039;t do anything&quot; I found my mouth letting out a hiss. Her words are even adding fuel to my anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;He can do anything for all I care. No matter how powerful he is, he can&#039;t stop me from living my life or doing what I want. Good night. I&#039;m sleepy&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Listen Kayla, you-&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;We&#039;re still on bad terms don&#039;t forget that&quot; My eyes travelled to the marble floor, where the fan I bought was splattered. Indeed the fan made me keep a history. I ignored the looks Claire was throwing me and made my way to the room. I have many things ahead of me than listen to her talking about how powerful or wealthy he is.<br /> <br /> Morning came faster than I expected. As we agreed with Mr. Julius on discussing about finding me a job. Claire was literally sulking. We barely exchanged pleasant words. She acts as if she&#039;s a relative of Alexander. Going on and on about him. We&#039;re not meeting again. Cased closed.<br /> <br /> &quot;So Kayla, I see that you have quite good grade. Since you studied business administration, I think hunting for a job won&#039;t be that hard. I have a connection with some companies. We can apply for it and see how it unfolds&quot; He explained intertwining his hands on the table. I barely touch the lemonade drink.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay Mr Julius. Thank you so much&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;My pleasure. Since you have your laptop with you we can start looking through some companies&quot; I nodded my head in answer. What I liked with the man is his sharpness. He does things directly. My phone vibrate from the desk. I almost hissed out. It won&#039;t pass Claire with her nagging self. It must be one of her new argument.<br /> <br /> However, it wasn&#039;t a message from her. It came from an unknown number. My brows squeezed in confusion. It might be a wrong message.<br /> <br /> &quot;Is everything okay?&quot; Mr Julius said bringing his attention on me.<br /> <br /> &quot;I got a job offer&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Really? Which company Is it?&quot;. I read out the message.<br /> <br /> Dear Miss Parker,<br /> I am pleased to inform you that you are invited to a job interview at Carlo industry. The interview is scheduled tomorrow by 8:00am prompt. Wishing you best of luck!<br /> <br /> From Carlo Industry Ltd.<br /> <br /> &quot;You just got lucky Kayla. No need to hunt for a job again. I can&#039;t believe you got an invite without even applying for the job&quot; His words were deaf to my ear as I got into thinking. The name Carlo looks familiar.<br /> <br /> Alexander Carlo<br /> Carlo industry		Cra0004		42	https://facebook.com/61552123302606	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011350	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	12/27/24, 10:43 AM	1712526152	1735317822		455		1007994587548718	1	3.6864608931298E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375326060733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468820	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435480575_416159487721329_586520200229478476_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=GIPFoxlC2U4Ab5ov6oZ&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCvje3az1KT7BVz5tUwC0t-CfpbB2SHHTn8l53CSX-Obw&oe=6618FC22	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435476063_1101686924218400_5378606425009499941_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=ono1xHHllzkAb5UwJDi&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBENGkK_6zcqN6oQr-DdDkPzbC_SSuJpmLoOI7GeZPNsw&oe=6618F4D3			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! 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Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. 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Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! 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He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. 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1011275	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/29/25, 9:46 PM	1712526151	1745981218		455		792695669436274	3	9.9672724186972E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	102114825976458		0	The novels			120207702951740429		page.joyreadings.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Free reading with Title "Love at the Wrong Table"		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=4685&brand=2&app=0&ppid=1635&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120207702932720429&ori_adset_id=120207702933190429&ori_ad_id=120207702950810429		1712485083	1.0211482597646E+14	The novels	https://scontent.fosu2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434074576_1169082850745094_7325975563999889307_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=69mzHjyg3n4Ab6smLxm&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-2.fna&oh=00_AfAsGdwLTdzB98eZ-c2QdfAnq72N-m86VZKzhCojtJc0lw&oe=6618CAF4	person_profile	0	The novels	https://scontent.fosu2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434060367_1605211883630746_3337905086596621708_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=zFbhqxYy504Ab6nAKnl&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-2.fna&oh=00_AfAJtSmW27B-ZAGdzH9kmenvuF5wEvsEJmyXTw4PXRpQ0g&oe=6618DF00			0	3	A male gynecologist went to the wrong table on a blind date, but he didn&#039;t expect that a female CEO with a net worth of tens of billions would be interested in him.<br /> ............................................................................................................................................................<br /> “I know, Mom. I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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I take a deep breath and comb my other hand through my hair. Hudson gives my hand another squeeze. Looking up at him with a sad smile.<br /> &quot;On my birthday I found my mate. When I first figured it out who he was I ran back home. He came to the party. Sort of. We went somewhere to talk alone. One thing led to another and we mated,&quot; I glanced over to Elliott, his hand is tightly gripping his glass. &quot;After that we got into an argument. He rejected me because he wants to stay with the mate he chose. I&#039;ve been trying to be OK with this but it got complicated today. I&#039;m pregnant. I was having a heated conversation with Conor about what I wanted to do. Hudson was trying to calm me down, I didn&#039;t even know he was home. I gave him the black eye. I&#039;m so incredibly sorry.&quot;<br /> Tears streaming down my face and my breathing is erratic. Elliott pushes back from the table and throws his glass at the wall making us all jump.<br /> －－－－－－<br /> I walk into the kitchen where my mom already has a towel for me.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom, &quot;<br /> &quot;Happy birthday my sweet girl&quot;<br /> She wraps the towel around my shoulders and gives me a big hug. I hear her sniffling and I let go.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s wrong, Mom?&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re finally 18 and that means you&#039;ll be able to find your mate today.&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m really not trying to think about it Mom. What is he doesn&#039;t want me?&quot; Finding my feet more interesting to look at.<br /> My dad stands up from the stool and walks over to me. He hooks finger underneath my chin, making me look up at him.<br /> &quot;He is going to love you. We raised you to be sweet, kind, caring but fierce when you need to be. Don&#039;t let any man tell you otherwise. And happy birthday.&quot;<br /> He bent down and pecked my forehead. Walking back in the kitchen to clean up dishes from breakfast.<br /> &quot;I think I&#039;m going to go for a run,&quot; I say while drying off my hair.<br /> Walking back up the stairs to my room, I can hear Elliott and Hudson laughing. Grabbing a pair of black sweatpants, a T-shirt and new panties, I quickly get changed in the bathroom. Looking in the mirror to see how bad my hair is. Cringing at the mess, I go to brush my hair out.<br /> Once I&#039;m done I head to the kitchen to quickly grab a bowl of cereal. My mom already has the stuff I like out on the counter for me. I walk over to her and give her a peck on the cheek.<br /> &quot;Where did Dad, Hudson and Elliot runoff to?&quot; I said before taking a huge mouth full of cereal.<br /> &quot;They&#039;re just getting something from town. They should be back when you come back from your run.&quot;<br /> Nodding my head, I finish eating my breakfast. My mom takes my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.<br /> &quot;Thanks Mom. Shouldn&#039;t be too long today. Maisie is restless today. She&#039;s making me go crazy in here.&quot;<br /> Going out the back door I run to the tree lines. I found the tree that we all hide our clothes when we go for runs. Thankfully it got warmer so this isn&#039;t terrible. I quickly strip out of my clothes and start to shift.<br /> It doesn&#039;t hurt that much anymore, I&#039;ve been doing it since I was 16. Everyone in the pack begins to shift then but only when you turn 18 is when you can find your mate.<br /> Shaking my silver fur out, I run deeper into the forest.<br /> &quot;Maisie, why are you so restless?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just have a feeling we are going to meet our mate today&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t wanna get your hopes up if it doesn&#039;t happen. Trust me I&#039;m just as nervous and excited but it took Hudson six months to find his and she wasn&#039;t even from this pack.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s just try to enjoy the run before the party tonight.&quot;<br /> About halfway through my run I stop suddenly. The most intoxicating smell is driving me crazy. It smells like pine trees with sandalwood and a little bit of chocolate.<br /> &quot;That is our mate!&quot;<br /> I follow the smell, running as fast as i can. Once I get to the top of the hill, I can see him. Well I can only see the back of him, but even still he is the most handsome man I have seen. He&#039;s not wearing a shirt, his back muscles contract as he does push-ups. His hair shaved on the sides and longer on the top. It&#039;s the darkest black I&#039;ve seen.<br /> At that moment he must smell me because he gets up slowly. All of his muscles are tense as he turns around. Once I can see who he is the excitement drains from my body. No way!<br /> He takes one step toward us. I turn around and run towards home.<br /> &quot;Turn back around! That&#039;s our mate!&quot; Maisie whines.<br /> &quot;I know! But we can&#039;t be with him and I know you know why.&quot;<br /> Maisie whimpers because she understands. Our soul is broken in that moment.<br /> I reached the tree and quickly get changed. I run back into the house trying to keep my tears from falling until I get to my room. My family is in the living room as a sprint past them.<br /> &quot;How was your run?&quot; My dad asks.<br /> Ignoring all of them, I run up the stairs to my bedroom. Slam the door closed and jump in to my bed. Soon as my head hits my pillow, I can&#039;t stop the tears now.<br /> Why did it have to be him? He knew for two years and never once said anything to me about it. Of course my mate is Royal.<br /> ...<br /> The party is a blast. Basically half of the pack it&#039;s here in the house. Chloe and Emily are doing a great job at keeping my brothers distracted.<br /> Jade and I are dancing in the living room with Conor and Eli. The four of us have been best friends since preschool. Since we graduated high school, we have been inseparable all summer.<br /> While I&#039;m dancing with Conor, I get the feeling that someone is watching me. I try looking around to see who it is but both of my brothers are nowhere to be seen.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to go outside for a couple minutes. I need to cool down,&quot; I yell at my friends.<br /> Walking through the giant crowd in the living room, I go into the kitchen to grab some water and make my way to the backyard.<br /> There are a couple people outside mingling. They all wish me happy birthday. I walk across the patio and take a seat on the floating chair.<br /> I still feel like someone&#039;s watching me. But as I go to stand up, the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up. I freeze breathing in deeply. That intoxicating smell makes a small shiver run through my body. I slowly turn my head towards the tree line.<br /> Royal is standing against a tree. I can&#039;t look away from him. It&#039;s like everything else in the world just doesn&#039;t exist. He motions for me to follow him as he turns around.<br /> Maisie is hollering at me to follow him. I really want to. Honestly, I did not expect him to show up. That gives me some hope. Maybe Maisie is right, maybe he wants to explain. My heart quickly over powers my mind and I followed him into the woods.<br /> ...<br /> Once I&#039;m all dressed, I turn around to see him facing the opposite direction. All of his muscles are tense and he is shaking. I slowly walk up to him and touch his arm. He shakes off my arm and growls at me. I take a couple steps back.<br /> &quot;We should have never done that,&quot; he says clearly angry.<br /> My whole body stiffens. He turns around to look at me.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re the one who knew that I was your mate for two years! You never said anything to me! And yet you still stayed with Cassie! You chose her over me!&quot; I snapped back at him.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re right I did choose Cassie, because I love her and I have loved her since we were 10 years old! And I will continue to choose Cassie!&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t hold back the tears anymore. Keeping my arms at my sides, I dig my finger nails into my palms.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re going to choose her knowing that you have a mate, the other half of your soul, because you&#039;ve been together for 10 years.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> &quot;You are so unbelievably selfish. Denying with the moon goddess wanted, what our wolves need!&quot; I yell at him.&quot;So why did you just mate me!?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because my wolf was going insane without you. He wanted me to mark you but I can&#039;t do that. I won&#039;t do it!&quot; He growls at me, taking a step closer to me.<br /> Tears running down my cheeks as I bend my head down and let out a sob. I can see Royals feet standing in front of me.<br /> &quot;Look at me,&quot; He says roughly.<br /> I shake my head no. My whole body trembling for what I know is coming.<br /> He hooks finger underneath my chin and pushes my head up so I&#039;m looking into his eyes. I take a step back so I don&#039;t feel the tingling.<br /> &quot;Please. Don&#039;t do this,&quot; I beg him.<br /> &quot;I, Royal Anderson, reject you Victoria West,&quot; he says and walks away.<br /> I fall to my knees, my hand over my heart has I gasp in air. Maisie is whining. Our soul crushed. I let out a mix between a scream and a sob into the forest.<br /> I wait about 15 minutes trying to collect myself. I start to walk back home.<br /> &quot;Why would he do this to us?&quot; Maisie whimpers.<br /> &quot;Because he&#039;s an prick. He loves Cassie. He doesn&#039;t want us Maisie! We are going to be better off without him,&quot; I snapped back at her.<br /> &quot;But you know that we need him.&quot;<br /> &quot;We don&#039;t need any man, especially one like Royal. We are going to have to be strong together. We will be strong.&quot;<br /> Stepping back onto the patio, Jade comes out.<br /> &quot;I have been looking everywhere for yo-&quot; she stops as soon as she sees my face.<br /> Tears start running down my face again. I hug her as tight as I can.<br /> &quot;He rejected me,&quot; I cry into her shoulder.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s go upstairs and you can tell me everything while I fix your make up,&quot; she says well wiping some of the tears off my face.<br /> We both run upstairs and I tell her everything except who he is. I can&#039;t have any of us acting differently around him. Is my family finds out at him, it&#039;s going to cause all kinds of problems. He&#039;s Alpha and my dad is still one of the head warriors.<br /> Finishing my make up, we had back downstairs. The party just blurs together. My heart is breaking. I know we can get through this. We have to.<br /> ...<br /> 6 weeks later<br /> The first week after Royal rejected me I stayed in bed. My parents were worried, both of my brothers tried to get me to talk about what was wrong and Jade was with me every single day.<br /> After that the weeks have gone by quickly. Jade and I have been out every day. Either at the pool, driving around in the Jeep with Conor and Eli and enjoying the summer.<br /> Every morning we decided to go on runs together. That has been super helpful. Conor and Eli don&#039;t know I was rejected. Only Jade knows. I think my dad suspects something happened with my mate but he hasn&#039;t asked yet.<br /> The four of us are on our way to the store to pick up some things for the pool. We each pick out a new raft. The boys are going to grab snacks while Jade and I go to find more tanning oil and sunscreen.<br /> We both grab a couple of each and start walking toward the registers.<br /> &quot;Oh wait! While we&#039;re here I need to grab more tampons before next week,&quot; Jade says that she grabs my arm and pulls me down the aisle.<br /> As she is looking for hers, I&#039;m lost in my own thoughts. I normally get my period before hers. Counting back to the days quickly, trying to figure out how late I am. She finds what she&#039;s looking for and tosses it into the cart.<br /> &quot;Are you OK?&quot; She asks.<br /> I look at her, my eyes are wide and I shake my head no. I can&#039;t even get the words out. I swallow hard trying to find the nerve to speak. Thank the moon goddess I don&#039;t have to, she looks up at me and gasps.<br /> &quot;Oh, you&#039;re late,&quot; she says with a hand over her mouth.<br /> Conor and Eli find us as we both just stare at each other.<br /> &quot;We got everything we need,&quot; Eli says. Dumping everything into the cart.<br /> &quot;Why don&#039;t you guys go check out, we both want to go and look at something real quick,&quot; Jade quickly says shoving the cart at Conor and shooing them away.<br /> With them quickly gone we both quickly run to get tests. I grab the box with three of them. We check out quickly at the pharmacy and I hide the test in my purse.<br /> We quickly meet up with the boys in the parking lot loading up the Jeep. I get in the driver side and start of the Jeep. Once we are all loaded up, we had back home.<br /> Pulling into the driveway, we all grab bags and head inside. We leave all the snacks out on the kitchen island.<br /> &quot;We&#039;re going to go outside and start blowing up the rafts. Go get changed so we can go swimming,&quot; Connor says.<br /> We both run upstairs and slam my bedroom door. I grab the test box out of my purse and open it up.<br /> &quot;I feel like sick to my stomach,&quot; I tell Jade.<br /> &quot;Well good thing you&#039;re already going to be in the bathroom,&quot; she deadpans. &quot;Grab your swimsuit, go pee on those and by the time we&#039;re both done getting ready they should be ready,&quot; Jade says calmly.<br /> I grab my bikini and the three tests, closing the bathroom door. I quickly take all three and to turn them over. Getting changed into my bikini. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. Trying to take deep breaths as I pace back-and-forth.<br /> Going up to the counter I turn all three over and look down. I pick one up and read the word, pregnant.<br /> I yell checking the other two.<br /> I open the bathroom door, Jade looks up at me. Couple tears fall down my cheeks and she&#039;s instantly hugging me.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m going to be a mom,&quot; I say softly as my whole body shakes.<br /> &quot;You are going to be the best mom. You don&#039;t need him. He doesn&#039;t deserve anything,&quot; she replies.<br /> Conor and Eli come in. Stopping dead in their the tracks to try to piece and what&#039;s going on. Conor spots the test in my hand and looks up at me. I let go of Jade to stand in front of them.<br /> Eli looks over at Conor but Conor won&#039;t take his eyes off of me.<br /> &quot;Are you really?&quot; Conor whispers.<br /> Nodding my head, he instantly grabs me up in a hug. Resting his chin on my head. He pecks the top of my head. He puts both of his hands on the side of my face and makes me look at him, using his thumbs to wipe away my tears.<br /> &quot;Who?&quot; He asks gently.<br /> &quot;My mate. My birthday, I found him. We mated and he did not mark me. He rejected me right after.&quot; I say sobbing.<br /> Eli and Conor both growl wildly. I look over at Eli and his eyes are almost black. He runs out of my room as I yelled for him to come back. He slams the front door and shifts. Running to the woods.<br /> The three of us go downstairs silently and start making lunch. I can&#039;t stop my hands from shaking. I grabbed everything we need for outside and set it outside on the table.<br /> I sit down in the chair staring off at the tree line waiting for Eli to come back. Jade squeezes my hand.<br /> &quot;He&#039;ll be back soon. He just needs to wolf out. He&#039;s not mad at you,&quot; Jade says.<br /> &quot;No I&#039;m not mad at you. I am mad at that jack hip,&quot; Eli says coming over to give me a hug.<br /> He hugs me tightly picking me up. Setting me down gently,pecking my forehead and taking a seat next to Conor. We all eat our lunch.<br /> Grabbing my new floaty, I place it on the edge so I can climb in and rest on it. They join me a couple minutes later.<br /> &quot;I have to tell my family today,&quot; I say randomly.<br /> &quot;We can be there when you do, if you want,&quot; Jade says and both guys agree.<br /> &quot;No. I have to do this alone. And I have to come up with a plan on what I&#039;m going to do. I can&#039;t stay here.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you mean you can&#039;t stay here?! Your family is here and we are here!&quot; Conor yells.<br /> &quot;And so is my mate who rejected me for someone else!&quot; I snap back.<br /> I jump off my float and into the water. Swimming over to the steps to get out. I grab my towel and dry off my face.<br /> &quot;You think I want to leave?! Do you think it&#039;s going to be easy to say goodbye to you three and my family?! I have to do this alone! The one person who is supposed to be there, who was made to be my other half, mated me, rejected me to be with someone else and now I&#039;m pregnant with his pup! He doesn&#039;t get to know, he doesn&#039;t deserve to get a say in this kids life anymore!&quot; I holler while sobbing.<br /> All three of them look at me. Not saying a thing. Because they know I&#039;m right. An arm wraps around my shoulders and I growl spinning around and punch whoever just grabbed me in the eye.<br /> All three of them rush out of the pool. Eli scoops me up and carries me over to the recliner. Jade rushed over to who I punched and Conor runs inside for a ice pack.<br /> I&#039;m shaking and I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s because of the anger or being scared. Conor gives Jade one ice pack then slowly walks over towards me.<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t punch you. I don&#039;t know what came over me. 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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The world of reading		4757	https://facebook.com/100084744048793	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011211	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/30/25, 6:16 AM	1712526150	1746011808		455		442908174864500	1	7.2280478640482E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	149788454881544		0	Cra0004			120208746364390400		a.crazynovelapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.crazynovelapp.com/ad/TXlsaWIvMTQyOTcwLzIwMjQwNDA3MTAzNDE3L3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712457641	1.4978845488154E+14	Cra0004	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435670996_1791020128046126_2981773663230502114_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=JCUsuJVdWUEAb5z4MBF&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBwk7Xp3rL5moyACZA0RKdkDJ8wcZdAzmHb1rmtpi4fmw&oe=6618E846	person_profile	0	Cra0004	https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434569545_1751585232032449_941662099276879945_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=kpZJAb44_AwAb4aCqb7&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDddgpcKlc661oRUbxFp_H4uge0VH_9Ib7RjzB_WlJztg&oe=6618E520			0	3	“Jacob what ever we were or are not ..it’s over” he looks at me and smiles.<br /> &quot;Why would you work so hard to make some of my walls come down, when you had no intentions to be with me&quot;<br /> He looks at me with no emotion and smiles &quot;I knew you were a Virgin, and I love how big your boobs are so why wouldn&#039;t I try &quot;<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t expect anyone to want to be with you...I did you a favour but I don&#039;t want to be a carer for a girl that can&#039;t walk, you won&#039;t even get naked as you don&#039;t like your scars...what makes you think I would settle for that!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> I hate my boss more than I hate anything right now. His name is Tim Dodd, he is rich because he owns so many businesses and I think he is a sexist pig. He is old enough to be my dad and still thinks he can make a pass at me. <br /> Last year he tried threatening that I would be fired as I would not give in to his demands.<br /> I enter his office he looks at me and looks down “What do you want Brooks” I sit down which automatically gets him to shout “ I don&#039;t have long so don’t sit down” ...I look at him as I use my crutch to help me back up.<br /> “Mr Dodd..Shelly said I have to go through you for time off so I basically need to book 2-3 weeks off due to an operation on my ankle coming up”<br /> “You know I’m not allowed to refuse you time off for medical however I can limit the pay..so your asking for that time off to be paid for .. am I correct”?<br /> “...yes, I have worked so hard and done so much unpaid overtime....” I say hopeful<br /> He cuts in with a “No” and “Goodbye...let Sian and Shelly know when your time off is needed but it won’t be paid time off is that clear.” <br /> My heart starts beating so fast I have been down on a waiting list for this operation for over 2 years.The pain is now unbearable and I am craving to be rid of this crutch.<br /> “Sir I really need this operation and I need the money to live...I have not even had a day off for being ill since starting 3 years ago.. I have always made sure I’m in the office.“<br /> He looks up and smiles “Oh you need me now&quot; he winks at me.<br /> I look at him in disgust “I am not that desperate!” <br /> I just walk out, there is no chance in even speaking to him he is a vile excuse of a man.<br /> I really need this operation ...I have a disability that effects my nerves and muscles to weaken. I have had surgeries since I was 4 to help with this however my muscles have caused my foot to be pulled in so I’m now walking on the side of my foot/ankle.<br /> I think for a moment and smile I’m going to go and surprise Jacob we have been seeing each for 3-4 months, he makes me laugh. I think some hugs and a good chat will definitely help me at this moment. I dry my eyes re-apply my makeup and make my way to Jacobs flat.<br /> I knock on the door happy that I&#039;m about to get the comfort that I really need but there is no answer. . . I hear loud moaning noises coming from his bedroom.<br /> No f*****g way not today, my heart hurts knowing already what the situation is. I grab my crutch with one hand and hobble , the stairs really took it out of me. I go through the living room towards his bedroom.<br /> The door is slightly open, I open the door to see a blonde girl completely undressed bouncing on my Jacob! Jacob quickly moves as he sees me at the door and the blonde girl grabs the blanket to cover herself. I stand in shock ..the girl starts shouting but I have no idea what she says I turn on the spot and start hobbling as quickly as I can towards the kitchen. I put the glass down and grab the bottle place it under my arm and make my way down the stairs at the same time trying to not cry.<br /> Jacob catches up with me a little dressed now “Paigy come on...it’s just fun like we do, you didn’t think I was just seeing you did you” I turn around and look at him <br /> “Jacob what ever we were or are not ..it’s over” he looks at me and smiles.<br /> “Okay Paige whatever you say however if you want me again which you will you know where I am”<br /> &quot;Why would you work so hard to make some of my walls come down, when you had no intentions to be with me&quot;<br /> He looks at me with no emotion and smiles &quot;I knew you were a Virgin, and I love how big your boobs are so why wouldn&#039;t I try &quot; he shrugged<br /> I open the car door and get in I now feel stupid and disgusting...<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t expect anyone to want to be with you...i did you a favour but I don&#039;t want to be a carer for a girl that can&#039;t walk, you won&#039;t even get undressed as you don&#039;t like your scars...what makes you think I would settle for that!&quot;<br /> I heard enough I drive off as fast as I can .. how am I this stupid!<br /> The next day, I should work as normal, that&#039;s what&#039;s adult life like.<br /> I get my crutch and push myself up, I clear the table and head back to the lift. <br /> I was stuck in thought when I had not noticed a small piece of paper on the shiny floor. I put my crutch straight on the paper which them slipped and I went straight down onto my knees. The slam of my knees made my eyes water straight away, the pain was horrible and my first thought was how am I going to get up. I take the crutch off and place it down and as I am about to try stand up I felt two hard muscle arms grab me from behind and pull me up onto my feet. I stand up and put all my weight on my right foot so my ankle won&#039;t give way and then I see him come from behind me.<br /> One of the most beautiful men I have ever seen, he was tall with muscles that was shown off with a tight white t-shirt, he had dark hair that was a ruffled look with a touch of gel. He has some work jeans and boots on that looks like he has been working and two beautiful brown eyes.<br /> He must be here to fix something I thought and giggles to myself when I said in my head fix me please. He grabs my crutch and passes it me and I realized that I have just been standing there looking at him and haven&#039;t even thanked him.<br /> I shake my head &quot;thank you so much&quot; I said as I start to go red with embarrassment.<br /> We both head in the lift and he presses 5 and asks me what number I would like.<br /> &quot;6 please&quot; I say quickly<br /> The pain is now overwhelming and I can not wait to sit on my chair, I look down and see that I have ripped my tights.<br /> We stand in silence and as we start to get to the 4th floor the lift stops and lights go dim.<br /> No this can not be happening today, I feel everything bad is just being thrown at me a few tears leak down my face. <br /> I close my eyes and start to breathe, the man just sighs and looks my way &quot;they will get it started again soon&quot; he tries to reassure me.<br /> The pain of my leg becomes to much and I need to sit down so I just chuck my crutch on the floor which makes the man jump. I then start to slide down to sit on the floor. At this point I&#039;m not caring what I look like...I don&#039;t need to impress him. He looks down at me with amusement in his face.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s funny&quot;<br /> He looks at me and puts his hands in his pocket &quot;how you getting up from there&quot;<br /> &quot;I will figure something out&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do to your leg?&quot; he looks down at my feet.<br /> I hate this question as I still to this day never know what to say, do I go with the long version of how I was born with a muscles and nerve wasting disease, or do I avoid the question and just say I broke it drunk as it sounds cooler.<br /> &quot;You don&#039;t have to tell me if your not comfortable with telling me&quot;<br /> I am now wishing the lift would start to work, I stay looking down but start to speak and tell him I was born with bad legs, short and sweet version.<br /> I then change the subject and ask what he thinks has happened to the lift which we speak with small talk and then there was a long awkward silence.<br /> My phone starts to ring again.<br /> After rejecting the call the man looks at me and says &quot;boyfriend?&quot;<br /> &quot;oh no, it was my doctor,&quot; I say quickly, he looks at me and smiles.<br /> &quot;I would block my ears if you wanted to answer it&quot; he says softly.<br /> I sigh and say honestly &quot;To be fair I&#039;m avoiding the call, I have a huge decision to make ...&quot;<br /> The man comes and sits next to me, now he is close I can smell mints and aftershave. I find it quite soothing, I look at him and ask what he is doing here, I know he is not working due to his clothes.<br /> The man plays with his hands and says he is visiting a friend on the 5th floor and then going to go have dinner with his dad.<br /> &quot;What&#039;s your job then in this building?&quot; he says making conversation.<br /> I smile as I tell him my job role.<br /> &quot;You sound like you love your job&quot; he smiles.<br /> &quot;oh gosh I really do, I have worked so hard to be here, if I didn&#039;t love my job so much believe me I wouldn&#039;t be here!&quot;<br /> His smile fades a little &quot;why so?&quot; he asks.<br /> &quot;let&#039;s just say me and the big boss do not get on what&#039;s so ever!&quot; I say quickly.<br /> The mans lips curl into a little smile &quot;one of those hard bosses then?&quot;<br /> &quot;He is a huge Arsehole!....let me say this he can&#039;t even be a civil boss to you if you reject him when he makes a pass at you!..What kind of boss is that! I&#039;m pretty sure he is married...and the son of a b***h won&#039;t even let me have paid time off for an operation&quot;<br /> I apologize for my outburst. He looks at me with a really straight face but kindly says &quot;Completely understand it.&quot;<br /> We sit there in silence for a few minutes and as I was about to say something the lights come back on and the lift starts moving. The man stands up and then picks me up and delicately puts me on my feet. He passes me a crutch and wishes me look on everything before leaving the elevator on the 5th floor. 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1011268	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/30/25, 4:14 PM	1712526151	1748639684		455		787528686230176	1	9.8232526684017E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375318330733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODQvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDkvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468810	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent.fosu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435885874_392338913604281_9159541458235896126_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pMks6MMVleYAb43AqCy&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-1.fna&oh=00_AfCjgymiWQsAbm83FL0j7KxDttxyetpKTUlrGEsAVt4JvQ&oe=6618DEB1	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent.fosu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436238375_977026487100071_8386276964113346224_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Cp8V3ASHuG4Ab7UTuG0&_nc_ht=scontent.fosu2-1.fna&oh=00_AfB-mfns5Dc5sBejKSo0Da97zKDEdHnL0BmA_-VbPqGf_A&oe=6618E404			0	3	Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice.Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale.<br /> ---<br /> &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot;<br /> &quot;Angus, you are so cruel! I will never agree to that!&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> A cool breeze gently rolled up the curtains on the second floor of the villa.<br /> Tammy&#039;s scarred face hung with tears, and her tiny, undressundressed body lay shivering in the strong man&#039;s arms. She was too shy to look up at him.<br /> Today was her wedding night. Just now, she ended the transformation from a girl to a woman.<br /> The man holding her in his arms at the moment was her husband Angus, a man could drive all women crazy.<br /> She had loved him for fifteen years.<br /> In the darkness, Angus stared at the little woman in his arms. His deep black eyes contained a coolness that was hard for others to guess.<br /> He stroked her soft hair and murmured, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m sorry I hurt you.&quot;<br /> Although when they were having love, she hadn&#039;t been crying out in pain, she was holding back her tears. She looked so aggrieved that it hurt him a little.<br /> Tammy shook her head gently. Her face blushed.<br /> Although he was gentle, the pain was inevitable because it was her first time.<br /> However, she was happy enough that he didn&#039;t mind the scars on her face and that she was a poor little girl who had been living in exile for ten years.<br /> There was a ding, and his phone rang.<br /> Angus took the phone, looked at it, frowned, turned his head and said, &quot;Tammy, I&#039;m going out for a few minutes and I will come back soon. Wait for me.&quot;<br /> He bowed his head and gently pecked on her forehead.<br /> Angus switched on the light and got out of bed, tucking Tammy in and picking up a robe from the side and putting it on.<br /> Tammy watched as he left the room.<br /> Without his embrace, she was suddenly lost. She gripped the blanket restlessly at her chest. Her thin shoulders were out of the quilt, and they were covered with the marks of their love and affection.<br /> A few minutes passed and he didn&#039;t return. Tammy&#039;s loss grew stronger and stronger.<br /> She put on her pink nightgown and picked up the heart-shaped pendant carved from the wood on the bedside table and put it around her neck.<br /> It had been given to her by her mother before she died, and although it was worthless, she had worn it since she was a child.<br /> The pendant always soothed her anxious emotion.<br /> Tammy left the new house with a sweet smile on her face to find her husband.<br /> In the hallway, there was a sudden sound of talking.<br /> &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidney was successfully paired with Sonia, and marrying her was just a way to get her to sign a consent form for the donation.&quot;<br /> It was Angus&#039;s voice. It was extraordinarily familiar to her, but it hurt her so much for a moment. His words were like a thunderbolt exploding in her head!<br /> Tammy&#039;s face went suddenly pale. Her hands clenched in fists, gripping the skirt of her nightgown so tightly that her whole body was as stiff as a stone. She seemed to have lost half her life.<br /> In the back of her mind, the words he&#039;d said when he&#039;d asked her to marry him emerged...<br /> &quot;Tammy, you are a good girl, and I have no reason to marry any woman but you... &quot;<br /> But then those words were like heavy slaps in her face!<br /> Tammy&#039;s kidney was paired with Sonia&#039;s and marrying her was just to get her to sign the donor consent form-...<br /> Tammy covered her mouth and shivered.<br /> She&#039;d never agreed to donate her kidney, and she&#039;d thought he&#039;d married her because he loved her.<br /> But it turned out that he was the one who was going to trick her into donating a kidney for the woman he loved!<br /> The familiar figure not far away was as grand and tall as a king, with an elegant aristocratic air. Although the first time had only just been given to him, at the moment he was so strange to her!<br /> At this time, there came another voice with some flattery: &quot;Oh, so that&#039;s it. Young Master Smith, why didn&#039;t you say so earlier. I thought you had let Sonia down. After all, she loves you so much, and you married Tammy as soon as she fell ill. It&#039;s hard for her not to think too much. Tammy is so vicious that she won&#039;t donate her kidney to save her sister. And you&#039;re the only one who can control her!&quot;<br /> The speaker was Tammy&#039;s stepmother, who was named Sue.<br /> When Tammy was nine years old, Sue was brought home by her father along with her sister who was older than Tammy. That girl was also her father&#039;s biological daughter.<br /> In other words, not long after her father and mother got married, he already had had an affair with another woman and had a daughter outside.<br /> At the time, her mother was already suffering from depression due to the hardships she had had in the marriage. And as a result, the incident completely overwhelmed her, causing her to become more and more mentally ill. Finally, her mother desperately tried to throw her out of the car window in a major car accident, while she was burned to death in the car.<br /> By the time her body was taken out, it was all charred...<br /> Tammy was only ten years old...<br /> Her mother was killed by Sue and her daughter, and her face and life were ruined by them.<br /> And now, they had joined forces and wanted her kidney!<br /> How could they be so bad? How could they do this to her?<br /> What did she do wrong?<br /> Tammy&#039;s tears rolled down like a river that had burst its banks!<br /> Angus, did you know that I&#039;ve remembered you since I was five years old!<br /> But I loved you so much, and you trampled on my affection like this!<br /> His cruelty shattered all her hopes, and her world fell into obscurity.<br /> She thought she&#039;d made it, but when the fog had lifted, she found that the destination she&#039;d been running to wasn&#039;t heaven, but inferno!<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth desperately and ran away back to her room!<br /> Angus&#039;s eyes were deep and dark. Hearing the words Sue used to describe Tammy such as, &quot;little hoof&quot; and &quot;vicious,&quot; he was somewhat uncomfortable. His voice had turned cold, &quot;Tammy&#039;s kidneys can only be used when it&#039;s necessary.&quot;<br /> When he possessed her tonight, she was shaking all the time. She was so thin and fragile, so how could she carry the kidney removal surgery.<br /> When Sue heard this, she was immediately unhappy, but she didn&#039;t dare to show her anger, &quot;Young Master Smith, what do you mean? Didn&#039;t you say you&#039;d let her donate her kidney before marrying her? But why did you go back on your word?&quot;<br /> Angus frowned and said sternly, &quot;I have no regrets. If another suitable kidney is found before the operation, I will divorce her.&quot;<br /> Divorce.<br /> The thought of these words seemed to hit him hard heavily.<br /> Sue was about to say something else. Suddenly Angus paled and said indifferently, &quot;Go away and don&#039;t let Tammy doubt you.&quot;<br /> His tone was full of strong command that made Sue pale!<br /> Although she had decided that she was Angus&#039;s future mother-in-law, she still shivered, not daring to say anything more. She turned away but a light flashed in her eyes.<br /> Tammy, the little woman, caused her daughter to be only Angus&#039; second wife in the future even if she was well enough to marry Angus. What an abominable woman!<br /> She would never let Tammy go!<br /> ........<br /> Tammy huddled in the corner of the room with her arms wrapped around her, shivering.<br /> Angus came in, and found no one in the room. He searched around, and suddenly noticed the curtains trembling faintly.<br /> He lifted the curtains and saw Tammy sitting on the floor, hugging her knees as if she was in some kind of shock. Her face was pale as a sheet.<br /> Angus was startled, &quot;Tammy, what are you doing here?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her teeth desperately, and she stared at him with her red eyes.<br /> Angus frowned. He was confused. &quot;What&#039;s wrong with you? Get up first&quot;<br /> He bent down and put his hands under her armpits and picked her up.<br /> Suddenly, Tammy was agitated and pushed him away hard, &quot;Get off me!&quot;<br /> She almost growled out.<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Her attitude was so strange. Did she know anything?<br /> Instantly, his eyes went cold, &quot;Did you know?&quot;<br /> Tammy clenched her fists in grief, &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus said coldly, &quot;In that case, there&#039;s no need to pretend loving.&quot;<br /> It was clear that things had been revealed, and his cold tone seemed to tell her that there was no need for him to pretend to be gentle with her anymore.<br /> The air went cold, and Tammy&#039;s whole body became top-heavy as if all her insides had been emptied!<br /> Suddenly, she was so out of breath that a sensation of her breath being blocked came over her, and she fell to the ground, covering her chest!<br /> Angus sensed something was wrong and immediately took her in his arms!<br /> &quot;Tammy!&quot; There was urgency in his voice.<br /> Tammy&#039;s breath quickened and she gripped the man&#039;s suit tie. Her tears gushed from her eyes, and her red eyes were full of indignation!<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> Angus didn&#039;t say much, but his face was unusually livid. He just picked Tammy up and put her on the bed.<br /> &quot;Tammy, how are you feeling?&quot; He patted her face gently, a fine layer of sweat covering his forehead.<br /> Tammy stared at him with wide and empty eyes. She gave him a sarcastic smile.<br /> If he&#039;d been scared about her before, she&#039;d have been happy. But now she just felt sick.<br /> He wasn&#039;t afraid she&#039;d die, but he was afraid that he could not get her to sign the consent form!<br /> Suddenly, Tammy sat up in bed, pushed him away, and got right off the bed!<br /> Angus frowned. He easily caught her back with his long arms and held her in his arms. He hugged her from behind, and his eyes were dark, &quot;Where do you want to go?&quot;<br /> &quot;You let go of me!&quot; Tammy shouted!<br /> Finally, monstrous anger erupted and she tried almost with all her might to break the man&#039;s hands that held her. Her nails almost sank into the back of his hands.<br /> Angus frowned and a chill crossed his face as he said coldly, &quot;Stop it. Calm down!&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He&#039;s got the nerve to think she was making a scene?<br /> Tammy gritted her teeth, veins bulging on her forehead as she hissed, &quot;Angus, you son of a woman. How could you cheat on my feelings like that?!&quot;<br /> She hated him so much!<br /> Angus closed his eyes and his breathing became a little faster. He easily clamped around her in his embrace. His strong and muscular muscles pressed against her back through the suit and her nightgown. His heartbeat strongly that almost crushed her thin and frail body.<br /> In the end, he opened his cold and heartless eyes with a frost that couldn&#039;t be melted, &quot;Yes, I married you for your kidney, but...&quot;<br /> He seemed to be trying to explain something else, but the words wouldn&#039;t come out of his mouth.<br /> After all, he was doing it for her kidney. What else could he do to explain?<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> He had finally admitted it to her. He admitted his intention so neatly, so righteously!<br /> Tammy breathed a cold air. She bit down on her teeth, and her face was full of tears. The tears hid the scars on her face. She raged, &quot;I won&#039;t give my kidney to Sonia. You give up!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tammy, she&#039;s your sister. Why are you so cruel? It&#039;s just a kidney. You are not going to die!&quot; His voice was also tinged with a hidden anger, and his strong, powerful arms around her became tighter.<br /> Just a kidney?<br /> Why did he have the nerve to say that?<br /> &quot;Angus, you&#039;re so cruel! How could you lie to me like that to get my kidney! How could you! How could... &quot;Tammy closed her eyes in pain.<br /> His voice gradually cooled down, &quot;As long as you promise to donate your kidney to your sister, we&#039;re still husband and wife. And you&#039;re still the young lady of the Smith Family. I&#039;ll guarantee you a lifetime of glory and prosperity.&quot;<br /> &quot;........&quot;<br /> &quot;Hahahaha...hahahahahaha!&quot; Tammy burst out laughing.<br /> He frowned. Her miserable laughter caused him discomfort, &quot;What are you laughing at? Didn&#039;t you marry me for money? One kidney in exchange for a position as a young lady of the Smith Family and a lifetime of brocade is quite cost-efficient!&quot;<br /> Originally, he knew that she had a strong temperament. If he directly asked her to donate her kidney, she would not agree. Her father was also refused by her.<br /> That was why he carefully pained everything. He wanted to ask her to donate her kidney gradually.<br /> But tonight his plan was all ruined and the original plan had to be changed!<br /> &quot;Young Mrs. Smith?&quot; Tammy&#039;s heart was aching and she was angry. And she said sarcastically and angrily, &quot;Do you think I care about the position of the Young Mrs. Smith? I married you because...&quot;<br /> It was because I&#039;ve been in love with you for 15 years starting at the age of five...<br /> Even if you were just an ordinary person, not the high and mighty Mr. Smith, I still loved you!<br /> But what was the point of saying those words now!<br /> He was just a hateful liar!<br /> There was no way she was going to love a liar who broke her liver again!<br /> With a surge of intense hatred in her heart, she suddenly lowered her head and bit Angus&#039;s arm with a vicious force!<br /> His hand was oozing blood!<br /> Angus frowned and gritted his teeth, &quot;Tammy, you!&quot;<br /> He picked Tammy&#039;s body right up, pressed her against the bed, ripped open her nightgown, and lowered his head to peck her!<br /> &quot;Ah! You let go of me, let go of me!&quot; Tammy struggled desperately, yelling at the top of her lungs.<br /> Angus held her arms down on the bed. His cold, cruel gaze penetrated with a suffocating harshness and his tone was filled with solemn and warning, &quot;Tammy, I can tell you unequivocally that Sonia is the apple of my eye. I have loved her so for years. If anything happens to her, you&#039;re not going to have a good time!&quot;<br /> He loved Sonia dearly from the first time he saw her when he was ten years old.<br /> Sonia was only seven years old at the time, and she was so cute and made him distressed.<br /> At that time, she even gave him half of her jade pendant.<br /> The jade pendant could be combined into one. Each of them kept one, and they had promised to be together since they were young.<br /> So, no matter what the cost, he would save Sonia!<br /> Not to mention hurting the woman beneath him, he could even destroy the world for the sake of the woman he loved.<br /> Angus&#039;s words seemed to slap Tammy so hard that she shivered all the time.<br /> Had he loved Sonia all those years?<br /> So, what about her? She was nothing!<br /> His love for Sonia was so strong that he could hurt everyone in the world.<br /> And was her love for him so worthless?<br /> She was painful. Overwhelming pain!<br /> She was in pain!<br /> Angus gazed into her grieving eyes, and it was as if something had pricked his heart and made him uncomfortable. His whole heart was clenched!<br /> With a sudden surge of anger in his eyes, he pinched her chin and pecked her hard on the lips!<br /> He closed his eyes and pecked her, not looking at her tears of pain and sorrow.<br /> These two lips that he had tasted so many times, were so bitter mixed with tears right now.<br /> &quot;N-no...let go...let go!&quot;<br /> The skirt of her nightgown was hiked up by him!<br /> &quot;No!!!&quot; She could not stand it. She would not allow this man to touch her again!<br /> Thinking of that her first time was given to this man, she suddenly felt so pathetic!<br /> Amid her struggle, Tammy grabbed the bedside table lamp and smashed it hard at Angus!<br /> The bedside lamp was broken!<br /> Angus was bleeding from the head!<br /> Tammy took the opportunity to push him away hard and ran barefoot!<br /> &quot;Tammy, you&#039;re looking for death!&quot; Angus covered the wound on his head. His eyes were red and gushed with a flaming rage.<br /> Tammy escaped from the villa.<br /> But after running for a while, she was suddenly caught!<br /> She was shocked and struggled desperately, &quot;Let go of me!&quot;<br /> She thought it was Angus, but then there was Sue&#039;s voice, &quot;Tammy, look at you. You&#039;re pathetic. Do you want me to find some men to comfort your broken heart?&quot;<br /> Sue was downstairs at the villa and before she left, she heard the sound of the two of them arguing from inside. She was so proud!<br /> The intense anxiety in Tammy&#039;s heart made her desperately want to get out of here, but her jaw was pinched hard!<br /> Sue opened her mouth and forced a few pills in her mouth, forcing her to swallow them!<br /> &quot;Errr...&quot; cough cough!<br /> Tammy tried to spit the medicine out, but it was too late. The pills were already been swallowed!<br /> &quot;What did you feed me?&quot; Tammy asked angrily.<br /> &quot;Of course they are good stuff!&quot; Sue immediately said to the two men she brought with her: &quot;She is the bride today. Don&#039;t leave her alone in the empty room. Take her away and serve her well. .&quot;<br /> Sue held her arms and smiled arrogantly.<br /> The two men smiled evilly, trying to take her away!<br /> Tammy was scared, &quot;Let go of me! let go of me! Angus won&#039;t let you go if he finds out! &quot;<br /> &quot;Angus?&quot; laughed Sue, &quot;He&#039;s made it so clear that he married you to save my daughter. Do you think he&#039;d mind you? take her away!&quot;<br /> Several men dragged Tammy away.<br /> Tammy shook her head back and her eyes suddenly fell somewhere, &quot;Angus, I&#039;m here!&quot;<br /> She yelled so loudly that several people were startled at the same time!<br /> Tammy took advantage of their disorientation and broke away from them hard enough to run towards the curb!<br /> &quot;Stop!&quot; Several people realized they were being fooled and immediately chased after her.<br /> Tammy ran to the side of the road. At the same time, a car came barreling towards her!<br /> Tammy stopped that car against all odds!<br /> Hiss-.<br /> There was a rush of brakes!<br /> &quot;Ah!!!&quot; Tammy slumped to the ground.<br /> A couple of men were going to catch up with her, but they saw the car that suddenly drove up, so they stood on the side of the road, not daring to do anything.<br /> The car door was opened and a tall figure stepped out. The darkness wrapped around his body like wings, and he was like a god of night.<br /> Tammy crawled forward and grabbed the person who came down from the car. Her face was filled with tears and she said in a husky voice: &quot;Help me... ...Please help me...&quot;		Cho005		3	https://facebook.com/61553848687555	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011299	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	4/30/25, 3:26 PM	1712526151	1746044778		455		926068809310537	1	7.8239716712725E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	196946380158891		0	Cho005			120207375321290733		b.choicesnovel.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://b.choicesnovel.com/ad/Y2hlcnJ5ZmljdGlvbi8xNDMwODIvMjAyNDA0MDcxMzQyMDYvcGFnZQ==?adid={{ad.id}}		1712468845	1.9694638015889E+14	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436261259_1140044370720694_3579785123195423710_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=DheZyNq6TTsAb45SaH0&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCibuWImUx7IVVw1tenekznYTHDhRkJ5sZxvsj2qApHOw&oe=6618D1EB	person_profile	0	Cho005	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435457135_789786283072193_2350954986103818702_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=uppSHzxZt2sAb7ij5Cb&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfDiiCwoisu1fF2qEVFF8DXrWFikeA4c6ncmEPoVP1FL0g&oe=6618EDC7			0	3	&quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> &quot;Trevor, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot;<br /> ******** <br /> As I&#039;m lying here thinking about all of this, Tamaska starts jumping around in my mind. Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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1011086	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/31/25, 2:44 AM	1712526148	1748677471		455		966102201585325		1.4148050991132E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			1	1	0	103138129056172		0	Hot style novel			120208877334350127		page.tapon.com	Learn more		NONE	image	Free reading with Title 📚📚"Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO"		https://page.tapon.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=4442&brand=3&app=0&ppid=2565&pid=FBW2A&campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&adset_id=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&ad_id=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium=%7B%7Bplacement%7D%7D&utm_campaign=%7B%7Bcampaign.id%7D%7D&utm_term=%7B%7Badset.id%7D%7D&utm_content=%7B%7Bad.id%7D%7D&ori_campaign_id=120204348746670571&ori_adset_id=120204348747420571&ori_ad_id=120204348748890571		1712510373	1.0313812905617E+14	Hot style novel	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435538289_767092468734365_8319780352220140174_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=48Vv7YyjRasAb4yAWe-&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfBLOqI2AcEIxSFPZm6s4G4NZC3kw39F9zZSBWSfG4lk7w&oe=6618EFA4	person_profile	0	Hot style novel	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434561107_428782569649480_4009435697596832240_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=yAwiqUWERHoAb4HjyyH&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfCQMsLv0r6uLnAuQ2oLIMjq1xcD5ZQzBLEt5wi0uX9Ysg&oe=6618DFC8			0	3	A male gynecologist went to the wrong table on a blind date, but he didn&#039;t expect that a female CEO with a net worth of tens of billions would be interested in him.<br /> ------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> Chapter 1 The Blind Date Blunder<br /> “I know, Mom. I&#039;m in front of the café. Call you later!” Emmanuel Lowe hung up on his mother impatiently.<br /> The twenty-eight-year-old man had never been in a relationship.<br /> <br /> After spending seven years in the army, he retired from the military and worked at a hospital in Yeringham for three years.<br /> <br /> He was a gynecologist at the hospital and made eighty thousand a year.<br /> <br /> Worried he would end up old and alone, Emmanuel&#039;s mother urged him to settle down. Since he had no idea where to begin when it came to dating, his mother took matters into her own hands and set him up on multiple blind dates.<br /> <br /> Thanks to her efforts, he had gone on seventeen blind dates so far.<br /> <br /> Alas, wedding bells were clearly not on the horizon for Emmanuel. It was frustrating. He knew he was just going through the motions at that point.<br /> <br /> “Help! Someone help me!”<br /> <br /> Right before Emmanuel entered the café, he heard someone calling out weakly for help.<br /> <br /> The cries came from an old man who had fallen on the roadside. Many pedestrians walked past him, but no one dared to stop and help him to his feet.<br /> <br /> After all, helping the old man could be more trouble than it was worth if one ended up with an expensive lawsuit for injuring him further. No one would do something that risky and foolish.<br /> <br /> It did not deter Emmanuel from stepping forward and helping the man to his feet. He asked, “Are you all right, sir?”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m fine! Thank you so much, young man! It&#039;s so hard to find people as kind as you these days. I must repay you for your kindness!” replied the old man with a smile.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel realized then that the old man&#039;s attire was at odds with his airs. Despite his tattered clothes, the old man&#039;s clean hands looked like those of a man accustomed to wealth.<br /> <br /> Still, he had no time to satisfy his curiosity. After confirming that the old man was unharmed, Emmanuel rushed into the café for his blind date. He never once considered being repaid for his kind act earlier.<br /> <br /> The café was massive and practically structured like a maze.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother mentioned that his blind date was seated at table number eight. He wandered through the confusing café, but before he could locate the correct table, he stumbled into a special area.<br /> <br /> The lighting was softer there, and the floor was scattered with fresh petals.<br /> <br /> The sweet scent of flowers wafted through the air. He wondered if he had set foot in heaven.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel raised his eyes and immediately froze.<br /> <br /> A beautiful, elegant woman sat before a table in the room.<br /> <br /> It was no exaggeration to say she embodied perfection itself.<br /> <br /> The heavens clearly decided to shower all their favors on her.<br /> <br /> The woman quietly sipped her coffee with her legs crossed neatly to the side. On the table was a non-translated copy of The Power Broker.<br /> <br /> When she noticed Emmanuel barging into the room, she looked up at him in confusion and displeasure.<br /> <br /> Thump! Thump! Thump!<br /> <br /> When Emmanuel recovered from the shock of stumbling upon the beautiful stranger, he realized his heart was about to beat its way out of his chest.<br /> <br /> Never once had he ever felt so attracted to a woman in his twenty-eight years of life.<br /> <br /> The countless female bodies he had seen in his work as a gynecologist hardly appealed to him. At some point, he even wondered if he was attracted to women at all.<br /> <br /> Against all odds, it seemed, the young woman before him made his heart race like a runaway horse.<br /> <br /> Am I simply nervous, or am I already attracted to her?<br /> <br /> More surprisingly, Emmanuel noticed a large number eight sign on the woman&#039;s table.<br /> <br /> She&#039;s my blind date?<br /> <br /> He took a deep breath to calm himself before approaching her table and taking a seat opposite her.<br /> <br /> The young woman&#039;s expression grew increasingly flabbergasted. There was even a hint of hostility in her pretty eyes.<br /> <br /> The audacity of this man! Barging into my private room is bad enough, but he&#039;s going to sit opposite me like it&#039;s nobody&#039;s business?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel ignored her expression. It was not the first time a woman had scoffed at him.<br /> <br /> They were free to go their separate ways after getting the blind date done and over with.<br /> <br /> He introduced himself, declaring, “Hi! My name is Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist. I make eighty thousand a year and don&#039;t own a car or a house.”<br /> <br /> Any man would need an incredible amount of courage to say such things to a woman, but Emmanuel appeared unusually calm and unfazed.<br /> <br /> The young woman stared at him in shock. A moment later, her lips curved into a smirk, and she replied with an introduction of her own.<br /> <br /> “Nice to meet you. I&#039;m Mackenzie Quillen. I&#039;m twenty-seven years old with dual doctorates in finance and business administration from Harvard University. I made three billion last year, and I have a car and a house.”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel was stunned.<br /> <br /> What is happening?<br /> <br /> He always thought women on blind dates came with red flags.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, however, was arguably flawless.<br /> <br /> Where&#039;s the catch?<br /> <br /> All sorts of fantastical theories filled Emmanuel&#039;s mind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie smirked at his perplexed expression. The pride in her cool gaze was evident.<br /> <br /> She deliberately introduced herself to put the stranger in a difficult spot and intimidate him into retreating.<br /> <br /> As expected, awkward silence lingered in the air after her words.<br /> <br /> Urgh, forget it!<br /> <br /> Whether Mackenzie was telling the truth was beside the point. Emmanuel decided to go through all the motions so he could at least mollify his mother, even if the date did not result in a trip to the altar.<br /> <br /> He declared, “I don&#039;t make much, but if you decide to date me, I promise I&#039;ll always protect and cherish you. I&#039;ll take over all the household chores so you can be a queen at home. Of course, I hope you&#039;ll allow me to preserve my masculine pride in front of my family. If we do get married, I can give you about five to six thousand every month.”<br /> <br /> It was a well-worn script that Emmanuel recited in a single breath.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was dumbfounded at his earnest expression and apparent lack of shame at his much lower salary.<br /> <br /> A long while later, she burst into a chuckle.<br /> <br /> She had never met a man who could humor her so.<br /> <br /> “What are you laughing about?” Unimpressed by her reaction, Emmanuel continued, “I know I don&#039;t check all the boxes, but I promise I&#039;ll be a good and responsible husband if we&#039;re married!”<br /> <br /> Pfft!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie failed to keep in her snigger.<br /> <br /> An annoyed Emmanuel demanded, “Why are you laughing, Ms. Quillen? Don&#039;t you think you&#039;re being rather rude?”<br /> <br /> “Sir, you&#039;re a very good man!” Mackenzie stopped smiling and retorted coldly, “But I think you&#039;re the confused one here. I&#039;m not here for a blind date!”<br /> <br /> Huh? What is going on?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s eyes widened in horror as he sputtered, “Isn&#039;t this table number eight?”<br /> <br /> “Yes, but this is the VIP area. You must be looking for table number eight in the common dining area. Please go out and turn right!” She pointed a slender finger at the exit.<br /> <br /> “Oh... Sorry! I&#039;m so sorry! I mixed things up!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel wished he could sink into the floor in embarrassment. He jumped to his feet, ready to make a hasty escape.<br /> <br /> That was so embarrassing! How could I sit at the wrong table for a blind date? No wonder she was laughing so much. She must have thought I was shooting above my weight!<br /> <br /> Shortly after Emmanuel&#039;s departure, an old man entered Mackenzie&#039;s private room, escorted by four black-clad bodyguards.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel would have been astonished if he was still around. The old man was none other than the stranger he had helped earlier in front of the café!<br /> <br /> He implored, “Perhaps this is fate, Mackenzie. You&#039;re twenty-seven, but you&#039;ve never been in a relationship because of your misandry. No man would dare come near you! But that young man succeeded! He&#039;s also a kind and just person. A while ago, he helped me outside the café and didn&#039;t expect a reward for his actions!”<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s true identity was Terence Quillen, chairman of Yeringham&#039;s premier financial corporation.<br /> <br /> While his wealth could trump that of entire nations, he had a major regret in life.<br /> <br /> Terence had had three sons who tragically passed away before him. They either had no children of their own or only left daughters behind.<br /> <br /> Mackenzie was Terence&#039;s favorite granddaughter and next-in-line to helm Terence Group.<br /> <br /> Her intelligence and charisma did not change the fact that she was a woman.<br /> <br /> Before Terence met his maker, he wished his favorite granddaughter could give him a great-grandchild.<br /> <br /> That spurred him to fake his fall in front of the café and scout a decent man for his granddaughter. To his surprise, the young man who helped him earlier made a blunder of his own blind date and ended up meeting Mackenzie instead.<br /> <br /> Isn&#039;t that fate?<br /> <br /> Mackenzie remained stoically unmoved by her grandfather&#039;s words. “Grandpa, he may have passed your test, but he hasn&#039;t passed mine. I&#039;ll marry him if he aces my test.”<br /> <br /> She wanted to fulfill her grandfather&#039;s wish, but she naturally wished to promise herself to a good man.<br /> <br /> Marrying a man after one blind date was simply too hasty and careless.<br /> <br /> Terence&#039;s gaze lit up expectantly, and he replied, “All right! I&#039;m sure he will pass your test!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Failure<br /> <br /> After turning right at the door, Emmanuel finally found table number eight in the common dining area.<br /> <br /> Sure enough, a woman was seated at the table, looking like she was running out of patience.<br /> <br /> Dressed in professional attire that accentuated her beautiful curves, she was, by all means, a sight to behold.<br /> <br /> Even though she didn&#039;t exude the same air of elegance that Mackenzie had, there was no denying she had the power to make men fall at her feet.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel wasn&#039;t disappointed in the slightest. After all, he was well aware of his own qualities.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, he straightened himself up and approached the woman with a smile.<br /> <br /> “Sorry I&#039;m late! My name&#039;s Emmanuel Lowe. I&#039;m twenty-eight years old, and I work as a gynecologist with an annual salary of eighty thousand—”<br /> <br /> “Stop!” the woman coldly interrupted before he could finish his introduction. “What&#039;s the meaning of this? With what little you have to offer; do you seriously think women would want to marry you? I can&#039;t believe you even had the nerve to be late! What right do you have to keep a woman waiting? This has been an utter waste of my time. Hmph!”<br /> <br /> After firing off a barrage of questions, the red-faced woman angrily splashed a glass of water on Emmanuel&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> The latter, who was caught off guard, instantly became soaking wet.<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, Emmanuel didn&#039;t lose his temper. After all, he was indeed late because he went to the wrong place, so he could understand why the woman was upset.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. You&#039;re twenty-eight and still only earning eighty-thousand a year. No wonder you&#039;re doing so poorly! Not only do you lack punctuality, but you also don&#039;t seem to take life seriously. You&#039;re doomed to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy your entire life! I&#039;m shocked you even have the guts to go on a blind date with me... Stop being delusional!” the woman scolded as she shot Emmanuel a look of contempt.<br /> <br /> The next second, she grabbed her bag and stormed off, not once bothering to leave her name.<br /> <br /> To add insult to injury, she even waved a wad of cash in front of Emmanuel&#039;s face, then slapped it hard on the table as payment for the bill.<br /> <br /> The latter&#039;s gaze darkened instantly as rage began pulsing through his veins.<br /> <br /> This woman is humiliating me! I may not have high expectations for marriage, but that doesn&#039;t mean I don&#039;t have a temper! Argh! As much as I want to make her regret her actions, I know I don&#039;t have that capability...<br /> <br /> Since the woman was gone, Emmanuel, too, left the café glumly.<br /> <br /> To his surprise, he had only just stepped out the door when he saw a long-haired man deliberately colliding into a BMW and screaming in pain.<br /> <br /> Emmanuel couldn&#039;t help but furrow his brows. Oh, gosh. That man is clearly staging a car accident. Why is there so much trouble in this café today?<br /> <br /> “Ah! Someone&#039;s been hit!”<br /> <br /> “Argh! My leg&#039;s broken! Murderer!”<br /> <br /> Four men immediately rushed out to join the commotion when the long-haired man fell on the ground.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, Emmanuel saw right through their ploy. Ha! Those guys must be the co-conspirators!<br /> <br /> Just then, a young lady hastily exited the BMW, clad in a maroon sleeveless dress that revealed a large expanse of tender, fair skin.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter? How could I have injured your leg when I was driving so slowly?” she asked anxiously.<br /> <br /> Seconds later, the long-haired man&#039;s buddies surrounded the woman, demanding compensation. “Cut the crap! Pay up! Pay up now!”<br /> <br /> Several people in the café had witnessed the staged accident, but unfortunately, they were so afraid of the big, burly men that no one dared to confront them.<br /> <br /> “How much do you guys want?” the woman muttered helplessly, having resigned herself to the fact that she&#039;d have to settle the matter with money.<br /> <br /> The group of thugs, however, began leering at and drooling over her.<br /> <br /> “Haha. Hey, why don&#039;t you have some fun with us?” one of the men suggested.<br /> <br /> Just like that, what had started as a staged accident quickly turned into public harassment.<br /> <br /> The pretty woman was so scared out of her wits that she staggered backward until she bumped into Emmanuel.<br /> <br /> Instead of taking advantage of her like the other thugs, Emmanuel stepped in front of her and glared at the long-haired man.<br /> <br /> “Your leg&#039;s broken, and you&#039;re asking for compensation, huh?”<br /> <br /> Upon seeing Emmanuel&#039;s menacing expression, the thugs felt chills down their spines.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Mackenzie was sitting in the café and watching the entire scene unfold.<br /> <br /> Well, well, well. Who knew that man would be so brave? I&#039;m sure no one else would have the guts to go up against five thugs.<br /> <br /> The next second, Emmanuel stunned everyone by viciously kicking the long-haired man&#039;s leg.<br /> <br /> “Argh!” the latter shouted in pain as he began hopping on the leg that was supposedly broken.<br /> <br /> The onlookers instantly let out a collective gasp.<br /> <br /> Goodness gracious! That man is daring!<br /> <br /> Mackenzie, too, had curled her lips into a smile.<br /> <br /> The café was one of her properties, so naturally, she had also seen how Emmanuel&#039;s blind date went.<br /> <br /> I thought he was a timid man when he didn&#039;t flare up despite being splashed with water. Who knew he was just a gentleman who doesn&#039;t lose his temper with women? I must admit, he looks rather charming when he shows his tough side!<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s this? Didn&#039;t you say your leg&#039;s broken? I&#039;m impressed you can still jump on it!” Emmanuel mocked.<br /> <br /> When the onlookers realized that the long-haired man had lied about his injury, they wasted no time scolding and criticizing him.<br /> <br /> By then, the other thugs had also lost their bravado and fell silent. After all, they knew the tables had turned on them.<br /> <br /> “Hmph. I&#039;ll let you off this time. You&#039;d better watch your back!” the long-haired man warned before running away with his tail between his legs.<br /> <br /> With that, the pretty woman gave Emmanuel a warm smile and coyly gestured for him to get into her car. “Hey, handsome, thank you so much for your help. Would you like to go to my house for a drink?”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, however, brushed her off without a second thought. “No, thank you. I have other things to do!”<br /> <br /> Seeing how unmoved he was by her advances, the woman couldn&#039;t help but stomp her feet in frustration.<br /> <br /> Back in the café, Mackenzie heard her grandfather burst into loud guffaws.<br /> <br /> “Haha! I told you so, Mackenzie! Didn&#039;t I say that man has an excellent character? Your assistant, Lexi, is such a beautiful woman, yet he refuses to give her the time of day! Once you guys are married, you won&#039;t have to worry about him betraying you!”<br /> <br /> The more Mackenzie ruminated about Terence&#039;s words, the more her impression of Emmanuel improved.<br /> <br /> “Don&#039;t be too happy yet, Grandpa! Men are either after looks or money,” Mackenzie uttered coldly before getting up.<br /> <br /> Ha! I doubt Emmanuel can pass my second secret test of character!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Emmanuel had gotten home after his matchmaking session failed spectacularly.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, his sister, Roselynn Lowe, was frustrated beyond belief. “What? Another unsuccessful blind date?”<br /> <br /> This is the eighteenth time, for goodness&#039; sake! My brother&#039;s a six-foot tall, fit, and upstanding young man. Why won&#039;t any woman take a fancy to him? He may be thick-skulled at times, but surely, someone will still appreciate him for his good looks, won&#039;t they?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s mother, Alessandra Cadigan, seemed even more anxious as she hurriedly dragged him out of the house.<br /> <br /> “Mom, what are you doing?” Emmanuel asked, startled by how panic-stricken Alessandra was.<br /> <br /> “What am I doing? I&#039;m worried sick about you!” the woman scolded without breaking her stride. “I don&#039;t understand it, either. Our neighbor&#039;s an unkempt twenty-eight-year-old novelist who&#039;s always cooped up at home, yet he&#039;s already planning for his second child! Why can&#039;t my son get a girlfriend? That woman didn&#039;t even stay for the blind date, did she? I paid good money to set this up for you! Let&#039;s go see her at her house right now!”<br /> <br /> “What?” Emmanuel choked out.<br /> <br /> Did I hear that right? I can&#039;t believe Mom has gotten this desperate! The matchmaking session was an utter failure, so why must she still insist on dragging me to the woman&#039;s place? Wouldn&#039;t I just be embarrassing myself again?<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Rags to Riches<br /> <br /> In any relationship, the party taking the initiative was often seen as lowlier and more desperate.<br /> <br /> Therefore, upon seeing Emmanuel and his family at her house, Milani Zimmerman wore an even haughtier expression than when she was at the café.<br /> <br /> Ha! I knew he wouldn&#039;t be able to get over my looks, so he&#039;s come to badger me again!<br /> <br /> Milani&#039;s mother, Melody Claus, was just as smug when she learned of the Lowe family&#039;s intention.<br /> <br /> “If your son wishes to marry my daughter, you&#039;ll have to give us a betrothal gift of five hundred thousand,” she said as she raised her palm. “We won&#039;t accept anything less!”<br /> <br /> Emmanuel&#039;s heart instantly sank.<br /> <br /> Oh, my goodness! Five hundred thousand? Is she trying to sell her daughter?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, however, gritted her teeth and nodded. “T-That&#039;s fine!”<br /> <br /> As long as my son can get married, I&#039;ll do anything to make up for the betrothal gift, even if it means selling the house!<br /> <br /> “Your family must also provide a car and matrimonial home!” Milani&#039;s father chimed in. “More importantly, you&#039;re not going to let my daughter pay for any installments or maintenance fees!”<br /> <br /> By then, Emmanuel was on the verge of losing his patience.<br /> <br /> Shouldn&#039;t marriages be consensual? I don&#039;t expect both parties to be forking out the wedding expenses equally, but why does it feel like my family&#039;s here to surrender and be fleeced?<br /> <br /> Alessandra, too, found herself in a tight spot.<br /> <br /> She could sell the house to afford the betrothal gift, but how would she pay for the couple&#039;s car and home?<br /> <br /> “Sure. That&#039;s no problem!” Roselynn piped up, even going so far as to pull her brother back when she realized he wanted to object.<br /> <br /> She was just as eager for Emmanuel to start a family, and at thirty years old, she had worked and saved up enough to make the necessary down payments for him.<br /> <br /> Since Mom is settling the betrothal gift, I shall help Emmanuel with the car and home!<br /> <br /> “Lastly, he will bear all household expenses after the wedding!” Milani suddenly said.<br /> <br /> That, however, was the last straw for Emmanuel. “I don&#039;t mind paying this much if she&#039;s coming to work for us as a housekeeper, but if she expects to be treated like a princess or queen, you can forget it! I don&#039;t need that!”<br /> <br /> “Look at your son! What&#039;s with that attitude?” Milani yelled. “We aren&#039;t even married yet, and he&#039;s already so domineering. Wouldn&#039;t it be worse down the road?”<br /> <br /> “No, no, no... The marriage will work out. It&#039;d work out just fine!” Alessandra pleaded, desperate to finalize the wedding.<br /> <br /> I can&#039;t wait any longer... I must fulfill my husband&#039;s last wish by the end of the year!<br /> <br /> Having seen how things were going, even Roselynn knew she had to step in to persuade her mother. “Mom! Stop forcing it!”<br /> <br /> Manny&#039;s right. There&#039;s nothing wrong with giving a betrothal gift, car, and house. However, asking him to be the sole supporter of his family after the wedding is too much! What about his wife, then? Why can&#039;t she chip in? Will she be sending her own money back to her parents?<br /> <br /> Just then, Milani&#039;s younger brother, Jacob Zimmerman, suddenly appeared with a cocky grin plastered on his face. “Haha! Don&#039;t forget about me, Milani! When it&#039;s my turn to get married, I&#039;d be counting on you guys to buy me my car and house too!”<br /> <br /> Upon hearing that, Emmanuel instantly exploded with rage.<br /> <br /> “What? Am I marrying your sister or your entire family? I may as well support all of you!”<br /> <br /> Even though Emmanuel had only meant that as an angry remark, Milani decided to hold him to his word. “Hah! You&#039;d better remember what you just said! In that case, I&#039;ll leave you to plan and pay for the wedding banquet and honeymoon. Don&#039;t tell me you can&#039;t afford that...”<br /> <br /> “Get lost! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you!” Emmanuel retorted as the rage and ferocity he used to experience on the battlefield came flooding back.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t know what the Zimmermans were playing at, but there was no doubt they were monsters.<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself! How dare you ask me for my hand in marriage! I&#039;d rather marry anybody than you too!” Milani snapped back.<br /> <br /> Given my qualities, I have no problem marrying a rich man, so why should I settle for a man like Emmanuel? I&#039;m only too happy that he wants to fall out with me!<br /> <br /> After giving an exasperated laugh, Emmanuel stood up and stormed off, leaving Alessandra and Roselynn with no choice but to follow suit.<br /> <br /> To their surprise, they had only just stepped out of the Zimmerman residence when three luxury cars pulled up in front of them.<br /> <br /> The Zimmermans quickly popped out to see the commotion and almost dropped their jaws when they saw the car lineup.<br /> <br /> Oh! Those cars are worth tens of millions! What&#039;s going on? Since when were the Lowes that fancy?<br /> <br /> Emmanuel, on the other contrary, seemed to recognize one of the cars. Hmm... Didn&#039;t I see that car outside the café?<br /> <br /> The next second, Terence stepped out of the car, surrounded by his convoy of suited bodyguards.<br /> <br /> He smiled as he approached Emmanuel and said politely, “I&#039;m here to return the favor, Mr. Lowe, after you helped me outside the café!”<br /> <br /> Needless to say, everyone was stunned.<br /> <br /> Roselynn couldn&#039;t hide her excitement and gripped her brother&#039;s arm tightly.<br /> <br /> Ah! Isn&#039;t this like those rags-to-riches stories?<br /> <br /> The more Emmanuel thought about it, the more he frowned. Wow... Who knew this old man was a millionaire? Could he have intentionally fallen at the café?<br /> <br /> Terence waved his hand, and within seconds, his subordinates had unloaded several boxes of gifts.<br /> <br /> Not only were there precious stones and jewelry, but there were also famous paintings, antiques, and even a Porsche key.<br /> <br /> The total value of the items had to be at least ten million.<br /> <br /> For someone who earned a mere eighty thousand a year, ten million was an eye-watering amount of money that Emmanuel could only dream of!<br /> <br /> Upon witnessing the scene, the Zimmerman family almost collapsed in shock.<br /> <br /> Milani might be a well-dressed woman, but the truth was, her family was just like any other average family. To them, ten million was undoubtedly an astronomical sum!<br /> <br /> If I had known Emmanuel would become a multi-millionaire, I&#039;d have married him straightaway!<br /> <br /> After snapping out of her daze, she smiled and hastily clutched Emmanuel&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> “What&#039;s the matter, darling? Oh, wow... You&#039;re so kind to help the elderly! I love that about you!”<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s your darling?” Emmanuel asked, embarrassing Milani so much that she wanted to crawl into a hole.<br /> <br /> As though that wasn&#039;t enough, he brusquely pushed her away and added, “Didn&#039;t you just reject me? Why are you still calling me that?”<br /> <br /> “Uh... I—” Milani muttered, clearly at a loss for words.<br /> <br /> Her family, too, was incredibly frustrated.<br /> <br /> After all, they had just missed out on getting a wealthy son-in-law!<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Alessandra was about to say something when Roselynn tugged at her.<br /> <br /> As much as I want Manny to start a family, I can&#039;t let him settle for the horrible Zimmermans! Besides, he&#039;s rich now! I&#039;m sure he can find a better woman!<br /> <br /> “Mom, Roselynn, let&#039;s go!” Emmanuel said before ushering both women into the car.<br /> <br /> He didn&#039;t want to accept the gifts, especially since he knew he hadn&#039;t done anything to deserve them. However, it wasn&#039;t the time and place to discuss the matter, so he decided to leave instead.<br /> <br /> Once the Lowe family had left, a gust of cold wind swept over the Zimmermans as they seethed silently.<br /> <br /> “How could you have made such remarks earlier, Milani? Do you think it&#039;s easy to find a millionaire these days?” Melody berated.<br /> <br /> “W-What should I do now, then?”<br /> <br /> In all honesty, Milani was at a complete loss. She had gone on several blind dates to find a rich husband who could give her a life of luxury.<br /> <br /> Alas, who knew she&#039;d let a multi-millionaire slip right through her fingers?<br /> <br /> “What else can we do? They&#039;ve already come to our place to ask for your hand in marriage. Can&#039;t we do the same?” Melody suggested.<br /> <br /> Jacob, who was just as anxious, instantly exclaimed, “I don&#039;t care, Milani! You have to marry that multi-millionaire! When my girlfriend and I get married, you must give us a house and a luxury car! Otherwise, I&#039;ll disown you!”<br /> <br /> “Okay, okay. I got it!” Milani replied with a long sigh.<br /> <br /> Argh! Emmanuel and I left on such bad terms... 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The words from my ex-husband still lingered in my ears.<br /> &quot;I know you cheated on me, Malia! I saw the pictures!&quot;<br /> I laughed inconsolably. If he loved me truly he would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding himself with 3 sluts.<br /> I was getting scared. This wasn&#039;t the husband I knew at all.<br /> ————————<br /> <br /> It was five in the afternoon I&#039;m just arriving from the ladies banquet. Mason had me attend these silly meetings to give a proper presentation of a powerful man&#039;s wife. Since I love him dearly and I love seeing that man happy...i go. At first I thought it would such but turns out it was a great committee with women that were lively and friendly and my friends. I never thought after a three year marriage I would be apart of a prestigious organization of women. Something I am very proud of.<br /> Mason and I met back in college I graduated with a Masters of Arts in fashion and him of course business and politics. I was amazed by the way when we met I the outcast girl with big glasses and loose clothing had grabbed the attention of a god-like looking man... literally.<br /> •Memory•<br /> I was in my final year and working on a project line. My class was preparing for the night to have models walk the catwalk in our designs. I noticed him but he never saw me. the girl with the hair up in a bun, jeans, and a shirt that made me look bigger then what I am but it never bothered me. I was comfortable in my clothing. One of the models happen to be his weekly flame was trying one of my dressed when she fell and twisted her ankle.<br /> &quot;That is why i don&#039;t wear 4-inch heels on a daily base.&quot; I said as my instructor looked at me &quot;Go on and put the dress on.&quot; she said strictly. &quot;NO! she&#039;s fat she&#039;ll break the dress!&quot; Liv, Mason&#039;s &quot;girlfriend,&quot; said trying to walk. By the time my instructor could say anything I was already in the back fitting into my own design.<br /> Nervous and shy I slowly stepped out the pearly white dress hugged my curves in the right spots and my small frame fit perfectly. As they were arguing, I could see Mason trying to calm Liv down. When he stopped and looked up he looked in awe like he saw someone more beautiful than me? though I was the only one on the stage. My instructor Ms. Viola turned around and smiled &quot;OH Malia! you look dazzling in your dress!&quot; the dress was a wedding gown. a strapless mermaid dress with transparent white material for the train. Ms. Viola came onto the stage and loosened up my hair letting my chocolate brown hair cascade down. I smiled and giggled and frowned when she took my glasses off. &quot;There&#039;s the beauty you hide.&quot; she said making blush. She turned to the crowd &quot;Doesn&#039;t she look beautiful and she designed the dress! Such Talent!&quot; She said clapping that the elements with the light and fabric material combine well.<br /> I looked down and see Mason still staring at me. Blushing I am escorted out so I can change out of my dress and into my clothes. As I walked off the stage my friend Dalia came took a rubber band and tides my shirt back in a knot. &quot;There much better...dont take it off it&#039;s my birthday remember,&quot; she said giving me the death glare. smiling i saluted her and went back to finishing preparations.<br /> That night it was a huge success and i received a scholarship for my designs by a local designer. only 3 semesters to go. I am going places already. As the night ended and everyone has gone out to the after-party I drove to a local cafe called &quot;Millie&#039;s&quot; and order my favorite soy chai tea latte. As I sat at a booth alone sketching a new design that occurred to me someone joined me. I looked up and there he stood Mason Michealson in the flesh, in my favorite booth as I call it.<br /> &quot;Um hi,&quot; I said shyly<br /> &quot;Hello I&#039;m Mason.&quot; he said as if I didn&#039;t know who he was! The whole campus knows who he is.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m Malia.&quot; I replied back.<br /> &quot;I know who you are.&quot; that&#039;s a miracle. &quot;Your the designer who looked absolutely stunning in her own wedding design...is that your idea for a wedding dress?&quot; he asked me.<br /> I froze &quot;Ummm no my idea is more historically elegant.&quot; I responded as I turned the page over and showed him my dream dress. &quot;this is my dress&quot; there was a paused as he..what it looks to be a man appreciating my work of art. &quot;Hopefully one day it will come alive....if i ever get married that is.&quot; I said looking down. He looked up at me as I took a sip of my latte. &quot;You would look beautiful in this dress and the man that marries you is going to be lucky,&quot; he said. My eyes widen in shock, did he! did he just. Say that! HE DID!<br /> &quot;If I ever find him.&quot; I said looking down as I took my drawing back.<br /> &quot;Maybe you just did.&quot; my heart stops after those words. I think he&#039;s drunk or high on something! He can&#039;t ..I...I ...I&#039;m not his type. My nerves are getting to me oh god. I suddenly stood up and grabbed my belongings and dashed out for my life. He&#039;s a player he has a history and a reputation with the girls on campus. I could just be his next game. No, No I am not that kind of girl.<br /> I unlocked the car and open the car door. &quot;Malia don&#039;t go I didn&#039;t mean to scare you.&quot; I stopped in place and turned around to face him. &quot; I&#039;m not scared of what you said I&#039;m scared of you. I know of your player history a different girl every week or day I&#039;m not that kind of girl who&#039;s going to let myself be swooped away by some guy who&#039;s being extra nice to me when I&#039;ve seen how you behave with others..so rude and cold. I am not a conquest... I want forever and you can&#039;t give me forever regardless of your pretty words. I have a brain compare to your &quot;girlfriends&quot; I said as and got into my car and left him.<br /> After that, he was persistent to win me and in the end, he did. We got married a month after graduating both with honors in our field. Three years of heavenly bliss. He was my first real love, first buss, first experience. I thought it was going to be forever.<br /> I walked into our home and headed up the stairs to change for the evening. As I head up the stairs hearing noises that I only hear when Mason and I are doing....things in private. I walk down the hall to see multiple sets of clothes scattered on the floor. My heart stops and I look at the door into my bedroom where the noises is coming from. The moaning and groaning and the sounds of pleasure. A tear race down as suddenly takes the doorknob and open the door. Gasping from both sides his eyes weren&#039;t with panic they were calmed like he didn&#039;t care. He was in bed with three women all blonde just like the women he uses to go after before we started our relationship.<br /> I couldn&#039;t say a word so I left I ran for my life and almost stumbled down the stairs. Screaming as my knees hit the floor. I got up and ran out of the back and towards the lake. Clouds were moving in as it started to rain. I stood my dock letting the rainfall on my hoping that I could just die. When it started to thunder I walked back to the house...his house. He was in the living room worrying yelling out orders. As I walked in I shivered as the cold air introduces me &quot;home&quot; all eyes are on me. His eyes were glaring at me, what&#039;s his problem I didn&#039;t cheat on him.<br /> &quot;Mrs. Rose bring me a tea please to the guest room and Chester I&#039;m going to change and I&#039;ll need boxes up in the bedroom so I can pack my belonging,&quot; I said walking past them not saying a word to Mason. As I passed him he grabbed my arm, &quot;Packing! Where are you going to your lover!&quot; he said with pain and anger in his voice &quot;Lover? What are you talking about? No, my parents.&quot; I said taking my arm back and I left him standing there.<br /> After my hot shower and I was I warm clothes I stared at the bed of the guest room thinking of what to do next. How could he? &quot;What&#039;s his name?&quot; I look behind him looking baffled. &quot;Who?&quot; I simply respond.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t play games with me, Malia! I know you cheated on me! I saw the pictures!&quot; so confused and dizzy I shook my head. &quot;Me cheating are you drunk?&quot; His eyes blazed with anger as he took me by my shoulders and shook me violently. &quot;Don&#039;t Lie TO Me!&quot; scared I closed my eyes and cried as I figured it out. He cheated on me because he believes I cheated on him. His hands were going down to my stomach pressing in hard and instinctively I pushed him away and slapped him. &quot;I want the divorce and I never ever want to see you again....as always you assume before asking questions.&quot; Just in time, Chester comes in with Mrs. Rose. After an hour in I was gone...he didn&#039;t even say goodbye. The worst part I was expecting him to do so. I am so foolish, I shouldn&#039;t be hard on myself the signs were there. Sighting, I started thinking about my future and how I was going to survive and obviously not off my soon-to-be-ex-husband no way.<br /> I didn&#039;t kill myself studying for nothing. I still have connections and I am amazingly enough a fashion figure. I can do this I will survive...just like the song. Chester dropped me off at my parents who graciously allowed me to stay for a few days.<br /> The next morning a week later I woke up with a text from my still husband to meet at the lawyer&#039;s office. Three hours later I was back in my tight jeans and white tank top with a loose dark green cotton sweater and grey high heels. I got used to them .... I&#039;m addicted now hush.<br /> The heels of my shoes clicked against the stone floor as I walked into the lawyer&#039;s office. Upon entering I had to witness Mason flirting with the lawyer. Gah! I quietly enter and slammed the door. &quot;Mason stop flirting with every living breathing thing you can start again in momentarily right?&quot; Shocking them both with my entrance. &quot;Op didn&#039;t expect me to be so early..... too bad chop-chop assemble the papers I have an appointment after here,&quot; I said as I approached the chair and sat down crossing my legs. I just happen to be wearing his favorite shoes. Noticing how he was moving in his chair.<br /> As the lawyer or Ms. Renee explained I will be left with nothing but ten thousand dollars that were already in my bank account. So I had no say what so ever. MEN, Once we signed the papers I looked at him and looked away and walked out of the office. I was halfway down the hall when he came after me.<br /> &quot;Malia.&quot; I don&#039;t know why I stopped but I did. Turning around to face him &quot;What is it, Mr. Michealson.&quot; I said almost formally. &quot;This happened because of you.&quot; He had the nerve to do this. I was about to open my mouth when i suddenly became dizzy. &quot;MALIA!&quot; he took hold of me to keep me from falling. &quot;Let me go! I&#039;m fine Mason.&quot; I took a deep breath. &quot;Sorry... I...I. I haven&#039;t eaten much since I left your house...actually nothing at all amazing that I&#039;m still standing...why am I telling you I am not your business anymore.&quot; I laughed inconsolably then stopped and slapped across the face with tears streaming down. &quot;You are a jerk&quot; emphasizing the word oh so humbly. &quot;If you loved me truly you would have gone to me for verification instead of bedding yourself with 3 sluts which I hope you get checked for any STDs, but then again not my problem your not my husband anymore....you Brute!&quot; I said finishing off my rant. I turned on my heels and left the office and left to meet with my mom for the doctor&#039;s appointment.<br /> After the doctor&#039;s office I stared out the window crying, I am alone, jobless, and pregnant and today I am a newly divorced woman.<br /> <br /> &quot;You need to tell him or at least let him know.&quot; Livia said as she rubbed my back. I sniffle and dried my tears away nodding. I looked at her and closed my eyes and took a deep breath. &quot;Your right...he has the right to know at least,&quot; I told her. &quot;And I am going to do that right now,&quot; I said as I stood up and walked over to my closet picking out jeans and a comfortable red plaid blouse along with grey flats. &quot;Why now? Why not later? Livia asked trying to block my way from my dresser. &quot;Because I want to get this over with and I have work remember at the cafe later in the afternoon,&quot; I said as I made my way behind her and cleaned up my face and applied the most natural amount of makeup on with a pale pink matte and shine on my lips. &quot;I&#039;ll go tell your mom you&#039;re going out,&quot; she said leaving the bedroom. &quot;Thank you,&quot; I said as I grabbed my handbag.<br /> An hour later I arrived at The Michealson Inc. As I walked into the lobby I walked right pass everyone with all eyes on me. I suppose they&#039;re wondering what&#039;s the ex-wife doing here. I didn&#039;t care at all I stepped into the elevator. With a group of executives &quot;Gentlemen and ladies.&quot; I said politely as they returned a hello or nod. We were only 20 floors up and left with three executives. &quot;Please make sure Mason remembers he has the private Humanity charity gala and that he is required a date,&quot; I said remember the gala we were supposed to go together to...I don&#039;t know why I even remember.<br /> Cheese and sprinkles the elevator doors open and that horrible cucumber lotion smell came rushing into my nostrils. That sense! Making me dizzy, I never liked cucumber lotion has a Halloween type smell, nauseous much.<br /> As I walk out I see Maddy polite smiling face turn into a frown to glare. I walked to her desk as everyone stopped and stared at me &quot;Good day Maddy I need to see Mason is he in his office?&quot; I asked kindly. Rudely she replies &quot;Yes but he&#039;s with his &quot;client,&quot; she said &quot;Why don&#039;t you leave and go with your lover.&quot; she said all brave and bold. Behind her, I could hear a couple of the other assistants cheer her on. &quot;Excuse me?&quot; I wasn&#039;t confused about the accusations of me having a lover but my ex-husband secretary to know this private information. &quot;Your not the bosses wife you can....&quot; The doors open and out came Elizabeth Renee aka the divorce lawyer with a smiling ex-husband of mine. She was blushing and smiling in her black dress addressing her curves to the world. They didn&#039;t see me which is weird I&#039;m the human in plaid!<br /> Mason leaned in and busses her. My heart broken into million pieces, but then my mind click he&#039;s just using her she will be gone by next week. Clearing my throat his eyes widen when he saw me. Ms. Renee blushed and left instantly. &quot; I need to talk to you privately,&quot; I said stepping forward. &quot;Make an appointment then Maddy schedule her in nine or in three years I don&#039;t know you decide on some month on the 16 at 10:30 am,&quot; he said as Maddy nodded and typed in the information &quot;oh and I took the liberty of calling every fashion-related agencies with the assistance of one of my assistants who volunteered to help to not hire you so I hope you enjoy minimum wage..&quot; He said like my dreams didn&#039;t matter to him anymore. That is his revenge..my blood boiled, I worked my hip in college to fulfill my dreams and now that he...he..he.I just want to die! My dreams, my goals, my baby! How am I supposed to raise a child on my own if I have multiple jobs and not the field I love! get a minimum wages job and work my life and miss all the important milestone of my baby. He hit it! Please prepare for an ultimatum.<br /> &quot;Maddison cancels that appointment I won&#039;t be able to attend I might be in labor alone in nine months or busy with a small child in three years,&quot; I said boldly. My words stopped everyone and everything around me. Mason stopped and looked up and saw the tear streaming down.<br /> &quot;Your lying you can&#039;t be! That&#039;s not my child. I&#039;m sure it&#039;s your lover&#039;s child! You bimbo!&quot; he yelled out again he hit the button again.<br /> I walked up to him and in front of all his employees and clients I slapped him across his angelic and God-like face. &quot;NEVER IN YOUR MISERABLE LIFE CALL ME A bimbo AGAIN!&quot; I shouted.<br /> &quot;I only came here to inform you that I am having YOUR child! But please clear this one detail for me....what is the man&#039;s name that I supposedly cheated on you on? hmm, cause I have no idea who he is!&quot; I said with all honesty. The people around me, I can hear their whispers, their gossip. Mason just stood there stuck his shocked expression. &quot;Madison I&#039;m sure you know what&#039;s the jerk&#039;s name? Since you obviously know all the gossip of the office and everything right?&quot; I said giving her my death glare. &quot;Alejandro Posada&quot; she even took the newspaper with the picture and article even. I looked over it and it looks so familiar and then it clicked I remember him, I remember that day. I looked up at Mason and started laughing, &quot;I regret the day I let your playboy hh intiio my heart!&quot; I said I held the paper up and made the announcement, &quot;This is a set up because on that day I was in there with Chief Botiago and Alejandro Posada was trying the women&#039;s committee samples for the charity we went too together three months ago and I was designing another &quot;Michealson design&quot; remember his mother&#039;s party, Mason? The dress she wore?&quot; I shook my head as people started to realize what I was saying. &quot;Your gullible and insecure hip has been greatly manipulated.&quot;<br /> &quot;You destroy our marriage, my trust, and ruin my future!&quot; I walked away with paper in hand and I stop turning around. &quot;Look at me! Look at me real good Mason because this is the last time you will ever see my face and the child I hold here he or she will never know you! And know that it is your fault.&quot; I said as I left the lobby and went straight to the elevator. Mason shouted my name and ran towards me. I wanted to turn around and forgive him but the doors open and I stepped in and I was gone. I managed to sneak out of the building without being seen but they saw me they just didn&#039;t say anything!<br /> I stopped by a cafe shop and order a fruit platter before heading into my upcoming shift. As I ate I think fate struck me, it was him Alejandro Posada walked through those doors. My teary eyes met with his dark brown eyes. &quot;You&quot; he walked over to me and he looked down at the table seeing the paper.<br /> &quot;I heard about your marriage I am so sorry,&quot; he said kindly. Sighting, I wiped my tears away. &quot;It&#039;s ok I&#039;ll survive just need to find another job and go to the health department..I&#039;m divorced and pregnant,&quot; I told him his eyes widen as my tears just rained on.<br /> &quot;You&#039;ll find a job you&#039;re an extraordinary designer.&quot; I smile, &quot;Mason blocked all my ties to the fashion world I called 10 companies and all said, &quot;No we&#039;re not hiring&quot; but I can hear their lies.&quot; I Wiped more tears away as he looked down. &quot; I just want a new life and to disappear and never be seen again with my baby.&quot; And suddenly his head looked up &quot;I have an idea&quot;, he leaned into me and whispered, &quot;Marry me?&quot; I blinked several times &quot;what&quot; flabbergasted I cocked my head confused and all. &quot;Just say yes, I can give you my name and help you regain your name in the fashion world anonymously, and your baby will have a family and security,&quot; he said it all sounded nice but I don&#039;t love him.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m sorry, but no I won&#039;t marry you I don&#039;t even have feelings for you only as a friend,&quot; I said truthfully. Alejandro nodded. &quot;I&#039;m ok with that I&#039;m gay anyway so the feeling is mutual. I&#039;m not opposed to living a lie I&#039;ve been doing it my whole life thanks to my grandparent&#039;s old values,&quot; he said clearing it up. It all made sense now literally why he was never seen with women but a few but mostly men.<br /> &quot;What do you say disappear off the planet..which I mean country, raise your baby in a safe environment, make your designer dream come true, make a comeback, and inherit me as your best friend and &quot;husband&quot; hmm&quot; I laughed as another man joined us.<br /> &quot;This is my boyfriend,&quot; he said in a whisper &quot;Jonathan, Jonathan this is my &quot;future wife,&quot; he said as he gave him a crazy look. &quot; I didn&#039;t even give you an answer!&quot; I said quickly. &quot;I&#039;m just assuming you&#039;ll say yes so I can finally go to my Abuelita and tell her I getting married so she can stop pairing me up with women and he&#039;ll live with us he&#039;s my live-in assistant but people are getting suspicious,&quot; he said as they both took my hands. I helped him once and now he&#039;s returning the favor....big time.<br /> &quot;Ok&quot;<br /> &quot;Really&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes!&quot;<br /> I looked out the window and saw Mason standing there staring at me. I looked away and started asking about investigating who did this to us because it causes more problems on his side than mine. Alejandro looked behind me as he was on the phone talking to a lawyer about the newspaper. In the end, once Alejandro took my hand Mason left like he lost everything.<br /> One day I will confront him and prove to him my innocence not for our love for dignity.		Cha112		48	https://facebook.com/61554217282088	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> Last night,She had sex with a man for the first time…🔥🔥🔥<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Xeyla McLean never expect to stumble upon her fiancé&#039;s affair when she returned to the company to get something.<br /> <br /> Hearing the moan coming from an office, she initially suspected that one of her artistes was behaving indecently. Just as she was about to knock on the door, she heard a coquettish voice ask, &quot;Cain, when can we be together openly?&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was stunned.<br /> <br /> The voice seemed to be Pheona Irving&#039;s.<br /> <br /> Pheona was the most popular artiste under her management, and &quot;Cain&quot; was Xeyla&#039;s fiancé, Cain Irving.<br /> <br /> But... how could that be possible?<br /> <br /> Xeyla thought that she must have misheard it.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t help but shake her head in denial.<br /> <br /> &quot;Honey, be a little more patient.&quot; The man&#039;s tone was lazy. Unmistakably, it was Cain. &quot;The company has just gotten on track. We still need her for many things.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Alright then.&quot; After a snort, Pheona added smugly, &quot;She would never have thought that I&#039;m not your sister actually.&quot;<br /> <br /> What?<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Xeyla felt dizzy. Not only did her mind go blank, but her ears were buzzing too.<br /> <br /> By the time she had regained her composure, the conversation in the office had ended. However, she was constantly reminded of the reality as her temples throbbed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t imagine it, nor was it a dream. It was all real.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, Xeyla and Cain founded Starlight Entertainment together. And immediately, Cain signed Pheona and introduced Pheona as his sister. Xeyla believed it wholeheartedly and put all her efforts into making Pheona the most popular actress in the entertainment industry.<br /> <br /> But now, it turned out that the two had been deceiving her all along!<br /> <br /> Xeyla trembled violently not only because of heartache and humiliation but also anger.<br /> <br /> Tears dripped down her face, and she had to cover her mouth desperately to prevent herself from sobbing out loud.<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t let the two find out that she was there. If she confronted them now, it would be too easy for them!<br /> <br /> Thinking of the emotions and efforts that she had invested in the past three years, Xeyla wiped away her tears resolutely and left the company quietly.<br /> <br /> When Xeyla got home, she immediately played the surveillance video of the office.<br /> <br /> Cain and Pheona probably never expected that she had just installed surveillance cameras in every office a few days ago. Ironically, Pheona was part of the reason why the cameras were installed. Nevertheless, Xeyla didn&#039;t expect the cameras to come in handy so soon.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was destiny that she finally saw the truth now, as she had been deceived for so long. Xeyla thought to herself self-deprecatingly.<br /> <br /> In the video, Pheona&#039;s face soon came into sight. She had her eyes closed. Her face was flushed, and she was tightly embracing Cain.<br /> <br /> Perhaps because Xeyla&#039;s heart was already numb from the pain, she was surprisingly calm at the sight of it.<br /> <br /> Without further ado, she quickly cut out this part of the video and copied it to her external hard drive.<br /> <br /> After doing all this, she went to the bathroom and washed away the icy tears on her face.<br /> <br /> When she looked up into the mirror, a pale yet pretty face came into sight.<br /> <br /> However, anyone who saw her face would exclaim with pity.<br /> <br /> And that was because there was a red birthmark, about the size of a baby&#039;s palm, on her right cheek.<br /> <br /> It was precisely because of this birthmark that she believed in Cain&#039;s sweet words in the first place back then.<br /> <br /> And it was also because of this birthmark that, no matter how talented Xeyla was, she could only be relegated to the backstage.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, why would she pour all her heart and soul into Pheona by working tirelessly to help Pheona secure a role, staying up late countless times to select scripts, writing character insights, and even drinking until her stomach bled?<br /> <br /> But now, all her efforts for Cain and Pheona had become a joke.<br /> <br /> Only now did she understand why Pheona had always been hostile to her for no reason and why Pheona always hung around Cain close. Several times, she even saw the two embracing each other in intimacy.<br /> <br /> Yet, Xeyla always thought that it was normal for them to have such a close tie since they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Siblings, tsk.<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla clenched her fists with unknown emotions burning in her eyes.<br /> <br /> At this moment, her phone, which was placed by the sink, rang.<br /> <br /> Seeing the caller ID &quot;Cain&quot; on the screen, Xeyla bit her lip.<br /> <br /> She calmed down her emotions before answering lightly, &quot;Hello.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Where are you?&quot; Cain asked with rudeness in his tone. &quot;Haven&#039;t you been contacting Elias, the director of &#039;The Tales of Annika,&#039; lately? How is it? Has he agreed to cast Pheona as the female lead?&quot;<br /> <br /> The television series, &quot;The Tales of Annika,&quot; was invested in by TS Group, a leading enterprise in the country. TS Group&#039;s businesses span multiple industries, such as finance, communications, real estate, e-commerce, etc. Evidently, the enterprise had abundant resources.<br /> <br /> Cain had always wanted to meet the heir of TS Group, Fletcher O&#039;Neill, who was also the current executive president. Unfortunately, Fletcher had been low-key and mysterious. Even though Cain was the president of Starlight Entertainment, his business card was still far from enough to be passed to Fletcher.<br /> <br /> Hence, Cain needed to use the tv series to establish a relationship with TS Group. Needless to say, he attached great importance to the series as a result.<br /> <br /> Xeyla was well aware of his intentions. Therefore, lately, she had been meeting with the director of the series, Elias Van Dahl, frequently. Last night, Elias finally agreed to give Pheona another chance.<br /> <br /> Prior to discovering the office affair, Xeyla was confident that Pheona would get the role. But now...<br /> <br /> &quot;Oh, Elias still hasn&#039;t changed his mind. He is still not satisfied with Pheona&#039;s performance in the audition,&quot; replied Xeyla faintly, trying not to let her tone show any unusualness.<br /> <br /> &quot;Ugh, this man!&quot; Cain hissed angrily. &quot;In that case, we must make sure that the Newington Awards tonight is flawless. If Pheona wins the Best Actress for Television Series, Elias will change his mind for sure! Now, you should go find out what the organizers and judges think.&quot;<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that Xeyla realized that whenever Cain called her, he always spoke in a high-handed and condescending tone.<br /> <br /> She clenched her fists and looked at herself in the mirror, slowly showing a smile. &quot;Sure.&quot;<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> At 5 o&#039;clock in the evening, the red carpet event began.<br /> <br /> The venue tonight was packed with celebrities. Since Pheona had high popularity lately, she was one of the last few to make an entrance.<br /> <br /> Next to the red carpet, among the audience, Xeyla was wearing a mask and not attracting any attention.<br /> <br /> Soon, Pheona, dressed up in her best outfit, entered the venue. She held Cain&#039;s arm, smiling as she walked up the red carpet.<br /> <br /> The cheers were deafening. It was no surprise since Pheona was the most eye-catching actress of the year.<br /> <br /> &quot;Wow. That must be Pheona Irving and her brother, Cain Irving!&quot; An audience next to Xeyla continued to shout excitedly, &quot;Ah, she&#039;s so lucky! Her brother is the president of the company, and the company has been providing her with so many good opportunities! No wonder her popularity has skyrocketed in recent years!&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla heard the words. Something flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> Indeed, Starlight Entertainment had given all the best resources to Pheona. Not to mention that as her agent, Xeyla also worked painstakingly hard for Pheona.<br /> <br /> Every one of Pheona&#039;s roles was carefully selected by Xeyla. In fact, in order to leave a good impression on the directors, Xeyla would always explain the script to Pheona beforehand and rehearse with the latter repeatedly, which ultimately helped Pheona establish a reputation as a skilled actor in the industry.<br /> <br /> Despite all of this, Pheona would occasionally throw tantrums. At those times, Xeyla treated Pheona like a younger sister and would patiently coax her.<br /> <br /> whenever there were dangerous scenes on set, Xeyla would always stand in as a stunt double for her. But during the show&#039;s promotion, Xeyla never took credit for it. Instead, she portrayed Pheona as a dedicated and hardworking actress, which earned Pheona countless fans.<br /> <br /> If it hadn&#039;t been for Xeyla&#039;s efforts, Pheona wouldn&#039;t have accumulated such a huge fan base in just three years.<br /> <br /> Reputation and good impression were hard to be built up, but they were easy to be destroyed. Sometimes, they could be ruined with just a single video.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 The Sex Tape<br /> <br /> At 7 o&#039;clock in the evening, the award ceremony officially began.<br /> <br /> Pheona was still immersed in the excitement of walking the red carpet. She whispered to the man beside her, &quot;Cain, the cheers were the loudest when I came out.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Exactly, my superstar.&quot; Cain smiled indulgently. But subconsciously, he was scanning the surroundings. &quot;Strange. Where&#039;s Xeyla? She hasn&#039;t been answering her phone.&quot;<br /> <br /> A trace of disgust flashed in Pheona&#039;s eyes. &quot;Cain, can we not talk about her?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She went to scout for information. We aren&#039;t sure whether the judges have picked you,&quot; explained Cain with his brows furrowed slightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Well, who else can they pick?&quot; With a cold snort, Pheona continued, &quot;Cain, I honestly don&#039;t think she&#039;s all that great. Even without her, I&#039;ll still become famous.&quot;<br /> <br /> Cain just smiled noncommittally and turned his gaze towards the stage.<br /> <br /> As time ticked by, it was finally time for the Best Actress for Television Series.<br /> <br /> The highlights of the nominees&#039; performances from their respective shows were being played one by one on a big screen. When it was the turn of the last nominee, Pheona, the screen flickered strangely twice.<br /> <br /> Then, Pheona&#039;s flushed face suddenly was shown on the screen.<br /> <br /> At first, everyone was dumbfounded. The venue fell into an eerie silence. Some even wondered when Pheona, who had always taken innocent roles, had filmed a sex scene.<br /> <br /> Even Pheona herself was dumbfounded at first, only staring at her face on the screen with surprise. The video had no sound, but her entranced expression was enough to explain everything.<br /> <br /> Immediately right after that, a man appeared in the video. Due to the angle, only his side profile could be seen. However, Cain immediately recognized the man&#039;s identity.<br /> <br /> It was no one but himself!<br /> <br /> &quot;Stop it!&quot; He stood up abruptly and roared, &quot;Stop the video now!&quot;<br /> <br /> By now, Pheona had also realized what was happening. Her face turned ashen in an instant.<br /> <br /> All the celebrities, reporters, and audience in the venue finally responded to the situation. There was an uproar. Many took out their phones and cameras to film the video frantically.<br /> <br /> It was a sex tape!<br /> <br /> The woman in the tape was Pheona, a rising goddess and tonight&#039;s favorite for the Best Actress award.<br /> <br /> As for the man in the video, his identity was originally unknown to the public. But when Cain stood up and shouted frantically, everyone suddenly realized that the man was very likely to be Cain.<br /> <br /> What a shock!<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Somehow, no one paused the video, and the tape was played for more than ten seconds. So, Cain rushed backstage like crazy.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, sitting in the audience, Xeyla silently laughed at the sight of his erratic behavior.<br /> <br /> Using the local area network to replace Pheona&#039;s performance video with the tape was an easy task for her.<br /> <br /> And this was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Taking advantage of the chaos in the venue, Xeyla quietly left. She went to the riverside with a six-pack of beers.<br /> <br /> Although she had a good alcohol tolerance, for some reason, she became a bit drunk after drinking for a while tonight.<br /> <br /> She took out her phone and saw that social media was taken over by the shocking news.<br /> <br /> Mockingly, she curled her lips.<br /> <br /> Revenge may be satisfying, but she still felt aggrieved at the thought of the emotions and efforts that she had wrongly invested.<br /> <br /> She had thought that Cain could provide her with a home, but the reality proved her wrong. In the end, she was still alone.<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark on her face, she would never be able to fulfill her dreams. What now? Did she have to work with another Cain and Pheona?<br /> <br /> Xeyla gave a bitter laugh and turned off her phone.<br /> <br /> Tonight, she didn&#039;t want anyone to reach her, let alone have Cain find her.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she couldn&#039;t go back to her apartment for the time being.<br /> <br /> With that in mind, Xeyla hailed a taxi and went to Majestic Hotel, where she booked a room.<br /> <br /> When she walked into the elevator with her room card, her steps were already unsteady.<br /> <br /> The effect of intoxication hit her fast.<br /> <br /> She swiped her room card in the elevator, pressed the floor button, then closed her eyes and massaged her sore temples.<br /> <br /> Soon, the elevator doors opened.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and then stared blankly for a while.<br /> <br /> Somehow, the elevator took her directly to the living room of a suite, which had a low-key but luxurious decoration, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and warm yellow lights.<br /> <br /> Without a doubt, this was the hotel&#039;s presidential suite.<br /> <br /> But she clearly booked a regular room.<br /> <br /> Xeyla lowered her head and stared blankly at her room card, but she didn&#039;t find anything wrong.<br /> <br /> She just wanted to rest now.<br /> <br /> So, she stumbled a few steps inside and then, subconsciously, held her breath.<br /> <br /> There was a man sitting on the sofa not far away.<br /> <br /> It was a very handsome man.<br /> <br /> He had his eyes closed. His sharp eyebrows were slightly furrowed with a hint of coldness. Under his tall and straight nose, his crimson thin lips were tightly pursed, as if he was trying to hold something back.<br /> <br /> There was a cold and unwelcoming aura emanating from him.<br /> <br /> One of his hands was resting on the armrest, whereas the other was propping up his forehead. With his bathrobe collars opened, his exquisite clavicles and clear muscle lines were revealed.<br /> <br /> Perhaps he was uncomfortable. His Adam&#039;s apple moved up and down. His jaw to neckline was tense, and he was full of sexiness.<br /> <br /> Seeing that, Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath.<br /> <br /> As an excellent agent, she had a sharp sense that if the man was willing to enter the entertainment industry, he would definitely be popular.<br /> <br /> No, this isn&#039;t the point. The point is that the room is clearly mine.<br /> <br /> Staggeringly, Xeyla approached the man and tried to be imposing. &quot;Excuse me, this is—&quot;<br /> <br /> Before she could finish, the man suddenly opened his eyes.<br /> <br /> Those were a pair of deep and cold eyes. His pitch-black pupils seemed bottomless as if they could draw one&#039;s soul into them.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s words were stuck in her throat.<br /> <br /> &quot;Get out.&quot; The man calmly spat out the words. His deep voice was very hoarse.<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked her eyes repeatedly.<br /> <br /> Under the continuous influence of alcohol, her reaction was slow.<br /> <br /> &quot;Are… are you feeling unwell?&quot; The influence of the alcohol was so strong that Xeyla found it difficult to straighten her tongue.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s eyebrows were knitted together, and his handsome face was filled with gloom. &quot;Get out.&quot;<br /> <br /> After being drugged by his grandfather, Steve O&#039;Neill, with an aphrodisiac, Fletcher decided to stay at a hotel nearby. Despite having taken several cold showers, he could still feel the heat and desire in his body. So now, he could only wait for the drug effects to wear off.<br /> <br /> Earlier, he had dismissed his bodyguards and assistants. He didn&#039;t expect that a clueless woman would barge in.<br /> <br /> &quot;No, you must be having a fever.&quot; With her arms extended, Xeyla wanted to help him. &quot;Why don&#039;t I take you to the hospital to check it out—ah!&quot;<br /> <br /> Her steps were unsteady, and with a loss of balance, she fell straight into his arms.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 One-Night Stand<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s senses were immediately filled with the strong scent of male hormones, and under the catalysis of alcohol, she was dizzy and disoriented.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help himself and grabbed her wrist.<br /> <br /> Initially, he had intended to push her away. But when her soft body landed in his embrace, he felt as if blood was boiling.<br /> <br /> Her body fragrance was mixed with a hint of alcohol. It was a fatal stimulation to every nerve in his body.<br /> <br /> He couldn&#039;t help but curse in his heart.<br /> <br /> &quot;Sorry.&quot; Embarrassedly, Xeyla got up from him. But under the influence of alcohol, she stumbled again. Once again, she fell onto his lap.<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s breathing became heavier.<br /> <br /> &quot;If you don&#039;t want to lose your V card, get lost,&quot; he warned slowly. His voice was quite husky.<br /> <br /> Tilting her head, Xeyla thought for a while before realizing what he meant.<br /> <br /> In the past three years, she had never done any intimate stuff with Cain, which she had always thought was a tacit understanding between her and Cain.<br /> <br /> But now, she finally came to the realization that Cain didn&#039;t like her at all. Hence, he had been deceiving her like she was a fool.<br /> <br /> There was a sudden twinge of pain in her heart. She reached out to hug Fletcher&#039;s neck, staring straight at him with a misty look in her eyes. &quot;Perhaps… I want to!&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils slightly contracted.<br /> <br /> It was only at this moment that he saw her face clearly for the first time.<br /> <br /> She had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol, as her charming eyes were watery and full of drunkenness. Under her slightly upturned nose lay her alluring pink lips.<br /> <br /> Undeniably, she was attractive.<br /> <br /> Her face was delicate and pretty, whereas her skin was as white as snow.<br /> <br /> Therefore, the bright red birthmark on her right cheek stood out even more. However, although the birthmark was abrupt, it was not ugly. Instead, it had a peculiar charm.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher couldn&#039;t help but reach out to touch her cheek.<br /> <br /> Xeyla felt him caressing her face and couldn&#039;t help but giggle.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Fletcher came to his senses. Narrowing his gaze, he asked in a hoarse and dangerous tone, &quot;Do you know what you&#039;re saying?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I know. I want to have sex with you.&quot; She sounded proud.<br /> <br /> With his pupils contracted and the veins on the back of his hand bulging out, he grabbed her hand. His breathing became extremely heavy.<br /> <br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay.&quot; She comforted him insincerely. Then, licking her lips, she cupped his face and stared straight at his thin lips.<br /> <br /> Right now, Fletcher&#039;s handsome face was already covered in sweat.<br /> <br /> When he realized her intentions, he decisively pinned her down on the sofa.<br /> <br /> She let out a painful cry and looked a little aggrieved.<br /> <br /> Gulping, Fletcher tried to slow down his disordered breathing. He looked down at the woman on the sofa and hesitated for a moment. Eventually, he took a blanket from the backrest of the sofa and covered her body. &quot;Close your eyes and sleep.&quot;<br /> <br /> She had a room card in her hand. Apparently, there was a mistake on the hotel&#039;s part.<br /> <br /> Otherwise, he would have thrown her out.<br /> <br /> He turned around to leave, but her soft arms were wrapped around him right then.<br /> <br /> Xeyla pressed her burning cheek against his back. Her voice was low and soft. &quot;Don&#039;t go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Let go.&quot; Fletcher&#039;s tone was tinged with a bit of anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;No.&quot; Still clung onto him tightly, she pleaded, &quot;Stay, please.&quot;<br /> <br /> At this moment, with a chaotic mind, she had no time to ponder about his identity, nor did she care about where she was. She only knew that his breath made her feel very comfortable.<br /> <br /> Perhaps it was because she had been drinking. At this moment, she felt very lonely and couldn&#039;t help but want to keep the warmth, even if it was short-lived and unreal.<br /> <br /> Hearing her pitiful voice, Fletcher paused for a moment.<br /> <br /> He had always been aloof and quite impatient with women. Tonight, his grandfather not only drugged him but also specially prepared a woman for him. Just now, even when the drug effect was at its strongest, he could still push away the woman arranged by his grandfather for him. But now, his determination was somewhat weak against this other woman behind him.<br /> <br /> Exerting all his self-control, he grabbed her wrist and turned around. His handsome face was filled with an extraordinary level of restraint. &quot;Lie down.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla blinked. Soon, her eyes turned red from aggrievement. &quot;Do you think I&#039;m ugly too?&quot;<br /> <br /> Because of the birthmark, growing up, she had been ridiculed. So when Cain said he didn&#039;t mind, she felt like she had found true love.<br /> <br /> But thinking about it now, in the past three years, Cain hardly showed her any affection and rarely looked her in the eye.<br /> <br /> In fact, he had always despised her. Sadly, she only realized it now.<br /> <br /> Therefore, just like Cain, the man in front of her must be despising her too. He rejected her when she asked for sex.<br /> <br /> She was really pathetic.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, she lowered her head. She seemed lost and sad.<br /> <br /> At the sight of that, Fletcher felt that part of his heart was tugged badly.<br /> <br /> With his lips pursed, he answered in a tense voice. &quot;No.&quot;<br /> <br /> When Xeyla heard his deep and hoarse voice, somehow, she couldn&#039;t stop feeling wronged. Her tears fell uncontrollably. &quot;Don&#039;t leave then.&quot;<br /> <br /> Her figure and look were charming and delicate. But at this moment, she seemed like a homeless little animal, with cautious yearning and attachment.<br /> <br /> As if at this moment, his acceptance could save her.<br /> <br /> Fletcher felt a certain string in his mind suddenly break.<br /> <br /> Lowering himself, he grabbed her chin and said in a low-pitched voice, &quot;Don&#039;t regret it.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Of course not!&quot; Xeyla realized that he had changed his mind. She broke down in tears and buried herself in his arms. &quot;You&#039;re a good man!&quot;<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> When Xeyla woke up, her mouth was dry, and her head felt like splitting.<br /> <br /> Not to mention that her body was in pain everywhere.<br /> <br /> She struggled to sit up from the bed, rubbing her temples as memories flooded back into her mind.<br /> <br /> Last night, she successfully took revenge on Cain, but that wasn&#039;t the point. The point was... she seemed to have gone to the wrong hotel room and had sex with a stranger.<br /> <br /> Joylessly, she ran her hand through her hair.<br /> <br /> She felt very embarrassed.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t expect herself to reveal such a fragile side after getting drunk. And she even had casual sex with a random man.<br /> <br /> Vaguely, she remembered that the man only agreed to stay after her begging and tears.<br /> <br /> It was as if he was doing this for her out of pity.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla felt even more embarrassed.<br /> <br /> However, since she was the one who took the initiative, she stopped acting sentimental.<br /> <br /> With a sigh, she calmed down and dragged her body to the bathroom while enduring the soreness. When she looked down and saw the marks on her body, she couldn&#039;t help but blush.<br /> <br /> She didn&#039;t dare to look any longer and hurriedly finished washing up. Later, coming out of the bathroom, she found a set of new clothes on a cabinet.<br /> <br /> It seemed that the man was quite considerate. Xeyla believed that to avoid awkwardness, the man must have already left the hotel by now.<br /> <br /> As she thought so confidently, she walked out of the bedroom and into the living room.<br /> <br /> Only then did she realize that she was wrong.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 The Shrinking Birthmark<br /> <br /> The living room was huge, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were wide open. When the breeze came, it brought a chill.<br /> <br /> Xeyla looked up and saw Fletcher sitting behind a long table.<br /> <br /> In the daylight, his angular and handsome face was even more impactful. Xeyla couldn&#039;t help but hold her breath subconsciously.<br /> <br /> Although his short hair was slightly disheveled, his tidy white shirt was buttoned all the way up. It gave him an extra air of nobility and restraint, as well as a chilly aura that kept people at bay.<br /> <br /> At this moment, he was holding a tablet in his right hand and tapping something on the screen with his left hand. His fingers were long, and his knuckles were clean and distinct. Against the backdrop of the high-tech tablet, they looked particularly pretty.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s heartbeat accelerated.<br /> <br /> Perhaps hearing some noise, Fletcher put down the tablet in his hand and looked up. His gaze fell directly on her.<br /> <br /> Those pitch-black, deep eyes were filled with lofty and cold arrogance. Yet, they had a calm and confident look. It was as if she was just prey and destined to never escape his grasp.<br /> <br /> Her heart tightened. Under such a gaze, she could hardly stand.<br /> <br /> &quot;Um...&quot; She coughed lightly, trying to calm herself down. &quot;I apologize for last night. I&#039;ll take my leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> At the same time, Fletcher gazed at her pretending composed look with a deep and meaningful expression, as if he saw through her hidden panic.<br /> <br /> &quot;Come here.&quot; Although his voice was faint, it carried an irresistible dominance.<br /> <br /> Instinctively, Xeyla walked over and sat across from him.<br /> <br /> &quot;Take a look. If you&#039;re good with it, sign it.&quot; He lightly tapped on the table.<br /> <br /> Now that he mentioned it, she noticed the document on the table. She glanced at it quickly, then gasped.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fl-Fletcher O&#039;Neill?&quot; she asked, stuttering. &quot;You&#039;re Fletcher O&#039;Neill?!&quot;<br /> <br /> She couldn&#039;t believe it.<br /> <br /> Did I have sex with the Fletcher O&#039;Neill last night?!<br /> <br /> And this mysterious and legendary figure is actually so young, and… very good-looking!<br /> <br /> She was so shocked by what she had just learned that she couldn&#039;t recover her senses for a long time.<br /> <br /> With her eyes widened and her mouth slightly agape, she appeared a bit silly.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, Fletcher was very pleased by her reaction. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. Something flashed in his gaze. &quot;Keep reading.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla turned the page and finally saw the content of the agreement.<br /> <br /> &quot;Y-You w-wanna get married to me?!&quot; she stammered.<br /> <br /> With a dull thud, Fletcher put down his cup on the table. Then, his cold and unquestionable voice sounded. &quot;Yes.&quot;<br /> <br /> At that moment, Xeyla thought of many things.<br /> <br /> For one, Cain had mentioned Fletcher&#039;s name many times with enthusiasm. Cain had been hoping to get investment from TS Group. If Cain learned that the fiancée whom he had been looking down upon married Fletcher, the look on Cain&#039;s face would be very interesting.<br /> <br /> Besides, Fletcher had enormous wealth and power. It was hard for Xeyla to say no.<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, she soon regained her rationality.<br /> <br /> What do I have that this man would look at me differently? All we had is just a one-night stand. With his money and status, he can have any woman he wants.<br /> <br /> Besides, there&#039;s still this unsightly birthmark on my face. Because of this birthmark, many men would subconsciously look away when they see me for the first time.<br /> <br /> Fletcher might have agreed to fool around with me last night due to his goodwill. But, getting married?<br /> <br /> It must be a trick!<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla closed the document and said seriously, &quot;I&#039;m sorry. I can&#039;t sign this.&quot;<br /> <br /> Fletcher&#039;s pupils dilated slightly. He did not expect her to turn him down.<br /> <br /> His grandfather had been desiring to see him get married and have children. So, if he didn&#039;t find a woman to marry soon, it seemed that his grandfather would continue to seek ways to do so. Drugging him like last night was just the beginning.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when Fletcher woke up this morning and saw Xeyla&#039;s peaceful sleeping look, he suddenly had this thought that if he absolutely had to marry someone casually, why not chose Xeyla?<br /> <br /> Most importantly, her scent had a certain appeal to him. If it was her, perhaps he wouldn&#039;t be repulsed.<br /> <br /> But now, she refused his marriage proposal.<br /> <br /> It was she who pleaded with him to stay last night with a pitiful look. How dare she refused his proposal after that!<br /> <br /> But when Fletcher saw Xeyla&#039;s determined look, his gaze darkened.<br /> <br /> His fingers lightly tapped on the table, and with each tap, Xeyla&#039;s heart raced a little faster.<br /> <br /> &quot;I… don&#039;t think that&#039;s a good idea…&quot; answered Xeyla in difficulty. Deep down, she was feeling guilty though.<br /> <br /> It seemed that Fletcher was upset.<br /> <br /> &quot;Tsk.&quot;<br /> <br /> He snorted. His tone carried a hint of coldness and mockery.<br /> <br /> Both of Xeyla&#039;s hands were trembling slightly, and she couldn&#039;t bring herself to look at his expression. In fact, for a brief moment, she even wanted to give in and sign the agreement.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Fletcher said in a faint tone, &quot;You can go now.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla was surprised.<br /> <br /> &quot;Anything else?&quot; He looked up at her.<br /> <br /> &quot;Nothing.&quot; With an awkward chuckle, she got up without hesitation. &quot;I&#039;ll leave now.&quot;<br /> <br /> After leaving the hotel, Xeyla managed to hail a cab and said to the driver, &quot;Rosewood Mansion.&quot;<br /> <br /> Then, she let out a sigh of relief, though her heart was still thumping fast.<br /> <br /> It wasn&#039;t her fault for being easily intimidated. The oppressive presence given off by Fletcher was just too strong. If she hadn&#039;t spent three years in the entertainment industry, where she had been exposed to grand spectacles, she might have surrendered long ago.<br /> <br /> As for that random and bizarre marriage proposal, it was right for her to reject it.<br /> <br /> After all, someone like Fletcher was way out of her league.<br /> <br /> Soon, the cab arrived at Rosewood Mansion.<br /> <br /> Returning to her own little apartment, Xeyla could finally relax.<br /> <br /> Then, she recalled that the sex tape of Pheona and Cain was played at yesterday&#039;s awards ceremony.<br /> <br /> She had turned off her phone for more than ten hours now and felt like she was completely cut off from the world, which was a wonderful feeling.<br /> <br /> She knew without a doubt that many must have called her since last night, but she had no intention of dealing with them.<br /> <br /> Upon entering the bathroom, she looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> <br /> The birthmark on her right cheek was still there, and it even appeared more vibrant than before.<br /> <br /> A hint of melancholy crossed Xeyla&#039;s eyes, but in the next moment, she froze.<br /> <br /> Something wasn&#039;t right.<br /> <br /> Since she looked at the mirror every day, she was intimately familiar with the shape and size of the birthmark. She was absolutely certain that today the birthmark appeared smaller by a whole round.<br /> <br /> At the realization of that, she rubbed her eyes and leaned in closer to the mirror to observe carefully for a while. Then, her heart began to race.<br /> <br /> Indeed, the birthmark had undeniably shrunk. It wasn&#039;t her imagination!<br /> <br /> The change would mean that one day the birthmark could completely vanish.<br /> <br /> She would be freed from all the limitations the birthmark had imposed on her and could finally step in front of the camera to make all her dreams come true!<br /> <br /> With the surge of thoughts in her mind, she felt her blood boil with excitement.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> For so many years, the birthmark remained unchanged. So, why did it suddenly shrink today?<br /> <br /> What did she do differently from last night till now?<br /> <br /> Xeyla furrowed her brows and pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes.<br /> <br /> Last night…<br /> <br /> She had sex with a man for the first time.<br /> <br /> Yes, this must be it! This must be the reason why the birthmark has become smaller! It can only be for this reason!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Holding a Press Conference<br /> <br /> Xeyla was caught up in a huge frenzy. For so many years, she had already given up hope. Who would have thought that the birthmark was somewhat similar to a mark which some women wore to indicate their virginity?<br /> <br /> And there was one more crucial point.<br /> <br /> To make the birthmark disappear, could she just have sex with any man? Or did it have to be Fletcher only?<br /> <br /> If having sex with any man would work, it would be fine. But if it had to be Fletcher only...<br /> <br /> At the thought of that, Xeyla regretted it so much that she wanted to go back in time.<br /> <br /> She should have signed the marriage contract just now. If she had signed it, she could have found a legitimate reason to sleep with him, and perhaps it wouldn&#039;t take long for the birthmark to disappear completely.<br /> <br /> But now...<br /> <br /> Thinking of Fletcher&#039;s distant and aloof demeanor, Xeyla almost had zero hope.<br /> <br /> With his status and the fact that he had already given her a chance, he probably wouldn&#039;t be willing to give her another chance.<br /> <br /> Even if he was willing, it was almost impossible for her to see him again, given their vastly different statuses.<br /> <br /> Her hope that had just risen was crushed. She couldn&#039;t just have sex with a random man to test out her hypothesis.<br /> <br /> Xeyla knocked her head against the mirror in frustration.<br /> <br /> But no matter what, she finally found a way to make the birthmark disappear.<br /> <br /> Xeyla&#039;s eyes lit up again with a sudden burst of excitement.<br /> <br /> Just a few minutes ago, she was still extremely uncertain about her future.<br /> <br /> Now, she had goals.<br /> <br /> One of them was to sleep with Fletcher.<br /> <br /> And the other one was to get back control of Starlight Entertainment.<br /> <br /> She wanted Cain and Pheona to repay everything they owed her. Considering her understanding of Cain, she knew very well that a sex tape wouldn&#039;t be sufficient to bring him down.<br /> <br /> Thinking of that, Xeyla went to the living room and took out her phone.<br /> <br /> As soon as she turned on the phone, the notifications of messages kept popping up.<br /> <br /> She took a look and saw that Cain had probably called her more than a hundred times since last night.<br /> <br /> In addition, many reporters whom she knew in the circle, as well as her colleagues and top executives of the company, had also called her.<br /> <br /> It seemed that last night&#039;s video had caused quite a stir.<br /> <br /> Just as she was about to check her social media, Cain&#039;s call came in.<br /> <br /> She answered it.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla!&quot; Cain almost roared. &quot;Where did you go? Have you heard what happened last night?&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla was somewhat surprised. It seemed that Cain hadn&#039;t suspected her at all.<br /> <br /> &quot;I wasn&#039;t feeling well after I arrived at the venue, so I came home early to rest. I had no idea that my phone ran out of battery. I just managed to turn it on. What happened?&quot; she asked with a light tone.<br /> <br /> Cain seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. &quot;Xeyla, no matter what you see, don&#039;t believe it. Pheona and I have been framed.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;What?&quot; exclaimed Xeyla in surprise.<br /> <br /> To be fair, she got to applaud herself for her acting skills.<br /> <br /> &quot;In any case, come to the company as soon as possible. We&#039;ll hold a press conference in an hour, and we need you to be our spokesperson. The sooner you come, the better!&quot; he urged.<br /> <br /> &quot;Okay, I&#039;ll be there right away.&quot; Upon saying that, Xeyla hung up the phone for the first time.<br /> <br /> Just then, another call came in. It was her colleague, Leo Marsh.<br /> <br /> She answered the call.<br /> <br /> &quot;Xeyla! Thank goodness you finally picked up the phone!&quot; Quickly, Leo described the event last night before updating her on the current situation. &quot;Cain released a statement in the name of the company this morning, saying that the two in the video are not him and Pheona, but just two random people who resemble them. But clearly, this explanation isn&#039;t convincing enough, so he&#039;s planning for you to step out to clarify for him and Pheona. Xeyla, don&#039;t go. Cain is using you!&quot;<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Xeyla asked in surprise, &quot;Leo, why do you say that?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I always felt that something was off between him and Pheona since before. So when I saw that video, I knew for sure that those two had something going on!&quot; Leo continued urgently, &quot;Xeyla, I know you&#039;re hurt, but you must believe me. Cain—&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I believe you.&quot; Xeyla cut him off. &quot;Leo, don&#039;t worry. I know everything.&quot;<br /> <br /> A warm feeling rose in her heart. There were still people in the company who truly cared about her.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Leo seemed to take a breath. &quot;So last night&#039;s event… Ah! I get it now! Well, I&#039;m looking forward to the press conference later, ha-ha-ha.&quot;<br /> <br /> Xeyla smiled and hung up.<br /> <br /> She returned to the mirror and studied the birthmark on her face. Suddenly, she had an idea.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> At Starlight Entertainment, there were ten minutes left before the press conference would start.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why hasn&#039;t Xeyla come yet?&quot; Cain repeatedly called Xeyla&#039;s phone, but there was no answer. In frustration, he threw his phone onto the sofa.<br /> <br /> Pheona sat by the side. Her face was pale and full of tears.<br /> <br /> The incident last night was like a public humiliation. Just the idea of the whole world had seen the sex tape of her and Cain filled her with intense anger.<br /> <br /> &quot;Why does it have to be Xeyla? Maybe it was her who shared that video!&quot; Pheona clenched her fists tightly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Impossible,&quot; Cain denied firmly. &quot;Even if she found out, she would never do such a thing.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Still, I don&#039;t want her to clarify for us.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;She&#039;s my fiancée. Her stance is crucial!&quot; insisted Cain.<br /> <br /> &quot;Fiancée this, fiancée that!&quot; After yelling that, Pheona wept again.<br /> <br /> Although she and Cain loved each other, because of Xeyla, they could only be together in secret.<br /> <br /> Even when everyone was now suspecting that they were in an incestuous relationship, Cain wouldn&#039;t allow her to reveal the truth still.<br /> <br /> Why?<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, stop causing a scene,&quot; Cain said sternly as he looked at her. &quot;Think about your future in the entertainment industry.&quot;<br /> <br /> Pheona choked. &quot;But, I don&#039;t want her to be the spokesperson!&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;This is the only way to clarify things now!&quot; To be honest, Cain wasn&#039;t sure. He didn&#039;t know whether Xeyla would still unconditionally believe him like before if she saw the video.<br /> <br /> Just then, an assistant knocked on the door and came in. &quot;Mr. Irving and Miss Irving, it&#039;s time. The reporters are waiting outside.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Pheona, let&#039;s go.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;But Xeyla isn&#039;t here yet,&quot; muttered Pheona.<br /> <br /> Although she never admitted it, at this moment, Pheona realized that she lacked the courage to face the reporters alone.<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, but if we&#039;re late, the reporters will have something to write about again!&quot; Cain&#039;s tone was impatient. &quot;And not to mention that this is a live broadcast!&quot;<br /> <br /> Only a live broadcast could spread the press conference in real time and effectively suppress the rumors.<br /> <br /> Pheona finally had nothing to say, gritted her teeth, and gave in. &quot;Fine.&quot;<br /> <br /> The assistant pushed open the door for them, and immediately, countless microphones and cameras were aimed at the two of them, making it almost impossible for them to see clearly.<br /> <br /> &quot;Mr. Irving, where is your fiancée, Miss McLean?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Didn&#039;t your company make a statement that she would clarify for you at the press conference today? Where is she? Has she also started to doubt your relationship with Miss Irving?&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Miss Irving, as the third person in the two&#039;s relationship, how do you feel?&quot;<br /> <br /> Countless malicious questions came at them.<br /> <br /> Pheona&#039;s face turned pale, and she almost couldn&#039;t help but shout out that it was Xeyla who was the shameless third person.<br /> <br /> At the same time, Cain&#039;s expression didn&#039;t look good either. He raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. &quot;Xeyla is on her way and will be here soon. Please wait a moment.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;I doubt Miss McLean will show up.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Yeah, who could stand such a thing? And they even claimed that someone pretended to be them in the video. Tsk, only their diehard fans would buy that!&quot;<br /> <br /> The voices of skepticism were growing stronger and louder. As the scandal had captured the attention of the public, the reporters were eager to uncover more sensational information.<br /> <br /> Cain pursed his lips and gradually grew uncertain.<br /> <br /> Did Xeyla grow suspicious as well? Is that why she hasn&#039;t shown up now?<br /> <br /> By abstaining from this press conference, she&#039;s practically taking a stance in agreeing with the accusations against me and Pheona. In that case, we&#039;ll never be able to clear our names!<br /> <br /> As time passed, the reporters witnessed the increasingly grim expressions on Pheona and Cain, and they took even more photos.<br /> <br /> The reporters were glad that they had more sensational pieces to write about.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, the viewers who tuned in to the live stream also affirmed the nature of the scandal. Pheona&#039;s most devoted fans were overcome with emotions and found themselves shedding uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Just then, a slender figure made her way toward the press conference venue from a distance.<br /> <br /> Cain was the first to catch sight of her and shouted, &quot;Xeyla!&quot;<br /> <br /> Instantly, the reporters quieted down.<br /> <br /> Following Cain&#039;s gaze, they turned their heads to behold a slender and graceful figure.<br /> <br /> In the next second, a collective gasp of astonishment escaped from their lips.❤🔞😍<br /> <br /> -------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There are limited chapters to put here, click the button below to continue reading 😉🔥&lt;Blind to Love&gt;🔥 (It will automatically jump to the book when you open the app)		A wonderful story		55247	https://facebook.com/100083177024234	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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She’s your fiancée!”<br /> The doctor uttered in panic. Bullets of sweat formed on his back and forehead. He looked at the guy who was standing on the side. His handsome face showed no emotions as he stared at the lady on the hospital mattress. Her body looked pale and lifeless. <br /> Meanwhile, the gent’s eyes were filled with indifference and emptiness.<br /> “As if she deserves to live. This kind of lady does not even deserve to be my wife.”<br /> The lady felt a sudden wave of pain through her body.<br /> ‘What happened?’ she thought, feeling strange.<br /> She only remembered getting betrayed and trapped by her subordinates during the mission. She thought she was going to pass away.<br /> ‘Why do I still feel pain? The explosion definitely crushed me into powder.’<br /> She slowly fluttered her eyes open. Her vision was blurry, and she could vaguely see figures in coats moving before her.<br /> ‘Am I still alive? Am I in a hospital?’ she wondered.<br /> Before she found out the answers to her questions, a pounding headache attacked her. It was followed by a series of memories that didn’t belong to her. It was so painful that she almost screamed.<br /> Slowly, she realized that she indeed passed away. But for some reason, she was reborn in a different lady&#039;s body.<br /> The body of Julia Watson, the same name as her.<br /> Standing near her was Carter Ross, the fiancé of Julia Watson. Today was supposed to be their wedding day, but Julia’s best friend rushed into the wedding hall and proclaimed that she was carrying Carter’s child. The most shocking thing was that she claimed that she and Carter loved each other.<br /> She begged Julia to help her. Then she pretended that Julia had pushed her and was taken to the hospital.<br /> The vital fluid type of Julia’s best friend was quite rare. Coincidentally, she and her best friend have the same type.<br /> To save her, Carter did everything so they could transfer her vital liquid to the lady.<br /> Julia was deep in her thoughts when the gent&#039;s cold and fierce voice echoed in the room.<br /> “She’s a despicable lady. A snake! She can’t be gone easily. You can continue.”<br /> ‘He’s so cruel and heartless!’<br /> Julia clenched her fists. She could feel the painful tug in her heart.<br /> She couldn’t even control the pain. It felt natural, like a reaction or instinct.<br /> Julia realized that it might be the reaction of the original owner of the body, who suffered heavily.<br /> Starting from now, she will be the new Julia Watson. She would make sure that everyone who hurt her would suffer from the consequences!<br /> “She’s in shock. Her body’s struggling!” The doctor yelled.<br /> “Hold her down!” Carter demanded and went toward the bed to hold Julia’s hand.<br /> Julia resisted with all her strength. She pulled her leg from the doctor’s hold and strike the nurse who was pinning her down. Then, she jumped and rolled over, barely escaping the hands of the people around her.<br /> Julia sat up on the mattress, breathing heavily. Her eyes narrowed slightly. Sweat dripped down her neck as her eyes scanned the room.<br /> The nurses and the doctors froze, watching Julia in awe.<br /> At that moment, Carter stood in front of Julia. His glaring eyes remained on her. “What’s up with you, Julia? Lie down on the mattress! Vivien still needs your vital fluids!” He said impatiently.<br /> Julia watched him with emotionless eyes. “Why? Why would you sacrifice me to save Vivien’s life?” she sternly asked.<br /> “Why?” Carter shouted. “What do you mean why? If it weren’t for your madness, she wouldn’t be here in the first place! You pushed her, remember?”<br /> Julia scoffed. “Did you really believe her? Are you deaf? I told you that she pretended to fall! She’s the crazy one here, but you kept blaming me.”<br /> Julia explained to him over and over again inside the wedding hall. She was in tears. However, Carter refused to believe her.<br /> “Shut up! I saw you push her. With my own eyes, Julia! Stop lying to me,” he replied. His face was blazing with anger and disgust.<br /> <br /> Chapter 1.2: Rebirth<br /> <br /> Julia shook her head. “Really? Then, your eyes are deceiving you.” Her tone dripped with sarcasm.<br /> “What did you say?” Carter asked as if he couldn’t believe what she had just said. Julia had always been obedient and submissive. Carter could say whatever he wanted and wouldn’t hear a word back. The words she just said didn’t seem to come out of her mouth at all.<br /> Julia stood up from the mattress. Due to excessive vital fluid loss, her body was weak and trembling.<br /> Carter’s last ounce of patience vanished. “I’ll say it again,” he said darkly. “Go back to the mattress. Or else I’ll send you straight to the police station. You deserve to be punished, after all.”<br /> Julia ignored his threat and slowly stepped towards him. She raised her chin and whispered, “Aren’t you stubborn? Well, I have a way to make you believe.”<br /> “Julia! Didn’t you hear what I said just now? Don’t test my patience! Go back—” Suddenly, Julia’s fist landed on his stomach, cutting him off.<br /> Carter let out a muffled whimper, feeling the pain in his abdomen. He slowly fell to his knees. His veins were bulging on his temples.<br /> ‘What the heck? Where did she get her strength?’ he thought.<br /> Carter looked up but Julia had already left the room.<br /> Enduring the stabbing pain in his stomach, Carter got up and quickly chased after her.<br /> Meanwhile, Julia managed to get into the VIP section of the hospital, where Vivien was located. She entered her room and locked it.<br /> Carter’s eyes widened when he saw where Julia had gone. His fists pounded the door as he shouted through the observation window. “Julia! Open the door! I’m warning you! Don’t you dare lay a finger on her! If you harm her, I’ll put an end to your life. I swear!”<br /> Julia ignored Carter’s threats and continued walking towards Vivien’s mattress.<br /> Vivien&#039;s face was as pale as paper.<br /> “Sure, Vivien Smith. I’ll give you a score of sixty for your acting skills. It’s hardly fine,” Julia said.<br /> Upon hearing Julia’s words, Vivien almost couldn’t help but roll her eyes.<br /> ‘You’re just a useless person who knows nothing. What’s your point? You think you’re better than me because of your family and status?’<br /> Just like what Vivien had thought, Julia grabbed her hand.<br /> She faked a whimper. “Julia… Please… Don’t hurt my baby. Don’t drag my baby to our mess. Wait for me to give birth to my child; then you can have your revenge. Not now, please.”<br /> Her fake tears started to fall as she finished her pitiful speech. From an innocent person’s perspective, she really seemed miserable and distressed.<br /> Carter continued pounding the door outside. His blasphemous words against Julia faintly sounded in the room.<br /> Julia put Vivien’s hand down and stood next to her mattress. Her gaze was focused on her face. “Vivien, you are not really conceiving a child. We both know that.”<br /> Vivien’s eyes widened slightly. She looked at Julia in disbelief.<br /> ‘How did she know? Did she grab my hand to feel my pulse?’ she pondered.<br /> ‘Impossible!’<br /> ‘Julia doesn’t know anything about medicine and process of gestation. She’s just toying with me!’<br /> “W-What are you talking about? I don’t understand you, Julia. Can’t you see my state right now? Just don’t hurt my baby. Please, help us survive.”<br /> ‘Still pretending?’ Julia thought.<br /> She smirked at her. “Vivien, do you want to make a bet? In just five minutes, I can expose your little secret.”<br /> Her smile widened. Vivien felt a wave of nervousness as she looked at her evil expression.<br /> ‘What is she going to do?’<br /> Before Vivien knew it, Julia raised her hand and aimed it at her face. Vivien screamed, feeling the pain in her face and head.<br /> Chapter 2: I Am Willing to Marry You<br /> The sound of Julia’s slap was loud and clear.<br /> Vivien was caught off-guard. Her wide and terrified eyes stared at Julia.<br /> However, this was not over yet.<br /> Julia raised her hand again. All of a sudden, another strike landed on Vivien’s cheek.<br /> “Ah!” Vivien screamed in pain. Julia’s throw was heavier than the first one. Vivien couldn’t bear it anymore, and she covered her swollen face as she cried in pain.<br /> “Vivien!” Carter called, looking at her helplessly. He then transferred his eyes to Julia, angry. He fisted his hands and imagined torturing her.<br /> “Julia! Stop it! Stop it for me!”<br /> Julia stopped. Her head turned toward Carter, raising her brow. She looked at him briefly before slapping Vivien’s face again.<br /> She wanted to see how long Vivien would be able to endure it. She wanted to know how long she could keep her façade.<br /> “Julia! Stop it. You’re hurting me. I’m begging you—Ouch!”<br /> Vivien’s cries fell on deaf ears. Julia continued hitting her, increasing the strength of her strikes every time. Vivien couldn’t even feel her face anymore.<br /> Her face turned crimson and swollen, but she kept her mouth shut and lay on the mattress, not wanting to fall into Julai’s trap.<br /> Julia shook her head. She might have underestimated Vivien. The latter was not stupid and weak. No wonder her innocent façade fooled a lot of people and victimized Julia.<br /> “Vivien, what will happen if your innocent face gets ruined? Do you think Carter will still like you?” Julia sweetly asked. Then, she grabbed the fruit slicer from the fruit basket and waved it in front of Vivien’s face.<br /> Vivien’s eyes bulged out, mortified.<br /> “You’re crazy! You’re a psychopath, Julia!”<br /> Julia looked at Vivien with a smile and muttered, “Yes. I’m crazy. Now, watch me carve a beautiful flower on your delicate skin.”<br /> Vivien let out a wild scream. She was so scared that she rolled over from the mattress and fell to the floor.<br /> “Ouch!” She whimpered as she rubbed her back in pain.<br /> “Where are you going, Vivien? Didn’t you ask me to save you?” Julia mocked as she walked closer to her. The fruit slicer hung on her fingers. “How will I be able to save you if you run?”<br /> “No! Don’t go near me!” Vivien shouted desperately and started crawling toward the door.<br /> ‘You want to escape?’ Julia thought. ‘No freaking way!’<br /> Julia dashed toward her, making the latter panic. Vivien couldn’t open the door, so she rushed in a different direction.<br /> Vivien ran around while Julia chased after her.<br /> “Stop it, Julia! Someone, help! Carter! Help me!” Vivien cried.<br /> “V-Vivien,” Carter whispered as he watched the scene in front of him. His eyes were blazing from anger and desperation. This time, his urge to skin Julia alive intensified.<br /> Fortunately, the medical staff came to his view and opened the door with a key.<br /> Vivien seized the moment and stumbled toward the door. She then ran to Carter.<br /> “Vivien!” Carter said and embraced her with a tight hug. “Are you okay?”<br /> Vivien sobbed, her body trembling. “Carter, I…”<br /> “She’s okay,” Julia interrupted.<br /> “Carter, haven’t you seen the way she moved around the room? Massive hemorrhage? I highly doubt it,” Julia scoffed and chuckled.<br /> “Since when did a conceiving lady with a massive hemorrhage move actively? If you still believe her, then you’re not blind. You’re clearly aware she’s pretending, and you’re willing to cooperate with her.”<br /> Carter’s mouth parted in shock. He was so worried about Vivien and the baby’s safety that he didn’t realize this immediately. He remembered how Vivien looked like she was about to pass away before.<br /> She was so weak that she couldn’t speak anymore. He suddenly recalled how Vivien ran around the hospital room.<br /> ‘How could she run so fast when she couldn’t even move earlier?’<br /> Vivien&#039;s eyes watered as she watched the changes in Carter’s expression. Her heart beat faster from nervousness.<br /> All of a sudden, Vivien fell into Carter’s arms, weak and trembling.<br /> Carter’s suspicion grew even more. But seeing Vivien fall into his arms, he couldn’t help but still hold her close to him. It felt like a reflex.<br /> In just a snap, Vivien’s sick and weak appearance returned. “Carter, I-I may not… be able to save our c-child. Our baby… I’m… I’m sorry,” she said in a shaky voice.<br /> “This smell…” Julia trailed and sniffed. She slowly walked to the bedside. As soon as she flipped the pillows, her gaze landed on the two vital fluid bags. She picked them up and turned to Vivien, who was still acting her heart out.<br /> ‘Massive bleeding, huh?’<br /> Carter’s dark gaze stayed on the bags. He clenched his jaw and took a deep breath before looking at the lady in his arms.<br /> Chapter 2.2: I Am Willing to Marry You<br /> <br /> Vivien saw the rage in Carter’s eyes, startling her. She swallowed hard, and slowly, tears flowed down her cheeks.<br /> “Carter… I-I’m sorry. I was wrong. I shouldn’t have done this, but I was left with no choice. I love you so much! I can’t just stand there and watch you get married. Believe it or not, without you, I really can’t live,” she sobbed. “I’m sorry. Forgive me, please.”<br /> She cried profusely in front of him. Deep down, her head was filled with curses for Julia.<br /> ‘Why is this lady so nosy? How did she find out about the vital fluid bags?’ She couldn’t find a place where to hide them, so she put them under her pillows out of panic. Now, Julia was casually waving it in front of Carter’s face!<br /> Carter looked at Vivien. There was a painful tug in his heart, especially upon seeing her sad expression and listening to her words. He heaved a deep sigh.<br /> “I should be the one to say sorry. I wasn’t able to stop my engagement as early as I could. You got stressed about it. You acted out of desperation and disappointment. I don’t blame you. I will never blame you, Vivien.”<br /> Julia watched the two quietly. ‘Julia, is the gent who you truly loved? He’s nothing but a scumbag who loved someone else. It’s not worth dying for this kind of guy.&#039;<br /> “Fine. I’ll make things easier for you two,” Julia spoke. The two watched her remove the engagement ring from her finger and shake it before Vivien.<br /> “Didn’t you always want this?” Julia asked her. “Here. I’ll give this to you.” With a flick of her finger, the ring flew and landed inside the garbage can.<br /> “Pick up the garbage that I don’t want.”<br /> Without waiting for their replies, Julia walked out of the ward and never looked back.<br /> Carter’s jaw dropped. He stared at Julia’s retreating form, confused. She was completely different from the Julia he had known before!<br /> But the good news was, she was finally gone. He didn’t want to see this lady again. He despised her!<br /> All heads turned to Julia as she walked out of the hospital. When she passed by a wall with a full-length mirror, she finally realized why.<br /> She looked at her reflection. Her wedding dress was ruined all over. The stains of mascara from her tears spread on her cheeks.<br /> No wonder she attracted so much attention.<br /> Julia continued walking outside until her gaze caught the guy standing at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau.<br /> The gent was breathtaking. He looked like one of those models straight out of a magazine.<br /> ‘Is that… Jared Brooks? The CEO of Brooks Corporation?’ she thought. She stared at him longer, until she realized it was really him!<br /> In her previous life, her last mission was related to the Brooks family. Unfortunately, her subordinates betrayed her before she could even finish the mission.<br /> It was Julia’s frustration. She wasn’t able to complete the task!<br /> But now that she saw him, perhaps it was God’s sign. If she didn’t take the opportunity now to complete her mission, she wouldn’t forgive herself.<br /> With this thought in mind, Julia quietly walked towards the Civil Affairs Bureau.<br /> Beside Jared was a young guy in a wheelchair. He and Jared looked quite the same. However, the younger one was a bit more handsome than Jared&#039;s chiseled facial features.<br /> Julia suddenly recalled some information about Jared. The latter had a younger brother.<br /> ‘He must be Shiloh Brooks,’ she thought.<br /> ‘What are they doing in the Civil Affairs Bureau?’<br /> Julia tilted her head and thought about it. To her luck, she heard the two gents talking with each other.<br /> “Jared, we’ve been here for an hour. I don’t think the Scott family’s daughter will come,” Shiloh muttered in an upset tone. “Grandma is just crazy about wanting to have a grandchild. Before she passed away, she arranged you with this lady and warned you that you must get married this year. If not, she would not demise in peace. She’s just overreacting.”<br /> Jared raised a brow. His dark and hooded eyes were filled with unfathomable wisdom.<br /> “It’s not like she’ll willingly do this. After all, no matter what business affair it is, I never usually show up. According to rumors, which spread like wildfire, I’m ugly, violent, and impatient. Some say I’m a bald person who&#039;s over fifty years old. Who would marry such a person?”<br /> “I will.”<br /> Jared and Shiloh turned their heads. A lady with a messy face in a ruined wedding dress appeared.<br /> “I’m willing to marry you.”<br /> Chapter 3: Marriage<br /> Getting married to Jared and becoming part of the Brooks family was her plan. She had faith that she could definitely complete the mission this time!<br /> Jared’s eyes scanned Julia from head to toe. Her face was a mess! Her mascara and eye shadow were splattered all over, and her tattered wedding dress had some crimson stains, which looked like vital fluid.<br /> She looked like a jilted bride who got robbed or something.<br /> “Who are you?”<br /> Julia raised her chin. “I’m Julia Watson of the Watson family.”<br /> Jared glanced at Shiloh. “Do you think I’ll believe you?” he coldly asked her. His eyebrows were furrowed.<br /> “Whether you believe me or not, it doesn’t matter. You’ll run a background check on me anyway,” she calmly responded.<br /> Jared’s cold eyes widened slightly, curious about what she had just said.<br /> “Come on. Time is ticking. Your supposed bride stood you up, and I just found out that my fiancé was in love with someone else during my wedding ceremony. We are both the biggest losers today, so why don’t we partner up and get married instead?” Julia casually said.<br /> Jared nodded his head. Now, he understood why she looked like this. She came to him to get revenge against her fiancé, who betrayed her.<br /> ‘The nerve of her to use me to satisfy her anger with her scumbag boyfriend,’ he thought.<br /> “Go find someone else, Miss,” he replied and held Shiloh’s wheelchair, ready to leave.<br /> “Wait!” Julia exclaimed and blocked their path. She glanced at Shiloh, who was silently sitting in the wheelchair.<br /> “What if I can,” she trailed. “Cure his legs?”<br /> ‘What?’ Jared and Shiloh inwardly thought. Their mouth parted, stunned by Julia’s words.<br /> “Hey, stop staring at me.” Julia rolled her eyes. “Just give an answer. If I can cure his leg, will you agree to marry me?”<br /> Jared fell silent for a while. His heavy gaze remained on Julia as he deliberated. “If you can really cure him, then I’ll marry you,” he finally said.<br /> Shiloh whimpered. “What? Jared, are you nuts? We don’t even know this lady! She must have an ulterior motive. Don’t fall for her trap!”<br /> Jared patted his shoulder, signaling him to calm down.<br /> “How will you be able to treat my brother?”<br /> Julia stepped closer. “Let me take a look at the situation first.” She calmly held the blanket on Shiloh’s lap and was about to pick it up.<br /> “Don’t touch me!” Shiloh protested and snatched the blanket from her hands.<br /> Julia scowled at him. “Do you think I have a special vision? Like I can see your legs through the blanket?” she sarcastically uttered.<br /> “Well, I don’t believe you can cure my legs!” Shiloh replied and glared at her. After all, why would he trust her?<br /> Julia gritted her teeth, impatient. ‘If it weren’t for my desire to complete my mission, I wouldn’t even think of helping you!’ she thought.<br /> In her past life, hundreds of people would try all means to invite her to treat their illness at all costs!<br /> To her surprise, Jared suddenly lifted Shiloh’s blanket, showing his legs.<br /> “Jared! She’s a scam. Why do you believe her?”<br /> “Let her see, Shiloh,” Jared calmly said and stood close to him. If Julia dared to make any inappropriate move, he would let her know the end of harming his loved ones!<br /> Shiloh grumpily scoffed and turned his face away. He crossed his arms. His damaged legs had been in the wheelchair for years, which caused muscle atrophy and deformation. At least to him, his legs look horrible.<br /> Julia softly pressed his legs with her fingers. <br /> “It seemed like you have been in a wheelchair for six or seven years,” she said.<br /> Both Jared and Shiloh looked at each other, mirroring the surprised expressions on their faces.<br /> Indeed, it had been six or seven years since the car accident. They both couldn’t believe one look and touch, and Julia already found out.<br /> Before they could utter a reply, Julia’s fingers formed a hook shape and pressed them down on Shiloh’s deformed leg.<br /> All of a sudden, Shiloh let out a muffled whimper in his mouth.<br /> He reacted! Therefore, he felt a sensation in his legs.<br /> Jared watched the scene in disbelief. Seeing how his brother reacted stirred up a turbulent wave in his heart.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3.2: Marriage<br /> <br /> Ever since the accident, Shiloh couldn’t feel anything below his body. They had already turned the world upside down, looking for the best doctors, advanced medical procedures, and expensive medicinal herbs. However, Shiloh’s legs were as unresponsive as a withered tree.<br /> Now, a lady they didn’t even know casually massaged his legs and made Shiloh feel something. He whimpered in pain!<br /> Jared studied Julia’s face. ‘She looks like she’s in her early twenties. Can she really help my brother?’<br /> Julia withdrew her hand and thought for a while. “His condition is quite serious,” she said, frowning slightly.<br /> “But you can treat him?” Jared asked worried.<br /> Julia looked at him and nodded. “Yeah, I can do it. It will take at least three or four months, though.”<br /> Julia lied. Seeing Shiloh’s condition, she could help him in just a short time. Give her at most a month, and Shiloh would be walking with a cane.<br /> But she couldn’t say that! She would have exposed her identity as a gifted doctor if she had said that.<br /> Meanwhile, Jared and Shiloh were taken aback by Julia’s claim. Three or four months was still a short period.<br /> “Well?” Julia asked Jared. “I just made your brother feel a sensation in his legs. I guess you should fulfill your promise and come with me inside to legalize our marriage?”<br /> Jared nodded. “Let’s go.”<br /> “Jared!” Shiloh protested and grabbed his shirt, refusing to let him go.<br /> “My legs didn’t feel anything. She was lying to you. Don’t marry her!” Shiloh uttered. He didn’t want to hinder his brother from being free because of him.<br /> Julia turned to him and smiled. “You didn&#039;t feel anything, Shiloh?”<br /> Without waiting for his answer, she lifted the blanket again and quickly poked his leg.<br /> “Oh!” Shiloh growled in pain. His face instantly turned crimson.<br /> Julia stopped and crossed her arms at Jared. “See? Come on.” <br /> Half an hour later, Julia walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau with the marriage certificate in her hand. It was valid and legal.<br /> She looked at her and Jared’s photo and realized that life was really unpredictable. This guy was supposed to be Carter, her original fiancé. In just the blink of an eye, a different guy was standing beside her.<br /> ‘Well, at least he’s cute,’ Julia happily thought as she looked at Jared’s photo.<br /> Jared was definitely more handsome than Carter, so she suffered no loss.<br /> After following Jared and Shiloh to their house, Julia immediately requested to use a bathroom.<br /> Her body was covered with sweat and crimson stains, and the makeup on her face was disgustingly sticky. In short, she badly needed a shower.<br /> After showering, Julia stood in front of the mirror and stared at her reflection.<br /> “Wow… You really are pretty, Julia Watson,” she murmured.<br /> Her skin was fair and as smooth as silk. Her eyebrows were perfectly shaped, and had a flush mouth. Her delicate nose fits her facial structure perfectly.<br /> “Tsk,” She clicked her mouth. “Despite having a good family background and flawless beauty, she still ended up being betrayed by her scumbag of a fiancé. Such good cards landed on poor hands.”<br /> Meanwhile, Jared stood in the living room downstairs. He answered his assistant’s call.<br /> “Mr. Brooks, the matter you instructed earlier has been taken care of. Miss Julia Watson is the eldest daughter of the Watson family. Today was her wedding day with Carter Ross of the Ross family. During the ceremony, Mr. Ross’ lover made a scene, causing the wedding to stop.”<br /> After learning about the whole story, Jared no longer doubts Julia’s identity.<br /> His guess was right. The sole reason why Julia wanted to marry him was to get back with her ex-fiancé.<br /> “I’m sorry, Jared. If it wasn’t for me, you wouldn’t be married to that ugly and weird lady,” Shiloh said guiltily.<br /> Jared shook his head, erasing his thoughts. He turned to his brother and said, “Don’t blame yourself. For me, getting married is not a big deal. I just have to fulfill Grandma’s wish before she pass away. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.”<br /> As soon as Jared finished speaking, they heard a sound coming from upstairs. It seemed like Julia had already finished showering.<br /> Soon, footsteps from the stairs echoed in the quiet house.<br /> Jared turned around and looked up.<br /> His mouth parted in surprise.<br /> Chapter 4: Unexpected <br /> Julia stood quietly at the bottom of the stairs, looking like a deity from a painting.<br /> Slowly, she walked toward them. The two brothers’ gaze remained on her, mesmerized and curious.<br /> ‘Is she really the ugly lady we met earlier?’ Shiloh thought. If it weren’t for him seeing Julia come out of the room with his own eyes, he would have never believed that the girl in front of him was Julia, the lady who married his brother.<br /> Julia approached Jared and gave her a small smile. “I’m sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.”<br /> Then, she plopped on the sofa and let out an audible sigh. She brought her feet to the chair and hugged her knees like this place was her home.<br /> Jared watched Julia’s movements with furrowed brows.<br /> ‘Is that my shirt?’ he thought.<br /> True to his thoughts, it was indeed his shirt. Julia noticed his piercing gaze. “Oh. This shirt? I couldn’t find any other clothes back there. I can’t come out here with just a towel, right?” she explained.<br /> Jared looked at the shirt on her body. The perfectly ironed and soft fabric was his go-to clothes, but now it was on a different lady’s body. It looked huge on her.<br /> Julia’s wet hair cascaded down her shoulders, sprawled on his shirt. Her appearance was simply breathtaking.<br /> Because her hair was not properly dried and still dripped with water, they easily wet the front of her shirt. Jared’s eyes turned into slits as he watched his shirt become see-through, revealing her undergarment.<br /> “What the heck?” Julia exclaimed when Jared took off his coat and threw it on her. “I don’t need this. It’s warm in here.”<br /> Jared scowled at her. “Put that on. Or else, you’re free to go upstairs,” he demanded in a strict voice.<br /> Julia lowered her head and looked at her body. She realized that the rumors were true. This guy was not used to ladies. Although she didn’t wear pants, the shirt was long enough to cover her legs. It was actually longer than a normal skirt.<br /> ‘There’s really something wrong with him,’ she pondered. Frowning, she lazily stood up and put on his coat over her body.<br /> She wouldn’t bother interacting with this person if it weren&#039;t for the mission.<br /> “Mr. Brooks, I am now wrapped like a spring roll. If you have something to say, just cut to the chase.&quot;<br /> “Fine. I’ll be honest with you. I know what you’re doing here,” Jared looked her straight in the eye as he sat on the opposite chair. His dark eyes blazed with coldness.<br /> Julia’s eyes narrowed. She felt a little caught off-guard but made sure not to show it on her face.<br /> He guessed she had no other partner. Did he find out about her task?<br /> Julia returned to her senses when Jared’s deep voice suddenly entered her ears. <br /> “You’re using me to take revenge on your ex-fiancé who betrayed and left you.”<br /> ‘What?’ Julia blinked her eyes, surprised. It took her a while to process his words.<br /> “Did I guess wrong?” Jared spoke with a very determined tone.<br /> Julia’s eyes widened. “Oh. Y-Yes! You’re right. Wow. You really are the leader of the Brooks family. You can see through my plans in just a glance,” she trailed. It was a perfect opportunity.<br /> “That sumbag. He wasted our relationship. I was sincere and willing to marry him, but he chose to run away with a different lady on our wedding day!”<br /> Jared and Shiloh watched her burst out. “To save his side chick, he wanted to transfer my vital fluid to her body? Why? He can’t live without her? It was a slap in my face! I will make sure that they will pay for this!”<br /> “Okay, but why did you choose my brother?” Shiloh raised his brows at her.<br /> Jared nodded, also wanting to hear her answer.<br /> “Because your brother is very good looking,” Julia casually said. “He is a million times more handsome than that scumbag, my ex-fiancé. I&#039;m pretty sure he would be super regretful if he sees I marry your brother.&quot;<br /> Her expression looked genuine and convincing. Jared’s mouth curled into a small smirk. It seemed like he was satisfied by her explanation.<br /> Not long after, he felt very strange again about his own reaction.<br /> ‘Did she just praise my appearance?’ Countless people had showered him with praise before, but never did he feel moved or affected by those words.<br /> This was the first time he felt a little happy. ‘What’s happening to me?’<br /> &quot;Stop flattering my brother!” Shiloh replied and grimaced at her. Julia shrugged at him.<br /> Jared sat tall and upright, staring at Julia intensely.<br /> “I don’t care about your intentions. I married you to fulfill my grandmother’s wish and to make sure that my brother walks again.”<br /> “Don’t worry. If I say I can cure him, I can do it.” She looked at him with confidence and determination.<br /> Jared felt his heart pound louder against his body. He stared at her with parted mouth, moved by her words and attitude.<br /> Julia noticed that Jared couldn’t keep his eyes off her. She thought that he might still be skeptical about her. So, to dispel his suspicions, she continued to speak up.<br /> “And as for our arrangement, don’t worry. I won’t bother you. Just treat me like an invisible guest here. I’ll also pay for my food here, okay?”<br /> Jared raised his eyebrows. Just as he was about to say something, his brother interrupted him.<br /> “Make sure you’ll do that! Don’t think my brother will be interested in you just because you find him adorable and noble.”<br /> Julia stood up and brushed her hair with her fingers. Her gaze shifted from Shiloh to Jared.<br /> “Mr. Brooks, I solemnly promise that I will never fall in love with you in the future,” she announced. However, the gloomy look on Jared’s face didn’t escape her eyes.<br /> Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, nervous. She thought that he still didn’t believe her.<br /> “I swear! I promise, okay?” She exclaimed and raised her palm. “I swear to God!”<br /> “That’s enough!” Jared’s deep baritone rang in the living room. His upper bpdy rose repeatedly. Then, he looked at her straight in the eye and stood up. “How long will you hang out in front of me in this outfit?”<br /> Chapter 5: Encountering <br /> ‘This lady is too liberated!’ Jared angrily thought. It wouldn’t matter if it was only two of them here, but his younger brother was also here!<br /> Julia looked at Jared and tilted her head. She had a good figure, so he should feel lucky. Now, he was looking at her as if he would have an eye problem if he stared at her body for so long.<br /> “Fine. I think you believe me now. I’ll go back to my room.” She hugged the suit in her body and walked towards the staircase. Her slender and firm legs were displayed in front of them.<br /> Julia couldn’t help but think as she walked. She kept on thinking about the two brothers and how to complete her task.<br /> Also, she couldn’t be blamed for this. The mansion was huge and covered an area about the same as the palace of a certain country she had been to before.<br /> Finding something like that in such a huge place was like finding a needle in a haystack.<br /> Not to mention that she just arrived here. She couldn’t move around freely yet. Otherwise, people would start suspecting her. Right now, it was better to keep a low profile.<br /> Julia rested in her room peacefully. As soon as she woke up the next morning, a maid entered her room with a few sets of clothes.<br /> “Good morning, Miss. These are the clothes that Mr. Brooks ordered for you.”<br /> “Oh. You prepared them for me?” Julia asked in surprise. ‘Maybe he doesn’t want me to wear his clothes anymore? That’s the reason why he asked his people to shop for clothes for me.’<br /> ‘He’s such a neat freak,’ she inwardly shook her head.<br /> Right after Julia showered and got dressed, she went out of her room and immediately heard the maid who had just brought her clothes talking to another maid.<br /> “It’s her! She’s shameless. She wants to allure Mr. Jared for sure!”<br /> “She’s just another witch with a pretty face.”<br /> “I bet you a hundred bucks, that face is fake.”<br /> “You think so? I really doubt that’s natural.”<br /> Julia inwardly rolled her eyes, letting their words enter her ear and out to the other. She calmly walked downstairs and walked straight past the gossiping maids. <br /> The latter watched Julia in disbelief. Annoyed that they were ignored, they went to her.<br /> “You want some advice? Leave right now. If Miss Cameron finds out that you’re married to Mr. Brooks, you’ll days will be numbered, Miss.”<br /> Julia stopped in her tracks and turned to them.<br /> “Really? Then, let’s wait until she comes home.”<br /> The maids looked at Julia with their jaws dropped. She smiled at them and continued walking.<br /> “Lilibeth, you still have Ms. Cameron’s contact number, right? Let’s tell her about that witch.”<br /> “Okay! Let’s get my phone.”<br /> It didn’t take long for Julia to notice that someone was following her when she went out of the mansion.<br /> She hid in the alley as quickly as she could and stared at the street. Soon after, Shiloh appeared in a wheelchair.<br /> He had been following her all this time. He must have suspected that Julia had ulterior motives toward his older brother, and he was keen to prove he was right.<br /> ‘Tracking me, huh? If I rank second when it comes to counter-tracking within the alliance, no one would dare to rank first.’<br /> She let him take his time finding her. Then, she would leave first.<br /> On the other hand, Shiloh’s eyes scanned the area and cursed to himself.<br /> “Darn it. Where is she? She was just here. Where did she go?”<br /> Ten minutes later, Julia arrived at the largest shopping center in the city: Montreal City.<br /> The people who came here were the rich ones. It was a high-end shopping mall filled with luxury boutiques that ordinary people couldn’t afford.<br /> Julia suddenly remembered the brand named Lanco owned by the Wolf Five family, who lived here in Vienna City.<br /> When she arrived on the third floor, Julia looked up and saw the huge sign. The store almost occupied the entire floor, making the other outlets look small compared to it.<br /> Without a doubt, the store was owned and managed by the Wolf Five. It screamed luxury and elegance.<br /> Julia went inside the elevator and sighed. She glanced at the two young ladies who were standing in front of her, chatting animatedly.<br /> “Naomi, you didn’t go to meet the guy from the Brooks family yesterday, right? So, you didn’t get married?”<br /> Upon hearing this, Julia immediately looked at them carefully.<br /> The girl in the lemon dress rolled her eyes and replied, “Of course. I won’t get married to an ugly guy. What am I? Crazy?”<br /> “So, he didn’t find you or chase after you? He’s from the Brooks family.”<br /> “So what?” Naomi grimaced. “At that time, our grandfathers were comrades in army and had gone through life and demise together before building their own families. My grandfather was so keen to marry me to that family, and he didn’t even consider what I want!&quot;<br /> &quot;If Jared Brooks was a fine gent, I’d gladly marry him. Their family is rich as heck, after all. But no one in our circle even knew what he looked like! They said he’s bald. I doubt I’d be able to eat anything If I see that kind of face every day.”<br /> <br /> Chapter 5.2: Encountering<br /> <br /> Julia clicked her mouth and shook her head.<br /> If only this snobbish girl saw what Jared looked like, she would regret her decision for the rest of her life.<br /> Naomi heard Julia behind her. She looked at her from head to toe and said, “What’s your problem, Miss?”<br /> Julia calmly raised her brows and replied, “Nothing. We don’t know each other. Why don’t we mind our businesses?”<br /> Naomi scoffed and glared at her, annoyed by Julia’s sassy tone.<br /> “Naomi, don’t waste your time on her. Just by the looks of her cheap clothes, she’s probably from the countryside. Talking to people like her will only make you look cheap,” the other girl rebutted, eyeing Julia’s body with disgust.<br /> ‘Cheap clothes?’ Julia thought. She looked at her body. These clothes were from Jared. ‘Wow. Did they really give me cheap clothes? Didn’t they think about their family’s image and reputation?’<br /> Julia looked at the girls in front of her. ‘Or maybe these two are wrong. They’re tasteless and can’t even see what real designer items are.’<br /> “Excuse me,” Julia walked past the two and headed straight to the Lanco store.<br /> She entered the store and grabbed some of the clothes, checking them on her body through the mirror.<br /> The salesperson walked near her. Just as she was about to prepare Julia’s order, Naomi’s voice blared inside the store.<br /> “Excuse me, Miss. I just want to warn you that this lady is from the outskirts of this city and perhaps has never seen the world before. She just wanted to try some of your clothes but I doubt she’ll buy any. You should keep an eye on her.”<br /> The salesperson&#039;s gaze transferred to Julia, shocked and alert.<br /> Julia calmly gave more clothes to the saleslady. “I’ll take these as well.”<br /> “Can you even afford them?” Naomi interjected. “The clothes they sell here start at a thousand dollars. Do you even have that much amount?”<br /> Julia ignored Naomi’s remark and turned to the salesperson. “Please, pack them for me.”<br /> Naomi clenched her fists, not liking how Julia deliberately treated her like a ghost. All of a sudden, she reached for the clothes and held them.<br /> “I’ll take them, Miss.”<br /> Julia frowned. Impatience was evident on her face. She had always been cool and doesn’t easily get annoyed, but when someone pushed her buttons, she would be unstoppable.<br /> “I got them first!” Julia pulled the other end of the clothes.<br /> The salesperson stood between them, nervous. “Excuse me. These clothes are not limited edition. Luckily, we still have a few more items in the back. You both can buy the same products.”<br /> “Now go get your own clothes,” Julia told Naomi.<br /> Naomi tugged at the clothes harder. “And why should I do that?”<br /> “Why?” Julia laughed. “First come, first serve. Didn’t your parents teach you that when you were younger? They always say, ‘Never look down on non-city people.’ Well, even the poorest people would educate their children about the value of buying things!”<br /> Naomi’s breathing intensified. Her face blushed with anger. Her eyes were filled with rage as she looked at Julia.<br /> “You, freak. How dare you imply that I’m unmannered!”<br /> Julia glanced at Naomi’s hand on the clothes and smirked. “Aren’t you?”<br /> “You!” Naomi’s body shook with anger. If looks could demise, Julia might be gone by now.<br /> After an entire minute of staring at each other, Naomi turned to the salesperson and took out her membership card from her designer purse. “Here’s my membership card. Now, give me these clothes.”<br /> The salesperson took the card. She glanced at Julia apologetically and said, “Okay, Ma’am. I’ll prepare them for you.”<br /> Naomi looked at Julia with an arrogant expression. She crossed her arms on her body.<br /> “Wait a minute,” Julia announced. “I’m an acquaintance of your boss. You’ll give me these clothes,” she told the salesperson.<br /> “What?” Naomi chuckled and looked at her friend. “Did you hear her, Daphne? She said she knows the owner of Lanco. Should I claim that I’m the girlfriend of the owner?”<br /> “No way. This is too funny!”<br /> The two ladies burst out laughing. Naomi even wiped a tear from her eye.<br /> “Oh,” Julia butted in. “Do you want to be Wolf Five’s girlfriend? Well, I’ll give you some advice.” She took a step closer to Naomi and whispered, “You can’t.”<br /> Naomi glared at her. “What are you talking about? If you have the guts, then—” Before she could finish speaking, Julia took out her phone and clicked a number.<br /> “Hey. Wolf Five, I’m at your store. I’d like to buy some clothes, but I’m having some trouble,” she calmly said.		Adoread		130	https://facebook.com/61556400142540	0		DOWNLOAD						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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I quickly left the hotel room, scared to see his embarrassment in the morning.<br /> <br /> One month later — PREGNANCY TEST: POSITIVE<br /> “It’s just you and me from now on my little angel.” I could never tell Logan, not with him seeing me as his little sister.<br /> “Lacey!” Logan burst into a panic waking up in an empty hotel room that morning.<br /> I didn’t expect that the next six years would drive Logan insane.<br /> He was not able to find me, the love of his life…<br /> ---<br /> &#039;Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who love beyond all faults, cry behind closed doors and fight battles that nobody knows about&#039;<br /> ~ Farzana Baig<br /> <br /> Italy.<br /> Spain.<br /> France.<br /> England.<br /> Australia.<br /> There are so many amazing options but I can only pick one yet whichever one I pick is one which could strongly impact the rest of my life or at least the next few years of my life because this isn&#039;t just a vacation, it&#039;s more of a temporary staycation.<br /> &quot;Can I help you, ma&#039;am?&quot;<br /> An effeminate voice with a southern twang asks me.<br /> I narrow my eyes from the board on the wall to the young man behind the desk who was looking at me with a big, bright smile on his glossy lips.<br /> &quot;Actually, you can...do you fancy playing Russian roulette with me?&quot;<br /> I ask him with a smile and he looks at me like I&#039;ve lost my qmind.<br /> &quot;Ma&#039;am...this is an airport, it&#039;s not a casino&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;I know that, sir, I&#039;m just looking to get away from New York for a little while but I&#039;m stuck on where to go&quot;<br /> I say and he rolls his eyes in a jokey and semi-serious kind of way.<br /> &quot;Let me guess, you&#039;re running away from a boy?&quot;<br /> &quot;Got it in one&quot;<br /> I say while nodding my head and smiling.<br /> Dylan Tate is definitely a little boy.<br /> Grown men who are mature don&#039;t do what he did.<br /> &quot;You really shouldn&#039;t let a man run you out of your own home, honey because the moment you give a man that type of power and control, it&#039;s hard to get it back&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, it&#039;s kind of hard to stay here when my fiance screwed my brother behind my back&quot;<br /> I say angrily while smiling a sad and pained smile as the guy behind the desk gasps dramatically and clutches at his invisible pearls.<br /> &quot;Oh my&quot;<br /> He says as he straightens his jacket and looks at me with a shocked and sympathetic expression.<br /> &quot;Well, if I can make a suggestion...London is always beautiful at this time of year&quot;<br /> London.<br /> I think to myself as I smile a real and genuine smile.<br /> This is the first time in four whole weeks that I&#039;ve smiled like this.<br /> I&#039;ve always wanted to visit London, England but for some reason, it just never happened.<br /> &quot;The UK has also got a lot of historical and cultural spots if you&#039;re interested in that type of stuff, not to mention their nightlife is lit&quot;<br /> He says the last bit while doing a little twerk before quickly getting himself together and looking around to see if anyone had seen him do it.<br /> &quot;Sorry ma&#039;am, that wasn&#039;t professional at all&quot;<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t worry about it&quot;<br /> I said while chuckling.<br /> &quot;It looks like I&#039;m going to London then, when does the next flight leave?&quot;<br /> &quot;In twenty minutes, ma&#039;am&quot;<br /> &quot;Great, book me a seat please, oh and make sure it&#039;s one way&quot;<br /> I say and the guy looks up at me with sympathetic eyes.<br /> He then arranges my ticket for me and books me on the next flight to London.<br /> I was so excited but I was also feeling really nervous as well, especially when I was handed my ticket and I was told what gate I had to go to.<br /> The reason why I felt this way is because this meant it was real, I was really leaving not just New York but also America, my home and right now with how I&#039;m feeling, it&#039;s going to be for good.<br /> I thank the worker who wishes me good luck as I head towards my gate and take a seat letting out a sigh as I did.<br /> The past four weeks have been super freaking crazy and stressful for me and I just can&#039;t wait to get away for a little while so that I can get over recent events, get myself together and work on myself mentally.<br /> I take a sip of my water as my mind drifts back to four weeks ago when all of this mess started.<br /> My fiance Dylan Tate and I were hosting our engagement party at the Ritz Carlton and it was supposed to be the party of the century.<br /> The Carpenter, Black and Tate families are the top three most powerful, influential and richest families in New York&#039;s elite and the fact that two of these families were joining together through marriage was a big freaking deal but I didn&#039;t care about any of that.<br /> I loved Dylan and I had loved him ever since I first set my eyes on him when I was sixteen, we were childhood sweethearts and had dated each other ever since our high school days.<br /> He&#039;s the love of my life, the man of my dreams, so when he proposed to me in Bali, the answer was a given and I couldn&#039;t have been any happier but then my whole world came crashing down the night of my engagement party, the night that was supposed to be one of the best nights of my life turned into pure hell.<br /> What happened was, Dylan had gone AWOL right before we were supposed to make the official announcement, so I went looking for him but I wasn&#039;t expecting to see what I saw when I finally found him.<br /> I found Dylan in our hotel room with my brother Luca and both had nothing on.<br /> I can&#039;t even begin to describe to you how painful it was to see the love of my life and my beloved older brother who I love so freaking much entangled the way that they were.<br /> I was so heartbroken and devastated that I didn&#039;t even stay to hear their sorry excuses.<br /> I quickly left the room and the hotel altogether because honestly, there&#039;s nothing they could say or even do that would be good enough for me to accept or even forgive.<br /> After I left the hotel, I went to a nearby bar where I drank all of my pain and sorrows away.<br /> I ended up getting so freaking drunk that I found myself in a hotel room losing my innocence to some strange guy or at least that&#039;s what I thought at the time.<br /> When I woke up the next morning, I realised the guy who I had been intimate with and gave my precious flower to was none other than New York&#039;s most eligible bachelor Logan Black who is also the best friend of my eldest brother Justin.<br /> I was in so much shock and I couldn&#039;t believe I had been with Logan.<br /> I instantly freaked out and panicked because I didn&#039;t know how Logan was going to react when he woke up and realised he&#039;d had been with me, the girl he had always seen as his younger sister and I really didn&#039;t wanna to stay to find out, so I quickly got dressed and left the hotel room.<br /> I then went home where of course, I found out I was the villain of my story because I had left my engagement party without a word and had shown up the next morning literally doing the walk of shame.<br /> My parents questioned me about where I had been? who I had been with? why did I leave? how could I embarrass the Carpenter and Tate familys the way that I did? you know all that blah, blah, blah BS.<br /> Of course, Luca and Dylan didn&#039;t say anything and they were only too happy to throw me to the wolves which broke my heart even further because they were supposed to love me, yet they didn&#039;t care and they stood there allowing me to take the brunt of the blame for last night when it was all their fault.<br /> Anyway, I took all of the abuse and all hell broke loose when I told them that the wedding was off and I didn&#039;t want to marry Dylan anymore which angered my parents, more specifically my dad who hit me for the first time in my life and he demanded or I should say he commanded me to still go through with the wedding.<br /> Even that fake piece of trash Dylan acted like a love-sick victim and begged me not to cancel the wedding and even had the nerve to say he&#039;d forgive me, you know ME for MY indiscretions, the cheeky man but I refused to budge even despite my dad&#039;s determination for it to still go ahead.<br /> I didn&#039;t wanna fight them anymore, so I let them all think they had won, so while everyone was planning the wedding of the century, I was making plans of my own to leave and get away.<br /> I really didn&#039;t want to leave because at the end of the day, my family are still my family and I love them so much but I knew I could never forgive them, especially Luca.<br /> Luca was my best friend growing up and I was the closest to him out of all of my brothers which is why this is so devastating to me.<br /> It&#039;s also the reason why I stopped myself from publically dragging Luca and Dylan out of the closet and outing them to the world so that everyone would know I wasn&#039;t the big, bad wolf in this story because deep down inside of me, I still do love them both and I don&#039;t want to hurt either of them.<br /> There&#039;s also another reason why I&#039;m leaving or I should say this was the final nail in the coffin if you will and that reason is because I&#039;m pregnant with Logan&#039;s baby.<br /> I knew my parents would flip their lids when they found out and they&#039;d either assume Dylan is the father and would use my baby to make the wedding happen sooner or they&#039;d wanna know who the real father is and if they learned Logan is the father then they&#039;d force me to marry him to save face.<br /> I didn&#039;t want either of those options, I didn&#039;t want Dylan and I didn&#039;t want Logan, I just wanted me and my baby, so I packed a bag and grabbed as much cash as I could because I didn&#039;t wanna take any cards with me in case they tried to track me down and I headed straight for JFK airport hoping to start a new life.<br /> I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the boarding call for my flight.<br /> I let out a breath and smiled as I thought to myself this is it whilst placing a hand on my stomach.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s just you and me from now on my little angel&quot;<br /> I take a final deep breath in and slowly release it before standing up and grabbing my bags.<br /> I then head towards my gate and my new life in London, England.<br /> Six Years Later...<br /> <br /> &quot;KIDS!!, BREAKFAST IS READY!!&quot;<br /> &quot;OK, MUM!!&quot;<br /> I plate up mine and the kid&#039;s breakfasts and place them on the table along with four cups of orange juice and a cup of coffee for myself.<br /> I was grabbing a few condiments for the table when my three babies came barrelling into the room with my youngest son Dayton looking like he was going to a Marvel or DC convention.<br /> &quot;Dayton baby, I thought I told you all to get ready for school?&quot;<br /> &quot;You did and I did&quot;<br /> He said cheekily and I rolled my eyes.<br /> &quot;Son, you can&#039;t wear your Batman mask and cape to school&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not? I look cool&quot;<br /> He says and I chuckle.<br /> &quot;Yes I know you do, son but you can&#039;t just wear it&quot;<br /> &quot;Why not?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s the rules, Dayton, we have to wear our school uniforms and nothing else&quot;<br /> My one and only baby girl says before taking a sip of her drink.<br /> &quot;But Elijah gets to wear his Spiderman costume every day, mum&quot;<br /> &quot;That&#039;s because Elijah is autistic, baby and the school are trying to make his school life a little bit easier and make it as comfortable as possible for him&quot;<br /> I tell him for the umpteenth time and he drops his head in defeat.<br /> &quot;Ok, fine...can I wear it after school?&quot;<br /> He asks and I smile.<br /> &quot;Of course, you can&quot;<br /> I bend down and give him a kiss.<br /> &quot;Now come and eat your breakfast before it gets all cold and soggy&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok, mum&quot;<br /> Dayton and I take our seats and my eldest baby, my firstborn Logan couldn&#039;t resist making a comment about his brother&#039;s attire.<br /> &quot;You look like a nerd, Dayton&quot;<br /> &quot;Says the one who is reading a chemistry book at the breakfast table&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s biology actually and it doesn&#039;t hurt to want to warm your brain up before school&quot;<br /> &quot;That makes no sense at all&quot;<br /> Dayton says while rolling his eyes.<br /> &quot;Actually it does, Dayton, it&#039;s just like when you go to the gym, you warm up first, right? Logan reading a book before school is like a warm-up for him to go and learn&quot;<br /> Why did that make so much sense?.<br /> I mean, don&#039;t get me wrong, my babies are smart, actually, they&#039;re super smart, so it shouldn&#039;t be surprising or shocking to me that they&#039;d say something clever but it is every single time.<br /> &quot;Ok guys, knock it off and eat, please&quot;<br /> We all eat our food and I couldn&#039;t keep my eyes off my three bundles of joy as we ate.<br /> It was one of the biggest shocks of my life when I found out I was expecting triplets and I near fainted in the doctor&#039;s office, especially when my mind started going into overdrive about things like giving birth but thankfully the pregnancy and the birth went better than I expected because I had my best friend Carmella there with me and she&#039;s been there for me ever since.<br /> My kids are my entire life and have been ever since I left New York six years ago.<br /> I&#039;ve got two handsome boys and a beautiful little girl who have all just turned five years old and they&#039;re the lights of my life.<br /> My eldest son is Logan David Junior, yes I named him after his biological father and his paternal grandfather David Black which is something that I never planned on doing at first but as soon as I gave birth to him and I held him for the very first time, I knew that I couldn&#039;t give him any other name.<br /> Logan is my quiet child and he&#039;s very introverted compared to his siblings, he also loves to learn new things and is always either studying, reading a book, watching educational programmes or looking up something educational on the internet.<br /> He&#039;s not as sociable as his brother and sister but he still likes to have fun and hang out with other kids his age just as long as he knows and trusts them.<br /> My baby is also obsessed with science and computers and is constantly learning the ins and outs of them both, hence why he&#039;s currently reading a biology book while he&#039;s eating his eggs.<br /> All three of my kids are very skilled musically and Logan is one hell of a pianist.<br /> He&#039;s won so many awards for it and he even performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety performance in front of the royal family last year which made me one hell of a proud momma wolf.<br /> Then there&#039;s my youngest son Dayton James who is named after my father.<br /> Dayton is my little troublemaker, he&#039;s my cheeky child who has got one hell of a smartass mouth and he loves to joke around and play pranks on people which I hate and I&#039;m trying to knock it out of him but it&#039;s hard, especially when he religiously watches Home Alone because he says the main character Kevin is his idol.<br /> I really should&#039;ve given Dayton the middle name Liam after my big brother because he&#039;s just like his uncle in every way possible, even his laugh is the same as Liam&#039;s.<br /> Despite being a Johnny Knoxville in training, Dayton is a mathematician which is something he must&#039;ve gotten from his dad because I&#039;m dumb as a chicken when it comes to numbers, he also loves the drums which fits perfectly with his personality and lately, he&#039;s been taking air guitar lessons with a tutor.<br /> Then there&#039;s my little princess, my daughter Teddy Louise who I named after my mom.<br /> Teddy is a little girly girl who is obsessed with Disney, she loves to get dressed up and look pretty but she&#039;s also not afraid to get her hands dirty.<br /> She loves it when it rains because she gets to stomp around in puddles but her favourite weather is when it snows because she loves to build snowmen and make snow angels.<br /> Teddy also loves to bake and can make pretty much anything but her favourite thing to bake is cupcakes because she loves to decorate them with different icing and sprinkles.<br /> She&#039;s obsessed with many forms of art and loves to learn about the history of different famous artists, especially the likes of Picasso and Van Gogh, they really intrigue her for some reason.<br /> Teddy also loves to play the flute and can play many different beautiful melodies on it but she&#039;s not as into it as her older brothers are with their instruments.<br /> All three of my kids are incredibly smart and they attend a special school for the gifted after they were referred there by their previous school when they all started showing signs of being child prodigies.<br /> I always knew my kids were special and were more intelligent than most other kids their ages but I never in my wildest dreams would have ever thought that one let alone all three of my babies would be child prodigies because I always believed they were rare like one in a million type of rare, yet I managed to birth three, that&#039;s crazy.<br /> &quot;Mum&quot;<br /> Dayton&#039;s cute, adorable voice broke me from my thoughts.<br /> &quot;Yes, baby&quot;<br /> &quot;Can I have some more juice, please?&quot;<br /> &quot;Of course you can, do you two want some more as well?&quot;<br /> I ask Logan and Teddy who nod their hands.<br /> I grab the jug of juice and fill up their glasses before sitting back down in my chair.<br /> &quot;Thanks, mum&quot;<br /> My babies said in unison while smiling and I smiled back at them.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re welcome, babies&quot;<br /> I said as I heard a noise coming from the front door which I knew was the mail.<br /> I once again get up from my chair and go to see what junk I&#039;ve been sent today.<br /> I wasn&#039;t expecting anything important because all of my bills have been paid for and are up to date, so I wasn&#039;t expecting anything more than just junk mail and takeaway leaflets which they seriously need to stop giving us, the internet is a thing, folks.<br /> I let out a breath as I look through the pile but my eyes narrowed and I was confused/scared when one of the letters caught my attention for several reasons.<br /> The first reason is because of the American stamps and the address which are in the corners of the envelope.<br /> The latter is something the majority of the UK don&#039;t do, so that struck me as odd and the second reason is the very familiar handwriting on it which I immediately recognised as my grandfather Joseph&#039;s handwriting.<br /> My heart was beating a mile a minute and my anxiety had spiked as I continued to look at the envelope and they got worse as my fingers danced over the Christmas stamp which had been used to seal the letter.<br /> I didn&#039;t know what was in the letter but it was enough to make me feel panicked and nervous because nobody from my previous life except for Carmella knows where I live now, so how in on earth has my grandpa found out where I am? and why is he writing to me? what does he want?.<br /> &quot;Mum, we need to go, we&#039;re going to be late&quot;<br /> Teddy says and I look up to see all three of my kids standing in the hallway putting on their coats, hats, scarves and gloves.<br /> It&#039;s December and the weather is cold which is something I&#039;m used to as a native of New York but in the UK, the mornings always seem really bitter, so I make sure we&#039;re all wrapped up warm whenever we leave the house.<br /> I place the pile of letters on the side cabinet and go to put on my coat and accessories before grabbing my bag and making sure I&#039;ve got everything I need including my phone, purse, house keys and car keys.<br /> &quot;Are you ready to go, babies?&quot;<br /> &quot;Yep&quot;<br /> &quot;Mmm-hmm&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, mum&quot;<br /> The kids all say at the same time.<br /> &quot;Have you got your book bags and packed lunches?&quot;<br /> I ask them and they all nod their heads.<br /> &quot;Ok, let&#039;s go&quot;<br /> We leave our home and head towards the car.<br /> I make sure all of the kids are safely strapped in before getting in myself, we then set off for their school as we sing along to the Christmas songs which were playing on the radio.<br /> Christmas has always been my favourite time of the year and it&#039;s also my kids favourite as well.<br /> This time of year is also always really bittersweet for me because Christmas with my family used to be amazing and we&#039;d always have so much fun.<br /> It was the one time of the year when we&#039;d all gather together and stay at my parent&#039;s mansion for the entire holiday and we&#039;d celebrate it in style.<br /> I really wish I could go back to those times.<br /> There&#039;s nothing I&#039;d love more than for my babies to have a REAL family Christmas with our family maybe even with their father and his family but I highly doubt this will happen anytime soon.<br /> <br /> It&#039;s crazy how fast our lives can change within the blink of an eye and sometimes you don&#039;t even know it&#039;s happening until it&#039;s already happened.<br /> The past six years have been a crazy whirlwind and I&#039;ve had to get used to a lot of changes in my life since I moved to London but now I&#039;m happily settled and living my best life, well, I&#039;m living as great of a life as I possibly can without my beloved family here with me.<br /> There was a time when my family and I were extremely close, we would always see and talk with each other every day and we always did anything and everything for one another but all of that changed and I saw a totally different side to my family after Dylan and Luca&#039;s betrayal.<br /> I always used to think I had the perfect family, the perfect parents, the perfect grandparents and the perfect older brothers and in a way, I still feel that way about them but I also can&#039;t forget the immediate change in them when I found out my older brother was screwing my fiance.<br /> The betrayal left me a heartbroken mess and it changed my entire life forever, it also changed all of the plans I had made for my future.<br /> Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a school teacher, I wanted to teach the future generation and prepare them for the next stages of their lives.<br /> A few months before everything happened six years ago, I was offered a place at one of the best colleges in New York to get my teaching degree but then my relationship broke down and the perfect future I had planned with Dylan had gone up in flames along with everything else.<br /> I no longer had any desire to get my teaching degree but I needed to find a steady income so that I could provide for myself and the triplets because I knew my savings which was a very substantial amount of money wouldn&#039;t last me forever.<br /> I wasn&#039;t used to living like this because I was born a millionaire heiress, I had always lived a life of luxury and I never had to worry about anything, so to now live knowing money was running out was kind of scary, especially since I now had three extra mouths to feed and I didn&#039;t want my kids to grow up differently to how I did.<br /> Don&#039;t get me wrong I wasn&#039;t a spoiled little rich girl or anything like that but I lived a comfortable life with no worries and I wanted the same for my kids as well.<br /> I didn&#039;t want them to grow up worrying about things that they shouldn&#039;t have to which I know they would&#039;ve done because they&#039;re really smart and they would&#039;ve immediately sensed when something was wrong.<br /> Anyway, I knew I needed to make some decent money and fast but I didn&#039;t know how.<br /> That was until one day when I was watching some soppy rom-com movie which was based on some old book and it unlocked a brand new passion inside of me, a passion which I never knew existed if I&#039;m being perfectly honest with you.<br /> I always loved to read and loved nothing more than to get lost in a good book but I never once saw myself as a writer because I didn&#039;t think I was creative enough to be one.<br /> All of that changed as soon as I put pen to paper or my fingers to my laptop I should say and that&#039;s when magic happened.<br /> Within two months, I had finished and completed my first book The Billionaire&#039;s Secret Baby which later turned into a five-part series when my fans demanded more from me.<br /> The series was a huge hit and before I knew it, I was a world-famous author, I was successful and I was rolling in the money, most of which I&#039;ve either invested or I&#039;ve put into different bank accounts for me and my kids for when they&#039;re older.<br /> The rest of the money I used to buy us our current home and everything we needed to furnish it and I also bought myself a decent car as well.<br /> I mean, I&#039;m not at Donald Trump&#039;s level of rich but I&#039;ve got enough money for me and the triplets to live happy and comfortable lives together.<br /> Right now I&#039;m in my office working on a new book and a new series but for some strange reason, I can&#039;t seem to concentrate and for the first time in my writing career, I&#039;ve got writer&#039;s block.<br /> I let out a sigh as I take off my glasses and rub the bridge of my nose.<br /> This is so frustrating and annoying.<br /> The worst thing for a writer to experience is knowing what you want to write and how you want to write it but being unable to articulate it in the right way and have it make sense.<br /> There have been many times in the past where I&#039;ve written something and when I&#039;ve read it back I was baffled. this makes absolutely no sense.<br /> I looked back at the screen and decided I needed to take a break, so I got up and went into the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee and something to eat.<br /> I didn&#039;t really have much of an appetite but I knew if I didn&#039;t eat something now then I probably wouldn&#039;t have anything to eat until dinner later on which wouldn&#039;t do me any good.<br /> You need to be healthy in your mind, body and soul in order to do anything and I can&#039;t focus on writing a great story if I&#039;m pushing myself without resting or eating.<br /> I was sitting on the couch and eating my food with the television on in the background which I wasn&#039;t watching, it was just on for background noise because I hate silence and that&#039;s all I ever seem to have in this house when the kids aren&#039;t here.<br /> Anyway, the T.V. quickly caught my attention when the annoying presenter with a high-pitched squeaky voice, who was wearing more make-up than a drag queen mentioned several familiar names which piqued my interest, one of which and the gossip about him almost had me choking on my coffee.<br /> &quot;Hello everyone and welcome to the Hollywood Daily, it&#039;s been a busy week for many of the Hollywood elite, more specifically those within the affluent Carpenter and Black families&quot;<br /> The presenter said with a huge grin on her face.<br /> The first piece of news she was gossiping about was my sister-in-law Sabrina launching two new clothing lines, one is a maternity line and one is for kids which will be released after Christmas.<br /> This will be her third and fourth lines that she&#039;s released, the first one being a bikini line and the second one was an undergarment line which she worked on with my mom.<br /> &quot;Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen because the latest announcement from the Carpenter family is one that is going to break all of our precious little hearts, Luca Carpenter the youngest son of James and Louise Carpenter has come out as gay&quot;<br /> This is the news which had me almost choking on my coffee.<br /> What does she mean he&#039;s come out as gay?.<br /> Didn&#039;t he do that six years ago?.<br /> &quot;According to a statement released earlier today, Luca said it&#039;s taken me a very long time to finally accept who and what I am and now I can proudly say that I&#039;m a gay man&quot;<br /> Holy cow.<br /> &quot;But that&#039;s not the most shocking part of the statement, the part which has left many of the public including fans of the family baffled and scratching their heads in confusion is when Luca also confessed his undying love for his soulmate and the love of his life Dylan Tate...does that name ring a bell? well, it should do because Dylan is the eldest son and heir of Lachlan and Sandra Tate and he&#039;s the former fiance of Luca&#039;s younger sister Lacey Carpenter who has been M.I.A for the past six years, are Luca and Dylan the reason for her disappearance from the limelight? has this love story been going on for a lot longer than the Carpenters want us to believe? this is something we may never know unless Luca, Dylan or even Lacey herself comes out and explains it to us&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe this.<br /> It&#039;s a good job I legally changed my name six years ago before I gave birth to my kids because if I didn&#039;t, then this could have caused a lot of trouble for me and my kiddies.<br /> &quot;Moving on, 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He was an overbearing and formidable man.<br /> <br /> He who overwhelmed the world with his unparalleled power had even created the Five Great Wars Regiment, Cavalry Regiment, and many more.<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Setting foot on his homeland, Levi Garrison was overcome with emotions.<br /> <br /> Once upon a time, he used to be an orphan who was abandoned on the streets of North Hampton and then adopted by the Garrison family.<br /> <br /> However, the Garrison family had never been fond of him.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, who had a tendency to beat and scold him, treated him like an outsider.<br /> <br /> As for the outsiders, they treated him as a nobody.<br /> <br /> But he didn&#039;t care a stiver. He had always been proud of his surname since he was a child, and he strived to bring glory to this family when he grew older.<br /> <br /> At last, Levi had established Levi Group, the largest dark horse in North Hampton&#039;s business community.<br /> <br /> With billions of assets, it ranked among the forefront of North Hampton, pushing the declining Garrison family to the top.<br /> <br /> However, not only did the Garrison family showed no signs of appreciation, they even harbored dissatisfaction towards him. Jealous of his success, they regarded him as a thorn in their flesh and coveted Levi Group.<br /> <br /> No matter his wealth and power, unless they were in control, he was just an outsider in the Garrison family&#039;s eyes.<br /> <br /> Eventually, on Levi&#039;s wedding night, the Garrison family plotted a frame-up against him by getting him drunk before tossing him onto his sister-in-law&#039;s bed. They wanted to create the illusion that he was doing something untoward to her and was caught in bed by his brother and adoptive parents.<br /> <br /> That night, the Garrison family had brutally broken his limbs and left him on the road like a wild dog.<br /> <br /> Not only was he handicapped, but he also had to take the flak for something he didn&#039;t commit.<br /> <br /> From an upstart in the business world, he had become the target of disdain overnight.<br /> <br /> And the next day, he had been punished for several crimes and sentenced to six years in prison.<br /> <br /> He could never forget the ruthless and sinister faces of everyone in the Garrison family and the ridicule of his friends, classmates, and business partners.<br /> <br /> More so, he could never forget the disappointment on his newly wedded wife, Zoey&#039;s face.<br /> <br /> He had regarded the Garrison family as his home and devoted himself to the family.<br /> <br /> Yet, they treated him like trash.<br /> <br /> It felt as if a knife was being twisted in his heart every time he thought about this.<br /> <br /> How he hated the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> But who would have thought that Levi had been secretly transferred away from prison to join the military?<br /> <br /> In a few years, he dominated the military world and became the one and only five-star God of War.<br /> <br /> Now that he came back, the Garrison family ought to stay on their toes.<br /> <br /> “How&#039;s it going, Azure Dragon?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Azure Dragon, the commander of the Five Great Wars Regiment, took a step forward and said respectfully, “Sir, I&#039;m afraid your wife, Ms. Zoey Lopez will remarry at ten o&#039;clock tonight!”<br /> <br /> Ever since Zoey&#039;s husband was sent to prison on their wedding night, she had been living like a widow.<br /> <br /> Only God knew how much pressure she was put under.<br /> <br /> And right now, the person Levi couldn&#039;t wait to see the most was Zoey.<br /> <br /> After a moment of hesitation, Azure Dragon continued, “To add on, Sir, the Garrison family is holding a successful listing celebration banquet at the Crystal Palace Hotel tonight! Many people had invited the God of War just now, including the Garrison family, but I didn&#039;t accept nor refuse directly.”<br /> <br /> “What time?” Levi asked tersely.<br /> <br /> “Eight o&#039;clock, Sir.”<br /> <br /> “Okay. Tell the Garrison family I will attend the banquet!”<br /> <br /> Since the time for the two events didn&#039;t clash, Levi gladly accepted the invitation.<br /> <br /> The celebration banquet for the public listing of Garrison Group was held at North Hampton&#039;s Crystal Palace Hotel.<br /> <br /> With the help of Levi Group, they had become a rich and powerful family in one fell swoop.<br /> <br /> The hall was bustling with noise and excitement, and sounds of glasses clinking could be heard ringing in the air every now and then.<br /> <br /> “God bless the Garrison family,” said Joseph, the head of the Garrison family. “The younger generations are the stars among men. Garrison Group is now listed and has become an upstart in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> Joseph&#039;s three sons and daughter welcomed their guests with bright smiles on their faces.<br /> <br /> The younger generation of the Garrison family was all the smugger and prouder because, after today, the Garrison family would become a powerful family, and they would become one of the top rich kids.<br /> <br /> Most of the guests who attended today&#039;s banquet were from the top circle in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> “Garrison, do you know what happened today?! Your celebration party is nothing compared to that.” They were gossiping about the major event that had happened today.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! I heard that a big shot has arrived in North Hampton!”<br /> <br /> “The richest man in North Hampton wanted to meet him but was shooed away. Apparently, he&#039;s not qualified enough!”<br /> <br /> “So? Jesse Nielsen had been waiting for five hours in advance at the airport!”<br /> <br /> Joseph nodded. “Yes, I know about that too. I even sent someone to invite this big shot to the celebration party!”<br /> <br /> “No way! Why would this big shot attend such a party?”<br /> <br /> No one believed it.<br /> <br /> In fact, as an upstart, Joseph was just trying his luck.<br /> <br /> “Dad!” shouted Jaycob, the second eldest son of the Garrison family could be seen running over. “The big shot has accepted our invitation to attend our celebration banquet! He&#039;s on the way!”<br /> <br /> “Jesus! God has indeed blessed the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family could barely conceal their delight as this was their chance to reach the sky in a single bound.<br /> <br /> The grandchildren of the Garrison family gathered together, sunshine flooding their souls.<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s brother, Bryan, and sister-in-law, Victoria, smiled. “Well, it all starts with Levi&#039;s imprisonment that the Garrison family is at where we are today...”<br /> <br /> “Right, speaking about Levi, do you guys know today&#039;s the day that kid gets out of prison?!” somebody asked abruptly.<br /> <br /> “Really? Isn&#039;t that bad luck? Why did he have to be released on such a big day?!”<br /> <br /> “Please, please, please don&#039;t come back! He&#039;s the Garrison family&#039;s biggest disgrace!”<br /> <br /> Victoria&#039;s lips tugged into a sneer. “Speaking of which, Levi is the crowning glory of the Garrison family&#039;s status today.”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s what he&#039;s supposed to do!” Bryan said. “He should contribute to the Garrison family for raising him, an orphan! His multi-billion Levi Group means nothing. To put it bluntly, he&#039;s just a dog raised by the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> Someone gave a chortle. “As a matter of fact, I&#039;ve been interested in Levi&#039;s wife for a long time now. She&#039;s still widowed, and I&#039;m so going to marry her!”<br /> <br /> The man&#039;s remark caused gales of laughter.<br /> <br /> “Everyone, stop what you&#039;re doing. I have an important announcement to make,” Joseph said and went on to announce that the big shot was coming.<br /> <br /> A thunderous applause was heard.<br /> <br /> But when the applause had died down, there was still someone clapping.<br /> <br /> The sound was loud and clear, approaching from afar.<br /> <br /> On the red carpet, a man came clapping, looking bold and energetic.<br /> <br /> His stride gave off a majestic and imposing aura, which made the mass hold their breaths.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s Levi!” Bryan and Victoria exclaimed.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, all eyes were riveted on him.<br /> <br /> “I forgot this little brat got out of jail today!” Levi&#039;s adoptive parents spoke in unison.<br /> <br /> Ignoring the astonished gazes darted at his way, Levi walked step by step towards Joseph.<br /> <br /> “A little bird told me that the company is now listed. How are you feeling, Joseph? Are you happy?”<br /> <br /> Levi flashed him a meaningful smile.<br /> <br /> “How dare you show up here, you insolent brat! And what did you just call me?” Joseph&#039;s fury sprang to life.<br /> <br /> “Who let him in? Didn&#039;t you know he just got out of prison? How inauspicious!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rose to his feet. “…… are you doing here, Levi?”<br /> <br /> Levi sized him up. “Why can&#039;t I be here?”<br /> <br /> “Well, for starters, you&#039;re an orphan! The Garrison family has raised you, but you were ambitious and ungrateful. You had inordinate ambitions for your sister-in-law, and you wanted to take possession of the Garrison family! You&#039;d even tried to kill your parents when things go south! Have you no conscience? Do you have any sense of morality left in your heart?”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve lost your reputation in North Hampton, and everyone knows that. Have you no shame to have the brass neck to come round here?”<br /> <br /> “Everyone knows why you&#039;re back. You want to leech off the Garrison family; you want our money, isn&#039;t it?!”<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve long been expelled from the Garrison family, you ungrateful wretch! The Garrison family has nothing to do with you! Now, get lost!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s adoptive parents rose to their feet and pointed at his nose, hurling abusive remarks at him.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family&#039;s brazenness of distorting the truth was mind-bending.<br /> <br /> How disappointing!<br /> <br /> He had thought they would feel somewhat apologetic after six years, but they were unexpectedly more aggravated.<br /> <br /> They took everything from him, crippled him, and ruined his reputation, turning everything upside down and making everything his fault instead.<br /> <br /> The Garrison family didn&#039;t have the slightest bit of compassion to speak of.<br /> <br /> Bryan zipped towards Levi, assessing him condescendingly. “Hmph! Don&#039;t you just want money now that you&#039;re back?”<br /> <br /> Flap!<br /> <br /> Bryan threw a credit card to the ground and lifted his foot, shaking his leather shoe. “My vamp is dirty. Lick it clean, and the one million in this card is yours!”<br /> <br /> His words elicited a fresh burst of laughter as the crowd looked at Levi as if they were looking at a dog.<br /> <br /> “Oh my! One million? That&#039;s more than enough to cover his living expenses. I bet he&#039;ll lick it!”<br /> <br /> Victoria gave a wry look.<br /> <br /> “On your knees!” Bryan roared, seeing that Levi was glaring at him. “Now, lick my shoe!”<br /> <br /> Levi stared at him coldly and held his peace.<br /> <br /> “Kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan rushed to Levi and pressed his shoulders, forcing him to kneel, but the latter didn&#039;t budge.<br /> <br /> “I said kneel!!!”<br /> <br /> Bryan struggled to rivet him to the spot.<br /> <br /> “Drop dead!”<br /> <br /> Levi suddenly slapped Bryan in the face, sending him flying almost eight meters away.<br /> <br /> Silence engulfed the room; one could even hear a pin drop!<br /> <br /> Unbelievable!<br /> <br /> Everyone in the Garrison family was stupefied.<br /> <br /> What did Levi just do?<br /> <br /> Did he just knock Bryan to the ground with a single slap?<br /> <br /> Plod!<br /> <br /> Bryan was about to get up when Levi stepped on him, crushed him, and crossed over him.<br /> <br /> Looking at the approaching Levi, Joseph instinctively stepped back.<br /> <br /> Levi went up the stage and adjusted the microphone stand.<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at him, wondering what he was going to do next.<br /> <br /> “Listen up, everyone...”<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sure you remember what happened six years ago, yes? For the love and care I had received from the Garrison family during childhood, I&#039;m giving you one month to kneel before me for three days and three nights to repent your sins!”<br /> <br /> “Remember, that&#039;s everyone from the Garrison family!”<br /> <br /> “If I don&#039;t see any shadow within a month, the outcome is simple—I swear I&#039;ll wipe off every single one of you here today!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s voice was low and deep.<br /> <br /> But as soon as he finished, the crowd was laughing like a drain.<br /> <br /> “Did prison life eat his brain or what? What conceited nonsense is he spouting?”<br /> <br /> “The Garrison family right now is a juggernaut in North Hampton. He&#039;s just a criminal. Isn&#039;t it a pipe dream to destroy the Garrison family?”<br /> <br /> “Did he knock his brain loose or something?”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> “Bear in mind that I have limited patience. You only have one month! Of course, you may gather your strengths and connections to fight against me! I&#039;ll be waiting.”<br /> <br /> Levi then took his leave straightaway, disregarding the mockeries of the crowd.<br /> <br /> “Stop right there, you *! Did I tell you to leave?”<br /> <br /> Ben, Levi&#039;s adoptive father, wanted to stop him.<br /> <br /> “Ben, let him go!” Joseph said. “It&#039;s a big day today. I don&#039;t want to see bloodshed!”<br /> <br /> He was afraid about the impact that would bring about if the big shot saw this.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! There are so much more opportunities to take care of him!”<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s in luck that the big shot is on his way!”<br /> <br /> With that, Levi left the place under the watchful eyes of hundreds of people.<br /> <br /> After Levi had left, Joseph asked anxiously, “Jaycob, where&#039;s the big shot? Isn&#039;t he here yet?”<br /> <br /> Jaycob looked dazed. “According to the time, he should have arrived long ago. Let me ask...”<br /> <br /> After making a phone call, Jaycob blanched. “Dad, the big shot was here, but he left already.”<br /> <br /> “What? The big shot was here?”<br /> <br /> “The big shot said that the Garrison family are a bunch of unworthy stupid pigs!”<br /> <br /> “I get it. He must have left in a fit of rage after witnessing the ruckus that brat had created!”<br /> <br /> “He must have thought that the Garrison family disrespected him!”<br /> <br /> Joseph trembled with rage. “That brat will pay for this!”<br /> <br /> The multitude reacted accordingly.<br /> <br /> Levi has ruined the Garrison family&#039;s glorious event!<br /> <br /> He just pissed off the big shot!<br /> <br /> That&#039;s equivalent to cutting off the Garrison family&#039;s chance to reach the sky!<br /> <br /> Levi Garrison is indeed the sinner of the Garrison family!<br /> <br /> At that moment, the Garrison family wished to skin Levi alive.<br /> <br /> His adoptive parents, brother, and sister-in-law especially hated him to the bone. “Just you wait, Levi!”<br /> <br /> After leaving Crystal Palace Hotel, the next person that Levi was going to look for was his wife, Zoey Lopez.<br /> <br /> In this life, he owed no debt to the Garrison family, nor his friends and classmates, but Zoey.<br /> <br /> He had been imprisoned on the second day after the wedding, making Zoey lose her reputation. That even put her through six years of widowhood.<br /> <br /> This woman has carried too much on her shoulders for six years.<br /> <br /> But now that I&#039;m back, I&#039;ll hold your hand, and we&#039;ll conquer the world together!<br /> <br /> After hesitating for a long time, Levi pressed the doorbell.<br /> <br /> Thud!<br /> <br /> The young woman dropped her mobile phone to the ground as the door opened.<br /> <br /> Upon taking a closer look at Levi&#039;s face, Zoey broke down in tears.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, quick, just get the parcel and come in. It&#039;s almost time for the family banquet! Your grandfather is going to settle your marriage at the family banquet tonight. You can&#039;t get away from this!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! Quickly get dressed! Your grandfather is going to set you up with someone else!”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s parents&#039; voices sounded from the inside.<br /> <br /> “Zoey, I&#039;m back!” Levi said excitedly, wanting to fling his arm around her, but Zoey slapped his hands away.<br /> <br /> “Why did you come back? I&#039;ve already forgotten about you...”<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s voice was choked with sobs.<br /> <br /> Very soon after, Zoey&#039;s parents, Aaron and Caitlyn, came out, looking horrified.<br /> <br /> “How dare you have the nerve to come back? Do you know how much criticism my family has suffered because of you? Especially Zoey. Do you know how much she has suffered for the past six years?” Zoey&#039;s father, Aaron, reproached.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, her mother, Caitlyn, pushed and shoved Levi. “You should know that this relationship between you and Zoey is impossible in this life the moment you went to jail! You&#039;re a criminal! You&#039;re just a street rat in North Hampton! You&#039;re only putting Zoey in harm&#039;s way by coming to see her!”<br /> <br /> Naturally, Levi had known of Zoey&#039;s sufferings for the past six years, including her refusal to remarry because of him.<br /> <br /> Levi put on a serious face. “This time, I&#039;m back for good. I won&#039;t leave Zoey ever again. I will grant her a bright future and let her own the world!”<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s declaration had Aaron and Caitlyn hooting with laughter.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;ve spent six years in jail. How are you going to give Zoey a future?” Aaron asked with a sneer.<br /> <br /> “Yeah! With your mouth?” Caitlyn chimed in. “There&#039;s a limit to talking big!”<br /> <br /> Nonetheless, Levi smiled. “Don&#039;t worry. I&#039;ll reclaim what I lost in those years! I&#039;ll destroy the Garrison family in a month!”<br /> <br /> “Levi!” This time, even Zoey couldn&#039;t bear to listen to his nonsense any longer. “Can we be more realistic? It doesn&#039;t matter if you just get out of prison. Can&#039;t you just be down to earth and start anew? I believe that you will make a comeback one day, but you can&#039;t just indulge in tall talk. Do you know just how powerful the Garrison family is right now? And besides, today&#039;s era is a far cry from what it was six years ago!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, trust me,” Levi said earnestly. “I can make the Garrison family bow at my feet with just a word!”<br /> <br /> Preposterous!<br /> <br /> Levi&#039;s bravado nearly drove Zoey and her parents round the bend.<br /> <br /> Having been caged up for six years, did he finally lose his mind?<br /> <br /> “Fine. If you say so,” Zoey said, shoving her mobile phone to Levi directly. “Then prove it! I&#039;d like to see how you make the Garrison family bow their heads with just one word!”<br /> <br /> “I...”<br /> <br /> Levi was stunned.<br /> <br /> It was true that he could exterminate the Garrison family with his words, but he had given them one month; it would be too uneventful to destroy them now.<br /> <br /> “See, you can&#039;t do it, can&#039;t you? Then don&#039;t you ever talk big if you can&#039;t!”<br /> <br /> Zoey smashed the phone to the ground, marking her wrath.<br /> <br /> Following that, her parents pushed Levi away. “Go now. You&#039;re not welcome here. We&#039;ve got a family banquet to attend!”<br /> <br /> “No. Mom, Dad, let him in!”<br /> <br /> “What do you mean, Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “I won&#039;t remarry. My husband is back.”<br /> <br /> ...<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn couldn&#039;t talk her round, so they could only let him in.<br /> <br /> After that, Zoey took Levi to her bedroom.<br /> <br /> “Since you&#039;re back, you&#039;re still my husband. I don&#039;t care about the gossips. Besides, I believe you&#039;re innocent, and anyone with discerning eyes can see that it was the Garrison family who&#039;d framed you!”<br /> <br /> Levi could feel the warmth in his heart.<br /> <br /> She trusted him, and that was more than enough for him.<br /> <br /> “But you must promise me to start from zero and be down to earth. I believe you will achieve something great with your ability! I&#039;ll give you five years!”<br /> <br /> “That&#039;s unnecessary,” Levi said. “Just give me one month. In a month, I&#039;ll de—”<br /> <br /> “Shut up! I don&#039;t want to listen to your nonsensical and unrealistic talks! Why can&#039;t we just be realistic?” Zoey shouted.<br /> <br /> “Even if you have nothing now, as long as you take one step at a time, I believe you&#039;ll get back on your feet!”<br /> <br /> Levi shut up obediently.<br /> <br /> “I bought you these six years ago.” Zoey took out a suit from the cupboard. “Change into it at once and follow me to the family banquet!”<br /> <br /> “Zoey, what is up with you?”<br /> <br /> Seeing Levi all dressed up, Aaron and Caitlyn were naturally dissatisfied.<br /> <br /> Zoey clung onto Levi&#039;s arm. “Mom, Dad, Levi is my husband now! I will make myself clear to Grandpa tonight!”<br /> <br /> Aaron and Caitlyn looked daggers at Levi, sighing helplessly, “For Heaven&#039;s sake!”<br /> <br /> The Lopez family banquet was held at Golden Port Restaurant, where they contracted the entire restaurant.<br /> <br /> Naturally, the Lopez family was not as powerful as the Garrison family, but they were considered above average in North Hampton.<br /> <br /> When Zoey and her family arrived at the main hall, they were greeted with strange and jesting gazes.<br /> <br /> In the past, when Zoey and Levi had gotten married, Aaron&#039;s family status was the highest in the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> But after Levi&#039;s downfall, Aaron&#039;s family had experienced a seismic shift in life, and their status in the Lopez family took a nosedive as they became the subject of ridicule, especially during family events.<br /> <br /> “Look! Is that Levi beside Zoey?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah! It&#039;s really him! He&#039;s released from prison already?”<br /> <br /> All eyes fell on Levi at once.<br /> <br /> Harry, the head of the Lopez family, snorted and turned a blind eye to the four of them.<br /> <br /> The old man&#039;s favorite now was Fabian, his eldest son, and his family.<br /> <br /> Mainly because Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, Samuel Robertson, was of mixed ethnicity who was born rich and had lived overseas.<br /> <br /> This time, Harry was going to set up Zoey with Samuel&#039;s younger brother, Chris, who had been casting covetous eyes on Zoey for some time now.<br /> <br /> With no one paying attention to them, Aaron and his family could only find a place to sit first.<br /> <br /> As they were about to take their seats, a voice was heard. “No, Aaron. You guys can&#039;t sit here.”<br /> <br /> It was a reminder from Henry, the second eldest son of the Lopez family.<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “There are sitting arrangements to the family banquet this time.”<br /> <br /> Aaron looked puzzled. “How so?”<br /> <br /> “There are four tables for the family banquet! And it&#039;s decided according to the family contribution!”<br /> <br /> “For example, the first table is given to the family who contributed over five million to the family in a year; a million for the second table, a hundred thousand for the third table, and less than a hundred thousand for the last table, or should I say no contribution at all!”<br /> <br /> Henry smiled smugly. “Our family has made good profits this year, and we&#039;ve contributed just about five million to the family. So excuse me, but this table here is ours.”<br /> <br /> “Of course, you can also sit at the first table without contributing. That is if your family has tens of millions of assets.”<br /> <br /> “Unfortunately, we couldn&#039;t be any clearer about your family&#039;s situation,” sneered Maddison, Henry&#039;s wife. “Now that there&#039;s an ex-convict in your family, I&#039;m sorry that you guys can only sit at the last table!”<br /> <br /> “Mom, Dad, as far as I know, Uncle Aaron and his family didn&#039;t contribute much to the family last year,” said Shaun, Henry&#039;s son, walking over with a glass in his hand. “Their company went bankrupt, and they even borrowed over two million from Grandpa. Clearly, it&#039;s a negative contribution. It&#039;s unfair to the relatives sitting at the fourth table! I say we add a fifth table for negative contributors!”<br /> <br /> “Yeah, I agree!”<br /> <br /> The rest of the Lopez family concurred.<br /> <br /> “Okay, we&#039;ll do as Shaun says! This shall motivate you people!”<br /> <br /> Harry gave his consent.<br /> <br /> “Hurry up and sit down. Don&#039;t just stand there and make a fool out of yourselves.” Harry glared at Aaron.<br /> <br /> With that, Aaron and his family walked over to the fifth table quietly.<br /> <br /> “Which table should a ten billion contributor sit at?” asked Levi suddenly, pulling Zoey&#039;s arm.<br /> <br /> Levi was the one and only five-star God of War, and wealth to him was just a number.<br /> <br /> In fact, he didn&#039;t know exactly how much he had, but he could still fork out ten billion casually for the family contribution on behalf of Aaron&#039;s family.<br /> <br /> As soon as Levi said that, everyone was stunned at his query.<br /> <br /> After a few moments of silence, the crowd blossomed into an enormous belly laugh.<br /> <br /> “Ten billion? You must be kidding me! Even the aristocratic Garrison family may not have that much money!”<br /> <br /> “This kid must have a loose screw in the head to come here and embarrass himself!”<br /> <br /> “Hey, Aaron. Did you know you have a son-in-law worth ten billion? Hahaha...”<br /> <br /> Sensing the jeering gazes and titter from the people around, Aaron and his family wished the ground could swallow them whole.<br /> <br /> This is embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Too embarrassing!<br /> <br /> Zoey&#039;s temper sparked, and her eyes blazed with rage.<br /> <br /> “Levi Garrison, is it not enough for you to talk big at home that you have to come here and embarrass me? Do you think you haven&#039;t done enough after all these years?”<br /> <br /> Zoey trembled as tears silently rolling down her cheeks.<br /> <br /> “But I do have ten billion!” Levi said helplessly.<br /> <br /> At this time, no one bothered to listen to Levi&#039;s sheer bull because the star of the day, Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, had arrived.<br /> <br /> Everyone, including Harry, went out to the entrance to greet him.<br /> <br /> “I&#039;m sorry to keep everyone waiting.” Samuel wore an apologetic expression.<br /> <br /> “Your flight was nearly ten hours late. What&#039;s up with that?” Harry asked in concern.<br /> <br /> Samuel smiled. “Grandpa, don&#039;t you know? A big shot has arrived in North Hampton, and North Hampton Airport was sealed off for eight hours.”<br /> <br /> What? Is there such a thing?<br /> <br /> “Who&#039;s this big shot to have the airport sealed off, Samuel?” Harry asked smilingly.<br /> <br /> “It&#039;s not just that. It&#039;s said that a hundred planes escorted the private jet of that big shot, and there were a hundred thousand people guarding at the airport.”<br /> <br /> “Damn!”<br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> The crowd gasped in shock.<br /> <br /> “He&#039;s the commander-in-chief of nine military regions, the God of War of Erudia. Haha, you may not believe it if I say this, but I met this great man when I was at a gathering abroad, and we even exchanged numbers. I didn&#039;t expect him to take up a post in North Hampton! I&#039;ll ask him out sometime in support of the Lopez family. That way, you&#039;ll gain a foothold in North Hampton in no time,” Samuel said loftily.<br /> <br /> “God! That&#039;s incredible! How did you even get to know someone like him?”<br /> <br /> “My brother-in-law is so cool!”<br /> <br /> “The Lopez family&#039;s son-in-law is one of a kind! Of course, except for one!”<br /> <br /> Everyone looked at Samuel with veneration; the old man was all the more impressed, Aaron and Caitlyn begrudged Fabian&#039;s son-in-law, and Zoey was envious as well.<br /> <br /> But she believed that in five years, Levi, too, could make her grandfather proud.<br /> <br /> Yet, unbeknownst to them, Levi was actually barely stifling in his laughter.<br /> <br /> This kid is quite something to know that I&#039;ve arrived.<br /> <br /> But his ability to make up nonsense is even more impressive.<br /> <br /> “You&#039;re saying you know the God of War?” Levi asked.<br /> <br /> Samuel raised his head. “Yeah, we had a drink together. Is there a problem?”<br /> <br /> Levi chuckled. “Then why don&#039;t I recognize you?”<br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Due to the word limit, it can only be updated here<br /> Install the APP to search for the book title &quot;God of War: Pinnacle&quot; Read more exciting content immediately		The novels		31030	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Did he think I was Cara?<br /> &quot;What do you want from me?&quot; I ask, my voice trembling a bit.<br /> &quot;Revenge,&quot; He grits out to me. <br /> &quot;On Enzo?&quot; My brows scrunch in confusion. He growls out and pulls me close to him.<br /> &quot;On you, Cara.&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> My name is Cora Fletcher, I&#039;m 23 years old.<br /> Born into a family of crime and the underworld, you can say I&#039;m quite weak, I&#039;ve never really liked this life, not since my sister was snatched from me at a very young age by my father because apparently he wanted one of his daughters to be more involved in this life and Cara fit the perfect description.<br /> I only saw her once every year for 15 minutes and I was never allowed to talk to her or even let her see me.<br /> We reunited after our parents died, of course as you can guess someone ordered a hit on their heads and they both were killed making it look like an accident.<br /> My sister Cara is the best female assassin out here in the underworld and she&#039;s married to the Don of the Italian mafia who also happens to be the best male assassin in the underworld, well basically in the Italian mafia.<br /> There&#039;s been rumors of a leader in the Russian mafia, a nameless fear, someone who many think is better than Enzo in terms of ruling and ruthlessness, the best assassin known to the Russians.<br /> In case you&#039;re wondering, Cara and I are twins.<br /> She has been the one looking out for me since we were young and when our parents died, she offered me a place to stay in her husband&#039;s mansion.<br /> I&#039;ve been here with them for about two years now, I&#039;m not really a fan of the mafia but I have no choice since I was literally born into it.<br /> My father worked with a line of trained assassins, he was well a trained assassin as well and so was my mom, so when the time came to pass down his legacy, he chose Cara which I&#039;m grateful for, he didn&#039;t have any male children but he loved us greatly.<br /> My name is Cora and this is how my story starts.<br /> ...<br /> I moan lightly trying to adjust myself and my sight because I still saw blur even after seemingly waking up.<br /> I&#039;m lying on a hard surface, it&#039;s cold and smells like blood and dirt, the whole surrounding is eerily scary and quiet, my sight adjusts to the darkness, mildly, I try to move and I realized I&#039;m tied, my hands behind my back but my legs are not.<br /> I gently sit up, the whole room starts spinning and I feel sick to my stomach, I feel like I&#039;m going to throw up any minute from now, memories from before I passed out starts rushing in.<br /> I remember the mansion being under attack and then someone breaking into my room and me trying to fight back before I was drugged, I look around and I&#039;m in some kind of basement.<br /> My skin begins to crawl, I feel eyes on me but the room is too dark to even make out anything, I squint to get a clear vision and then I see shoes in the far end of the room, brown male shoes, whoever has them on is sitting down.<br /> I move away quickly but that&#039;s a bad idea because my whole body is on fire.<br /> &quot;I thought you&#039;d be out cold for the rest of the evening&quot; the voice booms making me look up to find the strange shoes person having the voice<br /> His voice sounds unfamiliar and his accent is different from all the ones I&#039;ve come to get used to, he&#039;s not Italian, I know that for sure<br /> &quot;Who are you&quot;? I squeak out barely a whisper, my throat is parched and I&#039;m thirsty.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not of great importance right now&quot; he voices out his thick accent rolling off his tongue, he gets up and walks towards me which allows me to take in his full appearance.<br /> He&#039;s rather tall, with dark long hair, his eyes are sharp Hazel, his face as hard as a rock, he has a small beard just below his face, he looks terrifying I must say.<br /> He stops in front of me and bends down so he&#039;s eye level with me, I move back on instinct, he puts his hand on his ear and speak in an unfamiliar language, he nods and answers like he&#039;s taking orders, all the while his eyes are trained on me.<br /> &quot;The boss will see you now&quot; he mutters before standing up, I thought he&#039;d take me out of her to go see his boss, whoever it is but now, he just takes two steps away from me still leaving me there.<br /> From his accent, language and face I can tell he&#039;s Russian, which only means one thing, The Russians have me.<br /> Which in turns means I&#039;m miles away from home, From Cara, I start panicking.<br /> How will they find me?<br /> I&#039;m probably going to die before they do, the Russians are merciless and if there&#039;s anything they don&#039;t possess, it&#039;s compassion.<br /> I&#039;m still thinking about my fate when I hear heavy footsteps, followed by opening of the door to wherever I am.<br /> The moment the person steps in, the air around me shifts, even the man from before becomes still and poise, the whole atmosphere changes.<br /> Whoever it is that just walked inside this room, holds a whole lot of power, even the way he walks screams authority, I&#039;ve not seen his face yet because he&#039;s still in the shadows but I feel the chills all over my body.<br /> &quot;I must say... It was very easy getting you here&quot; even his voice is nothing compared to what I&#039;ve been hearing all my life, it has this strong authority to it, it&#039;s hard, gruff, husky and terrifying all together, I feel my skin crawl with goosebumps<br /> I don&#039;t miss the accent to which his voice is laced.<br /> &quot;For someone so protected, you were easy prey to my men&quot; he continues walking around me not letting me see his face.<br /> &quot;Who are you and why am I here&quot;? I croak out, I&#039;m afraid and I&#039;m not going to hide it, if he wanted me dead, I&#039;d have been dead, something tells me he doesn&#039;t want to kill me.<br /> He laughs, a menacing, low and taunting laugh, it has nothing friendly to it, it&#039;s the kind of laugh that sends cold chills through the body.<br /> &quot;Who I am....hmm let me see&quot; he thinks for a moment, his voice is now coming from behind me &quot;well some people refer to me as the devil, some say ghost and to many others, I&#039;m just a myth people tell their kids as bedtime stories&quot; he says with so much confidence and pride dripping off his voice &quot;as to why you&#039;re here, you&#039;re smart, you should know that by now&quot; he mutters out.<br /> His explanation of himself makes me gulp hard, I&#039;m scared out of my wits, I&#039;m not even going to lie, and he said I&#039;d know why I was here but I&#039;m coming up with nothing.<br /> &quot;What are you going to do to me&quot;? I ask my voice trembling<br /> &quot;For now, nothing. I&#039;m just going to keep you here for a day or two, let you starve maybe, let&#039;s say I&#039;m prepping you for what&#039;s to come&quot; he says dangerously low.<br /> By now he had walked to the front of the room, still making sure he&#039;s hidden in the shadows, I&#039;m trying hard to see him but it&#039;s impossible.<br /> &quot;And what&#039;s to come... Is not so good..&quot; he paused before walking out of the shadows and into the light so I could see him, from his legs up to his broad chest and his perfect jawline, clean shaved face, pointed nose and his piercing green eyes.<br /> The air got knocked out of me, he had a sinister smirk perched on his face, he looked..... Handsome and young.<br /> Maybe in his early 30s, his face was void of any emotions, so were his eyes, they bore into my soul with great contempt and anger.<br /> He had dark brown hair, he stood tall peering down at me like I was an insect.<br /> It&#039;s him, the greatest and most fear assassin in all of Russia, the Don of the Russian Mafia.<br /> Dimitri Volkov<br /> &quot;Cara&quot; he finished with venom lacing his voice.<br /> &quot;Now I&#039;d advice you brace yourself, it&#039;s going to be a bumpy ride.&quot;<br /> He held a lot of authority, no doubt about that.<br /> He commanded fear and respect wherever he went.<br /> But he called me Cara. Did he think I was Cara?<br /> Did he kidnap me thinking he was kidnapping Cara?<br /> I mean we look exactly alike, same hair, same eyes color, only Cara stood a bit taller than me but someone who&#039;s never seen us both together would never be able to tell us apart from each other.<br /> And us being seen together is something that has never happened, When Cara decided that she&#039;d take over dad&#039;s legacy and become an assassin herself, Dad made sure to keep me hidden from public eyes, I was even homeschooled.<br /> The media and everyone in the underworld only knew about Cara, they know my dad had only one daughter, no one ever knew about me, or that fact that Cara was in fact a twin.<br /> Even Enzo was shocked the day he met me, it took him a while to adjust to seeing an exact replica of his wife around the mansion.<br /> And I think Dimitri is among the people that never knew of my existence, he thinks he&#039;s holding Cara hostage, when infact Cara is still home with Enzo.<br /> He probably thinks he has the best female assassin in the world locked in his basement, I&#039;m just a twin, I don&#039;t even know how to hold a firepower or a knife, let alone use one.<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s talk.&quot;<br /> I gulped visibly when he uttered that word, that word alone got me hot, scared and terrified, I wonder what he wants to talk about.<br /> He had this look in his eyes, it was vicious, cold, distant and wicked.<br /> I mean I&#039;ve heard stories of him but sitting here on this cold floor looking at him, something tells me he holds a grudge for me or more specifically Cara.<br /> &quot;Whatever I tell you now, I&#039;ll only say once so be careful not to miss anything&quot; he spit out his stare not wavering.<br /> &quot;You&#039;re here as my prisoner, and no I don&#039;t want or demand any Ransom from your husband for your return, you&#039;ll be here for as long as I want you to be&quot; he begins still looking at me<br /> &quot;Of course you know what happens to prisoners, since you&#039;ve had your fair share of taking some for your former Don&quot; he grits out a very dangerous tone to his voice, it&#039;s like he&#039;s hinting at something but I don&#039;t know what.<br /> &quot;You will remain in this basement without any food or water, unless of course I&#039;m in a good mood, of course you&#039;ll be tortured from time to time&quot; he adds making me scared, I can&#039;t handle mafia torturing<br /> &quot;Have it in mind that I&#039;ll document some of these torture as a souvenir for your dear husband&quot; he tells me still keeping a hard glare on me<br /> He stops as if waiting for me to say something but all I do is just lower my head, his stare scares me, it unnerves me and puts me on edge.<br /> I have never had to face anyone like this, not in my entire life.<br /> Cara is the brave, bold and witty one<br /> I&#039;m just the silent, shy and naive of the both of us.<br /> I don&#039;t want to tell him that I&#039;m not Cara because if he knows, then he&#039;ll realize he has no use for me and probably kill me<br /> Men like him have no room for compassion or pity, they shoot first and ask questions later and I&#039;m not willing to put my life at risk.<br /> &quot;I expected more of a fight from you, this is not the famous assassin I&#039;ve been hearing so much about for the years&quot; he mutters out tauntingly, of course I&#039;m not her dumb, but of course I don&#039;t have the nerve to say that out loud.<br /> &quot;I can say I&#039;m very disappointed&quot; he spits.<br /> &quot;Where am I&quot;? I ask after minutes of watching him talk, at least I should know where I am should in case I escape, which is most likely not going to happen but let me hope.<br /> &quot;You should know by now&quot; he says smirking at me &quot;You&#039;re in Russia&quot; he whispers, I suspected it but now that he confirms it my blood runs cold.<br /> How will Cara ever find me?<br /> I&#039;m in a foreign land with no means of reaching anyone I know, worse, they think I&#039;m someone else.<br /> What will happen to me if he finds out I&#039;m not Cara but infact the exact opposite of who he wanted.<br /> &quot;Vissarion will make sure you&#039;re comfortable as much as a prisoner should be&quot; he says with an evil smile and sinister look in his eyes<br /> He gets up from the chair and starts making his way to the door, but my voice quickly stops him.<br /> &quot;If I&#039;m going to stay here for long, the least you can do is let me have my bath, I stink&quot; I mutter the last part out, I see his shoulder tense before he turns around and faces me<br /> &quot;You want a bath &quot;? He asks giving me a weird look, in this moment I don&#039;t even know what I&#039;m doing, I just nod like an idiot, which isn&#039;t really a good idea.<br /> &quot;Vissarion&quot; his voice booms out through the whole basement and within seconds, The man from before enters as if he&#039;s been standing outside, he bows in front of Dimitri in respect<br /> &quot;Our little wants a bath&quot; he says in a mocking tone and as if the man understands, he just nods before going back out again.<br /> Dimitri has his eyes dead set on me, glaring, staring, studying and watching me, it&#039;s making me uncomfortable, I feel small sitting here.<br /> I feel like he&#039;s going to squash me with his eyes or worse, he&#039;s going to kill me.<br /> I squirm a bit, the floor is cold and hard and I&#039;ve been in this position for hours it&#039;s getting hard to get blood moving all over my body.<br /> Suddenly the door opens again to reveal Vissarion, I believe is what Dimitri called him, but this time he has something with him... A bucket, I assume a bucket of water.<br /> He hands it to Dimitri before taking two steps back, Dimitri takes it from him before inspecting it and looking at me with the same glare.<br /> He starts walking towards me &quot;you wanted a bath?&quot; He asks tauntingly, and I shake my head trying to move back, I don&#039;t know what he wants to do but I know it&#039;s not something I&#039;ll like at all.<br /> Before I can even get a chance to say anything he turns the bucket in his hands upside down and empties the whole content on my body, as soon as the cold water comes in contact with my skin i cant help but squeak and yelp out loudly.<br /> I tense at the contact, my whole body is drenched in cold water, very cold, my dress is wet completely, in fact my whole body is dripping with water.<br /> He hands the bucket back to Vissarion, who quickly takes it from him.<br /> He bends down to my eye level moving some of hair out of my face.<br /> &quot;Do you feel clean now, hmm? Or you want more bath&quot;? He taunts making me shut my eyes before opening them back and glaring at him hard.<br /> He doesn&#039;t even seem fazed by my anger or glare, I don&#039;t even have any words to say to him because I can already feel my whole body covered in cold spots.<br /> I&#039;m definitely going to catch a cold, he gets up abruptly and walks out the door with Vissarion tailing behind him and locking me inside.<br /> ...<br /> Dimitri<br /> Ivan knows how to tick me off, there&#039;s a reason I never let him come visit me and he knows, that&#039;s why he didn&#039;t call that he was coming today, he just showed up while I was in a meeting, Vissarion had to interrupt my meeting to tell me that my cousin is down the basement with my hostage.<br /> I get there and I find him having a chit chat with her, like she&#039;s some top tier guest.<br /> I don&#039;t like the way she looks at me, like she&#039;s innocent which she&#039;s not.<br /> I&#039;ve heard and seen pictures of her from various people, they all talk about two things, she&#039;s very young and very beautiful.<br /> Which isn&#039;t a total lie, The Best there is in what she does as a woman, one of the sole reasons I hate her, why she&#039;s locked up down there.<br /> Personally I don&#039;t have a problem with the Italian mafia, ever since taking over as the Don at the age of 18, I have tried to stay clear off any drama, including wars with any other mafia.<br /> But I know I crossed that line having her here, I&#039;m just surprised her so called husband hasn&#039;t called yet to demand ransom for her release, according to rumors, she&#039;s Enzo&#039;s prized possession, his jewel, so why is she still in my basement?<br /> Why hasn&#039;t Lorenzo De Luca called me to request the release of his wife yet?<br /> I have had her with me for a month now.<br /> I haven&#039;t even done anything to her yet, I&#039;ve been busy with handling the family that I&#039;ve not had time to really go have a talk with her, a talk that might most likely end up in me torturing her.<br /> She was actually very easy to capture for my men, for someone so skilled and powerful, I didn&#039;t expect them to be able to get her at first trial, I was thinking she&#039;d put up too much of a fight or restraint but nothing.<br /> Since being here, she hasn&#039;t tried to escape, not even an attempt, I know she&#039;s probably planning something but I&#039;m not going to wait around to find out, that is why I still have her on chains and in the basement.<br /> ...<br /> &quot;Any news from the Italian&quot;? I ask my underboss Vissarion as he sits in front of me and he just shakes his head<br /> &quot;нет&quot; he responds making me nod slowly, Enzo really isn&#039;t going to call or try to reach out to get his wife, personally I don&#039;t even care because of he does call, I won&#039;t even let him speak to her let alone give him hope of ever seeing her again<br /> (Translation: no)<br /> Vissarion hasn&#039;t left yet and he hasn&#039;t made to leave, which means he has something to tell me but he&#039;s trying not to.<br /> &quot;What is it Vis&quot;? I ask him and he just breathes out<br /> &quot;Nothing boss....&quot; He pauses before he continues &quot;it&#039;s just that it&#039;s been a month already, I don&#039;t think she knows why you took her&quot; he says making me look at him.<br /> &quot;She does, she&#039;s just very good at acting and pretending to be clueless, she knows why I have her here&quot; I tell him.<br /> I know she knows me, or at least she&#039;s heard of me before, I&#039;m a very known name around the underworld, I saw the shock and fear in her eyes when I stepped into the light, I didn&#039;t have to say my name, she already knew it was me.<br /> Not many people have the privilege of meeting me, and those who have, don&#039;t really live to tell the tale.<br /> &quot;Come&quot; I say getting up and Vissarion following right behind me as we both walk out of my study, I head to the basement to check on the prisoner I have there.<br /> It doesn&#039;t seem as if she gets the message, maybe because I haven&#039;t had the time to show her just what I&#039;m capable of, she&#039;s heard of it yes, but she&#039;s never seen it first hand.<br /> I walk down the basement and I come face to face with the huge metallic doors, two guards stand in front of it watching, they stand straight and bow their heads the moment they see me, I just go ahead and open the door before walking in, with Vissarion following behind me.<br /> The moment I walk in and meet eyes with her, I see her visibly gulp and adjusts herself, she barely ever moves from her sitting position, well where will she go, she&#039;s afraid of me<br /> She should be<br /> I stop in front of her with Vissarion standing at the door.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you discussed with my cousin and I don&#039;t care, but what I do find strange is why he&#039;s soliciting on your behalf to at least let you bath&quot; I say lowly and she just looks up at me with those big blue eyes, the way she looks sometimes is so annoying I just want pluck them off.<br /> &quot;Do you think you deserve a bath&quot;? 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Her face has a mixed expression of frown and worry.<br /> &quot;Are you sure you&#039;re ready to go back to San Francisco?&quot;<br /> I put down the dress I was holding as I found myself laughing at her question.<br /> &quot;Of course! Why shouldn&#039;t I be ready?&quot;<br /> She shrugged, walking towards the bed and slumped herself next to me. &quot;I think you should ask yourself that question and not me.&quot;<br /> &quot;Well, I don&#039;t have to ask myself that question because I know that I&#039;m ready! It&#039;s been almost four years since I left my hometown and I really missed the things I was doing then.&quot;<br /> &quot;Okay, as you say so.&quot; She gives me a shrug for the second time. &quot;Are you now going to stay there for good?&quot;<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know. Maybe yes, maybe no. But honestly, I haven&#039;t thought about it yet. I just want to see my daughter and surprise her on her birthday.&quot;<br /> &quot;How about seeing your husband again? Are you ready for that?&quot;<br /> &quot;Ex-husband! He&#039;s no longer my husband, Jack, remember?&quot;<br /> &quot;Alright, but what if you meet him again at the party? You know, it&#039;s impossible for you not to see him again. After all, he&#039;s still Cali&#039;s father.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. And so - if he&#039;s there? I can&#039;t stop him from seeing his daughter, besides, everyone expects him to attend the party. Of course, some of them are just to gossip about our lives.&quot;<br /> &quot;Hmm ... so you mean to say you&#039;re ready to face him again after four years of hiding from him?&quot;<br /> &quot;Excuse me! I&#039;m not hiding from him, I didn&#039;t and I will not. Why would I do that? And as for your question, of course, I&#039;m ready. I completely forgot what happened. It&#039;s all in the past. I am now Samantha Soriano version 2.0!&quot; I said flipping my hair over my shoulder. You know, to show her how confident I am with my answer.<br /> &quot;So you&#039;re saying you have already moved on, huh?&quot; She asked after a while. I know how much she&#039;s trying to suppress her laughter.<br /> I sighed.<br /> &quot;Jack, how many times do I have to answer that question? I&#039;ve already moved on and whatever has happened in the past, it will remain buried like all the stupid feelings I felt for him four years ago. I&#039;m completely healed, especially now that I have David. I love him and I&#039;m happy with him.&quot;<br /> David is my boyfriend. And If you&#039;re asking if my daughter approved him as my boyfriend ... the answer is yes and we&#039;ve been together for six months.<br /> &quot;Oh ... alright, you&#039;re completely healed.&quot; She left me hanging on those words and busied herself checking her new polished nails.<br /> &quot;Hep! You don&#039;t have to explain. Just let me continue, okay? What I was saying earlier was that you should take David with you to San Francisco. Why? Well, it&#039;s not just to introduce him to everyone, but to show your ex-husband what kind of precious gem he has thrown 4 years ago. He chose to be with that woman who knows nothing but shows off on a catwalk wearing only two pieces of her - I mean, cloth!&quot;<br /> &quot;You can&#039;t blame her, she&#039;s a model.&quot; I chuckled.<br /> &quot;I know she&#039;s a lingerie model, but you don&#039;t get my point, do you? You and Luke had been married for 4 years, you had a five-year-old daughter but what got me confused is that he never learned to love you? Goodness!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch! Do you really have to slap me again with those words?&quot; I pretended to be hurt. I couldn&#039;t help it. I don&#039;t even know why those words still give a slight sting in my spine.<br /> &quot;Why? Isn&#039;t it true? Jeez! If only it were David, I think he learned to love you in those 4 years of being together!&quot;<br /> &quot;Yes, if only he was David, but he&#039;s not him. He&#039;s Luke Marcuz Williams.&quot;<br /> &quot;Let&#039;s be serious, Sam. What if suddenly everything changes when you come back?&quot;<br /> This made me frown. &quot;What do you mean?&quot;<br /> &quot;What if when you see him again you&#039;ll realize that you still love him? That nothing has changed and that you are still in love with him even after four years?&quot;<br /> My mouth suspended in mid-air. I admit I was kinda shocked by her question.<br /> &quot;That&#039;s not going to happen.&quot; I smiled, shaking my head.<br /> &quot;How can you be sure of that?&quot;<br /> &quot;I just know, &quot; I said with a shrug.<br /> &quot;Well, let&#039;s see.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s true, Jack, believe me. Because Luke and I...&quot; (I smiled bitterly) &quot; ... we just met, but we weren&#039;t really destined to be together. See? Fate had just played on us.&quot; I blinked away the tears which I don&#039;t know where it came from.<br /> &quot;Ohh...&quot; she held my hand, giving me a sad smile. &quot;You&#039;re right, you&#039;re not meant to be together. It&#039;s enough that you became fool and stupid over him in your youth days. But anyway, at least that&#039;s stupidity gave you the most precious gift you&#039;ve ever received.&quot;<br /> I dropped my back to the bed when Jack finally left my room. She&#039;s right. The biggest mistake I made also gave me a precious and memorable gift in my life ... becoming a mother. It was a mistake that I will forever regret doing but would be grateful for at the same time.<br /> Staring blankly at the ceiling, a sad smile formed my lips as the part of that happy and painful memories crossed my mind again.<br /> Four years ago ... a 17-year-old Samantha ...<br /> &quot;Ouch!&quot;<br /> I screamed, caressing my forehead. Then a crumpled paper landed in front of me. I don&#039;t have to ask who did that stupid thing as there is only one person who always does such a thing to annoy me. My older brother, Dale.<br /> Frowning, I slowly turned my chair only to see him lying on my bed, grinning with his legs crossed against each other.<br /> &quot;Dale! What are you doing here?&quot;<br /> &quot;Shhh ... hey, sis, why do you always forget that this is also my house?&quot; He changed his position. He faced me, resting his head on the palm of his hand while his elbow supported its weight.<br /> &quot;Dale Sebastian Soriano! Don&#039;t you know how to respect someone&#039;s privacy? You&#039;re so annoying!&quot;<br /> But he just laughed even more.<br /> My chest goes up and down but I remained seated. I&#039;m really trying to calm my nerves not to kill my own brother. How I wish sometimes for the ground to open up and swallow him. I don&#039;t care if it includes my bed, I&#039;ll just ask Dad to buy me a new one.<br /> &quot;Samantha, Samantha, Samantha. Tsk.tsk.tsk ... when are you going to wake up and stop dreaming about my best friend? Oh, no, I forgot you&#039;re awake. Stop daydreaming about Luke, because let me tell you, he already has a girlfriend. And even if he doesn&#039;t have one, he will certainly never notice you.&quot;<br /> &#039;Ouch.&#039; My heart screams inside.<br /> &quot;He will never look at you. Tss! He doesn&#039;t even like you, I mean, you&#039;re not his type.&quot;<br /> Is he really my brother or have I just been adopted? He&#039;s a straightforward person and sometimes I couldn&#039;t help but hurt with his harsh words.<br /> &quot;You really know how to throw harsh words, are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;Because it&#039;s true, Sam. You&#039;re no match compared to all the girls who flaunt their bodies every day in front of him. Look at yourself, you don&#039;t even know how to use makeup.&quot;<br /> &quot;You know what, I started getting confused if we are really siblings! You don&#039;t love me and I feel it!&quot;<br /> &quot;Tss! Stop the drama, Samantha, it doesn&#039;t suit you.&quot;<br /> I just blinked repeatedly. The nerve.<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just concern about you, don&#039;t you get it? You&#039;ll never want to be his girlfriend if you just know him.&quot;<br /> &quot;What do you know about love? I&#039;m warning you, Samantha, stop your illusions about Luke. He already has a girlfriend.&quot;<br /> I just rolled my eyes. The word came from him, Luke has a girlfriend - yes, a girlfriend, meaning a girlfriend only. And since they are not yet married, I still have the chance to make him look at me and of course, to love me. Yay!<br /> Visiting my brother at the University is not my first time doing it. I&#039;ve done this many times in the past eight months since I knew that his best friend had returned to San Francisco to continue his studies. But I must admit that this is the first time I come here &#039;ALONE&#039;, as my best friend&#039;s rope of patience towards my brother has already reached its limit. Well ... I guess you already know the reason.<br /> Wearing my new mini skirt or should I say - the shortest I&#039;ve ever had - skirt, I smiled at all the girls who actually presume to be my sister-in-law in the future.<br /> &quot;Hi, Sam.&quot; They greet me in unison.<br /> &quot;Hello.&quot; I greet back smiling.<br /> Well, Dale and Luke are both famous in this school, not only because they both have looks and appeal, but also because they were both heirs to the largest advertising and real estate company in the country.<br /> I kept walking until my feet reached the best spot where I could see my king playing. I&#039;m sure they haven&#039;t noticed me yet. Well, it&#039;s a big favor on my part, since I was able to watch and stare the way Luke&#039;s muscles flex every time he moves.<br /> So the game started. I just rolled my eyes when the annoying creatures - I mean, girls behind me started screaming the names of their favorite players.<br /> But my heart jumped out of my chest when our eyes met. I smiled sweetly at him, but I only got a blank stare before he ran to the other side of the court.<br /> &#039;Hmm ... it&#039;s okay. I know you&#039;ll be mine soon.&#039; A desperate smile formed on my lips.<br /> &quot;What - &quot; It&#039;s too late for me to avoid the flying round object as it already hits me on the shoulder. And because of its strong impact, I fall from my seat. &quot;Ouch!&quot; I screamed because of the unexpected pain.<br /> &quot;Oh, God! Are you okay? I&#039;m sorry, I didn&#039;t catch the ball before it went in your direction.&quot; A new face from the team asked me while helping me to stand up.<br /> &quot;It&#039;s okay, I&#039;m fine.&quot; I tried to smile after seeing Luke standing behind him.<br /> &quot;Tss! This is a college university, but what is a spoiled brat high school student doing here?&quot; Luke sneered and although it pinched my heart, I still managed to smile - charmingly.<br /> &quot;Hi, Luke.&quot;<br /> He stared at me and I didn&#039;t miss the way he clenched his jaws after seeing my skirt. His expression became darker, but I &#039;misinterpret it in some naughty idea&#039;.<br /> I hold my breath and held my chin up. This is it, he finally noticed my outfit.<br /> I was just pulled back to earth when he started walking away after throwing me a hard glare.<br /> &quot;W-Wait!&quot; I can still feel the pain on my butt but I have to run after him. I don&#039;t want to miss this opportunity as it only happens in a blue moon. &quot;Luke!&quot; I grabbed his arm which made him stop and look at me.<br /> I swear my heart stopped beating the moment he turned around. His cheeks were red and so were his lips. Oh, gosh! He looks so handsome.<br /> &quot;What?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - &quot;<br /> &quot;What do you want, Ms. Soriano?&quot;<br /> Oh, yeah ... the second time he called me Miss Soriano.<br /> &quot;Why are you calling me by my last name? I told you to call me Sam, besides, you&#039;re my brother&#039;s best friend, aren&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> He scoffed, removing his arm from my grip. &quot;Right. Your brother and I are best friends and not us. We are not even close.&quot;<br /> &quot;Yeah, but we can at least be friends, you know.&quot; I shrugged awkwardly, trying to keep up his pace.<br /> &quot;Look, Miss Soriano, I&#039;m busy and I don&#039;t have time for this childish conversation.&quot;<br /> &quot;Childish - no, it&#039;s not! I mean it. We can be friends.&quot; I know some of his teammates are looking at us right now with different expressions on their faces, but the thing is - &#039;I don&#039;t care.&#039;<br /> He instantly stopped walking. And I take that as an opportunity to tell him what I feel, where honestly, I&#039;ve already forgotten how many times I&#039;ve confessed it to him.<br /> &quot;I like you, Luke Marcuz. No, I think I&#039;m falling in love with you.&quot; I smiled even though I already knew what his next words will be.<br /> We heard some cheerings from the other students and his expression darkened as he formed his fists into a hardball. It&#039;s okay - I know he wouldn&#039;t hit me.<br /> &quot;You know what, why don&#039;t you just go home and do your homework instead of bothering me? You&#039;re too young for this kind of thing, don&#039;t you know that? And forgodsake, how many times do I have to tell you that I don&#039;t like you!&quot;<br /> &quot;Ouch.&quot; My right hand automatically lifted into my left chest. &quot;But I said I like you, what will you do about it?&quot;<br /> &#039;Who says I can&#039;t be an actress?&#039;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re just wasting your effort, Samantha. Wearing heavy makeup, fitted shirt, short skirt and 4-inch heels is only for those desperate women!&quot;<br /> Maybe if we&#039;re just in a different situation, I would have jumped 10 times and roll on the ground as he mentioned my name ... but his words cuts not only my heart but also my ego.<br /> &quot;I already have a girlfriend and I love her.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know, but just like what you said, she&#039;s only your girlfriend and not your wife. So that means I still have a chance to prove myself to you.&quot; I shrugged.<br /> I don&#039;t know where I got the strength to spill those words, but I have to make him understand what I feel. I noticed the fire registering in his eyes, showing a silent warning as he took a step closer to me.<br /> &quot;Listen kid and bear this in your mind!&quot;<br /> &quot;You&#039;re too young and naive to understand the things around you. And do you think I&#039;m oblivious of what you&#039;re doing?&quot; He scoffed. &quot;No, I&#039;m not, so better stop this childish act of yours and stop bothering me. I love my girlfriend and I would never, never choose you over her.&quot;<br /> And with one last glare, he left me speechless and open-mouthed in the middle. <br /> <br /> At our favourite fast-food restaurant 7 years ago ...<br /> &quot;What the heck! Are you insane, Samantha?&quot; That was Jack&#039;s first reaction when I told her about my plan of seducing Luke to the next level.<br /> &quot;Well, I have no choice, Jack.&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you talking about you have no choice? You have all the choices in the world to stop your craziness over Luke Williams, otherwise, you will end up miserably!&quot;<br /> &quot;Miserably? No, Jack, because miserably is what will happen to me if I just let him marry that woman after his graduation!&quot;<br /> Queen Of The Night resto-bar, 9:30 pm.<br /> The roaring music filled my ears the moment I entered the exclusive night bar.<br /> I waited for almost half an hour before the man I was waiting for finally entered the club. I immediately called the bartender&#039;s attention and pointed to Luke&#039;s direction. He recognized him instantly the moment I showed Luke&#039;s photo. He hesitated at first, asked me again some random questions and because of that, I pulled the last $5000 out of my bag, and that&#039;s what made him shut his mouth.<br /> He nodded and motioned for me to hide while he&#039;s doing the rest of the job.<br /> Honestly, I have a lot of plans, way better than this. But after listening to his conversation with my brother, I don&#039;t know what happened to me. Suddenly I became frustrated and desperate to make him mine, although I know that with this plan I will not only be able to stop their wedding but also to destroy their relationship.<br /> But that&#039;s what I wanted and here I am now. Besides, backing out isn&#039;t in my vocabulary. I have already paid the prick of a bartender all my pennies, so I have no choice but to proceed with the plan. The operation &#039;stops Luke Williams wedding and make him fall in love with me&#039; plan&#039;.<br /> My eyes widened like saucers the moment I saw Dale walking behind Luke as they entered the club. I couldn&#039;t help cursing because I didn&#039;t know whether to continue doing it or I&#039;ll be back next time.<br /> &#039;Whew! You have to think of a better solution for this, Samantha!&#039;<br /> Until finally a brilliant idea came to my mind. I immediately ran to the ladies&#039; room and entered one of the cubicles.<br /> &quot;Why on earth would I do that?&quot; I can imagine the deep frown painted on Jack&#039;s forehead when she answered my call.<br /> I tried to ask her a favor to call my brother and pick me up from Janet&#039;s house, one of our classmates as the wheel on the back of my car flattened out, so I had to send it to the nearest mechanical shop.<br /> &quot;Please, Jack?&quot;<br /> &quot;What are you doing at Janet&#039;s house at this very late hour? And seriously, you&#039;re really asking me a favor to call your narcissistic brother? Huh! Why don&#039;t you just call him and tell him to pick you up?&quot;<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t!&quot; I bit my lip. &#039;Jeez, why did I say that?&#039;<br /> &quot;What? What do you mean you can&#039;t?&quot;<br /> &quot;Uhm - I - I can&#039;t reach his phone. I tried to call him but he&#039;s out of range.&quot;<br /> And that&#039;s what happened before I ended up in a room with Luke&#039;s sleeping figure after almost two hours of waiting.<br /> But the moment I got out of the washroom, my vision became blurry and I don&#039;t know why I suddenly felt dizzy. I don&#039;t remember ordering heavy drinks, &#039;cause I only asked the prick bartender to give me just a ladies drink. And as far as I remember, I only have two &#039;shots&#039; if what they may call it.<br /> &quot;What the heck is going on with me?&quot; I asked myself confused.<br /> Massaging my temple, I took a deep breath and tried to walk towards the bed. The room is a bit dark and the only light source comes from the small table lamp near the bed, which is enough for me to see how drunk Luke is.<br /> I sit on the edge of the bed. Greek God&#039;s body flaunts freely in front of me and God knows how much I really wanted to touch every part of his body. And despite the heaviness of my eyelids, I tried to lift my hand and bring it to his hair.<br /> I don&#039;t know but the tears started to blur my vision. I must be 17 but I know that I feel for him. I love him.<br /> &#039;You know what, I always wonder what happens if I was born at your same, would you ever notice me? Or what if I&#039;m Dale and I happen to be your best friend, would you ever feel the same for me? Would you ever return my feelings, this love I have for you?&#039;<br /> I&#039;m not sure if this is my first and ever last chance to do this. Besides, I don&#039;t even know what will happen tomorrow, so before the drowsiness takes over me, I found myself cupping his face and pecking him passionately.<br /> How I pray this isn&#039;t just a dream, that we could stay like this forever and that I never wake up, so I could always be with him and his always next to me. He&#039;s mine and I am his. It&#039;s only in my dreams that I don&#039;t have to play a smart girl in front of him. I don&#039;t have to go to his university every time I wanted to see him, as he would be the one to make an effort to see me.<br /> &quot;Baby girl.&quot;<br /> I tried again to open my eyes despite the heaviness that I felt with my eyelids only to see the smile on his lips. I was about to return that smile but I was a little bit late to do it. He captured my lips in a hard and possessive peck while his hands were doing its job, wandering all over my body.<br /> I was still busy analyzing my feelings when he positioned himself between my legs and ...<br /> &quot;Oh, God!&quot;<br /> I gasped loudly as I felt the unexpected pain that surged down my core. Honestly, I didn&#039;t expect my first time to be this painful and that I hadn&#039;t even noticed that my nails were digging his shoulders. He&#039;s just too busy moving on top of me not to realize it.<br /> Until the pain finally subsides and turns it into another burning sensation that builds up inside me, drowning my mind in the pool of lust and that&#039;s it - my whole body shuddered beneath him.<br /> After reaching his peak, he dropped his body next to me. And much to my surprise, he pulled me even closer to him, wrapping my small frame with his toned and strong arm while the other served as my pillow.<br /> &quot;I love you, &quot; I whispered, my face was on his neck.<br /> &quot;I love you, baby girl.&quot;<br /> I heard it. I heard those words before losing consciousness and falling asleep.<br /> After washing my face and drying it with a clean towel, I started putting on my clothes from yesterday. I have to hurry as I want to ask the prick bartender of what he put in my drinks last night.<br /> Taking my steps out of the bathroom, my mind was focused on my goal of talking to the bartender and I didn&#039;t waste any second looking at the bed. I took my bag and was about to open the door when suddenly a loud voice roared through the four corners of the room.<br /> &quot;Where are you going?&quot;<br /> &quot;What did you do, Samantha?&quot;<br /> I flinched when he held my arms tightly. His voice laced with anger and so his eyes, that if that kind of look could ever kill, I&#039;m sure I&#039;m already lying six feet under the ground.<br /> &quot;answer me!&quot;<br /> &quot;Huh? I - I didn&#039;t do anything - &quot; but he cut me off.<br /> &quot;Liar! You spiked my drinks last night, didn&#039;t you?&quot;<br /> &quot;I - &quot; Holy God, what am I going to say? &quot;I&#039;m sorry, &quot; I uttered, lowering my head. I couldn&#039;t bear to look him in the eye. They were like a fire that slowly burns my soul.<br /> &quot;Sorry? You&#039;re sorry?&quot;<br /> &quot;Aww ... y-you&#039;re hurting me.&quot; I tried to remove his hands but he only tightened his grip. My tears were now forming around my eyes not because I&#039;m scared but because of the guilt that is eating me inside. &quot;I - I just wanted to take pictures of you but I wasn&#039;t intending to have intercourse with you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Really?&quot; He asked, clenching his jaws.<br /> &quot;Believe me, Luke, this is not included in my plan and I didn&#039;t intend - &quot;<br /> &quot;your excuses! Why am I supposed to believe you?&quot; and he began to launch curses and offensive words that almost made me cry.<br /> &quot;You know what? You&#039;ve completely lost my respect for you! I thought you&#039;re different, but no, I was wrong!&quot;<br /> &quot;I didn&#039;t do anything. I told you I felt dizzy and fell asleep last night. I&#039;m sorry. Honestly, I thought it was a dream - &quot;<br /> &quot;A dream? Really, huh? Was it a dream that you enjoyed so much?&quot;<br /> &quot;I&#039;m just stating the truth. I have no plans to ruin you, I - I just want to be with you because I love you and that&#039;s all.&quot;<br /> &quot;Samantha Soriano, the mere fact that you planed all this means you have every intention of ruining me! What is it for? You want me to notice you? I don&#039;t like you and how many times do I have to shout it in front of you just to make you understand that I don&#039;t like you?&quot;<br /> He paused for a few seconds.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t love you and do you think that after everything you did last night, I will still be able to love you?&quot;<br /> I suddenly lost for words. I was just standing in front of him, motionless.		Shep002		55	https://facebook.com/100093452425291	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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1011386	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/12/25, 5:59 PM	1712526153	1749769183		455		1199393301043907				1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	119510084411864		0	Vocal Romance Dreams			120207270865960293		play.google.com	Install now		NONE	video	Read with Your Ears➤➤		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios		1712478974	1.1951008441186E+14	Vocal Romance Dreams	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436458257_443006065066434_7917610535823726418_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=GQ3UYiMLavkAb7f151W&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBrmFFrco5t840OORsKV_EsWuxD5FA1AP58dNg7BJmDxA&oe=6618EE2D	person_profile	0	Vocal Romance Dreams	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/436306391_384507537875499_6667045365170402581_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4VCeFyYckvMAb4S6TSj&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAsGZzB1lUbrBLQ4BX8z21MGD-obP77OqOrj5IofFRGDw&oe=6618E64E			0	3	&quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; <br /> &quot;I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break.<br /> ********<br /> As the alarm went off I rolled over to hit the snooze button then realized it was 3 AM. I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Vocal Romance Dreams		0	https://facebook.com/100090826158764	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Frankly, I normally see these numbers in women ten or fifteen years your senior.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I murmur, not believing my ears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years. I’m only 30, I should have plenty of eggs left.<br /> <br /> “In terms of fertility, you have very little time left.” She continues. “If you want to conceive, you need to do so before your next cycle begins.”<br /> <br /> “My next cycle?” I repeat, my mouth hanging open in shock. I love kids more than anything, and though it might not be everyone’s ambition, I want nothing more than to be a mother.<br /> <br /> I have to get home and tell my boyfriend this news, and there’s not a moment to waste.<br /> <br /> I make it home in record time, bursting through the door and opening my mouth to call for Mike, but stopping dead in my tracks. As soon as I walk inside I see a pair of high heels and a handbag by the door – neither of which belong to me.<br /> <br /> I cock my ears towards the bedroom, and my stomach churns when I hear the unmistakable sound of moaning, accompanied by a steady thump thump thump, as the bed collides with the wall. Worse even than realizing that Mike is clearly in there with another woman, is realizing who he’s with. I know that handbag, and I know those shoes – they belong to my best friend, Kate. <br /> <br /> “Fuck, Ella is so stupid.” Mike laughs, “can you believe she actually expects me to have a baby with her?”<br /> <br /> Kate snorts, “she’s delusional. I don’t know how you put up with her for so long in the first place.”<br /> <br /> “If she wasn’t so beautiful I never would have given her the time of day.” Mike scoffs. “Thankfully daily doses of plan B kept her from ever conceiving.”<br /> <br /> “The morning after pill?” Kate asks, “how did you manage to give it to her without her realizing?”<br /> <br /> “I put it in her morning coffee.” Mike chortles, sounding far too proud of himself. <br /> <br /> My vision goes completely red as everything finally falls into place. Suddenly it’s clear why I’ve never been able to get pregnant, despite having unprotected sex multiple times a week for years. It’s even clear how I could have the eggs of a 45-year-old, if my despicable partner has been secretly feeding me emergency contraceptives every day – there’s no telling what other damage that might have done to my reproductive system. <br /> <br /> Before I can think better of it, I pull the smoke alarm on the wall, wanting to frighten and punish the pair in the bedroom so fiercely that I fear I might attack them when they emerge. Water immediately sprays down from the sprinkler system mounted to the ceiling as a shrill siren fills the air, and I hear Mike and Kate cry out in surprise. <br /> <br /> A few moments later they come rushing out of the bedroom, stopping in their tracks when they see me looming in the doorway. Mike’s eyes go comically wide, “What are you doing home so early?” The snake has the nerve to sound affronted that I surprised him, when he’s the one who’s been sneaking around behind my back for God knows how long. He seems to realize how suspicious it looks that he and Kate are standing there in their underwear and quickly adds, “Kate came to see me so we could plan a surprise for your birthday, but then we spilled coffee all over our clothes so we had to change.”<br /> <br /> Fire blazes in my veins, he must truly believe I’m an idiot if he expects me to buy such a feeble excuse. <br /> <br /> It’s a testament to their horrifically low opinion of me that they buy my act, and I vow to get my revenge one way or another. I can’t believe I wasted so many years – my best years – on this scumbag. And now he may have cost me my future too. As soon as the thought enters my head, I know I can’t afford to waste another moment on Mike, I have more important things to take care of. <br /> <br /> I make my excuses and rush across town for the second time that afternoon, running to the comforting arms of my surrogate sister, Cora. Not only did we grow up together in the orphanage, but she became an OBGYN and now works for the most exclusive sperm bank in the city. I’ve never gone to her before because I always imagined Mike and I would eventually conceive the natural way, but that clearly isn’t an option anymore. <br /> <br /> Even if I could find a man willing to have a baby with me in time, I’m not eager to trust anyone after Mike’s betrayal. I’m going to have to do this on my own, and I know Cora can help me. I don’t have much money, but I have enough savings to pay for the insemination, especially since I basically have one shot and one shot only. <br /> <br /> When I arrive, all my plans to lay out my situation for Cora clearly and concisely go out the window, because the moment I see my sister I fall to pieces. She hugs and kisses me until my tears subside, slowly extracting the story from me piece by piece. When she hears about Mike and Kate she swears up a storm, but that’s nothing compared to her reaction when I explain about my fertility. <br /> <br /> “That little shit! I’ll kill him!” She fumes, studying me with a worried expression. “Ella, if your doctor was right this means you only have one chance to conceive.”<br /> <br /> “I know.” I sniffle. “And if this is going to be my only baby, I don’t want to take any chances. I want the best donor we can find.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t you worry about that.” Cora assures me, “We’ve got donations from actors, models, scientists – it’s only the creme de la creme here.” She glances at the door and lowers her voice. “You didn’t hear it from me, but even Dominic Sinclair sent his samples here for testing.”<br /> <br /> “Dominic Sinclair? I repeat, “the billionaire?” I’ve seen the man around town, but we don’t exactly run in the same circles. He lives in the same neighborhood as my wealthy employer and often says hello to the children I nanny, but he’s always surrounded by bodyguards and is so intimidating I get goosebumps just thinking about him. <br /> <br /> “Oh my god!.” Cora slaps her hand over her mouth. “I wasn’t supposed to tell you that! I don’t know what I was thinking. Apparently he’s no stranger to fertility issues himself, and he trusted us to handle his swimmers over every other lab in the country. I’ve got his sperm in the other room at this very moment.” She frets, “But Ella you can’t tell anyone, you have to promise me.”<br /> <br /> “Of course!” I agree immediately. “I know how important confidentiality is here.”<br /> <br /> “Thank you,” Cora breathes. “Now, I’m going to give you a dossier of our clients so you can pick a donor, and once you’ve chosen we’ll get you knocked up before you can even blink.” <br /> <br /> It’s not an easy decision, but eventually I choose a handsome surgeon whose photo practically makes me swoon. Cora leaves the room only long enough to prepare the sample, and though she looks a bit flustered when she returns, she quickly and professionally completes the insemination, holding my hand when the procedure is finished. “It’s all take care of now, Ella.” She promises, “You can come back in ten days to see if it worked.”<br /> <br /> Ten days. I think dazedly. Ten days to decide my entire future.<br /> <br /> If only I’d known that by the time those ten days were up, my future would no longer belong to me – but to Dominic Sinclair himself. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 - Be Fired<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Six days to go. I think, staring at the date circled on my calendar. Six days until I find out if my dreams are finally going to come true… or if I have to figure out an entirely different plan for my life. <br /> <br /> I’ve thought about nothing else since Cora inseminated me last week, I’m so anxious to find out if I’m pregnant I haven’t even begun to process Mike’s betrayal. <br /> <br /> I’m trying to keep a level head, yet I can’t help but imagine my future with this new baby. Try as I might, I catch myself daydreaming about it constantly. I even find myself humming as I get ready for work in the morning. <br /> <br /> When I arrive at my employer’s estate in the most exclusive neighborhood in Moon Valley – which basically makes it the most exclusive neighborhood in the world, since Moon Valley is one of the most expensive cities on the planet – I’m immediately greeted by two little voices shouting my name in excitement. “Ella!”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, 3-year-old Millie is hugging my legs while her older brother, Jake, wraps his arms around my middle. “Good morning love puddles!” I exclaim, returning their hugs. “Are you ready for the museum?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah!” They cheer, racing out the door without even stopping to put on coats. It takes a bit of wrangling to get them back inside and bundled up for the cold winter day, but before long we set out into the snow.<br /> <br /> Jake races ahead of Millie and I, impatient to get to the science museum and not seeming to notice that his sister’s tiny legs simply don’t move that fast. Chuckling, I lift Millie into my arms and settle her on my hip. “Goodness, you’re getting too big for this, munchkin.”<br /> <br /> “Nuh-uh,” Millie grins, “You’re justs too little.” <br /> <br /> She might have a point. At five foot one, I don’t exactly have the kind of build suited to heavy lifting. I’m in great shape, but I’ve never been particularly strong. “Smarty pants.” I tease, laughing with the little girl. <br /> <br /> When I look back towards Jake, I realize he’s stopped a few feet ahead of us. My heart skips a beat when I realize why. We’re in front of the Sinclair mansion, and its owner is currently standing in the middle of the sidewalk, his gaze searing me like a firebrand as I approach with Millie. Dominic Sinclair is just about the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, but he’s also one of the most terrifying. <br /> <br /> With dark hair and piercing green eyes, chiseled features and a body so muscular I could swoon, it doesn’t seem fair he gets to look so good and also be so rich. If I didn’t know better I might think it was his wealth or imposing height that makes him so intimidating, after all he’s at least six foot four, which means he towers over me and everyone else around him. However it’s neither of those things, there’s simply an indefinable quality about the man that I can’t put my finger on, one which screams danger. He gives off this energy that’s so raw and animalistic one forgets there’s anyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> Taking a steadying breath, I close the distance between us so Millie can say hello. When she greets him, Dominic drags his attention from me and offers her a smile so genuine that it tugs at my heartstrings. As I watch him talk to my two young charges, I remember what Cora told me about his infertility struggles. He clearly loves children, and I feel a wave of empathy for him. If anyone knows what it’s like to yearn for a family of their own, it’s me. <br /> <br /> Jake is currently showing Dominic his new toy airplane, pulling the matchbox model from his pocket and demonstrating how far it can fly. With a great heave, he sends the toy gliding through the air, only to land in the middle of the street. Before any of us can say a word, Jake races after it, right into the busy road.<br /> <br /> “Jake no, be careful!” I cry, watching him dart out into the path of an oncoming car but feeling frozen by my fear. Before I can contemplate putting Millie down to go after him, a blur of movement whirrs past my vision. I’ve never seen anyone move so fast in my life. Dominic became little more than a hazy outline of himself, chasing after Jake and pulling him out of the way just before the car slams into them. The vehicle’s tires are still screeching when Dominic sets Jake down beside me, his expression suddenly very stern. <br /> <br /> “That was very dangerous.” He scolds gently. “You should never go into the street without looking both ways first.”<br /> <br /> Jake hangs his head. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want my plane to get runned over.” <br /> <br /> “You are a million times more important than a toy.” Dominic tells him firmly, “and you scared your nanny half to death.”<br /> <br /> “I’m sorry, Ella.” Jake sniffles, looking up at me with wide eyes. <br /> <br /> “I know sweetheart, just don’t ever do that again.” I breathe, cuddling him against my side. “Thank you so much.” I say to Dominic, feeling more grateful than I can express. “I have no idea how you moved so fast! It was like something out of a superhero film.”<br /> <br /> “Must have been the adrenaline.” Dominic shrugs, giving Millie another smile before taking his leave. “Enjoy the rest of your day, and stay out of the road young man!”<br /> <br /> “Yes sir!” Jake calls after him, pocketing his airplane. “I really am sorry.” He adds to me. <br /> <br /> “It’s forgotten.” I tell him softly, though I take his hand so that he can’t run off again. <br /> <br /> “It all happened so fast.” I tell Cora later that night. “I mean the more I think about it, the more amazing it seems. One moment he was there, and the next he was gone. It was like magic.”<br /> <br /> “Thank goodness Jake is alright.” She replies, but rather than looking relieved, her face is twisted into a deep grimace.<br /> <br /> Studying my sister’s expression, I realize her grim demeanor is not just about Jake’s near miss. Something else is wrong, and I actually feel guilty for not noticing sooner. “Is everything okay?”<br /> <br /> Cora frowns, “Not really. But you’ve got so much going on right now, it’s not important.”<br /> <br /> “Cora, don’t be ridiculous.” I admonish. “What’s going on?”<br /> <br /> “Well, speaking of Dominic Sinclair,” She begins cryptically, “you know that sperm he sent to us for testing?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” I confirm, wondering where on earth this was going. <br /> <br /> “It’s gone missing… and I’m the last person who saw it, not to mention it was in my custody.” She explains, her voice becoming thick with emotion. “Ella, I think… I think I’m going to be fired. And if there’s an investigation I could lose my medical license.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I exclaim. “What do you mean it’s missing? A vial of sperm can’t just get up and walk away.”<br /> <br /> “I know, I think someone had to steal it, but there’s no way of knowing who’s responsible. And it looks like I’m going to have to take the blame.” She shares, her eyes shining with tears. <br /> <br /> “Cora, I can’t believe you didn’t tell me this sooner!” I lament, “They can’t fire you, it isn’t fair.”<br /> <br /> “You don’t understand, Dominic is one of our biggest donors.” Cora explains. “And he’s furious, he basically wants my head on a platter.”<br /> <br /> A week ago I might have believed there was no hope for Cora, but seeing how kind and understanding Dominic was with the kids today makes me wonder if he could really be so heartless. Surely if he understood that Cora would never be so irresponsible he’d show some leniency? I have to try and help her, I would do anything for my sister – even begging a ruthless billionaire for mercy.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 - Request<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> Three days to go.<br /> <br /> I repeat these words to myself as I walk down the street, still preoccupied with my possible pregnancy, even as I prepare to go to bat for my sister. In some ways it&#039;s a coping mechanism: I’m about to beg Dominic Sinclair to save Cora’s job, and I need a comforting thought to help me get through this. <br /> <br /> His bodyguards see me first, and I can see their mouths moving as they watch me move closer, no doubt notifying him of my presence. Approaching nervously behind Dominic, I wonder for the hundredth time if this is a mistake. Who am I to ask a favor from one of the most powerful men on the planet? Shaking myself, I tell the little voice in the back of my mind to shut up – this is for Cora. I might not be brave for myself, but I can be brave for her. <br /> <br /> “Mr. Sinclair?” I ask hesitantly, feeling my heart pound violently against my ribcage. <br /> <br /> He turns around and gazes imperiously down at me. “Yes?”<br /> <br /> “I’m Ella Reina, I nanny for Jake and Millie Graves.” I begin, gnawing on my lower lip. <br /> <br /> His dark eyes catch on my mouth, and suddenly I feel like a frightened rabbit in front of a hungry wolf. “I know who you are, Ella.” The sound of my name on his lips sends a shiver down my spine. He speaks the familiar syllables with so much purpose, as if they truly mean something to him.<br /> <br /> “Oh… well, I don’t mean to be impertinent, but I’m friends with Dr Cora Daniels…”As soon as I say her name, his expression closes off, and some unidentified emotion flashes in his eyes. <br /> <br /> “She told me she’s in trouble at work, and I know you’re one of the bank’s donors.” I improvise. “I don’t know what Cora is being accused of, but I’m sure she’s innocent. She takes her job incredibly seriously, and she would never do anything to risk her career.”<br /> <br /> “And what do you expect me to do about it?” Dominic asks ominously. I can tell he doesn’t believe my weak story, his body language has changed completely, and I can feel his rising anger vibrating in the air around us. <br /> <br /> “I just thought… I hoped that if you had any sway there, you might be able to put in a good word for her.” I finish, feeling color flood my cheeks. I’m both ashamed of myself for such a feeble attempt, but unsure how else to handle such a delicate topic. The last thing I want is to get Cora in even more trouble than before. <br /> <br /> Dominic’s jaw ticks as he watches me, and the voice in the back of my head urges me to run for it. “From what I’ve heard, your friend made a very serious mistake, and the consequences have been more than appropriate. The best thing she can do now is take responsibility for her mistakes, not sending you to do her dirty work for her.”<br /> <br /> “I – she didn’t, she doesn’t even know I’m here! I swear.” I plead. <br /> <br /> “I’ve said all I’m going to say on this matter.” Dominic declares, turning away from me and striding into his house. The door slams shut behind him, and I’m left with his various bodyguards. <br /> <br /> “You need to leave now, miss.” One of the men announces sharply. <br /> <br /> “I can’t.” I moan, “he has to understand, she’s going to lose everything!” <br /> <br /> “We’re not going to ask you again.” A second guard growls, a clear threat in his words. <br /> <br /> “Please, she’s innocent.” I beg, “you have to –” before I can say anything more, the men grab me by the arms and begin trying to lead me off the property. Feeling truly desperate, I dig in my heels, deciding that my dignity is worth Cora’s entire future. “I’m begging you, if I could just talk to Mr. Sinclair.” <br /> <br /> “You’ve already talked to him.” The first guard grumbles, “and frankly you’re lucky he was as generous to you as he was. Your friend clearly told you things she shouldn’t.”<br /> <br /> The next thing I know, they’ve thrown me off the property and onto the sidewalk so forcefully that I lose my balance, tumbling to the ground as tears spark in my eyes. The iron gates slam shut behind me, and I have no choice but to slink off before I can embarrass myself further. <br /> <br /> Of course, this was only the beginning of my misfortune. When I arrived at work the next day, I found that my keys no longer fit the locks on the front door. I knocked, overwhelmed with confusion, and a few minutes later the door swung open to reveal Jake and Millie’s furious mother. <br /> <br /> “My keys aren’t working.” I tell her, wondering why she’s glaring at me so fiercely.<br /> <br /> “They’re not meant to.” She answers coldly, “as of yesterday afternoon, your services were no longer required.”<br /> <br /> “I… you’re firing me?” I squeak, not believing my ears. “Why?”<br /> <br /> “We got a call from the neighbors.” She explains haughtily, “apparently you let Jake run into the road the other day where he was almost hit by a car! And then yesterday you were seen making a fool of yourself at Dominic Sinclair’s home – they said his bodyguards had to drag you off the grounds like a common criminal.”<br /> <br /> “That isn’t fair, that isn’t what happened!” I plead. “Jake through his toy into the road and ran after it, I didn’t let it happen, and what happened with Mr. Sinclair was a misunderstanding.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t want to hear it.” She hisses. “Now leave before I call the police.”<br /> <br /> “Please, can’t I at least say goodbye to the kids?” I request, praying she’ll grant me this one kindness.<br /> <br /> “I’m dialing.” She tells me simply, pulling her cell phone from her pocket. <br /> <br /> “No!” I raise my palms in supplication, “It’s okay, I’ll go.”<br /> <br /> For the second time this week, I find myself shamefully retreating through this opulent neighborhood with tears streaming down my face. What hurts even worse than losing my job is the fact I didn&#039;t get to explain the situation to Jake and Millie, or see them one last time. I’m sure their mother will tell them horrible things about me, despite the fact that I’ve been lovingly raising for them for the last two years.<br /> <br /> I know Dominic Sinclair is responsible for this. I don’t believe my ex-boss’s story about the neighbors for one moment. He clearly wanted to punish me, just like he’s having Cora punished. A rush of fury takes hold of me, and suddenly I wish I could punish him somehow. It’s not like me to be so vindictive, but right now it truly feels like my entire life is falling apart, and it’s partly his fault. <br /> <br /> I spent all my money on the insemination, and without a job I have almost nothing. How am I ever going to afford to have a baby now? I guarantee I’m not going to get a good reference from Jake and Millie’s mother. <br /> <br /> As if things weren’t already bad enough, when I return home I find a stack of bills in the mailbox and I don’t even recognize half the senders. I open them one by one, feeling my confusion and disbelief grow by the minute.<br /> <br /> As I look at the stores on the breakdown of charges, my suspicion grows: they’re all Mike’s favorite places. Is it possible he did this behind my back? That he’s been hiding the bills from me for months… or years? I know he’ll deny it if I confront him, which leaves me only one option. <br /> <br /> I have to call Kate. My former best friend might have betrayed me completely with her affair, but if anyone knows what Mike has been up to, it’s her. <br /> <br /> Chapter 4 - Desperation<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> My hands are shaking as I dial Kate’s number. Have I ever been this angry? If I have I certainly can’t remember it now.<br /> <br /> “Hello?” Kate answers almost immediately, using a sickly sweet tone that screams of fakeness. <br /> <br /> “Kate?” I state bluntly. “Are you with Mike right now?”<br /> <br /> There’s a pregnant pause on the other end of the line, before she weakly responds, “What? Of course not.” <br /> <br /> “Come off it Kate, do you really think I don&#039;t know about your shit?” I demand. “I’m not a complete idiot.”<br /> <br /> “Ella listen–” She begins, obviously gearing up to give me some sort of excuse. <br /> <br /> “No, I don’t even care about your little affair anymore – but I need to talk to him right now.” I declare fiercely. <br /> <br /> There’s another pause, and then Kate’s voice drops its innocent tone. “You don’t care?” She repeats, sounding truly shocked. “ You know I’m already pregnant?” <br /> <br /> I wasn’t prepared for that particular piece of news. I clench my hands into fists, feeling so furious I think I might actually break the phone with my tight grip, “And what, you think that’s some sort of victory?” I bite. <br /> <br /> “Does he know you’re pregnant?” I ask sharply, “because a man who’s so afraid of responsibility that he’d poison me for years is probably willing to do it to anyone.”<br /> <br /> “Well no, but he loves me, he would never –” She tried to explain. <br /> <br /> “He loved me too once.” I cut her off. “At least he said he did. It’s amazing how charming he can be, considering what a bastard he truly is. How do you think he’s going to support you and your child? He doesn’t even have a job.”<br /> <br /> “Of course he does!” She objects, “He just didn’t tell you about it because he didn’t want you to bleed him dry. He’s a stock broker.”<br /> <br /> “Oh Kate,” I sigh, “Poor, gullible, stupid Kate. He’s as much a stock broker as I am a wizard.”<br /> <br /> “Don’t talk to me like that! He’s got money, he lavishes it on me all the time!” She insists.<br /> <br /> “With fraudulent credit cards he took out in my name!” I shout, losing my temper completely.<br /> <br /> “What?” She squeaks. <br /> <br /> “That’s right. I’ve only just found out – he’s completely bankrupted me. I’m calling the police and if I were you, I’d check your own credit rating immediately, because I’d be willing to be you’re next.” I snap.<br /> <br /> “No,” she repeats weakly, “you’re wrong, it’s different with me.”<br /> <br /> My voice is getting thick with emotion now, but I can’t help it. “And frankly I don’t really care what happens to you Kate, but if you’re really pregnant then your baby deserves better than to be raised in a homeless shelter, and that’s exactly where Mike will land you.”<br /> <br /> I hang up before I start crying, not giving her a chance to respond. Why did I buy his lies about looking for work for so long? He crushed me little by little, all the while pretending to be so nice, and I let it happen. <br /> <br /> Never again. I decide. I won’t ever let myself be fooled that way again. <br /> <br /> I still want to get my revenge on Mike, but first I’ve got to try and salvage what’s left of my life. I have to go to the police and see if I can resolve these financial issues… I can’t have a baby if I’m bankrupt, and I can only pray the police will help. <br /> <br /> ________________________<br /> <br /> “I’m very sorry Miss. Reina, but if your ex-partner has left the area, there’s not much we can do about this.” The police officer breaks this news to me about as gently as he might smash an ant beneath his boot. “I’ll give you the police report to send to the credit card company, but that’s the most help you’re going to get from us.”<br /> <br /> Anger fills me to the brim. I guarantee he’d never treat my case with so little consideration or respect if I wasn’t an impoverished nanny. If I was a wealthy man like Dominic Sinclair, he’d be fawning at my feet, offering to go to any lengths to solve my problems. I storm out of the station before I can lose my temper and verbally assault the man, immediately calling the credit card companies. <br /> <br /> One by one they crush my hopes, telling me in no uncertain terms that unless a culprit is arrested in my case, I’ll be held responsible for the charges. <br /> <br /> As I hang up on the final call, I can feel the earth crumbling beneath my feet. How did it come to this? I literally have nothing. No one will hire me without a recommendation from my previous employer, which means I won’t be able to pay rent or keep food on the table. Normally I might turn to Cora in such a time, but I can’t burden her with this when she’s in the same boat. <br /> <br /> Tomorrow I’ll finally find out whether or not I’m pregnant, and up until now the strange sensation I’ve been experiencing the last few days has been a comfort and source of hope. I don’t know how to explain it: it’s as if I’m suddenly different somehow – even though I can’t see any changes, I just have this intense knowing that I’m no longer the same woman I was a week ago. <br /> <br /> I thought it was a sign the insemination worked, but now I’m praying that it’s my imagination going overboard. <br /> <br /> At first I try to distract myself, turning on the TV and freezing when I see Dominic Sinclair on the news talking about all his good will initiatives in the community. “When our work is finished, the Moon Valley children’s home will be a place of love and community, motivated to find the best homes for every child in need. Our initiative not only ensures that the permanent residents in the home have the best possible conditions, but that there is continuous follow up with children placed with adoptive families to ensure they thrive in their new homes.”<br /> <br /> So much for the supposed philanthropist, I think bitterly. Turning a blind eye to the lives he’s selfishly ruining all the while pretending to be a friend of the downtrodden. A week ago I might have been touched by such a broadcast. I grew up in an orphanage just like the one he’s describing, and I know just how terrible the conditions can be. Now however, I see nothing but his hypocrisy. Cora was an orphan too, she didn’t do anything wrong – where is his compassion for her? Clearly it’s only for the TV cameras. It’s a shame. He’s very convincing… then again, so was Mike. <br /> <br /> Of course Mike was never as handsome as Dominic Sinclair, nor did he ever have his charisma or imposing presence. I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone like him. Even while he was refusing to help me, scolding me and having me thrown out the door, part of me was still taken in by his handsome features and pure magnetism. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself, I turn the TV off. What the hell is wrong with me? The man is a heartless billionaire and I’m still sitting here mooning over him like a silly schoolgirl. <br /> <br /> I end up going to bed early, trying not to think about tomorrow. Of course, I still lie awake late into the night – I know what it means to grow up an orphan, and I can’t countenance bringing a child into the world just to abandon it to that bleak existence. The more my life unravels, the more stark my options become. <br /> <br /> If I am pregnant… Am I going to abort the child? Even though it’s what I’ve wanted my entire life!<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 - Pregnancy Test<br /> <br /> Ella<br /> <br /> “No, I understand.” I murmur into the phone. “Thanks for listening at least.”<br /> <br /> I wearily hang up the line, burying my head in my hands. I spent all morning calling in every favor and loan I possibly could, throwing my dignity right out the window to beg my friends and acquaintances in my time of need. <br /> <br /> I’ve never thought of myself as a proud woman, but begging this way was more of a challenge than I could have imagined. <br /> <br /> I only wish I could help Cora as well as myself. She’s still waiting to hear if she’ll be fired, and while she’s not supposed to be handling any samples, she got permission to do my tests this afternoon. After all, I’ve already been inseminated, so her supervisor didn’t see any risk of further negligence.<br /> <br /> Still, I’m far from excited when I walk through the front doors of the sperm bank. Ten days ago I was heartsore but optimistic for the future, yearning for a baby more than anything else in the world. Now I’m dreading the exam. <br /> <br /> However my trepidation soon gives way to surprise, because as soon as I enter the facility I have the strangest feeling that Dominic Sinclair is near. It takes me a while to actually find him, behind closed doors with Cora’s bosses in a luxurious, glass-walled conference room, but I don’t have the faintest idea how I knew he was present. I also don’t understand why I feel drawn to him: after all, he’s ruined both my sister’s and my own life. I shouldn’t be excited to see him. <br /> <br /> It was dumb luck that I stumbled across his path, the conference room is on the way to Cora’s office, but I find myself stopping to observe the meeting inside. I’m struck speechless when I lay eyes on him. Is it possible that he’s gotten more attractive since the last time I saw him? It was already unfair that somebody that powerful and intelligent could be so handsome, but now it truly just feels like being kicked while I’m down. The bastard has a heart of stone, and still the universe has rained endless gifts upon him while people like Cora and I have nothing. <br /> <br /> Shaking myself out of my trance, I continue down the hall, though I feel the weight of dark eyes on my back as I retreat. Cora has clearly been crying when I arrive. Her eyes are red and her cheeks splotchy, though she tries to hide it. <br /> <br /> “Hey.” I greet her gently, wrapping her up in a hug. She leans into me, squeezing tight and lingering far longer than she usually would. “Is there any news?”<br /> <br /> “Sinclair is in there finalizing it all now. I’m going to be given formal termination notice this afternoon.” She shares, sniffling slightly. <br /> <br /> “I’m so sorry, honey.” I croon, rubbing her back. <br /> <br /> “It’s okay.” She lies, pulling away. “How are you hanging in there?”<br /> <br /> “Not very well.” I confess. “I’m sort of dreading this, to be honest.”<br /> <br /> “It’s amazing how fast things can change, huh?” She asks, looking as though she might burst into tears. “I mean, what are we going to do, Elle?” <br /> <br /> “Well figure it out.” I promise. “We’ve been in tight spots before.” I remind her, “remember the summer we slept in boxes on the street after we ran away from the orphanage?”<br /> <br /> “Yeah,” She nods with a sad smile. “But it’s winter now, I don’t think we’ll last long in the elements. And you weren’t pregnant then.”<br /> <br /> “Yeah well, if I’m pregnant now….” I can’t look her in the eyes as I say this, “I don’t think I’m going to stay that way.”<br /> <br /> “What?” Cora exclaims, looking horrified. “But this is your only chance! And we aren’t completely hopeless, you’ve got time to try to figure out a plan B.”<br /> <br /> That phrase alone reminds me of Mike, and I realize I haven’t shared my latest news with Cora. “I can’t afford a baby even if I do find a job. I’m going to be paying off my debts for years to come.” I share, filling her in on the details of Mike and Kate’s latest betrayal. <br /> <br /> “I can’t believe this!” She bursts out when I’m finished. “It just isn’t fair, Ella! I mean, I thought we paid our dues, I thought we were done with suffering. After everything we’ve been through, we deserve a better future than this! You deserve to be a mom – no one loves children more than you do.”<br /> <br /> “And you deserve to be a doctor.” I reply. “You worked so hard.”<br /> <br /> “I still don’t think you should give up yet.” She frowns. “You can terminate the pregnancy up until the end of the first trimester. It would be a tragedy if you aborted it, then pulled off a miracle and it turned out you could have kept it. Don’t take that risk. Keep the baby until the very last moment.”<br /> <br /> “I don’t think miracles happen to people like me.” I remark softly. “Besides that seems kind of like it’s own form of torture – the longer I carry the baby the more attached I’m going to get. I don’t want this to hurt any worse than it has to.”<br /> <br /> “It’s going to hurt no matter what.” Cora reasons, “You ought to give yourself a chance – keep the door open. Don’t give up hope completely.”<br /> <br /> “Let’s just find out if I have to make that decision in the first place.” I state, changing the subject. “I may not even be pregnant.” Yet even as I say it, I can feel in my heart that I am. <br /> <br /> “Okay.” Cora agrees, pulling a sterile cup wrapped in plastic from one of her cabinets. “You know what to do.”<br /> <br /> I take the cup and quickly duck into the bathroom to provide a urine sample, returning it to her almost immediately. I pace back and forth across the office as Cora runs the tests. “Well?” I press, seeing the results pop up on her computer screen. <br /> <br /> She offers me a sad smile. “Congratulations little sister, you’re going to have a baby.”<br /> <br /> I told myself that I wouldn’t fall to pieces no matter the results, but as soon as the words are out of her mouth I’m crying. I’ve been waiting to hear those words for years and was beginning to think I never would. It’s both unimaginable joy, and unimaginable pain. I never knew my heart could hold such conflicting emotions at the same time, let alone in such extremes. “Really?”<br /> <br /> “Really.” Cora confirms, hugging me. “Come on, let’s do an ultrasound. You can hear the heartbeat.”<br /> <br /> “Isn’t it too early?” I squeak. <br /> <br /> “Just one of the benefits of being at the finest lab in the country.” Cora quips, the words bittersweet on her tongue. “Our technology is years ahead of what’s available in public hospitals.”<br /> <br /> Climbing onto the raised exam table, I lay back and lift my top, not bothering to change into a gown or cover my clothes with a sheet, I simply expose my flat belly as Cora wheels in an ultrasound on a cart. Within minutes the machine is emitting a strange whoosh woosh woosh, and Cora squirts a dollop of jelly on my tummy. She pressed the wand to my skin, and before long a tiny heartbeat sounds – making me cry all over again.<br /> <br /> However Cora is frowning deeply. “This is so strange, the baby seems awfully large, but we tested you at your last visit to be sure you weren’t already pregnant.”<br /> <br /> “What does that mean?” I ask anxiously. “Is the father just a big guy?”<br /> <br /> “I don’t just mean size – I mean development.” Cora purses her lips and furrows her brows as she studies the images, suddenly looking very worried. She’s whispering now, speaking to herself more than to me. “It doesn’t look human… but that can’t be… it’s not possible.”<br /> <br /> “What are you talking about?” I inquire, “How can you tell? Isn’t it just a tiny blob?”<br /> <br /> “As I said, our tech is state of the art. It doesn’t just highlight shapes - it analyzes the molecular structure.” Before she can say another word, the door bursts open, startling us both. To my shock and horror, Dominic Sinclair is standing in the doorframe, glaring at us as if we’ve done something terrible. “What’s the meaning of this?” He demands.<br /> <br /> “What’s the meaning of this? I repeat in shock, “what’s the meaning of you barging into a private exam?!”<br /> <br /> “Because,” He declares fiercely, and I swear his eyes are almost glowing with rage. “I can smell my pup.”<br /> <br /> Chapter 6 - He&#039;s A Werewolf<br /> <br /> “Your pup?” I parrot, realizing I must sound like an idiot the way I keep repeating him – but it’s all too strange and surreal. I feel like I’m having a dream......<br /> __________________<br /> <br /> Click to READ more 👉👉 Title: Surrogate for Alpha Dom		The novel		18995	https://facebook.com/100085523883301	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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Which I am not, sir, so drop it.&quot; <br /> A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, and he took another step closer, The proximity sent a rush of heat through me, my heartbeat quickening in response.<br /> &quot;Is it?&quot; He leaned in slightly, clouding my rational thoughts. &quot;What if I find the term fitting, darling?&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> Allyssa&#039;POV<br /> Navigating the chaotic tide of emergency medicine had become a way of life for us, medical residents in the bustling ER. The realm of the extraordinary, the bizarre, and the downright absurd had become our daily norm.<br /> This particular week, however, was truly extraordinary – even by our standards.<br /> The tale of the inebriated racist, who had sprinted through the ER in a wild display of vulgarities, eventually apprehended by two bemused male nurses.<br /> &quot;Time to head home, Harper. Your twenty-fifth birthday is tomorrow. I&#039;ll see you next week,&quot; Lisa, a fellow colleague, advised as I punched out after yet another grueling night shift.<br /> &quot;Exhausted is just a state of mind, Lisa. Perfection is my perpetual state,&quot; I quipped, flashing her an award-winning smile that elicited a delighted giggle in response.<br /> &quot;See you on Wednesday. Try not to miss me, Lisa. I know it&#039;ll be a struggle,&quot; I teased, sashaying toward the exit, my steps an impromptu dance of liberation.<br /> While medical residents endured demanding schedules, we in the emergency wing enjoyed a somewhat better deal. A mix of eight and twelve-hour shifts interspersed with mandated days off and four / five-day stretches of respite annually – the rhythm suited me just fine.<br /> ...<br /> Leaving the hospital behind, I slipped into my car, my attention snagged by the group chat notifications on my phone.<br /> WHO ATE MY ICE CREAM? CONFESS BEFORE I UNLEASH MY WRATH UPON YOU. YOU KNOW I&#039;M DEAD SERIOUS – Hannah<br /> I did. – Ava<br /> Care to elucidate this crime, Ava? – Hannah<br /> I&#039;m outta here, bye! – Akira<br /> was famished, plus my period just started, Hannah. Show a little empathy, darling. – Ava<br /> My loves, let&#039;s try to relax– Ambi<br /> But it&#039;s a matter of principle! Allyssa, back me up. – Hannah<br /> She&#039;s at work, Hannah, not much backup to offer from there – Ambi<br /> We&#039;ll settle this later, preferably under our roof – Hannah<br /> ... – Hannah<br /> A tender smile touched my lips as I finished scrolling through their exchanges. <br /> ...<br /> I restarted the car and embarked on a brief grocery run, acquiring an assortment of Häagen-Dazs pints and other essentials.<br /> Eventually, I pulled into the residential parking lot, my home away from home. Killing the engine, I gathered my belongings from the backseat, a longing for a hot bath gnawing at my senses.<br /> Navigating through the revolving doors, my hands were occupied with a personal bag and grocery sacks. My attention split between my phone and my surroundings, resulting in an undignified collision with a wall.<br /> Embarrassment coloured my cheeks. The day&#039;s escapades might have been bizarre, but my knack for graceful entrances evidently remained consistent.<br /> The collision had thrust me into an encounter that defied all expectations. A wall that was decidedly warm and exuded an intoxicating aroma of leather, whiskey, and spice. I struggled to regain my focus, the disarray of spilt groceries and my own scattered thoughts mirrored in my surroundings.<br /> &quot;Apologies,&quot; I uttered, my gaze still averted, my hands moving to collect the remnants of my toppled shopping.<br /> Finally, I dared to raise my eyes, and the sight that met me was nothing short of a masterpiece. <br /> A tousled yet perfectly groomed cascade of dark brown curls crowned a frame that radiated both muscularity and lean grace. This man was a living embodiment of a sculpture, a museum masterpiece brought to life.<br /> A bizarre urge to ruffle his hair, a gesture one would offer to a child, briefly flitted through my mind before I reined in my wandering thoughts. I needed to focus, to steady my racing heart.<br /> Yet, beneath the surface of his captivating appearance, I sensed an aura of power that whispered a stark warning. A power that could annihilate worlds, its calm exterior belying the storm within.<br /> My internal monologue barely kept pace with the rapid cascade of realizations. His familiarity, an elusive memory, nagged at my mind. Then it struck me like a lightning bolt – William Henderson, the multi-billionaire, adorned every major business publication and his name echoed through the corridors of wealth and influence.<br /> I wished fervently for the ground to open and swallow me whole. The weight of the moment pressed upon me, making it difficult to breathe. I needed to gather my scattered wit.<br /> Beside him stood four equally formidable men, each bearing the mark of power and success. Noah Scott, heir to the &quot;Scott diamonds&quot;, a name that is synonymous with jewellery excellence spanning generations. <br /> Alexander Kishimoto, the mastermind behind &quot;Jen and Kishimoto&quot;, is the world&#039;s most expensive stock. <br /> Christian Knight, the CEO of &quot;Knight and Co&quot;, his company is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. With a rich history spanning over 40 years.<br /> And lastly, Mr. Hernandez needed no introduction, the man was a titan in every industry.<br /> &quot;Are you okay, miss harper?&quot; Mr Hernandez asks as I finally get off the floor.<br /> &quot;Yes, I am&quot;<br /> &quot;Good because you&#039;re in my way, Miss Harper&quot; William&#039;s voice made me slightly dizzy. I needed to sit down, to find my equilibrium.<br /> &quot;I know. I&#039;m so sorry, I&#039;ve just had a long day and –&quot; My words faltered, out of sync with my thoughts, as I struggled to articulate myself.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t care, move,&quot; he asserted, his tone aloof as he stowed his phone away, an air of detachment cloaking him.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t you think we are equally at fault here? We bumped into each other because we were both lost in our phones. I think it&#039;s only fair for both of us to apologize, wouldn&#039;t you agree, sir?&quot; I narrowed my eyes, straightening my posture to assert a semblance of confidence. My voice wavered slightly, but I held my ground.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t agree, and I won&#039;t apologize. Move,&quot; his voice dripped with iciness as he stepped closer, the heat of his presence radiating against my skin. He was standing directly in front of the elevator doors, his demeanour a chilling blend of arrogance and indifference.<br /> No,&quot; I scowled back, a surge of defiance coursing through me. I took a step forward, invading his personal space, a gesture as audacious as it was impulsive.<br /> &quot;Apologize for bumping into me, and I&#039;ll step aside. Unless you&#039;d rather resort to shoving a woman? Or perhaps I should provide the press with a scoop about how a vulnerable woman was nearly harassed by a billionaire in the elevator of one of the continent&#039;s most prestigious residential apartments?&quot; My words spilt out, hoarser than intended, my bravado overriding my better judgment. He narrows his eyes, clenches his jaw, and takes a step closer until he&#039;s towering over me.<br /> We hold each other&#039;s eyes neither one of us blinking. A palpable tension hung in the air, thick with unspoken challenges and silent confrontations. I had just issued a veiled threat to five of the world&#039;s most influential men, including my own landlord. A chill ran down my spine, and I braced myself for the repercussions.<br /> But then, an unexpected intervention disrupted the standoff. &quot;Miss Harper,&quot; Mr Kishimoto&#039;s soothing voice broke through, a smile tugging at his lips as he diffused the tension. &quot;Allow me to apologize on his behalf. He&#039;s had a trying day, and he regrets the collision. It was a mutual oversight.&quot;<br /> His charm flowed like a balm, a touch of warmth amid the chilly currents. The tension ebbed slightly, and I let out a resigned sigh, a weary smile gracing my lips.<br /> &quot;We all have trying days it doesn&#039;t entitle us to be foolish to people, okay?&quot;, I aim my comment at everyone including myself.<br /> &quot;Nevertheless, apology accepted.&quot; I sigh and smile stepping out of their way and letting them all out of the elevator, and step in with my bag and groceries.<br /> Our hands touched<br /> &quot;Mr Hernandez, Mr Scott, Mr Knight, Mr Kishimoto and finally Mr Henderson. I can&#039;t say it&#039;s been pleasure gentlemen, goodnight.&quot;, I say with the last shred of confidence and strength I have in my voice as I step into the elevator.<br /> I hit my floor number into my elevator making the doors shut and leaving me with an image of William Henderson smirking and rolling his tongue against the inside of his cheek. I sigh and lean into the wall.<br /> The elevator doors released me from their embrace with a gentle ding. Stepping out, I reached into my bag, fingers navigating the familiar contours until my key card was in hand. Swiping it smoothly, I crossed the threshold into the haven I called home, the comforting scent of familiarity enveloping me.<br /> &quot;Hey, I&#039;m home,&quot; I announced, my voice a tired but genuine echo. The lilt of voices led me to the heart of our sanctuary – the bustling kitchen. Amidst the friendly cacophony, my closest friends were engaged in a spirited debate, their laughter and banter filling the air.<br /> The conversation veered into my upcoming twenty-fifth birthday, a surprise they had meticulously orchestrated. <br /> My stern facade cracked, giving way to a playful plea. &quot;Just promise me, before we dive into luxury, we&#039;ll sound the financial alarm. Our collective debt should remain a tale whispered in shadows.&quot;<br /> Perched on the couch, the night unfurled before us like a tapestry of shared moments. Our laughter melded with the melodies of the television, and the hours slipped away, a testament to the strength of our bonds.<br /> Huddled on the couch, vampire diaries played out on screen, punctuated by Ava&#039;s vivid imagination. Her musings danced between outrageous and hilarious, eliciting both fits of giggles and good-natured eye rolls.<br /> …<br /> Footsteps approached my bed, and a hand began drawing comforting circles on my back. &quot;Allyssa, wake up, my love,&quot; Ambi&#039;s gentle whisper tickled my ear. Slowly, I peeled my eyes open, greeted by the sight of my best friends kneeling around my bed, holding an ice cream cake adorned with a solitary blue-lit candle.<br /> &quot;Happy birthday to you,&quot; they began singing in harmonious unison. A silly grin broke across my face as I sat up. &quot;Happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear llyssa, happy birthday to youuuuuuuu,&quot; Ava&#039;s final note held an extra burst of energy.<br /> &quot;Make a wish, babe!&quot; Akira&#039;s cheerful voice resonated from her phone screen, her expression radiating pure joy.<br /> With closed eyes, I made a silent wish, one for a future brimming with happiness, health, and success for all of us, and, well, a partner to share it all with. As I blew out the candle, my eyes flickered open.<br /> &quot;What did you wish for, babe?&quot; Hannah inquired, offering me a glass of water along with a couple of aspirin. My savior.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d have to kill you if I told you. Thanks,&quot; I replied after swallowing the pill, my gaze shifting between them.<br /> &quot;Where&#039;s the fun in that, Harper?&quot; Ambi playfully pouted as she began slicing the cake, presenting me with a delectable piece. My mouth watered at the mere sight.<br /> &quot;<br /> &quot;TMI, Ava. And to answer your curiosity, Allyssa is simply waiting for the right time and person, right, llyssa?&quot; Hannah interjected, a hint of mockery lacing her words.<br /> &quot;Ease up, you two. That&#039;s enough. Out, everyone. I&#039;m sure llyssa wants to freshen up, and it&#039;s our turn to run errands,&quot; Ambi intervened, coming to my rescue. She ushered Hannah and Ava to their feet amidst their good-natured bickering.<br /> &quot;Thanks, Ambi. I replied, <br /> As I guided them toward the bedroom door, their playful banter continued. They exited with one final exchange of words, leaving me to head toward the shower, embarking on my first day as a twenty-five-year-old.<br /> …<br /> Another Dinner, we had a conversation. &quot;Did you guys hear? allegedly our landlord is a mafia boss in Italy and uses his businesses here as a way of money laundering&quot;, Ava says lowering her voice. We were currently eating dessert and preparing to pay the expensive bill I presumed it was.<br /> For the sake of their jobs, they stopped writing about him completely unless it involved him doing something positive with his legal business.<br /> &quot;Will you shut up before you get us in trouble?&quot;, Hannah scolds her. People went missing for saying such things about him, she was probably worried someone would hear Ava and might take her.<br /> Although if someone kidnapped Ava. I&#039;m sure she&#039;d bully them into returning her.<br /> &quot;No, let&#039;s actually talk about it though&quot;. Ambi says lowering her voice and encouraging Ava to rant about the mafia.<br /> &quot;I need to use the restroom guys I&#039;ll be right back&quot;, I say getting up and leaving Hannah trying to shush Ambi and Ava and walking up to a waitress who helps me find the restroom.<br /> I retreated to the restroom, taking a few moments to freshen up and collect my thoughts. After adjusting my makeup and my appearance, I stepped back out, only to collide with someone, their presence familiar even before my eyes met theirs. His scent reached me first, a heady combination of mystery and familiarity.<br /> &quot;I apologize, that was entirely my—&quot;<br /> &quot;—You!&quot; I exclaimed, my surprise cutting off my apology mid-sentence. It was him, the foolish from the elevator.<br /> He paused, his gaze locking onto mine. &quot;You,&quot; he replied, his voice holding a touch of wonder that mirrored the bewilderment in my own.<br /> &quot;Are you stalking me?&quot; The incredulity in my voice was hard to ignore. The mere statistical probability of running into the same person twice in less than 36 hours was slim, to say the least. Yet, here he was, defying all logic.<br /> He chuckled softly, a sound that sent a shiver down my spine. &quot;Not only are you demanding, but also narcissistic and delusional, darling,&quot; he retorted, taking a step closer to me, his presence a mixture of magnetism and intrigue.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t call me that.&quot; My response was sharp, my eyes narrowing at his audacity.<br /> &quot;What shouldn&#039;t I call you, darling?&quot; The word rolled off his tongue, dripping with a deliberate playfulness that both irritated and exhilarated me.<br /> &quot;The word darling is used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person. Which I am not, sir, so drop it.&quot; My retort was laced with a challenge, a silent dare for him to push further.<br /> A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, and he took another step closer, effectively trapping me against the cool marble wall. The proximity sent a rush of heat through me, my heartbeat quickening in response.<br /> &quot;Is it?&quot; He leaned in slightly, the scent of leather and spice enveloping me, clouding my rational thoughts. &quot;What if I find the term fitting, darling?&quot;<br /> My breath caught in my throat as his fingers brushed against my skin, tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear. The sensation was electrifying, every nerve ending coming alive at his touch.<br /> We stood like that, locked in a silent battle of wills, the intensity of our gazes conveying more than words ever could. His presence overwhelmed me, a heady mixture of danger and allure, making it difficult to think clearly.<br /> I don&#039;t even know this man, why am I letting him do this?<br /> And then, as abruptly as he had closed the distance, he pulled back, a self-assured smirk playing on his lips. I had been backed against the wall, both literally and metaphorically, my heart pounding in my chest.<br /> &quot;Goodnight, darling.&quot; His voice was a velvety murmur, dripping with an undercurrent of promises and secrets. With that sadistic smile still lingering on his lips, he turned and walked away, leaving me standing against the wall, my thoughts in a whirlwind.<br /> I catch my breath and walk back to our table, I catch a glimpse of him across the room with an older man and a younger woman I can&#039;t make them out.<br /> &quot;Hey, are you alright you like you&#039;ve seen a ghost?&quot;, Ambi asks running a soothing hand on my arm as I take my seat.<br /> &quot;Yeah! I am my social battery is kinda low I think I want to go home is that alright?&quot; I force a smile onto my face<br /> &quot;Yes of course, why didn&#039;t you just say that you do not have to worry about the bill because someone already paid it&quot;, Ava says doing her little dance. that foolish <br /> &quot;By who? &quot; I ask<br /> &quot;They didn&#039;t tell us but a win is a win, let&#039;s take it, &quot; Hannah says finishing her drink.<br /> I finish my dessert and we start to get up and make our way to the exit. Curiosity gets the best of me and I look over to the table where William was seated but it&#039;s empty.<br /> I feel something I can&#039;t describe.		Pop001		372	https://facebook.com/100092038763039	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete
1011353	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/2/25, 3:55 PM	1712526152	1748897704		455		1084499192823679	1	1.4742937434955E+15		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	107631418945071		0	Soundscapes of Love			120209921968190294		play.google.com	Install now		NONE	video	Read with Your Ears➤➤		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios		1712477173	1.0763141894507E+14	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434570375_900046855201554_6361591855721305862_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=KoGdKCUcne4Ab5U_t-Y&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfCnKWHPEWA2UuwrsMVbKspNTe65plqHOvH6KY3zYyWuNQ&oe=6618E125	person_profile	0	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434643447_25280135408298661_6193379799463727540_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=aU0B8BW27QAAb4NSZVJ&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfCXm_iYLTA_pu0ADHwD_-fMo_Qec7oB0cGsLqjVva1Qrw&oe=6618CAD5			0	3	&quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; <br /> &quot;I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break.<br /> ********<br /> As the alarm went off I rolled over to hit the snooze button then realized it was 3 AM. I jumped out of bed and headed to the restroom in my hut. After being kicked out of the pack house I was shunned to this small hut in pack lands. The hut was my home even though everyone basically saw it as me sleeping in a cardboard box. It had a open room and a tiny restroom with a shower. It was built for me because no one wanted me around or to use the pack house facilities. I am the disgrace of the South Texas Pack. I have my duties to hold my place in this pack, I cook all the meals for the 300 pack members. I have to stay out of everybody&#039;s way considering that is my only way I can stay and have a home if it was even considered that. When I was five the pack found me curled in a ball in the corner of my families old house. My parents layed on the floor in their own blood. The alpha was outraged that his beta was dead. Even though I was a child the pack has blamed me, not once trying to find out the truth behind my parents death. All I remember from that night was waking up to a loud sound, running down the stairs to find my parents already gone. That night still haunts me. Being seventeen and having to raise myself has not been easy. With being punished every chance the pack got I was already ready to give up. There was always a little voice in the back of my mind pushing me not to, and for some reason I have listened to it for the past twelve years. &quot;Lilith&quot; I turned to see one of the pack warriors coming down the stairs getting ready for shift change guarding the land. I recognized him right away, &quot;I&#039;m sorry, Adam, I will go cook breakfast now&quot;. I didn&#039;t realize I was standing in front of the mirror for so long. As I walked past him I didn&#039;t dare look up as I knew by the way he said my name how he would look, disgusted. When I was done with breakfast I made my way to grab a piece of bread since that was what I was allowed. I was expected to survive off of three pieces a day. The reason for my poor nutrition, and nobody cared. I have a feeling that this is what they wanted a slow death. As I was walking out the door before anyone noticed me I ran into somebody. I glanced up only to see who it was and automatically dropped my gaze and head. At six foot tall and built the way every woman dreamed about. Silas, the alpha&#039;s son, stood there and said, &quot;How about you get a move on and next time don&#039;t ruin my clothes with your disgrace&quot;. He shoved me hard so that I fell to the floor and had to scramble up clumsily. Noticing he moved out from the door I ran as fast as I could to my home. I graduated the previous year. Yes, I know i&#039;m a little young to already have graduated high school, but I wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn&#039;t have the money to go to the community college like a lot of the pack, so I stayed and worked here for the little they gave me which isn&#039;t much at all. I flopped down on my bed and realized tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I didn&#039;t realize how much time has passed. With not being able to shift into my wolf and turning eighteen means finding your mate, but I don&#039;t think it&#039;s possible for me. I fear if I was to find him he wouldn&#039;t want me and would reject me. Before I noticed I was waking up again to banging on my door. I walked over and pulled the door open revealing my alpha.<br /> &quot;Lilith, tomorrow is your birthday and I have come up with two options for you&quot;, he said with distaste. &quot;Yes, alpha&quot;, I replied with my head bowed showing respect.<br /> &quot;Option one, You leave the pack and move on with your life, which is the kindest thing I can offer you at the moment&quot;, he paused, &quot;Option two, You continue to do what you do for the pack and when the time comes you will break and nobody will mourn you&quot;, he announced.<br /> &quot;I will let you know tomorrow of what I choose, but I have no where to go, and at that y&#039;all are who I know&quot;, I paused before finishing, &quot;I will announce my decision in front of the whole Pack before breakfast&quot;.<br /> I could feel his eyes on me as he thought about what to say, and I was afraid he would slap me for wanting to wait until the morning. All he said was, &quot;Fine&quot;, and walked out slamming my door in my face. And than that&#039;s when I realized I had the most important decision in my life to make tonight. As I lay awake from thinking about my options and trying to decide what I should do there was a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn&#039;t decide and it was already 2 AM with no sleep I forced myself to sit up and really think about my future. Where would I go if I left, and would I even be able to survive long. If I was to stay I would either be beat or starved to death. What if I was to find my soulmate here tomorrow and I left before I knew who it was, would he even want me? After I showered and started walking out of my hut I fell to my knees from a sharp pain in my stomach. Thinking it&#039;s from not eating anything but a piece of bread yesterday I got up and glanced back at the small room I&#039;ve lived in for twelve years making my decision. The weird sensation never left even after the pain I felt as I arrived at the pack house. I opened the doors to the kitchen and started pulling out all the ingredients I needed to start cooking. I was going to make the pack the best breakfast they ever had because even though I don&#039;t get to celebrate my birthday they will. As I prepared everything possible there was a bang on the kitchen door followed by someone coming in. I turned around to find Silas staring at me with anger, his crystal blue eyes seemed to have fire in them and his slightly curled black hair was messy. I lowered my gaze to the floor instantly.<br /> &quot;Why is it you!?&quot; he yelled. &quot;What do you mean I always prepare the breakfast,&quot; I mumbled not looking up from the floor. &quot;You don&#039;t feel anything, how could you not I&#039;m standing so close to you but I felt it when you walked into the house&quot; he said calmer but still angry. &quot;All I feel is hunger pains&quot;, but as I said it I did feel a pull towards him I didn&#039;t want. What he said next I expected but I was not prepared. &quot;I, Silas Morgan, future alpha of the South Texas Pack reject Lilith Conner as my mate!&quot; he announced it with such anger as he turned and left, I felt every ounce as the mate bond broke. At that moment I was in such pain I thanked the goddess herself for letting me finish the food before this happened. I ran as far as I could and when I reached where I felt was safe I fell to my knees and my whole body shook from the tears and pain that I was experiencing. I didn&#039;t want the mate bond to be with him, and I also knew if it was someone from this pack they would reject me immediately. It hurt a lot but I managed to stop the tears and gather myself to look slightly normal as I made my way to the pack house to let them know my decision. I walked in and made my way to the dining hall everyone stopped what they where doing as soon as I stepped in. Walking rather quickly to stand in front of the alpha and his family&#039;s table I said, &quot; I, Lilith Conner, leave the South Texas Pack in body and mind!&quot; There was shock all around the dining room as what I said sunk in, and I felt the pack bond break. After what felt like a long while the alpha finally spoke, &quot;Lilith Conner, you are officially released from all pack responsibility and bond. You are to leave pack lands immediately!&quot; I finally had the nerve to look at everyone as I walked out and realized the shock was still there mixed with disgust. I never felt love from them after my parents died and I didn&#039;t think I ever would, and I didn&#039;t want them to have the pleasure of my death so that is why I made the decision I did. I honestly felt a little relieved as I walked out with my head held high. I&#039;ve never imagined myself packing my life away and heading into the unknown but here I am, as I look around one last time I remind myself that everything happens for a reason. Shutting the door to the hut and throwing my bag over my shoulder I began to walk off pack lands and into the city. As I got to a bench I sat down and counted the little bit of money I have. It turns out I had just enough to find somewhere to stay for a little while. The money I have is what is left from my parents after the pack took the rest to support me as they said. They didn&#039;t know I still had this little bit I hid it well in the floor of the hut. I walked to a Motel 6 and got a room and decided to take a long hot shower. Laying on the motel bed I started thinking about getting a job and staying under the radar so no other pack can find me. It is a law not to be a rogue wolf in a packs territory they will have the right to decide your punishment, and most decide to kill you instead of torture. Finally feeling the loneliness of not being in a pack and missing the connection, I have to snap myself out of this, so I decide to put on my hoodie and go to try to find some food close by. Walking into a small gas station that was a block away from the motel I find some cheap food I can use the microwave in the motel room to cook. I pay for everything and start walking back to the motel when I bump into someone, cursing myself I glance up and get a quick glance at a woman around my age. All I find myself saying is, &quot;I&#039;m so sorry, please forgive me&quot;. She smiled and said, &quot;It&#039;s okay&quot;, and then inhaled deeply. Realizing my mistake I took off as fast as I can not looking back to see if she was following. Reaching my motel room and bolting all the locks as soon as I get in I mentally yell at myself for not watching my surroundings, because other wolves can smell a rouge wolf instantly. I only pray she didn&#039;t follow me and report back to whoever is alpha of her pack. The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn&#039;t blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close. I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn&#039;t want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane. &quot;Who are you?&quot;, she said in a calm-stern voice. &quot;I&#039;m sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I&#039;m trying to find a healer&quot;, I replied quickly trying to remain calm. She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn&#039;t strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn&#039;t get away. &quot;Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?&quot; She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing. &quot;I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha&#039;s son.&quot; I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.<br /> &quot;So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave&quot;, I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth. She was just staring at me and I didn&#039;t know what to say or how to act so she wouldn&#039;t see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn&#039;t stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face. &quot;Are you okay!?&quot;, she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet. &quot;I need to see a healer, and soon, I don&#039;t know what is wrong with me&quot;, I replied through shallow breaths. I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. I didn&#039;t have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true. I don&#039;t know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going. She didn&#039;t reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in. As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened. &quot;Now dear, can you tell me what is going on&quot;, the healer asked me. &quot;Yes ma&#039;am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees.&quot;<br /> She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, &quot;Have you shifted yet, and if you don&#039;t mind me asking how old are you?&quot;<br /> &quot;No ma&#039;am I haven&#039;t shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago.&quot; She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn&#039;t catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed. I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,&quot;Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?&quot; &quot;I don&#039;t know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me.&quot; She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were. I replied, &quot;Jay and Emily Conner, I&#039;m afraid I don&#039;t know my mother&#039;s maiden name.&quot; &quot;Well dear, I&#039;m just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won&#039;t be able to help you with that, i&#039;m sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic&quot;, she said with pity in her eyes.<br /> She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, &quot; I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now.&quot; The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.<br /> <br /> <br /> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 91595!		Soundscapes of Love		1	https://facebook.com/100090755812071	0		INSTALL_MOBILE_APP						1712473200		View Edit Delete
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1011400	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	5/1/25, 10:01 AM	1712526153	1746111716		455		1432620837648268	1	8.8115723044922E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	107631418945071		0	Soundscapes of Love			120209921970550294		play.google.com	Install now		NONE	video	Read with Your Ears➤➤		https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.story.iaudios		1712477308	1.0763141894507E+14	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434160090_990300946008425_2366715910100456664_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=X_P1AlaOUNcAb6jkwA3&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAKSM3Su0_iN3qArjHi6OEV1ECz6P-KnSJP6N3TLIluJw&oe=6618E561	person_profile	0	Soundscapes of Love	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/434538687_952574386244565_2464133081492979783_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=M-YfhSQiVrsAb7C2KH9&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfDbvyo6LLMnOu6bMcJqDqVBdFOEu-S6BTeZDJoW5jgfFw&oe=6618D1AA			0	3	&quot;Justin, though you are my twin sister&#039;s mate. My dad is really mad at you and Raven being mates.&quot; Twin sister Reagan said to my mate.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, but I would have been embarrassed to face my mate&quot; Justin said.<br /> &quot;My father has decided to appoint me as his future Alpha not my sister Raven. So, I will be your luna.&quot; Reagan said to Justin.<br /> ******** <br /> I silently run through the woods letting my wolf Emerald out tonight. She has been anxious all day, well really the last few days, and I could tell that she needed to come out for a run. <br /> Alpha Cole Walker is the Alpha of the Blood Walker pack. He is said to be one of the most dangerous Alphas in the United States. It is said that he would hurt anyone who dared to enter his pack uninvited. Due to this fact, most of our pack members studiously avoid this area altogether.<br /> My twin sister, Reagan, is the golden child of the pack. They all love her unconditionally. She is cherished and appreciated, no matter what she does. They all seem to ignore the fact that she is a horrible and mean she-wolf. I was born first, and with that should come the respect that after I find my mate, I will officially be the Luna here, and he will take over as the Alpha of the pack. Yet they all treat her as the next Luna. <br /> My sister and I are the only children that our parents had. The Goddess never blessed them with another child, even though they tried for years. My father, Alpha Graham Sullivan, is very strict with me. I am not allowed to leave my room other than to eat my meals and then return back to my room again. I am also not allowed to leave our pack for any reason. I have never even crossed the border of the Sliver Blade pack in my life. <br /> I was the Alpha&#039;s daughter, but I was not a valued member of this pack. Telling on me has always resulted in a bonus for whoever told on me to my father. I have had to learn how to overcome this on my own. It has made me very independent over the years, as well as a very good climber. I use the tree outside my window at the pack house, to climb up and down to get in and out of my room.<br /> From my vantage point, I can see who is coming now and rolled my eyes so hard I almost saw my brain. It was Reagan, and she was pulling the arm of a pretty large guy, as she headed toward the grassy bank near my tree. I realized right this moment that I have picked a terrible place to hide. I should have doubled back and then climbed in my window to my room and I would have been safe and sound in my room. Reagan is clearly out with one of her many men, as she was allowed to stay out and do whatever she wanted to. I mean how else could she beat me to finding her mate if she didn&#039;t flirt with all the unmated men in our pack? I rolled my eyes again and then froze when I looked at them again and got a good look at his face.<br /> That smell coming off of him was starting to drive me wild, he smelled like freshly baked cinnamon buns, and I was now pissed off. She had come here with the guy that I had a crush on, someone with whom she had never shown any interest in before. It was our Beta&#039;s son and the guy that I have had a crush on for the last year and a half.<br /> &quot;No, don&#039;t stop them, Raven, she has already been dating with him for the last few months. This is not the first time, it has been well before he returned to the pack earlier this week. They are together now, dating, and they have both vowed to reject their actual mates to stay together to take over and run this pack. Please, just try to bear it, I will help you get through it. I am glad that you are in a secure location, this may make you pass out&quot; Emerald linked me, and I felt physically sick.<br /> &quot;How do you know this? Did she know that he is my mate? Why can&#039;t I approach him? Maybe he wants me, Emerald. Please let me stop this. He might not know that I am his mate, he may still want me, want US! I don&#039;t want to lose him, Emerald. He may not be aware his true mate is here. Can&#039;t he already smell our scent up here, like I smelled his scent? Are you sure that this is the only way? Please Emerald&quot; I linked her back, and I feel the tears that are already sliding down my face. I have questions, and I need answers.<br /> I am frustrated. I don&#039;t want to give up on my true mate. He doesn&#039;t even know that I am here, and I do want him. I don&#039;t want to give him up, especially not to my sister Reagan. I don&#039;t know if I can survive this level of betrayal.<br /> &quot;I can&#039;t wait for mom and dad to announce to the pack that we will be the Alpha and Luna tomorrow. This is something that I have really wanted for the last 8 years. I am so glad you decided that we could be chosen mates. &quot; My sister says to my mate.<br /> &quot;Besides, I am also glad that you are willing to lead the Silver Blade pack with me. I have a feeling that my freak of a sister who keeps staring at you is going to be crushed when she finds out that we are together. You dodged by deciding to accept me as your chosen mate. I know that she has a crush on you, so she would probably try to ask you out or something when she sees that you are back from break.&quot; She adds.<br /> &quot;I think we will be so happy together. Raven will be so angry when she finds out that we planned this months ago. I cannot wait for her to find out. I even told mom to have her sit on the front row for the pack meeting tomorrow, so I can see her face when dad makes the announcement. I am going to put her next to you so it will hurt her more when dad calls you up on stage. When she realizes that her crush is going to be my mate, she is going to be so jealous of me. I am so going to get a picture of her face when she finds out, as I will want to remember that moment for a long time&quot; I heard Reagan say to him, and I was so choked up I couldn&#039;t hold in the sob of pain that managed to escape.<br /> It wasn&#039;t loud, but with werewolf hearing, it was loud enough. I just stayed completely still and prayed that they hadn&#039;t heard me, but Justin started talking when my sob escaped, and they had no reaction, so I think I am safe.<br /> &quot;I have always thought that you were a she-wolf, Reagan. I am so glad that you came up to my training with your offer, and for us to get extra special time together. If Raven were allowed to move around the pack, I don&#039;t think that she would be missing the fact that she is my mate. I scented her today when I got back to the pack and confirmed she is my mate. Per our agreement, I don&#039;t mind rejecting her, as I am clearly getting the better sister out of this deal. I would have been embarrassed to have to call that freak of nature my mate&quot; Justin said, and with it, my heart was completely crushed.<br /> These two evil people deserved each other, and I will not waste another tear on his betrayal. He &quot;chose&quot; her, so he can keep her. She will never be faithful to him, and he will not ever be able to trust that their children are his either. She was just doing this to ensure that they become the next Alpha and Luna. She is what he wanted, so she can have him. I am thoroughly disgusted by both of them, and I will not allow them to make me sad one more day. I had already decided to get out of this horrible pack, and I will not miss the Silver Blade pack for a second. <br /> &quot;She is your mate? Are you serious? Oh, this is the best&quot; Reagan said as she laughed out in joy at hearing this information. &quot;Justin, why haven&#039;t you mentioned this to me before?&quot; Reagan continued.<br /> &quot;I just found out about it earlier today as I have been gone for my training for the last 4 months. I caught my mate&#039;s scent and followed it so I could go ahead and reject them. I realized it was coming from the Alpha level, and when I went up and it led me straight to her door, it was really faint, but I sensed it. She doesn&#039;t even know it yet. I am sure that this information is not going to go over well with your parents. They may be upset when they find out. Are they still going to want us to move forward with our plan? Or are they going to want me and Raven to be mates because we are true mates?&quot; Justin asked Reagan. I have to admit, I was interested in her reply as well, but I already suspected what the answer was going to be.<br /> &quot;Oh no Justin, you will definitely be staying with me. I know dad is really going to get a kick out of you and Raven being mates. Mom might feel a little bad for her, but I think that this is great. I could not be happier that her true mate, will become my chosen mate.<br /> We will rule the Silver Blade pack together, and it will hurt her every day to see us together. It is my pack any way, it was never going to be hers. Maybe if we are lucky since she doesn&#039;t have a wolf, she won&#039;t be able to scent you, and your rejection might even hurt her when you do it. That would be the best-case scenario for all of us&quot; Reagan said, and I could tell that Justin was a little shocked at how hateful she was. Reagan could tell that Justin was not liking this side of her so she quickly changed her attitude and started cooing at Justin, &quot;She doesn&#039;t deserve you, baby, I love you and I want you. Hopefully, you will come to love me too.<br /> I was just worried, I don&#039;t want you falling in love with my sister after we have already mated.&quot; Reagan said to Justin, looking up at him adoringly through her long lashes. I have to admit, she really knows how to work people to do what she wants them to. Her ability to look innocent and pure is without measure, she could have been an actress.<br /> &quot;Dad hates Raven. He will be very happy about this. He has never loved her since the day that she was born. Mom might be a little upset, but she will get over it. She and dad are chosen mates, she gave up her true mate to become the Luna of the Silver Blade pack. She did it herself, and if it is good enough for her, then it is good enough for me to do it as well. We make the perfect couple. We will have strong pups, and our pack will flourish&quot; Reagan said, and I am stunned. I knew my dad was mean, but to hate me, why? What reason could he possibly have for hating me? My parents have told the whole pack numerous times through the years that they were true mates. They are very affectionate with each other in front of the pack. I didn&#039;t even know that they weren&#039;t true mates. What else don&#039;t I know about them?<br /> &quot;We will do the same thing. You will have to reject Raven first thing in the morning, or after the pack meeting. But you will have to do it where no one else will hear you. Dad is going to tell the pack that we are true mates, so they will fully support us. Dad thinks that it would be a mistake to not have the pack&#039;s full support behind us when we go to take it over from my parents&quot; Reagan said, and I am amazed at all the plans that they have kept away from me. Just another thing that shows how much difference there is between Reagan and me. I hear them touching again and wonder when they plan on leaving the area, don&#039;t they need to get back to the pack house?<br /> I narrow my eyes at Reagan, as she is ecstatic about getting to truly rub all of my misfortune in right now. Justin is getting the opportunity to reject me, so the situation that we are now in is all positive for them.<br /> &quot;Raven, why are you out of the house? Are you supposed to be out here? Are you OK? That fall looked like it hurt pretty bad&quot; I hear my sister ask me with an innocent look on her face like she cared about me. She was fully aware of how I am kept a prisoner here at the Silver Blade pack. I really have to get out of here. I needed to check and see how badly I am hurt because I don&#039;t know if I even have time to go pack a bag now. I may be having to leave here with nothing, but I am OK with that. I just need to get the heck out of here. I will figure out what I need to do after I am safely free of Silver Blade.<br /> &quot;Are you ignoring me, Raven? Are you sure you want to do that to me? Fine then, I will just make sure that you get punished for leaving your room. You are not supposed to be out here anyway. I will just let dad know that you are out here, and he will take care of you&quot; Reagan said with a smirk, and then she started mind linking. <br /> I and my wolf were running away from this pack. But they caught us immediately.<br /> &quot;If you come back here now Raven, I won&#039;t punish you for leaving your room without permission&quot; I heard my father tell me. <br /> &quot;Nothing in the world could possess me to do that father,&quot; I told him, and I see his eyes glazing over as he goes to link someone. I could care less what they have to say to me, and I turned to walk away. <br /> &quot;You will get punishment in the Blood Walker pack. You know how dangerous they are Raven, you have heard this fact for your whole life. They cannot be trusted, and you are now a rogue. We have told you, and the whole pack, exactly what happens to those who trespass on their land. The moment they scent you they will move in, and you will die today. Is that what you want? Do you want to die? I will get you more freedom in the pack. I will allow you to go to the library every day instead of once a week. How does that sound?&quot; my mother&#039;s voice is calming and comforting. She has never before sounded as nice as this, and I know that dad put her up to try to lure me back into the Siler Blade pack. They must be desperate to do it, so I want to see how far they intended to go with it.<br /> &quot;Let me ask you this mother. Was the plan to get Justin to take Reagan as a chosen mate her idea, or dad&#039;s?&quot; I asked her. Mom is not a very good liar. I can see her expression as we are only about 20 feet apart from each other right now. <br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know what you are talking about Raven, they are mates,&quot; my mom said to me, and now I smirk at her. Clearly, mom was keeping me out of the loop and doesn&#039;t know that I know for a fact that they aren&#039;t.<br /> &quot;Thanks for always lying to me mom. That makes it so much easier on me. I will not be coming back to the Silver Blade pack. This is the last time, Goddess willing, that you all will probably see me and actually I am welcoming the death that is coming to me. It will be better than the life I have lived since Reagan tried to hurt me, and my own dad called me a liar when I told him what actually happened. Justin is not her mate mom, and I know this because he is MY mate. It is disgusting what all you three have done to me and allowed to be done to me my whole life. I never deserved to be treated the way I was. I can only hope that I can find my way and get to live a life that allows me to find someone who loves me and realizes that I am a good person. I don&#039;t think that is too much to ask for, do you mom? It seems like you and dad are willing to do anything to get me to come back over the fence, but we both know that if I did come back, I would either immediately be thrown in the cells. So, I will take my chances over here, where at least I have a chance&quot; I told them and turned again to leave. I only made it a few steps before I was stopped again by my father&#039;s hateful words.<br /> &quot;You are ungrateful daughter, How do you have the nerve to say that to me? I have clothed and fed you, provided you a room, and let you go to school. I did take care of you, and it is disgusting to see how you repay me. Lying about Justin being your mate. Trying to take your sister&#039;s mate away from her. I know that I can speak for your mother as well as myself when I say that we hope the Blood Walker pack disposes of you quickly. I only wish I could punish you myself&quot; my dad roared out, and the hate was coming off of him in waves.<br /> &quot;You disgust me father,&quot; I told him and the tone I used to draw out the word father let him know just how little I thought of him being my father. &quot;I have never done anything to cause a problem or disruption in the pack, or in the family. I did what I was told this whole time. Even as knowing that you let the whole pack know that I was fair game if they wanted to hurt me, and they did dad, over and over again. You know what, it was my family that really took the award for the most torment. Your unwarranted hate, mom never supporting me, and my sister allowed to try to hurt me, and incite others up against me made me realize that life will be much better on this side of the border than it was on that side. 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1011378	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/2/25, 10:14 PM	1712526153	1748920483		455		1165266091510274	1	9.1400599373968E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	110620302003689		0	Pop001			120207929191830338		a.shepherdsapp.com	Learn more		NONE	video	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻		https://a.shepherdsapp.com/ad/Zmljd29ybGQvMTQ0MDc0LzIwMjQwNDA3MTc1NzQyL3BhZ2U=?adid={{ad.id}}		1712484226	1.1062030200369E+14	Pop001	https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435266852_714410430606730_4035725805271330108_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=LS0QLU_mf-gAb4ETP78&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=00_AfACQNI418172V8OcJpRT4eD1XLLq5JR3wwixcyaXCH6GQ&oe=6618CF53	person_profile	0	Pop001	https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435516656_1123097128801472_3341042524158705511_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_oD03ftQBEIAb6_vIzD&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAKqwUNPnhmLqnChRvPKMXkeCfLfPTwV4S0T24JdT9BFw&oe=6618EBC2			0	3	&quot;Not only are you demanding, but also narcissistic and delusional, darling,&quot; he retorted, taking a step closer to me, his presence a mixture of magnetism and intrigue.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t call me that.&quot; My response was sharp, <br /> &quot;What shouldn&#039;t I call you, darling?&quot; The word rolled off his tongue, dripping with a deliberate playfulness that both irritated and exhilarated me.<br /> &quot;The word darling is used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person. Which I am not, sir, so drop it.&quot; <br /> A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, and he took another step closer, The proximity sent a rush of heat through me, my heartbeat quickening in response.<br /> &quot;Is it?&quot; He leaned in slightly, clouding my rational thoughts. &quot;What if I find the term fitting, darling?&quot;<br /> ————————<br /> Allyssa&#039;POV<br /> Navigating the chaotic tide of emergency medicine had become a way of life for us, medical residents in the bustling ER. The realm of the extraordinary, the bizarre, and the downright absurd had become our daily norm.<br /> This particular week, however, was truly extraordinary – even by our standards.<br /> The tale of the inebriated racist, who had sprinted through the ER in a wild display of vulgarities, eventually apprehended by two bemused male nurses.<br /> &quot;Time to head home, Harper. Your twenty-fifth birthday is tomorrow. I&#039;ll see you next week,&quot; Lisa, a fellow colleague, advised as I punched out after yet another grueling night shift.<br /> &quot;Exhausted is just a state of mind, Lisa. Perfection is my perpetual state,&quot; I quipped, flashing her an award-winning smile that elicited a delighted giggle in response.<br /> &quot;See you on Wednesday. Try not to miss me, Lisa. I know it&#039;ll be a struggle,&quot; I teased, sashaying toward the exit, my steps an impromptu dance of liberation.<br /> While medical residents endured demanding schedules, we in the emergency wing enjoyed a somewhat better deal. A mix of eight and twelve-hour shifts interspersed with mandated days off and four / five-day stretches of respite annually – the rhythm suited me just fine.<br /> ...<br /> Leaving the hospital behind, I slipped into my car, my attention snagged by the group chat notifications on my phone.<br /> WHO ATE MY ICE CREAM? CONFESS BEFORE I UNLEASH MY WRATH UPON YOU. YOU KNOW I&#039;M DEAD SERIOUS – Hannah<br /> I did. – Ava<br /> Care to elucidate this crime, Ava? – Hannah<br /> I&#039;m outta here, bye! – Akira<br /> was famished, plus my period just started, Hannah. Show a little empathy, darling. – Ava<br /> My loves, let&#039;s try to relax– Ambi<br /> But it&#039;s a matter of principle! Allyssa, back me up. – Hannah<br /> She&#039;s at work, Hannah, not much backup to offer from there – Ambi<br /> We&#039;ll settle this later, preferably under our roof – Hannah<br /> ... – Hannah<br /> A tender smile touched my lips as I finished scrolling through their exchanges. <br /> ...<br /> I restarted the car and embarked on a brief grocery run, acquiring an assortment of Häagen-Dazs pints and other essentials.<br /> Eventually, I pulled into the residential parking lot, my home away from home. Killing the engine, I gathered my belongings from the backseat, a longing for a hot bath gnawing at my senses.<br /> Navigating through the revolving doors, my hands were occupied with a personal bag and grocery sacks. My attention split between my phone and my surroundings, resulting in an undignified collision with a wall.<br /> Embarrassment coloured my cheeks. The day&#039;s escapades might have been bizarre, but my knack for graceful entrances evidently remained consistent.<br /> The collision had thrust me into an encounter that defied all expectations. A wall that was decidedly warm and exuded an intoxicating aroma of leather, whiskey, and spice. I struggled to regain my focus, the disarray of spilt groceries and my own scattered thoughts mirrored in my surroundings.<br /> &quot;Apologies,&quot; I uttered, my gaze still averted, my hands moving to collect the remnants of my toppled shopping.<br /> Finally, I dared to raise my eyes, and the sight that met me was nothing short of a masterpiece. <br /> A tousled yet perfectly groomed cascade of dark brown curls crowned a frame that radiated both muscularity and lean grace. This man was a living embodiment of a sculpture, a museum masterpiece brought to life.<br /> A bizarre urge to ruffle his hair, a gesture one would offer to a child, briefly flitted through my mind before I reined in my wandering thoughts. I needed to focus, to steady my racing heart.<br /> Yet, beneath the surface of his captivating appearance, I sensed an aura of power that whispered a stark warning. A power that could annihilate worlds, its calm exterior belying the storm within.<br /> My internal monologue barely kept pace with the rapid cascade of realizations. His familiarity, an elusive memory, nagged at my mind. Then it struck me like a lightning bolt – William Henderson, the multi-billionaire, adorned every major business publication and his name echoed through the corridors of wealth and influence.<br /> I wished fervently for the ground to open and swallow me whole. The weight of the moment pressed upon me, making it difficult to breathe. I needed to gather my scattered wit.<br /> Beside him stood four equally formidable men, each bearing the mark of power and success. Noah Scott, heir to the &quot;Scott diamonds&quot;, a name that is synonymous with jewellery excellence spanning generations. <br /> Alexander Kishimoto, the mastermind behind &quot;Jen and Kishimoto&quot;, is the world&#039;s most expensive stock. <br /> Christian Knight, the CEO of &quot;Knight and Co&quot;, his company is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.6 trillion and operations worldwide. With a rich history spanning over 40 years.<br /> And lastly, Mr. Hernandez needed no introduction, the man was a titan in every industry.<br /> &quot;Are you okay, miss harper?&quot; Mr Hernandez asks as I finally get off the floor.<br /> &quot;Yes, I am&quot;<br /> &quot;Good because you&#039;re in my way, Miss Harper&quot; William&#039;s voice made me slightly dizzy. I needed to sit down, to find my equilibrium.<br /> &quot;I know. I&#039;m so sorry, I&#039;ve just had a long day and –&quot; My words faltered, out of sync with my thoughts, as I struggled to articulate myself.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t care, move,&quot; he asserted, his tone aloof as he stowed his phone away, an air of detachment cloaking him.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t you think we are equally at fault here? We bumped into each other because we were both lost in our phones. I think it&#039;s only fair for both of us to apologize, wouldn&#039;t you agree, sir?&quot; I narrowed my eyes, straightening my posture to assert a semblance of confidence. My voice wavered slightly, but I held my ground.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t agree, and I won&#039;t apologize. Move,&quot; his voice dripped with iciness as he stepped closer, the heat of his presence radiating against my skin. He was standing directly in front of the elevator doors, his demeanour a chilling blend of arrogance and indifference.<br /> No,&quot; I scowled back, a surge of defiance coursing through me. I took a step forward, invading his personal space, a gesture as audacious as it was impulsive.<br /> &quot;Apologize for bumping into me, and I&#039;ll step aside. Unless you&#039;d rather resort to shoving a woman? Or perhaps I should provide the press with a scoop about how a vulnerable woman was nearly harassed by a billionaire in the elevator of one of the continent&#039;s most prestigious residential apartments?&quot; My words spilt out, hoarser than intended, my bravado overriding my better judgment. He narrows his eyes, clenches his jaw, and takes a step closer until he&#039;s towering over me.<br /> We hold each other&#039;s eyes neither one of us blinking. A palpable tension hung in the air, thick with unspoken challenges and silent confrontations. I had just issued a veiled threat to five of the world&#039;s most influential men, including my own landlord. A chill ran down my spine, and I braced myself for the repercussions.<br /> But then, an unexpected intervention disrupted the standoff. &quot;Miss Harper,&quot; Mr Kishimoto&#039;s soothing voice broke through, a smile tugging at his lips as he diffused the tension. &quot;Allow me to apologize on his behalf. He&#039;s had a trying day, and he regrets the collision. It was a mutual oversight.&quot;<br /> His charm flowed like a balm, a touch of warmth amid the chilly currents. The tension ebbed slightly, and I let out a resigned sigh, a weary smile gracing my lips.<br /> &quot;We all have trying days it doesn&#039;t entitle us to be foolish to people, okay?&quot;, I aim my comment at everyone including myself.<br /> &quot;Nevertheless, apology accepted.&quot; I sigh and smile stepping out of their way and letting them all out of the elevator, and step in with my bag and groceries.<br /> Our hands touched<br /> &quot;Mr Hernandez, Mr Scott, Mr Knight, Mr Kishimoto and finally Mr Henderson. I can&#039;t say it&#039;s been pleasure gentlemen, goodnight.&quot;, I say with the last shred of confidence and strength I have in my voice as I step into the elevator.<br /> I hit my floor number into my elevator making the doors shut and leaving me with an image of William Henderson smirking and rolling his tongue against the inside of his cheek. I sigh and lean into the wall.<br /> The elevator doors released me from their embrace with a gentle ding. Stepping out, I reached into my bag, fingers navigating the familiar contours until my key card was in hand. Swiping it smoothly, I crossed the threshold into the haven I called home, the comforting scent of familiarity enveloping me.<br /> &quot;Hey, I&#039;m home,&quot; I announced, my voice a tired but genuine echo. The lilt of voices led me to the heart of our sanctuary – the bustling kitchen. Amidst the friendly cacophony, my closest friends were engaged in a spirited debate, their laughter and banter filling the air.<br /> The conversation veered into my upcoming twenty-fifth birthday, a surprise they had meticulously orchestrated. <br /> My stern facade cracked, giving way to a playful plea. &quot;Just promise me, before we dive into luxury, we&#039;ll sound the financial alarm. Our collective debt should remain a tale whispered in shadows.&quot;<br /> Perched on the couch, the night unfurled before us like a tapestry of shared moments. Our laughter melded with the melodies of the television, and the hours slipped away, a testament to the strength of our bonds.<br /> Huddled on the couch, vampire diaries played out on screen, punctuated by Ava&#039;s vivid imagination. Her musings danced between outrageous and hilarious, eliciting both fits of giggles and good-natured eye rolls.<br /> …<br /> Footsteps approached my bed, and a hand began drawing comforting circles on my back. &quot;Allyssa, wake up, my love,&quot; Ambi&#039;s gentle whisper tickled my ear. Slowly, I peeled my eyes open, greeted by the sight of my best friends kneeling around my bed, holding an ice cream cake adorned with a solitary blue-lit candle.<br /> &quot;Happy birthday to you,&quot; they began singing in harmonious unison. A silly grin broke across my face as I sat up. &quot;Happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear llyssa, happy birthday to youuuuuuuu,&quot; Ava&#039;s final note held an extra burst of energy.<br /> &quot;Make a wish, babe!&quot; Akira&#039;s cheerful voice resonated from her phone screen, her expression radiating pure joy.<br /> With closed eyes, I made a silent wish, one for a future brimming with happiness, health, and success for all of us, and, well, a partner to share it all with. As I blew out the candle, my eyes flickered open.<br /> &quot;What did you wish for, babe?&quot; Hannah inquired, offering me a glass of water along with a couple of aspirin. My savior.<br /> &quot;I&#039;d have to kill you if I told you. Thanks,&quot; I replied after swallowing the pill, my gaze shifting between them.<br /> &quot;Where&#039;s the fun in that, Harper?&quot; Ambi playfully pouted as she began slicing the cake, presenting me with a delectable piece. My mouth watered at the mere sight.<br /> &quot;<br /> &quot;TMI, Ava. And to answer your curiosity, Allyssa is simply waiting for the right time and person, right, llyssa?&quot; Hannah interjected, a hint of mockery lacing her words.<br /> &quot;Ease up, you two. That&#039;s enough. Out, everyone. I&#039;m sure llyssa wants to freshen up, and it&#039;s our turn to run errands,&quot; Ambi intervened, coming to my rescue. She ushered Hannah and Ava to their feet amidst their good-natured bickering.<br /> &quot;Thanks, Ambi. I replied, <br /> As I guided them toward the bedroom door, their playful banter continued. They exited with one final exchange of words, leaving me to head toward the shower, embarking on my first day as a twenty-five-year-old.<br /> …<br /> Another Dinner, we had a conversation. &quot;Did you guys hear? allegedly our landlord is a mafia boss in Italy and uses his businesses here as a way of money laundering&quot;, Ava says lowering her voice. We were currently eating dessert and preparing to pay the expensive bill I presumed it was.<br /> For the sake of their jobs, they stopped writing about him completely unless it involved him doing something positive with his legal business.<br /> &quot;Will you shut up before you get us in trouble?&quot;, Hannah scolds her. People went missing for saying such things about him, she was probably worried someone would hear Ava and might take her.<br /> Although if someone kidnapped Ava. I&#039;m sure she&#039;d bully them into returning her.<br /> &quot;No, let&#039;s actually talk about it though&quot;. Ambi says lowering her voice and encouraging Ava to rant about the mafia.<br /> &quot;I need to use the restroom guys I&#039;ll be right back&quot;, I say getting up and leaving Hannah trying to shush Ambi and Ava and walking up to a waitress who helps me find the restroom.<br /> I retreated to the restroom, taking a few moments to freshen up and collect my thoughts. After adjusting my makeup and my appearance, I stepped back out, only to collide with someone, their presence familiar even before my eyes met theirs. His scent reached me first, a heady combination of mystery and familiarity.<br /> &quot;I apologize, that was entirely my—&quot;<br /> &quot;—You!&quot; I exclaimed, my surprise cutting off my apology mid-sentence. It was him, the foolish from the elevator.<br /> He paused, his gaze locking onto mine. &quot;You,&quot; he replied, his voice holding a touch of wonder that mirrored the bewilderment in my own.<br /> &quot;Are you stalking me?&quot; The incredulity in my voice was hard to ignore. The mere statistical probability of running into the same person twice in less than 36 hours was slim, to say the least. Yet, here he was, defying all logic.<br /> He chuckled softly, a sound that sent a shiver down my spine. &quot;Not only are you demanding, but also narcissistic and delusional, darling,&quot; he retorted, taking a step closer to me, his presence a mixture of magnetism and intrigue.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t call me that.&quot; My response was sharp, my eyes narrowing at his audacity.<br /> &quot;What shouldn&#039;t I call you, darling?&quot; The word rolled off his tongue, dripping with a deliberate playfulness that both irritated and exhilarated me.<br /> &quot;The word darling is used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person. Which I am not, sir, so drop it.&quot; My retort was laced with a challenge, a silent dare for him to push further.<br /> A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, and he took another step closer, effectively trapping me against the cool marble wall. The proximity sent a rush of heat through me, my heartbeat quickening in response.<br /> &quot;Is it?&quot; He leaned in slightly, the scent of leather and spice enveloping me, clouding my rational thoughts. &quot;What if I find the term fitting, darling?&quot;<br /> My breath caught in my throat as his fingers brushed against my skin, tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear. The sensation was electrifying, every nerve ending coming alive at his touch.<br /> We stood like that, locked in a silent battle of wills, the intensity of our gazes conveying more than words ever could. His presence overwhelmed me, a heady mixture of danger and allure, making it difficult to think clearly.<br /> I don&#039;t even know this man, why am I letting him do this?<br /> And then, as abruptly as he had closed the distance, he pulled back, a self-assured smirk playing on his lips. I had been backed against the wall, both literally and metaphorically, my heart pounding in my chest.<br /> &quot;Goodnight, darling.&quot; His voice was a velvety murmur, dripping with an undercurrent of promises and secrets. With that sadistic smile still lingering on his lips, he turned and walked away, leaving me standing against the wall, my thoughts in a whirlwind.<br /> I catch my breath and walk back to our table, I catch a glimpse of him across the room with an older man and a younger woman I can&#039;t make them out.<br /> &quot;Hey, are you alright you like you&#039;ve seen a ghost?&quot;, Ambi asks running a soothing hand on my arm as I take my seat.<br /> &quot;Yeah! 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Like literally jumping around. She seems so excited all of a sudden. I look up and see Trevor standing over me, looking at me strangely. At first, he seems happy to see me, then his expression changes. I guess he remembers that we are no longer friends. Meanwhile, Tamaska is still going crazy in my head. Trevor and Tamaska say the one word I never wanted to hear in reference to Trevor. They both yell &quot;mate&quot;. No, this can&#039;t be. I can&#039;t be his mate. This will never work. Now I&#039;m panicking. I can see on his face that he is going to reject me. This is not the way my life is supposed to go. Oh, moon goddess, give me the strength to be strong and not break down.<br /> Trevor just stands there for a minute, then says, &quot;let&#039;s get this over. &quot;I, Trevor Monroe, future alpha of Blue Moon pack, reject you as my mate and Luna.&quot;<br /> As soon as he said those words, I felt a pain like I have never experienced before. It&#039;s like my heart has been ripped apart. Tamaska starts whimpering. Trevor made my wolf cry. Why would he do this?<br /> &quot;Why?&quot; I ask. As much as I hate him seeing me cry, tears are running down her eyes. &quot;Why would you do this to us? Why would you take away our chance to be happy? Do you really hate me that much?&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s not about me hating you, Seleste.&quot; He says, &quot;The mate bond will not let me hate you. I just don&#039;t think you are the right person to be my Luna. You are a good Gamma. Fighting is what you do, but I need someone else lying beside me. Not someone who will undermine me or make me look bad in front of the pack warriors. I just can&#039;t have you as my mate. I don&#039;t want you as my mate.&quot;<br /> I can&#039;t believe my mate is saying this to me. It&#039;s like he really wants to hurt me. He is saying that he prefers someone else over me, his mate. Tamaska has not stopped whimpering. She is so hurt by what our mate is saying. Although I knew this was coming, the pain was unbearable.<br /> &quot;Are you sure this is what you want, Trevor? Do you want to think about this before you make a final decision?&quot; I ask in a whisper.<br /> &quot;Don&#039;t beg Seleste, it&#039;s really not becoming. It should be no surprise that I rejected you. I made it known over this past year that I do not want you in my life. Yes, I am sure. I do not want you as my mate. My rejection stands!&quot; <br /> Did he just say stop begging? The nerve of him. I would never beg anyone to be with me. He wishes I was begging him. How is he going to feel when he finds out that I get a second chance mate while he is stuck without a mate? I don&#039;t need to beg. <br /> &quot;Begging, the last thing I&#039;m doing is begging. I have never begged and trust me; you are the last person I would ever beg to be in my life. Out of respect to your father, I have kept my opinion to myself about you and the way you are acting, but truthfully, Trevor, you are a disappointment. I don&#039;t know what your parents or the pack will do when they find out what you have done, but since this is what you want and since frankly, you don&#039;t deserve me, I Seleste True, Pure Born Gamma, Descendant of Fenroe accept your rejection.&quot; I say and begin to walk away. I need to get away from him. It is taking everything in me to hold Tamaska back. She really wants to kick his butt right now.<br /> &quot;Before you go, I order you not to tell anyone about us being mates,&quot; Trevor says in his alpha voice.<br /> Is he serious right now? Does he really not know that the alpha command does not work on our family? He really is not fit to lead our pack. He obviously did not pay attention in his alpha training, or he would know it is pointless to alpha command me. I will tell who I want to tell. I just look at him in disgust and walk away. As much as I want to break down and cry for hours, I refuse to let him see me cry more than he already has. I hold my head up high and walk away from him. The moon goddess granted me my request. I feel strong and I could keep myself together. At least until I get home. <br /> Once I make it to my house, I run to my mom and cry my eyes out. My mom keeps asking me what&#039;s wrong. My dad comes in and tries to talk to me, but I can&#039;t stop crying enough to talk to them. I can&#039;t say the words. At least not yet. My mom calls Mona to come to be with me and to help calm me down. After crying for about an hour, I&#039;m finally ready to tell my family what happened. Wiping my eyes, I begin the story of my life right now.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know where to start. I&#039;ll try to keep it simple. Tamaska was feeling restless, so I went to the clearing the grandmother used to take me to. As I was basking in the moon, Trevor walked into the clearing.&quot; I see my mom and dad stiffen when I mention Trevor&#039;s name. Mona just looks at me with concern. I think she knows what I&#039;m about to tell them.<br /> &quot;It turns out that I am Trevor&#039;s mate,&quot; I say with a sigh.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t understand,&quot; my dad says, &quot;if you found your mate tonight, why are you crying? Did something happen to you or Trevor?&quot;<br /> &quot;Dad, Trevor rejected me.&quot; My family has the same shocked look I had.<br /> &quot;Are you serious,&quot; my mom and Mona say at the same time.<br /> My dad is steaming mad right now. I&#039;m afraid of what he will do. Trevor hurt his baby. This may not end well for Trevor. When my dad is angry, even the alpha stays out of his way. My mom and I are the only ones that can calm him down.<br /> &quot;Yes, I&#039;m serious. He said that I was not Luna material, and he did not want me as his mate or the right Luna for this pack.&quot; I explained to my family.<br /> &quot;Trevor is an idiot,&quot; Mona says. &quot;There is no one more suited to be our Luna. You have always put this pack first. You have always worked to make us better and stronger.&quot;<br /> &quot;I know. Mona, it hurts so bad. My own mate does not want me. To make matters worse, he tried to alpha command me not to tell anyone that we are mates.&quot;<br /> &quot;What!&quot; my dad yells. &quot;I need to go find this pup and teach him a lesson. No one hurts my baby and lives to talk about. Who does he think he is? He is obviously not fit to lead. He doesn&#039;t even know our pack&#039;s history. Every alpha knows that our family is not subject to any alpha. We serve out of choice, we submit out of respect, not out of compulsion. Our family has served this pack for generations, and I have never questioned that choice until now. This pack is not worth the pain it is causing my baby. First, I&#039;m going to teach that brat a lesson, and then we are transferring to a different pack where they respect and appreciate us.&quot;<br /> &quot;Baby calm down.&quot; My mom says to my dad. &quot;Let&#039;s focus on our baby girl for now. What do you want to do, Seleste?&quot;<br /> &quot;I really don&#039;t know, momma. I don&#039;t want to run like a coward. He is not worth us turning our lives upside down. Besides, I will be traveling a lot after school anyway, so I will rarely see him. And dad, if you hurt Trevor, I may ruin your friendship with Alpha Connor. I&#039;m sure he does not know what Trevor did. And No dad, I don&#039;t want you to tell him. I don&#039;t want anyone to know that Trevor was my mate. Grandmother told me that if one of us gets rejected by our mate, the moon goddess will bless us with a second chance mate. While I don&#039;t want another mate right now, there is still hope for me in the future. Right now, I just want to get through the end of the school year.&quot;<br /> &quot;Ok baby girl, if this is what you want, your father and I will support your decision. But remember, you are my daughter. You will not sit around and mope about that pup. I will give you one full day to cry and be sad, then I want you to pick yourself up and start moving forward. It may still hurt, but it will not destroy you.&quot;<br /> &quot;Thanks, mom,&quot; I say, hugging my parents. &quot;You always know what to say.<br /> &quot;You are my favorite daughter; I will always be there for you in this life and the next.&quot;<br /> &quot;Mom, I&#039;m your only daughter,&quot; I say with a smile.<br /> &quot;And don&#039;t you forget it,&quot; my mom says.<br /> My family spent the rest of the night talking, listening, and wiping my tears. I am so glad I have them in my life. My mom is right. I will not wallow in sadness over Trevor. He has proven that he is not worthy of me. He made his choice and now I am free. I will be able to move on. He thought he would break me, but I won&#039;t break. I go to my room and grab my journal and begin to write. I just let all my hurt, anger, and disappointments release on paper. Writing poetry has always been my outlet. Speaking of poetry, I think I will ask the girls to go to Jazzy&#039;s tomorrow night.<br /> As I lie in bed, I start to feel this burning feeling in my stomach. I feel like someone is clawing my stomach from the inside. I have a high pain tolerance, but this is unbearable. I yell out in pain. My mom and dad run into my room when they hear me cry out. I tell my mom about the pain in my stomach. My dad gets mad all over again. They don&#039;t want to tell me what&#039;s going on. Mom says I&#039;m better not knowing. Tamaska is howling in my head. She has been quiet since Trevor rejected us, but now she is balled up in a knot, howling and crying. I know this has to be about Trevor. He made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She does not deserve to be hurt like this.<br /> &quot;T what&#039;s wrong? What&#039;s happening? Mom and dad will not tell me.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s mate, he is being intimate with another she-wolf.&quot; Tamaska cries. &quot;He really does not want us, and he is already with someone else. Seleste, I can&#039;t handle this right now. I&#039;m going to take a break from this. I&#039;ll still be with you, but I&#039;m going into a deep sleep, at least for now, don&#039;t worry, I&#039;m not going away and I won&#039;t be down long. I just need a little time.&quot;<br /> &quot;It&#039;s ok T. I love you and I will be here for you.&quot; I sent T a hug. I wish I could hold and pet her right now.<br /> &quot;Mom, Dad, Trevor made my wolf cry twice. I will never forgive him for that. She did not deserve that. T told me what this pain is. There is no coming back from this. He has truly sealed our fates and our future. I am done with him. If I had it in me to hate anyone, I would definitely hate Trevor.&quot;<br /> &quot;Like your mom said, baby girl, we will support you no matter what. You deserve better. I will stay out of it and let you handle it for now, but if he hurts you again, I will have to step in. There is no way I or my wolf can stand by and let someone hurt my pup. I don&#039;t care who it is.&quot;<br /> We all walked out of the house and headed to the venue for the party. <br /> &quot;I would like to thank everyone for being here tonight to celebrate the 18th birthday of the circle of ten, our next generation of the leaders of the pack. I&#039;m sure that together, the ten will continue to move our pack to greater things.&quot; The alpha says. He announces all the mate connections in our group of ten. The pack is so happy for the mates, the alpha can barely get a word in. Finally, the crowd calms down, and the alpha announces Trevor and his fake mate. I look at my dad and shake my head as the alpha speaks. I don&#039;t want my dad to lose it and tell the pack that Trevor rejected me. <br /> &quot;And finally, I would like to announce that my son, your future alpha, has also found his mate, Shana. Show them all some love.&quot; <br /> The crowd goes wild again. Nobody knows that they are a fraud, so they are happy to have what they think is the next alpha and luna.<br /> The alpha goes on to tell the pack about the mating ceremony planned for all the mates that will happen next Saturday on a full moon. The alpha tells all the still unmated wolves to let Beta Vareen know if they find their mates before the ceremony, so they can be included.<br /> The alpha tells us he has one more announcement. Yep, He will be retiring, and Trevor will take over as alpha- There goes the pack. <br /> &quot;As it is our tradition, I will turn it over to Trevor to officially announce the next Beta and Gamma of the pack; Trevor.&quot; Alpha Connor says and steps back to his spot next to the luna. <br /> &quot;Hello everyone,&quot; Trevor says. From the time alpha announced that Trevor will take over, he has been smirking at me.<br /> &quot;I hope you all had a good time tonight. I know I did. The Blue Moon pack knows how to throw a party. Let me start by introducing you all to my mate and your future Luna, Shana Stevens.&quot;<br /> Everyone cheers for their pretend Luna. Trevor is looking at me to see if I react, which I don&#039;t. <br /> &quot;And your next Gamma, Mona True&quot; <br /> I think everyone here is in complete shock. I froze in my spot. Alpha Connor tried to run interference and stop Trevor before he takes this too far, but of course, Trevor didn&#039;t listen. <br /> &quot;Son, what are you doing?&quot; Alpha Connor asked, &quot;Seleste is the next Gamma.&quot;<br /> &quot;No, Dad,&quot; Trevor answers him. &quot;I don&#039;t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can&#039;t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.&quot; <br /> &quot;Dad, my mate, and I discussed this. Aside from the fact that Seleste does not respect me or my position, it is common knowledge that Seleste is in love with me. My mate does not feel that Seleste will have her best interest at heart. My mate does not feel safe with Seleste, being in charge of our safety and security. As her mate, I have to put her first and protect her peace of mind. Seleste being here affects her peace negatively and I can&#039;t have that.&quot;<br /> I notice my dad is about to lose control. I need to get to him before things go completely left. To defuse the situation and give Trevor what he wants and hopefully stop this drama, I agree that I don&#039;t need the Gamma title. <br /> &quot;Fine,&quot; I tell Trevor. &quot;Gamma is just a title. I don&#039;t need it. Not having the title does not change who I am. I will still train the warrior and fulfill my other obligations. As far as respecting you Trevor, respect is earned, and up until recently, I thought you deserved my respect. You have shown me over the last couple of days that I was mistaken about you. So, you can keep the Gamma position. I don&#039;t want it. As far as being in love with you. That is laughable. I don&#039;t even like you.&quot; <br /> He actually smirks at me. This fool thinks he has won. He is just sad.<br /> &quot;Well, that is settled. Seleste will not be the next gamma. And since you mentioned training the pact, that&#039;s the other thing. I do not want you training my warriors anymore. Since you are mad that you are not the Luna of this pack, how do I know you won&#039;t influence the warriors against me or continue to undermine my authority?&quot;<br /> So that is his game plan. He wants to withdraw me of all power. Does he really not realize who I am? Everything my family has done for this pack. Now I&#039;m slightly pissed, but I need to try to stay in control so that my father doesn&#039;t kill this fool.<br /> &quot;Are you serious right now, Trevor? I have done nothing but make this pack better. I have spent my life learning and training so that I can strengthen this pack, and you want to take that from me because of your pettiness.&quot; <br /> I let Trevor know that he really does not have the authority to take the training position from me. I train packs under the authority of the council. No Alpha&#039;s word is above that of the council. But since he wants to be petty, I can take my strength, skill, and protection to another pack.<br /> &quot;Save it Seleste, I have made my decision. As of now, you are nothing to this pack. Why don&#039;t you find another pack to train, since you mentioned other packs? We don&#039;t want you here.&quot;<br /> &quot;Gladly,&quot; I tell him. &quot;And when I leave, you will take the full brunt of your decisions and the consequences of what you are doing tonight.&quot;<br /> I am so over these things now. This pack needs my family more than I need this. I can leave and be accepted into any pack in the kingdom, including the royal pack.<br /> Ben and the other warrior begin to speak up for me. That appears to make Trevor even more pissed. Right now, his own father and current alpha is looking at him like he has completely lost his mind and he is standing in front of the pack looking proud. I always thought Trevor was pretty intelligent. Now I think there is something wrong with him. He just will not stop digging himself into a hole. <br /> &quot;See, that&#039;s why I need to restrict Seleste of her power,&quot; Trevor says in anger and frustration. <br /> &quot;The warriors are more loyal to her than they are to me. You all need to respect me. I am the alpha. What I say goes. None of you have my permission to leave. If you choose to leave, you will be rogues. Will you throw everything away just for her?&quot;<br /> I am so proud of my Elite 12 members. We always stand for what is right.<br /> &quot;I don&#039;t know about the others,&quot; Tim said, &quot;But I would rather go, rogue than stay in this pack with you as the alpha. As Gamma Seleste said, respect is earned, and I just lost all that of it I had for you. Sorry, Alpha Connor, I cannot serve your son. I will prepare to leave this pack in the next two hours.&quot; Tim said.		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1011520	1	active	4/7/24, 4:42 PM	6/5/25, 8:05 AM	1712526155	1749128729		455		385590397799408	8	2.8979006081074E+14		1712473200	person_profile		eligible	0	0	NONE			0	1	0	291911407327932		0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain			120209428235400608		sciatiease.com	Learn more		NONE	image	eat this 1 vitamin for immediate sciatic nerve relief?	eat this 1 vitamin for immediate sciatic nerve relief?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/special-2024/		1712495247	2.9191140732793E+14	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain	https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435407458_793441369361189_2106830095139967299_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=UlDWtX0ZHfkAb6Zw5Tr&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-2.fna&oh=00_AfB_shmLQsjqzO8mzLNLa53gcMgub_Ub8sso7OBSOa-y8Q&oe=6618E078	person_profile	0	Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve	https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/435280965_423291236955807_5830506015850796900_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=o1rEgM1QuWMAb4irVDZ&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpa1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBet23qiLyMg1APYkyTwKO_riMaYlAkON9e0A7ld4Dqvw&oe=6618C7E7			0	3	&quot;𝐈&#039;𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤&#039;𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍&quot;<br /> <br /> My burning sciatic nerve pain down my back and left leg, has been killing me for the past few months. <br /> <br /> It has been bad. Really bad. I was at the end of my rope. <br /> <br /> I always would get afraid I was going to need to get surgery - it drove me nuts trying to figure out how to stop thinking about it because that&#039;s all I did was think about it. And I really think that made it worse<br /> <br /> Then I found my guardian angel - Abby. Ok, she is really just a friend of a friend and we were at a backyard get-together.<br /> <br /> It started out weird.<br /> <br /> “If I helped you find relief from all your pain and then you got to go for long walks again, would you send me a thank you card?”<br /> <br /> I was really interested. Obviously. She had sciatica and had found relief. That’s all I wanted.<br /> <br /> “It was this video I found - real dramatic stuff - and some bizarre experiment…”<br /> <br /> She went on a little.<br /> <br /> “I guess what finally convinced me to give it a try was that major hospitals like Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Rochester Medical Center have put their reputations behind recommending some of the ingredients for sciatica sufferers.”<br /> <br /> “I’ll send you the link but it’s entirely up to you. There is a guarantee and it is all natural.<br /> <br /> After you watch it you can decide not to try it and leave things in your life like they are now. <br /> <br /> Or you can decide to try it and begin the countdown to when the relief starts. Sound good?”<br /> <br /> Well, I watched the video - that night - and well, it has been like a mute button. Relief, calmness.<br /> <br /> I want to cry, I am so happy. <br /> <br /> I can finally stand long enough to cook myself dinner. <br /> <br /> I tracked down her address and sent her that thank you card last month.<br /> <br /> I recommend this to anyone who is suffering like I was.<br /> <br /> There was something Abby said that day that has stuck with me to this day. I’ll leave it with you.<br /> <br /> “My dad always said there are two types of people in the world. Those who look for reasons why and those who look for reasons why not.”<br /> <br /> The link is below. Just click to watch more. 👇		Best Vitamin for Sciatic Nerve Pain		22000	https://facebook.com/61557630597097	0		LEARN_MORE						1712473200		View Edit Delete